Winx runs away with fourth Ryder

Winx wowed Rosehill for the final time when she won her fourth Group 1 George Ryder Stakes in a style to which we are all so accustomed but which we will see just one more time. In three weeks, Winx will have her finale in the $4 million G1 Queen Elizabeth Stakes at Randwick and […]

Master Shuhood wins at local debut

The future looks bright for Master Shuhood in Australia after the European import surprised many in making a successful debut at Mornington on Saturday. Trained by Chris Waller, Master Shuhood ($21) settled in the second half of the field under Michael Dee with North Afrika ($6) rolling along in the lead. Dee and Master Shuhood […]

Verry Elleegant claims Phar Lap for Waller

Chris Waller’s association with Verry Elleegant is only limited but the talented-yet-erratic filly on Saturday continued the champion trainer’s impressive recent record in the Phar Lap Stakes in Sydney. Waller has now won four of the past five editions of the Group 2 contest at Rosehill, with Verry Elleegant joining Winx (2015), Foxplay (2017) and […]

Yes Yes Yes bound for Slipper after Todman

It’s a yes to the Golden Slipper for trainer Chris Waller who has his best chance yet after the Todman Stakes at Randwick. Yes Yes Yes, a colt having his first start for Sydney’s leading trainer on Saturday after coming to the stable when the disqualified Darren Weir’s horses were dispersed, is now $6 equal […]

The Autumn Sun shines in Randwick Guineas

In a Winx-like performance, the champion’s stablemate The Autumn Sun has come from a seemingly impossible position to win the Group I Randwick Guineas and confirm he is Australia’s best three-year-old. The $1.80 favourite was near the tail of the field early when Miss Fabulass ($21) set off and led by as much as 15 […]

Winx and her place in Australian racing

WHO IS WINX? * A seven-year-old bay mare, foaled September 14, 2011 by Street Cry out of Vegas Showgirl * Bought at the 2013 Magic Millions yearling sale for $230,000 * Owned by Magic Bloodstock Racing (Peter and Patty Tighe), Richard Treweeke and Debbie Kepitis * Trained by Chris Waller * Prize money $23,429,675 with […]

The day she retires, I’ll enjoy it’: Why Waller still frets over Winx

The end is a step closer for Winx after she romped to her fourth Chipping Norton Stakes win on Saturday but it will not be until she flashes past the finishing post for the very final time that trainer Chris Waller will really be able to relax and enjoy her phenomenal career. Waller prides himself […]

She could be an exception: Waller ponders ultimate tribute for Winx

Chris Waller gets to the Warwick Farm stable that once hosted four-time Chipping Norton Stakes winner Tie The Knot and admits that champion still amazes him. He never thought he would have a similar horse, let alone one which would surpass his feats as Winx, who lines up to chase her fourth consecutive Chipping Norton […]

Jiminzah to stick to 1600m

Jaminzah will stick to distances around 1600m despite again indicating he could be a stayer with a win at Eagle Farm. The Chris Waller trained five-year-old ($16) was having his first run since December when he came from last and stormed past stablemate Veladoro ($7.50) to win by a 1/2 length in the Midori Open […]