The Autumn Sun has issued a warning to his rivals as the Group One JJ Atkins looms on the horizon for the talented colt. The Chris Waller-trained two-year-old confirmed his rating as a leading chance for the $600,000 mile at Doomben on June 9 with a comprehensive victory in his lead-up race, the Energy Air […]
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Chris Waller filly Youngstar rides bumps to grind out brave Oaks win
ChrisWaller maintained his perfect record in Queensland Oaks’ run at Doomben when Youngstar nailed stablemate Another Dollar to win a messy Group 1 on Saturday. In a race that chopped and changed, Kerrin McEvoy maintained his composure on the easing favourite, who he paid great credit to for overcoming adversity in the run. “I made […]
Lean Mean Machine races into frame for the Group 1 JJ Atkins
Chris Waller sent out a warning last week that with better luck Lean Mean Machine would “show a better turn of foot” and his prediction was evident for all to see in Saturday’s Group 2 Sires’ Produce Stakes at Doomben. In a race of high drama and with a controversial aftermath, Lean Mean Machine was […]
Group 1 win was Comin’
Hall of Fame trainer Chris Waller said Comin’ Through is likely to now take a break for the spring, after collecting a hard-fought Group 1 on Saturday. The Doomben Cup winner held out stablemate Egg Tart in the $650,000 feature, having previously been placed in the 2017 Randwick Guineas and this year’s Doncaster Mile. Waller said all his form […]
Chris Waller to be inducted into Australian Racing Hall of Fame
Expatriate New Zealand trainer Chris Waller will be inducted into the Australian Racing Hall of Fame on Friday. Waller has won the past seven Sydney premierships and Who Shot Thebarman’s win in last month’s Sydney Cup gave him his 81st Group One success. His latest honour will complete a significant trans-Tasman double as he was […]
Zousain shows star quality with dashing win in Champagne Classic
Brisbane was the launching pad for multimillion-dollar Chris Waller-trained colts Zoustar, Brazen Beau and Press Statement and in the shape of Zousain, the stable seemingly has another potential star. Zousain was aimed at the Queensland carnival after just coming up short during the Sydney autumn and the benefits of a little break were on display […]
Winx on top of the world
Winx now sits alone at the top of the world rankings with her Queen Elizabeth Stakes win raising her rating to 130. Winx is officially the best horse in the world with her Queen Elizabeth Stakes win improving her rating to 130, one point clear of American Gun Runner. In previous rankings, Winx has had […]
Winning double for Chris Waller newcomers
Two recent arrivals to Chris Waller’s stable made the ideal first impression for Sydney’s leading trainer by nailing a quickfire double at Rosehill. Although Solo Mission and Tougherthantherest were sent out as $21 chances, they made a mockery of those odds and in one case a pessimistic outlook from Waller’s racing manager, Charlie Duckworth. In […]
Tye Angland returns home to win first Wagga Gold Cup on Life Less Ordinary
The Wantabadgery wonder, Tye Angland, captured his first Wagga Gold Cup courtesy of a 4¼ length romp on Life Less Ordinary in the $160,000 feature on Friday. The heavily backed favourite handed champion Sydney trainer Chris Waller his second Wagga Gold Cup (2000m) as Angland celebrated his first in front of family and friends. It was […]
Ms Rodarte opens up in style at Canterbury
Patience has paid off for renowned Japanese breeder Katsumi Yoshida, who has a promising filly on his hands through the Chris Waller-trained Ms Rodarte. The I Am Invincible two-year-old made an accomplished debut at Canterbury, resisting a late challenge from stablemate Press Box to claim the TAB.com.au Handicap (1200m) by a short head. Although delighted […]