The impressive win of Ocean Park three-year-old Star Of The Seas on Wednesday at Warwick Farm was particularly gratifying for Rosehill trainer Chris Waller and it was a case of history repeating. Star Of The Seas is raced by one of Waller’s oldest clients, Tony Muollo, a prominent figure in the fishing industry. The Waller-Muollo […]
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Ombudsman stamps his passport for spring cups with polished display
Trainer Chris Waller has rated young stayer Ombudsman a potential Newcastle Gold Cup contender after a strong effort to win at Royal Randwick on Saturday. “We took Ombudsman to Brisbane for the Queensland Derby but he was an emergency and didn’t get a start,’’ Waller said. “But he has proven he can stay today and […]
Stress, risk and awe: Welcome to the life of champion racehorse Winx’s trainer Chris Waller
When you are in charge of the world’s best racehorse, life involves an elite team of helpers, managing stress, avoiding risk, and watching her victories over and over. Chris Waller needed to take a breath before answering how he deals with the pressure of expectation on his champion mare, Winx. “She’s not allowed to lose […]
Fast pace gives Liapari the chance to do his Civic duty
A solid pace over a distance short of his best was the catalyst for Liapari’s return to the winner’s circle in the Civic Stakes at Rosehill. One of four runners for premier Sydney trainer Chris Waller in yesterday’s 1350m listed race, Liapari was the longest priced of the quartet at $41. Punters came for Jungle […]
Black On Gold helps Waller equal record
Although he is the country’s leading Group One trainer, Chris Waller has paid tribute to next-level horses such as Black On Gold who keep the stable at the top of the tree in Sydney. Black On Gold’s win in Saturday’s Kensei Handicap (2000m) at Rosehill gave Waller 169 metropolitan wins for the season and equalled […]
My Nordic Hero gets first Australian win
Chris Waller-trained import My Nordic Hero has broken through for his first Australian win after knocking on the door in his recent starts. My Nordic Hero was given the right run by Michael Walker in Saturday’s GJK Facility Services Plate (2040m) at Moonee Valley, scooting through along the fence and opening a winning break around […]
Chris Waller notches 300th winner for the season
This has been some season for Sydney’s all-conquering trainer Chris Waller – and it’s not over yet! Waller has been inducted into the Australian Racing Hall of Fame, his mighty mare Winx has now won 25 races in succession and is the world’s top-rated horse, he has trained more than 300 winners and over $32 […]
Waller pays tribute to staff as he equals Sydney win record
Each winner Chris Waller has for the remainder the season in Sydney will set a new record after another winning double at Rosehill on Saturday but, as Chatelard and Black On Gold took him to equal with his personal best of 169 Sydney winners for a season, his thoughts were for his workers. Waller entered […]
Chris Waller attributes Sambro win to visit to Greg Bennett retreat
Trainer Chris Waller credited a trip to Greg Bennett’s property at Canungra as the turning point for Sambro, who raced like a true professional to win the Group 2 Queensland Guineas. Sambro was scratched at the barriers before the Fred Best Classic two weeks ago. He had won the Hawkesbury Guineas at his previous start. […]
Ripper finish from Invincibella at Doomben
A Group One plan devised in January by champion trainer Chris Waller is one step closer to being realised after Invincibella produced a barnstorming finish to win the Group Two Dane Ripper Stakes at Doomben. Starting a $5.50 equal favourite on Saturday, Invincibella overhauled Prompt Response ($9.50) in the final stages to win by a […]