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 […]
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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 […]
Sambro wins Hawkesbury Guineas
A barrier blindfold has helped nervous starter Sambro score a confidence-building win in the Hawkesbury Guineas. But the next phase of Sambro’s preparation is up for debate after he overhauled Country Championship winner and race favourite Victorem in the Group Three feature over 1400m. “We thought we’d try and get him out over further but […]
Bright future shaping for The Autumn Sun
The Autumn Sun has emerged as a colt with potential after making an eye-catching debut during the Anzac Day meeting at Randwick. A Queensland winter carnival campaign now looms after his commanding victory in the Armistice Plate (1200m) with the Group One JJ Atkins (1600m) a logical target at Doomben on June 9. Despite being […]
Higher and higher for Kepitis as Waller quinellas Frank Packer Plate
The “Winx connection” of owner Debbie Kepitis and trainer Chris Waller didn’t need the great mare to enjoy more big-race success at Royal Randwick. Higher Ground, with his rider Glyn Schofield wearing Kepitis’s colours of purple and white hoops, led home a Waller stable quinella in the Group 3 $150,000 Frank Packer Plate (2000m). Kepitis […]
Barman toast of Randwick
He may return in the spring for another shot at the Melbourne Cup. Less than 24 hours after watching his pride and joy, Who Shot Thebarman, seal his first Sydney victory in thrilling fashion in the A$2 million Gr.1 Sydney Cup (3200m), part-owner Dan O’Leary admits he is still walking on air. O’Leary described the […]
Hugh beauty as Unforgotten turns tables on Hiyaam in AJC Oaks
Hugh Bowman produced a typical first-class ride to get Unforgotten home in the $1m Group 1 ATC Oaks (2400m) at Royal Randwick. But after winning three Oaks’ already on Daffodil (2009), Sofia Rosa (2016) and Bonneval (2017) it was hardly surprising to see the champion jockey rate the Chris Waller filly perfectly after Hiyaam set […]
Savacool on Australasian Oaks path after Caulfield win
Sydney filly Savacool has booked herself a ticket to the Australasian Oaks with her victory on a rain-soaked track at Caulfield. Sent south from trainer Chris Waller’s Sydney stable, Savacool took out Saturday’s Thomas North Handicap (1600m) to provide Regan Bayliss with an early double. Sent off a $4.80 chance, Savacool scored a half-length win […]