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Source: Sydney Morning Herald, by Chris Roots There is a real affection in James McDonald’s voice these days when he talks about Nature Strip, the world’s best sprinter and the favourite for this year’s Everest. It’s a long way from the feelings he had when he saw his name against the headstrong tearaway’s on cold […]

Source: ANZ Bloodstock News Life Less Ordinary (Thewayyouare) has lived a far from ordinary life. Born in Ireland and sold at the Tattersalls sales for 100,000gns, the big brown gelding made his way to Australia and the stables of champion trainer Chris Waller. Raced by a syndicate headed up by Richard Pegum, the now ten-year-old enjoyed what […]

Source: TDN, written by Oz Wedmore Image courtesy of Racing Victoria On Saturday evening it was Nature Strip (Nicconi) who was crowned Australian Racehorse of the Year at the 2022 Racing Awards in Melbourne. Managing owner Rod Lyons was in attendance and spoke to TDN AusNZ about his Champion. “It is amazing,” Lyons said. “My wife […]

Source : News.com.au, by Ray Thomas Hall of Fame trainer Chris Waller and his stable of superstars including champion Nature Strip dominated at the NSW Racehorse Owners Awards. Sydney’s champion trainer Chris Waller capped a memorable 2012-22 season by snaring a record 12th Bart Cummings Medal at the NSW Racing’s Night of Champions awards at […]

Brought to you by Inglis, take a look back at Nature Strip’s win in the G1 King’s Stand Stakes at Royal Ascot. What a monstrous victory it was – and what a fabulous day it was for his connections and fans worldwide. https://vimeopro.com/inglis/inglis-tv/video/720523571

Nature Strip will soon be reaffirmed as the world’s premier sprinter, with global handicappers likely to reward his breathtaking King’s Stand Stakes victory at Royal Ascot with his career-best rating. The next update of the Longines World’s Best Horse rankings is due to be published on July 14, with Royal Ascot Group 1 winners Nature […]

Chris Waller’s Royal Ascot stars Nature Strip and Home Affairs have started their quarantine ahead of their return to Australia. It follows Home Affairs’ unplaced finish in the Platinum Jubilee and Nature Strip’s incredible victory in the King’s Stand Stakes. Video released by trainer Chris Waller shows both stars looking bright and happy as they […]

James McDonald’s heart nearly sank when somehow someone had managed to live with the sheer brilliance of Nature Strip and was challenging him in the King’s Stand Stakes with only yards to go before the line. A quick glance confirmed what the jockey ultimately knew had to be true, that no rival could compete on […]

Friday, 10th June 2022   Australia’s two leading sprinters, Nature Strip and Home Affairs, had their first experience of Ascot ahead of next week’s Royal Meeting with a workout at the track this morning, Friday, 10th June.   Nature Strip, the world’s top-rated sprinter, is on course for a mouth-watering clash with American raider Golden […]

Considered the second seed of Chris Waller’s two runners, Madame Pommery has relished the heavy conditions to upstage stablemate Northern Beaches and race to an impressive victory at Rosehill. A $150,000 Magic Millions yearling purchase, the filly was put in the paddock after she finished unplaced at her debut on a slow surface at Rosehill […]