Sydney’s premier trainer Chris Waller has realistic expectations for Georgey Aeroplane despite the stayer’s very easy win at Rosehill Gardens. “There are no lofty ambitions with this horse but he can win a good race next winter,’’ Waller said. Georgey Aeroplane enjoyed the heavy track conditions and, aided by an expert, rails-hugging Hugh Bowman ride, […]
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Chris Waller lands another first four in Sydney metropolitan race
Another Sydney Saturday, another Chris Waller first four. Waller prepared the first four runners across the line in the TAB Quaddie Handicap (1500m), except he wasn’t entirely convinced it would be Rugged Cross. Tommy Berry aboard Rugged Cross. Picture: Simon Bullard Tommy Berry aboard Rugged Cross. Picture: Simon Bullard Rugged Cross, who was backed on […]
Chris Waller gushing with enthusiasm over Royal Descent’s return to track
Big-time owner Gerry Harvey once predicted Royal Descent could be the best horse he’s ever raced. Now 12 months on — and almost to the day — Harvey’s bold prediction looks like it could come true. “(Trainer) Chris Waller and I have talked about it the past year, and we both thought this year she […]
Waller Dominates Show County Quality Field
Leading Sydney trainer Chris Waller has included five horses in the field for the 2014 Show County Quality that will be run at Royal Randwick on Saturday. The most excited Waller-trained horse in the 2014 Show County Qualify field is imported stayer Our Voodoo Prince, who has recorded three wins from as many starts since […]
Tommy Berry reunites with Sacred Falls in Warwick Stakes
Exciting young jockey Tommy Berry will be reunited with the Chris Waller trained Sacred Falls when he lines up in the Group 2 $175,000 Warwick Stakes (1400m) at Randwick on Saturday. Berry replaces Hong Kong’s premiership winning jockey Zac Purton who is on the sideline recovering from a fractured heel and won’t be fit to […]
Trainer Chris Waller picks up four winners at Rosehill after Black Revolver salutes in final event
Chris Waller began the day with a trifecta, ended it with a quinella, and trained half the program to dominate the Rosehill Gardens meeting on Saturday. Under threatening skies, Sydney’s premier trainer capped another memorable afternoon on his home track when Black Revolver swept past stablemate The Alfonso to win the Mounties Group Handicap (1500m). […]
Chris Waller-trained trifecta again with Forever Crazy, Scarletini and Made To Order
Training a trifecta in a Sydney Saturday race is becoming a welcome habit for Chris Waller. The champion trainer was at it again at Rosehill Gardens on Saturday when his mares, Forever Crazy, Scarletini and Made To Order ran 1-2-3 in the Merrylands RSL Club Handicap (1900m). But for Waller, it was more relief to […]
Chris Waller rapt to give Ingham family rare hat-trick at Rosehill
Chris Waller still might not have the group-1 success he craves for the Inghams, but days like this training for the esteemed racing clan might be every bit as special. “You’ve got no idea how satisfying it is,” Waller said after the Ingham-owned Forever Crazy, Sensualism (pictured) and Hoylonny clinched the first three races at […]
Trainer Chris Waller praises Foreteller’s enduring quality
Trainer Chris Waller can offer no higher praise for his gelding Foreteller. “Genuine weight-for-age horses these days are few and far between, but he’s one of them,” Waller said of the eight-year-old. “I’m the first to admit he’s not the best horse Australia’s ever seen but he’s been great for his connections and has been […]
Waller Honours Nathan Berry after Tommy Salutes
Chris Waller donated his slice of Saigon Tea’s win in the Randwick opener to the 4Tracks4Kids foundation in preparation for the October walk that will honour late jockey Nathan Berry. Berry’s twin Tommy piloted Saigon Tea, owned by Geoff Grimish, Nathan’s biggest supporter, to a soft win over her four rivals in the 2400-metre staying […]