Leading Trainer Chris Waller Takes the Exciting Queensland Oaks By Storm in 2024
June 7th, 2024
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Leading Trainer Chris Waller Takes the Exciting Queensland Oaks By Storm in 2024
The more precocious two-year-olds might be in the paddock, but the final two months of the Sydney season are renowned for unearthing late-blooming stars of the future and Chris Waller has unleashed some in the recent weeks.
Ozzmosis launched his career during the post-carnival period 12 months ago before going on the win the Group 1 Coolmore Stud Stakes in the spring, while Doncaster Mile hero Celestial Legend didn’t have his first run until May last year.
Chris Waller is hopeful at least a couple among his quintet of two-year-old runners in Saturday’s Ranvet Handicap (1300m) at Rosehill can follow a similar trajectory, especially Extreme Choice colt Emirate.
A $1 million yearling purchase, Emirate posted a determined debut win on a heavy track at Warwick Farm earlier this month and Chris Waller is keen to raise the bar to Saturday company before putting him in the paddock with a view to bigger targets.
“The plan in giving him another start is to try to lift his experience and learn a bit more about him ahead of the spring,” Chris Waller said.
“I think he will measure up against some good horses in the spring as a three-year-old.
“He’s got a nice draw (barrier one) and he should be very hard to beat again.” said Chris Waller
Chris Waller will also saddle two juveniles for Hermitage Thoroughbreds, filly Concordia Wind who heads to town after claiming a Gosford maiden at her first start, and Mr Artemisia, who has finished runner-up in his only two appearances.
Both have earned themselves a shot at Saturday grade and Chris Waller isn’t ruling out a belated Queensland carnival bid for the latter, who holds a nomination for the JJ Atkins (1600m).
“She (Concordia Wind) was very good on debut in a much easier race than Saturday, but she did win well and 1300 will suit her from the nice draw (barrier seven),” Chris Waller said.
“The other horse is drawn wide (barrier 14), but he’s still a chance of getting to Queensland because I do think he’s a miler. It was just disappointing to see the draw.
“He could easily be a Spring Champion (Stakes) horse.”
Multi-million-dollar filly Tutta La Vita sold by the Chris Waller stable has been scratched from Saturday’s $700,000 Group 1 Queensland Oaks and will not race again in Australia.
But the daughter of The Autumn Sun is not finished as a racehorse, set to continue her career in the United States where the Breeders Cup meeting will be a target.
Tutta La Vita was bought by Resolute Racing’s John Stewart for $3.2 million at last month’s Chairman’s Sale and has had one run in Australia for Stewart, for an eighth placing in The Roses at Doomben.
As sad as trainer Chris Waller is to see Tutta La Vita go, he has endorsed her exportation and is excited about seeing a product of his former star three-year-old colt perform in the US.
“She’s not going to run, she’s going to go to America, which I’m fully supportive of,” Chris Waller revealed in his weekly stable video update when discussing his Oaks team.
“You’ll probably see her run in the Breeders Cup, which is normally the end of October.
“Resolute Racing and the team are going to take her there, so it will be good to have The Autumn Sun flying the flag for Australia and certainly Tutta La Vita.”
Tutta La Vita has only won one of her 12 starts, but has been placed three times at Group 1 level from 1400m to 2000m when trained by Chris Waller.
This year’s Breeders Cup meeting, at Del Mar on November 1 and 2, is headlined by the US$7m Breeders Cup Classic (2012m) on dirt and US$5m Breeders Cup Turf (2414m), but also features the Breeders Cup Fillies & Mares Turf, a 2213m event worth US$2m.
Tutta La Vita’s scratching reduces Chris Waller’s Oaks hand to five runners and two emergencies, headlined by favourite Scarlet Oak.
The Kiwi recruit narrowly defeated stablemate Mare Of Mt Buller in The Roses and also has well-supported SA Derby hard-luck story Ahuriri for competition, but Chris Waller said Scarlet Oak deserves to be considered the horse to beat.
“She’s probably our No 1 seed, I don’t like to have favourites, but I think what she did last start – in fact, in her limited runs to date – would announce her as a pretty serious horse on the rise,” Chris Waller said.
“It’s another step and a step up in distance, (there’s) a lot of boxes unticked, but a filly of her class should be very hard to bowl.”
The Chris Waller trained former Kiwi has been superb since arriving down under and off the back of her win in the key lead, she holds the call at $3.60.
Kiwi raider Molly Bloom sits at $5.50 on the second line of betting, alongside the well tried Ahuriri. Mare Of Mt Buller is at $9.50.
Seven Queensland Oaks (G1)
Eagle Farm | 2200 | Soft 5
June 8, 2024
3:52 PM
1. Molly Bloom (10)
56.5kg
71×25
J: Blake Shinn
T: Lance O’Sullivan & Andrew Scott
2. Tutta La Vita (16)
56.5kg
37258
J: Unknown
T: Chris Waller
SCRATCHED 05/06, 12:09 pm
3. Amazonian Lass (18)
56.5kg
4×210
J: Adam Hyeronimus
T: G Waterhouse & A Bott
4. Scarlet Oak (15)
56.5kg
1211
J: James Mcdonald
T: Chris Waller
5. Moonlight Magic (6)
56.5kg
56412
J: Michael Dee
T: Andrew Forsman
6. Mollynickers (8)
56.5kg
35389
J: Carleen Hefel
T: Peter G Moody & Katherine Coleman
7. Socks Nation (11)
56.5kg
42444
J: Ryan Maloney
T: Ciaron Maher
8. Miss Joelene (22)
56.5kg
12663
J: James Orman
T: Kelly Schweida
9. Ahuriri (21)
56.5kg
12815
J: John Allen
T: Chris Waller
10. Good Banter (5)
56.5kg
44617
J: Jamie Kah
T: John O’Shea
11. Mare Of Mt Buller (2)
56.5kg
16732
J: Tommy Berry
T: Chris Waller
12. Our Gold Hope (13)
56.5kg
32534
J: Craig Williams
T: R & L Price
13. Oceans Of Energy (1)
56.5kg
81050
J: Damien Thornton
T: Matthew Dunn
14. Kind Words (23)
56.5kg
99536
J: Mark Zahra
T: Kris Lees
15. Gentileschi (4)
56.5kg
x1113
J: Zac Lloyd
T: Paul Messara & Leah Gavranich
16. Unique Ambition (20)
56.5kg
x1801
J: Michael Rodd
T: J G Sargent
17. Concello (7)
56.5kg
51302
J: Vlad Duric
T: Chris Waller
18. Firestorm (12)
56.5kg
14303
J: Nash Rawiller
T: Chris Waller
19. Callistemon (17)
56.5kg
15647
J: Ron Stewart
T: Kerry Parker
20. Grey Ice (19)
56.5kg
11841
J: Martin Harley
T: S B Laming
21. Kenyada (3)
56.5kg
64913
J: Unknown
T: Chris Waller
22. Ala Moana (14)
56.5kg
43×51
J: Michael Dee
T: Danny O’Brien
23. Ring Me Up (9)
56.5kg
5×728
J: Unknown
T: Chris Waller
Chris Waller: A Leading Trainer in Australia
Chris Waller is indisputably one of the most esteemed and successful horse trainers in Australia, celebrated for his exceptional achievements on the racetrack. His reputation is built on a foundation of consistency, skill, and a deep understanding of thoroughbred racing.
Originally from New Zealand, Waller relocated to Australia in the early 2000s and quickly established himself as a formidable force in the competitive world of horse racing.
Waller’s training prowess came into the global spotlight with the success of Winx, a champion mare who won 33 consecutive races, including 25 Group 1 victories.
Winx’s incredible winning streak, which spanned from 2015 to 2019, made her a racing icon and a testament to Waller’s training acumen. His ability to maintain Winx’s peak performance over several years highlighted his meticulous attention to detail and his profound connection with the horses under his care.
Beyond Winx, Waller’s stable boasts numerous Group 1 winners, cementing his status as a top trainer. His success isn’t limited to one-off victories; instead, he consistently produces high-caliber horses capable of competing and winning at the highest levels.
Waller’s approach involves a combination of rigorous training regimes, careful horse management, and strategic race placements, ensuring that his horses are always in the best possible condition to perform.
Trainers in Australia Used by Kurrinda Bloodstock
While Chris Waller is a standout, the landscape of Australian horse racing is dotted with numerous other exceptional trainers who contribute significantly to the sport.
Nathan Doyle, A young up and coming trainer with a great strike rate for winners to runners, based in Newcastle Doyle Racing punches well above its weight and has achieved remarkable results so far, reflecting his talent for developing and managing top-class racehorses.
David Pffiefer, Group 1 winning trainer who consistently achieving outstanding results across a range of distances and conditions. His ability to identify and nurture young talent has made him a prominent figure in the racing community.
Gai Waterhouse/ Adrian Bott, a legendary names in Australian racing, they continue to demonstrate their training excellence. With a dynamic and innovative approach, combined with a keen eye for quality thoroughbreds, ensures their continued success in major racing events.
Chris Anderson also commands respect for his consistent performance and ability to produce winners in Queensland. He trains out of the state of the art Eagle Farm facilities which is 2nd to none.
Mitch Freedman, Another up and coming trainer who is taking the training ranks by storm having already had a Group 1 winner with Attrition and Group 1 placed filly Skybird.
Cody Morgan, Arguably one of the best country trainers around, Morgan Racing year in year out produces an incredible amount of winners, coming from a family with a rich thoroughbred background.
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This strategic approach not only enhances the likelihood of success but also provides owners with the confidence that their horses are in capable hands.
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This colt is by the Group 1 producing sire Star Turn and out of the Fastnet Rock mare Bleue Pepite who has already produced top quality racehorses including the $400k earner and 6 time winner Ruban Bleu as well as 5 time winner La Defense.
Bleue Pepite is a half sister to the Group 3 winning mare Think Bleue.
This Colt is extremely well balanced and a showed a fantastic willing workmanlike attitude. He was well put together with plenty of scope.
He will be trained by recent $500k 2yo Magic Millions debutant winning training Chris Anderson out of his state of the art Eagle Farm, Brisbane facilities. He is eligible for the Magic Millions race series as well as both the lucrative BOBS and QTIS bonus schemes.
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This Colt is by Widden Stud’s very exciting young stallion Anders, son of champion sire Not A Single Doubt.
Anders first yearlings have been hugely popular at the sale in 2024 with his yearlings averaging $194k at the January Magic Millions sale making this colt great value.
His dam Happy Pilgrim herself a 3 time winning half sister to Snipzu the Group and Stakes placed dam of 5 runners for 5 winners to date.
Including 3 individual Group and Stakes horses, most recently the twice Group 1 placed (Blue Diamond and Inglis Sires Produce) Don Corleone.
This Colt is a ½ brother to our very promising 2yo trial winner Private Harry, a horse we have a very high opinion of after winning his trial very impressively.
Beating the subsequent Blue Diamond Prelude Group 3 placed Holmes A Court and Group 3 Kindergarten placed Halliet in the process.
The Colt was presented at the Inglis Classic Sale by Rheinwood Pastoral, in recent times Rheinwood have produced the highly exciting colt Libertad.
A winner of the Group 3 Kindergarten Stakes at 2 and the Group 3 San Domenico (just like Anders) highlighting their ability to produce top class racehorses to compete at the highest level.
He is a quality early looking sprinting type and shared a lot of similar characteristics to his brother Private Harry. He had a great action and looks very precocious.
He is trained by Nathan Doyle out of the excellent state of the art Newcastle facilities just like his brother. This Colt is eligible for the lucrative Inglis race series and BOBS bonus scheme.
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This Colt is by Newgate Farm’s exciting first season sire Cosmic Force, already doing a great job with only a handful of runners so far.
Producing 3 individual Stakes horses including the Blue Diamond Prelude Group 3 runner up Stay Focused and Inglis Nursery runner up Beer Baron.
His dam Miss Marilyn a winner at 1100m is a half sister to the illustrious Group 1 The Galaxy sprint winning earner of over $1.7 million Mistegic and Stakes winner of no less than 11 individual wins Rightson.
This Colt was a real standout for us at the sale from the moment we laid eyes on him we knew we were bringing him home.
He ticked a lot of boxes for us he moved effortlessly, is so well balanced and oozed class. Every time we saw him he just came out and paraded like the utmost professional.
He was presented at the Inglis Classic sale and comes off the Boutique nursery Riverstone Lodge an upbringing that will see him have every chance for success on the track.
He will be trained by Nathan Doyle in Newcastle where he will get every chance.
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