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Feisty and fashionable Gai Waterhouse was inducted into the Australian Racing Hall of Fame in 2007, and is an inspiring example of a woman who was determined to smash the gender barriers. The daughter of legendary trainer TJ Smith made racing history by winning the trifecta in the Golden Slipper (2001) – the first time it had ever been done.
The racing icon, movie star, industry influencer talks about her stables, her yearling purchases and much more:
Q: What would you say differentiates your training methods from others?
A: I train every horse individually, not as a job lot. That’s probably the key to my success and the high tally of Group 1 races I’ve won.
Q: What is your ambition for your stable and yourself over the next ten years?
A:To truly establish Adrian in peoples’ minds. It’s always hard for young people to get established especially when a dominant and strong trainer went before them.
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Q: What would you say is your biggest life learning from the COVID19 situation?
A:It gives you time to smell the roses. We’re all on the large treadmill of life and it’s nice to have time to take stock of your business and personal life.
Q: Which yearling sales do you attend and typically how many horses do you buy annually?
A:I will attend Inglis’ Classic, Premier & Easter Sales. We will use an agent to secure our New Zealand purchases. We usually purchase approximately 30 yearlings ourselves at Magic Millions, and we work with several agents to secure additional lots for their clients. Up to 20 further yearlings may be bought throughout the remainder of the year.
Q: Who was the most exciting racing personality have you met in your career?
A: Jon Kelly. He was an American businessman and racehorse owner who only passed away this year