Chris Waller’s reputation as a top junior coach peaked on April 15 when militarize added a second consecutive 1 team to his resume as he won Champagne Stakes (G1) at Randwick, helping the coach wipe out Sydney’s underage Triple Crown.
For 2-year-olds, it was a career-defining season for Waller, who won his first Golden Slipper Stakes (G1) with Coolmore’s talented pony. Shinzō at the beginning of the autumn festival. Two weeks later, Militarize assured the trainer the chance to win the 3-year-old Three Crowns when he made a valid delivery in the Sires Production Stakes (G1).
After successfully taking the top three within six weeks, Waller has managed to keep his emotions in check, showing the importance of the achievement no less than the coach, who has now won 27 of them. An extraordinary 29 top-flight races are up for grabs in Sydney with the Australian Derby (G1) and the Canterbury Stakes (G1), the only two games missing from Waller’s résumé.
“I haven’t given it much thought, but as soon as you say it (winning, Triple Crown), as you can tell, it makes me a little emotional. We didn’t do anything different, just take care of these wonderful 2 year olds and they took care of us right?” Waller said.
Raced by an owner consortium led by Newgate Farm and ridden by Joao Moreira, Militarize was caught in three laps during the 1600 meter (about a mile) competition, with The base is loaded Set up decent fractions on the user interface. When they entered, Moreira hit the button on Militarization and he reacted with style, eating clean ground with every stride, passing Loaded Bases, eventually beating that opponent by 3/4 of the length. TownWho likes the winner is also because dudeel is a far different length in the third.
Although the foal now has two ponies in Group 1, Waller said the 2-year-old pony is by no means finished and he’s already looking forward to seeing how far he can go this season. spring.
“He’s in a class of his own in my opinion, which I can tell. But in reality he’s a decent horse. Today he passed three laps, no any hiding place. Joao (Moreira) didn’t panic. The interesting part is we haven’t pushed him yet,” said the coach.
“We’re definitely looking forward to spring.”
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Giga Kick and Douglas grow up with their first win in group 1
Giga Kick added a well-deserved group 1 to his record as he put in a dominant performance to win the All Aged Stakes (G1) yesterday at Randwick, giving his dad scissor kick and his trainer Clayton Douglas were the winners of their first flight.
As the winner of The Everest in the spring, Giga Kick entered the race and was almost denied his first top-level victory when he finished second. I wish I won in TJ Smith Shares (G1).
For the first time in his career stepping out more than 1400 meters (about seven feathers), the 3-year-old gelding had no problems with increasing altitude on the journey, finishing like a train, in front of many groups 1 one-and-a-half winner Zaaki who was running well, back after a long time. the falls ran another excellent race to finish in third place.
Giga Kick Wins All Elders Stakes
“It’s great, he’s a class horse and I’ve been very confident during the week. He played really well and he performed very well. Today a very good horse will beat him. .He passed didn’t he, so I think 1400 meters is not dramatic,” Douglas said.
“I’m not a very emotional person, but for some reason I get a little emotional about this, it means a lot. It’s all we’ve been trying to do and it’s just incredible. often.”
The win also heralded the triumphant return of jockey Craig Williams, who returned only Monday after breaking his collarbone during a race day in March. Williams was quick to heap praise on the young coach.
“The way (Clayton Douglas) prepares the horse. The way he puts all his energy into the horse when he knows it well. He’s only a three-year-old with a ninth start, so that’s real. very exciting,” said the winning driver.
“It just goes to show you, you have the big races in Sydney, you have people from Melbourne who come here to support. I’m okay, I’m lucky enough to ride him, but he runs them all. Clayton prepare him and I am fortunate to be a part of his journey.
“All credit goes to Clayton Douglas as coach. I was lucky enough to be on his race day. I’ve never ridden him, I’ve seen him on TV, until today. He has a great hand on his position and the development of this horse. He is only three years old starting his ninth and he is very interesting. I can’t feel it. so lucky to be a part of his team.”
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