Chris Waller
Chris Waller had come close here before: Humidor was second in 2020 and Buckaroo was second in 2025. The stable also saddled Buckaroo (fifth) and Lindermann (eighth) in this edition.
Australia
Caulfield · 19.09.26
Watch the raceJockeyBen Melham
TrainerChris Waller
Purse€ 619,900
Distance1800 metres
Winning time1m 47.15s
SurfaceTurf · Good(3)
Conditions3-year-olds and up
Runners8
Stories of this Result
Watch the race
Sky Racing World · English commentaryResult
8 runners · prize money to 8th placePosHorseJockey · TrainerMarginPrize
6thPinstriped8yo gelding by Street Boss × Snitzel BlitzLachlan NeindorfE Jusufovic5.81€ 12,300
Pedigree of the winner
Connections
JockeyBen Melham
TrainerChris Waller
Birdman in 2026
1 other win · 2 placesTrainer / Jockey / Track
W. S. Cox Plate2040 metres · € 3,756,6002ndChris WallerBen Melham24.10.2026FlemingtonPrize money €493,476Race detailsWatch
Might And Power2000 metres · € 619,0003rdChris WallerBen Melham10.10.2026CaulfieldPrize money €55,516Race detailsWatch
Doomben Cup2000 metres · € 616,8001stChris WallerJames McDonald23.05.2026DoombenPrize money €370,107Race detailsWatch
All winners since 2020
| Year | Winner | Trainer / Jockey | Owner / Breeder | Video | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Sir DeliusFrankel × Whatami | Gai Waterhouse & Adrian BottCraig A Williams | Go Bloodstock Australia, A J N Brooks Et AlMr & Mrs D Brown | ||
| 2024 | BuckarooFastnet Rock × Roheryn | Chris WallerJoao Moreira | A Kheir, YES Bloodstock, Qatar Bloodstock Ltd, A K Racing, Bromfield Park Pty Ltd, Carty Racing, B Nettlefold, T Maddern, J O'neillThe Roheryn Partnership | ||
| 2023 | Alligator BloodAll Too Hard × Lake Superior | Gai Waterhouse & Adrian BottDamien Oliver | G Harvey, Mrs R Simpson & J A SimpsonGerry Harvey | ||
| 2020 | Russian CamelotCamelot × Lady Babooshka | Danny O'BrienDamien Oliver | J R Wheeler, G L McRostie, Qld Cup Colts, B A Ainsworth, J & Mrs S Kanga, M P Edwards & M G FordCamas Park Stud |
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