Chris Waller
With this win, Chris Waller moved to 2 Group 1 wins this season, one win behind leader Anthony & Sam Freedman in the 2026 trainers' table. The stable had come close here before: Espiona was third in 2024.
Australia
Randwick · 07.03.26
Watch the racePurse€462,600
Distance1300 metres
Winning time1m 15.47s
SurfaceTurf · Good(4)
Conditions3-year-olds and up
Runners10
Stories of this Result
James McDonald
With this win, James McDonald moved to 4 Group 1 wins this season, one win clear at the top of the 2026 jockeys' table. The jockey had come close here before: Imperatriz was second in 2023 and Espiona was third in 2024.
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Australia and NZ Blacktype Racing Dump · English commentaryResult
10 runners · prize money to 10th placePosHorseJockey · TrainerMarginPrize
7thLinebacker4yo gelding by Super Seth × Garden of SwansDylan GibbonsJohn O'Shea & Tom Charlton1.5€4,600
10thNepotism3yo colt by Brutal × BrigiteTyler SchillerMichael, Wayne & John Hawkes2.95€4,600
Pedigree of the winner
Connections
Joliestar in 2026
1 other win · 2 placesTrainer / Jockey / Track
The TAB Everest1200 metres · €12,336,9003rdChris WallerJames McDonald17.10.2026RandwickPrize money €1,233,690Race detailsWatch
Queen Elizabeth II Jubilee Stakes1207 metres · €1,162,1003rdChris WallerJames McDonald20.06.2026AscotPrize money €125,046Race detailsWatch
T. J. Smith Stakes1200 metres · €1,850,5001stChris WallerJames McDonald04.04.2026RandwickPrize money €1,064,057Race detailsWatch
All winners since 2020
| Year | Winner | Trainer / Jockey | Owner / Breeder | Video | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Royal PatronageWootton Bassett × Shaloushka | Gai Waterhouse & Adrian BottTimothy Clark | L Nestadt, M Maloney, V Anderson, Diamond Steeds, R Goldbloom, Charas Bloodstock Pty Ltd, P Hughes, EST F Hume, A Marsh, P Ward, K Ward, R Henriksen, Australian Chinese Jockey Club Racing 9, Mes Chevaux, J Steel, D Lilley, G Glynn, D Cicciarelli, R Montague & WS RacingEmma Capon Bloodstock | ||
| 2024 | Lady LagunaOvershare × Catalina De Lago | Annabel NeashamTyler Schiller | O T I Racing, P Williams, J Cahill, Mrs B Gilbert, J Spence, Mrs J Spence, R Menchise, PROF P Van Buynder, J Boyd, A Boyd, Mrs J Rubira, Persephone Racing, Mrs J Pilloni, Tight Lines Racing, R Bow, B M P H, Ms L Gillespie, Mrs H Ridout & MadmartiganSpendthrift Australia | ||
| 2023 | ArtoriusFlying Artie × Gracie's Lass | Anthony & Sam FreedmanZac Purton | Newgate Bloodstock, Newgate Sf, Horse Ventures, China Horse Club Racing, Go Bloodstock, Peake Racing, Artorius 2, Cbc Racing, Artorius 1, Fos Enterprises, M Davidson, Greenwich Stud, M Pearson, Hold Your Horses, Aston Bloodstock, Carpe Diem, Gw Holdings, J Unwala, Lustre Lodge, Artorius & M WanzareG J Perry | ||
| 2022 | Forbidden LoveAll Too Hard × Juliet's Princess | R & M FreedmanJ Bowman | Purple Sash (Mgr: Mrs A C Freedman), C C Pickford, M D Skinner, D P Hassab, D F Hore-Lacy, M D Shaw, Mrs J Shaw, A Krolikowski, Ms S S Bromley, Gandharvi, Miss R Chan & R A FreedmanKerry O'Brien Thoroughbreds | ||
| 2021 | SavatianoStreet Cry × Retsina | James CummingsJ Bowman | GodolphinDarley Stud | ||
| 2020 | The BostonianJimmy Choux × Keepa Cheval | A W PikeNash Rawiller | D L Archer, S C Archer, D J Wright & N N MicaroneDavid Archer |
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