Chris Waller wraps up record season with Randwick Kensington success

Chris Waller has once again rewritten the record books, concluding another landmark season with a pair of victories at Randwick's Kensington track. This success marks his sixteenth consecutive Sydney trainers' premiership, a testament to his enduring dominance.

The trainer celebrated wins with Godolphin's promising two-year-old filly Sequinned in the Inglis Xtra Bonus Plate (1100m) and Concordia Wind in the Tropicus @ Vinery Stud Handicap (1550m). These wins contributed to his tally of 183 Sydney metropolitan victories for the season.

The stable's achievements extended to its riders, with apprentice Siena Grima securing the Sydney junior rider's title after a strong finish, accumulating 34 wins. James McDonald, Waller's preferred jockey, also claimed the senior rider's title for the tenth time.

Assistant trainer Charlie Duckworth emphasized Waller's dedication, stating, "Chris is a relentless worker, and he does a lot of it himself." He added, "Plenty of people get accolades for him, but he is the driving force."

Duckworth further commented on the exceptional nature of the season. "Amazing that he has gone and broken his own records again. He had a bumper year in terms of the top tier horses, and I think we've also had more provincial winners than we had last year. Every category has been stronger this year without expanding in terms of numbers. It's pretty cool."

Waller's impressive season saw him train 22 Group 1 winners, surpassing his previous record of 19 from the 2024-25 racing term. While Sequinned and Concordia Wind may not be immediate Group 1 contenders, their recent performances at Randwick were noteworthy.

Sequinned, a half-sister to the highly regarded Bivouac, was competing in just her third start. Achieving a metropolitan win at this early stage was a significant accomplishment for the filly, particularly given her valuable pedigree. "The main thing is you get a metropolitan win on the pedigree page. Not that you need much on a pedigree page like hers, but it still boosts the whole family," Duckworth explained. "Then you just try to plot a path and hopefully end up in black type if you can."

Under jockey Zac Lloyd, Sequinned ($11) crossed the line 1-1/4 lengths ahead of Wanda's Spark ($2.50). Eviction Notice ($2.25 fav) secured third place by the same margin.

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