Kovalica, Rediener, Age of Kings, Vienna Princess and Osipenko in the final field listing will be presented to the media and spectators by Waller at Rosehill ahead of the expected massive race day themed gold this year, and Waller calling it Western Sydney’s “very special race”.
“To have something like this in Western Sydney, as I am from here and where I train [my horses], it’s our own so it’s very special,” Waller said in the Racing NSW promotional video of this weekend’s race.
It will be a lucrative win with $1M going to the winners’ chosen charities they will announce on the day and Waller expects a “massive crowd” coming through the gates, Waller said.
“It’s time for racing to shine in Western Sydney…it’s brilliant,” the Kiwi who came to try his luck in Australia’s horseracing industry in 1998 said.
Best known as superb Winx’s trainer, Waller is putting the stakes on the five horses he has trained over time for Sydney’s second richest race, hoping there is another win to add to his over 4,000 races with wins and 142 Group 1 wins in his current career record.
His latest winning horse is Fangirl at Randwick Royal Racecourse’s inaugural King Charles III Stakes with a $5M prizemoney.
The full list of Rosehill final field with their trainers are:
1. Hawaii Five Oh – Gai Waterhouse & A Bott.
2. Attrition – Mitchell Freedman.
3. Pericles – trainer James Cummings.
4. Golden Miles – James Cummings.
5. Kovalica – Chris Waller.
6. Rediener – Chris Waller.
7. Osipenko – Chris Waller.
8. Strait Acer – Edward Cummings.
9. Communist – Michael Freedman.
10. Coin Toss – Gai Waterhouse & A Bott.
11. Knight’s Choice – J Symons & S Luxon.
12. Obamburumai – Keiji Yoshimura.
13. New Endeavour – Gai Waterhouse & A Bott.
14. Age of Kings – Chris Waller.
15. Galeron – Charles Hills.
16. Amelia’s Jewel – Simon Miller.
17. Ruthless Dame - C Maher & D Eustace.
18. Legarto – Ken & Bev Kelso.
19. Vienna Princess – Chris Waller.
20. Razeta – Kris Lees.
Dubbed Sydney’s second richest race, and Western Sydney’s biggest party, this spring day at Rosehill will thrill punters to the $3M Giga Kick Stakes and the coveted Rosehill Gold Cup, organisers said.
An array of exciting entertainment around the grandstand includes Sydney’s best food trucks, rides, jumping castles, petting zoo, pony rides, fairy floss and gelato, with free entry for kids.
Adults have their own spots such as the pamper lounge, photo moments with Golden Eagle Trophy, punters podium, and it will be a queue at the celebration hour featuring James Squire beer and cider from 12pm to 1pm.
Tickets include travel to and from Rosehill using public transport across Sydney, but proof of purchase must be shown.
For those driving, free parking is available.
Transport NSW will be operating public services and travelers can use bus route M92 from Parramatta Wharf or Parramatta Station.
For details, visit https://www.australianturfclub.com.au/racecourses/rosehill-gardens/
