Success through In Times Of War on the Gold Coast enabled Waller to post a triple century nationwide then Chatelard produced his 168th Sydney metropolitan winner at Rosehill to leave Waller two victories short of eclipsing the mark he set in 2015-16.
“When I started training, I was hoping to get a thousand winners. I thought if I did that I’d be remembered,” he said on Saturday.
“I’ve been very fortunate. We’ve taken some good opportunities and I’m grateful for the support I get from owners and staff. They’re just as proud as I am.”
Chatelard ($6.50) paired up with in-form jockey Tye Angland at Rosehill to claim the Winter Racing Handicap (1800m) by a short neck from $5.50 favourite Kurnel Jaxon.
The Waller-trained Vaucluse Bay ($6.50) was the same margin back in third.
Waller was pleased to see Chatelard nail the fourth win of his career second-up after the gelding’s previous campaign was underwhelming.
“I guess last preparation he was a little bit disappointing because he did show us quite a bit prior to that,” he said.
“It’s good to see him come back so well and I think he’ll improve again up over 2000 metres.”
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