Trainer Chris Waller has added another significant achievement to his illustrious career, securing his sixteenth consecutive Sydney trainers’ premiership. This milestone was solidified with a midweek double at Randwick’s Kensington track, bringing his Sydney metropolitan wins for the season to an impressive 183.

The victories came courtesy of Godolphin’s two-year-old filly Sequinned in the Inglis Xtra Bonus Plate (1100m) and Concordia Wind in the Tropicus @ Vinery Stud Handicap (1550m). These wins represent the culmination of another standout year for the prominent trainer.

Adding to the stable’s success, apprentice jockey Siena Grima clinched the Sydney junior rider’s title with 34 wins, overtaking defending champion Braith Nock in the closing weeks of the season. Meanwhile, James McDonald, a regular jockey for Waller, secured the senior division for the tenth time.

While Waller often acknowledges the collective effort of his team, assistant trainer Charlie Duckworth highlighted his boss’s immense contribution. “Chris is a relentless worker, and he does a lot of it himself,” Duckworth stated. “Plenty of people get accolades for him, but he is the driving force.”

Duckworth further elaborated on the season’s achievements. “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 string of 22 Group 1 winners this season surpasses his previous best of 19 from the 2024-25 period. Although Sequinned and Concordia Wind may not immediately reach such elite status, their performances at Randwick were commendable.

Sequinned, a half-sister to the notable stallion Bivouac, was making only her third career start. Securing a city win as a two-year-old was a key objective, especially given her strong 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.”

Ridden by Zac Lloyd, Sequinned, who started at $11, won by 1-1/4 lengths. Wanda’s Spark ($2.50) finished second, with Eviction Notice ($2.25 favourite) a further margin back in third.

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