#042 – Gai Waterhouse – The First Lady of Racing
Join us on The Cast Patrol Podcast for a special episode as we sit down with the legendary Gai Waterhouse, the First Lady of Racing. With a career spanning decades, Gai Waterhouse has made a name for herself in the racing world, winning multiple Group 1 races and earning a place in the Australian Hall of Fame.
In this episode, we delve into her early life, training routines, and some of her most memorable wins. We also discuss the horses to look out for in the upcoming Autumn Carnival and run through a fun quiz about Gai’s life and career.
Don’t miss this must-listen episode with the legendary Gai Waterhouse! Be sure to tune in and share this episode with all your horse racing fans.
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:59 First Memory of Horse Racing
1:22 Acting Career
2:49 The Influence of TJ Smith
5:02 A Day In The Life of Gai
5:45 The Theory Behind Leading Her Horses
6:33 Does Gai Know Everything About Horse Racing?
7:41 Greatest Sporting Achievement – Trifecta In The Golden Slipper
9:30 Winning The Melbourne Cup For The First Time
10:59 Who Wins in a 1200m Race with All 7 Of Gai’s Slipper Winners?
11:25 Why Was Pierro So Good?
12:38 More Joyous’ Will to Win
13:58 The Jockeys Relationship With The Horse
14:40 Plans for Alligator Blood This Autumn
16:32 The Instructor To Win The Blue Diamond
16:54 Red Resistance & Tom Cruise
17:15 Horses to Follow in the Autumn Carnival
17:57 Gai Waterhouse Quiz
22:43 Gai Falls In Love With Hasbulla
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