Gai Waterhouse

Couldn't find the Gai thread - can only assume it was closed by VSP.

I think Gai seriously needs to consider retirement. Tom now on the big bucks, he can pay her to be his nanny and she can sell Tulloch Lodge to Waller on the condition that she takes Michelangelo because not even waller could improve him.

Why doesn't Mark Shean say "Gai told us months ago that Laidback Larry would win the Caulfield Cup" every time he runs last?

Just booked a ticket on Gai's infamous float to Warrnambool

JudgeHolden wrote: Not normally a Gai basher but she did annoy me today. Wandjina was going to be "very hard to beat", she announced before the race. At $40. Finished second last. Maybe say "It's a strong race but we're hoping he'll measure up", or "based on his best we think he'll be competitive"...please...

JudgeHolden wrote: Not normally a Gai basher but she did annoy me today. Wandjina was going to be "very hard to beat", she announced before the race. At $40. Finished second last. Maybe say "It's a strong race but we're hoping he'll measure up", or "based on his best we think he'll be competitive"...please...

Agree.

LL was a most promising horse 12 months ago.

now he is completely rooted.

The last few runs have been terrible, yet that lady trainer continues to put him around regardless.

I heard from a mate who was on track later on; said he heard the horse had a bruised heel or abcess.
Dont know if this is true?

Wouldn't surprise me these days.

if I were an owner of LL he would have been moved to a more forgiving place, a change of scenery, bush beach etc and a patient sensible trainer.

of the few that survive her regime, the other 90% are affected physically and mentally.   

Hahahaha, good one jujuno. Too true. Just ask Singo.

Doesn't matter..the Dynasty ends soon and racing will be the better for it.

Robbie must be down in the dumps...those NIGERIANS are far smarter than the W's.

Friends of mine had an interest in a horse she trained. Every race without fail they'd get a call from one of the underlings before the race saying the horse had never been better and was a great chance today. My friends naively put their money down until about the 4th time in a row the horse finished 8 lenghts behind the winner they stopped taking the stable mail and betting. But yep...next time up she's a great chance today we have her rated 4/1....My  friends never got to hear the great ladies voice in person once and bailed out after the lease saying "never again".
Their impression in the end was she killed any chance the horse had by throwing it in over it's head instead of bringing it through the classes gradually.
This is not intended to criticise GW. It may be industry standard? What i know about training can be written on the head of a match i'm just relating a true life story as it was told to me.

Peckerino wrote: Friends of mine had an interest in a horse she trained. Every race without fail they'd get a call from one of the underlings before the race saying the horse had never been better and was a great chance today. My friends naively put their money down until about the 4th time in a row the horse finished 8 lenghts behind the winner they stopped taking the stable mail and betting. But yep...next time up she's a great chance today we have her rated 4/1....My  friends never got to hear the great ladies voice in person once and bailed out after the lease saying "never again". Their impression in the end was she killed any chance the horse had by throwing it in over it's head instead of bringing it through the classes gradually. This is not intended to criticise GW. It may be industry standard? What i know about training can be written on the head of a match i'm just relating a true life story as it was told to me.

What is going on there. 

That's exactly why she likes the 2yos...........'till they start hurting 

She used to do ok with older horses and even horses from other stables.
So many nice horses and moments from a fair while back.
Electronic.
Stony Bay
Joss Sticks
In Joyment
Juggler
Theseo
Linesman
Heart Ruler
Stoway (an old marvel he was)
Descarado
Glencadam Gold ( just for Dr E)

Just to name a few I can remember.
Despite how she has changed now, still some nice memories.

Maybe she doesn't have the patience or interest in that side anymore, or maybe it is integrity issues catching up as has been suggested.