Gai Waterhouse Awarded Australia Day Honour

Published on: February 2021

Record: HANSARD-1323879322-115644


Gai Waterhouse Awarded Australia Day Honour

Ms FELICITY WILSON (North Shore)

—Congratulations to local Mosman resident Mrs Gai Waterhouse, also known as the First Lady of Australian racing, who was awarded an Officer of the Order of Australia for distinguished service to the thoroughbred horse racing industry, particularly as a leading trainer, and as a role model for young women. Gai is a trailblazer for women in the racing industry and an admired ambassador for racing. After taking our her trainer's licence in 1992, Gai has trained almost 5,000 winners and 144 Group 1 winners including a record 7 golden slippers, 7 Doncaster Miles, 7 Epsom Handicaps, 8 The Metropolitans, Melbourne Cup, Caufield Cup, and 4 Queen Elizabeth Stakes. Gai who is the daughter of legendary trainer Tommy Smith, joined her father in the Australian Racing Hall of Fame in 2007 and the Sporting Australia Hall of Fame in 2018. Congratulations to Gai on being recognised in the Australia Day 2021 Honours.

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