The doyenne of Australian racing, Gai Waterhouse knows more about horse racing and the business that goes along with it than anyone else.
The 58-year-old veteran trainer was born into the sport as the daughter of a Randwick racehorse trainer TJ Smith, and her own children have followed in her footsteps with daughter Kate a David Jones racing ambassador and son Tom taking a keen interest.
The latest controversy surrounding Gai Waterhouse and her family has certainly made headlines but she’s been in the spotlight for decades, always with impeccable style.
Gai Waterhouse.
Gai and her father Tommy Smith at their stables in 1995.
At the family stables in 1980.
Featuring in *The Australian Women’s Weekly* in 1980.
Featuring in The Australian Women’s Weekly in 1980.
With Cambridge owner Sir Patrick Hogan. 2001.
Preparing for a race day in Caulfield in 2001.
During a race at Caulfield in 2002.
The always stylish Mrs Waterhouse in 2002.
With winning jockey Jim Cassidy at the 2002 Magic Millions.
A victorious Gai Waterhouse in 2003.
A very excited Gai at AJC Cup Day in 2004.
On the Flemington racecourse track in 2004.
Cheering on a winner at Doncaster Day 2004.
Derby Day 2005.
Robbie, Gai, Kate and Tom Waterhouse at the David Jones Summer launch 2006.
With prize horse Bentley Biscuit, 2007.
At the 2008 AAMI Golden Slipper.
In *The Australian Women’s Weekly* October 2010. Photography: Hugh Stewart.
In The Australian Women’s Weekly October 2010. Photography: Hugh Stewart.
In *The Australian Women’s Weekly* October 2010. Photography: Hugh Stewart.
In The Australian Women’s Weekly October 2010. Photography: Hugh Stewart.
With winning jockey Nash Rawiller.
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