# Chris Waller horse racing preparations

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/chris-waller-horse-racing-preparations
> Updated: 2026-10-27T06:25:07.000Z. Sources: 6. Developments: 2.

Trainer Chris Waller has focused on several key racing targets in Melbourne. Initially, preparations involved moving horses like Autumn Boy to Melbourne for the Cox Plate and Lady Shenandoah for the Toorak Handicap. Other runners, including Tron Bolt and Diameter, completed training gallops at Caulfield to acclimatize for the Caulfield Guineas.

As the racing season progressed, Waller shifted focus toward the Melbourne Cup carnival. Strategies included attempting to qualify Soulcombe for the Melbourne Cup via a top-three finish in the Bendigo Cup. Additionally, the stable is targeting the Group 1 Coolmore Stud Stakes, with Waller noting the significant breeding value associated with winning that race.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-27: Trainer Chris Waller targets Melbourne Cup and Coolmore Stud Stakes

Trainer Chris Waller aims to qualify Soulcombe for the Melbourne Cup via the Bendigo Cup while targeting the lucrative Coolmore Stud Stakes.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/trainer-chris-waller-targets-melbourne-cup-and-coolmore-stud-stakes

### 2026-10-07: Chris Waller prepares horses for Cox Plate and Caulfield Guineas

Trainer Chris Waller prepares multiple horses for major upcoming races, including Autumn Boy for the Cox Plate and several runners for the Caulfield Guineas following recent barrier draws.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chris-waller-prepares-horses-for-cox-plate-and-caulfield-guineas

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