From 2am starts to Doctor Who: The unstoppable force chasing an elusive Cox Plate

The Sydney Morning Herald - Oct 23, 2026

Day spas, power naps and the occasional jaunt to Sicily: iconic trainer Gai Waterhouse is as effervescent as ever as she seeks her first Cox Plate.

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