Chris Waller Unfiltered - The pressures, fears and expectations of being Australia's best trainer

Welcome to this special edition of Straight Talk, brought to you by Inglis and Darley, featuring an insightful and unfiltered conversation with champion horse trainer Chris Waller.

Originally supposed to be an interview for a feature article, Waller provided The Straight journalist Matt Stewart a long and detailed voice message which we have adapted to be a podcast. 

In a revelatory interview, Waller's talks of his journey from his early ambitions to becoming a champion trainer.

Listen to Waller candidly discuss the pressures of maintaining success, the highs of triumphs like the Cox Plate, and the inner motivations that push him towards perfection.

Through personal anecdotes, Waller shares the emotional and mental challenges faced from the thrill of victories to the weight of expectations.

Get an intimate look into the world of horse racing through the eyes of one of its greatest trainers, and learn how Waller balances the intense demands of his career while keeping a relentless drive for excellence.