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1163:"From making millions to myth-making, how Kiwi Chris Waller became one of Australia's best-loved sporting identities"
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1178:. Bradford, David, Editor. Bradford Publishing Limited, Auckland, New Zealand.
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Chris Waller grew up on his parents' dairy farm in
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On 24 April 2021, Chris brought up 125 Group 1 victories when
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Zealand Thoroughbred Racing Annual 2000 (29th edition)
1058:) - Preferment (2014); Manzoice (2022); Riff Rocket (2023)
994:) - Amicus (2014); Madame Pommery (2022); Joliestar (2023)
153:. He became interested in racing watching horses such as
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19:For other people with the same name, see
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231:On 2 November 2021 Waller won his first
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1135:"Chris Waller Profile"
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104:Yes Yes Yes
1258:Categories
1122:References
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569:The Galaxy
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145:Background
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38:Occupation
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