Gai Waterhouse

A YOUNG T.J SMITH

A YOUNG T.J SMITH

Ern McQuillan snapped this one of Tommy Smith aged 37 in 1953. He had just won his first Sydney trainers premiership from arch rival Maurice McCarten. TJ was always immaculately dressed at the races, and usually wore a jacket and tie to early morning track work.  

THE EYE OF THE MASTER

THE EYE OF THE MASTER

Another Ern McQuillan classic taken on the infield at Randwick one morning in 1999. Bart is intently watching one of his horses gallop. Gai Waterhouse, who was seven years into her training career was mesmerized by the presence of the great trainer.