Winning races and especially black type races is the greatest thrill for any trainer. Wayne Nichols has enjoyed the spoils of winning numerous feature races in his time as a trainer and some of these victories have been listed below.
Success & Highlights
Group 2 Wins
Diplomatic Force
2004chg Oamaru Force (AUS) – Talk It Over (NZ) by Umatilla (NZ)
Bred by C Nichols
Owned by W Nichols, M Macgregor, S White, P Busse & K Holden
25 starts for 5 wins and earnings of $441,550
Career Highlights: Winner of the SAJC Yallambee Classic (Group 2), SAJC RN Irwin Stakes (Listed); 3rd SAJC Goodwood Handicap (Group 1), 3rd BTC Classic (Group 3)
Group 3 Wins
Simple As That
Simple As That was one of Waynes better performed horses back in the 90's. This wonderful grey gelding had 72 race starts for 15 wins, 8 seconds and 10 thirds, amassing $305,915 in earnings. Included in his wins were the Listed Balaklava Cup over 1600m in August 1994 and also the Victoria Hcp 1400m Group 3 at Caulfield in April 1995.
Listed Races
Devil May Care
2004chm Umatilla (NZ) – Destry Girl (AUS) by Noalcoholic (FR)
Bred by C Nichols
Owned by E W Nichols, R & B Harvey, J & Mrs L Quattrocchi
23 starts for 5 wins and earnings of $253,963
Career Highlights: 1st VRC Bob Hoysted (Listed)