The legendary trainer was officially recognised as exactly that on Thursday night.

Gai Waterhouse opens up on 'special' honour

Join Daniel Harford for breakfast each Monday to Friday from 6.00am – 8.30am.
Breakfast with Harf is a great mix of sport and racing from across Victoria, Australia and the world. 
The Early Mail will help you find winners during the week, while Mark Hunter's Friday Form is a popular segment.  
Joining Harf across the week – Scott Gullan (Herald Sun), Jordan Lewis (Fox Footy), Brent Harvey (North Melbourne legend), Adam Ramanauskas (Essendon premiership player) and more.  
Kick off your day with Breakfast with Harf, for all the latest sporting news and updates.

Join Daniel Harford for breakfast each Monday to Friday from 6.00am – 8.30am. Breakfast with Harf is a great mix of sport and racing from across Victoria, Australia and the world. The Early Mail will help you find winners during the week, while Mark Hunter's Friday Form is a popular segment. Joining Harf across the week – Scott Gullan (Herald Sun), Jordan Lewis (Fox Footy), Brent Harvey (North Melbourne legend), Adam Ramanauskas (Essendon premiership player) and more. Kick off your day with Breakfast with Harf, for all the latest sporting news and updates.

Join Daniel Harford for breakfast each Monday to Friday from 6.00am – 8.30am.
Breakfast with Harf is a great mix of sport and racing from across Victoria, Australia and the world.&nbsp;
The Early Mail will help you find winners during the week, while Mark Hunter's Friday Form is a popular segment.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Joining Harf across the week – Scott Gullan (Herald Sun), Jordan Lewis (Fox Footy), Brent Harvey (North Melbourne legend), Adam Ramanauskas (Essendon premiership player) and more.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Kick off your day with Breakfast with Harf, for all the latest sporting news and updates.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;

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Gai Waterhouse opens up on 'special' honour

Gai Waterhouse opens up on 'special' honour