She is best known as the 'First Lady' of Australian horse racing. But despite being one of the most powerful women in the country, Gai Waterhouse has proved that she's just like every other Aussie when it comes to enjoying summer. The 70-year-old was seen soaking up the sun during a fun day at Sydney's Balmoral Beach on Friday.
![[The 70-year-old was seen soaking up the sun during a fun day at Sydney's Balmoral Beach on Friday]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/30/03/93574783-14235341-image-a-82_1735530424530.jpg)
Gai cut quite the colourful figure as she arrived to the popular beach wearing a bright patterned cover-up. She then took the eye-catching garment off and revealed her teal coloured one piece swimsuit. Going sun smart for her beach outing, Gai accessorised with a white Panama hat that was embellished with a striking red ribbon.
![[Gai was keen to kick up her heels as she worked on her tan while reclined on a large inflatable]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/30/03/93574781-14235341-image-a-84_1735530537485.jpg)
Despite being one of the most powerful women in the country, Gai Waterhouse has proved that she's just like every other Aussie when it comes to enjoying summer. She finished her outfit with a pair of cat-eye sunglasses that featured a subtle pattern on the frames and carried a blue and white towel.
![[Gai is the daughter of legendary thoroughbred race horse trainer Tommy Smith, and horses trained by the racing icon over the past decade have won in excess of $194million in prize money]](https://i.dailymail.co.uk/1s/2024/12/30/03/93575473-14235341-image-a-85_1735530591031.jpg)
Gai was keen to kick up her heels as she worked on her tan while reclined on a large inflatable. She could be seen grinning as she lay on the comfortable seat while relaxing on the sand. The horse trainer playfully kicked her feet up in the air, possibly to avoid the water rushing onshore.
Gai is the daughter of legendary thoroughbred race horse trainer Tommy Smith, and there's no denying that she knows horses. Horses trained by the racing icon over the past decade have won in excess of $194million in prize money. She boasts a formidable record, having trained a staggering 145 Group 1 winners including a Melbourne Cup, a Caulfield Cup and seven Golden Slippers.
