Saddened to hear the news that trainer Guy Walter has passed away this morning after suffering a heart attack at just 59 years of age, days after he trained Streama to win the Doomben Cup which was his 35th Group 1 win.



He was a true gentleman which is shown by the outpouring on twitter.



RIP Guy Walter, you were my all time favourite trainer. A great man that many admired.😔 — Regan Bayliss (@Reganbayliss) May 22, 2014

Shows how quickly everything can turn, only a week and a half ago Guy Walter trained Streama to win the Doomben Cup #horseracing #RIP — Andrew Hawkins (@AndrewNJHawkins) May 22, 2014

Terribly sad to hear of the passing of Guy Walter after a heart attack this morning. Thoughts with those closest to him.. — Caroline (@CaroSearcc) May 22, 2014

Australian racing had lost a true giant with great trainer Guy Walter passing away this morning. Family have now confirmed. A very sad day. — Shane Anderson (@Globalgallop) May 22, 2014

Sad sad news we have lost a racing icon in Guy Walter...racing won't be the same without you...R.I.P Guy.. Prays and love to Wendy — Dean Pettit (@deanpet74) May 22, 2014

Very sad to hear the passing of Guy Walter. A true Gentleman. Condolences to Wendy and the family #RIPGUY — BRENTON AVDULLA (@brentonavdulla) May 22, 2014

Streama's Group 1 win in the Doomben Cup which was Guy's last winner: