Sumptuous hotel suite, on-call hairdressers and makeup artists and a decadent dining experience: inside Gai Waterhouse’s 68th birthday surprise party, which spared no expense and was hosted by fashionista’s daughter Kate
Master racehorse trainer Gai Waterhouse celebrated her 68th birthday with a surprise party where no expense was spared.
The Australian Racing First Lady couldn’t wipe the smile off her face as her daughter Kate, 38, treated her to a lavish day to remember.
Gai initially thought her family was taking her out for coffee, but that changed when she entered her hotel suite at The Crown Sydney and saw statement balloons with her name over a table set with luxe gifts and wine glasses.
Master racehorse trainer Gai Waterhouse (right) celebrated her 68th birthday in a surprise party thrown by her daughter Kate, 38, (left) at no cost or hassle.
In footage shared on TikTok, Kate pulled out all the stops for her beloved mother and invited her dear friends to join the celebrations.
The day started with Gai being pampered by her own hair and makeup artist, who was on call to ensure she was dazzled for the special occasion.
While being groomed, Gai avidly watched the horse race and seemed delighted at victory as she enjoyed the breathtaking view high above the Emerald City.
Gai danced for joy when her friends and husband Robbie Waterhouse showed up, dressed to the last detail in preparation for the night ahead.
Gai initially thought her family was taking her out for coffee, but that changed when she entered her hotel suite at The Crown Sydney and saw statement balloons with her name over a table set with luxe gifts and wine glasses
After popping a bottle of champagne and posing for photos with Kate’s daughters Sophie, seven, and Grace, five, and guests, the party headed to Italian restaurant a’Mare.
There, the celebrated chef Alessandro Pavoni made sure that Gai’s birthday dinner was unforgettable.
At one point, Sophie is even seen helping to prepare fresh, fragrant pesto.
After popping a bottle of champagne and posing for photos with Kate’s daughters Sophie, seven, and Grace, five, and guests, the party headed to Italian restaurant a’Mare
In footage shared on TikTok, Kate (pictured) pulled out all the stops for her beloved mother and invited her dear friends to join the celebrations. Kate was dressed to impress in a seductive little black dress by designer Rachel Gilbert
When it came time to sing, Gai was presented with a layered cake decorated with the words “Happy Birthday Gai!” scrawled above in elegant cursive
When it came time to sing, Gai was presented with a layered cake decorated with the words “Happy Birthday Gai!” scrawled above in elegant cursive.
Despite the happy occasion, Gai’s son Tom Waterhouse was nowhere to be seen.
The 40-year-old bookmaker moved to London in 2021 with his wife Hoda and their three children to set up a gambling brokerage for investors.
There, the celebrated chef Alessandro Pavoni made sure that Gai’s birthday dinner was unforgettable
For dessert, Kate, dressed in a seductive Rachel Gilbert little black dress to impress, had the restaurant make and deliver a giant layered cake that read ‘Happy Birthday Gai!’ scrawled above in elegant cursive
However, the Daily Telegraph reported in July he was on his way back to Sydney to complete a $20 million dream home in Balmoral on the city’s exclusive North Shore.
Tom originally bought the luxurious waterfront property with his wife in 2014 for $13 million.
It was $2 million over the asking price.
Despite the happy occasion, Gai’s son Tom Waterhouse was nowhere to be seen. Pictured with his wife Hoda
