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Gai & Adrian TV - 5th September 2026

Gai & Adrian head to Royal Randwick tomorrow armed with a strong contingent of promising runners. The Euphrates makes his Australian debut in the Group 2 Chelmsford Stakes over 1600m with Regan Bayliss in the saddle.

Playing By The Rules

Emma Reeves aids us with programming and identifies who she thinks is the best placed horse each weekend.Tempestuous, Saturday 5th September, Hawkesbury, Race 8:This gelding was a highly regarded two year old who ran second in the Breeders’ Plate before finishing fourth, beaten only two lengths, in each of his next two starts, one of which was at Listed level. Two weeks ago he raced in maiden company for the first time and, while I did expect more of him, he was first up off a long layoff. He steps straight up to 1400m on Saturday, which our data suggests he will relish, and we all know how versatile Extreme Choice has been as a stallion, producing everything from a Golden Slipper winner to a Melbourne Cup winner. The set weights conditions mean Tempestuous is very well in here and, with the strongest form in the race, I expect him to be tough to beat.

Gai's Tip Sheet

WEDNESDAY 9th SEPTEMBER - KENSINGTONRail Position: +2M Entire GENTLE GIANT - Race 1, 1.35pm, 1800m, A Hyeronimus, 59kgGentle Giant ran a brilliant race to finish a close fourth on debut at Kembla. He did everything right in the run and fought on very determinedly once headed, and this attitude is going to take him a long way. He simply needs further, so he’s going to relish this step up to 1800 metres and it has the potential to unlock plenty of improvement so whilst he’s stepping up in grade to race in town, we think he’s got the upside to rise to the challenge. Adam will let him find his feet from barrier 1 but he maps to lead so we envisage him controlling things to suit himself, and if he can up the ante from the half mile and get them all chasing in behind we’re sure he’ll take plenty of running down.CAVIAR - Race 2, 2.10pm, 1550m, A Hyeronimus, 59kgCaviar ran a brilliant race when finishing a close second at Newcastle last time. He took good improvement from his first-up run and relished the step up to 1400 metres, and the first two pulled 3.5 lengths clear of the rest of the field which generally means the form is reliable. He’s up in grade here so we’re under no illusions that it’s going to be tougher, but it’s not the strongest city-class maiden and he will relish getting out to 1550 metres on his home track so he looks to be well placed. Adam will let him find his feet from barrier 4 but he maps to lead so we envisage him controlling things to suit himself, and if he can up the ante from the half mile and get them all chasing in behind we’re sure he’ll take plenty of running down.LOW KEY - Race 3, 2.45pm, 1150m, T Clark, 55kgLow Key is thriving ahead of her return. Her two trials have been excellent and she won her latest one easily without being asked for maximum effort which was encouraging to see, so she couldn’t be in better order. We’ve always held her in high regard which is reflected by her debuting in a Group 3 where she wasn’t beaten far, especially when you consider she was galloped on in the run. The form of that race is working out well which adds further confidence, and this is a lovely race to kick her off in against her own age group. She maps to lead from her lovely barrier in 2 so Tim should be able to flow forward and dictate terms to suit himself, and whilst she’s conceding race fitness to her key rivals we ultimately think she’s a class above them and we’ll be surprised if she doesn’t win en route to bigger and better things down the line.WEDNESDAY 9th SEPTEMBER - SANDOWNRail Position: +8M Entire HOME INVASION - Race 5, 2.20pm, 1000m, J Childs, 57kgHome Invasion is delighting us ahead of her return. The bruising she sustained to her foot prior to the weekend resolved after plenty of care and attention, and we’ve kept the swimming up to her during this time. She still has some improvement to come in her coat and fitness, so as such 1000 metres is a lovely starting point for her as it'll give her a solid hit out to bring her along before we explore stretching her out slightly in distance. This is a very attractive race for her as it's restricted to her own age group which is always our preference where possible, and she’s got plenty of speed so Jordan should be able to roll forward from her lovely barrier in 2 and hopefully control the race to suit himself. The Soft track is a query and you don't know how a horse will handle it until you try it, but we think she will cope. She is a likeable filly who's shown us all the positive signs of having trained on from two to three, so if she can show a sharp turn of foot on straightening up we hope she’ll take plenty of catching.FEAR NO EVIL - Race 10, 5.15pm, 1400m, J Childs, 57kgFear No Evil is absolutely thriving. I’ve been down in Melbourne weekly for the last month, and his coat is so shiny that I can reapply my lipstick in it. He was no match for Buccleuch last time and it’s a shame he comes up against him again here as he’s going to be tough to beat, but no horse is unbeatable and a lot can happen so we’re not ones to run scared of another horse. He’s drawn a lovely barrier in 5 and Jordan knows him inside out, so he should be able to get him rolling along and travelling in a prominent spot. The heavy track won’t be an issue for him as he has plenty of form on it, so we’re confident he’ll run his usual honest race for you and fingers crossed he’s right in the mix at the finish.

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RSVP: Breakfast with The Stars - Sunday 2nd August

RSVP: BREAKFAST WITH THE STARS

Kick off the new racing season with an exclusive, behind-the-scenes morning at Royal Randwick. To celebrate the horses' birthday, we’re inviting you to get an early look at the stars of our 2026 Spring Carnival and the very first of this year’s two-year-olds in action.

Join us at the Randwick trainers' tower on Sunday, August 2nd, from 7:00 am to 9:00 am for 'Breakfast with the Stars'. This is your front-row seat to watch our spring contenders breeze, scout our premier Melbourne Cup and Cox Plate prospects, and be among the first to see the next generation of Tulloch Lodge talent under saddle. While you watch the trackwork, enjoy a selection of breakfast bites and mimosas, paired with live insights from Adrian Bott and our bloodstock team.

RSVP HERE before Friday 24th July.

Sunday 2nd August 

Time

7am to 9am

Address

Royal Randwick Racecourse

Alison Rd, Randwick NSW 2031

RSVP HERE before Friday 24th July.

We look forward to seeing many of you at Randwick and showcasing some of our stars.

Happy Racing,

Gai & Adrian 

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Snitzel/Dalt Vila '24

174 stakes winners, 110 Group winners and 28 individual Group 1 winners. Snitzel’s influence on Australian racing has been nothing short of extraordinary, and his record speaks for itself.The page underneath gives this filly a really appealing international pedigree. She is out of Dalt Vila, a daughter of Deep Impact, whose influence as a broodmare sire is growing all the time, with 63 stakes winners and 47 Group winners. Dalt Vila is a half-sister to Dalkala, the Champion Older Female in France, while the family also includes Four Moves Ahead, a high-class Australian filly who won at Group 2 level and measured up in the best company.She is a beautiful filly who handled her first preparation at Randwick with ease. She is a lovely, fluid mover with a great attitude.

Stay Inside/Bring Me Showers '24

This colt is by Stay Inside, the Golden Slipper winner and Champion 2YO who has quickly made his mark with his first crop. He has already produced multiple stakes winners, including Incognito, Blue Door and Lassified, while Gai and Adrian have had first-hand success with the sire through the likes of Reachin’ Out, Our Emperor and Eviction Notice.The page underneath is what really sets this colt apart. He is out of Bring Me Showers, a winning daughter of Sebring and half-sister to Gai and Adrian trained Group 1 filly Tropical Squall, winner of the Flight Stakes and Surround Stakes. Making it a family we know how to train.He has been working very sharp during his first preparation at Randwick and has shown an electric turn of foot, something we are looking forward to seeing on race day.

Dundeel/Panna Cotta '24

Dundeel is the sire of 10 individual Group 1 winners after Idle Flyer claimed the Group 1 Queen of the Turf Stakes. He is emerging as a sire of sires through Super Seth and Castelvecchio, both already proven as Group 1-producing stallions. With further high-class sons such as Celestial Legend now heading to stud, Dundeel’s influence is continuing to build.He is out of Panna Cotta, a stakes-placed Fastnet Rock mare who was a sharp two-year-old winner and placed in Listed company. She comes from a strong, current family featuring Group 1 performers Alegron and Stretan Angel, alongside high-class Group winners Serene Majesty and Ducasse. The Dundeel/Fastnet Rock cross has also been a reliable one, producing a strong winners-to-runners strike rate and multiple stakes performers.He is thriving at Randwick. The work rider who rides Sir Delius said this colt has the potential to develop into a very good horse, commenting he is very straightforward to ride, has a lovely attitude and enjoys rolling forward in his work.

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