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Gai & Adrian TV 28th November 2025

This weekend, our Victorian campaign is headlined by the promising mare Alalcance in the Group 2 Zipping Classic over 2400m at Caulfield.

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Emma Reeves aids us with programming and identifies who she thinks is the best placed horse each weekend.  Alalcance, Saturday 29th November, Caulfield, Race 8: I was tempted to go with Shangri La Spring because a horse coming out of a Golden Eagle should be the one to beat in an offseason 2000 metre Listed race. I have gone with the mighty mare Alalcance because it is yet another good example of how we have to adapt plans and pivot as they are not machines, they are animals. In April we pieced together a plan to get her to the Group 1 Metropolitan Handicap and on to Melbourne and although she did a good job in the Wyong Cup first up, it seemed that her almost flawless last preparation had taken a little more out of her than we first thought. We decided to do the right thing by her, reset and give her a freshen up in the paddock.Although she only had a short time out, she was a different horse upon her return. She was brighter, happier, she wanted to get out and do her work and she was eating everything in sight. We have had success in the Zipping Classic recently and it is fair to say that horse did not have the same level of form as Alalcance who started favourite in a Sydney Cup. She is second up and over what we believe is her pet distance and if her revitalised demeanour is anything to go by, she is going to give this an almighty shake.

Gai's Tip Sheet

Friday 28th NOVEMBER - CANTERBURY Rail Position:  +6m EntireJET - Race 3, 1100M, T CLARK 57.5kgJet has had a smooth preparation coming into this race and we cannot fault him. He improved from his first trial to win his most recent at Randwick in good style and these two hit outs have brought him on nicely so he’s spot on for his first-up run. He’s drawn barrier 9 and his natural gate speed should allow him to roll forward and take up a prominent position in this race where there looks to be no speed whatsoever. His two starts to date have been on heavy tracks, so we expect him to be much more effective on this drier surface. This is a lovely starting point for him against his own age group and if he gets a bit of luck in running he looks well placed to be fighting out the finish.FORMAT - Race 5, 1900M, A HYERONIMUS 59kgFormat is in great order as he heads into this assignment. He was brilliant when winning at Hawkesbury two starts ago, where he travelled strongly in the run and proved far too good for his rivals over the concluding stages. He didn’t appreciate the going at Rosehill last time and Tim looked after him once his chance had gone, so that run is easy to forgive. He’s coming back in trip from 2400 metres which isn’t our usual preference, however he’s going a month between runs, so we’ve been able to freshen him up nicely and his recent trial showed he’s got plenty of speed in his legs, so we expect him to cope with the drop in distance. Adam should be able to land in a prominent position from barrier 2 to ensure it’s an evenly run race with a genuine tempo, and if he reproduces his best form, he’ll be very competitive.Saturday 29th NOVEMBER - ROSEHILLRail Position: TruePALMANOVA - Race 1, 1100M, T Clark 60kgAdrian and I can’t wait to see Palmanova step out at the races for you. She has had two trials to prepare her for this, both at Warwick Farm. She won her first trial nicely against her own sex before finishing a good third in her latest one, and these two hit outs have given her the right education and fitness grounding to kick off her career. She is a straightforward filly who enjoys her work and she looks terrific heading into race day, so Adrian and I couldn’t be happier with her. She’s drawn well in barrier 6, so Tim will be keen to utilise this to best effect and land in a handy position where she can make her own luck. All bar three of her rivals are unraced, so those with prior experience will no doubt put it to good use, but your filly is well educated and knows her job, so we aren’t concerned by this. She has done everything right so far and with even luck in running, we expect her to run a very competitive race on debut.MAJOR BEEL - Race 9, 2000M, R King 56.5kgMajor Beel has been pleasing us in the lead into this race. He has had two solid runs over a mile so far this preparation, and these have given him the right fitness foundation to enable us to now stretch him out to 2000 metres with confidence. His recent trial at Randwick, where he went through his gears nicely, has kept his fitness up to the mark between runs and he was a good second in the Lord Mayors Cup over course and distance in May, albeit on a wet track, so we know he can go well over this track and trip. He is a proven quality galloper and getting back out to 2000 metres will suit. He has the gate speed to be positive from barrier 4 and with Rachel having ridden him previously, she knows how to get him into the right rhythm and she gets a terrific tune out of him so we’re delighted to secure her services once again. This is a competitive field but he is a tough, honest horse so if he bounces back to his best he should be very competitive.SHANGRI LA SPRING - Race 9, 2000M, T Clark 53kgShangri La Spring is in really good shape heading into this assignment. He looks terrific and he’s trialled in between runs to keep his fitness up to the mark so Adrian and I couldn’t be happier with him. His most recent run in the Golden Eagle was better than it appears on paper as he was trapped wide in a very high-quality race and never had things go his way. Stepping up to 2000 metres is exactly what he has been crying out for and this race suits him perfectly as he drops in class, carries a light weight and returns to Rosehill, the track where he has produced one of his best runs. Drawing barrier 1 should allow Tim to use his gate speed to hold a handy position which hopefully enables him to control the race from the front. If he can steal any easy sectional or two mid-race it will make his turn of foot over this distance more effective, so with even luck in running we expect him to fight out the finish.BELLA MONTAGNA - Race 10, 1400M, R King 59kgBella Montagna has been delighting us in the lead into this race. She has had two solid trials at Randwick, including a good second over 1200 metres last time, and these hit outs have brought her on fitness-wise so she’s ready to rock and roll. She showed her ability last campaign with a dominant four-length win in a 1600 metre maiden at Kembla Grange before being tested in Group 2 company, so resuming in a Fillies & Mares Benchmark 78 Handicap against her own sex is a lovely starting point for her this preparation. She has drawn in barrier 12, so Rachel will let her find her feet and land where she’s comfortable in the run. This distance is a good starting point for her this preparation but given she has form over 2000 metres, we don’t expect her to fully hit her straps until she gets deeper into her campaign. With that said, Rosehill is a track where we have plenty of success and Rachel gets a terrific tune out of our horses, so we still expect her to give this a good shake to get her preparation off to an encouraging start.Saturday 29th NOVEMBER - KEMBLA GRANGERail Position:  +5m 1700m - 400m, cutaway applies, true remainderTRIPLE SALUTE- Race 5, 1200M, L Beuzelin 57.5kgWe have been very happy with Triple Salute in the lead up to this assignment. He has done everything right and took a step forward between his first and second trials at Randwick, improving sharply to finish a very promising second in his most recent heat. These two trials have given him a strong platform fitness-wise and we’re confident that he’s ready to run well first-up. He has drawn well in barrier 8 which should allow Louis to use his gate speed to roll forward and find a prominent position without doing too much early work. It is a competitive maiden with a mix of race-fit runners and some well-credentialed debutants, so he is a little bit of a joker in the pack, but he has shown enough at home and at the trials to suggest he can measure up well and we are looking forward to seeing how he acquits himself on race day.Saturday 29th NOVEMBER - CAUFIELDRail Position: Out 9m Entire CircuitALALCANCE - Race 8, 2400M, C Williams 57kgAlalcance has been showing plenty of promise leading into this assignment. She ran very well when finishing third at Flemington last start and that run has brought her on nicely for this step up in trip. Getting back out to 2400 metres is ideal for her at this stage of her preparation, and she’s drawn well in barrier 4, which should allow Craig to be positive early and take up a handy position. She is a genuine staying mare who relaxes well in the run and finds the line strongly, so the extra 400 metres should suit her and may test a few of her rivals’ stamina. This is a competitive race as you’d expect for the money on offer, but on her rating she’s right in the mix, so with even luck in running we expect her to be right there at the finish.CATOGGIO - Race 10, 2400M, J Childs 58kgCatoggio is thriving ahead of this assignment. He was most unlucky to be beaten by the flare of a nostril over course and distance last time, but he’s come through the run in terrific order. He’s run three fantastic races at Caulfield, so whilst he’s stepping up in grade here we know he loves this course and distance. He’s got the speed to roll forward from barrier 9 to try and make his own luck from the front once again, but he is stepping up in grade so it’s going to be more competitive and he may not get things his own way out in front. He’s the lowest-rated horse in the field so he’s got a bit to find on face value, however there’s no substitute for courage and tenacity, which he has in spades, and we see no reason why he won’t outrun his odds and give this a good shake.

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Wootton Bassett: The Tattersalls Triple Play

Our recent trip to the Tattersalls Autumn Horses In Training Sale in Newmarket was a sensationally successful raid, further cementing Tulloch Lodge's formidable reputation at this international auction. The numbers speak for themselves: this sale has been the source of our Group 1 Underwood and Turnbull Stakes winner Sir Delius, Group 1 Metropolitan winner Just Fine, Group 1 Canterbury Stakes winner Royal Patronage and Sydney Cup hero Knights Order, demonstrating that we know how to secure value and top-tier talent.

This year, we have locked in three elite European prospects by the late, great, worldwide sensation WOOTTON BASSETT who are primed for immediate impact once they land Down Under. These three top-class prospects represent the perfect blend of immediate racing firepower and exceptional long-term opportunity, offering you the chance to fast-track your success by investing in proven talent.

Please find additional information on our Tattersalls HIT Sale purchases below.



LOT 531 - TRIBAL NATION (Wotton Bassett x Indian Blessing) - 3YO Gelding:

Purchase Price: 200,000 guineas (approx. A$440K)

Sales: 2025 Tattersalls Horses In Training Sale

Shares Available: Yes

Colours Available: Yes

Profile:

  • A 3YO gelding by the late, great, worldwide sensation, WOOTTON BASSETT.
  • Timeform rating 101 (to compare, Royal Patronage had a Timeform rating of 105 as a 4YO at the time of purchase)
  • From a mare who was a Champion miler by Sepoy, followed by stamina influences Halling, Rainbow Quest & Mill Reef through his dam sires
  • Raced in the Britannia Stakes over 1600 metres at Royal Ascot in June, beaten just 2 ¾ lengths in a 30-horse field. This is a very good form race we follow closely every year.
  • Purchased from the same stable that gave us WHITE MARLIN (Joseph O'Brien), and the same ownership that we secured NEW ENDEAVOUR from (Teme Valley).
  • He has won from 1400m-1600m, effective on all going, and 3rd last time out in rich Irish Handicap, the Sovereign Path
  • Aspirational race targets = think the Epsom, the Doncaster, the Five Diamonds and the 40 x $1m+ races open to him from 1400m-2200m in the next 18 months!

Form:

Broke his maiden impressively at Galway over 7f. Has already mixed it with Group 1-class colts: ran in the G3 “Red Rocks” Stakes at Leopardstown behind Henri Matisse and Arizona Blaze, giving you a hard line to top-level form. Physically scopey; mentality rock- solid; the right profile to climb into Stakes company.

Winning rider Dylan Browne McMonagle: “He is a gorgeous horse... a nice horse who will only get better.”

Type:

Lovely, big, strong gelding with great size and scope. A ‘bombproof attitude’ and a fluid, free-flowing action. He is very much his father’s son.

  • View his Racing Post profile here. 
  • View his race replays here. 
  • View his Tattersalls Sales page and pedigree here.





Lot 674 SWAGMAN (Wootton Bassett x Secretina) - 3YO Colt

Purchase Price: 260,000 guineas (approx. A$520K)

Sales: 2025 Tattersalls Horses In Training Sale

Shares Available: Yes

Colours Available: No

Profile

  • A 3YO colt by the late, great, worldwide sensation, WOOTTON BASSETT.
  • Timeform rating 110
  • From a mare by Champion Broodmare Sire GALILEO, just like Saturday's Cox Plate quinella in VIA SISTINA & BUCKAROO
  • A huge pedigree behind him, a family full of top-class international Group 1 winners
  • Beaten only 4 lengths in the Group 2 Qatar Prix Niel at Longchamp the start before last behind Cualificar, Godolphin’s G1 placed & G2 winning colt, and just over two lengths behind Coolmore’s G1 and G2 winning son of Wootton Bassett, Tennessee Stud.
  • Purchased at the same sale & from the same connections that raced SIR DELIUS & THE OFFER - both Group 1 winners for our stable
  • He has won from 1400m-2000m up to Group 3 level, and effective on all going
  • Aspirational race targets = think the Brisbane Winter Carnival (Cup and Q22), the Epsom, the Metropolitan, Caulfield and Melbourne Cups and the 45 x $1m+ races open to him from 1400m-3200m in the next 18 months!

Form:

Swagman’s early education was patient and deliberate. Trained by Aidan O’Brien at Ballydoyle, he began his career at the Curragh, finishing third to subsequent G1 winner Hotazhell. He then broke his maiden stylishly at Naas, in a race that has since produced multiple winners, before returning to finish second to Hotazhell in the G3 Tyros Stakes.

After a break Swagman returned in 2025 by winning the 1m2f G3 Classic Trial at Sandow. He stayed the trip powerfully, forging clear by three-quarters of a length from Windlord, a highly regarded colt now rated 107 and a Listed winner in his own right. In the race he also beat Damysus now a G3 winner and rated 109, he is being aimed for G1 races in Europe in 2026.

 

Ryan Moore after winning the Classic Trial: “He only had three runs last year but his last one was a very good one behind Hotazhell in the Tyros. He’s done well from two to three and when I got on him in the paddock, I thought he had got stronger. He’s straightforward and seems to stay well. I’m happy with what he did today — he’s a nice horse to look forward to.”

Aidan O’Brien after winning the Classic Trial: “We were delighted with him. He started growing on us last year and he’s turned-out a much bigger horse this season. There’s plenty to look forward to.”

Notable Performers (Wootton Bassett × Galileo Cross)

  • Al Riffa 5yo– Group 1 National Stakes winner at two; Irish St. Ledger winner; Melbourne Cup favorite
  • Puerto Pico 2yo- Group 1 ParisLongchamp Criterium International and Prix Jean- Luc Lagardere winner
  • Hawk Mountain 2yo – Group 1 Futurity Trophy winner and Group 2 Bersford Stakes winner (Epsom Derby favourite )
  • Maranoa Charlie – Group 1 ParisLongchamp Prix de la Foret winner

Type

This colt is just like his dad, and he looked more and more impressive every time we inspected him. He has a real presence and 'swagger' about him. 

  • View his Racing Post profile here. 
  • View his race replays here. 
  • View his Tattersalls Sales page and pedigree here.





Lot 675 THRICE (Wootton Bassett x Mississippilanding) - 3YO Colt:

Purchase Price: 320,000 guineas (approx. A$640K)

Sales: 2025 Tattersalls Horses In Training Sale

Shares Available: Yes

Colours Available: No

 

Profile:

  • A 3YO colt by the late, great, worldwide sensation, WOOTTON BASSETT.
  • Timeform rating 108
  • A lightly raced (7 starts) 3YO Colt by world leading sire WOOTTON BASSETT, just like our own ROYAL PATRONAGE
  • He has come out of very strong form races, including his start before last in the Group 1 Irish Derby where he finished 4 ½ lengths behind Coolmore’s multiple Group 1 winning colt, Lambourn.
  • From a mare by Champion broodmare sire GALILEO, just like Saturday's Cox Plate quinella in VIA SISTINA & BUCKAROO
  • Bought in the same sale & from the same connections that raced SIR DELIUS & THE OFFER - both Group 1 winners for our stable
  • He has won from 1400m-2000m up to Group 3 level, and effective on all going
  • Aspirational race targets = think the Brisbane Winter Carnival (Cup and Q22), the Epsom, the Metropolitan, Caulfield and Melbourne Cups and the 45 x $1m+ races open to him from 1400m-3200m in the next 18 months!

 

Form:

Thrice’s first taste of victory came in a maiden race at Listowel in 2024. At the age of two, this win served as an important foundational moment. Facing relatively green competition, Thrice, ridden by Ryan Moore, was sent off as the heavy 1/4 favourite. Despite Moore's observation that the colt was "a bit babyish" and "got a little lost" on the bends, Thrice demonstrated his class by pulling away decisively in the straight to win by four lengths. This performance was a clear signal of his raw ability.

However, it was his victory in the Group 3 Gallinule Stakes at the Curragh on May 23, 2025, that truly tested and affirmed his potential. In this far more competitive race, Thrice finished second across the line after a dramatic 1 mile and 2 furlong contest. The race outcome was not settled on the track but in the stewards' room, where a lengthy inquiry followed a controversial finish. The stewards found that the horse that crossed the line first, Reyenzi, had caused interference to another horse, Emit, who in turn hampered Thrice. Despite the interference, Thrice, at 12-1 odds, had shown impressive tenacity to finish a close second. The stewards ultimately demoted Reyenzi, awarding the Group 3 victory to Thrice. This win demonstrated not just his raw speed but also his resilience and ability to handle pressure.

Race time: The 2025 Gallinule went in 2:04.46, one of the sharper clockings in recent renewals.

Notable Performers (Wootton Bassett × Galileo Cross):

  • Al Riffa 5yo– Group 1 National Stakes winner at two; Irish St. Ledger winner; Melbourne Cup favorite
  • Puerto Pico 2yo- Group 1 ParisLongchamp Criterium International and Prix Jean- Luc Lagardere winner
  • Hawk Mountain 2yo – Group 1 Futurity Trophy winner and Group 2 Bersford Stakes winner (Epsom Derby favourite )
  • Maranoa Charlie – Group 1 ParisLongchamp Prix de la Foret winner

Type

Although he’s not your typical deep coloured Wootton Bassett, he is very much in the mould of the stallion. An absolute standout on physical, and the market agreed!

  • View his Racing Post profile here. 
  • View his race replays here. 
  • View his Tattersalls Sales page and pedigree here.



For more information, or to secure a share in any one of these exciting, young prospects, please get in touch with the Bloodstock team.


Happy Racing,  

Gai & Adrian

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Savabeel/Irish Cream '23

This filly exudes quality, with her exceptional attitude, athletic shape, and fluid movement. She has all the hallmark traits of the very best Savabeels, right down to her striking color. Her champion sire is the world’s leading active sire, boasting an incredible 35 Group 1 winners and maintaining a remarkable 73% winners-to-runners ratio. She is the fourth foal out of an O’REILLY mare, with two foals to race, both already winners. This proven cross boasts a 75.3% winners-to-runners ratio, producing standouts like ORCHESTRAL, EMBELLISH, and SAVAGLEE. And, of course, Tulloch Lodge’s very own Group 1 winner MAJOR BEEL, was bred on this exact cross. O’Reilly’s success as a broodmare sire is undeniable, with this cross alone generating over $35 million in earnings. Adding even more strength to her pedigree, she carries an inbreeding to ZABEEL, a pattern seen in elite performers such as Group 1 winner and exciting sire PIERATA, as well as our very own VRC Oaks champion, PINOT. Listen to Claudia Fitzgerald and Bruce Slade's thoughts on the filly right after we secured her for Tulloch Lodge here

Maurice/Flying Evelyn '23

MAURICE is widely regarded as the greatest Japanese racehorse to ever stand at stud outside of Japan. A true champion, he secured six Group 1 wins during his illustrious career, including the G1 HKJC Hong Kong Mile, G1 Kyoto Mile Championship, G1 Tokyo Yasuda Kinen, G1 Hong Kong Cup, G1 Tokyo Tennosho, and the G1 HKJC Champions Mile. Named Horse of the Year, Champion Sprinter, and Champion Miler in Japan in 2015, he amassed over $11 million in prizemoney. His legacy continues as a sire, with his progeny delivering 6 G1 winners, 30 Stakes winners, and 66 Stakes performers, including standout horses like Hitotsu and Mazu. Gai and Adrian are the leading trainers when it comes to Maurice’s progeny, with multiple Black Type winners, including Azula, Ganbare, and Kibou. This classy filly comes from the same family as BOLLINGER, the Group 1 Coolmore Classic winner, adding yet another layer of brilliance to her pedigree. 

Pinatubo/Teramia '23

This colt is by PINATUBO, the Champion European 2YO Colt of 2019, who dominated his juvenile season with an unbeaten record, securing six victories, including the prestigious Group 1 Dewhurst Stakes and Group 1 National Stakes. At three, he continued his elite form, adding the Group 1 Prix Jean Prat to his impressive résumé. A son of the legendary SHAMARDAL, Pinatubo hails from a family of champions, sharing bloodlines with Invincible Spirit, Kodiac, and Pride of Dubai, all renowned sires in their own right. On the dam’s side, this colt is out of TERAMIA, a 3-time winning mare by the highly successful DEEP FIELD. Her pedigree is packed with black-type, featuring Stakes and Group winners throughout the page, reinforcing a lineage of proven performance. Handpicked by Gai, he stood out for his exceptional build, athletic style, and free-flowing movement. With a pedigree stacked with champions and speed influences on both sides, this colt fits the exact mould we look for at Tulloch Lodge.

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