Gai Waterhouse | Home

Latest Updates

Gai & Adrian TV 30th May 2025

Osmose resumed with a fantastic effort to finish third over the mile a fortnight ago and she’s taken plenty of improvement from that run.

Playing By The Rules

Emma Reeves aids us with programming and identifies who she thinks is the best placed horse each weekend. Major Beel, Saturday 31st May, Rosehill Gardens, Race 8: Plenty of exciting runners again this weekend, but as you’d expect, most will need to produce a career-best effort. One horse who doesn’t need to do that, however, is Group 1 ATC Derby winner, Major Beel. While we wouldn’t trade winning such a time-honoured race, it certainly made life difficult for him afterwards—but he now looks to be back to a mark where he’s ready to win. He’s third-up following two promising runs this preparation and steps out over a suitable distance just as his fitness levels are peaking. He has never finished out of the placings on a heavy track and the day he won the Derby, it was a heavy 9, which is what Rosehill is rated at the time of writing. Historically, it takes a 98-rated horse to win this race, and he’s rated 99, so he’s in the right class. He ticks every box on Saturday, and I’m hopeful it’s his time to shine once again.

Gai's Tip Sheet

WEDNESDAY 4th JUNE – WARWICK FARMRail Position: +3M EntireKNOWING LOOK (Race 1, 12.50pm, 1100m, T Clark, 57.5kg)Knowing Look is delighting us ahead of her first career start. Her two trials this time in have been excellent, and she appeared to get through the heavy track ok in her latest trial so we’re confident she’ll handle this Soft 7 track without an issue. She’s drawn wide in barrier 10, so Tim will be positive from there to try and utilise her early speed to get across into a more favourable inside position. 1100 metres around Warwick Farm’s inviting and expansive track is a lovely starting point for her, and whilst there will be improvement to come with race experience she’s fit and ready to do herself justice so we expect her to be right there at the finish.THURSDAY 5th JUNE – GEELONGRail Position: TrueWHACK ATTACK (Race 1, 12.30pm, 1200m, J Stanley, 58kg)Whack Attack is delighting us ahead of his first start. He’s taken everything in his stride since arriving at our Flemington stable and giving him a fortnight to settle in and get over the journey from Randwick has certainly been of benefit to him. His two trials in Sydney were good without setting the world alight, but the further he went the better he looked over 800 metres at Warwick Farm most recently. As such, we’re starting him off over 1200 metres because we think he’d be outpaced over anything shorter, and this longer trip should enable him to establish himself in a comfortable rhythm in the run. He’s drawn a lovely barrier in 3, so Jett will be positive from there to flow forward and settle on or close to the speed so that he can make his luck from there accordingly. This is his first competitive experience going the Melbourne way, so that’s a slight query but his work has been good and we see no reason why he won’t adapt well and take it in his stride. There will be improvement to come with the benefit of race experience, but he’s fit and ready to do himself justice so we expect him to run a big race to get his career off to an exciting start.

KEEP UP TO DATE WITH ALL THE NEWS FROM TULLOCH LODGE

Contact Now

Stable Spotlight

2025 Tour d'Horse KIDS Foundation

Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott Racing is delighted to lend its support to the 2025 Tour d'Horse, a remarkable initiative benefiting the Kids Foundation. We recognise the profound impact that horses can have on individuals, fostering resilience, confidence, and a sense of well-being, qualities that align perfectly with the Kids Foundation's vital work in preventing childhood trauma and empowering young lives.

Just as we nurture and develop the potential of our equine athletes, the Kids Foundation dedicates itself to nurturing and developing the potential of vulnerable children. We understand the importance of building strong foundations, whether it's for a champion racehorse or a child facing adversity. The Tour d'Horse, with its focus on endurance and perseverance, mirrors the challenges many children overcome, and we are inspired by the dedication of those participating.

We are particularly drawn to the Kids Foundation's commitment to creating safer communities for children. This dedication to preventing harm and providing support to those affected deeply resonates with our own values of care and responsibility for the horses we look after on a daily basis. By supporting the Tour d'Horse, we are not only celebrating the magnificent athleticism of horses but also contributing to a cause that is making a tangible difference in the lives of children across Australia. We believe in the power of community and are proud to be part of an event that brings people together to support such a worthy organisation.
Jess Bott will be jumping in the saddle for the Waterhouse/Bott team this week and you can support this incredible initiative by donating to our fundraising page here.

Read more

HORSES AVAILABLE

Maurice/Mallory '23

This stunning filly boasts an impeccable pedigree, being the first foal of the brilliant Group-winning juvenile and classic contender, Mallory (by the exceptional sire Not A Single Doubt). Mallory wasn't just any racehorse; she was a top-tier 2 and 3-year-old, capturing the Group 3 Widden Stakes, placing in the prestigious Gimcrack Stakes, and competing in the Golden Slipper. At three, she continued her stellar form with narrow misses in both the Group 2 Furious and Tea Rose Stakes before tackling the Flight Stakes. But the brilliance doesn't stop there. Her sire is the phenomenal Maurice, a leading stallion already proving his prowess with limited crops producing stars like Mazu and Hitotsu. While his best books are still to come, we've already experienced his magic firsthand, having trained three Stakes winners by him from a small number of runners. This speaks volumes about his inherent ability to produce top-quality athletes.She is currently in full-training at Tulloch Lodge.

Tagaloa/Derive '23

This outstanding filly is by TAGALOA, a Group 1 winning stallion from Yulong Stud. TAGALOA made an immediate impact as a two-year-old, placing third in a Group 3 on debut before securing two impressive wins, including his crowning achievement, the Group 1 Blue Diamond Stakes. As a three-year-old, he continued to prove his class, winning a Group 3 and placing in multiple elite races. His pedigree is nothing short of exceptional, being sired by LORD KANALOA, a world-class sprinter and Japanese Horse of the Year. This filly is the first foal out of DERIVE, a quality mare by REDOUTE’S CHOICE, with three wins to her name. She hails from a distinguished bloodline, related to WORLD PREMIERE, a dual Group 1 winner in Japan, as well as Group 1 placegetters WELTREISENDE and WORLD ACE. Gai was particularly taken with her, highlighting her strong, well-built frame and impressive bone structure. She possesses all the key attributes of a top-class racehorse, making her an exciting prospect with immense potential in her future.She is currently in pre-training at Evergreen Stud.

Stay Inside/Pasar Silbano '23

This exceptional filly is by Stay Inside, the Group 1 Golden Slipper winner who is rapidly becoming one of the hottest first crop sires we've seen. And it's no surprise, considering he's a son of the phenomenal Extreme Choice, renowned for his incredible Group 1 strike rate. Her dam, Pasar Silbano, was a speed machine herself, winning at both Group and Listed levels from 1000m to 1300m. That explosive speed has clearly been passed on, as she's already the dam of Zousain, a Group 2 winner and multiple Group 1 placed star who is now making his mark as a leading young sire. This is a family saturated with speed and precocity, further enhanced by influential dam sires like Storm Bird and Sharpen Up. We recognized her exceptional quality early, purchasing this filly as a weanling. Given her outstanding pedigree and the immense popularity of her sire, we believe we secured her for what could be a saving of $100,000 or more. Physically, she's everything you want to see from this sought-after sireline – the Extreme Choice/Not A Single Doubt cross – possessing that desirable short-coupled build, a beautiful shape, and an enormous, ground-covering stride. She looks every bit the early runner. Act fast – opportunities like this don't last.

Stay Inside/Whispered Secret '23

Unleash explosive 2YO potential with this colt by Golden Slipper winner Stay Inside. From a Group 1 placed juvenile whose dam, Zutara, herself demonstrated precocity with placings in the Group 2 Silver Slipper and Group 3 Sweet Embrace, this colt is bred for early speed.His inherent talent is amplified by being raised at the renowned Newgate Farm, the nursery behind two of the last five Golden Slipper winners. Boasting impressive size and strength, this colt physically embodies the forward nature suggested by his elite pedigree. This is a rare opportunity to acquire a colt poised for early success, a prospect that could realistically multiply your investment tenfold within the next year.He is currently in pre-training with Matt Vella.

Gai & Adrian TV

PHOTO GALLERY

View more

Keep up to date with all the news from Tulloch Lodge