Gai Waterhouse | Home

Latest Updates

Gai & Adrian TV 22nd August 2025

Agarwood made a huge impression when winning her two starts in the autumn with the minimum of fuss, so these big spring races have been her target ever since.

Playing By The Rules

Emma Reeves aids us with programming and identifies who she thinks is the best placed horse each weekend. The Novelist, Sunday 24th August, Goulburn, Race 7: The heavy rainfall throws a spanner into the works, not just because lots of horses don’t handle the ground, but also with trials being cancelled and postponed, getting the timing right is even harder. In addition to that, you’ve got to tweak their training regimes with less access to grass tracks, which makes ‘following the rules’ to the letter a real challenge. I’ve gone with The Novelist because he’s proven in this grade, and importantly, he won his last start on a Heavy 10. He’s also an interesting one to profile because after running really well first up, I expected more from him in his subsequent starts. Adrian discussed him with James Moss from Tricolours, who’s great to work with because he trusts our judgement and always has an open mind. They wanted to target Magic Millions again, but with it being over six months away, we needed to get creative. He’d never started over further than 1200 metres, so it felt like the perfect time to try, as even stepping out an extra 200 metres opens so many more doors. We keep detailed data on what it takes to win all Stakes races and high prizemoney races in New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland, and the $200,000 Goulburn Cup very much fit his profile. He travelled down from Queensland, went on the water walker for a couple of days, then trialled into a Benchmark 94 Handicap over 1300 metres at Rosehill three weeks ago to test the distance theory. Thankfully he won, and the heavy track made it even more testing, so we’re hopeful that’s an indication that Sunday’s distance and conditions won’t pose a problem. Win, lose or draw on Sunday, the plan is to send him to the paddock in preparation for Magic Millions, hopefully with a few extra dollars in his owners’ pockets.

Gai's Tip Sheet

FRIDAY 29th AUGUST - GOSFORDRail Position: TrueHELLABELLA (Race 3, 1:55pm, 1100m, R Bayliss, 55.5kg)Hellabella is thriving ahead of her return. Her two trials have been brilliant, and she was an impressive winner in her latest one. The track was rated a Heavy 9 on that occasion so we’re confident she’ll get through this track which is rated a Heavy 8 at the time of acceptances. She’s drawn well in barrier 4 and we know she has good early toe, so Regan will let her roll forward from there to make her own luck on or near the speed. 1100 metres around this tight turning track is a lovely starting point for her, and there are only two older mares in opposition so it’s almost exclusively a three year old fillies race and she’s more than capable of fighting out the finish. WANGI WANGI (Race 3, 1:55pm, 1100m, T Clark, 55.5kg)Wangi Wangi is pleasing us ahead of her first career start. The track’s rated a Soft 7 at the time of writing but with a dry forecast it should improve between now and race day, so we’re hopeful she’ll encounter better underfoot conditions which will no doubt play to her strengths. She’s drawn to do no work in barrier 2 and she’s got plenty of speed, so we expect her to roll forward and make her own luck from the front and 1100 metres around this tight turning track promises to suit her enormously. There's only one older mare in opposition so it’s almost exclusively a three year old fillies race, and with that in mind we’re confident that she’ll take plenty of catching.

KEEP UP TO DATE WITH ALL THE NEWS FROM TULLOCH LODGE

Contact Now

Stable Spotlight

We Are Hiring

Exciting career opportunities await you at one of Australia’s most iconic racing stables 

SENIOR ACCOUNTS MANAGER
In this role, you’ll play a vital part in keeping the financial wheels turning behind the scenes of a fast-paced, high-profile stable. From managing payroll and reconciling accounts to liaising with racing bodies and overseeing prizemoney distributions, your work will directly support the day-to-day operations of a leading trainer.  

Read the full job description here.

HR, PEOPLE & CULTURE MANAGER
This is more than just a HR role, it’s an opportunity to shape a workplace culture that supports high achievement, strong relationships and day-to-day excellence in a fast-moving, high-performance environment. You’ll be the go-to person for our team, ensuring every individual feels supported, empowered and part of something exceptional.

Read the full job description here.

Send your CV and cover letter to enquiries@gaiwaterhouse.com.au
Read more

HORSES AVAILABLE

Wild Ruler/Pearl Congenial '23

This colt is by WILD RULER, a top-class sprinter who proved his talent by winning at 2, 3, and 4. A son of the legendary SNITZEL, Wild Ruler burst onto the scene with a debut victory in the Inglis Nursery, a key race in the Inglis Race Series, now boasting a $400,000 purse. He went on to dominate multiple Group races, including the Group 2 Arrowfield Sprint, Group 2 Roman Consul Stakes, and ultimately, the prestigious Group 1 Moir Stakes. His dam, PEARL CONGENIAL, is a dual-winning, stakes-placed mare who has already produced 2 winners. His pedigree is rich with Group success, featuring the likes of SUPER SETH, the Group 1 Caulfield Guineas winner, and WILD PLANET, both of whom have amassed over $1M in prize money. A fantastic colt with an elite sprinting pedigree and a proven winning family, he was a standout for the team and ranked among our top picks at the Inglis Premier sale.

Ole Kirk/Apicius '23

Don't miss this exceptional filly by Australia's current leading Champion First Season Sire, Ole Kirk, who dominates across all key metrics. Her dam is by the legendary Champion Sire Redoute's Choice and has already proven her broodmare prowess by producing a Stakes-winning 2YO from her very first foal to race. This filly hails from one of the most active and successful female families in Australia, boasting an impressive 15 commercially bred fillies within her first five dams. Adding further pedigree power, her first three dam sires are all Champions, Redoute's Choice, Lonhro, and Encosta De Lago. Excitingly, this filly is bred on the exact same potent cross as Group 3 Pago Pago Stake winner, Skyhook.This is a rare opportunity to invest in a filly with strong residual value.

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.

Gai & Adrian TV

PHOTO GALLERY

View more

Keep up to date with all the news from Tulloch Lodge