Prism
Please wait...

Gai Waterhouse | Home

Latest Updates

Gai & Adrian TV 15/03/24

Tropical Squall gave us all such a huge thrill when winning the Group 1 Surround Stakes at Randwick two weeks ago and this exciting 3YO filly by Prized Icon will look to secure her 3rd Group 1 win in the Coolmore Classic on Saturday with Tim Clark in the saddle.

Gai's Tip Sheet

SATURDAY 16TH MARCH – ROSEHILL GARDENSRail Position: RAIL - TrueCHATEAU MIRAVAL (Race 3, 1.40pm, 1200m, T Clark, 55.5kg)Chateau Miraval ran a nice race in her last start at Group 2 level. She hasn’t missed a beat since and looks terrific ahead of this intended assignment. She is a well-bred, lovely looking filly who continues to blossom, and gaining Black Type would only enhance her value going forwards. Tim will be positive from barrier 3 to look to use her natural speed to his advantage and try to set a tempo to suit himself from the front. As you would expect, this looks a competitive race on paper but she’s in fantastic order and we expect her to be challenging at the finish.SOUTHERN CHARM (Race 3, 1.40pm, 1200m, R Bayliss, 55.5kg)Southern Charm gave us all such a thrill when winning so tenaciously in her most recent outing at Warwick Farm. She showed a terrific attitude to knuckle down and repel a persistent challenger, and they pulled clear of the rest of the field which is always a positive sign. We expect the step up in distance to 1200 metres to bring about further improvement, and she has been training nicely ahead of this intended assignment. She rises in grade significantly here to Group 3 level, but is a well-bred filly who continues to blossom, and gaining Black Type would only enhance her value going forwards. Regan will be positive from barrier 7 to roll forward into a prominent position, on or just behind the speed. This looks a competitive renewal on paper, but she is an exciting filly and we are hopeful that she will be fighting out the finish.ANODE (Race 4, 2.15pm, 1200m, A Hyeronimus, 55.5kg)Anode is in super shape ahead Saturday’s race. We were delighted with his most recent trial at Warwick Farm and he appears to have taken great confidence from that impressive display. His trackwork has been very pleasing and we have been delighted with his most recent gallops. He is a very professional colt who is a joy to train and he looks terrific at present. He will appreciate the rise in distance to 1200 metres here and it should enable him to get into a much better rhythm. He has the gate speed to overcome his wide draw in barrier 11 and Adam will be positive from there to try and take luck out of the equation. This looks a competitive renewal, but he’s an exciting colt and we expect him to be fighting out the finish.JOHNNY THE KID (Race 4, 2.15pm, 1200m, R Bayliss, 55.5kg)Johnny The Kid ran an excellent race on debut at Warwick Farm. He showed a terrific attitude to battle tenaciously down the straight and he was narrowly beaten at the line by a promising filly with the benefit of race experience. He appears to have taken nice improvement in his track work since and he is tighter and sharper in condition. He rises in grade significantly here to Group 3 level but has been showing all the right signs that he is more than capable of handling the challenge. Regan will be positive from barrier 9 to get him rolling along into a forward position, on or just behind the pace. This looks a very competitive race on paper, but he’s open to plenty of improvement second-up and we expect him to be competitive for a long way.THE THREE HUNDRED (Race 4, 2.15pm, 1200m, S Clipperton, 55.5kg)The Three Hundred ran a super race in his last start in the Listed Lonhro Plate at Randwick. He wasn’t beaten far at the line and his closing sectionals were extremely pleasing, showing that he well and truly belongs at that level. He’s trialled at nicely at Rosehill since and we have been delighted with his trackwork ahead of this intended assignment. He will appreciate the rise in distance to 1200 metres here and it should enable him to get into a much better rhythm. Sam will be positive from the barrier 1 to roll forward into a prominent position, on or just behind the speed. This looks a competitive race on paper, but he’s entitled to plenty of improvement second-up and we expect him to be competitive for a long way.JUST FINE (Race 5, 2.50pm, 2000m, R Bayliss, 58kg)Just Fine was disappointing first-up and we feel that you can put a line through that performance. He has taken nice improvement in his trackwork since and appears to be sharper and tighter in condition. The step up in trip to 2000 metres here should enable him to get into a much better rhythm and we expect the extra distance to bring about further improvement. He’s had a trip away to the beach this week where he enjoyed stretching his legs in the ocean and having a roll in the sand. He appears to thoroughly enjoy these outings and he was full off himself afterwards. Regan will be positive from barrier 5 to roll forward and look to set fractions to suit himself from the front. He’s open to plenty of improvement second-up here and we expect him to be challenging at the finish.OMNI MAN (Race 6, 3.25pm, 1100m, T Clark, 54kg)Omni Man ran another terrific race at Rosehill three weeks ago. He battled gamely down the straight and wasn’t beaten far at the line. He hasn't missed a beat since and he is holding his condition extremely well. He’s a lovely natured gelding who has taken nice improvement from both starts so far this campaign and he should be ready to peak third-up in this contest. Tim will be positive from barrier 3 to try and take luck out of the equation. This looks a competitive race on paper, but he’s in good order and we expect him to be fighting out the finish yet again.LES VAMPIRES (Race 7, 4pm, 1500m, A Hyeronimus, 56.5kg)Les Vampires ran another excellent race in his last start Randwick two weeks ago despite the finishing position. He battled gamely down the straight and was very brave at the finish to not be beaten far at the line. He’s come through the run in wonderful order, so whilst he’s racing on an a seven-day back-up he’s fourth-up now and ready for the challenge. He looks fantastic and has the gate speed to overcome his wide draw in barrier 12, so Adam will be positive from there to try and take luck out of the equation. This looks another competitive field on paper, but he’s in super order and we are hopeful that he can strike for a second time this campaign in this valuable contest.RAF ATTACK (Race 7, 4pm, 1500m, R Bayiss, 56.5kg)Raf Attack had no luck in running whatsoever first-up at Randwick so you can put a line through that performance. He has taken nice improvement in his trackwork since and he is sharper and tighter in condition. We were very pleased with his gallop in the lead up to the race on morning Tuesday and he has the gate speed to overcome his wide draw in barrier 14. Regan will be positive from there to get him rolling along into the lead, or close to it as he’ll be well suited by a genuine end to end gallop. We are hopeful for a much smother run in transit here and with even luck in running we expect him to give a bold show and them all something to catch.TROPICAL SQUALL (Race 8, 4.35pm, 1500m, T Clark, 54.5kg)Tropical Squall gave us all such a huge thrill when winning the Group 1 Surround Stakes at Randwick two weeks ago. She was there to be shot at in the home straight and she had a several determined challengers in pursuit, but her terrific attitude came to the fore and she simply wouldn’t be denied. She’s come through the run in wonderful order and will relish the step-up in distance to 1500 metres here. She has drawn wide draw in barrier 17 to overcome, but we know she’s got good gate speed, so we expect her to roll forward to make her own luck from the front. She’s taking on more seasoned fillies and mares in this contest, but she’s got a terrific attitude and a fierce will to win, and this will take her a long way. With even luck in running we are hopeful that she will be fighting out the finish yet again.SATURDAY 16TH MARCH – CAULFIELDRail Position: RAIL - Out 6m Entire CircuitAMBASSADORIAL (Race 2, 12.45pm, 1600m, J Childs, 58kg)Ambassadorial ran a terrific race in his last start Pakenham two weeks ago. He battled gamely down the straight and was very brave at the finish to come back and challenge the eventual winner again approaching the line. He appears to be firing on all cylinders again after last week and is working very well ahead of this intended assignment. He looks fantastic and has drawn well in in barrier 3 so Jordan will be positive from there to try and take luck out of the equation. This looks a small yet competitive field on paper, but he’s in super order and we are hopeful that he can bring home the bacon third-up in this valuable contest.

KEEP UP TO DATE WITH ALL THE NEWS FROM TULLOCH LODGE

RSVP: Tulloch Lodge Yearling Parade at Evergreen Stud

Our not to be missed annual Tulloch Lodge Yearling Parade is set for Friday 8th March at 11am followed by 1pm lunch at Merewether Surfhouse.

This is a great opportunity to meet first hand the Magic Millions, Karaka and Classic yearlings we have shares available in, with Adrian, our bloodstock team and our breaker Johnny Butler on hand to talk through each of them.

Last year at the corresponding event we paraded eight yearlings for existing owners:

  1. STORM BOY (Justify x Pelican) - $3m Magic Millions winner and current Group 1 Golden Slipper favourite
  2. SHANGRI LA EXPRESS (Alabama Express x Sent From Above) - winner of the $1m Golden Gift and Kirkham Stakes and third favourite for the Group 1 Golden Slipper
  3. SHIVERMEPINK (Zoustar x Pretty In Pink) - Close second to Too Darn Lizzie in a trial a week ago, will trial again before racing in the Autumn.
  4. SHANGRI LA SPRING (Castelvecchio x Opportunity)- looked sharp in his jump-outs before a spell. Returns to the stable with a view to racing through the back end of the Autumn and Winter.
  5. I AM A ROCKSTAR (Fastnet Rock x I Am A Star) - trialled for the first time with a nice 2nd placing a fortnight ago. He has since been spelled. A horse to follow, looks progressive.
  6. CAPITALIST X ESPAANIYAH colt - he had a set back in January. Showed good speed before that. Returns to work in the Autumn. 
  7. PARIS TYCOON (Written Tycoon x Paris Match) - jumped out last preparation before a spell. Returns to work later this month. Expect to see more of her this preparation. 
  8. INVINCIBLE DUCHESS (I Am Invincible x Ben's Duchess) - returns to work later this month. Has been well educated, just physically has not been ready to trial in earlier preparations. 

As you can see, attending this parade can be very worthwhile, and the group of 8 are still relatively unexposed so who knows what other race wins we can add to the CVs of these current 2YOs over the next 12 months. 

VIDEO: Skip to 8.57 to hear what Adrian and Bruce had to say at last year's parade about STORM BOY in the video below.



Date

Friday 8th March

Time

11am - Yearling Parade at Evergreen Stud

1pm - Lunch at Merewether Surfhouse

 

Address

Evergreen Stud

2163 Pacific Hwy, Heatherbrae, NSW, 2324

Merewether Surfhouse 

5 Henderson Parade, Merewether, NSW, 2291

RSVP for our 2024 Tulloch Lodge Yearling Parade to Emma Coleman at ecoleman@gaiwaterhouse.com.au by Wednesday 28th February. Please also note if you would like to join us for lunch overlooking the famous Merewether Beach (pro-rata cost per head).

Read more

HORSES AVAILABLE

Gai & Adrian TV

Keep up to date with all the news from Tulloch Lodge