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Gai & Adrian TV 26th December 2025

Sly Boots returns to the races at Royal Randwick on Sunday to contest the $160,000 Benchmark 78 Handicap over 1600 metres with jockey Regan Bayliss booked to ride.

EXPRESS YOUR INTEREST: Magic Millions Yearling Sale 2026 - Our Sale, Your Success

With the most magical time of year upon us, Christmas, we start to look ahead to the excitement of the Magic Millions January Yearling Sale and Racing Carnival. The Gold Coast is the setting for the start of the New Year for most commercial thoroughbred businesses, including ours.   Our Sale, Your Success:   We have a strong hand every year at Magic Millions in January, and we are now calling for expressions of interest from our ownership base to see who would like to be involved in the fun (the events) and the yearlings we secure in 2026.   Here is an example of what you are getting yourself involved in by joining forces with Gai and Adrian at Magic Millions.   Yearling Sale Success:   In the past three Magic Millions January yearling sales, Adrian and Gai have conditioned 15% of the Stakes winning graduates, yet we train less than 4% of the racehorses sold at this sale.   This recent success is no surprise. This sale has been responsible for some of the biggest names in our stable for decades: Storm Boy Alligator Blood Farnan Pierro Shout The Bar Sweet Idea Dance Hero Sebring WATCH: Listen to Adrian's thoughts on the upcoming sale here. Racetrack Success:   The Magic Millions Race Series now spans days, most notably the new 'Gold' race day run under the stars on the Saturday before the sale week (including the $3m Sunlight Slot race), and the main Magic Millions Race Day to conclude the Carnival, which includes 6 x $1m+ races headlined by the $3m MM 2YO Classic.   This feature race we have figured in prominently over the past three seasons too, filling the first four placings, just to show our racing success is current and consistent too. Storm Boy won in 2024, Platinum Jubilee and Summer Loving filled the minor placings in 2023, and this year The Playwright ran fourth, but won the $500,000 Ladies Bonus for her Tricolours connections.   In the main event in 2026 we have Shiki ($5) and Lumbini ($15) in the top 8 in betting. We also have The Three Hundred heading to the $1m MM Cup (1400m) after winning the Wyong MM 3yo and 4yo race, The Instructor on track for the MM Sprint (1100m), Shangri La Spring in great form leading into the $1m MM Stayers Cup (2200m), a few nice 2YOs set to land in the $500k Debut race, and a host of others a race away from booking their trip to the Gold Coast. We are also involving our owners in our 2026 Sunlight Slot with current favourite Grafterburners set to run for us. It's an exciting time of year for our team and connections, and now we are asking if you would like to join in our future success.   We look forward to bringing you plenty of insight into the 2026 version of this important sale for our stable through regular posts, and if you have interest in securing a share in the next generation of athletes for our stable, please REGISTER YOUR INTEREST FOR MAGIC MILLIONS 2026 HERE. Those of you attending the sale are also encouraged to register as this is where we will be communicating the details of an event we will be hosting for all of our owners in the lead up to the race day.   Once you have signed up, it is time now to set up your 'out of office' in preparation for Christmas.    Merry Christmas, have fun and stay safe,  From Gai, Adrian and the team at Tulloch Lodge  

Gai's Tip Sheet

Saturday 27th DECEMBER - ROYAL RANDWICKRail Position: +10m 1000m to Winning Post, 8m remainderCOLLECT YOUR CASH - Race 4, 1600m, R King 57.5kgAdrian and I have been very happy with how Collect Your Cash has come through his latest run at Randwick. He didn’t perform to expectations when finishing eighth, but we feel it was an off day and it's not unusual for a horse to race flat second-up off the back of a big effort first-up. Importantly, he has come out of that race well and he's bouncing along at home which is the key. He's dropping back to 1600 metres which isn't our usual preference, but in his case it's a distance that seems to suit him well and Rachel will be positive from barrier 5 to try and land in a forward spot where she can get him travelling strongly throughout. There's only seven runners but it's a tricky little race so it won't be easy, but if he bounces back to his best form there's no reason why he can't make his presence felt.SLY BOOTS - Race 6, 1600m, R Bayliss 58.5kgSly Boots is delighting Adrian and I ahead of this assignment. He was very good when resuming at Randwick a fortnight ago, and we particularly liked the way he travelled through the race before hitting the line strongly. He has taken plenty of improvement from that run and he comes here in great order, so we can't fault him. Stepping up to 1600 metres is ideal for him at this stage of the campaign, and Regan knows him inside out so he will allow him to find his feet early, settle where he’s comfortable and build into the race from the 600 metres. If he reproduces his Randwick effort and takes the natural improvement we expect him to, he should run a very competitive race and be right in the finish.NEWFOUNDLAND - Race 9, 2000m, A Roper 61.0kgNewfoundland is coming up beautifully ahead of this first-up run. His two trials have done their job in getting him fitter, and Adrian and I are very pleased with how he is tracking. He’s a wonderfully genuine stayer who's rarely run a bad race, so whilst his best form is over further 2000 metres is a suitable enough starting point. Anna’s claim is a handy advantage in this grade, and she should be able to land in the first half of the field from barrier 3 and have him travelling comfortably in a rhythm in the middle stages. If the leaders set a genuine gallop it will suit him because all he does is stay, and we expect him to be doing his best work through the line so fingers crossed he can run competitively to get his preparation off to an encouraging start.SHAMARKAND- Race 9, 2000m, R Bayliss 57.5kgShamarkand is progressing pleasingly ahead of his first-up run. Adrian and I have been very happy with how he has been training since the latest of his three trials, and these hit outs have given him a solid fitness base to kick off his preparation with. He's a dour stayer without much speed at all, so 2000 metres is very much a starting point and we expect him to find even this trip to be on the short side. With that said, we've put blinkers on in an attempt to liven him up and try and get him travelling a bit more positively in the run. Regan will see where he lands from barrier 13, but ideally he'd at least settle in midfield to try and pique the horse's interest rather than lobbing around out the back. If the leaders set a genuine gallop it'll suit him, and we just hope to see him either put himself into the race or close off strongly to show he's in good order and to get his preparation off to an encouraging start. SUNDAY 28th DECEMBER - CANBERRARail Position: TrueMISS FARNAN - Race 1, 1100m, L Beuzelin 56.0kgMiss Farnan is delighting Adrian and I ahead of her debut. She has done everything right in the lead-up to this race, and her two trials with Louis aboard have been excellent. We love the professionalism and tenacity she's shown, and these trials have given her a very good fitness base and educational grounding for a sharp 1000 metres first-up. Louis knows her well and should be able to have her travelling comfortably in a handy position from barrier 4 before asking her to quicken from the home turn to try and put the race to bed. She's a fast filly and this is a lovely starting point for her, so if she brings her trial form to race day she should be hard to beat here. RUSKANA - Race 3, 1300m, L Beuzelin 57.5kgRuskana is progressing pleasingly since his latest trial, and Adrian and I have been very happy with how he has come to hand ahead of his debut. He has had three trials to prepare for this, so they’ve given him a strong educational grounding as he's had the chance to learn what it's all about. These hit-outs have also built a very solid fitness base for 1300 metres first-up, and he has continued to please us in his training at home since his latest trial. Louis knows him well and he will be positive from barrier 11 to try and get forward into a prominent position so that he isn't being dictated to by the rest of the field. He's debuting at a realistic level and whilst he'll improve for the experience, he's forward enough to run a big race so we hope to see him saluting the judge for you to get his career off to the best possible start. WHACK ATTACK - Race 5, 1600m, Z Wadick 57.5kgWhack Attack is progressing pleasingly, and Adrian and I have been very happy with how he has come through last week's run at Goulburn. He produced a solid effort to finish fourth in Class 1 company in what was a strong race for the grade, and we expect him to take further natural improvement from it as he gradually becomes a more seasoned gelding. Stepping up to 1600 metres looks a positive move at this stage as all he does is keep galloping at the one pace, and Zac should be able to have him travelling comfortably in the run from barrier 4 before he starts to up the tempo from the 800 metres. He won well at this track first-up so he has course form which can count for a lot, and if he can improve over the longer trip we see no reason why he won't be right in the finish. SUNDAY 28th DECEMBER - GOSFORDRail Position: TrueLADY TASSORT - Race 8, 1100m, R Bayliss 58.5kgAdrian and I couldn’t be happier with Lady Tassort ahead of her reappearance. She hasn’t been seen at the races since September 2023, but as a result she has had plenty of time to mature and strengthen so she has returned in terrific shape this time in. She showed good ability early in her career with a creditable performance in the Group 3 Gimcrack Stakes, which has since produced the Group 1 winners Manaal and Lady Of Camelot so it was certainly an above average renewal. She has two impressive trial wins against her name this time in, and she has continued to do everything right since so she's had a faultless lead into this race. We know she's got a lot of speed, so we expect Regan to be able to press forward from barrier 8 and use this asset to his advantage to secure the front. From there she should be able to bowl along at an even tempo, and 1100 metres around this tight track where the emphasis is on speed looks like the ideal setup for her first-up. If she reproduces her recent trial form on race day we expect her to be hard to catch, so we hope to see her get her preparation off to a winning start for you all.BELLA MONTAGNA - Race 6, 1600m, R King 54.0kgBella Montagna looks a picture of health at present and she's trained on beautifully since her last run. She attacked the line very strongly on that occasion and would've won with a bit more luck, so she's certainly going the right way. This is a step up to Group 3 level so it's going to be tougher, and the mile on a tight track like Gosford probably isn't her ideal setup. However, it's a valuable race against her own sex and represents a brilliant opportunity for her to try and gain some valuable Black type. Rachel knows her well and from barrier 10 she probably won't have much choice but to bring her back, find a spot where she can travel comfortably and try to work in the race from there. Gosford can be a tricky track to come from behind at, and she'll probably be forced to come wide into the straight, so she's going to need some luck. However, she's in marvellous order and if the leaders go hard up front and set it up for the swoopers we see no reason why she won't be right there at the finish.MONDAY 29th DECEMBER - YARRA VALLEYRail Position: Out 3m Entire CircuitMY CHERIE AMOR - Race 3, 1209m, T Nugent 57.0kgMy Cherie Amor is delighting Adrian and I ahead of her first start. She showed good improvement from her first to second jumpout where she showed plenty of natural speed to lead, so we expect Teo to roll forward from barrier 9 to try and use this asset to cross the field and get into a better inside position. She's debuting against her own age and sex which is always our preference where possible so this is a positive, and this race is a realistic level for her to kick off in. She trialled well in blinkers so they stay on for race day to ensure she's focused on the task at hand, and if she can get into a good rhythm before delivering a strong kick we hope she will take plenty of catching.

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EXPRESS YOUR INTEREST: Magic Millions Yearling Sale 2026 - Our Sale, Your Success

With the most magical time of year upon us, Christmas, we start to look ahead to the excitement of the Magic Millions January Yearling Sale and Racing Carnival. The Gold Coast is the setting for the start of the New Year for most commercial thoroughbred businesses, including ours.
 
Our Sale, Your Success:
 
We have a strong hand every year at Magic Millions in January, and we are now calling for expressions of interest from our ownership base to see who would like to be involved in the fun (the events) and the yearlings we secure in 2026.
 
Here is an example of what you are getting yourself involved in by joining forces with Gai and Adrian at Magic Millions.
 
Yearling Sale Success:
 
In the past three Magic Millions January yearling sales, Adrian and Gai have conditioned 15% of the Stakes winning graduates, yet we train less than 4% of the racehorses sold at this sale.
 
This recent success is no surprise. This sale has been responsible for some of the biggest names in our stable for decades:
  • Storm Boy
  • Alligator Blood
  • Farnan
  • Pierro
  • Shout The Bar
  • Sweet Idea
  • Dance Hero
  • Sebring

WATCH: Listen to Adrian's thoughts on the upcoming sale here.



Racetrack Success:
 
The Magic Millions Race Series now spans days, most notably the new 'Gold' race day run under the stars on the Saturday before the sale week (including the $3m Sunlight Slot race), and the main Magic Millions Race Day to conclude the Carnival, which includes 6 x $1m+ races headlined by the $3m MM 2YO Classic.
 
This feature race we have figured in prominently over the past three seasons too, filling the first four placings, just to show our racing success is current and consistent too. Storm Boy won in 2024, Platinum Jubilee and Summer Loving filled the minor placings in 2023, and this year The Playwright ran fourth, but won the $500,000 Ladies Bonus for her Tricolours connections.
 
In the main event in 2026 we have Shiki ($5) and Lumbini ($15) in the top 8 in betting. We also have The Three Hundred heading to the $1m MM Cup (1400m) after winning the Wyong MM 3yo and 4yo race, The Instructor on track for the MM Sprint (1100m), Shangri La Spring in great form leading into the $1m MM Stayers Cup (2200m), a few nice 2YOs set to land in the $500k Debut race, and a host of others a race away from booking their trip to the Gold Coast. We are also involving our owners in our 2026 Sunlight Slot with current favourite Grafterburners set to run for us.



It's an exciting time of year for our team and connections, and now we are asking if you would like to join in our future success.
 
We look forward to bringing you plenty of insight into the 2026 version of this important sale for our stable through regular posts, and if you have interest in securing a share in the next generation of athletes for our stable, please REGISTER YOUR INTEREST FOR MAGIC MILLIONS 2026 HERE. Those of you attending the sale are also encouraged to register as this is where we will be communicating the details of an event we will be hosting for all of our owners in the lead up to the race day.
 
Once you have signed up, it is time now to set up your 'out of office' in preparation for Christmas. 
 
Merry Christmas, have fun and stay safe, 
From Gai, Adrian and the team at Tulloch Lodge

 

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HORSES AVAILABLE

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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