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Gai & Adrian TV - 17th October 2026

A big Saturday ahead for Gai & Adrian, with runners across Randwick, Caulfield, Newcastle and Bendigo.

Playing By The Rules

Emma Reeves takes us behind the scenes each weekend, breaking down the programming decisions behind one of the stable’s runners.Bella Montagna, Saturday 17th October, Randwick, Race 4:  I try very hard not to repeat myself every week but some stories deserve rehashing and I think this is one of them. Back in June we set this mare on a Group 1 Metropolitan Handicap preparation. Fast forward approximately three months and her Grand Final had been downgraded to a Group 2. I often mention the importance of being flexible with plans but this is one scenario I've never come across. It still felt like a nice path for her but when the Group 3 Colin Stephen, a week before her original Grand Final, looked like attracting only a handful of runners, diverting her there felt like an opportunity too good to miss, with a similar outcome in terms of Black Type for her pedigree page. While we didn't get the result we had hoped for, she was only beaten a length and it lined her up perfectly for this Saturday's $500,000 Group 3 St Leger Stakes over 2600 metres on what we desperately hope will remain a very wet track, as she thrives on it. With multiple Stakes placings to her name, she incurs no penalty and comes in with a featherlight 53.5kg. She's fit, it's a small field and there's huge prizemoney on offer, so all here at Tulloch Lodge are continuing their rain dance in the hope we'll be dancing in it come Saturday.

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TUESDAY 27th OCTOBER - HAWKESBURYRail Position: +5m 1100m-450m, True RemainderMarkos Port - Race 4, 3.05pm, 1800m, R Bayliss 59.0kgAdrian and I have been delighted with how Markos Port has progressed this preparation. He has yet to finish outside the placings in three career starts, and his latest third at Warwick Farm over 1600 metres reads particularly well. He was beaten less than a length by True Tone and Tharwa, with True Tone since finishing third in the Listed Geelong Classic and Tharwa finishing fourth in the Group 3 Ethereal Stakes. That is very solid form for this level. The step up to 1800 metres is a natural progression for him. His fitness is right up to the mark and he has drawn barrier 8, so Regan will be able to use his natural speed to find a handy position and get him into a comfortable rhythm. He is going great at home and we expect him to run a bold race for you all.Frankie's Boy - Race 4.05pm, 1800m, R King 59.0kgAdrian and I are delighted with how Frankie's Boy is going ahead of this race. He has had two solid runs this preparation, and we were particularly pleased with his effort at Goulburn last time out, where he led over 1600 metres and kept fighting to the line to finish fourth. Those two runs have brought his fitness right up to the mark, and stepping up to 1800 metres looks ideal for him at this stage. He has drawn beautifully in barrier 2, so Rachel should be able to land in a forward position and get him into a comfortable rhythm. He sustained a small cut to his off hind over the weekend so he was treated with triprim, a low grade anti inflammatory, and it has knocked it on the head quickly. He hasn't missed any work and he's remained sound throughout. Frankie's Boy is looking terrific at home and has continued to please us in his work, so we expect him to run a bold race for you all, hopefully breaking his maiden.Duke of Arrakis - Race 6, 4.20pm, 1400m, R Bayliss 60.5kgAdrian and I are pleased with how Duke of Arrakis is going ahead of his third run this preparation. He was disappointing at Rosehill last time out, but we know he is capable of better and he's showing positive signs at home. He drops back in grade and remains at 1400 metres, which will suit him with two runs now under his belt. From barrier 9, Regan will look to roll forward and find a handy position where he can settle into a comfortable rhythm. He is fit and well, and we expect him to bounce back and run a competitive race for you all where he will hopefully increase his value for his impending sale and put some prizemoney in your pockets.WEDNSDAY 28th OCTOBER - WARWICK FARMRail Position:+5m 1000m - W/Post, +3m RemainderSavvy Spy - Race 2, 3.35pm, 2400m, T Clark 54.0kgAdrian and I are delighted with how Savvy Spy is going following his impressive win at Hawkesbury last time out. He finished strong over 2000 metres and we were particularly pleased with the way he went through the line. Stepping up to 2400 metres is the natural progression for him now that he is deeper into his preparation. He does rise in grade, but he gets in with just 54 kilos and has drawn nicely in barrier 4. With only seven runners, Tim should be able to find a comfortable position and give him every chance to see out the distance strongly. He has continued to please us at home, and we expect him to be tough to beat.

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RSVP: Breakfast with The Stars - Sunday 2nd August

RSVP: BREAKFAST WITH THE STARS

Kick off the new racing season with an exclusive, behind-the-scenes morning at Royal Randwick. To celebrate the horses' birthday, we’re inviting you to get an early look at the stars of our 2026 Spring Carnival and the very first of this year’s two-year-olds in action.

Join us at the Randwick trainers' tower on Sunday, August 2nd, from 7:00 am to 9:00 am for 'Breakfast with the Stars'. This is your front-row seat to watch our spring contenders breeze, scout our premier Melbourne Cup and Cox Plate prospects, and be among the first to see the next generation of Tulloch Lodge talent under saddle. While you watch the trackwork, enjoy a selection of breakfast bites and mimosas, paired with live insights from Adrian Bott and our bloodstock team.

RSVP HERE before Friday 24th July.

Sunday 2nd August 

Time

7am to 9am

Address

Royal Randwick Racecourse

Alison Rd, Randwick NSW 2031

RSVP HERE before Friday 24th July.

We look forward to seeing many of you at Randwick and showcasing some of our stars.

Happy Racing,

Gai & Adrian 

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HORSES AVAILABLE

Hellbent/Husson's Kiss '24

Hellbent has quickly developed into one of the most progressive young sires in Australia. His progeny has speed, toughness and a sharp turn of foot. He has already produced Group 1 winners Magic Time and Benedetta, along with high-class performers such as Fully Lit, Vivy Air, Revengeance, Zip Lock and Hong Kong Derby winner Invincible Ibis. On pedigree, this filly has plenty behind her. She is out of the Husson mare Husson’s Kiss, a winner who was also placed in the Tasmanian Oaks, and the family has already produced multiple winners including The Nephew, a tough staying type who won the Tasmanian Derby. The second dam Senro Kisaki adds another layer of quality through Rubisaki, a high class mare who won at Group 2 level and performed well in strong Group races, so there is real substance running through the page.She is doing very well in her first preparation at Randwick.

Snitzel/Amiche '24

FINAL 5% SHARE AVAILABLE: By Snitzel, one of the defining stallions of the modern era, this filly has the sort of pedigree that immediately stands out. His record speaks for itself, with 170 stakes winners and 110 Group winners, while horses like Marhoona, Redzel, Lady Shenandoah, Russian Revolution, Shamus Award, Wild Ruler and In The Congo show the level of class and consistency he continues to produce.The page underneath is just as appealing. She is out of Amiche, a five-time winner by Nicconi, and this is her first foal. Amiche is a half-sister to Duais, a multiple Group 1 winner and one of the toughest mares of her generation. There is another nice angle here as well, with Nicconi’s daughters already leaving horses like Magic Time and King Kirk.It is a very easy filly to like. Snitzel gives her that proven top-end Australian sire power, and the mare’s side brings toughness, depth and proper racetrack performance. She reads like the sort of filly who can win you the Slipper.

Pierro/Poetic Harmony '24

FINAL 5% SHARE AVAILABLE: This filly is by Pierro, the sire of six Group 1 winners including top-class fillies Arcadia Queen and Pinot. She is out of the two-year-old winning mare Poetic Harmony, a sharp winner over 1100 metres, and the pedigree has an international edge through Poet’s Voice as broodmare sire, responsible for fillies such as Group winner and Group 1 placed My Whisper and Group winner Lady Charlotte. The wider family adds further depth and class, featuring European Champion three-year-old Adayar and Group 1 winner National Defense, giving this filly a page that reads well both locally and internationally.Physically, she is a neat, racy type with a big, purposeful walk that suggests she will cover ground efficiently. She has the look of a filly that can come to hand early, while still having the pedigree strength to train on as she matures. From Newhaven Park, a nursery with a long history of producing elite juvenile performers, she shapes as a filly with plenty going for her physically and on paper.

Snitzel/Dalt Vila '24

174 stakes winners, 110 Group winners and 28 individual Group 1 winners. Snitzel’s influence on Australian racing has been nothing short of extraordinary, and his record speaks for itself.The page underneath gives this filly a really appealing international pedigree. She is out of Dalt Vila, a daughter of Deep Impact, whose influence as a broodmare sire is growing all the time, with 63 stakes winners and 47 Group winners. Dalt Vila is a half-sister to Dalkala, the Champion Older Female in France, while the family also includes Four Moves Ahead, a high-class Australian filly who won at Group 2 level and measured up in the best company.She is a beautiful filly who handled her first preparation at Randwick with ease. She is a lovely, fluid mover with a great attitude.

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