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Gai & Adrian TV 30th December 2026

We’re heading to the tight-turning Canterbury track tonight with four serious chances. 

Playing By The Rules

Emma Reeves aids us with programming and identifies who she thinks is the best placed horse each weekend.  Sovereign Hill, Saturday 31st January, Rosehill, Race 5: I do think that The Instructor ticks all the on paper boxes, provided the long trip north and back again has not affected him, which it does not appear to have. I have spoken about his story recently though, so I have instead gone with another interesting case study in Sovereign Hill. Two years ago, this gelding was shaping up as one of our main Golden Slipper seeds in a year where we absolutely dominated the two year old ranks. A minor setback put the Group 1 dream on hold and he didn’t quite return with the same vigour in his next two preparations. This time around we have finally had a clear run with him and it showed first up when he recorded a dominant 4.8 length win, strikingly similar to his two year old debut victory. That is the horse we have been expecting to see. The next question was whether you capitalise on that form and step straight into Saturday grade, which is worth more than double the prizemoney while carrying little weight, or take another midweek win and step up from there, potentially carrying an extra five kilos. I prefer our horses to gradually step up in trip and felt that overlooking Saturday’s race could be a missed opportunity as it looks very winnable. I do not think there is a great deal of difference in how you are rehandicapped after a midweek win versus a Saturday win and if the plan does not come off, the midweeks are not going anywhere. Let’s see if this calculated risk pays off.

Gai's Tip Sheet

WEDNESDAY 4th FEBRUARY - WARWICK FARMRail Position: +3m EntireFEMININO, Race 1, 1400m, 2.20pm, T Clark, 56kgFeminino ran a terrific race when finishing third on debut at Kensington a fortnight ago. She did everything right and showed a tenacious attitude to not go down without a fight, so it was an encouraging performance. She’s taken plenty of natural benefit from the run as you might expect, and she’s going to relish stretching out to 1400 metres here as she’s bred to thrive as she gets over further. Tim will be positive from her lovely barrier in 2 to land in a forward position, and the slightly steadier tempo of this longer race will enable her to travel comfortably in the run. There are a few older horses in opposition and it can be tough for three year olds to take them on, but she’s exactly the sort of filly who’s capable of holding her own and we expect her to be right there at the finish.DOUBLE VISION, Race 1, 1400m, 2.20pm, A Hyeronimus, 57kgDouble Vision ran a terrific race when finishing third on debut at Kensington. She did everything right and showed a tenacious attitude to not go down without a fight, so it was an extremely encouraging performance. She’s taken plenty of natural benefit from the run as you might expect, and she’s going to relish stretching out to 1400 metres here as she’s bred to thrive as she gets over slightly further. Adam will be positive from her lovely barrier in 3 to land in a forward position, and the slightly steadier tempo of this longer race will enable her to travel comfortably in the run. She’s a four year old taking on some younger horses which is often an advantage, and with plenty of improvement forthcoming we expect her to be right there at the finish.WRITTEN IN WRATH, Race 2, 1200m, 2.55pm, R Bayliss, 57kgWritten In Wrath is delighting us ahead of his first career start. His two trials this time in have been excellent, and the way he sprinted clear of his rivals to win his most recent one by 4.75 lengths was most impressive. As such, whilst he’s debuting in a competitive race we don’t think he’s out of his depth and he deserves his chance to prove himself at this level. Regan knows him extremely well, so he’ll be positive from barrier 12 to try and work forward and get across into a more favourable inside position. 1200 metres is a lovely starting point for him and Warwick Farm’s a fair track, so he should be able to get into a comfortable rhythm in the middle stages before unleashing his turn of foot in the home straight. The weather forecast is dry so we expect the track to dry out into the Good range which will suit him, so with even luck in running we expect him to give this a good shake to get his career off to an exciting start.LITTLE IRIS, Race 3, 1400m, 3.30pm, T Clark, 57kgLittle Iris gave us such a thrill when winning so tenaciously on debut at Canterbury. She simply wouldn’t take no for an answer, and these battling qualities are going to take her a long way. She’s come through the run in wonderful order and she’s taken plenty of natural benefit from it, so she strips fitter here. This race is a lovely steppingstone for her against her own age group, and whilst she’s taking on the boys we aren’t put off by this. She’s drawn to do no work in barrier 1, so we envisage her rolling forward to make her own luck from the front once again. She’s going to relish stretching out to 1400 metres so we expect this to bring about further improvement, and we are confident she’s got the upside to be right there at the finish once again.ASSAILANT, Race 6, 2400m, 5.15pm, A Hyeronimus, 57kgAssailant got his preparation off to a fantastic start when going down all guns blazing to finish second at Canterbury. He’s one paced so we’re wasting no time getting him out in trip, but these European based stayers can handle it so we expect him to relish every yard of the 2400 metres. He’s drawn well in barrier 5 so Adam should be able to settle him in a handy position where he can travel comfortably in the run. This is a lovely race for him and with improvement to come off the back of his first-up run, we expect him to be hard to beat.HEAT MISSILE, Race 7, 1400m, 5.50pm, T Clark, 56.5kgHeat Missile was a victim of circumstance at Randwick last time, as she was caught wide in the run and then lacked the turn of foot needed to be featuring in the finish. She’s dropping back in grade here, and this combined with the step up to 1400 metres promises to suit her down to the ground. She’s placed over course and distance previously so we know she goes well here, and she’s drawn a much softer gate this time in barrier 1. As such, Tim should be able to position her in a handy spot in the run either on or close to the speed, and if she enjoys all the favours in the run we expect her to be very hard to beat.

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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

Satono Aladdin/Sayyzel '24

This colt is by Satono Aladdin, the elite son of Deep Impact whose progeny have dominated the New Zealand and Australian racing scenes with their signature turn of foot and incredible versatility. The Waterhouse Bott stable has had immense success with the Japanese influence, and this colt represents a masterful cross, being out of the Zabeel mare Sayyzel. As the first foal of the mare, he carries the fresh energy of a young producer combined with a deep, blue-blooded pedigree that includes the legendary Champion Starcraft and Group 1 winner Forum Floatie, adding genuine international class and a proven "big race" DNA to a sharp, athletic profile. Physically, he is a beautifully balanced and elegant individual with a great way of going and a strong, square hindquarter that is characteristic of the best Satono Aladdins. He displays a purposeful, fluid walk and a professional’s attitude, giving the impression he will be a natural to train and will come to hand as a high-quality three-year-old. Offered through the Rich Hill Stud draft—the same nursery responsible for siring his champion father and numerous top-level graduates—he shapes as a colt with real upside and a pedigree that brings both speed and classic New Zealand toughness.

Proisir/Ruqqaya '24

This colt is by Proisir, the reigning Champion New Zealand Sire whose meteoric rise has been defined by his ability to produce elite, multi-million dollar earners like Prowess and Legarto. The Waterhouse/Bott stable has seen firsthand the tenacity and class of the sire's progeny, and this individual was a real standout for the team. He is a half-brother to the dual Group 1 winner and successful sire Grunt, winner of the Australian Guineas and Makybe Diva Stakes, as well as the Group 2 winner and Group 1-placed Zayydani. Out of the Van Nistelrooy mare Ruqqaya, he comes from the same family as NZ Horse Of The Year, Ocean ParkHe is a big, rangy, and commanding colt with a huge overstep and a purposeful walk that demands attention. He possesses great scope and a deep girth, giving the impression he will develop into a top-tier three-year-old capable of reaching the highest level over a variety of distances. Offered through the Trelawney Stud draft, New Zealand's longest-established commercial thoroughbred farm with a storied history of producing champions like Ocean Park and Granny Smith, he shapes as a blue-chip prospect with genuine stallion potential and a pedigree that is among the finest in the book.

Super Seth/Out Of The Park '24

This colt is by Super Seth, the Caulfield Guineas-winning son of Dundeel whose first crop has already made a massive impact on the track with elite Group 1 talent. The Waterhouse Bott stable has a high opinion of the sire's progeny, finding them to be tough, versatile athletes that thrive under the Tulloch Lodge regime. He is out of the Group 3 winning Ocean Park mare Out Of The Park, a talented performer on the track who hails from a storied black-type family. Physically, he is a beautifully balanced, strong-bodied colt with a great way of going and a powerful, square hindquarter, giving the impression he will be a natural to train and possesses the engine to compete at the highest level. Offered through the legendary Waikato Stud draft, a nursery that has produced a relentless stream of champions including I Wish I Win, Probabeel and our own Group 1 Derby winner, Major Beel. He shapes as a colt with significant upside and a pedigree that perfectly blends speed with classic New Zealand strength.

Satono Aladdin/No More Doubt '24

This colt is by Satono Aladdin, the elite son of Deep Impact whose progeny have dominated the New Zealand and Australian racing scenes with their signature turn of foot. He is a full brother to the high-class Group 2 winner Lantern Way, a horse who showcased immense talent winning the Hawke's Bay Guineas. This colt is out of the Redoute's Choice mare No More Doubt, hailing from a powerful international family that includes dual G1 winner Say No More, ensuring a pedigree drenched in quality and proven performance. Physically, he is a classic Tulloch Lodge athlete: strong, well-grown, and possessed of a powerful hindquarter that suggests he will have the same engine as his accomplished brother. He moved with purpose and a professional’s attitude during inspections, giving the impression he will be a natural to train and handle the elite Tulloch Lodge system with ease. Offered through the Rich Hill Stud draft, a nursery renowned for producing tough, top-level graduates like Melbourne Cup hero Prince of Penzance and star miler Jimmy Choux, he shapes as a colt with massive upside. He has a great look about him, and the pedigree reads like one you want to be involved in.

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