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Gai & Adrian TV - 4th July 2026

It's a smaller team for the stable this Saturday, with three runners set to line up at Rosehill and Wyong. All have trained on well and head to the races with genuine claims of performing strongly.

Playing By The Rules

Emma Reeves aids us with programming and identifies who she thinks is the best placed horse each weekend. Mo Chroi, Saturday 4th July, Rosehill, Race 7:This is less of a 'rule follower' and more of an interesting horse to follow. He was bought as a three year old colt from the Goffs London Sale almost exactly a year ago, having had just two starts in Ireland, one as a two year old and a maiden win as a three year old. He was released from quarantine in early August and spent a few weeks having a look around Flemington before heading out for a spell.During his next preparation, the decision was made to geld him and, as is so often the case, everything fell into place from there. He trialled twice over distances well short of his best and showed a turn of foot that so many imported stayers don't possess. That was the one thing that gave me confidence heading into his Australian debut over 1550 metres around the tight-turning Canterbury circuit, a combination that would bring most imports unstuck. He won with a bit in hand that day, stamping himself as a possible Spring Carnival contender.Saturday's run has been chosen as the next step to determine whether he's ready to join our ‘A-team’ of carnival horses. While it's a sizeable step up in grade, I'm hoping it shines a light on a future star.

Gai's Tip Sheet

WEDNESDAY 7th JULY - CANTERBURYRail Position: +6M EntireFARFETCHED, Race 1, 1100m, 12.50pm, A Hyeronimus, 58.5kgFarfetched got her preparation off to a fantastic start when finishing second at Warwick Farm a fortnight ago. She’s taken plenty of natural improvement from that so she’s strips fitter here, and whilst she sticks to 1100 metres for now we expect her to be sharper with the benefit of that run under her belt. She’s drawn a lovely barrier in 3 so Adam should be able to roll forward from there and establish her in a prominent position, and whilst she’s unproven on a heavy track she’s got form on soft surfaces so we’re confident she’ll handle the conditions. If anything, we're hopeful that it will make it feel like a 1200 metre race which would suit. She’s an extremely likeable and consistent filly who thoroughly deserves to get her nose in front, and she’s got plenty going for her here so fingers crossed this is her day.LADY INVICTUS, Race 3, 1200m, 2.00pm, A Hyeronimus, 59.5kgLady Invictus did us proud with her terrific effort to finish third at Rosehill last time. It’s a big jump from a midweek city race to a Saturday, but she acquitted herself with huge credit and lost nothing in defeat. She’s dropping back in grade here as this is a lovely race for her against her own age group, and the step up to 1200 metres is probably what she’s looking for at this stage of her preparation. She’s drawn a lovely barrier in 2 so Adam should be able to go forward from there and control the race to suit himself, and she’s proven on a soft 7 which hopefully translates into heavy track form tomorrow. She’s holding her condition well and training the house down at home, so we see no reason why she won’t find herself back in the Winner’s Circle once again.THINK I WILL, Race 6, 1900m, 3.45pm, A Roper (2kg), 56.5kgThink I Will has been a reformed character since stepping up in trip and getting the blinkers on. It was a big jump in grade from a Kembla maiden to this same grade of race over course and distance last time, but he took it in his stride and give his opposition a convincing beating. He’s come through that run in great shape and done everything right since, so we can’t fault him ahead of this. He’s also going three weeks between runs which has enabled him to get over his previous exertions, and he has a real spring in his step ahead of this outing. He sticks to 1900 metres for now and Anna’s another very talented apprentice who takes a valuable 2kg off his back, so she’ll endeavour to roll forward from barrier 15 to try and repeat the front running tactics that have been so successful the last twice. He’s creeping up in the weights so this is going to be tougher and the opposition looks to have a bit more depth to it than last time, but he’s rapidly improving and we see no reason why he won’t be hard to beat once again.STEEL STRIKE, Race 7, 1250m, 4.20pm, A Hyeronimus, 59.5kgSteel Strike is in great shape ahead of his return. He took good improvement from his first trial to finish second in his most recent outing at Rosehill, and these two trips away from home have switched him on nicely. He was a model of consistency last preparation when placing twice at the midweeks and once in a Saturday grade race, and he’s had a break since then during which he was gelded which many deem the ultimate gear change. As such, we’re confident he has the potential to improve a lot this time in and this is a very attractive starting point for him. He’s drawn to do no work in barrier 1 so whilst he might not have the speed to lead, Adam will be positive from there to try and hold a handy spot where he can make his own luck accordingly. He broke his maiden over course and distance so we know he’s effective at this track, and whilst he’ll improve with racing and as he stretches out over a bit further he’s forward enough to run a big race here.

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RSVP: Yearling Parade At Evergreen Stud - Sunday 22nd February

It is a pleasure to invite you to the Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott Racing Annual Yearling Parade, hosted at the beautiful Evergreen Stud on Sunday, February 22nd. Kicking off at 11:30 AM, the event offers an exclusive first look at our latest crop of athletes as they showcase the quality and potential we are so excited to bring to Tulloch Lodge this season.

This parade has become a proven "must-attend" event for unearthing top-class talent. Over the last two years, this very path has been trodden by future stars including:

  • CLASS OF 2025: Shiki (Group 3 Gimcrack Stakes and Aquis Gold Pearl winner), Miss Chanel (2nd Group 3 Widden Stakes), By Choice (winner on debut and 3rd in Magic Millions 2YO Classic)
  • CLASS OF 2024: Storm Boy (Magic Millions 2YO Classic winner and now sire at Coolmore Stud), Shangri La Express (Golden Gift winner), and King Kirk (Group 3 Breeders' Plate winner)

Following the parade, please join us for a relaxed lunch at the iconic Saddles at Mount White, where we can toast to the year ahead and discuss the next generation of stars. This is a not-to-be-missed event for any serious racing enthusiast.

The format for the day:

  • 11.30am: Meet and greet the Evergreen and Waterhouse/Bott team with refreshments available. Catch up with other horses you have spelling or training at the farm currently
  • 12pm: Parade 5 - 6 yearlings who have commenced the 'early education' process
  • 2.30pm: Lunch at Saddles, Mount White

Please note numbers are limited so please RSVP HERE by Friday 13th February


Date

Sunday 22nd February

 

Time

11.30am arrival for 12pm parade - Yearling Parade at Evergreen Stud

2.30pm - Lunch at Saddles, Mount White

 

Address

Parade: Evergreen Stud

2163 Pacific Hwy, Heatherbrae, NSW, 2324

 

Lunch: Saddles

20 Ashbrookes Road, Mount White NSW

Please note lunch is $100pp

 

 Please RSVP by Friday  13th February HERE. 

We look forward to seeing many of you at Evergreen Stud, while producing a recap video for all of you who can't be with us too.

 

Happy Racing,

Gai & Adrian 

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HORSES AVAILABLE

Zoustar/Ready To Prophet '24

This filly is by Australia’s Champion Sire Zoustar. He has been a fantastic producer of fillies with the likes of Sunlight, Zougotcha and Joliestar. The Zoustar/Fastnet Rock cross is one of the strongest crosses in Australia, operating at 12.6% stakes winners to runners, with eight stakes winners and three Group 1 winners. Ready To Prophet was a dual Listed winner and Group 3-placed mare for the Waterhouse/Bott stable.Since arriving at Randwick, she has continued to develop in all the right ways and has pleased us with the quality of her work. She has strengthened nicely since we purchased her at the sale and has shown a professional attitude. Both Gai and Adrian are very excited about this filly.

Home Affairs/Zara Bay '24

By Home Affairs who has made a huge statement siring Golden Slipper winner Guest House, Group 2 winner Kinnaird and stakes winning filly Gin Twist.The page underneath is full of proper Australian speed. She is out of Zara Bay, a Fastnet Rock mare from one of the best sprinting families in the book. Zara Bay is a sister to Merchant Navy, a dual Group 1 winner and elite international sprinter, and to Jolie Bay, the dam of multiple Group 1 winner Joliestar. It is simply an outstanding pedigree.This is the kind of filly that makes sense for Australian owners. Home Affairs brings brilliance and speed, while the dam side is packed with proven sprinting talent and current performance. It is a family that continues to perform at the highest level.She impressed us in her first preparation at Randwick and gave us plenty to like. She handled the system well, showed good natural ability, and we are very much looking forward to seeing her continue to develop when she returns.

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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