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Playing By The Rules

Jul 3, 2025

Emma Reeves aids us with programming and identifies who she thinks is the best placed horse each weekend. Assailant, Saturday 5th July, Rosehill Gardens, Race 7:Another import served me well last week, so I’m sticking with that thread. While restricted to his own age group then, his British form looks stronger than what he faces here. I wanted to wait until he steps out over 2400 metres in two weeks’ time, but he’s third up now and I’m hoping the wet track will bring his stamina into play. He wore blinkers in the UK, so we’ve reapplied them here, and although there looks to be a bit of speed in the race, I’m expecting him to roll forward from his wide draw, make it a genuine staying test, and be very tough to run down. Let’s hope he gains a start.

We Are Hiring

Jun 17, 2025

Exciting career opportunities await you at one of Australia’s most iconic racing stables SENIOR ACCOUNTS MANAGERIn this role, you’ll play a vital part in keeping the financial wheels turning behind the scenes of a fast-paced, high-profile stable. From managing payroll and reconciling accounts to liaising with racing bodies and overseeing prizemoney distributions, your work will directly support the day-to-day operations of a leading trainer.  Read the full job description here.HR, PEOPLE & CULTURE MANAGERThis is more than just a HR role, it’s an opportunity to shape a workplace culture that supports high achievement, strong relationships and day-to-day excellence in a fast-moving, high-performance environment. You’ll be the go-to person for our team, ensuring every individual feels supported, empowered and part of something exceptional.Read the full job description here.Send your CV and cover letter to enquiries@gaiwaterhouse.com.au

2025 Goffs London Sale: Register Your Interest

Jun 11, 2025

Imagine the thrill of cheering home a Group winner you secured from the world's most prestigious boutique sale. That's the reality for Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott's owners who have consistently unearthed top class Australian racing prospects from the Goffs London Sale. Why the Goffs London Sale? It's a proven pipeline to success. Look no further than our results with recent acquisitions: MILITARY MISSION (IRE): Secured for just £170,000, he went on to become a multiple Group 2 winner of the Zipping Classic and Herbert Power Stakes, and a Group 3 winner of the Newcastle Gold Cup and Hobart Cup, banking over $1.5 Million for his connections. NEW ENDEAVOUR (IRE): A £260,000 purchase who has already earned over $775,000. He recently powered to victory in the Group 3 Lord Mayor's Cup at Eagle Farm and was a close second in the 2024 Group 1 Doomben Cup. He lines up in this weekend's Group 2 Q22 worth $1.2 Million. These are just two examples of how Gai and Adrian's unmatched eye for European talent translates into significant returns and unforgettable moments on the Australian turf for their owners. Over the past week, Gai and Rob have been inspecting horses entered in the sale and as always, the quality is high. Not all the horses in the sale have entries to race next week at Royal Ascot, and first and foremost, our aim is to secure a top-class stayer who can go on to win Group 1 races for us Down Under, but there is nothing more exhilarating than having a runner at Royal Ascot, and the Goffs London Sale gives you the opportunity to do so. This is your exclusive invitation to REGISTER YOUR INTEREST in joining our Bloodstock team as we prepare for the 2025 Goffs London Sale. Don't miss this opportunity to secure your next European superstar. Let's find your next winner,Gai & Adrian

2025 Tour d'Horse KIDS Foundation

May 14, 2025

Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott Racing is delighted to lend its support to the 2025 Tour d'Horse, a remarkable initiative benefiting the Kids Foundation. We recognise the profound impact that horses can have on individuals, fostering resilience, confidence, and a sense of well-being, qualities that align perfectly with the Kids Foundation's vital work in preventing childhood trauma and empowering young lives.Just as we nurture and develop the potential of our equine athletes, the Kids Foundation dedicates itself to nurturing and developing the potential of vulnerable children. We understand the importance of building strong foundations, whether it's for a champion racehorse or a child facing adversity. The Tour d'Horse, with its focus on endurance and perseverance, mirrors the challenges many children overcome, and we are inspired by the dedication of those participating.We are particularly drawn to the Kids Foundation's commitment to creating safer communities for children. This dedication to preventing harm and providing support to those affected deeply resonates with our own values of care and responsibility for the horses we look after on a daily basis. By supporting the Tour d'Horse, we are not only celebrating the magnificent athleticism of horses but also contributing to a cause that is making a tangible difference in the lives of children across Australia. We believe in the power of community and are proud to be part of an event that brings people together to support such a worthy organisation. Jess Bott will be jumping in the saddle for the Waterhouse/Bott team this week and you can support this incredible initiative by donating to our fundraising page here.

Save Rosehill

May 13, 2025

DO NOT SUPPORT THE SALE OF ROSEHILL Our Position: NO has not changed. Although repackaged in a shiny new document with personal incentives designed to distract from the flaws, the ATC has delivered yet another proposal that fails to address members' concerns about the sale of Rosehill.     What is still clear is this: the Club's leadership has lost sight of why the ATC exists.    The Constitution of the ATC states that the object of the Club is racing - not building health centres, gyms or social clubs.     1. Selling Rosehill means sacrificing top-level racing and the future of Sydney's thoroughbred industry.   Losing Rosehill would leave Sydney with only one premier track; a direct contradiction of the Club's core racing purpose 2. The ATC may not even control the funds or the Proposal.    NSW Government Cabinet Office minutes dated 17th November 2023 quote Racing NSW seeking control of "all sale revenue for the benefit of the whole industry." At the 2024 ATC Annual General Meeting the ATC Chairman stated that Racing NSW had engaged a consultant on the proposal. The ATC may receive only a fraction, with no legal protection.     3. The ATC is breaking a key promise made during the 2010 AJC/STC merger.    Members were assured that both Randwick and Rosehill would be retained as Sydney's two premier tracks. This sale abandons that commitment.    4. There is no secured, viable alternative to Rosehill Gardens. Warwick Farm is not a suitable replacement.   It sits on a floodplain between the Georges River and the Hume Highway. It lacks the space, infrastructure, and public access required for a top-tier venue. There are no approved plans for the $802 million upgrade, no development applications, and no flood mitigation strategy that is likely to secure the essential authorities approvals. Substantial construction cost increases over the past five years highlight that these funds may be inadequate to finance the developments proposed. Cabinet Office minutes confirm Racing NSW itself told the NSW Government Warwick Farm was unsuitable.    5. There is no transition strategy or impact assessment for racing or training during redevelopment.   No plan for where horses, trainers, or midweek racing will go.     No modelling of wagering impacts. No operational logistics.    6. The $5 billion is not guaranteed and not what it seems.    Only $1.9 billion is proposed to be received in the first five years. The remaining $3.1 billion is staggered over 10 years, with no secured payment plan or present-day valuation. There are no disclosed deductions, taxes or liabilities. No transparency. No guarantees.     7. A $522 million training centre is being promised, but no land is secured.    A proposed site for a state-of-the-art training centre in greater Sydney region has failed to be identified. There is no timeline, no site, and no clarity on where it fits in the broader racing strategy. Like other racing infrastructure upgrade plans, there is a major risk it will be continually delayed or abandoned.    8. The "Member Loyalty Program" is a $57 million gimmick.     Inducements designed to entice votes impinges on the principles of freedom of choice and the long history of members rights espoused by the ATC and its forbears. It is an inappropriate incentive to mask the ATC's failure to answer the members concerns. The proposal should stand on its own merits without any enticements.     9. Voting YES permanently removes your right to decide Rosehill's future.     The resolution reclassifies Rosehill as "non-core" property. That means if the deal changes or falls through, members no longer have a say, ever again.     10. This is a betrayal of Western Sydney.     Rosehill has been a racing icon since 1885 and is home to the Golden Slipper, the world's richest and most prestigious two-year-old race. It's a cultural and sporting landmark that cannot be replaced.     The vote was deferred to provide members with greater transparency and certainty. Instead, the delay has been used to repackage the same flawed proposal with sweeteners rather than substantive answers.     These critical requirements have still not been met: ☑ No secured or viable alternative to Rosehill with Group 1 capability, flood planning, access, and facilities.     ☑ No confirmed relocation plan for horses, trainers, or midweek racing during redevelopment.     ☑ No wagering impact analysis or transition strategy.     ☑ No written guarantee of the full $5 billion or schedule for payment.     X No legal confirmation that funds will be held and controlled by the ATC.     ☑ No costed delivery plan, financial modelling, or strategy for approvals and risk mitigation.     ☑ No comparison showing that a sale is better than alternative fundraising strategies.     ☑ No protection of member voting rights if the sale falls through.     This is not a vision for racing. It is a risky proposal with permanent consequences.     Until these questions are fully answered to the Members' satisfaction, the only responsible vote is NO.       HOW TO VOTE We are urging ATC members to vote NO to the sale of Rosehill Gardens on Tuesday, 27 May 2025.     You should have received a Notice of Meeting from the Australian Turf Club Limited on May 6th.     To register your 'NO' vote, please follow these steps: Step 1. Scroll to the bottom of the email received on May 6th where you will see the button for 'APPOINT YOUR PROXY Step 2. Above it is a 5 digit PIN number which is unique to you, insert it to proceed     Step 3. Go to the Voting Preferences section     Step 4. Remove the Chairman as the default proxy option by selecting 'Other appointee':     Fill in either Julia Ritchie, or alternatively David Walter Note: Gai Waterhouse will be overseas and unable to be a proxy.     Scroll to bottom of the page The resolution: Tick NO to not support the resolution     Step 5. Submit     Your proxy must be in attendance at the meeting. If your proxy doesn't show, your vote doesn't count. If you choose another person to be your proxy, please confirm with your appointed proxy that they will be attending on the day.     To avoid any challenge to the validity of your Proxy Form ensure the person you nominate is a Voting Member of the ATC. Licensed persons such as trainers are not Voting Members.     Regards, Julia Ritchie & the Save Rosehill Team

Vale Sue Hardie

May 7, 2025

It’s with a very heavy heart that we announce Sue Hardie, a much loved & long standing owner at Tulloch Lodge, departed us on Tuesday 29th April. Gai and Adrian send their heartfelt condolences to Sue’s family, as well as her racing family, as she was much loved and admired by all the men and women who cared for Sue’s horses for over 40 years. Anyone who had the pleasure of racing horses with Sue knows what a remarkable, loyal & caring person she was. A true rarity who’ll be sorely missedFuneral details as follows:Date: Friday 16 MayTime: 11amLocation: All Saints Church, WoollahraAfter: The Oak, Double Bay

RSVP: Kentucky Derby Watch Party

Apr 26, 2025

Gai Waterhouse is attending the 151st running of the Kentucky Derby and she wants you to be a part of the 'greatest two minutes in sport'.Bring your family and friends along to the Kentucky Derby Watch Party at Tulloch Lodge on Sunday 4th May at 8.00am for a morning filled with hot dogs, krispy kremes, mint juleps and heart pumping action live from Churchill Downs.RSVP HERE - https://gaiwaterhouse.softr.app/event-rsvp-form?recordId=reciudLL0Jjj7yPBhIf you have any additional questions please contact Andrea Diaz at andrea@gaiwaterhouse.com.au  

Playing By The Rules

Apr 24, 2025

Emma Reeves aids us with programming and identifies who she thinks is the best placed horse each weekend. Too Darn Lizzie, Saturday 26th April, Morphettville, Race 7:This filly has been rubbing shoulders with the likes of Treasurethe Moment and Aeliana – two history-making fillies. The same can be said for one of her dangers, Benagil, who comes off a career-best effort last start, though she’s done a lot of travelling over the past month. Polymnia is another who has recently made the long trip and brings strong Sydney form into the race. But Too Darn Lizzie is the highest-rated horse in the field for good reason – she has consistently held her own at this level. It’s her first try over this distance, but I always like our horses stepping up in trip throughout a preparation, and Blake Shinn committing to the ride prior to nominations is always a very good sign. I think this is a lovely opportunity for her to add further Group 1 black type to her name – and hopefully, this time, it’s the win.  

Our 2025 Snitzel Stack

Mar 28, 2025

We love Snitzel and he loves us! Arrowfield's Champion Sire has sired 143 stakes winners in Australia and some 14 of those (1 in 10) have come out of our Tulloch Lodge school of athletic excellence! Of his 19 Group 1 winners, Gai and Adrian between them have trained three (1 in 6). Snitzel has given us the likes of In The Congo, Wanjina, Sweet Idea, Prost, Thronum, Castlereagh Kid, Taikomochi, Sweet Redemption, Arbeitsam, Dark Eyes, El Divino, Royal Tribute, Farson and Debonairly. The Golden Slipper:Marhoona's Slipper win last weekend should have come as no surprise in hindsight. We have been lucky enough to win this race 8 times in the last 24 years (one in three ratio), including 3 of the last 10 runnings. Of the 6 times we have not been victorious, Snitzel beat us 3 times via Marhoona, Shinzo and Estijaab - also roughly a 1 in 3 ratio over the last decade. Boy, what a formidable stallion he is. 2025 Plan Of Attack = Snitzel Stack:We went into the 2025 yearling sales series with a renewed focus on securing the progeny of Snitzel, having missed out on as many as we would have liked by this great sire in recent years.  At Magic Millions we secured his highest priced filly out of Sweet Sherry for $1.6m, after underbidding his highest priced colt at $2.8m. We were strong on his best colts earlier in the sale securing Best Of Bordeaux's full-brother for $650,000, Hartnell's half-brother for $600,00, and a colt out of star producer Heart Of Thrills for $600,000. All we believe would have made more had they sold later in the sale.  There were a further 3 Snitzel's that we are very grateful to have been given this year to train, all cost in excess of $500,000 at public auction.   Value:We aim to be active on his progeny again at Easter, although we expect they will be hotter than ever. It was just last weekend that Snitzel sired another Slipper winning filly, along with his first Hong Kong Derby winner, Cap Ferrat. Herein lies the value in the last remaining shares we have in the following Snitzel colt from Magic Millions that is bred so well, how does he miss? He also has the advantage of already been educated and set up for early success. Magic Millions - Lot 309Snitzel x Debonnaire colt (rig)Vendor: ArrowfieldPrice: $600,000Shares available: 25%Profile: Triple Crown 2YO, Golden Rose, Guineas & Cox Plate as a 3YO Bred in the purple by the Champion sire Snitzel from a mare whose 6 winners include 4 stakes horses; 4 x Group 1 winner Hartnell (Authorized), Listed winner and Group 1 placed Roz (Teofilo), stakes performed Ursula (Tapit), and Tulloch Lodge's own Dominetta (by Zoustar and Debonnaire's first Australian bred foal) who is multiple Group placed and from 7 career starts has contested two Group 1 races this season Arrowfield have sold two of Snitzel's four Group 1 winners in the last 12 months = Switzerland and Lady Shenandoah Our colt has completed his early education in our Goulburn 2YO system as at 20 March and is now enjoying a well deserved month off. He will visit Randwick in his next educational preparation next month.  Please note this colt is a rig (one descended testicle). Another son of Snitzel at stud, Group 1 winner Wild Ruler, is a good example of a rig performing well on the racetrack and with his fertility as a stallion. He was syndicated to stud for over $10m. See his sales page here See his latest education update vide here from 20/3/2025 For more information regarding this Snitzel colt please contact our Bloodstock team: Claudia Fitzgerald claudia@gaiwaterhouse.com.au or 0422545990 Emma Coleman ecoleman@gaiwaterhouse.com.au or 0474161041 Bruce Slade bruce@kestrelthoroughbreds.com.au or 0400505238 His sire "does not miss", nor does his dam, coupled with this colt's size and strength, we think this son of Snitzel has a great chance of making you and your fellow owners front and centre in the mounting yard on Australia's biggest race days. We are so glad to have secured him for our stable and owners. Happy Racing, Gai & Adrian 

Waterhouse/Bott Inglis Classic Sale 2025: Video Preview

Feb 7, 2025

The Inglis Classic Sale starts on Sunday at Riverside and runs through to Tuesday, 9-11 February. This sale has been very good to us. From a handful of purchases each year since 2022, and a few given to train, we have educated and conditioned five Stakes winners from the Inglis Classic Sale. The next best has trained two as a comparison. Register your interest for the sale here. Our Stakes winners include 2024 Inglis Millenium winner FULLY LIT ($60,000 bought by Red Fox Racing), Listed Dulcify winner and Group 1 placed GANBARE ($260,000 for Dodmark Thoroughbreds), Listed 2YO winner AZULA ($100,000 and later sold as a MM Broodmare for $320,000), and KAIZAD ($390,000), a winner in the Bluebloods silks on VRC Derby Day in the Group 3 Carbine Club Stakes.   Classic success has spilled across into our current group of 2YOs also including some our most exciting young prospects: $1m Golden Gift winner NORTH ENGLAND ($260,000 bought by Newgate/CHC colts) who is Golden Slipper bound COBRA CLUB ($70,000 bought by Darby Racing) - 2nd in the $500k Listed Inglis Nursery on debut and set to be amongst the top 5 in betting for Saturday's $2m Inglis Millenium BELLAZAINE ($160,000) debuted in the Group 3 Gimcrack Stakes and set to run first up in Saturday's $2m Inglis Millenium where we think she will be very competitive. This is a filly we hold in high regard Adrian, Gai, Claudia, Emma and Bruce sat down for this preview video after completing their first looks. Hear what they say is the key to CLASSIC  Sale success here. To express your interest in this sale and get the first look at what we buy please contact our Bloodstock team: Claudia Fitzgerald - claudia@gaiwaterhouse.com.au or 0422 545 990 Emma Coleman - ecoleman@gaiwaterhouse.com.au or 0474 161 041 Bruce Slade - bruce@kestrelthoroughbreds.com.au or 0400 505 238 This is a Sydney based sale so if you have an hour or a day free for the sale or pre-sale inspections, please let us know.    Happy Racing, Gai & Adrian

A SWEET SHERRY END TO MAGIC MILLIONS 2025

Jan 11, 2025

The wait was worth it! At the climax of the Magic Millions Super Session, we unearthed a true gem, LOT 1017, a $1.6M SNITZEL filly out of the Group 2 winner SWEET SHERRY, who is a half-sister to Group 2 Percy Sykes winner, ENEEZA. We're thrilled with our Gold Coast yearling acquisitions and invite you to share in the journey as we cultivate the next wave of Tulloch Lodge stars. View all our purchases from the sale that have opportunities available to get involved here. Lot 750 Stay Inside x Our Crown Mistress colt LADIES ONLY Purchase Price: $280,000 Newgate farm Silks Available: No By STAY INSIDE, the Golden Slipper winning son of Australia's hottest sire EXTREME CHOICE Stay Inside's first yearlings have sold for up to $1M at the Magic Millions sale this week Out of dual Listed winning mare OUR CROWN MISTRESS, who was trained by Gai, this colt hails from the same family as RACING TO WIN and CLASSIQUE LEGEND. His half-brother MORAVIA has had two wins and narrowly missed out by half a length to CYLINDER in the G2 Run to The Rose. View her sales page, video footage and pedigree here  Lot 835 Extreme Warrior x Red Sista colt Purchase Price: $160,000 Alma Vale Silks Available: Yes This is the first yearling by EXTREME WARRIOR bought at auction EXTREME WARRIOR is the highest rated 3YO colt by EXTREME CHOICE RED SISTA is a mare by DEEP FIELD who was a winner over 1000m and is the granddaughter of NORTHERN METEOR who is the broodmare sire of Group 1 Randwick Guineas winner COMMUNIST This athletic, flashy colt hails from the same family as Champion 2YO in Australia MOSSFUN View his sales page, video footage and pedigree here Lot 935 Tassort x Shumookh Colt Purchase Price: $500,000 Emirates Park Silks Available: Yes By the elite 2YO TASSORT who won the Golden Gift in record breaking time His best progeny include Group 1 winner MANAAL and Group 2 winner AMEENA both bred at the same farm as this colt, Emirates Park. SHUMOOKH herself is a a dual Group 2 winner over 1400m. The second dam is the talented mare SHAMEKHA who won three Group 1s, two Group 2s and two Group 3s and is a Tulloch Lodge graduate View his sales page, video footage and pedigree here Lot 989 Farnan x Steal My Kisses Colt Purchase Price:  $650,000 Widden Stud Silks Available: No By FARNAN who was the 2YO Champion Golden Slipper winner trained by Gai and Adrian and is sire of this year's Golden Slipper Favourite NORTH ENGLAND who is also trained by Gai and Adrian. STEAL MY KISSES was a Listed winner at 2 years old over 1000m The second dam THE FAIRY'S KISS has seven foals to race and six are winners, headed by Group 1 winner ULANOVA This is a top quality colt with a nice relaxed temperament and a beautiful free flowing action View his sales page, video footage and pedigree page here Lot 992 Wild Ruler x Stella Victoria Filly Purchase Price:  $320,000 Newgate Farm Silks Available: Yes By Exciting new sire WILD RULER who won the Group 1 Moir Stakes, Group 2 Arrowfield Sprint and the sire-making Group 2 Roman Consul which was also won by the likes of RUSSIAN REVOLUTION, ZOUSTAR, FASTNET ROCK and EXCEED AND EXCEL The first dam STELLA VICTORIA is a 5 time winner – 3 in succession Early September born foal bred by Newgate Farm who have raised 2 of the last 4 Golden Slipper winners View his sales page, video footage and pedigree page here Lot 1017 Snitzel x Sweet Sherry Filly Purchase Price:  $1,600,000 Silks Available: No This filly is your ticket to the $3M Magic Millions 2YO Classic in 2026 SNITZEL needs no introduction, he is the sire of 21 individual Group 1 winners and is Australia's only active sire achieving 10% Stakes winners to runners SWEET SHERRY is a Group 2 winning half-sister to multiple Group 2 winner ARINOSA This top rated filly is a half sister to Group 2 Percy Sykes winner ENEEZA View his sales page, video footage and pedigree page here The Magic Millions 2025 Gold Coast Yearling Sale has concluded, and what a thrilling week it's been! We've meticulously assembled a diverse portfolio of exceptional yearlings, catering to a spectrum of budgets. Whether you dream of owning a dazzling filly or a powerful colt, we have the perfect candidate waiting for you. If you are interested in securing a share in any of our purchases from the sale, or would like additional information please contact our Bloodstock team: Claudia Fitzgerald - claudia@gaiwaterhouse.com.au or 0422 545 990 Emma Coleman - ecoleman@gaiwaterhouse.com.au or 0474 161 041 Bruce Slade - bruce@kestrelthoroughbreds.com.au or 0400 505 238 Happy racing,  Gai & Adrian

The Thrill Continues: Magic Millions Day 2 Wrap

Jan 9, 2025

The team was as busy as ever on Day 2 of the Magic Millions Yearling Sale, with a highlight being the purchase of Lot 256, HOME AFFAIRS x CHAMPAGNE CUDDLES filly for $1.05m from Coolmore Stud. We ended the session with 10 purchases, 4 fillies and 6 colts. Overall, it was another successful day and we are ready to fire again on Day 3 as the excitement of the sale continues. Watch the video below to get Gai, Adrian, Bruce and Claudia's thoughts on some of their highlight Lots from the first 2 days of action. f you haven't already please register your interest for the sale which will ensure you are the first to hear about any of our purchases through our text messaging service. If you are interested in securing a share in any of our purchases from the first 2 days of the sale or would like additional information please contact our Bloodstock team: Claudia Fitzgerald - claudia@gaiwaterhouse.com.au or 0422 545 990 Emma Coleman - ecoleman@gaiwaterhouse.com.au or 0474 161 041 Bruce Slade - bruce@kestrelthoroughbreds.com.au or 0400 505 238 Kind regards,Gai & Adrian