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Gai & Adrian TV 24th April 2026

Anzac Day racing takes place today at Royal Randwick, where Extremely Tempted returns in the 2YO Handicap over 1100 metres.

Playing By The Rules

Will Hudson aids us with programming and identifies who he thinks is the best placed horse each weekend. Extremely Tempted, Saturday 25th April, Royal Randwick, Race 1: Extremely Tempted couldn’t have been more impressive when winning on debut at Hawkesbury. It was a city-grade maiden and the options for two year olds that have won a race are limited, as you’re often forced into Stakes races. As such, this Saturday grade handicap is about as gentle a steppingstone as he can get. He sticks to 1100 metres but Randwick’s a stiff track and he maps to lead from barrier 7, so Regan should be able to get him travelling comfortably and set some even sectionals in the middle stages of the race. This is a lovely progression for him before he hopefully goes on to contest some bigger races up north, and I expect him to be hard to beat.  

Gai's Tip Sheet

WEDNESDAY 29th APRIL - KEMBLARail Position: +3m 1100m-W/Post, True RemainderROSA INCANTA, Race 7, 1400m, 4.45pm, R Bayliss, 58.5kg Rosa Incanta is thriving ahead of her return. She’s had three trials so she’s as fit as we can get her, and she was dominant in victory in her most recent one at Canterbury. 1400 metres is a lovely starting point for her as she’d be vulnerable to speedier types over anything shorter, and she’s drawn to do no work in barrier 1 so Regan will be positive from there to try and land on or close to the speed. From there she should be able to travel comfortably in the run over this distance, and Kembla’s an expansive track so she shouldn’t have too many excuses. She’s taking on some older horses here which isn’t easy to do, but this is still a very attractive race to start her off in before we hopefully bring her into town and we expect her to be right there at the finish.WEDNESDAY 29th APRIL - CAULFIELD HEATHRail Position: +3m EntireWISHFUL THINKER, Race 8, 1200m, 4.55pm, J Stanley, 59kg Wishful Thinker has taken everything in his stride since arriving at our Flemington stable. He’s such a professional gelding and he loves his job, so he just gets on with it with the minimum of fuss. He ran a very creditable race when finishing third at Hawkesbury last time, as the first run outside of maiden grade is always notoriously tricky but he fought on bravely and wasn’t beaten far at all. The 1400 metres seemed to see him out on that occasion, and whilst we aren’t saying he won’t be effective over it in time he’s got plenty of speed, so for now we’ve decided to drop him back in trip slightly. He’s drawn to do no work in barrier 1 so Jett will ride him with intent from the outset to try and secure the lead, as being able to dictate to his rivals around this tight track will aid his chance. This race is restricted to his own age group which is always our preference where possible, but it hasn’t been missed by other trainers as there are plenty of unexposed up and coming types in opposition so it won’t be easy. However, he’s a tough gelding who tries hard and hopefully he’ll take plenty of catching.

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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

Home Affairs/De Grawin '24

This spectacular filly is a high-octane speed machine, hand-picked by Gai & Adrian for her immense power and athletic "look-at-me" attitude. By the dual Group 1 winning sprint sensation Home Affairs, the fastest son of I Am Invincible and the only 3YO to ever claim the Coolmore/Lightning double, she carries the deep girth and muscular frame required of a top-tier juvenile. A physical standout on the Gold Coast, she moves with a purposeful, ground-covering stride and possesses the professional temperament to thrive in the Tulloch Lodge system. The pedigree is a masterclass in "speed-on-speed," being the daughter of a 5-time winning Snitzel mare. This mating represents the most potent "Golden Cross" in the Australian Studbook today, I Am Invincible over Snitzel, a genetic formula proven to produce elite, precocious sprinters. With a family tree loaded with black-type performers, this filly possesses the "winning DNA" to compete at the highest level. Fully BOBS Eligible and purpose-built for the early 2YO features, she represents a blue-chip opportunity for owners targeting the Magic Millions 2YO Classic and the Golden Slipper path. Beyond her racetrack potential, her immense residual value as a daughter of a Snitzel mare makes her a premier investment for any racing portfolio.  HOME AFFAIRS UPDATE: His son Guest House won the Group 1 Golden SlipperGin Twist Winner of the Listed VRC at RandwickHe has already produced three individual stakes winners from his first 27 runners (an 11.11% strike rate)As of April 2026, he is the Champion First Season SireAt the Inglis Easter sales his progeny sold for an average of $381,364

Snitzel/Mizzy '24

By Snitzel, this filly carries the sort of pedigree that instantly stands out. Snitzel has been one of the defining stallions of the modern Australian era, and his record speaks for itself with 170 stakes winners and 110 Group winners.He has sired horses like Trapeze Artist, Lady Shenandoah, Redzel, Russian Revolution and Marhoona. Demonstrating the level of class and consistency he continues to produce.The page underneath is just as strong. She is out of Mizzy, a Group 1 winner and one of the toughest mares of her generation, with five wins headed by the Group 1 Canterbury Stakes, as well as the Golden Pendant, Sheraco Stakes and Toy Show Handicap. She was also right there in the best races, placing in events like the Coolmore Classic, Golden Eagle and Silver Eagle. There is another current angle here too, with Zoustar already shaping as a useful broodmare sire, headed by horses like Streisand and Holmes A Court.There is plenty of depth behind her as well. Mizzy is a sister to She’s Got Pizzazz, while the family also runs through sharp performers like Burn The Sky and Laced Up Heels. She is a beautiful mover with a great girth and shoulder. She is a filly with real potential on the track and plenty of value later on.

Ole Kirk/Ellerslie Lace '24

By Ole Kirk, one of the brightest young stallions in the country. Ole Kirk has made a sharp start at stud 6 stakes winners and 3 Group winners, and his early runners have already shown real quality through horses like Ole Dancer, Legacy Bound and King Kirk. There is also a nice stable link, with King Kirk winning the Group 3 Breeders’ Plate.He is out of the Siyouni mare Ellerslie Lace, a winner in France who was placed and competitive in good company, and she comes from a deep European family full of black type. Siyouni is also proving an important broodmare sire influence, with 21 stakes winners and 10 Group winners already, headed by horses like Zavateri, one of the best two-year-olds in 2025, winning the Group 1 National Stakes, July Stakes and Vintage Stakes.Ellerslie Lace is a sister to Baha Mar and a three-quarter sister to Nooramunga, while the deeper family runs through high-class horses like Group 2 winner Turtle Bowl. This colt has great muscle definition, a gleaming coat with a powerful shoulder and we are looking forward to seeing him at Tulloch Lodge.

Snitzel/Dalt Vila '24

By Snitzel, this filly carries the sort of pedigree that immediately catches the eye. Snitzel has been one of the defining stallions of the modern Australian era, and his record speaks for itself with 170 stakes winners, 110 Group winners and 26 individual Group 1 winners. He has sired horses like Trapeze Artist, Lady Shenandoah, Redzel, Russian Revolution, Marhoona and Shamus Award, showing the level of class and consistency he continues to produce.The page underneath gives her a really appealing international edge. 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.It is a pedigree with plenty of depth and plenty of quality. Snitzel gives her that proven Australian sire power, while the mare’s side brings a proper international black type family. She is a neat, sharp, athletic filly, the sort Gai & Adrian love to train.

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