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Gai & Adrian TV 26th December 2025

Sly Boots returns to the races at Royal Randwick on Sunday to contest the $160,000 Benchmark 78 Handicap over 1600 metres with jockey Regan Bayliss booked to ride.

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  

Gai's Tip Sheet

Wednesday 31st DECEMBER - GOSFORDRail Position: TrueVASALA - Race 3, 1600m, R King 59.5kgVasala is delighting Adrian and I coming into this assignment. He did a good job on debut at Kembla Grange when finishing second, and he and the winner were clear of the rest, which is a strong reference for this level. He was very strong through the line there, so stepping up to 1600 metres looks ideal at this stage of his preparation and he profiles as a horse who will keep improving the further he goes. Rachel will allow him to build nicely into the race, and with that debut run under his belt and natural improvement to come over this longer trip, we expect him to be tough to beat.FORMAT - Race 6, 2100m, R King 60.0kgFormat is in great form and Adrian and I are very happy with where he’s at. He ran a good race at Warwick Farm last time from a wide barrier and he ran under a big weight, however, he kept grinding away through the line, so he remains very well suited by staying trips. He comes back slightly in distance to 2100 metres, which is still right in his wheelhouse and while he’s up in grade, he gets some weight relief. From barrier 3, Rachel should be able to have him in a comfortable rhythm throughout before allowing him to build into the race at the right time, and with his race fitness we expect him to run very competitively and be in the finish.SIEBERT - Race 7, 1200m, R Bayliss 56.5kgAdrian and I are very happy with Siebert coming into this assignment. She kicked this preparation off the right way with a strong win at Beaumont Newcastle over 1150 metres. Since then she has continued to progress and stepping up to 1200 metres looks ideal at this stage as she gets deeper into her campaign. Rachel should be able to have her travelling comfortably in the run before asking her to build into the race from the turn, and if she reproduces that first-up performance here we expect her to be tough to beat.Vasala is delighting Adrian and I coming into this assignment. He did a good job on debut at Kembla Grange when finishing second, and he and the winner were clear of the rest, which is a strong reference for this level. He was very strong through the line there, so stepping up to 1600 metres looks ideal at this stage of his preparation and he profiles as a horse who will keep improving the further he goes. Rachel will allow him to build nicely into the race, and with that debut run under his belt and natural improvement to come over this longer trip, we expect him to be tough to beat.Wednesday 31st DECEMBER - NOWRARail Position: +2m 1200m-400m WILLINGHAM - Race 6, 1200m, L Beuzelin 58.0kgWillingham has been doing great this preparation and Adrian and I are very happy with how he’s coming into this assignment. His last run at Sale was on a heavy track which didn’t suit him, but his prior performance at Gosford was much more encouraging where he found the line well and showed his competitiveness. He has had two trials in the lead-up and has continued to progress nicely, and returning to 1200 metres looks a suitable set-up for him at this stage. Louis knows him well and will allow him to get into a comfortable rhythm before asking him to build into the race at the right time. He is a horse with quality and we expect him to run a very competitive race and be in the finish. THURSDAY 1ST JANUARY - MORNINGTONRail Position: True Entire Circuit POISED - Race 2, 1200m, T Nugent 58.0kgPoised is delighting Adrian and I ahead of this assignment and we have seen clear improvement from her this preparation. She ran a good race at Tatura last start where she jumped well and was strong to the line, and she will come on again from that run so she is much more race fit here. The ground didn’t suit her there and that didn’t help her case, but she still hit the line strongly, which is a good indicator that stepping up to 1200 metres will suit her well. With Teo Nugent booked to ride, he can allow her to find her rhythm and settle in a handy position, and she should run a very competitive race. THURSDAY 1ST JANUARY - CANTERBURY PARKRail Position: True SAYTARA - Race 3, 1200m, R King 56.0kgSaytara has done everything right this preparation and she comes into this race in good order. She has had two trials to prepare for this run and has taken natural improvement from the first to second, with her latest trial providing a good reference when she finished third behind Miss Farnan, who has since gone on to win, which is a nice form boost. She also has race experience on her side with two starts already, and she looks ready to run well getting out to 1200 metres. Rachel will allow her to find her rhythm and build into the race at the right time, and if she brings her recent work and trial form to the race we expect her to run a very competitive race and be in the finish.THE INSTRUCTOR - Race 7, 1200m, A Hyeronimus 60.0kgThe Instructor is delighting Adrian and I ahead of this assignment. He’s a proven stakes performer who won the Listed Luskin Star Stakes last autumn, and that form has been franked since with Brudenell going on to win the Listed Abell Stakes, while he has also mixed it with the best sprinters with his run in a Group 1. From barrier 5, Adam should be able to have him travelling comfortably in the first half of the field with clear air when it matters, and if he reproduces his best form we expect him to run a very competitive race and be fighting out the finish.

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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

Maurice/Flying Evelyn '23

MAURICE is widely regarded as the greatest Japanese racehorse to ever stand at stud outside of Japan. A true champion, he secured six Group 1 wins during his illustrious career, including the G1 HKJC Hong Kong Mile, G1 Kyoto Mile Championship, G1 Tokyo Yasuda Kinen, G1 Hong Kong Cup, G1 Tokyo Tennosho, and the G1 HKJC Champions Mile. Named Horse of the Year, Champion Sprinter, and Champion Miler in Japan in 2015, he amassed over $11 million in prizemoney. His legacy continues as a sire, with his progeny delivering 6 G1 winners, 30 Stakes winners, and 66 Stakes performers, including standout horses like Hitotsu and Mazu. Gai and Adrian are the leading trainers when it comes to Maurice’s progeny, with multiple Black Type winners, including Azula, Ganbare, and Kibou. This classy filly comes from the same family as BOLLINGER, the Group 1 Coolmore Classic winner, adding yet another layer of brilliance to her pedigree. 

Pinatubo/Teramia '23

This colt is by PINATUBO, the Champion European 2YO Colt of 2019, who dominated his juvenile season with an unbeaten record, securing six victories, including the prestigious Group 1 Dewhurst Stakes and Group 1 National Stakes. At three, he continued his elite form, adding the Group 1 Prix Jean Prat to his impressive résumé. A son of the legendary SHAMARDAL, Pinatubo hails from a family of champions, sharing bloodlines with Invincible Spirit, Kodiac, and Pride of Dubai, all renowned sires in their own right. On the dam’s side, this colt is out of TERAMIA, a 3-time winning mare by the highly successful DEEP FIELD. Her pedigree is packed with black-type, featuring Stakes and Group winners throughout the page, reinforcing a lineage of proven performance. Handpicked by Gai, he stood out for his exceptional build, athletic style, and free-flowing movement. With a pedigree stacked with champions and speed influences on both sides, this colt fits the exact mould we look for at Tulloch Lodge.

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