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Gai & Adrian TV 28th November 2025

This weekend, our Victorian campaign is headlined by the promising mare Alalcance in the Group 2 Zipping Classic over 2400m at Caulfield.

Playing By The Rules

Emma Reeves aids us with programming and identifies who she thinks is the best placed horse each weekend.  Alalcance, Saturday 29th November, Caulfield, Race 8: I was tempted to go with Shangri La Spring because a horse coming out of a Golden Eagle should be the one to beat in an offseason 2000 metre Listed race. I have gone with the mighty mare Alalcance because it is yet another good example of how we have to adapt plans and pivot as they are not machines, they are animals. In April we pieced together a plan to get her to the Group 1 Metropolitan Handicap and on to Melbourne and although she did a good job in the Wyong Cup first up, it seemed that her almost flawless last preparation had taken a little more out of her than we first thought. We decided to do the right thing by her, reset and give her a freshen up in the paddock.Although she only had a short time out, she was a different horse upon her return. She was brighter, happier, she wanted to get out and do her work and she was eating everything in sight. We have had success in the Zipping Classic recently and it is fair to say that horse did not have the same level of form as Alalcance who started favourite in a Sydney Cup. She is second up and over what we believe is her pet distance and if her revitalised demeanour is anything to go by, she is going to give this an almighty shake.

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Wednesday 10th DECEMBER - WYONGRail Position: TrueCELTIC SPY - Race 4, 1100M, R Bayliss 56.5kgCeltic Spy is delighting Adrian and myself ahead of his first start. He has had two trials at Randwick to prepare him for this race, winning his first one in good style before finishing a close second in his latest hit out, where he travelled more professionally and went through the line strongly underneath Regan. These two hit outs have given him a very good fitness base and educational grounding for a high-pressure 1100 metre race first-up, and he’s done everything right at home since then so we are excited to see him debut. Wyong is a tight turning track where tactical speed is important, so we expect Regan to be positive early from barrier 5 to try and have him in a handy position where he can make his own luck on or close to the lead. He’s been a very straightforward and professional colt thus far, and this temperament will take him a long way. He's shown us plenty of talent in his trials, so whilst this is always a strong early season two year old contest we think he's capable of holding his own and we’re looking forward to seeing him run a completive race for you to get his career off to an exciting start. THE THREE HUNDRED - Race 6, 1200M, T Clark 59.0kg The Three Hundred is delighting Adrian and I ahead of this assignment. He has had two encouraging trials at Warwick Farm to prepare him for this run, and these hit outs have given the right fitness grounding with which to kick off his campaign. Last preparation he showed his ability in no uncertain terms when winning the Group 3 Winx Guineas at the Sunshine Coast, and we were thrilled to see him breakthrough at this level as we've always held him in high regard. That was over a mile, so 1200 metres is very much a starting point for him and we don't expect him to be peaking until he's racing over further as he gets deeper into his campaign. With that said, he's fit enough to do himself justice and Tim will let him land where he's comfortable from barrier 6. If the leaders go hard up front and set it up for the finishers it'll certainly suit him, and we hope to see him hitting the line strongly to get his preparation off to an encouraging start. Thursday 11th DECEMBER - KEMBLA GRANGERail Position: +7m 1100m-W/Post, +5m RemainderVASALA - Race 1, 1400M, A Hyeronimus 59.5kgVasala is pleasing us in the lead up to this assignment. His two trials have been positive, and he wasn't beaten far at all in his most recent one at Randwick which was encouraging to see. These hit outs have given him a solid fitness grounding for 1400 metres first-up, and we just felt he'd be better suited by this distance on a big, expansive track like Kembla rather than 1350 metres around the tight turning Wyong circuit tomorrow. He also shapes like a horse who will appreciate getting out over a bit of ground as his preparation unfolds, so this is a suitable starting point for him at this stage of his career. Adam will be positive from barrier 9 to try and get across into a better position, and he'll let him land where he's comfortable in the run but hopefully it's towards the head of the field where he can establish himself in a nice rhythm. This is a lovely race for him to kickstart his career in, and we hope to see him fighting out the finish for you all. 

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Wootton Bassett: The Tattersalls Triple Play

Our recent trip to the Tattersalls Autumn Horses In Training Sale in Newmarket was a sensationally successful raid, further cementing Tulloch Lodge's formidable reputation at this international auction. The numbers speak for themselves: this sale has been the source of our Group 1 Underwood and Turnbull Stakes winner Sir Delius, Group 1 Metropolitan winner Just Fine, Group 1 Canterbury Stakes winner Royal Patronage and Sydney Cup hero Knights Order, demonstrating that we know how to secure value and top-tier talent.

This year, we have locked in three elite European prospects by the late, great, worldwide sensation WOOTTON BASSETT who are primed for immediate impact once they land Down Under. These three top-class prospects represent the perfect blend of immediate racing firepower and exceptional long-term opportunity, offering you the chance to fast-track your success by investing in proven talent.

Please find additional information on our Tattersalls HIT Sale purchases below.



LOT 531 - TRIBAL NATION (Wotton Bassett x Indian Blessing) - 3YO Gelding:

Purchase Price: 200,000 guineas (approx. A$440K)

Sales: 2025 Tattersalls Horses In Training Sale

Shares Available: Yes

Colours Available: Yes

Profile:

  • A 3YO gelding by the late, great, worldwide sensation, WOOTTON BASSETT.
  • Timeform rating 101 (to compare, Royal Patronage had a Timeform rating of 105 as a 4YO at the time of purchase)
  • From a mare who was a Champion miler by Sepoy, followed by stamina influences Halling, Rainbow Quest & Mill Reef through his dam sires
  • Raced in the Britannia Stakes over 1600 metres at Royal Ascot in June, beaten just 2 ¾ lengths in a 30-horse field. This is a very good form race we follow closely every year.
  • Purchased from the same stable that gave us WHITE MARLIN (Joseph O'Brien), and the same ownership that we secured NEW ENDEAVOUR from (Teme Valley).
  • He has won from 1400m-1600m, effective on all going, and 3rd last time out in rich Irish Handicap, the Sovereign Path
  • Aspirational race targets = think the Epsom, the Doncaster, the Five Diamonds and the 40 x $1m+ races open to him from 1400m-2200m in the next 18 months!

Form:

Broke his maiden impressively at Galway over 7f. Has already mixed it with Group 1-class colts: ran in the G3 “Red Rocks” Stakes at Leopardstown behind Henri Matisse and Arizona Blaze, giving you a hard line to top-level form. Physically scopey; mentality rock- solid; the right profile to climb into Stakes company.

Winning rider Dylan Browne McMonagle: “He is a gorgeous horse... a nice horse who will only get better.”

Type:

Lovely, big, strong gelding with great size and scope. A ‘bombproof attitude’ and a fluid, free-flowing action. He is very much his father’s son.

  • View his Racing Post profile here. 
  • View his race replays here. 
  • View his Tattersalls Sales page and pedigree here.





Lot 674 SWAGMAN (Wootton Bassett x Secretina) - 3YO Colt

Purchase Price: 260,000 guineas (approx. A$520K)

Sales: 2025 Tattersalls Horses In Training Sale

Shares Available: Yes

Colours Available: No

Profile

  • A 3YO colt by the late, great, worldwide sensation, WOOTTON BASSETT.
  • Timeform rating 110
  • From a mare by Champion Broodmare Sire GALILEO, just like Saturday's Cox Plate quinella in VIA SISTINA & BUCKAROO
  • A huge pedigree behind him, a family full of top-class international Group 1 winners
  • Beaten only 4 lengths in the Group 2 Qatar Prix Niel at Longchamp the start before last behind Cualificar, Godolphin’s G1 placed & G2 winning colt, and just over two lengths behind Coolmore’s G1 and G2 winning son of Wootton Bassett, Tennessee Stud.
  • Purchased at the same sale & from the same connections that raced SIR DELIUS & THE OFFER - both Group 1 winners for our stable
  • He has won from 1400m-2000m up to Group 3 level, and effective on all going
  • Aspirational race targets = think the Brisbane Winter Carnival (Cup and Q22), the Epsom, the Metropolitan, Caulfield and Melbourne Cups and the 45 x $1m+ races open to him from 1400m-3200m in the next 18 months!

Form:

Swagman’s early education was patient and deliberate. Trained by Aidan O’Brien at Ballydoyle, he began his career at the Curragh, finishing third to subsequent G1 winner Hotazhell. He then broke his maiden stylishly at Naas, in a race that has since produced multiple winners, before returning to finish second to Hotazhell in the G3 Tyros Stakes.

After a break Swagman returned in 2025 by winning the 1m2f G3 Classic Trial at Sandow. He stayed the trip powerfully, forging clear by three-quarters of a length from Windlord, a highly regarded colt now rated 107 and a Listed winner in his own right. In the race he also beat Damysus now a G3 winner and rated 109, he is being aimed for G1 races in Europe in 2026.

 

Ryan Moore after winning the Classic Trial: “He only had three runs last year but his last one was a very good one behind Hotazhell in the Tyros. He’s done well from two to three and when I got on him in the paddock, I thought he had got stronger. He’s straightforward and seems to stay well. I’m happy with what he did today — he’s a nice horse to look forward to.”

Aidan O’Brien after winning the Classic Trial: “We were delighted with him. He started growing on us last year and he’s turned-out a much bigger horse this season. There’s plenty to look forward to.”

Notable Performers (Wootton Bassett × Galileo Cross)

  • Al Riffa 5yo– Group 1 National Stakes winner at two; Irish St. Ledger winner; Melbourne Cup favorite
  • Puerto Pico 2yo- Group 1 ParisLongchamp Criterium International and Prix Jean- Luc Lagardere winner
  • Hawk Mountain 2yo – Group 1 Futurity Trophy winner and Group 2 Bersford Stakes winner (Epsom Derby favourite )
  • Maranoa Charlie – Group 1 ParisLongchamp Prix de la Foret winner

Type

This colt is just like his dad, and he looked more and more impressive every time we inspected him. He has a real presence and 'swagger' about him. 

  • View his Racing Post profile here. 
  • View his race replays here. 
  • View his Tattersalls Sales page and pedigree here.





Lot 675 THRICE (Wootton Bassett x Mississippilanding) - 3YO Colt:

Purchase Price: 320,000 guineas (approx. A$640K)

Sales: 2025 Tattersalls Horses In Training Sale

Shares Available: Yes

Colours Available: No

 

Profile:

  • A 3YO colt by the late, great, worldwide sensation, WOOTTON BASSETT.
  • Timeform rating 108
  • A lightly raced (7 starts) 3YO Colt by world leading sire WOOTTON BASSETT, just like our own ROYAL PATRONAGE
  • He has come out of very strong form races, including his start before last in the Group 1 Irish Derby where he finished 4 ½ lengths behind Coolmore’s multiple Group 1 winning colt, Lambourn.
  • From a mare by Champion broodmare sire GALILEO, just like Saturday's Cox Plate quinella in VIA SISTINA & BUCKAROO
  • Bought in the same sale & from the same connections that raced SIR DELIUS & THE OFFER - both Group 1 winners for our stable
  • He has won from 1400m-2000m up to Group 3 level, and effective on all going
  • Aspirational race targets = think the Brisbane Winter Carnival (Cup and Q22), the Epsom, the Metropolitan, Caulfield and Melbourne Cups and the 45 x $1m+ races open to him from 1400m-3200m in the next 18 months!

 

Form:

Thrice’s first taste of victory came in a maiden race at Listowel in 2024. At the age of two, this win served as an important foundational moment. Facing relatively green competition, Thrice, ridden by Ryan Moore, was sent off as the heavy 1/4 favourite. Despite Moore's observation that the colt was "a bit babyish" and "got a little lost" on the bends, Thrice demonstrated his class by pulling away decisively in the straight to win by four lengths. This performance was a clear signal of his raw ability.

However, it was his victory in the Group 3 Gallinule Stakes at the Curragh on May 23, 2025, that truly tested and affirmed his potential. In this far more competitive race, Thrice finished second across the line after a dramatic 1 mile and 2 furlong contest. The race outcome was not settled on the track but in the stewards' room, where a lengthy inquiry followed a controversial finish. The stewards found that the horse that crossed the line first, Reyenzi, had caused interference to another horse, Emit, who in turn hampered Thrice. Despite the interference, Thrice, at 12-1 odds, had shown impressive tenacity to finish a close second. The stewards ultimately demoted Reyenzi, awarding the Group 3 victory to Thrice. This win demonstrated not just his raw speed but also his resilience and ability to handle pressure.

Race time: The 2025 Gallinule went in 2:04.46, one of the sharper clockings in recent renewals.

Notable Performers (Wootton Bassett × Galileo Cross):

  • Al Riffa 5yo– Group 1 National Stakes winner at two; Irish St. Ledger winner; Melbourne Cup favorite
  • Puerto Pico 2yo- Group 1 ParisLongchamp Criterium International and Prix Jean- Luc Lagardere winner
  • Hawk Mountain 2yo – Group 1 Futurity Trophy winner and Group 2 Bersford Stakes winner (Epsom Derby favourite )
  • Maranoa Charlie – Group 1 ParisLongchamp Prix de la Foret winner

Type

Although he’s not your typical deep coloured Wootton Bassett, he is very much in the mould of the stallion. An absolute standout on physical, and the market agreed!

  • View his Racing Post profile here. 
  • View his race replays here. 
  • View his Tattersalls Sales page and pedigree here.



For more information, or to secure a share in any one of these exciting, young prospects, please get in touch with the Bloodstock team.


Happy Racing,  

Gai & Adrian

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Savabeel/Gram '23

FULL BROTHER TO G1 WINNER MAJOR BEELThis colt is the full brother to Gai and Adrian’s impressive Group 1 Australian Derby winner MAJOR BEEL. Sired by SAVABEEL, New Zealand’s champion sire, who boasts an exceptional record with over 150 Stakes winners, 100 Group winners, and 35 Group 1 victories, this colt is bred for success. SAVABEEL’s remarkable consistency shines through, with a 73% winners to runners ratio and 11% Stakes winners to runners, underscoring his dominance in the breeding world. His dam, GRAM, is by the legendary O’REILLY, a broodmare sire responsible for 30 Group 1 winners, including the likes of Espiona, Pride Of Jenni, and Shout the Bar. The SAVABEEL/O’REILLY cross has proven to be the sire’s best match, producing an incredible 14% Stakes winners to runners and 10 Group 1 winners. Dual Group 1 winners MO’UNGA and ORCHESTRAL are also bred on this cross. This proven formula has enjoyed outstanding success at Tulloch Lodge, producing elite performers like MAJOR BEEL, NEVER BEEN KISSED, and our 2YO Lonhro Plate winner, TILLIANAM.

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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