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Gai & Adrian TV - 3rd October 2026

Playing By The Rules

Emma Reeves takes us behind the scenes each weekend, breaking down the programming decisions behind one of the stable’s runners.The Euphrates, Saturday 3rd October, Randwick, Race 7:I’m very excited about Sir Delius second up, over the right trip and on a wet track, but a couple of weeks ago I mentioned that I was waiting for The Euphrates to get over 2400 metres before telling his story, so it has to be him this week.We purchased this gelding from the Tattersalls Horses in Training Sale in 2024 for 250,000 Guineas and he arrived as a well-credentialled Irish raider with a rating of 103. It often takes time for the Europeans to settle in, but some extremely unlucky minor setbacks meant he didn’t make his Australian debut until a month ago.Gai and Adrian were adamant that he would be suited to an expansive track, so we were forced to start him in the Chelmsford Stakes over a mile, a distance far short of his best. He exceeded everyone’s expectations that day, running a promising fourth, before following it up with an impressive win in the Kingston Town over 2000 metres two weeks later.He has won over 3400 metres at the Curragh, so we’ve always felt we won’t see the best of him until he gets to 2400 metres and beyond. He carries top weight and gives the extremely progressive favourite 4kg, which makes it tough, but The Euphrates will take some catching so Aethelwulf will need to bring his A-game.

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THURSDAY 8th OCTOBER - HAWKESBURYRail Position: +2m 1100m -450m, True remainderVAN HOVEN - Race 3, 3.05pm, 1800m, A Hyeronimus, 59kgVan Hoven has run two very honest races in defeat to finish second at Kembla in his last two starts. We’ve been waiting to get him up in trip so we’re excited he now stretches out to 1800 metres, and we’re confident he’ll be suited by it and that it’ll unlock further improvement. He’s a fit horse so Adam will roll forward from barrier 3 to try and control the race to suit himself, and if he builds upon what he’s achieved thus far we expect him to be hard to beat.HELLABELLA - Race 7, 5.35pm, 1100m, A Hyeronimus, 60.5kgPut a line through Hellabella’s first-up run at Canterbury. She was forced to do too much work early to overcome her wide gate and she understandably then capitulated when the pressure came on in the straight. She’s taken natural improvement from it so she strips fitter here, and she’s dropping back in grade which is a positive at this stage to try and rebuild some confidence. She’s drawn a softer barrier in 4 so Adam should be able to race on speed without having to do too much work and make his own luck accordingly, so fingers crossed she can bounce back here under more suitable conditions.FRIDAY 9th OCTOBER - PORT MACQUARIERail Position: TrueBEAR ON THE LOOSE - Race 7, 4.55pm, 2000m, L Beuzelin, 58kgBear On The Loose was bitterly disappointing when resuming at Rosehill a fortnight ago. Nothing came to light to explain that performance so we were left scratching our heads somewhat, as he’s always been a very consistent horse. As such, let’s give him the benefit of the doubt and put a line through it because we know he’s much better than that. He’s fitter with the run under his belt and this step up to 2000 metres should suit him. The track’s rated a Soft 7 at the time of acceptances so we hope it doesn’t dry out too much because whilst he’s got form on dry tracks, he does seem to prefer getting his toe in. Louis will get him rolling along from barrier 6 to try and make every post a winner, and your gelding will certainly be given a strong ride by him so fingers crossed he can bounce back because on his best form he’d win this.

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RSVP: Breakfast with The Stars - Sunday 2nd August

RSVP: BREAKFAST WITH THE STARS

Kick off the new racing season with an exclusive, behind-the-scenes morning at Royal Randwick. To celebrate the horses' birthday, we’re inviting you to get an early look at the stars of our 2026 Spring Carnival and the very first of this year’s two-year-olds in action.

Join us at the Randwick trainers' tower on Sunday, August 2nd, from 7:00 am to 9:00 am for 'Breakfast with the Stars'. This is your front-row seat to watch our spring contenders breeze, scout our premier Melbourne Cup and Cox Plate prospects, and be among the first to see the next generation of Tulloch Lodge talent under saddle. While you watch the trackwork, enjoy a selection of breakfast bites and mimosas, paired with live insights from Adrian Bott and our bloodstock team.

RSVP HERE before Friday 24th July.

Sunday 2nd August 

Time

7am to 9am

Address

Royal Randwick Racecourse

Alison Rd, Randwick NSW 2031

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We look forward to seeing many of you at Randwick and showcasing some of our stars.

Happy Racing,

Gai & Adrian 

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HORSES AVAILABLE

Pierro/Poetic Harmony '24

This filly is by Pierro, the sire of six Group 1 winners including top-class fillies Arcadia Queen and Pinot. She is out of the two-year-old winning mare Poetic Harmony, a sharp winner over 1100 metres, and the pedigree has an international edge through Poet’s Voice as broodmare sire, responsible for fillies such as Group winner and Group 1 placed My Whisper and Group winner Lady Charlotte. The wider family adds further depth and class, featuring European Champion three-year-old Adayar and Group 1 winner National Defense, giving this filly a page that reads well both locally and internationally.Physically, she is a neat, racy type with a big, purposeful walk that suggests she will cover ground efficiently. She has the look of a filly that can come to hand early, while still having the pedigree strength to train on as she matures. From Newhaven Park, a nursery with a long history of producing elite juvenile performers, she shapes as a filly with plenty going for her physically and on paper.

Hellbent/Husson's Kiss '24

Hellbent has quickly developed into one of the most progressive young sires in Australia. His progeny has speed, toughness and a sharp turn of foot. He has already produced Group 1 winners Magic Time and Benedetta, along with high-class performers such as Fully Lit, Vivy Air, Revengeance, Zip Lock and Hong Kong Derby winner Invincible Ibis. On pedigree, this filly has plenty behind her. She is out of the Husson mare Husson’s Kiss, a winner who was also placed in the Tasmanian Oaks, and the family has already produced multiple winners including The Nephew, a tough staying type who won the Tasmanian Derby. The second dam Senro Kisaki adds another layer of quality through Rubisaki, a high class mare who won at Group 2 level and performed well in strong Group races, so there is real substance running through the page.She is doing very well in her first preparation at Randwick.

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.

Stay Inside/Bring Me Showers '24

This colt is by Stay Inside, the Golden Slipper winner and Champion 2YO who has quickly made his mark with his first crop. He has already produced multiple stakes winners, including Incognito, Blue Door and Lassified, while Gai and Adrian have had first-hand success with the sire through the likes of Reachin’ Out, Our Emperor and Eviction Notice.The page underneath is what really sets this colt apart. He is out of Bring Me Showers, a winning daughter of Sebring and half-sister to Gai and Adrian trained Group 1 filly Tropical Squall, winner of the Flight Stakes and Surround Stakes. Making it a family we know how to train.He has been working very sharp during his first preparation at Randwick and has shown an electric turn of foot, something we are looking forward to seeing on race day.

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