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Gai & Adrian TV - 16th May 2026

Playing By The Rules

Emma Reeves aids us with programming and identifies who she thinks is the best placed horse each weekend.  Surfin’ Bird, Saturday 16th May, Scone, Race 9: I’m looking forward to this weekend because I always find it’s a very successful one for us across both states. Although Surfin’ Bird is yet to win in Stakes company, she proved that she is well and truly up to it two weeks ago when just getting her head down a stride past the post. She races the girls once again, the extra 100 metres will suit and the handicap conditions mean that she’s much more suitably weighted than she was last time.She’s such a lightly raced mare that it’s hard to tell, but she seems to race very well when fresh. I’ve heard nothing but positive comments from her foreman and riders since her first up run though, so I’m happy to overlook any concerns there. This has been a long range plan for her and I think the puzzle pieces are coming together nicely. I think she’ll be hard to beat and hopefully secure her position amongst the Queensland Carnival team. ​  

Gai's Tip Sheet

SATURDAY 30th MAY - EAGLE FARMRail Position: TrueALALCANCE, Race 3, 2400m, 12.53pm, T Clark, 57kg Alalcance ran a very encouraging race to finish just over three lengths from the winner at Doomben last time. She presented with a threatening run on turning in but ultimately found a few too sharp for her over the concluding stages, however she wasn’t beaten far at the line. She was going eight weeks between runs there with just the one trial beforehand, so she’s taken good improvement from it and certainly strips fitter here. The step up to 2400 metres is a big positive as she’s got stamina in abundance, and her ability to thrive on a wet track means we have no concerns about any upcoming rainfall. Tim’s won multiple races on her so we’re delighted he’s back aboard here, and if she recaptures her best form it’ll make her hard to beat.BELLA MONTAGNA, Race 3, 2400m, 12.53pm, R King, 54kg Bella Montagna couldn’t be in better shape ahead of this outing. She ran another fantastic race to finish a length from the winner when fourth at Gosford last time, and she’s since travelled north to Queensland where she’s settled in beautifully and is loving the change of scenery. She’s up in grade here but she drops right down in the weights as a result, and we’re extremely confident she’s got the ability to measure up in these races. The step up to 2400 metres is a big positive as she’s got stamina in abundance, and her ability to thrive on a wet track means we have no concerns about any upcoming rainfall. Rachel knows her well so we’re delighted to have her back aboard, and she should be able to get into a beautiful position from barrier 6 and travel comfortably in the run. Everything we’ve seen from her thus far this preparation suggests she’s building towards some peak performances once she gets the right conditions which we think she has here, and we expect her to be right there at the finish.SATURDAY 30th MAY - CAULFIELDRail Position: TrueSLY BOOTS, Race 6, 2000m, 2.45pm, J Stanley, 58kg Sly Boots had no luck when being posted wide throughout at Sandown last weekend. However, despite covering so much ground in the run he ran an incredibly brave race to finish fourth and we were incredibly proud of his first Victorian effort. He’s come through the outing in brilliant order so whilst this race is only seven days later he is third up in his preparation, so he’s ready for the challenge. He’s won over 1900 metres previously so this step up to 2000 metres is a big tick, and he’s drawn a better barrier in 5 so Jett should be able to land in a favourable position and conserve energy mid-race. This is a competitive field but he’s a reliable horse at this level, and if he keeps progressing there’s no reason why he won’t be fighting out the finish.

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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/Zara Bay '24

By Home Affairs, this filly carries one of the hottest young sire profiles in the country. Home Affairs was a brilliant two year old and a dual Group 1-winning sprinter, and his momentum has only grown at stud. He made a huge statement in the sale ring when a daughter became the highest-priced yearling ever sold at the Magic Millions Gold Coast Sale at $3.2 million, and his first runners have already announced him in style through Golden Slipper winner Guest House.The page underneath is full of proper Australian speed. She is out of Zara Bay, a Fastnet Rock mare from one of the best sprinting families in the book. Zara Bay is a sister to Merchant Navy, a dual Group 1 winner and elite international sprinter, and to Jolie Bay, the dam of multiple Group 1 winner Joliestar. The family also includes Setanta and Ebhaar, so there is quality and black type right through the female line.This is the kind of filly that makes immediate sense for Australian owners. Home Affairs brings brilliance and speed, while the dam side is packed with proven sprinting talent and current performance. It is a sharp, current pedigree with real strength behind it, and the sort of page that gives a filly every chance to be exciting on the track and valuable when her racing days are over.

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.

Stay Inside/Bring Me Showers '24

By Stay Inside, the Golden Slipper winner and Champion 2YO. This colt has the sort of profile that immediately appeals to Australian buyers. Stay Inside was all speed and quality on the track, and his first runners have already had success with Gai and Adrian through Eviction Notice and Reachin’ Out.What makes this colt especially interesting is the page underneath. He is out of Bring Me Showers, a winning daughter of Sebring, and she is a half-sister to Tropical Squall, the Champion 3YO Filly in Australia in 2023-24 and winner of the Flight Stakes. Sebring is also proving a valuable broodmare sire, with 20 stakes winners and 12 Group winners already headed by horses like Well Written, Griff and On The Bubbles.There is plenty more depth behind it as well, with proven black type performers running through the deeper generations, including Flit, Broadsiding and Federal. He was one of the sharpest colts in the sale and one Gai & Adrian had to buy. Stay Inside Progeny Update: Blue Door purchased by Gai & Adrian won the Group 3 Kindergarten Stakes at Randwick on debut.Lassified won the Listed Wellesley StakesReachin' Out a promising filly trained by Gai and Adrian, ran in the Group 2 Percy Sykes Stakes

Snitzel/Amiche '24

By Snitzel, one of the defining stallions of the modern era, this filly has the sort of pedigree that immediately stands out. His record speaks for itself, with 170 stakes winners and 110 Group winners, while horses like Marhoona, Redzel, Lady Shenandoah, Russian Revolution, Shamus Award, Wild Ruler and In The Congo show the level of class and consistency he continues to produce.The page underneath is just as appealing. She is out of Amiche, a five-time winner by Nicconi, and this is her first foal. Amiche is a half-sister to Duais, a multiple Group 1 winner and one of the toughest mares of her generation. There is another nice angle here as well, with Nicconi’s daughters already leaving horses like Magic Time and King Kirk.It is a very easy filly to like. Snitzel gives her that proven top-end Australian sire power, and the mare’s side brings toughness, depth and proper racetrack performance. She reads like the sort of filly who can win you the Slipper.

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