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Gai & Adrian TV - 19th September 2026

A busy Saturday ahead with seven runners across Randwick, Caulfield and Newcastle, including quality Group performers and several exciting chances.

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.Watson, Saturday 19th September, Randwick, Race 3:I hate to rehash a story I’ve already told, but I’m saving The Euphrates for when he gets out to 2400 meters and beyond. I do think Watson is due a Saturday win though and tomorrow has everything we’ve been looking for: a dry track, his rightful grade and the right distance. His last two starts have been excellent, he drops back in grade and he’s deep into his preparation and thriving at home. With ideal conditions on paper, I think he can get back to the Winner’s Circle tomorrow.

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SATURDAY 26th SEPTEMBER - KEMBLARail Position: +7m 1100m - W/Post, +6m remainderITALIAN SPIRIT - Race 1, 12.50pm, 1400m, W Costin, 60kgItalian Spirit couldn’t be in better shape ahead of his return. He had an extended break in the paddock but it’s ultimately done him the world of good as he’s returned a stronger, maturer gelding. His two winning trials have been nothing short of excellent, and Pulsator who he beat in his first trial came out and won on debut in this same grade which gives us added confidence. 1400 metres is a lovely starting point for him as he’ll be able to roll forward from barrier 4 and get into a comfortable rhythm, and there’s no better rider at the provincials than Winona so we’re thrilled to have her aboard. He’s got top weight and he’s conceding race fitness to his two main rivals so these are our biggest queries, but we think he’s got enough natural ability to overcome it and we hope he’ll be very hard to beat.PULSATOR - Race 2, 1.25pm, 1400m, W Costin, 57.5kgPulsator couldn’t have been more impressive when winning by 2.3 lengths on debut at this track. He’s been full of confidence since then so it’s done him the world of good, and he’s ready to go again here. Winona got a terrific tune out of him last time so we’re delighted to have her aboard again, and she’ll be positive once again from barrier 1 to try and repeat the front running tactics she deployed last time. The first run outside of maiden grade is notoriously tricky but a Class 1 Handicap is about as gradual a steppingstone as there is, so it’s a lovely race for him. We expect him to relish stretching out to 1400 metres and with natural improvement forthcoming, he should be right in the finish.VAN HOVEN - Race 3, 2.00pm, 1600m, W Costin, 59kgVan Hoven took a positive step forward from his debut performance to finish second over course and distance last time. He kept grinding away at the one pace to the line, so whilst we’d have loved to get him out in trip a suitable option simply isn’t available to us for another couple of weeks. As such, this is a suitable steppingstone to give him vital race experience and season him up further, plus it’s nice to race for some money rather than trial again. There’s no better rider at the provincials on a Saturday than Winona so we’re thrilled to have her aboard, and she’ll get after him from barrier 8 to try and control the race because he’s going to be most effective in a genuinely run race. He’s got ability and his best days lie ahead of him once he gets over ground, but he’s still capable of being competitive here and we expect him to run another honest race.

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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

RSVP HERE before Friday 24th July.

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

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.

Pierata/Unforgotten '24

By Pierata, this filly brings together a young sire on the rise with a mare who was all class on the track. Pierata was a top-class racehorse himself and he has made a sharp start at stud, with his early runners showing plenty of talent and speed.The dam is Unforgotten, a Group 1 Australian Oaks winner who also won the Phar Lap Stakes. She was a mare with quality, toughness and presence, and Yulong recognised that when securing her as a broodmare for $2.75 million. Her first foal also made a strong statement in the ring, selling for $650,000, which speaks to the appeal of the family. Unforgotten is by Fastnet Rock, who has become one of the most influential broodmare sires in the modern breed, with 165 individual stakes winners and 106 individual Group winners. His daughters’ progeny, including horses like Joliestar, Zougotcha, Lady of Camelot and Santa Ana Lane.She is a lovely looking filly who did very well during her first preparation at Randwick.

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