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Gai & Adrian TV 9th May 2025

The stable has a strong hand in the Gosford Gold Cup this afternoon thanks to Les Vampires and New Endeavour.

2025 Tour d'Horse KIDS Foundation

Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott Racing is delighted to lend its support to the 2025 Tour d'Horse, a remarkable initiative benefiting the Kids Foundation. We recognise the profound impact that horses can have on individuals, fostering resilience, confidence, and a sense of well-being, qualities that align perfectly with the Kids Foundation's vital work in preventing childhood trauma and empowering young lives.Just as we nurture and develop the potential of our equine athletes, the Kids Foundation dedicates itself to nurturing and developing the potential of vulnerable children. We understand the importance of building strong foundations, whether it's for a champion racehorse or a child facing adversity. The Tour d'Horse, with its focus on endurance and perseverance, mirrors the challenges many children overcome, and we are inspired by the dedication of those participating.We are particularly drawn to the Kids Foundation's commitment to creating safer communities for children. This dedication to preventing harm and providing support to those affected deeply resonates with our own values of care and responsibility for the horses we look after on a daily basis. By supporting the Tour d'Horse, we are not only celebrating the magnificent athleticism of horses but also contributing to a cause that is making a tangible difference in the lives of children across Australia. We believe in the power of community and are proud to be part of an event that brings people together to support such a worthy organisation. Jess Bott will be jumping in the saddle for the Waterhouse/Bott team this week and you can support this incredible initiative by donating to our fundraising page here.

Gai's Tip Sheet

THURSDAY 15th MAY – HAWKESBURYRail Position: +2m 1100m-450m, True RemainderMYSTERIOUS MASTER (Race 1, 12.20pm, 1100m, T Clark, 57kg)Mysterious Master is delighting us ahead of his first start. He’s had three trials so he’s nice and fit, and whilst he’s going a bit of time between his latest trial and raceday he’s been ticking over very nicely. 1100 metres is a lovely sorting point for him and Hawkesbury’s a fair track with a long home straight, so he’ll have every opportunity. He’s drawn to do no work in barrier 1 so Tim should be able to adopt a prominent position on or near the speed and make his own luck accordingly, so fingers crossed he enjoys all the favours in the run and proves hard to reel in.SHANGRI LA IMPACT (Race 8, 4.40pm, 2000m, T Clark, 55kg)Shangri La Impact has run two excellent races thus far this preparation. She was most unlucky to not get the win at Canterbury last time, but she fought on strongly and showed a terrific attitude which was great to see. All she does is gallop so we’re looking forward to stretching her out to 2000 metres here, and Tim got a good feel for her last time so he’ll be positive from barrier 9 to settle her in a forward position. Hawkesbury’s an expansive track which should suit her racing pattern, and whilst it's difficult for a maiden to take on seven previous winners she’s got the necessary upside over this longer trip to be right there at the finish.FRIDAY 16th MAY – SCONERail Position: TrueMAJOR BEEL (Race 7, 4.05pm, 1600m, A Hyeronimus, 56kg)Major Beel is delighting us ahead of this outing. His first-up run was a pass mark, but as Adam said it was run at a very solid tempo which had him at his top throughout and he then didn’t have the clearest of runs at a crucial stage. Importantly, he’s come through it in great order and he’s certainly taken plenty of physical improvement from it, so he’s fitter and tighter in condition here. The step up to the mile will suit him, and whilst we know he’ll improve again over further later in the preparation we didn’t want to rush him there and this gradual increase will give him the right fitness foundation. Scone’s a lovely expansive track which should suit his racing pattern, and Adam will be positive from barrier 12 to sit as close to the speed as is comfortable for him. This race is never easy, and this year is no exception with the lowest rated horse prior to the emergencies being 94. However, last year’s winner was rated 100 and carried 1kg more than your gelding does, so if he can put his best foot forward we see no reason why he won’t be extremely effective and we hope to see him run a big race.

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2025 Tour d'Horse KIDS Foundation

Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott Racing is delighted to lend its support to the 2025 Tour d'Horse, a remarkable initiative benefiting the Kids Foundation. We recognise the profound impact that horses can have on individuals, fostering resilience, confidence, and a sense of well-being, qualities that align perfectly with the Kids Foundation's vital work in preventing childhood trauma and empowering young lives.

Just as we nurture and develop the potential of our equine athletes, the Kids Foundation dedicates itself to nurturing and developing the potential of vulnerable children. We understand the importance of building strong foundations, whether it's for a champion racehorse or a child facing adversity. The Tour d'Horse, with its focus on endurance and perseverance, mirrors the challenges many children overcome, and we are inspired by the dedication of those participating.

We are particularly drawn to the Kids Foundation's commitment to creating safer communities for children. This dedication to preventing harm and providing support to those affected deeply resonates with our own values of care and responsibility for the horses we look after on a daily basis. By supporting the Tour d'Horse, we are not only celebrating the magnificent athleticism of horses but also contributing to a cause that is making a tangible difference in the lives of children across Australia. We believe in the power of community and are proud to be part of an event that brings people together to support such a worthy organisation.
Jess Bott will be jumping in the saddle for the Waterhouse/Bott team this week and you can support this incredible initiative by donating to our fundraising page here.

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