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Gai & Adrian TV - 6th June 2026

Playing By The Rules

Emma Reeves aids us with programming and identifies who she thinks is the best placed horse each weekend. Centenario, Wednesday 10th June, Kensington:In the interest of providing the best insight into why we do what we do, without repeating a recent story, I’ve gone wide this week and chosen Centenario at Kensington on Wednesday.He was brilliant last preparation and in a rich vein of form, but we were forced to freshen him as the only other option in Sydney was to send him to a major Sydney Cup lead up off his midweek city form. Instead, he had a week on the water walker and two trials into an off season Benchmark 78 over 1800 metres. In all honesty, I thought he would run a little better first up, but in hindsight he didn’t have the same zip that he had following a full spell last preparation and he was also stepping into a stronger grade.Second up, he showed what I was expecting first up and I think the additional distance combined with the wet track were the right combination. On Wednesday, he steps up to an ideal distance, is third up, drops back to the midweeks and remains in Benchmark 78 company, which sees him get some weight relief.I think everything has been building towards this point and Wednesday looks a terrific opportunity for him. Hopefully the plan comes off and it is the first of many wins over the winter months.

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WEDNESDAY 10th JUNE - KENSINGTONRail Position: TrueFARSET, Race 3, 1400m, 2.05pm, R King, 57kg Farset is as honest as the day is long and was unlucky to once again find one too good for him at Hawkesbury last time. There’s no faulting him or his attitude, and his day in the sun is going to come before too long so hopefully it’s in this valuable contest. Rachel got a terrific tune out of him last time so she’ll once again let him land where he’s comfortable from barrier 3, and we’re mindful that he’s stepping up to 1400 metres so if he’s able to steal a cheap sectional or two mid-race it’ll certainly aid his finishing effort. He’s taking on some equally consistent and well-performed horses so this won’t be easy, but he will take plenty of running down and we hope he can do enough to get the job done.VIRGIL'S GIFT, Race 5, 1400m, 3.15pm, R King, 58.5kg Virgil’s Gift found the 1100 metres too sharp for her when resuming at this track in late April. We’ve been patient with her since then though and she’s been back to the trials to keep her fitness up to the mark between runs, and she’s now returning up in trip and against her own sex which are two big positives. She’s won over track and trip previously so this adds confidence, and Rachel’s also won on her previously so we’re delighted that she’s reunited with her here. She maps to roll forward from barrier 3 and control things to suit herself, and with natural improvement forthcoming with a run under her belt we see no reason why she won’t be extremely competitive.CENTENARIO, Race 6, 2400m, 3.50pm, R Bayliss, 58.5kg Centenario ran an honest race at Warwick Farm last time. He looked to be in trouble at the top of the straight, but he kept battling away and he was coming again at the line. As such, he promises to relish this step up to 2400 metres third-up into his preparation and it’s got the potential to bring about further improvement. He’s up in grade slightly but he gets some weight relief as a result, and he’s reunited with Regan who knows him well. He typically races with a bit of cover but he raced on pace last time, so Regan will let him land where he’s comfortable from barrier 1 and ride the ride accordingly. He’s in fantastic shape and he’ll love these conditions, so we expect him to be right there at the finish.SUPERMASSIVE, Race 7, 1400m, 4.25pm, T Clark, 60.5kg Supermassive bounced back to his very best with a terrific effort at Warwick Farm last time. The blinkers certainly had the desired effect and he was most unlucky to be overhauled in the dying strides. He’s taken further improvement from it though and his recent work has been excellent, so he truly is thriving and Adrian and I couldn’t be happier with him. He’s stretching out to 1400 metres for the first time here which is the biggest query, but he’s deep into his campaign now and we see no reason why he won’t see it out. Tim will roll forward from barrier 9 to try and land in a forward position, and if he can steal a cheap sectional or two mid-race it’ll certainly help him over the concluding stages. He’s got a big weight but he’s in a rich vein of form, and we expect him to be right there at the finish once again.

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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

Zoustar/Ready To Prophet '24

This filly is by Australia’s champion sire Zoustar, a proven source of elite fillies including Sunlight, Zougotcha and Joliestar. The Zoustar over Fastnet Rock cross is operating at 12% stakes winners to runners with three Group 1 winners, and this filly brings an outstanding on track reference through her dam Ready To Prophet, a Listed winner and Group placed mare who was a high class performer for the Waterhouse/Bott team, winning black type and finishing third at Group level. With Smart Missile as broodmare sire, the pedigree also taps into proven top-end performance through horses such as multiple Group 1 winner Riff Rocket and the Waterhouse/Bott runner The Three Hundred. The wider female line carries international class, including Group 1 winners Itsmyluckyday and Astronomer Royal.Physically, she is a well-grown filly with a strong forearm and gaskin, a square hindquarter and an efficient action that helps her travel over the ground well. She has a real racehorse look and the type of athletic build that should suit a speed focused Australian program, while the pedigree gives her both early upside and residual value. Offered through the Widden consignment, one of Australia’s leading nurseries whose recent graduates include Group 1 winners Zougotcha, Schwarz and Griff, she shapes as a filly with plenty to like physically and on paper both paper.

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.

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.

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