Melbourne Carnival Su-Ann Khaw at Sandown for Gai’S Wfrench Import Pornichet
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16TH EDITION / DECEMBER 2014 GAI’S GAZETTE Ooh La La... Darley Flying Start trainee, Dane Robinson, with outstanding sire Teofilo at Kildangan Stud, Ireland “Strange to think it has only been four months since departing the team at Tulloch Lodge. I can assure you it feels like a lifetime ago. Some wise words from Darley Flying Start graduates and current Gai Waterhouse Racing employees Adrian Bott and Emma Pearce before starting the course, continually bounce around my head. “It’s the equivalent of ten years of indus- try experience, crammed into two.” The pace at which the course moves leaves you dizzy at times, but there is no other way you’d prefer it. Since arriving on August 18 we have managed to complete the first Irish phase of the course which included equine anatomy and physiology modules at the University College of Dublin, Irish industry assignments and a trainee led conference to leaders of the Irish thoroughbred industry, including Horse Racing Ireland’s Chief Executive, Brian Kavanagh. Not to mention the mornings spent assisting with the breaking in of yearlings, working with stallions, vets, farriers and dentists at Darley’s picturesque Kildangan Stud, and sitting in on lectures from industry leaders throughout the afternoons. workload of the course as equivalent to his experience working full time for WinStar All of this whilst attending some of the major Farm in the US and completing his Masters of Business Administration at the same bloodstock sales and the world’s best race meet- time. ings including the Irish and British Champion’s You certainly need to bring a mature and committed approach if you are looking Weekends. What more could you ask for? to apply. For example, at the time of writing this piece I had just completed the One of the highlights during our time so far has week breaking in yearlings at Hamilton Hill, under the care of Darley Flying Start been our trip to Paris for Europe’s richest race, graduate and former GWR Racing Manager, Kate Grimwade, before spending the Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe. Organised by our the Saturday morning with Luca Cumani watching his horses work up the famous French contingent on the course, former GWR Warren Hill at Newmarket. This led straight into an afternoon of all-weather racing employee Fanny Cypres, we spent the Saturday at Lingfield Park, before catching a train to London to see family Saturday night, before the ‘Arc’ touring the Chantilly training then back on the train to spend Sunday at our Dalham Hall Stud training room grounds with France Galop and were fortunate completing our UK industry assignment which consisted of team debates on current enough to spend the morning watching Criquette industry topics. Where else in the world are you going to fit experience like this into Head Maarek’s string, which included Treve one weekend? completing her final piece of work before her I am sure you will have noticed through reading this piece the links between the successful ‘Arc’ defence the following day. You course and Gai Waterhouse Racing and there is a reason for it. Not only does Gai could not have written a better script. This is just support the course by employing graduates, which currently includes Adrian Bott, one of the many stories I’ll be telling for the rest Emma Pearce, Chris Armstrong and Jack Davison, but she encourages young people of my life and all in only four months, I couldn’t to apply to the course as well, understanding the opportunity that the course brings possibly fit them all into 750 words. to individuals who are serious about committing themselves to a future in the thor- But please, do not leave reading this piece oughbred industry. thinking that the course is all travel and sight-see- The 2014-2016 trainee group is represented by no less than three out of twelve ing. There is study involved, along with a lot of former GWR employees. Mimi Wadham from the UK, the aforementioned Fanny hands on work and lectures. It has been one of the Cypres and yours truly. Some strike rate considering the course takes in applicants the busiest times in my life so far. You quick- from all over the world and that Australian Racing’s leading lady only handed out ly realise that managing your time effectively three references for the 2014-2016 intake. between study, work and your personal life is I think it’s fair to say that as famed as she is for fine-tuning young thoroughbreds, essential to making the most out of the incredible she certainly has a track record for furnishing young individuals as well. You only opportunities that we are presented with each and need to see the average age of her office team to see that Gai takes an active interest every day. in the development of future industry leaders and I am certainly grateful for the time Kildangan Stud General Manager and Darley spent working her. It’s fair to say that I would not be in the fortunate position I am Flying Start graduate, Gerry Duffy, likened the today without the help of Gai and all the team GWR.” ▣ Cover photo: Mark Gatt GAI’S GAZETTE EDITOR-IN-CHIEF Lea Stracey CONTRIBUTORS Gai Waterhouse Zeb Armstrong Lea Stracey Madison Whant hat an impressive win Petrea Vela on the last day of the Susanna Bradshaw Melbourne Carnival Su-Ann Khaw at Sandown for Gai’s WFrench import Pornichet. Certainly a GRAPHIC DESIGN & laYOUT win full of portent for next year. It defi- Madison Whant nitely deserved a front cover photo and [email protected] the performance of the month, as Zeb CHIEf photogrAPHER writes. Our focus at this time of the year Bradley Photographers has been on staying horses and both Zeb www.bradleyphotos.com.au and Petrea have some very interesting facts and figures in their articles that un- Editorial PhotogrAPHER derline the value and worth of our own Amanda Wood home-bred stayers, particularly those Need for Steed Aus from New Zealand sires. I know Bruce www.needforsteed.com.au Slade and James Harron are at the New Zealand Bloodstock Ready to Run sales looking ADVertisers for the next Derby winner as we go to print. How else can one win a Derby in Austra- Coolmore lia? It can only be with a three-year-old horse and this is more likely to come from our Magic Millions neighbours across the Tasman. We shouldn’t forget the Kiwi imports who have run in Widden the Melbourne Cup and crossed the line, often first, and also often within the first six, David Kobritz: Musk Creek Farm year after year. You will be amazed to read that the great Zabeel has now emulated his Marcus Oldham College father, Sir Tristram, in achieving his 44th individual Group 1 winner – an extraordinary Newhaven Park Stud statistic! Emirates Park Stud This month, I am pleased to introduce a new regular contributor to our magazine, Ranvet Coty Farquhar. Coty lives in the beautiful Southern Highlands and after years working Yarraman Park Stud Ambassador Travel on the editorial team of magazines like Vogue Living she has started an online style Rheinwood Pastoral magazine. Her perspectives on style and beauty I’m sure, will complement the content Thoroughbred Content of our magazine and will offer another dimension of information for you, our readers. Karisma Optometrist We welcome back Su-Ann Khaw who will also write regularly about her experiences Bradley Photographers in racing on the world-wide stage with some hints and titbits should we wish to follow Darley Flying Start in her footsteps. It was refreshing to read Madison’s article on Melbourne Cup day at New Zealand Bloodstock Randwick. Melbourne Cup week is such a fantastic week of racing and for those who Australian Racing and Equine can’t make it down to Melbourne it’s wonderful to see the parallel activities at race- Academy courses across the country that celebrate this iconic week of racing. Foundation for National Parks While the year is coming to a close with Christmas just around the corner, there are and Wildlife still studs to visit before sale time at the Magic Millions on the Gold Coast in early ADVertising MaNAGER January. Gai is very enthusiastic about what she has seen but more of this in the next Ric Chapman edition. In the meantime I wish you all good things for the festive season. [email protected] ‘Til next time. Lea PRINTERS Editor-in-Chief Graphic Impressions 4 www.gaiwaterhouse.com.au Contents James McDonald and Pornichet Page 4 Photo by Mark Gatt by Photo Photo by Need for Steed Aus Steed for Need by Photo Adam Hyeronimus and Caped Crusader Page 16 The team Page 6 Performance of the Month: Pornichet... by Zeb Armstrong Pages 8-9 From the Pen of the Lady Trainer Pages 10-12 Zabeel - His Amazing Contribution to Staying Races in Australia... by Zeb Armstrong Pages 14-15 Gai, Rob and the Forgotten Koalas of the Southern Highlands... by Susanna Bradshaw Pages 16-18 Randwick on Cup Day... by Madison Whant Page 20 A Kiwi Flavour to Cup Week... by Petrea Vela Pages 24-27 Styling - Capturing the Beauty Within... by Lea Stracey Pages 28-30 #SummerLikeANomad... by Su-Ann Khaw Pages 32-34 Melbourne Cup - A Week Long Affair...by Zeb Armstrong Page 36 And from You... Page 37 Track Snaps... by Amanda Wood Pages 38-39 Recent Winners Page 40 The Australian Racing and Equine Photo by Need for Steed Aus Steed for Need by Photo Academy www.gaiwaterhouse.com.au 5 Performance of the Month: Pornichet By Zeb Armstrong fter just a few weeks in Austra- have just taken his foot off the accelerator tire certainly did not let the punters down.