1ST EDITION / AUGUST 2013 gai’sFind out more aboutgaZETTE racing a horse with Gai Waterhouse at www.gaiwaterhouse.com.au EDITORIAL Pierro blazes his way to stud INDUSTRY FOCUS An interview with Gooree’s Monica Barrera TO GELD OR NOT TO GELD? Rob Waterhouse takes on Racing’s biggest question THE ROAD SO faR Our year to date and what we can expect for the future Proudly sponsored by Magic Millions 2 www.gaiwaterhouse.com.au WHAT’S NEW? What’s ONEur yearW to date............................? Pages 4-7 Denise Martin and Star Thoroughbreds..............................Pages 8-9 Industry Focus: Monica Barrera on Gooree Park Stud...................... Pages 10-12 Industry News............................... Pages 14-16 Pierro: Two years of excellence..................................... Pages 18-21 In the Spotlight: Racing stable manager John Livingstone....Pages 22-23 Rob Waterhouse takes on racing’s biggest question: To geld or not to geld?....................Pages 24-25 Gai Waterhouse: The Stallion Maker............................................Pages 26-27 Miler Excels at creating history........Pages 28-29 Behind the Scenes with Desert War stable hand Suzy Horvath........Pages 30-31 Back in the day.............................. Pages 32-33 PUBLISHING INFORMATION TULLOCH LODGE 16 Bowral St, Kensington NSW 2033 AUS Telephone:+61 2 9662 1488 Fax: +61 2 9662 6328 Editor: Lea Stracey Editor-in-Chief: Madison Whant Production Manager: Adrian Bott Advertising Manager: Adrian Bott Journalists: Zeb Armstrong, Ryan McEvoy, Rob Waterhouse, Madison Whant , James Bester & David Bay Graphic Design and Layout: Madison Whant Chief Photographer: Bradley Photography Sponsors: Magic Millions, The Australian Turf Club, Widden Stud, Emirates Park Stud & Gooree Wines Contributors: Zeb Armstrong Tommy Berry and Overreach Producers: Graphic Impressions Photograph by Bradley photography www.gaiwaterhouse.com.au 3 OUR YEAR TO DATE From the Pen Of the Lady Trainer Every month at Tulloch Lodge is different. Yes I wish they all contained a Golden Slipper or a Doncaster Win- ner but the reality is the small and big winners at different times of the year, are equally important for any stable. The provincials are very important meetings for the horses at Tulloch Lodge; the prize money these days away from Sydney is very respect- able and horses such as Bentley Biscuit and Grand Armee started their careers at the provincials. maximising the speed with which it is preparation and this time it will be no Late June and early July is usually a born. There are always exceptions, different. Then there are the late sea- time to travel for the Lady Trainer and but I prefer to put my money where son two-year-olds. Bull Point and my darling one. This year we visited my mouth is in the sales ring and Romantic Touch are two that imme- France, Royal Ascot and Ireland for trust my judgement. Travel broadens diately spring to mind. It is always the wedding of Henry Field and his one’s mind, and I have no doubt exciting considering how horses like beautiful bride Louise. Visiting Adare travel has made me a better trainer. these might improve as three-year- in Ireland brought back memories of On my return all eyes will be on the olds and what they might achieve my twenties when I spent many days Golden Rose. Sweet Idea, Overreach in the next few months. This time of in this area hunting. I really enjoy this and Star Thoroughbreds’ Whittington, year is a time for two-year-olds to find sport; it is a great feeling of adrenalin among others, will all be aimed at this their feet in easier company. But in shared between you and your horse fantastic Group One race for three- the future a class rise will be essen- while you are on the hunt. year-olds. Before we know it, it will tial; there are many two-year-olds in Royal Ascot is aptly named. These be Guineas time; then the big three my yards that I am sure will make this five race meetings contain the high- Spring Classics, the Caulfield Cup, big jump in the coming weeks and est calibre of horse all on view for the Cox Plate and the Melbourne months. the world to see. In the crowds at the Cup. One of the best things about racing is track you are all always surrounded The Melbourne Cup is the most rec- that there are always bigger and bet- by superbly attired ladies and gents. ognised and richest two mile race in ter things just around the corner. The Over the last 20 years Royal Ascot the world. Fiorente, Glencadam Gold supreme opportunities for glory come has become a great show place of and Michelangelo are already getting around so quickly I can hardly contain American and Australian horses. the wake-up call at Randwick most my excitement. Yes, it might be cold Speed in Australia as well as America mornings in preparation for the race and raining right now, but the first is an essential ingredient that all that stops a nation. I might even have Group One of the spring, the Golden breeders try to instil in the equine in a smoky or two yet for the big race. Rose in reality is not too far away and these countries. People ask me all The old boys are all back. Reuben believe me, all my lieutenants and I the time why many Australian horses Percival, Kontiki Park and Star Thor- have well and truly started planning have plenty of speed. I answer that oughbreds’ Kinnersley are all back for this race and the rest of the riches it is because of the land, the envi- and getting fitter every week. These that await in the warmer months. ronment and the feed. These are all three old boys have been thrilling Until next month, crucial components in a young horse their owner’s preparation after Gai 4 www.gaiwaterhouse.com.au Letters to Gai Dear Gai. Dear Gai Hi Denise & Emma I don’t know if you know this but You always look as you would Just got home from celebrating the your record in the Golden Slipper put it ‘simply divine.’ How do you race result with Wayne and Anne is better (statistically) than Bart’s continue to look great and find Marie Lambert and Sharee Mar- in the Melbourne Cup. There are great clothes year after year? I shall and her partner Leon. We had a few stables that have a huge am definitely a carnival racegoer a lot of fun reminiscing about the number of two-year-olds, but you and I don’t mind the odd $5 bet run of Equator today. seem to always come out on top. on the good looking horses. I saw I am obviously still glowing from Do you have a secret? Bart always you at the Ladies’ Luncheon at the day and the gutsy run from has preached that a horse has to the races during the Warrnambool Equator. He was so gallant in have a certain amount of miles in May Carnival, and the way you defeat and to see the race replay its legs heading to the Cup; do you were dressed and the way you again tonight you really appreciate do something albeit on a small- handled all the questions was just Nash’s ride and the way our horse er scale with your two-year-olds so wonderful. After all these years fought to the very end. heading towards the Slipper? it is still so wonderful to see a lady This has been an amazing experi- Geoff Huxley, Grafton NSW at the top of a traditionally male ence for me from day one and I am dominated sport, and looking the having a love affair not only with Thanks for your letter Geoff. Bart’s part while doing so. Thank you for Star Thoroughbreds but also with winning of 12 Melbourne Cups since coming to Warrnambool and I look the Northern Meteors so as a man 1965 is the most remarkable statistic forward to seeing you there again of my word I would like to buy a in the history of the Australian turf, soon. share in the filly you are syndicat- and just to be compared to him with Susanne Martin, Warrnambool VIC ing out of Magsaya. my five Golden Slippers is a real I love the Northern Meteors and honour. I have a secret, but I don’t Wow Susanne, I don’t know what to also the history that Gai has with keep it a secret if that makes sense. say. Thank you very much for your the family of this filly plus you I think it is essential that a two-year- magnificent compliments and I can bought her at a very good price so old is at least up and running by Cox tell you first before anyone else that I this is the next share I would like Plate time. It is also beneficial for a will be back at Warrnambool in 2014. to invest in. young horse to have had a trip away It won’t just be me either; I will have Sorry I can’t be at the stables to- well before the Golden Slipper. This a team of horses and will be attack- morrow as I work on a Sunday but gives them a chance to gain expe- ing that magnificent carnival head I really hope Equator has pulled rience at the track and fitness and on. I do love shopping as I am sure up ok and his success helps you even go for a spell and come back by you do.