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Gai's Gazette 2ND EDITION/SEPTEMBER 2013 GAI’SFind out more GAZETTE about racing a horse with Gai Waterhouse at www.gaiwaterhouse.com.au Cheeky Choice EDITORIAL Who wants to own a Group One Flight Stakes winner? INDUSTRY FOCUS An interview with Widden’s Antony Thompson THE PRIVATE TRACK DEBATE Rob Waterhouse on the “private track myth” Proudly Sponsored by Magic Millions 2 www.gaiwaterhouse.com.au GAI’S GAZETTE WHAT’S NEW? INFORMATION From the Pen of the Lady Trainer............................................................... Pages 4-5 Editor-in-Chief: Lea Stracey Recent Winners..................................................................................................... Pages 6-7 Editor: Madison Whant Who wants to own a Group One Flight Stakes Winner?.............Pages 8-9 Production Manager: Adrian Bott In the Spotlight: Antony Thompson.........................................................Pages 10-11 Advertising Manager: Adrian Bott Vale Northern Meteor.........................................................................................Page 12 Journalists: Zeb Armstrong, Rob Waterhouse, James Harron, Chris O’Sullivan on colic.................................................................................... Pages 12-13 Madison Whant, Grant Vandenberg and David Bay Extra... Extra... Read all about it...................................................................... Page 14 Graphic Design and Layout: Madison Whant Performance of the Month.............................................................................Page 15 Chief Photographer: Bradley Photographers The Private Track Debate..................................................................................Pages 16-17 Major Sponsors: Magic Millions, Widden Stud and Emirates Future Forecasts..................................................................................................... Page 18 Park Stud The Overseas Influence......................................................................................Page 19 Major contributors: Zeb Armstrong Instinction Joins Eliza Park International in QLD...............................Page 20 Producers: Graphic Impressions Behind the Scenes with jockey Thomas Huet....................................Pages 22-23 Behind the Scenes with stable manager Mel Norton...................Pages 24-25 Back in the Day with T.J. Smith......................................................................Pages 26-28 Sunday at the stables...........................................................................................Pages 30-31 Fiorente and Carlton House Bradley Photographers www.gaiwaterhouse.com.au 3 Gai and Monty Roberts observe the Friday jumpouts on his visit to Randwick Photograph by Need for Steed Australia FroM THE PEN OF THE Lady Trainer am lucky to have three sensational mid- represents years of preparation in peaking a Handicap, then by running a tremendous Idle distance horses in the stable at the horse at that exact moment. Fiorente will not sixth in the 2012 Melbourne Cup. Carlton moment, all of whom are raring to go head- be on his own in the search for the ultimate House (Street Cry x Talented) on the other ing towards Flemington. The Melbourne racing glory. My hardy and durable front hand was sent to me by Her Majesty Queen Cup is the holy grail of Australian racing running Group One winner Glencadam Elizabeth on the recommendation of John and it is such a thrill to have these three live Gold (Refuse to Bend x Sandrella) is also Warren, Her Majesty’s bloodstock agent. chances this early in the build up towards on a Melbourne Cup quest. This gelding John has first-hand experience of how my the Cup. The leader of the pack is Fiorente was purchased for just 135,000 guineas at stable functions and how I communicate (Monsun x Desert Bloom); the striking the Tattersall’s sales at Newmarket, England. with my owners. John felt Tulloch Lodge brown entire is again aimed at the first Many bloodstock agents collectively raised was the perfect place for Carlton House to Tuesday in November after a brilliant runner an eyebrow when the son of Refuse to Bend recapture his form after he seemingly was not up finish in the race that stops a nation was knocked down to Bruce Slade for Gai performing at his best, especially at his last in 2012. For one brief shining moment Waterhouse. Both Fiorente and Glencadam overseas run in the Hong Kong Cup at Sha Fiorente returned for the 1400m All-Aged Gold have one thing in common… they both, Tin. So the entire was shipped Down Under Stakes at Randwick in the autumn where he through their form, caught the attention of Mr and I gave him one start in the autumn where ran third. He was then spelled in preparation Rob Waterhouse. Rob has been a bookie for he finished midfield. Carlton House was then for the riches at Flemington in the spring. many a long year now and he is one of very sent for a spell. Spelling a spring contender Australia’s richest and most competitive few Australian bookmakers who still do their after one autumn start is a common practice race, the Melbourne Cup will be upon us own form for the races. Rob’s keen eye spot- among Australian trainers. Some might say before we know it. For racegoers the world ted something in Glencadam Gold’s form that it is done in order to free up boxes, but this stands still for the little over three minutes no one else could see. Glencadam Gold did could not be further from the truth. Spring the race generally takes. For Australians not last long as a stallion in Australia. Before horses enjoy coming back for one autumn everywhere the race draws us together in he was gelded his mind was on anything but start then heading back out because it breaks anticipation and excitement. For owners, racing. Glencadam Gold repaid our faith in up the monotonous routine of being in a jockeys, trainers, strappers and everyone him firstly by winning his first four starts else concerned with the industry the race culminating in the Group One Metropolitan 4 www.gaiwaterhouse.com.au box and completing track work each day. Fiorente will follow a similar prep to that of am glad you gave me a call.’ In this country of sunshine and energy Green Moon in 2012. I have been studying Even in its embryonic state I am much inducing feed, a horse when spelling will the lead up races of the past 20 Cup winners enjoying the challenge and the team of peo- invariably grow. Their feet grow, their bones in an attempt to learn more and more about ple that have come together to produce the grow as does their overall size. Glencadam how to get a horse to peak for this legendary gazette. Zeb Armstrong is our driving force Gold, Fiorente and Carlton House are all two mile race. There will be no stone left and fearless leader. Zeb is also the biggest remarkably bigger now. A spell after one unturned in my attempt to take home the contributor to the gazette. His knowledge quick start also freshens up a horse’s mind. 2013 Melbourne Cup. Glencadam Gold will of the Australian racing industry is jaw For the equine residents of Tulloch Lodge fly the flag in his home state of NSW before dropping and his enthusiasm is contagious. it is my way or the highway. I want my heading south. His preparation will kick off in Madison Whant is our young and very tal- horses to be competitive at the highest the Chelmsford. Carlton House’s preparation ented budding editor. Madison is just cutting level. That is my number one goal for each is a slightly more open forum. her teeth in the industry and she is doing a horse that walks through the gates. Some While talking with Her Majesty at Royal fantastic job. Adrian Bott is our production horses have an agenda and this can stop Ascot, Monty Roberts’ name came up as and advertising manager. Adrian is doing them achieving their best. Once a horse and someone who could assist us in the solving an outstanding job of tying together all the I see eye to eye and understand each other of Carlton House’s barrier problems. Monty threads as well as liaising with the gazette perfectly we can get on with the business of was in Australia this month and the world sponsors Magic Millions and the other major winning Group One races. famous horse whisperer was not intending contributors. Lastly, but definitely not least, Lloyd Williams knows better than anyone to visit Sydney while he was Down Under. there is my dear friend Lea Stracey who else what it takes to get a horse (especially However, after I called him, he was more proofreads all the separate articles, then a horse bred in Europe) to peak at around than happy to come and see Carlton House edits, then edits again until the gazette is 3pm on the first Tuesday in November. in Sydney. ‘Anything I can do for Her Majesty, perfect for your reading. When Lloyd speaks about a potential Cup well, I am only too happy to help.’ He said, I hope you enjoy our articles each month, preparation, the Lady Trainer listens intently. ‘Her Majesty is a big inspiration of mine and I and stay tuned….. Tommy Berry on Glencadam Gold Bradley Photographers Have a message for Gai? Tell us your story..... Send your letters to [email protected] The deadline for our next issue is September 20. www.gaiwaterhouse.com.au 5 War Bradley Photographers Forever Loved Aussies Love Sport Bradley Photographers Bradley Photographers Order of the Sun Bradley Photographers 6 www.gaiwaterhouse.com.au Star Thoroughbreds Mr Jackman Bradley Photographers SOME RECENT WINNERS With Bradley Photographers Spurtonic Bradley Photographers www.gaiwaterhouse.com.au 7 WHO wants to own A Group ONE FLIGHT Stakes WINNER? BY ZEB ARMSTRONG o you want to own a Flight Stakes win- The Flight Stakes is a wonderful race named were Skyline who won a Golden Slipper Sner? The best way to achieve this goal is after a wonderful race mare. Flight was a and an AJC Derby and the immortal Sky to make your way to the Gold Coast in any champion mare in the final years of World High who is one of the best ten horses to given January for the Magic Millions sales, War II and in the immediate aftermath of ever grace the Australian turf.
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