Brad Waters

Victoria

Racing Writer at News Corp Australia

Victorian horse racing writer for @RacenetTweets & @superracing. One-eyed @brisbanelions man. Tries not to be grumpy but fails miserably. Opinions are my own.

Articles

Peter Gelagotis stable pays late entry fee for filly to start in $1m Percy Sykes Stakes

2 weeks ago | racenet.com.au | Brad Waters

The Peter Gelagotis stable was happy to stump up the late entry fee to given emerging filly Recuperato a crack at $1m in prizemoney in Sydney. Recuperato broke her maiden in emphatic fashion when sprinting hard from the rear to post a comfortable win in the Group 3 Thoroughbred Breeders' Stakes at Flemington last month.
‘He's changed the place so much': Inside Kanga's MRC revolution

2 weeks ago | racenet.com.au | Brad Waters

Taking out a membership at the Melbourne Racing Club was the furthest thing from one punter's mind … until Kanga took charge. If there's one social media interaction that encapsulates the impact that John Kanga has had since he took over as chairman in October last year, it's this. John Kanga was quick to reach out to a stranded racegoer on X on February 1 with an offer for a lift to Sandown. We contacted Jagjetfly this week and found out that her real name is Christina.
Saturday April 5, 2025

2 weeks ago | racenet.com.au | Brad Waters

Form expert Brad Waters analyses Saturday's 10-race card at Caulfield, presenting his best bets, quaddie and exotic selections. • PUNT LIKE A PRO: Become a Racenet iQ member and get expert tips – with fully transparent return on investment statistics – from Racenet's team of professional punters at our Pro Tips section. SUBSCRIBE NOW! ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ BEST BET STATUARIO (Race 5, No.2): The talented three-year-old improved when stepping up in trip in the Alister Clark Stakes.
Prestige Forever sent to Sydney

3 weeks ago | racenet.com.au | Brad Waters

Group 1 Racing NSW Saturday Racing The Championships Mornington trainer David Brideoake could attempt to take a promising partnership to another level at Saturday's Randwick meeting. Brideoake has enjoyed a longstanding relationship with Hong Kong-based businessman Eric Yeung, which has resulted in the duo teaming up to buy yearlings together in the last 12 months.
Rise At Dawn to emulate Mr Brightside

3 weeks ago | racenet.com.au | Brad Waters

Fortunately for Rise At Dawn, Group 1 races are not beauty contests. The same sentiment would also apply to his illustrious stablemate Mr Brightside. Co-trainer Ben Hayes said Rise At Dawn would not win any beauty pageants but the consistent chestnut could win Saturday's Group 1 Doncaster Mile at Randwick, but he needs to gain a start from the reserve bench first.
Mr Brightside to run in 2025 Hong Kong Champions Miles

3 weeks ago | racenet.com.au | Brad Waters

Star miler Mr Brightside is likely to have two local jumpouts before embarking on his first overseas mission to Hong Kong later this month. Trainers Ben, Will and JD Hayes have aimed the nine-time Group 1 winner at the Champions Mile at Sha Tin on April 27. Mr Brightside went down narrowly to Tom Kitten in the All-Star Mile at his last appearance on March 3, leaving the stable to manage the seven-year-old through a seven-week gap between runs.
Stewards want 20-year ban for betting scandal

3 weeks ago | racenet.com.au | Brad Waters

Racing Victoria stewards have asked for a 20-year ban for jockey Michael Poy for his part in a betting scheme involving himself, fellow rider Lewis German and a professional punter. Counsel representing stewards asked the Victoria Racing Tribunal to impose the massive penalty on Poy, accusing him of directing a betting group that wagered more than $2 million in lay bets on mounts ridden by him and German in 2022.
$210k punt on filly pays off for Peter and Manny Gelagotis with Group 3 win at Flemington

3 weeks ago | racenet.com.au | Brad Waters

A $210,000 punt has paid off after developing filly Recuperato came from well back to claim the Group 3 Thoroughbred Breeders Stakes at Flemington. Peter and Manny Gelagotis decided to buy the daughter of Golden Slipper winner Farnan at a yearling sale last year before securing owners for the youngster.
Fresh approach key for Hayes roughies in Flemington sprint

3 weeks ago | racenet.com.au | Brad Waters

Fresh will be best for two Lindsay Park-trained speedsters in the Listed ATA/Bob Hoysted Handicap at Flemington. Trainers Ben, Will and JD Hayes will tackle the $175,000 contest with seasoned sprinters Joyful Fortune and Acromantula but both will be on the fresh side for the 1000m scamper. Joyful Fortune has not raced since he was outclassed in the Group 1 Lightning Stakes while Acromantula resumes from a longer break with his last run being at Ballarat in December last year.
Imported stayer Deakin chasing Melbourne Cup start in Roy Higgins at Flemington

4 weeks ago | racenet.com.au | Brad Waters

Less could bring more for Deakin in the spring if he lives up to his pre-race favouritism in Saturday's Roy Higgins at Flemington. A Melbourne Cup ballot exemption is on the line in the $300,000 race in which the French-bred Deakin is the $2.40 favourite. Deakin's trainer Phillip Stokes decided to adopt a long-term strategy with the stayer, foregoing the chance to win a third Adelaide Cup earlier this month.