Mr Brightside is a New Zealand-bred thoroughbred racehorse trained in Australia. It is notable for winning seven Group One (G1) races.

Mr Brightside
SireBullbars (Aus)
GrandsireElusive Quality (USA)
DamLilahjay (NZ)
DamsireTavistock (NZ)
SexGelding
Foaled (2017-10-17) 17 October 2017 (age 7)
CountryNew Zealand
ColourBrown
BreederRay I & the Estate of the late Martha Johnson[1]
Owner(1) Ray Johnson, Ralph Manning & Shaun Dromgool (2) Lindsay Park Bloodstock, Green Shorts Racing et al
TrainerBen, Will & JD Hayes
JockeyCraig Williams, Luke Currie, Zac Purton
Record39: 17–9–3
EarningsAU$14,588,080
Major wins
John F. Feehan Stakes (2022)
Doncaster Mile (2022, 2023)
P B Lawrence Stakes (2022, 2023)
All-Star Mile (2023)
Memsie Stakes (2023)
Makybe Diva Stakes (2023, 2024)
C F Orr Stakes (2024)
Futurity Stakes (2024)
Last updated on 30 September 2024

Background

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Mr Brightside was bred by Ray Johnson in partnership with his late wife, Martha. He was sold as a yearling for $22,000 at the 2019 New Zealand Bloodstock May Sale, but failed to meet his $50,000 reserve when entered again at the New Zealand Bloodstock Ready to Run Sale. Later, Ray Johnson bought him back on gavelhouse.com for just $7,750 and the ownership was shared with Ralph Manning and Shaun Dromgool.[2]

Mr Brightside was initially trained by Ralph Manning at Cambridge and on 10 February 2021 made his debut at Matamata in a $10,000 maiden race over 1400m. Ridden by champion jockey Opie Bosson he was caught behind other runners and had to be satisfied with a 5th placing behind Comme Bella Fille.[3]

He did not race again in New Zealand and on 31/03/2021 he was exported to Australia.[4]

Racing career

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During his Australian racing career he has been trained by the Hayes brothers. His notable performances have included:[5]

Pedigree

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Pedigree of Mr Brightside (NZ) 2019[36]
Sire
Bullbars (AUS)
2007
Elusive Quality (USA)
1993
Gone West (USA)
1984
Mr. Prospector (USA)
1970
Secrettame (USA)
1978
Touch Of Greatness (USA)
1986
Hero's Honor (USA)
1980
Ivory Wand (USA)
1973
Accessories (GB)
2003
Singspiel (IRE)
1992
In The Wings (GB)
1986
Glorious Song (CAN)
1976
Anna Matrushka(GB)
1984
Mill Reef (USA)
1968
Anna Paola (GER)
1978
Dam
Lilahjay (NZ)
2012
Tavistock (NZ)
2005
Montjeu (IRE)
1996
Sadler's Wells(USA)
1981
Floripedes (FR)
1985
Upstage (GB)
1998
Quest For Fame (GB)
1987
Pedestral (GB)
1986
Keepable (NZ)
2003
Keeper (AUS)
1997
Danehill (USA)
1986
Nuwirah (USA)
1987
Delia's Choice (NZ)
1987
Sir Tristram (IRE)
1971
Taiona (NZ)
1972

References

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  1. ^ https://www.racingnews.co.nz/mr-brightside-shines-as-nztba-horse-of-the-year/
  2. ^ "Fifth Group One for remarkable Mr Brightside". LOVERACING.NZ.
  3. ^ "Race 3 LYNDHURST FARM 1400 at MATAMATA RC on 10 FEB 2021 | LOVERACING.NZ". loveracing.nz.
  4. ^ "Punters.com.au - We Love Australian Horse Racing - Punters". punters.com.au.
  5. ^ "Mr Brightside | Race Record & Form | Racing Post". www.racingpost.com.
  6. ^ "Full Result 6.50 Ballarat (AUS) | 10 October 2021 | Racing Post". www.racingpost.com.
  7. ^ "Full Result 7.10 Flemington (AUS) | 30 October 2021 | Racing Post". www.racingpost.com.
  8. ^ "Full Result 4.40 Flemington (AUS) | 5 March 2022 | Racing Post". www.racingpost.com.
  9. ^ "Full Result 4.40 Flemington (AUS) | 19 March 2022 | Racing Post". www.racingpost.com.
  10. ^ "Full Result 7.15 Randwick (AUS) | 2 April 2022 | Racing Post". www.racingpost.com.
  11. ^ "Full Result 7.35 Caulfield (AUS) | 13 August 2022 | Racing Post". www.racingpost.com.
  12. ^ "Full Result 5.15 Moonee Valley (AUS) | 3 September 2022 | Racing Post". www.racingpost.com.
  13. ^ "Full Result 7.25 Sandown (Aus) (AUS) | 25 September 2022 | Racing Post". www.racingpost.com.
  14. ^ "Full Result 5.50 Caulfield (AUS) | 8 October 2022 | Racing Post". www.racingpost.com.
  15. ^ "Full Result 7.10 Moonee Valley (AUS) | 22 October 2022 | Racing Post". www.racingpost.com.
  16. ^ "Full Result 5.30 Flemington (AUS) | 5 November 2022 | Racing Post". www.racingpost.com.
  17. ^ "Full Result 5.20 Sandown (Aus) (AUS) | 11 February 2023 | Racing Post". www.racingpost.com.
  18. ^ "Full Result 5.20 Moonee Valley (AUS) | 18 March 2023 | Racing Post". www.racingpost.com.
  19. ^ "Full Result 6.35 Randwick (AUS) | 1 April 2023 | Racing Post". www.racingpost.com.
  20. ^ "Full Result 7.40 Caulfield (AUS) | 19 August 2023 | Racing Post". www.racingpost.com.
  21. ^ "Full Result 7.50 Caulfield (AUS) | 2 September 2023 | Racing Post". www.racingpost.com.
  22. ^ "Full Result 6.40 Flemington (AUS) | 16 September 2023 | Racing Post". www.racingpost.com.
  23. ^ https://www.racingpost.com/results/471/randwick/2023-10-14/852141
  24. ^ "Full Result 7.10 Moonee Valley (AUS) | 28 October 2023 | Racing Post". www.racingpost.com.
  25. ^ "Full Result 5.30 Flemington (AUS) | 11 November 2023 | Racing Post". www.racingpost.com.
  26. ^ "Full Result 5.55 Caulfield (AUS) | 10 February 2024 | Racing Post". www.racingpost.com.
  27. ^ https://www.ttrausnz.com.au/edition/2024-02-11/saturday-summary-mr-brightside-secures-fifth-group-1-in-nail-biting-cf-orr-finish
  28. ^ "Full Result 4.40 Caulfield (AUS) | 24 February 2024 | Racing Post". www.racingpost.com.
  29. ^ "Full Result 5.15 Caulfield (AUS) | 16 March 2024 | Racing Post". www.racingpost.com.
  30. ^ "Full Result 5.15 Flemington (AUS) | 30 March 2024 | Racing Post". www.racingpost.com.
  31. ^ "Full Result 6.55 Randwick (AUS) | 13 April 2024 | Racing Post". www.racingpost.com.
  32. ^ "Full Result 7.45 Caulfield (AUS) | 31 August 2024 | Racing Post". www.racingpost.com.
  33. ^ "Full Result 7.20 Flemington (AUS) | 14 September 2024 | Racing Post". www.racingpost.com.
  34. ^ "Mr Brightside defends Makybe Diva crown". Mr Brightside defends Makybe Diva crown | New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders' Association.
  35. ^ "Full Result 10.45 Moonee Valley (AUS) | 27 September 2024 | Racing Post". www.racingpost.com.
  36. ^ "Mr Brightside Horse Pedigree".