Mr Brightside is a New Zealand-bred thoroughbred racehorse trained in Australia. It is notable for winning seven Group One (G1) races.
| Mr Brightside | |
|---|---|
| Sire | Bullbars (Aus) |
| Grandsire | Elusive Quality (USA) |
| Dam | Lilahjay (NZ) |
| Damsire | Tavistock (NZ) |
| Sex | Gelding |
| Foaled | 17 October 2017 |
| Country | New Zealand |
| Colour | Brown |
| Breeder | Ray 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 |
| Trainer | Ben, Will & JD Hayes |
| Jockey | Craig Williams, Luke Currie, Zac Purton |
| Record | 39: 17–9–3 |
| Earnings | AU$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
editMr 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
editDuring his Australian racing career he has been trained by the Hayes brothers. His notable performances have included:[5]
- 10/10/21 - 1st in the listed Bet with mates Cup (ridden by Craig Williams) beating Wicklow Town[6]
- 30/10/21 - 4th in the G1 Kennedy Cantala Stakes (Craig Williams) behind Superstorm[7]
- 5/3/22 - 4th in the G2 Blamey Stakes (Craig Williams) behind Inspirational Girl and Zaaki[8]
- 19/3/22 - 4th in the All-Star Mile (Craig Williams) behind Zaaki and I'm Thunderstruck[9]
- 2/4/22 - 1st in the G1 Doncaster Handicap (Craig Williams) beating I'm Thunderstruck[10]
- 13/8/22 1st in the G2 P B Lawrence Stakes (Craig Williams) beating I Am Superman[11]
- 3/9/22 1st in the G2 Feehan Stakes (Craig Williams) beating Inspirational Girl[12]
- 25/9/22 - 5th in the G1 Underwood Stakes (Craig Williams) behind Alligator Blood, Mo'unga and Zaaki[13]
- 8/10/22 - 4th in the G1 Might and Power Stakes (Craig Williams) behind Anamoe[14]
- 22/10/22 - 7th in the G1 Cox Plate (Craig Williams) behind Anamoe[15]
- 5/11/22 - 3rd in the G1 Kennedy Champions Mile (Craig Williams) behind Alligator Blood[16]
- 11/2/23 - 5th in the G1 C F Orr Stakes (Craig Williams) behind Jacquinot[17]
- 25/2/23 - 2nd in the G1 Futurity Stakes (MRC) Craig Williams behind Alligator Blood
- 18/3/23 - 1st in the All-Star Mile (Luke Currie) beating Cascadian [18]
- 1/4/23 - 1st in the G1 Doncaster Handicap (Zac Purton) beating My Oberon[19]
- 19/8/23 - 1st in the G2 P B Lawrence Stakes (Craig Williams) beating Pinstriped[20]
- 2/9/23 - 1st in the G1 Memsie Stakes (Craig Williams) beating Princess Grace[21]
- 16/9/23 - 1st in the G1 Makybe Diva Stakes (Craig Williams) beating Alligator Blood[22]
- 14/10/23 - 2nd in the G2 King Charles III Stakes (Craig Williams) behind Fangirl[23]
- 28/10/23 - 2nd in the Cox Plate (Craig Williams) behind Romantic Warrior, with Alligator Blood 3rd[24]
- 11/11/23 - 2nd in the G1 Kennedy Champions Mile (Craig Williams) behind Pride of Jenni[25]
- 10/2/24 - 1st in the G1 C F Orr Stakes (Craig Williams) beating Pride of Jenni[26][27]
- 24/2/24 - 1st in the G1 Futurity Stakes (MRC) (Craig Williams) beating Pericles[28]
- 16/3/24 - 2nd in the All-Star Mile (Craig Williams) behind Pride of Jenni[29]
- 30/3/24 - 5th in the G1 Australian Cup (Craig Williams) behind Cascadian[30]
- 13/4/24 - 3rd in the G1 Queen Elizabeth Stakes (ATC) (Craig Williams) behind Pride of Jenni[31]
- 31/8/24 - 2nd in the G1 Memsie Stakes (Craig Williams) behind Pinstriped[32]
- 14/9/24 -1st in the G1 Makybe Diva Stakes (Craig Williams) beating Pride of Jenni[33][34]
- 27/9/24 - 2nd in the G2 Feehan Stakes (Craig Williams) behind Pride of Jenni [35]
Pedigree
edit| 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
edit- ^ https://www.racingnews.co.nz/mr-brightside-shines-as-nztba-horse-of-the-year/
- ^ "Fifth Group One for remarkable Mr Brightside". LOVERACING.NZ.
- ^ "Race 3 LYNDHURST FARM 1400 at MATAMATA RC on 10 FEB 2021 | LOVERACING.NZ". loveracing.nz.
- ^ "Punters.com.au - We Love Australian Horse Racing - Punters". punters.com.au.
- ^ "Mr Brightside | Race Record & Form | Racing Post". www.racingpost.com.
- ^ "Full Result 6.50 Ballarat (AUS) | 10 October 2021 | Racing Post". www.racingpost.com.
- ^ "Full Result 7.10 Flemington (AUS) | 30 October 2021 | Racing Post". www.racingpost.com.
- ^ "Full Result 4.40 Flemington (AUS) | 5 March 2022 | Racing Post". www.racingpost.com.
- ^ "Full Result 4.40 Flemington (AUS) | 19 March 2022 | Racing Post". www.racingpost.com.
- ^ "Full Result 7.15 Randwick (AUS) | 2 April 2022 | Racing Post". www.racingpost.com.
- ^ "Full Result 7.35 Caulfield (AUS) | 13 August 2022 | Racing Post". www.racingpost.com.
- ^ "Full Result 5.15 Moonee Valley (AUS) | 3 September 2022 | Racing Post". www.racingpost.com.
- ^ "Full Result 7.25 Sandown (Aus) (AUS) | 25 September 2022 | Racing Post". www.racingpost.com.
- ^ "Full Result 5.50 Caulfield (AUS) | 8 October 2022 | Racing Post". www.racingpost.com.
- ^ "Full Result 7.10 Moonee Valley (AUS) | 22 October 2022 | Racing Post". www.racingpost.com.
- ^ "Full Result 5.30 Flemington (AUS) | 5 November 2022 | Racing Post". www.racingpost.com.
- ^ "Full Result 5.20 Sandown (Aus) (AUS) | 11 February 2023 | Racing Post". www.racingpost.com.
- ^ "Full Result 5.20 Moonee Valley (AUS) | 18 March 2023 | Racing Post". www.racingpost.com.
- ^ "Full Result 6.35 Randwick (AUS) | 1 April 2023 | Racing Post". www.racingpost.com.
- ^ "Full Result 7.40 Caulfield (AUS) | 19 August 2023 | Racing Post". www.racingpost.com.
- ^ "Full Result 7.50 Caulfield (AUS) | 2 September 2023 | Racing Post". www.racingpost.com.
- ^ "Full Result 6.40 Flemington (AUS) | 16 September 2023 | Racing Post". www.racingpost.com.
- ^ https://www.racingpost.com/results/471/randwick/2023-10-14/852141
- ^ "Full Result 7.10 Moonee Valley (AUS) | 28 October 2023 | Racing Post". www.racingpost.com.
- ^ "Full Result 5.30 Flemington (AUS) | 11 November 2023 | Racing Post". www.racingpost.com.
- ^ "Full Result 5.55 Caulfield (AUS) | 10 February 2024 | Racing Post". www.racingpost.com.
- ^ https://www.ttrausnz.com.au/edition/2024-02-11/saturday-summary-mr-brightside-secures-fifth-group-1-in-nail-biting-cf-orr-finish
- ^ "Full Result 4.40 Caulfield (AUS) | 24 February 2024 | Racing Post". www.racingpost.com.
- ^ "Full Result 5.15 Caulfield (AUS) | 16 March 2024 | Racing Post". www.racingpost.com.
- ^ "Full Result 5.15 Flemington (AUS) | 30 March 2024 | Racing Post". www.racingpost.com.
- ^ "Full Result 6.55 Randwick (AUS) | 13 April 2024 | Racing Post". www.racingpost.com.
- ^ "Full Result 7.45 Caulfield (AUS) | 31 August 2024 | Racing Post". www.racingpost.com.
- ^ "Full Result 7.20 Flemington (AUS) | 14 September 2024 | Racing Post". www.racingpost.com.
- ^ "Mr Brightside defends Makybe Diva crown". Mr Brightside defends Makybe Diva crown | New Zealand Thoroughbred Breeders' Association.
- ^ "Full Result 10.45 Moonee Valley (AUS) | 27 September 2024 | Racing Post". www.racingpost.com.
- ^ "Mr Brightside Horse Pedigree".