The Gai Waterhouse and Adrian Bott stable were hoping to be winners over the jumps at Warrnambool on Tuesday with Geelong Cup winner Runaway, but the exciting jumper had to play second fiddle to a blueblood in the $135,000 Sovereign Resort Hurdle (3200m).
The five year-old Manhattan Rain gelding had won his only two previous starts over the jumps and was favourite for this assignment.
He led all the way before going down narrowly on the line to tough Kiwi bred Gobstopper, who is trained by jumping legend Eric Musgrove.
A seven year-old gelding by Tavistock from Bagalollies, Gobstopper won the Group III New Zealand Cup at 3200m in 2017 and then came to Australia to go jumping in late 2019 when he switched from his new Zealand trainer and co-owner Andrew Campbell to Musgrove.
Gobstopper has won 10 of 42 starts earning nearly $400,000 in prizemoney.
It’s certainly been a big week for Bagalollies and you can read more about this New Zealand Broodmare of the Year here.
Jumps Win for Toffee Tongue Brother
Advertisment
Race Result - Sovereign Resort Hrdl 3200m
Warrnambool Track: Soft(7) Time: 3:40.27
Tnr: E V Musgrove Rdr: Ronan Short 70
Tnr: G Waterhouse & A Bott Rdr: S Jackson 66
Tnr: D R Brideoake Rdr: Clayton Douglas 71
Tnr: P A Chow Rdr: Lee Horner 66
Tnr: E V Musgrove Rdr: Nathan Newton 67.5
Tnr: B A Charry Rdr: T Ryan 66
Tnr: E V Musgrove Rdr: A Lynch 68
Tnr: P F Ryan Rdr: Thomas Sadler 66
More Reading...
Juvenile Trial Watch – Randwick
Three heats won by juveniles at Randwick on Thursday morning and two of those winners were unraced fillies by Home Affairs and Farnan with a half-sister to the latter being sold at Magic Millions on Tuesday and might just be a saleyard gift!
People at Magic Millions Day Two
New records, famous families, emotions, hungry horses, farm favourites and Baby Amy - it was all happening on Day Two at Magic Millions as Maree McEwan found out on her travels.
Superstars at the Randwick Trials
Busy set of trials on Thursday morning with a big bearing on autumn feature races so let’s have a look at what unfolded – were you happy with your favourite?
Sires With Winners - Wednesday January 14
Here is the full list of 43 stallions which had winners throughout Australasia today with winners and result details.
Australian Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards Announced for 2026
The Awards formerly known as the Stud and Stable Staff Awards will enter a new chapter in 2026, with a refreshed name, the Australian Thoroughbred Industry Employee Awards (ATIEA), and an expanded industry partnership to further strengthen the recognition and celebration of the people who underpin Australia's world-class racing and breeding sector.
$1.6Million for Sister to Caffe Florian
Three year-old Snitzel filly Caffe Florian has been one of the finds of the summer in Sydney reeling off three successive wins culminating with a Black Type success in the Listed Gosford Guineas and her full sister lit up the Magic Millions sale ring on Thursday selling for $1.6million.
Anamoe Colt Bred on Magic Cross Sells for $850,000 to MyRacehorse
The first yearlings by Australian Horse of the Year Anamoe have been in hot demand this week at Magic Millions with two fillies selling for $800,000 and on Thursday that mark was surpassed by a gorgeous colt that made $850,000.
Hot Lots Day 2 - Magic Millions
With the opening day of selling at Magic Millions finished for the day, Frankel (GB) hit the heights, topping the sale with a $2m colt, while I Am Invincible took top honours on averages, 3 or more sold.
Likely Autumn Superstars Set to Trial on Thursday
Autumn Glow, Sir Delius, Via Sistina, Lady Shenandoah and Apocalyptic and more - Punters and racing fans can see a suite of Australia’s best horses live in action at Royal Randwick on Thursday as campaigns begin for many of the looming Sydney Autumn Racing Carnival’s biggest feature races.
Home Affairs Filly Dazzling on Debut for Lindsay Park
The Lindsay Park team have had a week far beyond what we would call tough, but a good horse is often the best tonic and Home Affairs filly Jacaranda scored a dazzling six length debut win at Seymour on Thursday.