Mr Brightside (horse)
| Mr Brightside (NZ) | |
|---|---|
| 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 | Lindsay Park Bloodstock (S Steel), Green Shorts Racing (A Visalli), K Paisley, C Paisley, B Carson, M Andreadis, J Molinaro, A Molinaro, J Evans, D Hollyman, S Horn, R Jarvis, G Kerr, D Lee, R White, D Cavallo, The Fighting Cowboys (A Pettiona), P Presti, L Presti & Hunter Graeber Racing |
| Trainer | Ben, Will & JD Hayes |
| Jockey | Craig Williams, Luke Currie, Zac Purton |
| Record | 43: 19–11–3 |
| Earnings | AU$17,382,900 |
| 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, 2025) Champions Mile (2024) | |
| Last updated on 30 September 2024 | |
Mr Brightside is a New Zealand-bred thoroughbred racehorse trained in Australia. It is notable for winning nine Group One (G1) races.
Background
[edit]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
[edit]During his Australian racing career he has been trained by the Hayes brothers. His notable performances have included:[5]
| Date | Placing | Race | Jockey | 1st | 2nd | 3rd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10/21 [6] | 1st | Listed Bet with mates Cup | Craig Williams | Mr Brightside | Wicklow Town | Milton Park |
| 30/10/21[7] | 4th | G1 Kennedy Cantala Stakes | Craig Williams | Superstorm | Icebath | Cascadian |
| 5/03/22[8] | 4th | G2 Blamey Stakes | Craig Williams | Inspirational Girl | Zaaki | Corner Pocket |
| 19/03/22[9] | 4th | All-Star Mile | Craig Williams | Zaaki | I'm Thunderstruck | Streets Of Avalon |
| 2/04/22[10] | 1st | G1 Doncaster Handicap | Craig Williams | Mr Brightside | I'm Thunderstruck | Icebath |
| 13/08/22[11] | 1st | G2 P B Lawrence Stakes | Craig Williams | Mr Brightside | I Am Superman | Buffalo River |
| 3/09/22[12] | 1st | G2 Feehan Stakes | Craig Williams | Mr Brightside | Inspirational Girl | Spanish Mission |
| 25/09/22[13] | 5th | G1 Underwood Stakes | Craig Williams | Alligator Blood | Mo'unga | Zaaki |
| 8/10/22[14] | 4th | G1 Might and Power Stakes | Craig Williams | Anamoe | I'm Thunderstruck | Zaaki |
| 22/10/22[15] | 7th | G1 Cox Plate | Craig Williams | Anamoe | I'm Thunderstruck | El Bodegon |
| 5/11/22[16] | 3rd | G1 Kennedy Champions Mile | Craig Williams | Alligator Blood | Tuvalu | Mr Brightside |
| 11/02/23[17] | 5th | G1 C F Orr Stakes | Craig Williams | Jacquinot | Gentleman Roy | Nugget |
| 25/02/23 | 2nd | G1 Futurity Stakes (MRC) | Craig Williams | Alligator Blood | Mr Brightside | I'm Thunderstruck |
| 18/03/23[18] | 1st | All-Star Mile | Luke Currie | Mr Brightside | Cascadian | The Inevitable |
| 1/04/23[19] | 1st | G1 Doncaster Handicap | Zac Purton | Mr Brightside | My Oberon | Nugget |
| 19/08/23[20] | 1st | G2 P B Lawrence Stakes | Craig Williams | Mr Brightside | Pinstriped | Aegon |
| 2/09/23[21] | 1st | G1 Memsie Stakes | Craig Williams | Mr Brightside | Princess Grace | I Wish I Win |
| 16/09/23[22] | 1st | G1 Makybe Diva Stakes | Craig Williams | Mr Brightside | Alligator Blood | Osipenko |
| 14/10/23[23] | 2nd | G2 King Charles III Stakes | Craig Williams | Fangirl | Mr Brightside | My Oberon |
| 28/10/23[24] | 2nd | G1 Cox Plate | Craig Williams | Romantic Warrior | Mr Brightside | Alligator Blood |
| 11/11/23[25] | 2nd | G1 Kennedy Champions Mile | Craig Williams | Pride Of Jenni | Mr Brightside | Alligator Blood |
| 10/02/24[26][27] | 1st | G1 C F Orr Stakes | Craig Williams | Mr Brightside | Pride Of Jenni | Buffalo River |
| 24/02/24[28] | 1st | G1 Futurity Stakes (MRC) | Craig Williams | Mr Brightside | Pericles | Buffalo River |
| 16/03/24[29] | 2nd | All-Star Mile | Craig Williams | Pride Of Jenni | Mr Brightside | Cascadian |
| 30/03/24[30] | 5th | G1 Australian Cup | Craig Williams | Cascadian | Pride Of Jenni | Atishu |
| 13/04/24[31] | 3rd | G1 Queen Elizabeth Stakes (ATC) | Craig Williams | Pride Of Jenni | Via Sistina | Mr Brightside |
| 31/08/24[32] | 2nd | G1 Memsie Stakes | Craig Williams | Pinstriped | Mr Brightside | Gentleman Roy |
| 14/09/24[33][34] | 1st | G1 Makybe Diva Stakes | Craig Williams | Mr Brightside | Pride Of Jenni | Antino |
| 27/09/24[35] | 2nd | G2 Feehan Stakes | Craig Williams | Pride Of Jenni | Mr Brightside | Antino |
| 12/10/24[36] | 2nd | G1 Might And Power | Craig Williams | Deny Knowledge | Mr Brightside | Atishu |
| 26/10/24 | 4th | G1 Cox Plate | Craig Williams | Via Sistina | Prognosis | Broadsiding |
| 9/11/24 | 1st | G1 Makybe Diva Stakes | Craig Williams | Mr Brightside | Antino | Fan Girl |
| 8/02/25 | 2nd | G1 C F Orr Stakes | Craig Williams | Another Wil | Mr Brightside | Steparty |
| 22/02/25[37] | 1st | G1 Futurity Stakes | Craig Williams | Mr Brightside | Tom Kitten | I Wish I Win |
| 8/03/25[38] | 2nd | All-Star Mile | Craig Williams | Tom Kitten | Mr Brightside | Light Infantry Man |
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
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- ^ "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.
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- ^ "Full Result 7.35 Randwick (AUS) | 14 October 2023 | Racing Post". www.racingpost.com.
- ^ "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.
- ^ Mckitterick, Jesse Dart and Keely (February 11, 2024). "Saturday summary: Mr Brightside secures fifth Group 1 in nail-biting CF Orr finish". www.ttrausnz.com.au.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "Racenet - Australia's Premier Horse Racing News, Form Guides & Tips". racenet.com.au.
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- ^ "Mr Brightside Horse Pedigree". www.pedigreequery.com.