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  • Waterhouses Renew Interest in NZ Tried Horses

    Tuesday, 8th June 2021

    It’s been a few years now since Gai and Rob Waterhouse were active in the tried horse market in New Zealand, but that is all about to change, according to NZ Racing Desk. The Waterhouse stable gained huge success through horses purchased off the track in New Zealand through the likes of Gr1 Caulfield Cup (2400m) winner Descerado, Gr1 Metropolitan Handicap (2600m) winner Herculian Prince and G.2 Brisbane Cup (2400m) winner Tullamore. Waterhouse and training partner Adrian Bott have signaled their intention to increase the opportunities available to stable clients through tried horses, with Rob Waterhouse charged with unearthing talent from the New Zealand market. “We have had great success before in buying horses off the track in New Zealand, although we had gone into hibernation a little in the Kiwi market,” Waterhouse said. “We have been active in Europe in recent years but both Gai and Adrian have asked me to redouble my efforts in New Zealand and concentrate on the opportunities that are present there at the moment.” Waterhouse noted, “Through my wagering activity I keep a very comprehensive database on New Zealand racing which is very handy when it comes to looking at horses that might fit the bill for the stable.” With Waterhouse looking for potential stayers he isn’t as concerned about pedigree pages as he would be if buying from the National Yearling sale at Karaka. “We’re only looking for stayers and although pedigree is important, it doesn’t have the same influence on our decisions when you are talking about tried horses. While there has been a switch to the European market, the new regulations around importing Europeans for races like the Melbourne Cup could slow that market down a little, hence why New Zealand will remain a viable option.”

    Decarado

    Decarado won the Caulfield Cup (pic: Bruno Cannatelli)