Mr Brightside (horse)

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Mr Brightside
SireBullbars (Aus)
Grandsire Elusive Quality (USA)
DamLilahjay (NZ)
DamsireTavistock (NZ)
SexGelding
Foaled (2017-10-17) 17 October 2017 (age 6)
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
Jockey Craig Williams, Luke Currie, Zac Purton
Record37: 17–8–3
Earnings AU$14,158,080
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

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

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Background

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

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

Pedigree

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

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  3. ↑ "Race 3 LYNDHURST FARM 1400 at MATAMATA RC on 10 FEB 2021 | LOVERACING.NZ". loveracing.nz.
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