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7NEWS
08-05-2025
- Entertainment
- 7NEWS
Watchme Win's staggering return continues against Giga Kick in the Goodwood
For all of trainer Andrew Gluyas' success — which includes three Group One wins with one solely under his name — he's never been successful in one of the four majors in South Australia. When in partnership with Leon MacDonald, the training duo won the 2011 Caulfield Cup with Southern Speed and the 2014 Champagne Stakes with Indy Go Go, while more recently Gluyas won the Victoria Derby with Goldrush Guru. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Watchme Win's stunning return continues in the Goodwood. The pair came agonisingly close in 2023 with Another Award, who finished second in both the Robert Sangster Stakes and The Goodwood, and Gluyas is hoping Watchme Win can go one better. Sporting the same black and white colours of MacDonald racing, the four-year-old gelding won his way into the field with a strong victory in the Group 3 John Hawkes Stakes (1100m), although Gluyas admits it hadn't been the plan all along. 'Not really, we were just hoping to get him racing because he had a whole year off,' Gluyas said. 'So, after a good start-up prep, we gave him a break, after that Sir Sway race, and then we thought we'd see where he pops up, and he's popped up alright.' A trackwork incident as a two-year-old nearly saw Watchme Win's career over before it started, but Gluyas is confident the five-time winner is ready for a crack at Group One level. 'We're excited for Saturday. He's come through that run in the John Hawkes really well, he's building towards the six furlongs and it just happens to be in a Group One, but he's good.' As a set weights and penalties race, Watchme Win will likely carry 56kg in The Goodwood, giving away 1.5kg to all-in favourite Giga Kick, who hasn't won a race since May 2023 but is 24 official ratings points clear of Watchme Win, who is an $18 chance. 'I wish it was a handicap, that would've helped but that's the way it goes, it is how it is,' Gluyas lamented. 'I reckon it is (wide open) for them all, a lot of those mares are in good form out of the Sangster, so it should be good.' 'It's the right time to have a crack, if the race was somewhere else, well, maybe not, but at home, you may as well. 'Winning a Goodwood, that'd be alright, wouldn't it?' Dual group 1 champion and Everest winner Giga Kick is a $2 favourite.
Herald Sun
28-04-2025
- Sport
- Herald Sun
2025 South Australian Derby: Goldrush Guru pushes on for Andrew Gluyas
Don't miss out on the headlines from Horse Racing. Followed categories will be added to My News. Trainer Andrew Gluyas will push on to Saturday's $1 million South Australian Derby with Goldrush Guru after a 'fair run' in the Group 3 Chairman's Stakes. Last year's Victoria Derby winner raced keenly in the early stages of the Derby lead-up before jockey Jason Holder was forced to release him to pilot the field. The colt took up the lead at the 1400m, sticking on honestly for fifth, beaten two and a half lengths by Athanatos. It wasn't a performance to wax lyrical about, but Gluyas was hopeful it placed the star colt in good shape for the Group 1 South Australian Derby (2500m) on Saturday at Morphettville. • PUNT LIKE A PRO: Become a Racenet iQ member and get expert tips – with fully transparent return on investment statistics – from Racenet's team of professional punters at our Pro Tips section. SUBSCRIBE NOW! 'He's good, he's come through it well, we'll accept and push on to Saturday,' Gluyas said. 'I thought he didn't go too badly, he just couldn't quite settle there and when they slackened the pace a bit he just got flushed out. 'Jason let him roll because he didn't want to have to have an argument with him, he'll be better for that, I think the profile for the back-up this year will really suit him. We are just really keen on an inside draw.' Goldrush Guru is an $11 chance in Sportsbet's futures market for the SA Derby, in which he will again be ridden by Holder. Day One of Adelaide's autumn carnival was a positive one for Gluyas: Air Assault and Seeking Stardom performed strongly, while promising sprinter Watchme Win continued his rise with a commanding win in the Group 3 John Hawkes Stakes. • Better than Black Caviar? Dye's big call on The Everest favourite Ka Ying Rising The four-year-old son of Harry Angel will now be tested at Group 1 level in the $1 million The Goodwood (1200m) on May 10. 'We are really excited with the way he's taken a good step each run, he was excellent Saturday,' he said. 'I felt that it was on the back of an excellent run the start before as well, he's building form and racing really well. 'He's got an opportunity to run six furlongs at a high standard (in The Goodwood), I feel that will suit him now too with a few runs under his belt going to 1200m. 'Jason worked hard to get his weight down to ride Watchme Win – that was good.' • Zahra works charm for Group 1 double at Morphettville Seeking Stardom finished a close third behind Zloties in the Group 2 Queen Of The South, while Air Assault finished fourth behind Regal Azmon in an Open Handicap and will head to the Group 3 Cummings Stakes on May 10. 'It was almost a career-best performance,' Gluyas said of Seeking Stardom. 'Perhaps she's taken the next step as well, she was well handled by Taylor (Johnstone).' Originally published as Goldrush Guru prepares for SA Derby, Watchme Win earns shot at The Goodwood for trainer Andrew Gluyas
Courier-Mail
28-04-2025
- Sport
- Courier-Mail
2025 South Australian Derby: Goldrush Guru pushes on for Andrew Gluyas
Don't miss out on the headlines from Horse Racing. Followed categories will be added to My News. Trainer Andrew Gluyas will push on to Saturday's $1 million South Australian Derby with Goldrush Guru after a 'fair run' in the Group 3 Chairman's Stakes. Last year's Victoria Derby winner raced keenly in the early stages of the Derby lead-up before jockey Jason Holder was forced to release him to pilot the field. The colt took up the lead at the 1400m, sticking on honestly for fifth, beaten two and a half lengths by Athanatos. It wasn't a performance to wax lyrical about, but Gluyas was hopeful it placed the star colt in good shape for the Group 1 South Australian Derby (2500m) on Saturday at Morphettville. • PUNT LIKE A PRO: Become a Racenet iQ member and get expert tips – with fully transparent return on investment statistics – from Racenet's team of professional punters at our Pro Tips section. SUBSCRIBE NOW! 'He's good, he's come through it well, we'll accept and push on to Saturday,' Gluyas said. 'I thought he didn't go too badly, he just couldn't quite settle there and when they slackened the pace a bit he just got flushed out. 'Jason let him roll because he didn't want to have to have an argument with him, he'll be better for that, I think the profile for the back-up this year will really suit him. We are just really keen on an inside draw.' Goldrush Guru is an $11 chance in Sportsbet's futures market for the SA Derby, in which he will again be ridden by Holder. Day One of Adelaide's autumn carnival was a positive one for Gluyas: Air Assault and Seeking Stardom performed strongly, while promising sprinter Watchme Win continued his rise with a commanding win in the Group 3 John Hawkes Stakes. • Better than Black Caviar? Dye's big call on The Everest favourite Ka Ying Rising The four-year-old son of Harry Angel will now be tested at Group 1 level in the $1 million The Goodwood (1200m) on May 10. 'We are really excited with the way he's taken a good step each run, he was excellent Saturday,' he said. 'I felt that it was on the back of an excellent run the start before as well, he's building form and racing really well. 'He's got an opportunity to run six furlongs at a high standard (in The Goodwood), I feel that will suit him now too with a few runs under his belt going to 1200m. 'Jason worked hard to get his weight down to ride Watchme Win – that was good.' • Zahra works charm for Group 1 double at Morphettville Seeking Stardom finished a close third behind Zloties in the Group 2 Queen Of The South, while Air Assault finished fourth behind Regal Azmon in an Open Handicap and will head to the Group 3 Cummings Stakes on May 10. 'It was almost a career-best performance,' Gluyas said of Seeking Stardom. 'Perhaps she's taken the next step as well, she was well handled by Taylor (Johnstone).' Originally published as Goldrush Guru prepares for SA Derby, Watchme Win earns shot at The Goodwood for trainer Andrew Gluyas
Daily Telegraph
28-04-2025
- Sport
- Daily Telegraph
2025 South Australian Derby: Goldrush Guru pushes on for Andrew Gluyas
Don't miss out on the headlines from Horse Racing. Followed categories will be added to My News. Trainer Andrew Gluyas will push on to Saturday's $1 million South Australian Derby with Goldrush Guru after a 'fair run' in the Group 3 Chairman's Stakes. Last year's Victoria Derby winner raced keenly in the early stages of the Derby lead-up before jockey Jason Holder was forced to release him to pilot the field. The colt took up the lead at the 1400m, sticking on honestly for fifth, beaten two and a half lengths by Athanatos. It wasn't a performance to wax lyrical about, but Gluyas was hopeful it placed the star colt in good shape for the Group 1 South Australian Derby (2500m) on Saturday at Morphettville. • PUNT LIKE A PRO: Become a Racenet iQ member and get expert tips – with fully transparent return on investment statistics – from Racenet's team of professional punters at our Pro Tips section. SUBSCRIBE NOW! 'He's good, he's come through it well, we'll accept and push on to Saturday,' Gluyas said. 'I thought he didn't go too badly, he just couldn't quite settle there and when they slackened the pace a bit he just got flushed out. 'Jason let him roll because he didn't want to have to have an argument with him, he'll be better for that, I think the profile for the back-up this year will really suit him. We are just really keen on an inside draw.' Goldrush Guru is an $11 chance in Sportsbet's futures market for the SA Derby, in which he will again be ridden by Holder. Day One of Adelaide's autumn carnival was a positive one for Gluyas: Air Assault and Seeking Stardom performed strongly, while promising sprinter Watchme Win continued his rise with a commanding win in the Group 3 John Hawkes Stakes. • Better than Black Caviar? Dye's big call on The Everest favourite Ka Ying Rising The four-year-old son of Harry Angel will now be tested at Group 1 level in the $1 million The Goodwood (1200m) on May 10. 'We are really excited with the way he's taken a good step each run, he was excellent Saturday,' he said. 'I felt that it was on the back of an excellent run the start before as well, he's building form and racing really well. 'He's got an opportunity to run six furlongs at a high standard (in The Goodwood), I feel that will suit him now too with a few runs under his belt going to 1200m. 'Jason worked hard to get his weight down to ride Watchme Win – that was good.' • Zahra works charm for Group 1 double at Morphettville Seeking Stardom finished a close third behind Zloties in the Group 2 Queen Of The South, while Air Assault finished fourth behind Regal Azmon in an Open Handicap and will head to the Group 3 Cummings Stakes on May 10. 'It was almost a career-best performance,' Gluyas said of Seeking Stardom. 'Perhaps she's taken the next step as well, she was well handled by Taylor (Johnstone).' Originally published as Goldrush Guru prepares for SA Derby, Watchme Win earns shot at The Goodwood for trainer Andrew Gluyas
News.com.au
28-04-2025
- Sport
- News.com.au
Goldrush Guru prepares for SA Derby, Watchme Win earns shot at The Goodwood for trainer Andrew Gluyas
Trainer Andrew Gluyas will push on to Saturday's $1 million South Australian Derby with Goldrush Guru after a 'fair run' in the Group 3 Chairman's Stakes. Last year's Victoria Derby winner raced keenly in the early stages of the Derby lead-up before jockey Jason Holder was forced to release him to pilot the field. The colt took up the lead at the 1400m, sticking on honestly for fifth, beaten two and a half lengths by Athanatos. It wasn't a performance to wax lyrical about, but Gluyas was hopeful it placed the star colt in good shape for the Group 1 South Australian Derby (2500m) on Saturday at Morphettville. 'He's good, he's come through it well, we'll accept and push on to Saturday,' Gluyas said. 'I thought he didn't go too badly, he just couldn't quite settle there and when they slackened the pace a bit he just got flushed out. 'Jason let him roll because he didn't want to have to have an argument with him, he'll be better for that, I think the profile for the back-up this year will really suit him. We are just really keen on an inside draw.' Goldrush Guru is an $11 chance in Sportsbet's futures market for the SA Derby, in which he will again be ridden by Holder. Day One of Adelaide's autumn carnival was a positive one for Gluyas: Air Assault and Seeking Stardom performed strongly, while promising sprinter Watchme Win continued his rise with a commanding win in the Group 3 John Hawkes Stakes. GOLDRUSH GURU wins the Penfolds Victoria Derby 🌟 It's a race to remember for @jamieleekah07 and Andrew Gluyas. 🎥 @wwos | #DerbyDay | #MelbCupCarnival — Victoria Racing Club (@FlemingtonVRC) November 2, 2024 The four-year-old son of Harry Angel will now be tested at Group 1 level in the $1 million The Goodwood (1200m) on May 10. 'We are really excited with the way he's taken a good step each run, he was excellent Saturday,' he said. 'I felt that it was on the back of an excellent run the start before as well, he's building form and racing really well. 'He's got an opportunity to run six furlongs at a high standard (in The Goodwood), I feel that will suit him now too with a few runs under his belt going to 1200m. 'Jason worked hard to get his weight down to ride Watchme Win – that was good.' 'It was almost a career-best performance,' Gluyas said of Seeking Stardom. Taylor (Johnstone).'
