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Racing
04 December 2024
Two-year-old strong local hope at New Plymouth
“Both of her runs were on heavy tracks and she’s a really nice filly who is getting better and better all the time.” 
Racing
10 November 2024
Fourth time lucky for Mr Brightside in Champions Mile
“It’s great for him to get another Group One this preparation, because they’re not easy. So it just gives me nothing but another great thrill."
Racing
15 September 2024
Mr Brightside defends Makybe Diva crown
“It was a hard slog on a wet track today, but he has that tenacity and will to win. He’s an amazing racehorse.”
Racing
28 August 2024
Williams looking on the Brightside this spring
“He will have a lot of benefit after Saturday’s run, but he is definitely fit enough and ready enough to be winning as well.”
Racing
29 July 2024
Mr Brightside shines as NZTBA Horse of the Year
“He has just given me a really good time and so much joy.”
Racing
25 February 2024
Mr Brightside adds Futurity to stunning season
“I think this performance was better than the Orr, which was a gruelling race. He was more dominant today."
Racing
11 February 2024
Fifth Group One for remarkable Mr Brightside
“He’s a great horse. He’s so dear to our hearts."
Racing
04 November 2023
Mr Charismatic provides Valley redemption
Less than a week after Mr Brightside’s gallant effort when beaten a nose into second in the Gr.1 Cox Plate (2040m) at The Valley, connections were back at the inner-city venue to watch another New Zealand bred son of Bullbars.
Racing
25 October 2023
Mr Brightside on song for Cox Plate
The Lindsay Park training triumvirate of Ben, JD and Will Hayes are confident their Kiwi-bred star Mr Brightside can return to his winning ways when he heads to The Valley on Saturday.