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01.05.2008

Since her 6th placing at Albury in her comeback run in April, Gala Evening has been in the best form of her career. Winning a $25K race at Wagga against a classy field, Gala Evening went on to back it up with a win at Wodonga, only to be pipped on the line going for a hat trick at Swan Hill at her next start. Earning prizemoney at 21 of her 32 starts to date, Gala Evening just keeps getting better and is certainly the best Leased horse we have ever raced.

01.02.2008

Another consistent preparation for our mare, yet one without glory. A second at Dederang against a lacklustre field was, perhaps, the highlight for Gala in recent times. However, Brian thought her work good enough to make the trip to Moonee Valley in late January for a shot at a city win. Unfortunately she had gone over the top by then and she has gone to the paddock. No doubt, however, she will come back and race with the same honesty she has displayed since her debut for Clanbrooke as a 2YO.

01.11.2007

The ever consistent mare, it is hard to believe that GE is still only a 4YO! Five starts this preparation to date for one win and two seconds, it was her third run that gave cause for concern, thoroughly beaten by almost six lengths, Brian feared that Gala Evening simply didn't want to win any more. But her subsequent two runs, a win on her home track and a second at Echuca on Cup Day reassured both Brian and Members that the filly certainly has a lot of racing left in her.

01.08.2007

Returning to Brian's stable in mid-July, all reports are that she has spelled extremely well and towards the end of the July is only about a month from a trial.

01.07.2007

Gala Evening spent the month of June spelling.

01.06.2007

Her trackwork trailing off in early May, after being up for 9 months, Brian elected to send her to the paddock for a well earned rest. We expect her back in the stable at some point in early July.

01.05.2007

We've said it before but goodness, what a consistent filly Gala Evening really is. Second by 0.2L at Tatura, following up with a second by 0.3L at Albury, Gala Evening took her statistics to 17 starts for 3-6-2 including 2 fourths. In fact, she has only finished further back than 6th on one occasion - Moonee Valley on a Friday night. We learnt that night that GE is simply a solid, consistent, country racehorse. She has now gone to the paddock for a very well earned rest after a 6 month prep.

01.04.2007

Although finishing second and third respectively at her two starts at both Towong and Albury during the Cup Carnival, the heat really started to affect Gala Evening as she took longer to recover between starts. It may be that her preparation is nearing the end, but Brian will continue to monitor and give her all the time she requires between races.

01.03.2007

Gala Evening had two runs in February, both at Albury and both with Nick Soquet in the saddle. The first was a terrific win to Gala Evening, taking her tally to three wins. At her second start for the month, Gala Evening was forced to work outside the leader and this just told at the end of the race.

01.02.2007

Only the one run at Echuca for Gala Evening in January. Given it was a 42 degree day and the filly pulled quite distressed from the run it was a most impressive effort to finish fourth. She will more than likely have a few weeks off racing before resuming her campaign in early February.

01.01.2007

Despite a disappointing 10th at Moonee Valley early in the month, it did show that Gala Evening is not a city class horse at this stage. However her next two starts yielded a win and a second, proving that her win at Wodonga was not a fluke. She is turning into a very handy country horse who is sure to provide many more thrills for owners.

01.12.2006

Great first up win for Gala Evening on Wodonga Cup Day in front of a number of Members. Brian thinks she can go on with it this preparation and may even take her to Melbourne for a shot at a city win.

01.11.2006

Brian led Gala Evening through her paces throughout October and she is now working in even time. She will raced first up in a 3YO Maiden SV on Wodonga Cup Day (November 26) first up.

01.10.2006

Gala Evening spent the month of September in the paddock, returning in the final days on the month. We hope she will get a run in before a start on Wodonga Cup Day where Clanbrooke hosts its annual marquee.

01.09.2006

Gala Evening spent the month of August in the paddock. We expect a return to the stables in September.

01.08.2006

A couple of runs for Gala Evening in July. Top weight at Benalla, a poor ride saw her finish just out of the money with a margin of only 2.7 lengths. Her second start at Echuca was equally disappointing for Members, Gala Evening finishing fifth. Afterwards, she was clearly tired and ready for a spell. She has gone to the paddock for a six week break.

01.07.2006

Gala Evening progressed through her work so quickly at the beginning of the month that Brian decided she needed a run before the Jack Maher Classic on June 30. Racing at Benalla 24/6, although not disgraced, it was a little disappointing that she did not come home as well as expected. It is also her only unplaced start to date. However the filly backed it up with a terrific run in the Jack Maher Classic, beaten by Robert Smerden's impressive `Barwon Express' for second. Members must surely feel that it is about time she breaks through the Maiden Class and Brian is adamant she will do this very soon.

01.06.2006

Gala Evening returned to Brian's stables in mid-May looking refreshed and terrific. Brian has set her for the Jack Maher Classic on June 30 as he thinks she is a filly with a lot of ability.

01.05.2006

Gala Evening spent the month of April resting in the paddock at Wodonga and Members received their first dividend cheques for her couple of placings. However, we are confident that dividend cheques are likely to increase in value when Gala Evening hits the track for her second preparation.

01.04.2006

Gala Evening commenced her racing career in March. Brian did not give her much chance prior to her first run at Tatura and, indeed, Clanbrooke did not rate her a betting proposition. However, Gala Evening finished a promising third.

Her second start at Echuca a week later was a terrific run, adding a second to her career statistics. Looking like she was ready for a win, Gala Evening unfortunately went shinsore and is now spelling. Members should be confident, however, that she will return an even better racehorse.

 
 01.03.2006

Gala Evening has progressed nicely throughout February, culminating in a trial at Wangaratta in which she finished second. Brian was extremely pleased with the result and is looking at nominating her for her first start in the first few days of March. Owners will then glean some idea of Gala Evening's real ability.

01.02.2006

Like all young horses, Gala Evening is taking just a little bit of time to get to the track. However she looks well and should make her debut towards end of Feb.

01.01.2006

Brian has been extremely pleased with Gala Evening's progress throughout December. Although she is still some time away from racing, if she continues to learn and progress at the rapid rate with which she has been working, we may even squeeze an initial trial in at the end of January.

01.12.2005

Gala Evening came back into the stables in late November, a little later than expected. Interesting to note that her full sister, Hearts of Gold, has had two thirds at Wodonga and a win at Benalla in the month of November.

01.11.2005

As there was simply no room at the inn throughout the latter stages of October, Gala Evening is due to return to Brian's stable in the days following the Melbourne Cup.

01.10.2005

The filly is due to return to Brian's stable in mid-October.

01.09.2005

This filly was leased from Brian Cox in mid-2005 and at the time of writing has not been fully Syndicated but is well on the way.

She is by the very good value Sire in MADE OF GOLD who continually gets winners from ordinary books of mares. Brian has trained other members of this family and he has high hopes for her.

The filly is currently spelling but we hope that on her return she will go through to the races.