# Mr Brightside (horse)

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

## 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.
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.
He did not race again in New Zealand and on 31/03/2021 he was exported to Australia.

## Racing career

During his Australian racing career he has been trained by the Hayes brothers. His notable performances have included:
| Date | Placing | Race | Jockey | 1st | 2nd | 3rd |
| 10/10/21 | 1st | Listed Bet with mates Cup | Craig Williams | Mr Brightside | Wicklow Town | Milton Park |
| 30/10/21 | 4th | G1 Kennedy Cantala Stakes | Craig Williams | Superstorm | Icebath | Cascadian |
| 5/03/22 | 4th | G2 Blamey Stakes | Craig Williams | Inspirational Girl | Zaaki | Corner Pocket |
| 19/03/22 | 4th | All-Star Mile | Craig Williams | Zaaki | I'm Thunderstruck | Streets Of Avalon |
| 2/04/22 | 1st | G1 Doncaster Handicap | Craig Williams | Mr Brightside | I'm Thunderstruck | Icebath |
| 13/08/22 | 1st | G2 P B Lawrence Stakes | Craig Williams | Mr Brightside | I Am Superman | Buffalo River |
| 3/09/22 | 1st | G2 Feehan Stakes | Craig Williams | Mr Brightside | Inspirational Girl | Spanish Mission |
| 25/09/22 | 5th | G1 Underwood Stakes | Craig Williams | Alligator Blood | Mo'unga | Zaaki |
| 8/10/22 | 4th | G1 Might and Power Stakes | Craig Williams | Anamoe | I'm Thunderstruck | Zaaki |
| 22/10/22 | 7th | G1 Cox Plate | Craig Williams | Anamoe | I'm Thunderstruck | El Bodegon |
| 5/11/22 | 3rd | G1 Kennedy Champions Mile | Craig Williams | Alligator Blood | Tuvalu | Mr Brightside |
| 11/02/23 | 5th | G1 C F Orr Stakes | Craig Williams | Jacquinot | Gentleman Roy | Nugget |
| 25/02/23 | 2nd | G1 Futurity Stakes (MRC) | Craig Williams | Alligator Blood | Mr Brightside | I'm Thunderstruck |
| 18/03/23 | 1st | All-Star Mile | Luke Currie | Mr Brightside | Cascadian | The Inevitable |
| 1/04/23 | 1st | G1 Doncaster Handicap | Zac Purton | Mr Brightside | My Oberon | Nugget |
| 19/08/23 | 1st | G2 P B Lawrence Stakes | Craig Williams | Mr Brightside | Pinstriped | Aegon |
| 2/09/23 | 1st | G1 Memsie Stakes | Craig Williams | Mr Brightside | Princess Grace | I Wish I Win |
| 16/09/23 | 1st | G1 Makybe Diva Stakes | Craig Williams | Mr Brightside | Alligator Blood | Osipenko |
| 14/10/23 | 2nd | G2 King Charles III Stakes | Craig Williams | Fangirl | Mr Brightside | My Oberon |
| 28/10/23 | 2nd | G1 Cox Plate | Craig Williams | Romantic Warrior | Mr Brightside | Alligator Blood |
| 11/11/23 | 2nd | G1 Kennedy Champions Mile | Craig Williams | Pride Of Jenni | Mr Brightside | Alligator Blood |
| 10/02/24 | 1st | G1 C F Orr Stakes | Craig Williams | Mr Brightside | Pride Of Jenni | Buffalo River |
| 24/02/24 | 1st | G1 Futurity Stakes (MRC) | Craig Williams | Mr Brightside | Pericles | Buffalo River |
| 16/03/24 | 2nd | All-Star Mile | Craig Williams | Pride Of Jenni | Mr Brightside | Cascadian |
| 30/03/24 | 5th | G1 Australian Cup | Craig Williams | Cascadian | Pride Of Jenni | Atishu |
| 13/04/24 | 3rd | G1 Queen Elizabeth Stakes (ATC) | Craig Williams | Pride Of Jenni | Via Sistina | Mr Brightside |
| 31/08/24 | 2nd | G1 Memsie Stakes | Craig Williams | Pinstriped | Mr Brightside | Gentleman Roy |
| 14/09/24 | 1st | G1 Makybe Diva Stakes | Craig Williams | Mr Brightside | Pride Of Jenni | Antino |
| 27/09/24 | 2nd | G2 Feehan Stakes | Craig Williams | Pride Of Jenni | Mr Brightside | Antino |
| 12/10/24 | 2nd | G1 Might And Power | Craig Williams | Deny Knowledge | Mr Brightside | Atishu |
| 26/10/24 | 4th | G1 Cox Plate | Craig Williams | Via Sistina | Prognosis | Broadsiding |
| 9/11/24 | 1st | G1 Makybe Diva Stakes | Craig Williams | Mr Brightside | Antino | Fan Girl |
| 8/02/25 | 2nd | G1 C F Orr Stakes | Craig Williams | Another Wil | Mr Brightside | Steparty |
| 22/02/25 | 1st | G1 Futurity Stakes | Craig Williams | Mr Brightside | Tom Kitten | I Wish I Win |
| 8/03/25 | 2nd | All-Star Mile | Craig Williams | Tom Kitten | Mr Brightside | Light Infantry Man |

## Pedigree

Pedigree of Mr Brightside (NZ) 2019 :
| Sire Bullbars (AUS) 2007 | Elusive Quality (USA) 1993 | Gone West (USA) 1984 | Mr. Prospector (USA) 1970 |
| Sire Bullbars (AUS) 2007 | Elusive Quality (USA) 1993 | Gone West (USA) 1984 | Secrettame (USA) 1978 |
| Sire Bullbars (AUS) 2007 | Elusive Quality (USA) 1993 | Touch Of Greatness (USA) 1986 | Hero's Honor (USA) 1980 |
| Sire Bullbars (AUS) 2007 | Elusive Quality (USA) 1993 | Touch Of Greatness (USA) 1986 | Ivory Wand (USA) 1973 |
| Sire Bullbars (AUS) 2007 | Accessories (GB) 2003 | Singspiel (IRE) 1992 | In The Wings (GB) 1986 |
| Sire Bullbars (AUS) 2007 | Accessories (GB) 2003 | Singspiel (IRE) 1992 | Glorious Song (CAN) 1976 |
| Sire Bullbars (AUS) 2007 | Accessories (GB) 2003 | Anna Matrushka (GB) 1984 | Mill Reef (USA) 1968 |
| Sire Bullbars (AUS) 2007 | Accessories (GB) 2003 | Anna Matrushka (GB) 1984 | Anna Paola (GER) 1978 |
| Dam Lilahjay (NZ) 2012 | Tavistock (NZ) 2005 | Montjeu (IRE) 1996 | Sadler's Wells (USA) 1981 |
| Dam Lilahjay (NZ) 2012 | Tavistock (NZ) 2005 | Montjeu (IRE) 1996 | Floripedes (FR) 1985 |
| Dam Lilahjay (NZ) 2012 | Tavistock (NZ) 2005 | Upstage (GB) 1998 | Quest For Fame (GB) 1987 |
| Dam Lilahjay (NZ) 2012 | Tavistock (NZ) 2005 | Upstage (GB) 1998 | Pedestral (GB) 1986 |
| Dam Lilahjay (NZ) 2012 | Keepable (NZ) 2003 | Keeper (AUS) 1997 | Danehill (USA) 1986 |
| Dam Lilahjay (NZ) 2012 | Keepable (NZ) 2003 | Keeper (AUS) 1997 | Nuwirah (USA) 1987 |
| Dam Lilahjay (NZ) 2012 | Keepable (NZ) 2003 | Delia's Choice (NZ) 1987 | Sir Tristram (IRE) 1971 |
| Dam Lilahjay (NZ) 2012 | Keepable (NZ) 2003 | Delia's Choice (NZ) 1987 | Taiona (NZ) 1972 |