Mr Brightside (horse)

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. ==Racing career==

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