Bassett Babe a South Australian thoroughbred racehorse, proudly bred and developed for racing with a free spirit and an exciting natural atheletic ability. This 4yo brown Mare was bred by The Toorak Thoroughbred Breeding Trust a highly successful Australian horse breeding operation based in South Australia, managed by Racing Hall of Famer Harry Perks. Harry Perks serves as a Committee Member of South Australian Thoroughbred Breeders Inc, contributing his experience and passion to support the local breeding industry in South Australia. Harry is a truly respected name in Australian racing, an impressive reputation and legacy with Group-winning racehorses and multiple state breeder awards and honours. Bassett Babe was born on 9th September 2022 at Mill Park Stud based in Meningie South Australia. Mill Park Stud breeding operation is owned by the well known Watson Family who have developed the stud farm into a very professional successful Thoroughbred Breeding business, with the farm now accommodating around 200 horses, of which approximately 80 are resident broodmares. Chris Watson the General Manager of Mill Park Stud also sits on the Committee Board as the Vice President of the South Australian Thoroughbred Breeders. Bassett Babe key breeding bloodlines and pedigree history are from the Sire (Father) Wootton Bassett (GB) and the Dam (Mother) Liberty Lover (AUS), Broodmare Rebel Raider creating excellence in breeding with these strong bloodlines.Bassett Babe represents the strength and quality of SA breeding quietly achieving record breaking results and following in the SA Racing industry.Follow Bassett Babe's journey from early training through to race day.

Bassett Babe is a South Australian born and bred 4 year old thoroughbred brown Mare beginning an exciting racing journey, with many years of anticipation still ahead.

The Toorak Thoroughbred Breeding TrustThe Toorak Thoroughbred Breeding Trust is a highly successful South Australian breeding operation established by prominent breeder Harry Perks, frequently honored as a leading Award winning breeder in SA. It is known for breeding high-quality racehorses, including G1 winner Attrition, Arctic Glamour, and Air Assault, often in partnership with Mill Park Stud.Key details about The Toorak Thoroughbred Breeding Trust include:Breeder: Harry Perks (often listed under The Trustee For Toorak Thoroughbred Breeding Trust).Success Rate: Consistently produces stakes winners and has been named SA Racing's Leading Breeder multiple times, including in 2023-24.Notable Horses: Bred Group 1 Toorak Handicap winner Attrition, Group 2 winner Arctic Glamour, and stakes-winner Air Assault.Partnerships: Works closely with Mill Park Stud to sell yearlings at major sales like Inglis Premier and Magic Millions Sales in Adelaide South Australia.Operations: Focuses on breeding high-quality bloodstock with roughly 24-34 mares, often utilizing top stallions

The Group that shares in the ownership of the racehorse - Bassett Babe Ownership and Syndicate DetailsB H PerksMs A M CloughO M BarryV BarryRayson Racing (Mgr: S Rayson)L A ValenteThe Lucky Bay (Mgr: H J Beal)The Mane (Mgr: P Andreopoulos)J C TaylorG M FoxK SodomkaP D PageJ M BrooksC S DittmarP TunnoP MastrangeloMrs M L WhitsonM J Dobbin

Bassett Babe was born on 09th September 2022 at Mill Park Stud based in Meningie South Australia. Mill Park Stud breeding operation is owned by the well known Watson Family who have developed the stud farm into a very professional successful business, with the farm now accommodating around 200 horses, of which approximately 80 are resident broodmares.

Bassett Babe main Jockey is Jason Holder working closely with Andrew Gluyas the trainer from the Macdonald Gluyas Racing Stable. Taylor Johnstone & Kye McNeill have also had the pleasure, with determined professional attitudes and Taylor Johnstone who is a female Jockey continues to achieve amazing results in the South Australian Racing Industry.Taylor Johnstone and Bassett Babe have an unbreakable bond that will create an incredible exciting journey to come. We are hoping Jason Holder will continue Bassett Babes exciting career. Just you watch!Jason Holder winner of South Australian Jockey Premiership 25/26. Macdonald Gluyas Racing140 Bray StreetMorphettville SA 5045 Taylor Johnstone has an unbreakable bond with Bassett Babe and will continue to ride her in the abscence of Jason Holder.Jye McNeill steered Bassett Babe home for a 3rd Placing in the Group 3 Don Casboult Classic in Caufield 2026 - 21st March 2026

Andrew Gluyas from Macdonald & Gluyas Racing is the Trainer of Bassett BabeMacdonald Gluyas Racing Horse Stables & team are located at:Macdonald Gluyas Racing140 Bray StreetMorphettville SA 5045