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Attica or Autumn Boy - Which horse is better?
Connor Scanlon • February 4th, 2026 3:57 pm
Attica has established himself as one of Australia’s leading colts, winning three races from four starts in his first ever preparation and claiming nearly $1.4 million in prize money.
Due to this, the Joe Pride-trained son of Lonhro has caught the eye of expert racing analyst David Gately, with the tipster stating that the bay has the potential to become a star.
When asked whether he believes if Attica could take out the Group 1 Queen Elizabeth Stakes (2000m) on April 11, defeating guns like Sir Delius and Autumn Glow, Gately explained that he is unsure on the answer as the colt’s peak is still unknown.
“I think he's really exciting,” Gately told SENTrack & RSN’s Giddy Up.
“He hasn't reached their mark yet, but what I don't know is how good he is yet.
“He has to keep progressing, but it's more than likely he will, it's just to what extent.”
The Pride-trained colt’s three wins were across 1400m, 1600m and 2000m, leaving his best distance up for debate – another unknown which Gately doesn’t have an answer for.
“Don't know yet,” said Gately.
“At this stage, I don't have any concern for either of those trips, but I think we're obviously going to learn more in the next four to six weeks.”
Despite not fully understanding if Attica is good enough to win that Group 1, the tipster did admit that the bay’s price of $26 with many bookmakers is definitely enticing.
“That interests me, for sure,” Gately exclaimed.
“I think he's a potential star, but he wouldn't be the first to not reach that mark – that’s why the definition of the word potential is what it is."
Autumn Boy is another three-year-old who has established himself as a potential star, winning three races from five starts and taking home over $2 million in prize money.
When asked who the better horse is, Gately admitted that he is slightly leaning towards Attica, but there’s not much between them.
“I think it's probably Attica slightly at the minute, but gee, I wouldn't go to war on it,” stated Gately.
Autumn Boy is also $26, along with Attica, for the Queen Elizabeth.
