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Particulars

Name:Pocket Picker (AUS)
Category: Racehorse Gelding/Colt
Sire:Flying Artie (AUS)
Dam:Little Black Fish (AUS)
Colour: Bay
Sex: Gelding
DOB:24 September 2019
COB:AUS
Disclosures:Current/previous bans
GST: Yes 100%
Location:Thoroughbred Park LYNEHAM ACT
 
 

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Description

POCKET PICKER (AUS) is a race winning 5YO gelding. POCKET PICKER has had seventeen starts for one win, four seconds and one third. This is in addition to a fourth placing in the Inglis Challenge on debut as a 2YO.

POCKET PICKER has raced predominantly as a sprinter, having won over 1000m.

POCKET PICKER has won and placed first up, and has raced well on both good and soft ground.

POCKET PICKER is trained by Todd Smart and has been in full work for 2 months.

POCKET PICKER is by FLYING ARTIE (AUS) Stakes-winner; won 3 races and $1,281,000 inc. VRC Ascot Vale S. [G1], MRC Blue Sapphire S. [G3].

FLYING ARTIE is the sire of 9 Stakes Winners (2 G1) ARTORIUS, ASFOORA, DEMOCRACY MANIFEST, COIN TOSS, FLYINGCRA ZY, VAST ART, HEADSUP (NZ) 2, GIANNIS, FIERCE FLIGHT and Stakes-Placed Dalchini, Ruby Flyer, The Art of Flying; also winners RIVERPLATE, PRINCESS BOJACK, PREACH, CHAYSE 'N' ARTIE, ANG POW, SIR ARTIE, IN FLIGHT, MY WISH, FLYING START, FLYING DESTINY, RUBY KISSES, SYMPHONY IN RED, etc.

POCKET PICKER is out of a TALE OF THE CAT mare named Little Black Fish. This makes him a half to winners WARFISH, PATAGONIAN and MAASAI MARA.

He has been swum and worked on a treadmill. As a BM53, Class 1 horse he represents great value for an astute trainer.

Fully sound in wind and limb.

Vet Inspections welcome.

Please call Todd on 0438 008 907 for further information

Location

Thoroughbred Park LYNEHAM ACT

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VendorBen McAlister (as agent)
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Pedigree

 

 

POCKET PICKER (AUS)
Bay gelding       Foaled 2019 
 

FLYING ARTIE Artie Schiller (USA)El PradoSadler's Wells
Hidden LightMajestic Light
Flying RubyRubitonCentury
Parkhill's FlyerBrigand (USA)
LITTLE BLACK FISH
    2009
Tale of the Cat (USA)Storm CatStorm Bird
YarnMr. Prospector
Princess Alaana (NZ)Dahar (USA)Lyphard
Princess JocindaImposing

FLYING ARTIE (AUS) (Bay 2013-Stud 2017). 3 wins-1 at 2, VRC Coolmore Stud S., Gr.1. Sire of 279 rnrs, 175 wnrs, 10 SW, inc. Asfoora (Royal Ascot King Charles III S., Gr.1), Artorius, Democracy Manifest, Coin Toss, Flying Crazy, Vast Art, In Flight, My Wish, Fierce Flight, Giannis, SP Dalchini, Ruby Flyer, The Art of Flying and of Artero, Princess Bojack, Cashbook, Flying Frankie, Bengal Diamond, Illyivy, Let's Fly, Miss Cotoletta, etc.

 

1st dam

LITTLE BLACK FISH, by Tale of the Cat (USA). Unraced. Sister to Kerchings. Dam of 7 named foals, 6 to race, 5 winners, inc:-

 Warfish (g by Time for War) 3 wins to 1300m, WATC Ranvet H., Tabtouch-Better Your Bet H., 3d WATC Engine Room Espresso P., Ascend Sales Trophies 2YO P.

 Patagonian (g by Dream Ahead (USA)) 5 wins to 1200m, A$149,000 in Aust.

 Maasai Mara (f by Dream Ahead (USA)) 3 wins at 1000m to 2024-25 in Aust.

 Pocket Picker (g by Flying Artie) Winner. See below.

 Round the Fire (g by Your Song) Winner at 1200m in Aust.

 

2nd dam

PRINCESS ALAANA (NZ), by Dahar (USA). Winner at 1400m, 3d AJC Evening Peal H., Veilmond H., Julia Ross Personnel H. Half-sister to BAWALAKSANA, DAMASCHINO (dam of SHAAHEQ). Dam of 9 foals, 7 to race, 6 winners, inc:-

Kerchings (g Tale of the Cat) 3 wins at 1450m, 1800m, A$76,930, ATC Coogee P., 3d VRC Fashion S., L, ATC Ascot Club P., Free Entry Today P., STC Winning Post Restaurant P.

 Alaana's Song. 3 wins from 1500m to 2200m, BTC Women in Finance H., 3d QTC Spedito H. Dam of 2 winners-

Marynetta (f Noverre) 17 wins to 6f, US$230,069, 3d Sacramento California Governor's Cup, L.

 Rublana. Winner at 1100m, BTC City Pacific Finance H., 3d BTC Jacobs Creek Sparkling P.

 

3rd dam

Princess Jocinda (NZ), by Imposing. 3 wins-1 at 2-at 1200m, 1250m, AJC Governor MacQuarie H., VATC How Now H., STC Stansmore S., 2d STC Australian Chicago H., 3d AJC San Domenico S., Gr.3. Three-quarter-sister to Nerissa, half-sister to  Yoneda (dam of BOLD SEA, YULEDA). Dam of 11 foals, all winners, inc:-

BAWALAKSANA (g Straight Strike) 7 wins-1 at 2-from 1000m to 1600m, NZ$308,400, ARC Railway H., Gr.1, WRC Telegraph H., Gr.1, ARC Schofields of Newmarket H., Coca-Cola H., Avondale JC Direct Forms H., 2d Hawkes Bay GR Kelt Memorial H., L, BOP RC Stewart Browne Electrical H., 3d BOP RC Japan-New Zealand International Trophy, Gr.2, Taranaki RC Devon Hotel H., Matamata RC Watson Bloodstock H.

DAMASCHINO (f Last Tycoon) 6 wins-3 at 2-from 1000m to 2000m, US$18,660, NZ$109,100, A$333,000, VRC Matriarch S., Gr.3, MRC Eclipse S., Gr.3, Waikato RC Star Way S., L, New Zealand Bloodstock Juvenile H., 2d ARC Eight Carat Classic, Gr.2, Moonee Valley Oaks, Gr.2, 3d New Zealand Oaks, Gr.1, Matamata Breeders' S., Gr.2, VRC Thoroughbred Breeders S., Gr.3. Dam of 4 winners-

SHAAHEQ (f Redoute's Choice) Joint third filly on 2009-10 Australasian 2YO Classification. Winner at 2, A$386,375, VRC Thoroughbred Breeders S., Gr.3, 2d MRC Blue Diamond S., Gr.1, VRC Ottawa S., L, MRC Blue Diamond Preview (f), L, Merson Cooper S., L, 4th MRC Quezette S., L. Producer.

 Valda Merceda. 5 wins to 1300m, A$100,630, AJC Reckless H., STC Coolmore Series H., Randwick Labor Club & South Juniors H., 3d AJC Diggers' Restaurant H. Dam of 3 winners-

Sir Hallowell (g More Than Ready) 5 wins at 1200m, A$243,263, WATC Pink's Clean Air H., Westspeed 3YO H., 2d WATC Cyril Flower S., L, 3d WATC S., L.

 Fast Work. 3 wins-1 at 2-to 1400m, STC International H., 2d AJC Rooty Hill RSL H., 3d STC Fresh Salads H. Dam of 3 winners-

 Flying Celebrity. 4 wins-1 at 2-at 1200m, 1350m, A$147,875, AJC Wenona Girl H., STC Novotel Sydney on Darling Harbour H. Dam of 4 winners-

LUEN ON TREASURE (g Dane Shadow) 6 wins from 1100m to 1800m in Macau, Macau Lisboa Challenge Final, L, 3d Macau Guineas, L, 4th Macau Derby, L.

 Workhard. Unplaced. Dam of 5 winners-

ARBEITSAM (g Snitzel) 7 wins from 1200m to 2000m, A$1,129,600, ATC Neville Sellwood S., Gr.3, Hawkesbury RC Rowley Mile H., L, ATC Sydney Spring Carnival on Sale P., Premier's Cup Prelude H., 2d GCTC Magic Millions Cup, RL, 3d ATC Doncaster H., Gr.1.

PAYROLL (f Not a Single Doubt) 5 wins-1 at 2-from 1200m to 1800m, A$539,200, MRC Eclipse S., Gr.3, Lord S., L, BRC Spear Chief H., L, 2d VRC Matriarch S., Gr.2, MRC Thousand Guineas Prelude, Gr.2, 3d VRC Blazer S., Gr.2.

 Choices Are. Winner at 1300m in NZ. Dam of 4 winners-

Choose (f Starcraft) 6 wins to 1400m, A$287,820, SAJC Schweppes H., 2d MRC Mannerism S., Gr.3, Geoffrey Bellmaine S., Gr.3, 3d VRC Frances Tressady S., Gr.3. Producer.

 Starry Strike. Winner at 1000m in Aust. Dam of 2 winners-

Starry Light (f Danehill Dancer) 3 wins-1 at 2-to 1400m, A$111,710, AJC Balmoral 2YO H., STC Congratulations Fiumicino H., 3d Gosford Guineas, L, 4th STC Civic S., L. Producer.

 

Race Record:

Winner at 1000m in Aust.

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Race Record

Full Race Record for

POCKET PICKER (AUS) 2019 Bay gelding
by Flying Artie - Little Black Fish, by Tale of the Cat

 

(in Australia)

AgeRuns1st2nd3rdEarnings
22---A$9,625
331--A$22,825
49-4-A$23,550
53--1A$4,550
Totals:17141A$60,550
19/Apr/20221st of 4--trial--Scone RC Barrier Trial, 900m. Outback Ringer was 2nd and Salt City 3rd.
13/May/20224th of 16
(0.7)
Scone RC Inglis 2YO Challenge, A$200,000, 1100m, time 1:05.65. Track heavy(8). Carried 56.50kg. Vegas Raider was 1st and River Danzka 2nd and Invest in Love 3rd. Trainer: M K Mason. Owner: W K Mason, R E Yates, A N Smith, S A Williams, Longneck Thoroughbreds (Mgr: C R Cameron), C Johnson, S R Schoch, R A Mallia, Tandem (Mgr: C A Martin), M J Hogan, G S Strudwick, C A Ward & Miss A C Mason. Jockey: Mitchell Bell.A$8,900
29/May/20227th of 10
(5.8)
Gunnedah JC Tab.com.au H., A$30,000, 1000m, time 0:58.82. Track soft(7). Carried 56.50kg (allowance -2.00kg). Demitasse was 1st and Sippity Sip 2nd and Jumping Power Two 3rd. Trainer: M K Mason. Owner: W K Mason, R E Yates, A N Smith, S A Williams, Longneck Thoroughbreds (Mgr: C R Cameron), C Johnson, S R Schoch, R A Mallia, Tandem (Mgr: C A Martin), M J Hogan, G S Strudwick, C A Ward & Miss A C Mason. Jockey: B Wheeler.A$725
24/Dec/20221st of 10
(0.3)
Tamworth JC Australian Bloodstock Maiden H., A$29,847, 1000m, time 0:57.09. Track good(4). Carried 56.50kg. Distant was 2nd and Devilicious 3rd. Trainer: M K Mason. Owner: W K Mason, R E Yates, A N Smith, S A Williams, Longneck Thoroughbreds (Mgr: C R Cameron), C Johnson, S R Schoch, R A Mallia, Tandem (Mgr: C A Martin), M J Hogan, G S Strudwick, C A Ward & Miss A C Mason. Jockey: G Buckley.A$20,625
19/Jan/20234th of 7
(3.2)
Tamworth JC Heat Of The Rising Star H., A$30,000, 1200m, time 1:10.92. Track good(4). Carried 53.00kg (allowance -2.00kg). Lightfast was 1st and Dimension 2nd and Smart Shot 3rd. Trainer: M K Mason. Owner: W K Mason, R E Yates, A N Smith, S A Williams, Longneck Thoroughbreds (Mgr: C R Cameron), C Johnson, S R Schoch, R A Mallia, Tandem (Mgr: C A Martin), M J Hogan, G S Strudwick, C A Ward & Miss A C Mason. Jockey: Jacob Golden.A$1,475
20/Mar/20237th of 10
(7.2)
Scone RC Microphone at Darley H., A$30,000, 1100m, time 1:02.41. Track good(4). Carried 55.00kg. Dollar Magic was 1st and Barradas 2nd and Sammiballerina 3rd. Trainer: M K Mason. Owner: W K Mason, R E Yates, A N Smith, S A Williams, Longneck Thoroughbreds (Mgr: C R Cameron), C Johnson, S R Schoch, R A Mallia, Tandem (Mgr: C A Martin), M J Hogan, G S Strudwick, C A Ward & Miss A C Mason. Jockey: D Mc Lellan.A$725
25/Aug/20235th of 8
(5.0)
Tamworth JC Furneys Stock Feeds H., A$27,000, 1000m, time 0:56.07. Track good(4). Carried 56.00kg. Divine Sinner was 1st and Outback Ringer 2nd and Superargo 3rd. Trainer: M K Mason. Owner: W K Mason, R E Yates, A N Smith, S A Williams, Longneck Thoroughbreds (Mgr: C R Cameron), C Johnson, S R Schoch, R A Mallia, Tandem (Mgr: C A Martin), M J Hogan, G S Strudwick, C A Ward & Miss A C Mason. Jockey: G Buckley.A$825
17/Sep/2023LR of 9
(0)
Armidale JC Wicklow Hotel H., A$30,000, 1100m, time 1:03.19. Track good(3). Carried 58.50kg. Spirit of Pluto was 1st and Not Written Off 2nd and Sir Donald 3rd. Trainer: M K Mason. Owner: W K Mason, R E Yates, A N Smith, S A Williams, Longneck Thoroughbreds (Mgr: C R Cameron), C Johnson, S R Schoch, R A Mallia, Tandem (Mgr: C A Martin), M J Hogan, G S Strudwick, C A Ward & Miss A C Mason. Jockey: Ms C R Van Der Werf.
23/Oct/20239th of 9
(14.9)
Pirtek Muswellbrook H., A$27,000, 1000m, time 0:56.83. Track good(4). Carried 56.50kg. Sightseer was 1st and Mr Wallace 2nd and Cumnock 3rd. Trainer: M K Mason. Owner: W K Mason, R E Yates, A N Smith, S A Williams, Longneck Thoroughbreds (Mgr: C R Cameron), C Johnson, S R Schoch, R A Mallia, Tandem (Mgr: C A Martin), M J Hogan, G S Strudwick, C A Ward & Miss A C Mason. Jockey: Ashley Morgan.A$500
08/Jan/20242nd of 11
(0.4)
Tamworth JC Peel Valley Tyres H., A$30,000, 1000m, time 0:56.69. Track soft(6). Carried 58.00kg. Magic Flyer was 1st and McTaggart 3rd. Trainer: M K Mason. Owner: W K Mason, R E Yates, A N Smith, S A Williams, Longneck Thoroughbreds (Mgr: C R Cameron), C Johnson, S R Schoch, R A Mallia, Tandem (Mgr: C A Martin), M J Hogan, G S Strudwick, C A Ward & Miss A C Mason. Jockey: G Buckley.A$5,300
25/Jan/20248th of 11
(3.6)
Tamworth JC McDonalds H., A$30,000, 1200m, time 1:09.59. Track good(4). Carried 57.50kg. Deebo was 1st and Sacred Delago 2nd and Last Frontier 3rd. Trainer: M K Mason. Owner: W K Mason, R E Yates, A N Smith, S A Williams, Longneck Thoroughbreds (Mgr: C R Cameron), C Johnson, S R Schoch, R A Mallia, Tandem (Mgr: C A Martin), M J Hogan, G S Strudwick, C A Ward & Miss A C Mason. Jockey: G Buckley.A$725
18/Mar/20242nd of 10
(0.8)
Armidale JC Tony Williams Machinery H., A$29,250, 1100m, time 1:04.80. Track soft(6). Carried 57.50kg. Super Impressive was 1st and Full Dosage 3rd. Trainer: M K Mason. Owner: W K Mason, R E Yates, S A Williams, Longneck Thoroughbreds (Mgr: C R Cameron), C Johnson, S R Schoch, R A Mallia, Tandem (Mgr: C A Martin), M J Hogan, G S Strudwick, C A Ward & Miss A C Mason. Jockey: Braith Nock.A$5,300
15/Apr/20246th of 10
(5.3)
Armidale JC Robb College H., A$30,000, 1100m, time 1:04.73. Track soft(5). Carried 58.00kg. Tryanza was 1st and Solar Power 2nd and Chandon Star 3rd. Trainer: M K Mason. Owner: W K Mason, R E Yates, S A Williams, Longneck Thoroughbreds (Mgr: C R Cameron), C Johnson, S R Schoch, R A Mallia, Tandem (Mgr: C A Martin), M J Hogan, G S Strudwick, C A Ward & Miss A C Mason. Jockey: B Looker.A$800
10/May/20242nd of 12
(1)
Tamworth JC McDonald's H., A$27,000, 1000m, time 0:57.96. Track good(4). Carried 59.00kg. Haiku Star was 1st and Astrolith 3rd. Trainer: M K Mason. Owner: W K Mason, R E Yates, S A Williams, Longneck Thoroughbreds (Mgr: C R Cameron), C Johnson, S R Schoch, R A Mallia, Tandem (Mgr: C A Martin), M J Hogan, G S Strudwick, C A Ward & Miss A C Mason. Jockey: G Buckley.A$5,050
21/Jun/20242nd of 10
(1.6)
Tamworth JC Moree Golf Club H., A$26,325, 1000m, time 0:57.48. Track soft(5). Carried 58.00kg. Lonhro's Queen was 1st and Legolas 3rd. Trainer: M K Mason. Owner: W K Mason, S A Williams, Longneck Thoroughbreds (Mgr: C R Cameron), C Johnson, S R Schoch, R A Mallia, Tandem (Mgr: C A Martin), M J Hogan, G S Strudwick, C A Ward & Miss A C Mason. Jockey: Braith Nock.A$5,050
27/Nov/20244th of 6--trial--Tamworth JC Barrier Trial, 950m. Up the Country was 1st and Winged 2nd and Ta Set Neferu 3rd.
02/Dec/20243rd of 6
(0.5)
Tamworth JC Country Boosted H., A$30,000, 1000m, time 0:56.80. Track soft(5). Carried 58.00kg. Speck was 1st and Staffa 2nd. Trainer: M K Mason. Owner: W K Mason, S A Williams, Longneck Thoroughbreds (Mgr: C R Cameron), C Johnson, S R Schoch, R A Mallia, Tandem (Mgr: C A Martin), M J Hogan, G S Strudwick, C A Ward & Miss A C Mason. Jockey: C Reith.A$2,800
14/Dec/20244th of 9
(2.4)
Moree RC Agri-Storage & Logistics Grainspace P., A$16,000, 950m, time 0:52.60. Track good(3). Carried 55.50kg (allowance -1.50kg). My Name Is was 1st and Water Lad 2nd and Loving Angel 3rd. Trainer: M K Mason. Owner: W K Mason, S A Williams, Longneck Thoroughbreds (Mgr: C R Cameron), C Johnson, S R Schoch, R A Mallia, Tandem (Mgr: C A Martin), M J Hogan, G S Strudwick, C A Ward & Miss A C Mason. Jockey: Cobi Vitler.A$775
06/Jan/20255th of 9
(2.2)
Tamworth JC Shay Brennan Constructions H., A$30,000, 1000m, time 0:56.51. Track good(3). Carried 57.50kg. Staffa was 1st and Callie Cool 2nd and Autofocus 3rd. Trainer: M K Mason. Owner: W K Mason, S A Williams, Longneck Thoroughbreds (Mgr: C R Cameron), C Johnson, S R Schoch, R A Mallia, Tandem (Mgr: C A Martin), M J Hogan, G S Strudwick, C A Ward & Miss A C Mason. Jockey: Mitchell Bell.A$975
All pedigrees, supplement pedigrees and indexes are supplied by Arion Pedigrees Limited for use by William Inglis & Son Limited under license. They are subject to copyright law and use outside a William Inglis publication is illegal without written permission granted by Arion Pedigrees Limited.