2025 JUNE (Early) Online Sale
Particulars
Name: | Pocket Picker (AUS) |
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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
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Vendor's Contact Details
Vendor | Ben McAlister (as agent) |
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Phone | 0438008907 |
Pedigree
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Bay gelding | Foaled 2019 |
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 Patagonian Maasai Mara Pocket Picker Round the Fire
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 Marynetta (f Noverre) 17 wins to 6f, US$230,069, 3d Sacramento California Governor's Cup, L. Rublana
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 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 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 Flying Celebrity 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 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 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 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. |
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)
Age | Runs | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Earnings |
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2 | 2 | - | - | - | A$9,625 |
3 | 3 | 1 | - | - | A$22,825 |
4 | 9 | - | 4 | - | A$23,550 |
5 | 3 | - | - | 1 | A$4,550 |
Totals: | 17 | 1 | 4 | 1 | A$60,550 |
19/Apr/2022 | 1st of 4 | --trial--Scone RC Barrier Trial, 900m. Outback Ringer was 2nd and Salt City 3rd. | |
13/May/2022 | 4th 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/2022 | 7th 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/2022 | 1st 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/2023 | 4th 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/2023 | 7th 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/2023 | 5th 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/2023 | LR 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/2023 | 9th 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/2024 | 2nd 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/2024 | 8th 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/2024 | 2nd 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/2024 | 6th 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/2024 | 2nd 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/2024 | 2nd 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/2024 | 4th of 6 | --trial--Tamworth JC Barrier Trial, 950m. Up the Country was 1st and Winged 2nd and Ta Set Neferu 3rd. | |
02/Dec/2024 | 3rd 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/2024 | 4th 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/2025 | 5th 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 |