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Particulars

Name:Better Than Banksy (AUS)
Category: Racehorse Gelding/Colt
Sire:Invader (AUS)
Dam:Occitan (AUS)
Colour: Chestnut
Sex: Gelding
DOB:15 October 2019
COB:AUS
Disclosures:
GST:No
Location:Blythe Banks BROADMARSH TAS
 
 
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Description

BETTER THAN BANKSY

Banksy has developed a cult following who can reel off sizzling sectionals to win races, carrying big weights from hopeless positions, runs 33’s last 600m regularly and has run in the high 32’s to win.

Currently spelling as best suited to softer tracks with plenty of wins still ahead of him. .

Winner of 6 races. healthy horse and quite sound for a 30 start horse.

Owner selling to concentrate on an abundance of younger horses coming through

for his racing replays please visit www.tasracing.com.au and search his name under the magnifying symbol top right corner

Location

Blythe Banks BROADMARSH TAS

Pedigree

 

 

BETTER THAN BANKSY (AUS)
Chestnut gelding       Foaled 2019 
 

INVADER SnitzelRedoute's ChoiceDanehill (USA)
Snippets' LassSnippets
Flame of SydneyEncosta de LagoFairy King (USA)
Flame of Atlanta (NZ)Clay Hero
OCCITAN
    2011
Street Cry (Ire)MachiavellianMr. Prospector
Helen StreetTroy
SegoleneLonhroOctagonal (NZ)
DorkyGrand Lodge (USA)

INVADER (AUS) (Chestnut 2014-Stud 2018). 2 wins at 2, ATC Sires' Produce S., Gr.1. Sire of 148 rnrs, 83 wnrs, inc. SW Sunshine in Paris (ATC Surround S., Gr.1), SP I'm Zac, Robrick and of Celtic Vader, Storm the Fortress, Vegas Raider, Amosu, Reluctantlycharmed, Coincide, Invader Zim, Kitri, In Love and War, Lady Masquerade, Movader, Nishikado, Royal Invader, Spaceship, Trespassing, Victory Lane, Winston Hills, Famoso, Invade and Conquer, etc.

 

1st dam

OCCITAN, by Street Cry (Ire). Winner at 2, A$77,200, ATC TAB Rewards 2YO P. Dam of 6 named foals, 5 to race, all winners, inc:-

 Kalasec (g by Brave Smash (JPN)) 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1000m, 1100m, A$186,125, to 2023-24, SAJC Adelaide Cup Day March H., 2d SAJC Triple M H., Grand Syndicates H., Winning Edge Presentations H., 3d SAJC GH Mumm 2YO P., Murray Bridge RC Magic Millions SA 3YO & 4YO Classic, SAJC Rebel Raider Series Final, Adelaide Galvanising H.

 Vivaro (f by Exceed and Excel) 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1000m, A$107,165, MVRC Leneva Park H., 2d MVRC Schweppes We Get Golf 2YO P., 3d MVRC Ladbrokes 55 Second Challenge H. Dam of-

 Jellybean Jones. Winner at 1250m in 2024-25 in Aust.

 Better Than Banksy (g by Invader) 6 wins. See below.

 Provencal (f by Extreme Choice) 2 wins at 1000m to 2024-25 in Aust.

 Shaalute (c by Shalaa (Ire)) Winner at 2 in 2023-24 in Aust.

 

2nd dam

Segolene, by Lonhro. 2 wins-1 at 2-at 1100m, 1200m, A$84,780, Illawarra TC Colemans Fencing 2YO Classic, 3d MRC Debutant S., L, STC Freeway Republic Beer H., 4th VRC Ottawa S., L. Sister to QUIDNUNC. Dam of 9 named foals, all raced, 7 winners, inc:-

 Segalas. 5 wins to 1350m, A$253,645, ATC Tresemme H., ANZ Bloodstock News H., Heineken 3 H., 2d ATC Sky Racing Active H., ANZ Bloodstock News H., Gosford RC Master Builders Association NSW H., 3d ATC Vale Darby McCarthy H., Yarraman Park Stud H.

 Fragonard. 5 wins to 1400m, A$262,435, ATC TAB Rewards H., MVRC Dr Sheahan P., MRC Le Pine Funerals H., 2d VRC Mittys H., MRC Ladbrokes Back Yourself H., Pancare Foundation H., 3d ATC Tab.com.au H., Events by ATC H., MRC Whisky Wine & Fire H., 4th MRC Geoffrey Bellmaine S., Gr.3.

 Occitan. Winner. See above.

 Petain. 10 wins from 1200m to 1650m, A$266,565, 3d Ipswich TC Follow ITC at Ipswichturfclub H.

 Mitigate. 5 wins at 1000m, 1100m in Aust.

 Berrichon. 2 wins at 1300m, 1550m in Aust. Producer.

 Trenches. Winner at 2000m in Aust.

 

3rd dam

Dorky, by Grand Lodge (USA). 2 wins at 2, A$215,800, STC AOG 2YO Fillies H., Safilo Eyewear 2YO H., 2d AJC Kindergarten S., Gr.3, PJ Bell H., L, BTC Tommy Smith Slipper S., L, QTC CE McDougall 2YO S., 3d AJC San Domenico S., Gr.2, Silver Shadow S., Gr.2, STC Reisling Slipper Trial S., Gr.2, Darby Munro S., L, 4th VRC Ascot Vale S., Gr.2, Gilgai S., Gr.3. Dam of 12 named foals, 9 to race, 8 winners, inc:-

QUIDNUNC (f Lonhro) 5 wins-1 at 2-to 1400m, A$305,530, ATC Nivison S., L, AJC Purple Patch H., ATC Ascot Club H., Heckenberg H., STC Members 2YO H., 2d ATC Wenona Girl H., L, Angst S., L, Gosford RC Belle of the Turf S., L, AJC Ticketek.com.au H., Dover Heights 2YO H., 3d ATC Myer Spring Fashion H., Stuart Macdermid's 60th Birthday H., AJC Lansdowne 2YO H., 4th ATC PJ Bell S., L, Festival S., L, AJC Widden S., L, Scone RC Dark Jewel Classic, L. Dam of 4 winners-

Translation (f Frosted) Winner at 2, A$111,630, 2d SAJC Dequetteville S., L, MRC Clanbrooke Racing 2YO H., MVRC Ladbroke it H., 3d SAJC Without Fear S., L, Pakenham RC Iron Jack Aust Lagers H.

Segolene (f Lonhro) 2 wins. See above.

 Dissolute. 6 wins-1 at 2-to 1300m, A$373,650, Swan Hill JC Gold Elvstroem 2YO Classic, ATC Tab.com.au H., Galaxy Finance & Property H., 2d ATC Flying H., MRC VOBIS Gold Ingot 2YO P., ATC L Williams Hall of Fame H., Colin Hayes Hall of Fame H., Bowermans Furniture H., 3d ATC Agency Projects Choisir H., APN Outdoor H., Pro Rata Membership H., McGrath Estate Agents H., McGrath Estate Agents NSW H., Theraces H., 4th ATC Missile S., Gr.2.

 Art Nouveau. 4 wins from 1200m to 1600m, A$132,942, ATC Colin Tuck Farewell H., 2d ATC TAB Rewards P., Bowermans Furniture H., TAB Rewards H., 3d ATC McGrath Estate Agents P., Schweppes H.

 Six Again. 2 wins at 900m, 1100m, ATC TAB H., 2d ATC TAB H.

 Impendor. 2 wins at 1100m, 1200m to 2024-25, 2d BRC Road to Magic Millions on Sale Now P., Magic Millions H., Bay Building Group P., Ipswich TC Industry Trade College H.

 

Race Record:

6 wins to 1200m, A$129,240, to 2024-25 in Aust.

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.

Race Record

Full Race Record for

BETTER THAN BANKSY (AUS) 2019 Chestnut gelding
by Invader - Occitan, by Street Cry

 

(in Australia)

AgeRuns1st2nd3rdEarnings
22---A$1,200
381--A$20,335
413431A$82,825
5711-A$24,880
Totals:30641A$129,240
01/Nov/20214th of 7--trial--BRC Barrier Trial, 650m. Honey Pot was 1st and Mishani Mobster 2nd and Hypothesize 3rd.
17/Dec/202112th of 13
(11.1)
SCTC Access Insulation 2YO H., A$75,000, 1000m, time 0:58.57. Track good(4). Carried 55.50kg. Mishani Warfare was 1st and Perfect Mission 2nd and Mishani Persuasion 3rd. Trainer: Kacy Fogden. Owner: K F R (Mgr: Miss K A Fogden) & Fung Family Racing (Mgr: S J McGrath). Jockey: L V Cassidy.
19/Jan/20225th of 5
(17.6)
Ipswich TC An Arvo Trackside 2YO H., A$35,000, 1200m, time 1:10.45. Track good(4). Carried 57.50kg. Russian Warrior was 1st and Skater 2nd and Capiteel 3rd. Trainer: Kacy Fogden. Owner: K F R (Mgr: Miss K A Fogden) & Fung Family Racing (Mgr: D Bender). Jockey: Ben Thompson.A$1,200
01/Dec/20226th of 14
(4.1)
Wangaratta TC John Duncan Memorial Maiden P., A$37,500, 1000m, time 0:57.19. Track good(3). Carried 58.00kg. Commands Success was 1st and Foxpath 2nd and Communication 3rd. Trainer: R K Challis. Owner: R Portaro. Jockey: Zac Spain.A$750
15/Dec/20225th of 9
(7.2)
Kyneton & Hanging Rock RC Hygain Maiden P., A$37,500, 1100m, time 1:04.43. Track soft(5). Carried 58.00kg. Fasuto was 1st and Mythical Magnus 2nd and Jessup 3rd. Trainer: R K Challis. Owner: R Portaro. Jockey: Zac Spain.A$1,125
06/Jan/20236th of 14
(5.4)
Stawell RC Northern Grampians Shire Maiden P., A$27,000, 1300m, time 1:17.71. Track good(4). Carried 58.00kg. Dennis Choux was 1st and Greenhill Prince 2nd and Metsi 3rd. Trainer: R K Challis. Owner: R Portaro. Jockey: Josh Cartwright.A$675
28/Jan/20235th of 8
(1.0)
Yarra Valley RC IGA Liquor Maiden P., A$27,000, 1514m, time 1:31.29. Track good(4). Carried 58.00kg. Firm as a Rock was 1st and Ponte Vecchio 2nd and You Think So 3rd. Trainer: R K Challis. Owner: R Portaro. Jockey: Josh Cartwright.A$810
05/Feb/20238th of 11
(6.7)
Ararat TC Butch Power Maiden P., A$27,000, 1600m, time 1:36.65. Track good(4). Carried 59.00kg. Madalsa was 1st and Rio de Sombras 2nd and Dollar Bucks 3rd. Trainer: R K Challis. Owner: R Portaro. Jockey: Alana Kelly.A$675
13/May/202310th of 11
(12.7)
Echuca RC Moama Bowling Club Maiden P., A$27,000, 1203m, time 1:12.37. Track good(4). Carried 59.50kg. Southern Fire was 1st and Magic Flyer 2nd and Sheikh it Off 3rd. Trainer: R K Challis. Owner: R Portaro. Jockey: Liam Riordan.A$675
02/Jul/20239th of 11
(6.0)
Devonport RC Goodstone Group Maiden P., A$27,000, 1150m, time 1:09.18. Track synthetic. Carried 57.00kg. Rubbleonthedouble was 1st and Auntie Jake's Bar 2nd and Flying Billie 3rd. Trainer: G S White. Owner: R Portaro. Jockey: B Muhcu.
23/Jul/20231st of 11
(1.0)
TTC A1 Horse Transport H., A$25,000, 1220m, time 1:16.30. Track heavy(8). Carried 54.00kg. Rigoletto was 2nd and Rue de Palais 3rd. Trainer: G S White. Owner: R Portaro. Jockey: T Baker.A$15,625
06/Aug/20233rd of 10
(0.4)
Devonport RC Jockey Celebration Day H., A$25,000, 1350m, time 1:20.48. Carried 57.00kg. Dutch Action was 1st and Tricky Mikki 2nd. Trainer: G S White. Owner: R Portaro. Jockey: T Baker.A$2,500
27/Aug/20232nd of 10
(0.5)
TRC Ladbroke It H., A$25,000, 1200m, time 1:14.39. Track soft(5). Carried 55.50kg. Revivalist was 1st and Bellasario 3rd. Trainer: G S White. Owner: R Portaro. Jockey: A Darmanin.A$5,000
03/Sep/20235th of 14
(1.9)
Tasmanian Bloodstock H., A$25,000, 1200m, time 1:13.11. Track good(4). Carried 58.00kg. Move on Over was 1st and Nev's Boy 2nd and Alvarinho 3rd. Trainer: G S White. Owner: R Portaro. Jockey: A Darmanin.A$500
17/Nov/20234th of 10
(1.1)
TTC Worklocker Kings Meadows H., A$25,000, 1100m, time 1:04.56. Track good(4). Carried 57.50kg. Bine was 1st and D'Oro Star 2nd and Red Sphere 3rd. Trainer: G S White. Owner: R Portaro. Jockey: D Pires.A$1,125
26/Nov/20231st of 8
(2)
TRC PST Power Solutions H., A$25,000, 1200m, time 1:13.94. Track soft(5). Carried 59.00kg. Gee Gee Goldenlass was 2nd and Whiz By 2nd. Trainer: G S White. Owner: R Portaro. Jockey: D Pires.A$15,625
13/Dec/20235th of 12
(3)
TTC Launceston Cup 28th February H., A$25,000, 1200m, time 1:12.14. Track soft(6). Carried 57.00kg. Ngapali Beach was 1st and Duncannon 2nd and Kaytee Valiente 3rd. Trainer: G S White. Owner: R Portaro. Jockey: B Muhcu.A$500
29/Dec/20232nd of 12
(1.8)
TRC Subway H., A$25,000, 1200m, time 1:12.15. Track good(4). Carried 59.50kg. Starnote was 1st and Sweet Lucifer 3rd. Trainer: G S White. Owner: R Portaro. Jockey: B Muhcu.A$5,000
12/Jan/20241st of 9
(0.4)
TTC Launceston Cup 28th February P., A$25,000, 1200m, time 1:11.81. Track good(4). Carried 59.50kg. Gallant Warriors was 2nd and Cherokee Dancer 3rd. Trainer: G S White. Owner: R Portaro. Jockey: B Muhcu.A$15,625
09/Feb/20249th of 9
(5.3)
TRC Ladbroke It H., A$25,000, 1100m, time 1:06.61. Track good(4). Carried 61.00kg. Etosha was 1st and Periwinkle 2nd and Grey Whisper 3rd. Trainer: G S White. Owner: R Portaro. Jockey: B Muhcu.
28/Feb/20246th of 13
(2.3)
TTC Ladbrokes H., A$30,000, 1200m, time 1:10.56. Track good(4). Carried 59.00kg. Seydoux was 1st and Sistine 2nd and Cheeky Word 3rd. Trainer: G S White. Owner: R Portaro. Jockey: B Muhcu.A$300
29/Mar/20241st of 10
(0.5)
TTC Happy Easter H., A$25,000, 1100m, time 1:05.06. Track good(4). Carried 60.50kg. Geegees City Boy was 2nd and Sunshine Moshe 3rd. Trainer: G S White. Owner: R Portaro. Jockey: A Darmanin.A$15,625
10/Apr/20242nd of 5
(0.3)
TTC Salter's Hire H., A$27,000, 1100m, time 1:04.84. Track good(4). Carried 56.00kg. Thespian Waters was 1st and Zipitup 3rd. Trainer: G S White. Owner: R Portaro. Jockey: A Darmanin.A$5,400
21/Apr/20241st of 7
(0.1)
TRC Ladbroke It! H., A$25,000, 1100m, time 1:06.46. Track good(4). Carried 59.00kg (allowance -3.00kg). Sweet Lucifer was 2nd and Bellasario 3rd. Trainer: G S White. Owner: R Portaro. Jockey: Jackson Radley.A$15,625
13/Aug/20242nd of 4--trial--TRC Barrier Trial, 800m. Geegees Gemstone was 1st and Winchester Rifle 3rd.
01/Sep/20245th of 6
(9.8)
TRC Kevin Sharkie H., A$27,000, 1200m, time 1:15.58. Track heavy(9). Carried 55.50kg. Nicco the Greek was 1st and Hellova Night 2nd and Fake Magic 3rd. Trainer: S Gandy. Owner: R Portaro. Jockey: A Darmanin.A$540
15/Sep/20244th of 5
(1.2)
Devonport RC Leaping Goat Coffee H., A$27,000, 1150m, time 1:07.52. Track synthetic. Carried 56.50kg. Sharma's Last was 1st and Philosophers Stone 2nd and Fake Magic 3rd. Trainer: S Gandy. Owner: R Portaro. Jockey: C Newitt.A$1,215
04/Oct/20245th of 9
(3.5)
TTC Thank You Kristie H., A$25,000, 1200m, time 1:11.04. Track soft(5). Carried 59.50kg. Gee Gee Enuf Speed was 1st and Winchester Rifle 2nd and Furneaux 3rd. Trainer: S Gandy. Owner: R Portaro. Jockey: C Newitt.A$500
25/Oct/20241st of 7
(0.2)
TTC Glass Warrior H., A$25,000, 1200m, time 1:10.64. Track soft(5). Carried 59.00kg. Thelma was 2nd and Island Warrior 3rd. Trainer: S Gandy. Owner: R Portaro. Jockey: A Darmanin.A$15,625
13/Nov/20242nd of 8
(0.2)
TTC www.tasmanianturfclub.com H., A$30,000, 1420m, time 1:25.76. Track soft(5). Carried 57.50kg. Carneros was 1st and Sushi Express 3rd. Trainer: S Gandy. Owner: R Portaro. Jockey: M Ulucinar.A$6,000
27/Nov/202411th of 11
(7)
TTC Kelvin Lucas Memorial H., A$25,000, 1400m, time 1:23.94. Track soft(6). Carried 60.50kg. Exalted Crown was 1st and Gee Gee Enuf Speed 2nd and Sushi Express 3rd. Trainer: S Gandy. Owner: R Portaro. Jockey: D Pires.
15/Dec/20245th of 6
(4)
TRC Winzenberg H., A$50,000, 1100m, time 1:05.91. Track good(4). Carried 54.50kg (allowance 0.50kg). Galenus was 1st and Press for Boom 2nd and Turk Warrior 3rd. Trainer: S Gandy. Owner: R Portaro. Jockey: A Darmanin.A$1,000
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.