2025 APRIL (Early) Online Sale
This sale has ended
Buyer: G Stewart - $9,500
Particulars
Name: | Expert Witness (AUS) |
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Category: | Racehorse Gelding/Colt |
Sire: | Star Witness (AUS) |
Dam: | Lush Belle (AUS) |
Colour: | Chestnut |
Sex: | Gelding |
DOB: | 13 September 2018 |
COB: | AUS |
Disclosures: | Current/previous bans |
GST: | No |
Location: | Len Kittle Drive ILPARPA NT |
Description
EXPERT WITNESS
Lightly raced 6yo son of STAR WITNESS holds a record of 28-8:5:5, with just shy of 170k prizemoney.
On pace, very quick out the gates winning from 1000/1100.
Spelling since January 2025 at Blatherskite Park in Alice Springs
Plenty of racing left, only for sale due to ownership dispersal.
Location
Pedigree
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EXPERT WITNESS (AUS) | ||||
Chestnut gelding | Foaled 2018 |
STAR WITNESS (AUS) (Chestnut 2007-Stud 2011). 4 wins-3 at 2, VRC Coolmore Stud S., Gr.1. Sire of 830 rnrs, 563 wnrs, 25 SW, inc. Global Glamour (ATC Flight S., Gr.1), Bellatrix Star, Graff, Star Turn, Swift Witness, Mella Maria, Fuhryk, Threeood, Crown Witness, Explosive Witness, Rhapsody Rose, Our Crown Mistress, Stellar Collision, Fast Witness, Lonely Power - Smart Star (Sing.), Aim, Stellar Vista, Cosmic Alert, Handle the Truth, etc.
1st dam LUSH BELLE, by All Bar One. 4 wins-1 at 2-to 1200m, A$85,550, 2d BRC Courier Mail Members H., 3d Ipswich TC Ray White P. Dam of 3 foals, all winners- Expert Witness Marantelli Miss Tiny Tiara
2nd dam MADAM LUSH, by Danehill Dancer (Ire). 4 wins-1 at 2-at 1050m, 1200m, SAJC Ray White Goolwa H., Petite Rue Hair & Beauty H., Junction Stables Ballroom 2YO H., 2d SAJC Shop at Westfield H., Cadbury Schweppes H., Guinness H., 3d SAJC Myer Adelaide 2YO H., Chrysler Jeep Dodge H., Labour Day H., Lucky Horsehoe H., Veolia Environmental Services H., Thomson Playford Lawyers H., Myer Centre Adelaide H. Dam of 11 foals, 9 to race, 5 winners, inc:- Written Eleison El Sid Lush Belle Super Sting Ima Bullet Just for Curiosity Taser Pure Fetish
3rd dam MANLY BELLE, by Star Watch. 4 wins-2 at 2-from 1000m to 1600m, STC Erskineville 2YO H. Half-sister to Rory's Helen Belle Diva Madam Lush Vintage Belle Matinsk
4th dam HELEN'S LOVE (NZ), by Karayar (GB). Raced twice. Half-sister to CALERA (dam of IMPOSERA, IMPRIMATUR, CALABOOSE). Dam of 10 named foals, 9 to race, 7 winners, inc:- Royal Lullaby Manly Belle Liming Rory's Helen WAHID (g Almutawakel) Top of The 2005-06 NZ 3YO Free H. (1650m+). 10 wins-3 at 2-from 1000m to 2400m, NZ$1,049,810, New Zealand Derby, Gr.1, Levin Classic, Gr.1, ARC Championship S., Gr.2, WRC Wakefield Challenge S., Gr.2, Waikato Guineas, Gr.3, Waikato RC New Zealand Bloodstock Classique, RL, ARC Penang Turf Club Trophy, WRC Nova Inks 2YO H., 2d Manawatu Sires' Produce S., Gr.1, Taranaki 2YO Classic, Gr.3, 3d ARC Ellerslie Sires' Produce S., Gr.1, Sir James Fletcher S., Gr.3, Wellington S., Gr.3, ARC Coca Cola H., 4th Hawkes Bay Kelt Capital S., Gr.1, WRC Lightning H., L. ALL THE CHAT (f Westminster) 2 wins at 2, NZ$30,750, A$77,200, STC Sweet Embrace S., Gr.3, Counties Challenge S., L, 2d ARC Eclipse S., Gr.3, WRC Wellesley S., L, 3d City Tatt's RC Lightning H., L, 4th AJC Brian Crowley S., L. Dam of 6 winners- B B GULDAN (c Chief Bearhart) 7 wins-1 at 2-at 1200m, 1400m, 336,571,000¥, Hanshin Hankyu Hai, Gr.3, Sapporo Keeneland Cup, Gr.3, Sapporo Nikkan Sports Hai, Nakayama Sodegaura Tokubetsu, Hakodate TVH Hai, 2d Chukyo Takamatsunomiya Kinen, Gr.1, Nakayama Sprinters S., Gr.1, Sapporo Keeneland Cup, Gr.3, Hakodate Sprint S., Gr.3, Sapporo Keeneland Cup, L, Clover Sho, L, Nakayama Chiba Nippo Hai, 3d Nakayama Sprinters S., Gr.1, 4th Hanshin Takamatsunomiya Kinen, Gr.1, Sapporo Keeneland Cup, Gr.3. Sire.
Race Record: 8 wins at 1000m, 1100m, A$169,191 in Aust. |
Race Record
Full Race Record for
EXPERT WITNESS (AUS) 2018 Chestnut gelding
by Star Witness - Lush Belle, by All Bar One
(in Australia)
Age | Runs | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Earnings |
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2 | 2 | - | 1 | - | A$3,500 |
3 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 2 | A$54,425 |
4 | 8 | 5 | 2 | - | A$95,791 |
5 | 6 | - | - | 2 | A$6,500 |
6 | 5 | - | 1 | 1 | A$8,975 |
Totals: | 28 | 8 | 5 | 5 | A$169,191 |
07/May/2021 | 2nd of 10 (5.5) | Lockyer RC TAB Maiden H., A$17,000, 860m, time 0:50.04. Track heavy(9). Carried 58.00kg. Keepmoving Forward was 1st and Cyclone Diva 3rd. Trainer: Billy Healey. Owner: Miss R F Adams, G D Lefoe, M T Brown, L P Wakefield, J Flynn, B S Sherwood, L Bell, R J Arthur, S D Thomason, B Wolens & Pickled Mud Crabs Syndicate (Mgr: M A Blazevich). Jockey: James Orman. | A$3,100 |
12/Jul/2021 | 3rd of 6 | --trial--BRC Barrier Trial, 650m. Funny Money was 1st and Canadian Dancer 2nd. | |
24/Jul/2021 | 7th of 11 (11.8) | Toowoomba TC Neil Mansell Concrete Maiden P., A$20,000, 1000m, time 1:02.82. Track soft(6). Carried 55.50kg. Thawra was 1st and Hairy Lover 2nd and Stylish Habit 3rd. Trainer: Billy Healey. Owner: Miss R F Adams, G D Lefoe, M T Brown, L P Wakefield, J Flynn, B S Sherwood, L Bell, R J Arthur, S D Thomason, B Wolens & Pickled Mud Crabs Syndicate (Mgr: M A Blazevich). Jockey: Kyle Wilson-Taylor. | A$400 |
04/Sep/2021 | 11th of 14 (4.9) | GCTC Festive Feast on Sale Now Maiden H., A$27,000, 900m, time 0:52.45. Track soft(7). Carried 55.50kg. Funny Money was 1st and Evan Almighty 2nd and Another Spirit 3rd. Trainer: Billy Healey. Owner: Miss R F Adams, G D Lefoe, M T Brown, L P Wakefield, J Flynn, B S Sherwood, L Bell, R J Arthur, S D Thomason, B Wolens & Pickled Mud Crabs Syndicate (Mgr: M A Blazevich). Jockey: Brooke Ainsworth. | |
01/Jan/2022 | 1st of 6 (0.1) | Darwin TC Great Northern Maiden P., A$20,000, 1100m, time 1:04.94. Track good(3). Carried 57.50kg. Kick it Baby was 2nd and Cassatt 3rd. Trainer: Garry Lefoe. Owner: Miss R Adams, Mr G D Lefoe, Mr M T Brown, Mr J Flynn, Mr B S Sherwood, Pickled Mud Crabs Syndicate, Mr L Bell, Mr S D Thomason, Mr L L Sherwood, Mr G J Barry, Mr R Such, Mr T A Sly, Mr B Wolens, Mr P Bidstrup, Denise And Al. Jockey: P Shiers. | A$17,000 |
26/Jan/2022 | 2nd of 7 (0.8) | Darwin TC Sitzler Maiden P., A$20,000, 1100m, time 1:04.13. Track good(3). Carried 59.50kg. Kick it Baby was 1st and Pointo's Pick 3rd. Trainer: Garry Lefoe. Owner: Miss R Adams, Mr G D Lefoe, Mr M T Brown, Mr J Flynn, Mr B S Sherwood, Pickled Mud Crabs Syndicate, Mr L Bell, Mr S D Thomason, Mr L L Sherwood, Mr G J Barry, Mr R Such, Mr T A Sly, Mr B Wolens, Mr P Bidstrup, Denise And Al. Jockey: P Shiers. | A$5,000 |
18/Feb/2022 | 3rd of 4 (5.6) | Darwin TC Ladbrokes Summer Series H., A$18,500, 1000m, time 0:57.48. Track good(3). Carried 55.50kg. Narrative Star was 1st and Raazou 2nd. Trainer: Garry Lefoe. Owner: Miss R Adams, Mr G D Lefoe, Mr M T Brown, Mr J Flynn, Mr B S Sherwood, Pickled Mud Crabs Syndicate, Mr L Bell, Mr S D Thomason, Mr L L Sherwood, Mr G J Barry, Mr R Such, Mr T A Sly, Mr B Wolens, Mr P Bidstrup, Denise And Al. Jockey: Casey Hunter. | A$2,775 |
09/Jul/2022 | 1st of 11 (0.1) | Darwin TC AFA Insurance H., A$20,000, 1000m, time 0:57.10. Track good(3). Carried 58.50kg. Real Valentia was 2nd and The Mistral 3rd. Trainer: Ms T Halter. Owner: Ms R F Adams, Mrs C A Higgins, M T Brown, J Flynn, B S Sherwood, L Bell, S D Thomason, L L Sherwood, G J Barry, R Such, T A Sly, B Wolens, P Bidstrup, Denise And Al & Pickled Mud Crabs Syndicate. Jockey: P Shiers. | A$13,000 |
23/Jul/2022 | 3rd of 7 (4.8) | Darwin TC TAB H., A$20,000, 1000m, time 0:56.80. Track good(3). Carried 57.50kg. Kent Street was 1st and Manly Cove 2nd. Trainer: Ms T Halter. Owner: Ms R F Adams, Mrs C A Higgins, M T Brown, J Flynn, B S Sherwood, L Bell, S D Thomason, L L Sherwood, G J Barry, R Such, T A Sly, B Wolens, P Bidstrup, Denise And Al & Pickled Mud Crabs Syndicate. Jockey: P Shiers. | A$3,000 |
30/Jul/2022 | 1st of 4 (7.0) | Darwin TC Silks H., A$21,000, 1000m, time 0:56.83. Track good(3). Carried 59.00kg. Brazen Boy was 2nd and Manly Cove 3rd. Trainer: Ms T Halter. Owner: Ms R F Adams, Mrs C A Higgins, M T Brown, J Flynn, B S Sherwood, L Bell, S D Thomason, L L Sherwood, G J Barry, R Such, T A Sly, B Wolens, P Bidstrup, Denise And Al & Pickled Mud Crabs Syndicate. Jockey: P Shiers. | A$13,650 |
27/Aug/2022 | 5th of 8 (3.7) | Darwin TC Melanie Tyndall Memorial H., A$18,500, 1100m, time 1:03.30. Track good(3). Carried 60.50kg. Overruled was 1st and Dream Weaver 2nd and Don't Say It 3rd. Trainer: Ms T Halter. Owner: Ms R F Adams, Mrs C A Higgins, M T Brown, J Flynn, B S Sherwood, L Bell, S D Thomason, L L Sherwood, G J Barry, R Such, T A Sly, B Wolens, P Bidstrup, Denise And Al & Pickled Mud Crabs Syndicate. Jockey: P Shiers. | |
10/Sep/2022 | 1st of 5 (3.3) | Darwin TC Lexus of Darwin Melb Cup H., A$19,425, 1100m, time 1:03.43. Track good(3). Carried 60.00kg. Chief Mondo was 2nd and Dream Weaver 3rd. Trainer: Ms T Halter. Owner: Ms R F Adams, Mrs C A Higgins, M T Brown, J Flynn, B S Sherwood, L Bell, S D Thomason, L L Sherwood, G J Barry, R Such, T A Sly, B Wolens, P Bidstrup, Denise And Al & Pickled Mud Crabs Syndicate. Jockey: P Shiers. | A$12,626 |
22/Oct/2022 | 1st of 6 (0.4) | Darwin TC Melbourne Cup Day 1/11 H., A$21,525, 1000m, time 0:57.68. Track good(3). Carried 55.00kg. Cielo d'Oro was 2nd and Rising Sphere 3rd. Trainer: Ms T Halter. Owner: Ms R F Adams, Mrs C A Higgins, M T Brown, J Flynn, B S Sherwood, L Bell, S D Thomason, L L Sherwood, G J Barry, R Such, T A Sly, B Wolens, P Bidstrup, Denise And Al & Pickled Mud Crabs Syndicate. Jockey: Casey Hunter. | A$13,991 |
12/Nov/2022 | 1st of 4 (0.2) | Darwin TC TAB H., A$21,525, 1000m, time 0:57.44. Track good(3). Carried 59.00kg. Poupee was 2nd and Wild Rover 3rd. Trainer: Ms T Halter. Owner: Ms R F Adams, Mrs C A Higgins, M T Brown, J Flynn, B S Sherwood, L Bell, S D Thomason, L L Sherwood, G J Barry, R Such, T A Sly, B Wolens, P Bidstrup, Denise And Al & Pickled Mud Crabs Syndicate. Jockey: Casey Hunter. | A$13,991 |
01/Apr/2023 | 1st of 6 (2.5) | Alice Springs TC Lights n Fanz R Us H., A$22,500, 1000m, time 0:56.15. Track good(3). Carried 56.00kg (allowance -2.00kg). Bat Pad was 2nd and Kerioth 3rd. Trainer: Ms T Halter. Owner: B S Sherwood, Mrs C A Higgins, M T Brown, J Flynn, L Bell, S D Thomason, G J Barry, R Such, T A Sly, B Wolens, P Bidstrup, Simply Nt, Denise And Al & Pickled Mud Crabs Syndicate. Jockey: Jade Hampson. | A$14,625 |
22/Apr/2023 | 2nd of 8 (2.0) | Alice Springs TC Mags Takeaway, A$26,300, 1200m, time 1:09.17. Track good(3). Carried 58.50kg. Savatoxl was 1st and Smuggling 3rd. Trainer: Ms T Halter. Owner: B S Sherwood, Mrs C A Higgins, M T Brown, J Flynn, L Bell, S D Thomason, G J Barry, R Such, T A Sly, B Wolens, P Bidstrup, Simply Nt, Denise And Al & Pickled Mud Crabs Syndicate. Jockey: Jade Hampson. | A$4,208 |
30/Apr/2023 | 2nd of 12 (0.3) | Alice Springs TC Toyota Pioneer Sprnt H., A$100,000, 1200m, time 1:08.99. Track good(3). Carried 54.50kg. Supreme Attraction was 1st and Poupee 3rd. Trainer: Ms T Halter. Owner: B S Sherwood, Mrs C A Higgins, M T Brown, J Flynn, L Bell, S D Thomason, G J Barry, R Such, T A Sly, B Wolens, P Bidstrup, Simply Nt, Denise And Al & Pickled Mud Crabs Syndicate. Jockey: Jade Hampson. | A$16,000 |
08/Jul/2023 | 1st of 5 (0.4) | Darwin TC Cleanaway H., A$30,000, 1100m, time 1:02.97. Track good(3). Carried 57.00kg. Cielo d'Oro was 2nd and Syncline 3rd. Trainer: Ms T Halter. Owner: B S Sherwood, Mrs C A Higgins, M T Brown, J Flynn, L Bell, S D Thomason, G J Barry, R Such, T A Sly, B Wolens, P Bidstrup, Simply Nt, Denise And Al & Pickled Mud Crabs Syndicate. Jockey: P Shiers. | A$20,350 |
02/Sep/2023 | 7th of 7 (12.6) | Darwin TC National Seniors Australia H., A$22,500, 1000m, time 0:57.38. Track good(3). Carried 62.00kg. Ideas Man was 1st and Star Magnum 2nd and Rising Sphere 3rd. Trainer: Ms T Halter. Owner: B S Sherwood, Mrs C A Higgins, M T Brown, J Flynn, L Bell, S D Thomason, G J Barry, R Such, T A Sly, B Wolens, P Bidstrup, Simply Nt, Denise And Al & Pickled Mud Crabs Syndicate. Jockey: P Shiers. | |
09/Mar/2024 | 5th of 6 (6.7) | Alice Springs TC Tyrepower H., A$22,500, 1100m, time 1:01.90. Track good. Carried 61.50kg. Kerioth was 1st and Red Wraith 2nd and Throw at da Stumps 3rd. Trainer: Garry Lefoe. Owner: B S Sherwood, Mrs C A Higgins, M T Brown, J Flynn, L Bell, S D Thomason, G J Barry, R Such, T A Sly, B Wolens, P Bidstrup, Simply Nt, Denise And Al & Pickled Mud Crabs Syndicate. Jockey: A Darmanin. | |
27/Mar/2024 | 3rd of 5 (6.1) | Alice Springs TC Soldier Lightning H., A$30,000, 1000m, time 0:56.91. Track good(3). Carried 56.50kg (allowance -1.50kg). Red Wraith was 1st and Liberty Blue 2nd. Trainer: Garry Lefoe. Owner: B S Sherwood, Mrs C A Higgins, M T Brown, J Flynn, L Bell, S D Thomason, G J Barry, R Such, T A Sly, B Wolens, P Bidstrup, Simply Nt, Denise And Al & Pickled Mud Crabs Syndicate. Jockey: Jade Hampson. | A$3,000 |
06/Apr/2024 | 12th of 12 (15.1) | Alice Springs TC Pioneer Sprint, A$100,000, 1200m, time 1:08.13. Track good. Carried 56.00kg. Mathematics was 1st and Noble Magnate 2nd and Kickatorp 3rd. Trainer: Garry Lefoe. Owner: B S Sherwood, Mrs C A Higgins, M T Brown, J Flynn, L Bell, S D Thomason, G J Barry, R Such, T A Sly, B Wolens, P Bidstrup, Simply Nt, Denise And Al & Pickled Mud Crabs Syndicate. Jockey: Jade Hampson. | |
20/Jul/2024 | 3rd of 6 (4.3) | Darwin TC Sitzler P., A$35,000, 1200m, time 1:07.86. Track good. Carried 58.50kg. Early Crow was 1st and Lumber Punk 2nd. Trainer: Ms L Lefoe. Owner: B S Sherwood, Mrs C A Higgins, M T Brown, J Flynn, L Bell, S D Thomason, G J Barry, R Such, T A Sly, B Wolens, P Bidstrup, Simply Nt, Denise And Al & Pickled Mud Crabs Syndicate. Jockey: Jade Hampson. | A$3,500 |
27/Jul/2024 | 6th of 8 (4.5) | Darwin TC Silks Flying Sprint, A$32,000, 1100m, time 1:02.51. Track good. Carried 57.50kg. Star Magnum was 1st and Pompeii Empire 2nd and Kerioth 3rd. Trainer: Ms L Lefoe. Owner: B S Sherwood, Mrs C A Higgins, M T Brown, J Flynn, L Bell, S D Thomason, G J Barry, R Such, T A Sly, B Wolens, P Bidstrup, Simply Nt, Denise And Al & Pickled Mud Crabs Syndicate. Jockey: J Lyon. | |
05/Aug/2024 | 2nd of 8 (0.8) | Darwin TC Lightning P., A$35,000, 1000m, time 0:55.96. Track good. Carried 54.00kg. Rising Sphere was 1st and Doc O'Connor 3rd. Trainer: Ms L Lefoe. Owner: B S Sherwood, Mrs C A Higgins, M T Brown, J Flynn, L Bell, S D Thomason, G J Barry, R Such, T A Sly, B Wolens, P Bidstrup, Simply Nt, Denise And Al & Pickled Mud Crabs Syndicate. Jockey: J Lyon. | A$5,600 |
31/Aug/2024 | 4th of 5 (9.6) | Darwin TC Melanie Tyndall Memorial H., A$22,500, 1000m, time 0:57.15. Track good. Carried 55.50kg (allowance -3.00kg). Rising Sphere was 1st and Ideas Man 2nd and Canton Kid 3rd. Trainer: Ms L Lefoe. Owner: B S Sherwood, Mrs C A Higgins, M T Brown, J Flynn, L Bell, S D Thomason, G J Barry, R Such, T A Sly, B Wolens, P Bidstrup, Simply Nt, Denise And Al & Pickled Mud Crabs Syndicate. Jockey: Hannah Le Blanc. | |
21/Sep/2024 | 5th of 6 (2) | Darwin TC Bet365 H., A$22,500, 1200m, time 1:08.39. Track good. Carried 54.50kg (allowance -3.00kg). Shakattak was 1st and Bon's Pride 2nd and Seguso 3rd. Trainer: Ms L Lefoe. Owner: B S Sherwood, Mrs C A Higgins, M T Brown, J Flynn, L Bell, S D Thomason, G J Barry, R Such, T A Sly, B Wolens, P Bidstrup, Simply Nt, Denise And Al & Pickled Mud Crabs Syndicate. Jockey: Hannah Le Blanc. | |
21/Dec/2024 | 3rd of 6 (0.9) | Alice Springs TC Red Centre Technology Partners H., A$22,500, 1000m, time 0:56.02. Track good. Carried 58.00kg. Brat was 1st and Vinnie's Spirit 2nd. Trainer: Ms L Lefoe. Owner: Ms R F Adams, Mrs C A Higgins, M T Brown, J A Flynn, Pickled Mud Crabs Syndicate (Mgr: MA Blazevich), L Bell, S D Thomason, G J Barry, R Such, T A Sly, B Wolens, P Bidstrup, J Dyer, W D Roach, Ms A Barry & Brigava (Mgr: Ms V Downing). Jockey: R Vigar. | A$3,375 |
05/Jan/2025 | 6th of 7 (5) | Alice Springs TC Ladbrokes H., A$22,500, 1000m, time 0:56.41. Track good. Carried 54.50kg (allowance -2.00kg). Brat was 1st and Vinnie's Spirit 2nd and Rock of Kryptonite 3rd. Trainer: Ms L Lefoe. Owner: Ms R F Adams, Mrs C A Higgins, M T Brown, J A Flynn, Pickled Mud Crabs Syndicate (Mgr: MA Blazevich), L Bell, S D Thomason, G J Barry, R Such, T A Sly, B Wolens, P Bidstrup, J Dyer, W D Roach, Ms A Barry & Brigava (Mgr: Ms V Downing). Jockey: Hannah Le Blanc. |