2025 MAY (Early) Online Sale
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Passed In - Reserve $20,000
Particulars
Name: | Close at Hand (AUS) |
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Category: | Racehorse Gelding/Colt |
Sire: | Impending (AUS) |
Dam: | Miss Supersonic (AUS) |
Colour: | Bay |
Sex: | Gelding |
DOB: | 06 October 2020 |
COB: | AUS |
Disclosures: | |
GST: | Yes 10% |
Location: | 153 Stakehill Rd KARNUP WA |
Description
4yo metropolitan winning gelding, successful over the distances of 1000m to 1400m with potential to be competitive over further. Recording 3 wins from only the 14 starts under his belt and accumulating over $74,000 in prize money, Sonic has plenty left to offer.
A great addition to any stable, he is sound and a pleasure to handle.
On offer as connections are focusing on younger stock coming through.
Location
Pedigree
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CLOSE AT HAND (AUS) | ||||
Bay gelding | Foaled 2020 |
IMPENDING (AUS) (Bay 2013-Stud 2018). 5 wins-1 at 2, BRC Stradbroke H., Gr.1. Sire of 256 rnrs, 129 wnrs, inc. SW Impendabelle (WRC Wakefield Challenge S., Gr.2), Cool Memory, Kin, SP Hope at Hand, Running By, Zoete's Rock, Stormchaser, Surprise Coming, Pacific Vampire, Moko and of Sunset Dreaming, Russian Dancer, Dampen, Galactic Empire, Close at Hand, Convergent, Cortain, Elusive Impact, Final Illusionist, Gawnski, Heart of Glass, Impendor, etc.
1st dam MISS SUPERSONIC, by Hinchinbrook. Unraced. Dam of 1 foal, 1 winner- Close at Hand
2nd dam REVE DE VICTOIRE, by Anabaa (USA). 2 wins at 1350m, 1400m, 2d WRC KPR Catering 2YO H., Wanganui JC Tui Neck & Neck Since 1889 H. Half-sister to DEBELLATIO, DEVOIRS. Dam of 6 named foals, 5 to race, all winners, inc:- Chayse 'n' Artie Yulong Sovereign Just Cruisin' Borondino Dream Strike for Victory Cruise to Victory
3rd dam VELASCO, by Flying Spur. Joint third filly on The 2003-04 NZ 2YO Free H. Winner at 2, Matamata Breeders' S., Gr.2, 3d ARC Ellerslie Sires' Produce S., Gr.1, Guineas Trial, L, Waikato RC Wentwood Grange 3YO H., Avondale JC Poison Ivy Juvenile H., 4th Waikato RC Star Way S., L. Sister to She's Curvaceous DEBELLATIO (g Smart Missile) 4 wins-2 at 2-to 1500m, A$328,480, WATC Sires' Produce S., Gr.3, Carol Hull 50th Birthday H., Amelia Park Lodge P., Get the Tabtouch 2YO P., 2d WATC Terence Brown 80th Birthday H., 3d WATC Karrakatta P., Gr.2, Garry McGowan P., Get the Tabtouch 2YO P., Tabtouch H., End Homelessness H., 4th WATC Belmont Guineas, L. DEVOIRS (f Dehere) Winner at 1600m, A$106,020, BRC Princess S., L, 2d MVRC Alexandra S., L, AJC Rosebrook 2YO H., 3d STC Yarraman Park Stud P. Dam of 3 winners- Rulership - Ginson (H.K.) (g I Am Invincible) Winner at 2, A$180,550, HK$54,950, ATC Inglis Millennium 2YO H., 2d MRC Blue Diamond Prelude (c&g), Gr.3, 3d MRC Vain S., Gr.3, Evergreen Turf H., 4th ATC Kindergarten S., Gr.3. Jedastar (f I Am Invincible) Winner at 2, A$101,450, VRC New Year 2YO P., 2d MRC Blue Diamond Preview (f), Gr.3. Enjoy the Game Floreat Pica Reve de Victoire The Wild Fluffy Hello Again Ecstasy of Gold
4th dam Vital Curves (NZ), by McGinty. 4 wins-1 at 2-from 1400m to 1600m, MVRC Suni-7-Grains H., VATC Chisholm H., Corinella H., 2d VRC Roms Stiletto H., VATC Samson H., Greenmeadows H., 3d VRC Foundation S.H., L. Dam of 11 foals, all raced, 6 winners, inc:- VELASCO (f Flying Spur) Winner. See above. Bond (g Westminster) 3 wins at 1150m, NZ$2,000, HK$2,007,905, HKJC Happy Valley H., Kobe H., Inch Arran H., 2d HKJC Gloucester H., Lau Fau Shan H., 3d ARC Welcome S., L, HKJC Haikou H. She's Curvaceous RICH HIPS (f Written Tycoon) 7 wins at 1300m, 1400m, A$556,740, VRC Hong Kong Jockey Club S., Gr.3-twice, MRC Mannerism S., Gr.3, Pin & Win H., Six Month Membership H., Ladbrokes H., 2d MRC Elizabeth Mooney H., 3d MRC Tile Importer H.
Race Record: 3 wins to 1400m, A$76,925, to 2024-25, WATC Studco H., Careers in Racing H., 2d WATC MCA Polytrack H., 3d WATC Kitt Logistics H., Quayclean H. |
Race Record
Full Race Record for
CLOSE AT HAND (AUS) 2020 Bay gelding
by Impending - Miss Supersonic, by Hinchinbrook
(in Australia)
Age | Runs | 1st | 2nd | 3rd | Earnings |
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3 | 5 | 1 | - | 2 | A$26,345 |
4 | 10 | 2 | 1 | 2 | A$50,580 |
Totals: | 15 | 3 | 1 | 4 | A$76,925 |
03/Apr/2023 | 1st of 7 | --trial--Lark Hill ARC Barrier Trial, 950m. Wakeup Little Suzy was 2nd and Ima Wild Girl 3rd. | |
21/Aug/2023 | 2nd of 8 | --trial--Lark Hill ARC Barrier Trial, 950m. Shoulder Patch was 1st and Pirate's Alley 3rd. | |
02/Jan/2024 | 7th of 10 | --trial--Lark Hill ARC Barrier Trial, 950m. Lady Tremaine was 1st and Miss Boudica 2nd and See About That 3rd. | |
10/Jan/2024 | 1st of 6 (1.5) | WATC Studco H., A$35,080, 1000m, time 0:58.73. Track good(4). Carried 57.00kg. Hymns of Eladdair was 2nd and Hit the Jackpot 3rd. Trainer: G & A Williams. Owner: N J Pinner, A J F Buhagiar, R W Fitzgerald, T H McLernon, T J Nisbett, Ungar Family (Mgr: T M Ungar), J K Sullivan & C W Chalwell. Jockey: W Pike. | A$19,180 |
26/Jan/2024 | 3rd of 12 (2.7) | Bunbury Cup in March H., A$30,000, 1108m, time 1:05.16. Track good(4). Carried 58.50kg (allowance -1.50kg). Bleecker Street was 1st and Just for Marcus 2nd. Trainer: G & A Williams. Owner: N J Pinner, A J F Buhagiar, R W Fitzgerald, T H McLernon, T J Nisbett, Ungar Family (Mgr: T M Ungar), J K Sullivan & C W Chalwell. Jockey: Madi Derrick. | A$2,640 |
04/Jun/2024 | 3rd of 11 | --trial--Lark Hill ARC Barrier Trial, 930m. Diamond Tipped was 1st and No Whispering 2nd. | |
26/Jun/2024 | 5th of 8 (3.5) | WATC Macmahon H., A$55,590, 1000m, time 0:58.66. Track good(4). Carried 56.00kg (allowance -3.00kg). Jokers Grin was 1st and Silver Eye 2nd and Scorpion Ruler 3rd. Trainer: G & A Williams. Owner: N J Pinner, A J F Buhagiar, R W Fitzgerald, T H McLernon, T J Nisbett, Ungar Family (Mgr: T M Ungar), J K Sullivan & C W Chalwell. Jockey: Chanel Cooper. | A$1,015 |
11/Jul/2024 | 5th of 10 (2.9) | Bunbury TC Machinery West H., A$40,400, 1022m, time 1:00.83. Track soft(5). Carried 58.00kg (allowance -3.00kg). Magnasonic was 1st and Secret Deploy 2nd and Magic Belle 3rd. Trainer: G & A Williams. Owner: N J Pinner, A J F Buhagiar, R W Fitzgerald, T H McLernon, T J Nisbett, Ungar Family (Mgr: T M Ungar), J K Sullivan & C W Chalwell. Jockey: Chanel Cooper. | A$870 |
24/Jul/2024 | 3rd of 12 (1.6) | WATC Quayclean H., A$30,000, 1200m, time 1:15.14. Track soft(7). Carried 58.50kg. Banks Avenue was 1st and Royal Gap 2nd. Trainer: G & A Williams. Owner: N J Pinner, A J F Buhagiar, R W Fitzgerald, T H McLernon, T J Nisbett, Ungar Family (Mgr: T M Ungar), J K Sullivan & C W Chalwell. Jockey: W Pike. | A$2,640 |
15/Aug/2024 | 5th of 11 (1.5) | Bunbury TC Tabtouch H., A$30,000, 1200m, time 1:13.48. Track soft(7). Carried 55.50kg (allowance -3.00kg). Kings Flirt was 1st and Extreme Love 2nd and Decoration 3rd. Trainer: G & A Williams. Owner: N J Pinner, A J F Buhagiar, R W Fitzgerald, T H McLernon, T J Nisbett, Ungar Family (Mgr: T M Ungar), J K Sullivan & C W Chalwell. Jockey: Chanel Cooper. | A$870 |
02/Dec/2024 | 1st of 10 | --trial--Lark Hill ARC Barrier Trial, 950m. Hit the Jackpot was 2nd and Sheeza Sheila 3rd. | |
18/Dec/2024 | 2nd of 9 (2.5) | WATC MCA Polytrack H., A$28,860, 1000m, time 0:58.78. Track good(4). Carried 59.00kg. Valsassina was 1st and Olivia'smemumma 3rd. Trainer: G & A Williams. Owner: N J Pinner, A J F Buhagiar, R W Fitzgerald, T H McLernon, T J Nisbett, Ungar Family (Mgr: T M Ungar), J K Sullivan & C W Chalwell. Jockey: M Nunes. | A$5,580 |
08/Jan/2025 | 1st of 10 (0.6) | WATC Careers in Racing H., A$28,860, 1200m, time 1:11.47. Track good(4). Carried 56.00kg (allowance -3.00kg). Lieutenant Dunbar was 2nd and Caporetto 3rd. Trainer: G & A Williams. Owner: N J Pinner, A J F Buhagiar, R W Fitzgerald, T H McLernon, T J Nisbett, Ungar Family (Mgr: T M Ungar), J K Sullivan & C W Chalwell. Jockey: Chanel Cooper. | A$16,440 |
26/Jan/2025 | 6th of 9 (1.9) | Bunbury TC Swan Draught H., A$30,000, 1200m, time 1:11.94. Track good(4). Carried 54.00kg (allowance -3.00kg). Magnasonic was 1st and Catch the Red Eye 2nd and Cherry Can Run 3rd. Trainer: G & A Williams. Owner: N J Pinner, A J F Buhagiar, R W Fitzgerald, T H McLernon, T J Nisbett, Ungar Family (Mgr: T M Ungar), J K Sullivan & C W Chalwell. Jockey: Chanel Cooper. | A$540 |
15/Feb/2025 | 8th of 13 (3.3) | Pinjarra RC Geisel Park Stud H., A$60,000, 1400m, time 1:23.66. Track good(4). Carried 57.50kg. Missile Storm was 1st and Gage Roads 2nd and Mystic Jane 3rd. Trainer: G & A Williams. Owner: N J Pinner, A J F Buhagiar, R W Fitzgerald, T H McLernon, T J Nisbett, Ungar Family (Mgr: T M Ungar), J K Sullivan & C W Chalwell. Jockey: Lucy Warwick. | A$1,080 |
27/Feb/2025 | 1st of 12 (0.3) | Bunbury TC Provincial Championship Heat H., A$29,400, 1400m, time 1:25.97. Track good(4). Carried 57.00kg. Golden Dore was 2nd and Playing Quest 3rd. Trainer: G & A Williams. Owner: N J Pinner, A J F Buhagiar, R W Fitzgerald, T H McLernon, T J Nisbett, Ungar Family (Mgr: T M Ungar), J K Sullivan & C W Chalwell. Jockey: Clint Porter Jnr. | A$16,440 |
15/Mar/2025 | 3rd of 12 (3.3) | WATC Kitt Logistics H., A$58,800, 1500m, time 1:30.24. Track good(4). Carried 58.50kg. Sail Session was 1st and Trespassing 2nd. Trainer: G & A Williams. Owner: N J Pinner, A J F Buhagiar, R W Fitzgerald, T H McLernon, T J Nisbett, Ungar Family (Mgr: T M Ungar), J K Sullivan & C W Chalwell. Jockey: Clint Porter Jnr. | A$5,280 |
09/Apr/2025 | 6th of 10 (1.1) | Pinjarra RC Integra Insurance Brokers H., A$34,300, 1400m, time 1:26.34. Track good(4). Carried 56.50kg (allowance -3.00kg). Dialling was 1st and Sports Talk 2nd and Touretto 3rd. Trainer: G & A Williams. Owner: N J Pinner, A J F Buhagiar, R W Fitzgerald, T H McLernon, T J Nisbett, Ungar Family (Mgr: T M Ungar), J K Sullivan & C W Chalwell. Jockey: Chanel Cooper. | A$630 |
26/Apr/2025 | 8th of 11 (1.9) | WATC Tabtouch Have You Got the Touch H., A$60,000, 1500m, time 1:30.70. Track good(4). Carried 59.00kg. I'm Crafty was 1st and Dennis Choux 2nd and Invincible Ruby 3rd. Trainer: G & A Williams. Owner: N J Pinner, A J F Buhagiar, R W Fitzgerald, T H McLernon, T J Nisbett, Ungar Family (Mgr: T M Ungar), J K Sullivan & C W Chalwell. Jockey: W Egan. | A$1,080 |
11/May/2025 | 3rd of 8 (3) | Northam RC Provincial Championship H., A$30,000, 1300m, time 1:16.65. Track good(4). Carried 56.00kg (allowance -3.00kg). Manhattan Strip was 1st and Camera Action 2nd. Trainer: G & A Williams. Owner: N J Pinner, A J F Buhagiar, R W Fitzgerald, T H McLernon, T J Nisbett, Ungar Family (Mgr: T M Ungar), J K Sullivan & C W Chalwell. Jockey: Chanel Cooper. | A$2,640 |