Pierata (horse)
Pierata (foaled 16 November 2014) is a Group 1 winning Australian thoroughbred racehorse.
| Pierata | |
|---|---|
| Sire | Pierro |
| Grandsire | Lonhro |
| Dam | November Flight |
| Damsire | Flying Spur |
| Sex | Colt |
| Foaled | 2014 |
| Country | Australia |
| Colour | Brown |
| Breeder | Hobartville Stud |
| Owner | GD Hickman, RW Wilson, WS, GA & CE Clegg, AA Gianesi, A Merritt, K Ayton, BR Turton, MT Mathews, CJ Testa, V Sikais, Steelies Racing, TR Bonello, JM Zammit, M Aurisch, AP & TA Carney, Pierata Stallion |
| Trainer | Greg Hickman |
| Record | 25: 9–6–2 |
| Earnings | A$ 5,713,700[1] |
| Major wins | |
| Vo Rogue Plate (2017) Missile Stakes (2018) Sydney Stakes (2018) All Aged Stakes (2019) The Shorts (2019) | |
Background
Pierata was sold for A$160,000 at the 2016 Magic Millions yearling sale.[2]
Racing career
As a 3 year old Pierata won the Vo Rogue Plate at Doomben Racecourse. Two weeks later he won the Magic Millions 3 year old Guineas and in doing so collected the largest prize money in the history of Queensland racing, A$ 1.2 million for first place as well as a $500,000 bonus for previous races won.[3]
After 7 unsuccessful performances in Group 1 races, Pierata finally achieved Group 1 success in the 2019 All Aged Stakes at Royal Randwick Raceourse.[4]
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References
- "Pierata Horse Profile". racingaustralia.horse. Retrieved 15 October 2019.
- "Pierata Racehorse Profile". racenet.com.au. Retrieved 15 October 2019.
- "Pierata scoops richest ever Queensland prize". magicmillions.com.au. Retrieved 16 October 2019.
- "Pierata joins the Group 1 winners club in All Aged Stakes". racenet.com.au. Retrieved 16 October 2019.
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