Backstage (AUS) Horse
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Backstage is a 4yo bay gelding from Australia trained by John Gilmore. He is by Astern out of Decor. He has won two races so far. On 4 Feb 2026 at Eagle Farm he secured his most important victory, claiming the $38,000.00 Class 1 Plate. He has proven a profitable runner for bettors; wagering on him throughout his career would have generated a 23% return on investment.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Eagle Farm 04-Feb-26 1600m GOOD 4 R7 CL1-SW $21,000 (of $38,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:36.020, SP: 6.00 In-running: Settled 1st, 1200m 1st, 800m 1st, 400m 1st Sectionals: 600m 00:35.060 1st Backstage ( J Williams 60 ) 2nd Possibilities ( E P Lang 58 ) 1.14L 3rd Zeamaize ( A Jones 60 ) 2.49L See full results | J Williams 60 | 1 (10) |
| Gold Coast 23-Jan-26 1400m GOOD 4 R8 CL1-SW $3,400 (of $38,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:24.110, SP: 9.00 In-running: Settled 5th, 800m 4th, 400m 3rd Sectionals: 600m 00:35.680 1st Vorkuta ( B Lerena 60 ) 2nd Fireforce ( M R D Plessis 60 ) 0.11L 3rd Backstage ( G Cartwright 60 ) 0.46L See full results | G Cartwright 60 0.46L | 3 (12) |
| Ipswich 03-Jan-26 1350m GOOD 4 R9 CL1-SW $2,650 (of $28,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:20.620, SP: 4.60 In-running: Settled 9th, 800m 9th, 400m 9th Sectionals: 600m 00:37.030 1st Six Of Wands ( F Sandkuhl 60 , Cd 57 ) 2nd Upstart Lover ( G J Cartwright 58 ) 0.14L 3rd Backstage ( D Turner 60 ) 0.45L See full results | D Turner 60 0.45L | 3 (11) |
| Gold Coast 13-Dec-25 1000m GOOD 4 R8 0-58 $4,800 (of $28,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 00:57.950, SP: 2.00 In-running: 800m 6th, 400m 6th Sectionals: 600m 00:33.860 1st Count Nicholas ( B A Youngberry 59 , Cd 56 ) 2nd Backstage ( B Thornton 60 ) 0.71L 3rd Darling Take Care ( J J Lloyd 57.5 ) 1.19L See full results | B Thornton 60 0.71L | 2 (9) |
| Gold Coast 02-Dec-25 1000m GOOD 4 R13 CL3- Barrier 6, Winning Time: 00:59.940 Sectionals: 600m 00:35.190 1st Boomroux ( J H Huxtable ) 2nd Believe In Angels ( M Rodd ) 0.10L 3rd Alpha Bravo ( C Baker ) 1.40L 5th Backstage ( D Turner ) 2.10L | D Turner 2.10L | 5 (8) |
| Sunshine Coast 10-Aug-25 1600m HEAVY 9 R4 CL1 $500 (of $28,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:40.110, SP: 1.60 In-running: Settled 1st, 1200m 1st, 800m 2nd, 400m 2nd Sectionals: 600m 00:38.210 1st Super Fair ( H N Richardson 54 ) 2nd Chayse 'N' Penny ( R Maloney 58.5 ) 0.88L 3rd Hazey Hill ( T Marshall 57.5 ) 1.96L 6th Backstage ( B Thompson 59 ) 5.79L See full results | B Thompson 59kg 5.79L | 6 (7) |
| Doomben 26-Jul-25 1615m SOFT 5 R4 3Y HCP $8,400 (of $85,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:37.150, SP: 9.50 In-running: Settled 2nd, 1200m 2nd, 800m 3rd, 400m 3rd Sectionals: 600m 00:35.210 1st Dracena ( A T Allen 54 ) 2nd Ramp It Up ( B Wheeler 57.5 ) 0.14L 3rd Backstage ( W Costin 52 ) 3.07L See full results | W Costin 52kg 3.07L | 3 (13) |
| Doomben 12-Jul-25 1350m GOOD 4 R9 3YO Open Hcp $1,000 (of $85,000) Barrier 11, Winning Time: 01:19.150, SP: 31.00 In-running: Settled 4th, 800m 5th, 400m 6th Sectionals: 600m 00:35.650 1st Noble Decree ( T Marshall 54 ) 2nd She Ours ( R D Dolan 52 ) 0.31L 3rd Fireforce ( E P Lang 52 ) 1.08L 6th Backstage ( W Costin 52 ) 2.82L See full results | W Costin 52kg 2.82L | 6 (12) |
| Gold Coast 14-Jun-25 1200m GOOD 4 R7 3YO BM 65 Hcp $500 (of $28,000) Barrier 10, Winning Time: 01:10.430, SP: 4.00 In-running: Settled 2nd, 800m 2nd, 400m 2nd Sectionals: 600m 00:35.530 1st Oh Not Really ( C Vitler 57.5 , Cd 55.5 ) 2nd Esprit Du Jour ( E P Lang 54.5 ) 0.50L 3rd Joppa Lane ( L Dempsey 58.5 ) 0.80L 6th Backstage ( G Cartwright 57.5 ) 3.00L See full results | G Cartwright 57.5kg 3.00L | 6 (10) |
| Doomben 28-May-25 1200m GOOD 4 R8 CL1 Hcp $3,400 (of $38,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:10.440, SP: 19.00 In-running: Settled 1st, 800m 1st, 400m 1st Sectionals: 600m 00:35.440 1st Aitutaki ( C D Collis 56 , Cd 54 ) 2nd November Sun ( J L Bayliss 55 ) 0.51L 3rd Backstage ( G Cartwright 57 ) 0.66L See full results | G Cartwright 57kg 0.66L | 3 (15) |
| Ipswich 10-May-25 1200m SOFT 5 R9 3YO+ CL1 Set Weight $2,650 (of $28,000) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:10.930, SP: 61.00 In-running: Settled 1st, 800m 1st, 400m 1st Sectionals: 600m 00:36.310 1st Pre Eminence ( L Dempsey 60 ) 2nd Chosen Legend ( B Thornton 57.5 ) 0.84L 3rd Backstage ( B Lerena 59.5 ) 1.89L See full results | B Lerena 59.5kg 1.89L | 3 (12) |
| Beaudesert 25-Apr-25 1100m HEAVY 10 R1 3YO BM 58 Hcp $2,650 (of $28,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:07.020, SP: 3.90 In-running: Settled 1st, 800m 1st, 400m 2nd Sectionals: 600m 00:37.620 1st Bonfire Spark ( M Wishart 60.5 ) 2nd Vienna Who ( J J Lloyd 59.5 ) 5.80L 3rd Backstage ( J P Stanley 61 ) 6.00L See full results | J P Stanley 61kg 6.00L | 3 (5) |
| Sunshine Coast 22-Dec-24 1200m SOFT 6 R7 3YO BM 65 Hcp $500 (of $28,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:11.770, SP: 5.50 In-running: Settled 1st, 800m 1st, 400m 1st Sectionals: 600m 00:36.100 1st Thundering Soul ( D Thornton 58 ) 2nd Territory Ash ( R D Dolan 58 ) 0.10L 3rd Mishani Crown ( M Murphy 57.5 ) 0.60L 8th Backstage ( B Thornton 57.5 ) 6.60L See full results | B Thornton 57.5kg 6.60L | 8 (10) |
| Gold Coast 30-Nov-24 1200m HEAVY 9 R7 Mdn Hcp $16,800 (of $30,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:12.270, SP: 10.00 In-running: Settled 2nd, 800m 2nd, 400m 1st Sectionals: 600m 00:36.800 1st Backstage ( G Cartwright 58 ) 2nd Hello Lovely ( M Hellyer 55.5 ) 2.30L 3rd Boots With The Fur ( M J Cahill 59.5 ) 2.40L See full results | G Cartwright 58kg | 1 (10) |
| Gold Coast 04-Nov-24 1000m SOFT 5 R9 3Y MDN-TRL Barrier 6, Winning Time: 00:58.190 Sectionals: 600m 00:34.870 1st Our Missile ( E P Lang ) 2nd In No Doubt ( D Thornton ) 0.30L 3rd Backstage ( B Thornton ) 0.50L | B Thornton 0.50L | 3 (6) |
| Gold Coast 08-Oct-24 1000m SOFT 5 R6 3Y MDN-TRL Barrier 6, Winning Time: 00:58.250 Sectionals: 600m 00:35.130 1st Booming Bianca ( Y Lewis ) 2nd November Sun ( A J Mallyon ) 0.50L 3rd Backstage ( P Hammersley ) 0.60L | P Hammersley 0.60L | 3 (7) |