Cleat (2017) Horse

Foal Date

05-Nov-17
Sex
gelding

Colour

bay/brown

Sire

Rios

Dam

Wild Rock

Prize Money

100671

Trainer

Danica Guy

Owners

D M & Mrs G V Guy & E M Leighton

About

Cleat is an 8yo bay/brown gelding trained by Danica Guy in Matamata. He is by Rios out of Wild Rock. He has amassed five wins, highlighted by his top victory on 16 August 2025 at Ruakā, when he captured the $35,000 Benchmark 75 Handicap. He has proven to be a profitable prospect for bettors; a lifelong backing would have delivered a 155% return on investment.

Race Record

Event SummaryRunner StatsRank
Ruakaka 16-Aug-25 1100m HEAVY 9 R3 BM 75 Hcp $20,125 (of $35,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:05.240, SP: 7.00 In-running: Settled 1st, 400m 2nd 1st Cleat ( G Lahoud 60.5 ) 2nd Reptak ( S Mcnab 58 , Cd 54.5 ) 0.20L 3rd Age Of Discovery ( O P Bosson 56.5 ) 3.20L See full resultsG Lahoud 60.5kg1 (8)
Te Rapa 26-Jul-25 1300m HEAVY 9 R6 Open Hcp $750 (of $50,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:19.850, SP: 10.20 In-running: Settled 2nd, 400m 2nd 1st Force Of Nature ( M J Mcnab 54 ) 2nd Malborough Bay ( T Mitchell 55.5 , Cd 54.5 ) 1.50L 3rd Dusty Road ( L Kauri 60 , Cd 57 ) 2.80L 7th Cleat ( W Pinn 54 ) 9.70L See full resultsW Pinn 54kg 9.70L7 (10)
Te Rapa 05-Jul-25 1200m HEAVY 10 R8 Open Hcp $1,000 (of $40,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:18.090, SP: 3.00 In-running: Settled 2nd, 800m 2nd, 400m 2nd 1st Caitlyns Wish ( M J Sanson 54.5 , Cd 52.5 ) 2nd Dusty Road ( H Hassman 57.5 , Cd 54.5 ) 0.50L 3rd Martell ( S T Collett 54 ) 1.00L 5th Cleat ( G Lahoud 54 , Cd 52 ) 2.90L See full resultsG Lahoud 54kg, Cd 52kg 2.90L5 (6)
Tauranga 21-Jun-25 1200m HEAVY 10 R4 BM 75 Hcp $20,125 (of $35,000) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:16.510, SP: 3.40 In-running: Settled 1st, 800m 1st, 400m 1st 1st Cleat ( G Lahoud 59 ) 2nd Baronet ( R Goyaram 57.5 , Cd 55.5 ) 0.40L 3rd Oneira ( S T Collett 54.5 ) 1.40L See full resultsG Lahoud 59kg1 (8)
Te Rapa 31-May-25 1200m HEAVY 10 R7 BM 75 Hcp $20,125 (of $35,000) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:13.420, SP: 3.60 In-running: Settled 1st, 800m 1st, 400m 1st 1st Cleat ( G Lahoud 57 ) 2nd Smokeshow ( G Rooke 57.5 ) 1.80L 3rd Swindle ( T C Moodley 56.5 , Cd 55.5 ) 4.80L See full resultsG Lahoud 57kg1 (11)
Pukekura Raceway 24-May-25 1200m SOFT 7 R5 BM 75 Hcp $6,475 (of $35,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:11.780, SP: 7.70 In-running: Settled 3rd, 800m 3rd, 400m 2nd 1st Sinbin ( M K Hudson 55.5 ) 2nd Cleat ( K R Hercock 55 ) 0.50L 3rd Belles Beau ( C J Grylls 59 ) 1.50L See full resultsK R Hercock 55kg 0.50L2 (11)
Matamata 14-May-25 1100m HEAVY 9 R7 BM 65 Hcp $3,060 (of $17,000) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:08.450, SP: 6.80 In-running: Settled 1st, 400m 1st 1st Hey Hey Baby ( T Mitchell 56 , Cd 55 ) 2nd Cleat ( W Pinn 59.5 ) 0.40L 3rd Afterglo ( M J Sanson 57 , Cd 55 ) 3.20L See full resultsW Pinn 59.5kg 0.40L2 (9)
Te Rapa 03-May-25 1200m SOFT 7 R5 BM 65 Hcp $525 (of $35,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:12.790, SP: 9.20 In-running: Settled 2nd, 400m 2nd 1st Wild West ( C J Grylls 59 ) 2nd Butterfield ( E Sole 59.5 , Cd 56.5 ) 0.80L 3rd Inca Belle ( J Doyle 57.5 ) 1.10L 7th Cleat ( M Sanson 60 , Cd 58 ) 2.30L See full resultsM Sanson 60, Cd 58kg 2.30L7 (14)
Te Rapa 13-Apr-25 1300m GOOD 4 R7 BM 65 Hcp $875 (of $35,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:17.890, SP: 11.80 In-running: Settled 1st, 800m 1st, 400m 1st 1st Boss 'N' Highheels ( M J Mcnab 56.5 ) 2nd On The Town ( M Cartwright 58 ) 1.30L 3rd Butterfield ( T Mitchell 59 , Cd 58 ) 1.60L 5th Cleat ( M Sanson 60 , Cd 58 ) 2.80L See full resultsM Sanson 60, Cd 58kg 2.80L5 (12)
Matamata 12-Mar-25 1200m SOFT 5 R8 BM 65 Hcp $14,375 (of $25,000) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:11.200, SP: 26.80 In-running: Settled 1st, 800m 1st, 400m 1st 1st Cleat ( A Riddell 58 ) 2nd Fillygizalook ( T L Newman 56.5 ) 0.80L 3rd Inca Belle ( H Hassman 57.5 , Cd 53.5 ) 1.60L See full resultsA Riddell 58kg1 (10)
Tauranga 02-Nov-24 1300m SOFT 5 R4 BM 65 Hcp (of $40,000) Barrier 11, Winning Time: 01:16.510, SP: 11.40 In-running: Settled 2nd, 400m 2nd 1st Leroy Brown ( N Hailey 58 , Cd 57 ) 2nd Market Place ( A Lawson-carroll 60 , Cd 58 ) 2.00L 3rd Oh No No No ( J Nishizuka 56 , Cd 53 ) 2.10L 11th Cleat ( M Hashizume 59 ) 11.60L See full resultsM Hashizume 59kg 11.60L11 (11)
Te Rapa 12-Oct-24 1400m SOFT 6 R5 3YO+ Mdn Set Weight With Allowances $5,850 (of $65,000) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:24.190, SP: 47.70 In-running: Settled 1st, 800m 1st, 400m 1st 1st Lux Libertas ( W B Kennedy 57.5 ) 2nd On The Town ( J Doyle 54.5 ) 0.80L 3rd Cleat ( M Hashizume 58 ) 1.80L See full resultsM Hashizume 58kg 1.80L3 (9)
Matamata 13-Sep-24 1200m SOFT 7 R6 Mdn Set Weight With Allowances $10,360 (of $18,500) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:13.500, SP: 10.20 In-running: Settled 1st, 800m 1st, 400m 1st 1st Cleat ( M Hashizume 58.5 ) 2nd Charmrose ( V A Colgan 56.5 ) 0.80L 3rd Atmospheric ( R T Elliot 56 ) 2.60L See full resultsM Hashizume 58.5kg1 (11)
Taupo 21-Aug-24 1200m SOFT 7 R8 3YO+ Mdn Set Weight With Allowances $340 (of $17,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:14.300, SP: 10.40 In-running: Settled 3rd, 800m 3rd, 400m 2nd 1st Reptak ( M Hashizume 58.5 ) 2nd Amulet ( W B Kennedy 54 ) 0.10L 3rd Highgrass ( V A Colgan 56.5 ) 3.60L 5th Cleat ( O Bosson 58.5 ) 6.20L See full resultsO Bosson 58.5kg 6.20L5 (13)
Te Rapa 18-Jun-22 1400m SOFT 9 R4 Skycity Hamilton Mdn $750 (of $15,000) Barrier 18, Winning Time: 01:29.330, SP: 6.80 In-running: Settled 9th, 800m 5th, 400m 2nd Sectionals: 600m 00:40.570 1st Seeuinabit ( B E Grylls 56.5 ) 2nd Little Joe ( T D Thornton 58.5 ) 1.30L 3rd Mandalo ( R T Elliot 58.5 ) 2.30L 4th Cleat ( S Spratt 58.5 ) 3.60L See full resultsS Spratt 58.5kg 3.60L4 (22)
Avondale 25-May-22 1600m HEAVY 10 R3 3YO+ Mdn Set Weight With Allowances $600 (of $12,000) Barrier 12, Winning Time: 01:44.800, SP: 3.00 In-running: Settled 2nd, 1200m 2nd, 800m 2nd, 400m 2nd Sectionals: 600m 00:38.570 1st Six Chouxta ( S Phelan 68 ) 2nd Onezedbee ( M R Cropp 68 ) 0.30L 3rd Black Cheetah ( M J Roustoby 68 , Cd 65 ) 1.80L 4th Cleat ( N Downs 68 ) 2.20L See full resultsN Downs 68kg 2.20L4 (12)
Matamata 13-May-22 2000m SOFT 5 R11 3YO+ Mdn Set Weight With Allowances $240 (of $12,000) Barrier 13, Winning Time: 02:06.090, SP: 6.10 In-running: Settled 10th, 1200m 10th, 800m 13th, 400m 13th Sectionals: 600m 00:37.640 1st Alta Bella ( L J Allpress 56.5 ) 2nd The Belvoir ( J K Riddell 58.5 ) 0.10L 3rd Smug ( T D Thornton 58.5 ) 0.30L 6th Cleat ( K Asano 58.5 ) 6.40L See full resultsK Asano 58.5kg 6.40L6 (14)
Matamata 20-Apr-22 1600m SOFT 5 R1 3YO+ Mdn Set Weight With Allowances $1,080 (of $12,000) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:37.990, SP: 3.20 1st Alighieri ( S O'malley 68 ) 2nd Ozark ( E J Farr 67.5 ) 1.80L 3rd Cleat ( N Downs 68 ) 4.80L See full resultsN Downs 68kg 4.80L3 (9)
Pukekohe Park 23-Mar-22 1600m SOFT 8 R1 3YO+ Mdn Set Weight With Allowances $2,700 (of $15,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:40.240, SP: 4.40 In-running: Settled 3rd, 1200m 4th, 800m 4th, 400m 1st Sectionals: 600m 00:37.690 1st Brookbourne ( L Douglas 68 , Cd 66 ) 2nd Cleat ( N Downs 68 ) 0.20L 3rd On The Rivet ( M R Cropp 68 ) 2.50L See full resultsN Downs 68kg 0.20L2 (10)
Pukekohe Park 23-Feb-22 1400m GOOD 3 R6 3YO+ Mdn Set Weight With Allowances $300 (of $15,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:22.940, SP: 49.50 In-running: Settled 2nd, 800m 2nd, 400m 2nd Sectionals: 600m 00:35.010 1st Cullinan ( V A Colgan 56 ) 2nd Rock Up ( M J Mcnab 58 ) 0.50L 3rd Urban Myth ( S R Weatherley 58 ) 2.30L 5th Cleat ( K Asano 58.5 ) 3.30L See full resultsK Asano 58.5kg 3.30L5 (10)