Dapper Dan (2020) Horse
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Dapper Dan is a 5yo bay gelding trained by Mike Breslin. He is sired by Vespa out of the dam Dandeedee. Dapper Dan has not yet broken his maiden, failing to win in 10 starts. In his most recent race at Waverley on 28 Jan 2026, he was ridden by Erin M Leighton and finished 6th behind the winner Chelsea Rose.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Waverley 28-Jan-26 2200m SOFT 6 R1 3YO+ Mdn Set Weight With Allowances $375 (of $25,000) Barrier 11, Winning Time: 02:19.490, SP: 54.80 In-running: Settled 3rd, 1200m 5th, 800m 5th, 400m 5th 1st Chelsea Rose ( S Collett 56.5 ) 2nd Marvie ( L Hemi 56.5 ) 2.50L 3rd Ned Kelly ( K Myers 57 ) 3.80L 6th Dapper Dan ( E M Leighton 58.5 ) 4.90L See full results | E M Leighton 58.5kg 4.90L | 6 (12) |
| Otaki 09-Jan-26 2100m GOOD 4 R4 3YO+ Mdn Set Weight With Allowances (of $18,500) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 02:09.590, SP: 109.60 In-running: Settled 2nd, 800m 2nd, 400m 3rd 1st Tokyodome ( C Berge 58.5 ) 2nd Chelsea Rose ( W F Pinn 56.5 ) 0.50L 3rd Early One's ( E M Leighton 58.5 ) 1.50L 11th Dapper Dan ( L Kauri 58.5 , Cd 56.5 ) 11.50L See full results | L Kauri 58.5kg, Cd 56.5kg 11.50L | 11 (14) |
| Otaki 26-Dec-25 1600m SOFT 7 R2 2YO+ Mdn Set Weight With Allowances $375 (of $25,000) Barrier 12, Winning Time: 01:39.370, SP: 48.80 In-running: Settled 1st, 800m 2nd, 400m 3rd 1st Dark And Dusty ( J K Riddell 58.5 ) 2nd Starpello ( A K Riddell 58.5 , Cd 57.5 ) 0.40L 3rd Perlino ( B Queiroz 55 ) 0.50L 9th Dapper Dan ( T Davies 58.5 , Cd 56.5 ) 5.90L See full results | T Davies 58.5kg, Cd 56.5kg 5.90L | 9 (11) |
| Tauherenikau 10-Dec-25 1600m GOOD 4 R4 2YO+ Mdn Set Weight With Allowances (of $25,000) Barrier 11, Winning Time: 01:37.590, SP: 50.50 In-running: Settled 6th, 800m 6th, 400m 8th 1st Unusual Invader ( M Hashizume 56.5 ) 2nd Nightowl ( B Queiroz 58.5 ) 0.10L 3rd Inchigeelagh Lass ( L T Hemi 56.5 ) 0.90L 11th Dapper Dan ( T Davies 58.5 , Cd 56.5 ) 16.30L See full results | T Davies 58.5kg, Cd 56.5kg 16.30L | 11 (11) |
| Waverley 29-Jan-25 2200m GOOD 3 R1 3YO+ Mdn Set Weight With Allowances $375 (of $25,000) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 02:19.050, SP: 62.20 In-running: Settled 6th, 800m 6th, 400m 5th 1st Prochester ( C J Grylls 57 ) 2nd Magic Express ( C Dell 56.5 ) 1.30L 3rd Zaravela ( K R Hercock 56.5 ) 1.50L 9th Dapper Dan ( M Hudson 58.5 ) 10.20L See full results | M Hudson 58.5kg 10.20L | 9 (10) |
| Otaki 26-Dec-24 1600m SOFT 6 R1 3YO+ Mdn Set Weight With Allowances $375 (of $25,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:37.970, SP: 73.00 In-running: Settled 10th, 1200m 10th, 800m 10th, 400m 11th 1st Northeasterly ( L Sutherland 58.5 , Cd 57.5 ) 2nd Lets All Boogie ( K R Hercock 56.5 ) 0.40L 3rd Thrilling ( S T Collett 55 ) 1.40L 9th Dapper Dan ( J Chung 58.5 ) 4.20L See full results | J Chung 58.5kg 4.20L | 9 (11) |
| Pukekura Raceway 22-Nov-24 1600m SOFT 5 R8 3YO+ Mdn Set Weight With Allowances $375 (of $25,000) Barrier 13, Winning Time: 01:36.120, SP: 24.00 In-running: Settled 2nd, 800m 2nd, 400m 2nd 1st Songwriter ( M Hashizume 58.5 ) 2nd Poetic Justice ( K Stott 58.5 ) 3.80L 3rd Blackwaterfoot ( L Sutherland 56.5 , Cd 55.5 ) 3.90L 7th Dapper Dan ( J Chung 58.5 , Cd 56.5 ) 11.70L See full results | J Chung 58.5kg, Cd 56.5kg 11.70L | 7 (9) |
| Otaki 19-Oct-24 1400m GOOD 4 R1 3YO+ Mdn Set Weight With Allowances $375 (of $25,000) Barrier 11, Winning Time: 01:23.790, SP: 38.50 In-running: Settled 6th, 400m 8th 1st Zeshadow ( R Goyaram 56.5 , Cd 53.5 ) 2nd Risque Ruler ( H Grace 56.5 ) 2.30L 3rd Whatsinyourwallet ( J K Riddell 58.5 ) 2.40L 7th Dapper Dan ( J Chung 58.5 , Cd 56.5 ) 6.80L See full results | J Chung 58.5kg, Cd 56.5kg 6.80L | 7 (14) |
| Awapuni SYNTHETIC 15-Sep-24 1400m SYNTHETIC R6 3YO+ Mdn Set Weight With Allowances $370 (of $18,500) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:24.770, SP: 8.70 In-running: Settled 5th, 800m 5th, 400m 4th 1st Omega Boy ( L Kauri 58.5 , Cd 55.5 ) 2nd Wonderboy ( K Chowdhoory 58.5 ) 2.30L 3rd Manzor Blue ( K R Hercock 56.5 ) 2.60L 5th Dapper Dan ( J Riddell 58.5 ) 8.80L See full results | J Riddell 58.5kg 8.80L | 5 (8) |
| Awapuni SYNTHETIC 23-Aug-24 1200m SYNTHETIC R3 3YO+ Mdn Set Weight With Allowances $340 (of $17,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:11.840, SP: 24.30 In-running: Settled 6th, 800m 6th, 400m 6th 1st Vittorio Veneto ( C Dell 58.5 ) 2nd Impressive Belle ( W F Pinn 56.5 ) 1.30L 3rd Wonderboy ( K Chowdhoory 58.5 ) 4.60L 6th Dapper Dan ( J Chung 58.5 , Cd 56.5 ) 8.00L See full results | J Chung 58.5kg, Cd 56.5kg 8.00L | 6 (9) |