Gherkin (2022) Horse
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About
Gherkin is a 3yo chestnut filly trained by Kylie Hoskin of Byerley Park. She is by the stallion Wyndspelle out of Piccadilly. Gherkin has not yet broken her maiden, having failed to win in three starts. In her latest race at Tauranga on 12 July 2026, she was ridden by Tom Wigram and finished fifth, behind the winner Brass Monkey.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Tauranga 12-Jul-26 1300m HEAVY 8 R4 2,3YO Mdn Set Weight With Allowances $340 (of $17,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:23.390, SP: 15.40 1st Brass Monkey ( M Mcnab 57.5 ) 2nd Linton Flyer ( M Hashizume 57.5 ) 2.20L 3rd Spirit Of Ardsley ( H Hassman 54.5 , Cd 53 ) 9.50L 5th Gherkin ( T Wigram 55.5 , Cd 51.5 ) 10.30L See full results | T Wigram 55.5kg, Cd 51.5kg 10.30L | 5 (5) |
| Pukekohe Park 24-Jun-26 1200m HEAVY 10 R1 2,3YO Mdn Set Weight With Allowances $375 (of $25,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:17.090, SP: 29.20 In-running: Settled 11th, 800m 11th, 400m 11th 1st Elite Choice ( T Wigram 55.5 , Cd 51.5 ) 2nd Sombr ( M Cameron 57.5 ) 1.50L 3rd Kalgarry Ally ( L H Satherley 55.5 ) 2.80L 8th Gherkin ( H Oh 55.5 , Cd 51.5 ) 10.70L See full results | H Oh 55.5kg, Cd 51.5kg 10.70L | 8 (11) |
| Pukekohe Park 13-Mar-26 1200m SOFT 5 R5 3YO+ F&M Mdn Set Weight (of $25,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:10.090, SP: 39.80 In-running: Settled 6th, 800m 6th, 400m 9th 1st Thumbelina ( C J Grylls 57 ) 2nd Magic Dreams ( S T Collett 57 ) 3.30L 3rd Ocean Opal ( M Cartwright 57 ) 5.60L 11th Gherkin ( E M Leighton 57 ) 15.70L See full results | E M Leighton 57kg 15.70L | 11 (11) |