Gunning For Gold (AUS) Horse
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Gunning For Gold is a 3yo bay gelding from Australia, trained by Daniel Morton. He is by Shooting to Win out of Mystic Opal. He has yet to win, standing 0‑1. In his latest start at Northam on 27 Aug 2026, ridden by Clint Johnston‑Porter, he placed third behind winner Star Martini.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Northam 27-Aug-26 1000m HEAVY 9 R1 MDN $2,200 (of $25,000) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:01.150, SP: 7.50 In-running: 800m 9th, 400m 8th Sectionals: 600m 00:36.100 1st Star Martini ( H Nottle 53.5 ) 2nd Official Business ( C Parnham 55.5 ) 0.36L 3rd Gunning For Gold ( C Johnston-porter 55.5 ) 1.79L See full results | C Johnston-porter 55.5kg 1.79L | 3 (9) |
| Belmont 17-Aug-26 1000m GOOD 4 R8 3YMDN-TRL, Winning Time: 01:03.470 1st Run Rupert Run ( W A Pike ) 2nd Mon Visage ( S F Mcgruddy ) 0.27L 3rd Vaulting Spirit ( S D Parnham ) 0.38L 6th Gunning For Gold ( J Mcnaught ) 2.30L | J Mcnaught 2.30L | 6 (11) |
| Belmont 03-Aug-26 1000m SOFT 5 R7 3YMDN-TRL, Winning Time: 01:02.130 1st Run Yogi Run ( J S Whiting ) 2nd Gunning For Gold ( J Mcnaught ) 0.41L 3rd Fallen City ( C L Azzopardi ) 0.72L | J Mcnaught 0.41L | 2 (9) |
| Belmont 28-Apr-26 1000m SOFT 5 R4 2Y-TRL, Winning Time: 01:01.440 1st Levati Dimezzo ( B M Parnham ) 2nd Blazing Fortune ( M L A Ramoly ) 6.01L 3rd Spirit Of Dan ( L F Fiore ) 7.49L 4th Gunning For Gold ( J Mcnaught ) 7.49L | J Mcnaught 7.49L | 4 (9) |
| Belmont 13-Apr-26 1000m GOOD 4 R4 2Y-TRL, Winning Time: 01:01.860 1st Snippets Return ( L T Staples ) 2nd Vinny Nay ( B M Parnham ) 0.09L 3rd Lotta Charm ( W A Pike ) 2.95L 6th Gunning For Gold ( J Mcnaught ) 4.86L | J Mcnaught 4.86L | 6 (9) |