Highly Lethal (2019) Horse
About
Highly Lethal is a 7yo brown gelding (male) trained by Brendon Mcdermott at Waitarere Beach. He is by the stallion Complacent out of Polaset. To date, he has won two races. On 10 Dec 2025 at Tauherenikau, he captured his most important victory, taking the $25,000 Restricted 60 Handicap. The horse has been a consistent money‑maker for bettors, delivering a 287% return on investment for those who supported him throughout his career.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Wanganui 10-Jan-26 2040m GOOD 3 R8 BM 75 Hcp $600 (of $40,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 02:06.270, SP: 35.70 1st Uncle Arch ( B Queiroz 59 ) 2nd Coulthard ( S Collett 57 ) 2.00L 3rd Mckhan ( L Kauri 61.5 , Cd 63.5 ) 3.50L 8th Highly Lethal ( J Chung 54 , Cd 52 ) 9.20L See full results | J Chung 54kg, Cd 52kg 9.20L | 8 (11) |
| Tauherenikau 02-Jan-26 2050m SOFT 5 R7 BM 75 Hcp $925 (of $18,500) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 02:08.100, SP: 4.90 In-running: Settled 1st, 1200m 1st, 800m 1st, 400m 2nd 1st Sheez Dominant ( K R Hercock 57 ) 2nd Semper Magico ( A K Riddell 60 , Cd 59 ) 0.50L 3rd Piccolino ( M Singh 54 ) 2.00L 4th Highly Lethal ( J Chung 54 , Cd 52 ) 3.30L See full results | J Chung 54kg, Cd 52kg 3.30L | 4 (8) |
| Otaki 19-Dec-25 2100m SOFT 5 R5 BM 75 Hcp $3,330 (of $18,500) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 02:11.480, SP: 8.70 In-running: Settled 1st, 1200m 1st, 800m 1st, 400m 1st 1st Semper Magico ( A K Riddell 58 , Cd 57 ) 2nd Highly Lethal ( B Queiroz 54 ) 0.40L 3rd Titled ( K R Hercock 61 ) 0.70L See full results | B Queiroz 54kg 0.40L | 2 (10) |
| Tauherenikau 10-Dec-25 2050m GOOD 4 R5 Restricted 60 Hcp $14,375 (of $25,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 02:09.480, SP: 23.90 In-running: Settled 1st, 1200m 1st, 800m 1st, 400m 1st 1st Highly Lethal ( T Moodley 58.5 ) 2nd Walkinthepark ( L Kauri 58 , Cd 56 ) 0.40L 3rd Redana ( A K Riddell 57.5 , Cd 56.5 ) 2.20L See full results | T Moodley 58.5kg | 1 (9) |
| Pukekura Raceway 21-Nov-25 1800m GOOD 4 R8 Restricted 60 Hcp $370 (of $18,500) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:50.680, SP: 18.30 In-running: Settled 5th, 800m 5th, 400m 10th 1st Ballistic Miss ( S R Weatherley 56.5 ) 2nd Bruno ( M Singh 58.5 ) 5.50L 3rd Madame Moet ( A K Riddell 54.5 , Cd 53.5 ) 7.30L 10th Highly Lethal ( L Kauri 59.5 , Cd 57.5 ) 22.20L See full results | L Kauri 59.5kg, Cd 57.5kg 22.20L | 10 (10) |
| Tauherenikau 01-Nov-25 1400m SOFT 5 R8 BM 65 Hcp (of $40,000) Barrier 20, Winning Time: 01:23.140, SP: 51.60 In-running: Settled 14th, 800m 14th, 400m 14th 1st Complex ( M K Hudson 60 ) 2nd Poukawa ( B Queiroz 58.5 ) 0.10L 3rd Blue Jeanie ( A K Riddell 57 , Cd 55 ) 0.90L 14th Highly Lethal ( K R Hercock 57.5 ) 11.60L See full results | K R Hercock 57.5kg 11.60L | 14 (14) |
| Wanganui 31-May-25 2040m HEAVY 8 R9 BM 65 Hcp (of $35,000) Barrier 15, Winning Time: 02:11.520, SP: 14.10 In-running: Settled 1st, 1200m 2nd, 800m 2nd, 400m 10th 1st Dresse' Par Joli ( C J Grylls 55.5 ) 2nd Tutin Cans ( J K Riddell 57.5 ) 0.50L 3rd Walkinthepark ( B Queiroz 58 ) 1.00L 13th Highly Lethal ( J Chung 58.5 , Cd 56.5 ) 24.20L See full results | J Chung 58.5kg, Cd 56.5kg 24.20L | 13 (14) |
| Trentham 17-May-25 1600m SOFT 6 R8 BM 65 Hcp $1,750 (of $35,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:38.450, SP: 21.50 In-running: Settled 1st, 800m 1st, 400m 2nd 1st Omega Boy ( T Davies 60 , Cd 57 ) 2nd The Precursor ( C Dell 58.5 ) 1.00L 3rd Linara ( B Queiroz 58.5 ) 2.30L 4th Highly Lethal ( J Chung 58.5 , Cd 56.5 ) 4.60L See full results | J Chung 58.5kg, Cd 56.5kg 4.60L | 4 (16) |
| Hawera 06-May-25 1400m SOFT 5 R2 2YO+ Mdn Set Weight With Allowances $9,520 (of $17,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:25.400, SP: 38.00 In-running: Settled 4th, 800m 4th, 400m 4th 1st Highly Lethal ( J Chung 58.5 ) 2nd Charm Zafarm ( L T Hemi 56.5 ) 2.50L 3rd Last Souvenir ( C J Grylls 58.5 ) 3.80L See full results | J Chung 58.5kg | 1 (12) |
| Wanganui 21-Feb-25 2060m SOFT 5 R6 3YO+ Mdn Set Weight With Allowances $370 (of $18,500) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 02:10.760, SP: 60.00 In-running: Settled 1st, 1200m 1st, 800m 1st, 400m 7th 1st I Park ( M R Lerner 58 ) 2nd First Edition ( J K Riddell 58.5 ) 0.20L 3rd Dubai's Potiki ( L T Hemi 58 ) 3.00L 8th Highly Lethal ( H Grace 58.5 ) 5.40L See full results | H Grace 58.5kg 5.40L | 8 (13) |
| Otaki 09-Feb-25 1600m GOOD 4 R7 3YO+ Mdn Set Weight With Allowances $370 (of $18,500) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:37.080, SP: 51.90 In-running: Settled 11th, 1200m 11th, 800m 11th, 400m 11th 1st The Liquidator ( L Sutherland 58.5 ) 2nd Four Square Pete ( C J Grylls 58.5 ) 5.00L 3rd Pacific Princess ( H Grace 56.5 ) 5.40L 10th Highly Lethal ( J Mudhoo 58.5 , Cd 55.5 ) 9.30L See full results | J Mudhoo 58.5kg, Cd 55.5kg 9.30L | 10 (11) |
| Wanganui 20-Jan-25 1600m GOOD 4 R4 3YO+ Mdn Set Weight With Allowances $370 (of $18,500) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:38.030, SP: 33.40 In-running: Settled 3rd, 400m 6th 1st Monologue ( J Doyle 55 ) 2nd Nozumi ( K R Hercock 58.5 ) 0.80L 3rd Itoje ( M Singh 56.5 ) 1.00L 9th Highly Lethal ( K Chowdhoory 58.5 ) 9.70L See full results | K Chowdhoory 58.5kg 9.70L | 9 (11) |
| Wanganui 29-Dec-24 2060m GOOD 4 R4 3YO+ Mdn Set Weight With Allowances $370 (of $18,500) Barrier 10, Winning Time: 02:11.130, SP: 24.20 In-running: Settled 9th, 1200m 9th, 800m 7th, 400m 7th 1st Altezza ( M K Hudson 56.5 ) 2nd Blue Jeanie ( K Chowdhoory 56.5 ) 1.00L 3rd Grey Invador ( M R Lerner 58.5 ) 2.30L 9th Highly Lethal ( M Singh 58.5 ) 13.70L See full results | M Singh 58.5kg 13.70L | 9 (9) |
| Otaki 19-Dec-24 1600m GOOD 4 R5 3YO+ Mdn Set Weight With Allowances $370 (of $18,500) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:35.960, SP: 34.70 In-running: Settled 4th, 1200m 4th, 800m 4th, 400m 3rd 1st Dee Vee Pee ( H Grace 58.5 ) 2nd Fashion Savvy ( L T Hemi 56.5 ) 0.30L 3rd Justify That ( L Sutherland 56.5 , Cd 55.5 ) 0.80L 6th Highly Lethal ( M R Lerner 58.5 ) 6.80L See full results | M R Lerner 58.5kg 6.80L | 6 (13) |
| Otaki 04-Jan-24 1600m SOFT 6 R5 3YO+ Mdn Set Weight With Allowances (of $18,500) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:38.400, SP: 25.60 In-running: Settled 6th, 800m 9th, 400m 11th 1st Catherinenz ( C J Grylls 56.5 ) 2nd Blue Rata Boldness ( J Doyle 58.5 ) 0.30L 3rd Dealornodeal ( L T Hemi 58.5 ) 2.10L 11th Highly Lethal ( J Chung 58.5 , Cd 55.5 ) 27.30L See full results | J Chung 58.5kg, Cd 55.5kg 27.30L | 11 (11) |
| Pukekura Raceway 07-Dec-23 1400m SOFT 6 R5 Mdn Set Weight With Allowances $370 (of $18,500) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:26.240, SP: 38.10 In-running: Settled 6th, 800m 6th, 400m 6th 1st Overdrawn ( L J Allpress 57 ) 2nd It's Doris ( C J Grylls 55 ) 0.80L 3rd Takes Time ( C H Butler 56.5 , Cd 53.5 ) 4.10L 6th Highly Lethal ( J Chung 58.5 , Cd 55.5 ) 6.50L See full results | J Chung 58.5kg, Cd 55.5kg 6.50L | 6 (9) |
| Otaki 10-Mar-23 1200m SOFT 5 R2 Mdn Set Weight With Allowances $280 (of $14,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:11.590, SP: 28.80 In-running: Settled 6th, 800m 6th, 400m 8th 1st Delphine ( W B Kennedy 56 ) 2nd Pitkin County ( M J Mcnab 56 ) 0.40L 3rd Apollyon ( M K Hudson 58.5 ) 2.40L 8th Highly Lethal ( B Rogerson 58 , Cd 55 ) 30.70L See full results | B Rogerson 58kg, Cd 55kg 30.70L | 8 (8) |
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