Needlepoint (2021) Horse
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Needlepoint is a 5yo dk b/br trained by Patrick Gallagher. It is sired by the stallion Blue Point out of the dam Zenella. Needlepoint has won 2 races so far in its career. On 18 Jun 2023 at Chantilly, Needlepoint secured its most significant victory, earning $50000.00 Md. It has proven to be a profitable horse for bettors over time. Backing Needlepoint throughout its career would have delivered a 15% return on investment.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Santa Anita 20-Jan-26 1308m FIRM R5 Race 5 (of $37,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:15.760, SP: 8.00 chased between rivals then off the rail, went three then four wide around the bend and weakened. 1st Ketonia ( H I Berrios 124 ) 2nd Princess Midnight ( D A Herrera 124 ) 0.25L 3rd How Lovely ( E A Maldonado 124 ) 1.75L 6th Needlepoint ( A Ayuso 124 ) 9.75L See full results | A Ayuso 56.2kg 9.75L | 6 (6) |
| Del Mar 25-Nov-25 1010m GOOD R3 Race 3 $3,400 (of $34,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 00:58.270, SP: 8.50 sat off the pace on the inside, chased between rivals at the quarter pole, got floated out with a furlong remaining and rallied for third. 1st Cyprus Moon ( U Rispoli 120 ) 2nd Shangrilama ( K Kimura 120 ) 0.20L 3rd Needlepoint ( A Ayuso 120 ) 2.35L See full results | A Ayuso 54.4kg 2.35L | 3 (9) |
| Santa Anita 06-Oct-25 1610m FIRM R6 Race 6 $500 (of $61,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:33.690, SP: 7.50 1st Laudatory ( K Frey 123 ) 2nd Defiance ( M Demuro 123 ) 0.75L 3rd Corporal Violette ( A Fresu 123 ) 0.20L 11th Needlepoint ( U Rispoli 123 ) 10.35L See full results | U Rispoli 55.8kg 10.35L | 11 (11) |
| Santa Anita 16-Jun-25 1610m GOOD R7 Race 7 $500 (of $61,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:34.430, SP: 13.00 Bit rank,inside,faded 1st Hopeful ( A Fresu 126 ) 2nd Laudatory ( K Frey 124 ) 0.30L 3rd Eternal Reign ( J Hernandez 124 ) 1.25L 9th Needlepoint ( A Ayuso 124 ) 7.60L See full results | A Ayuso 56.2kg 7.60L | 9 (10) |
| Santa Anita 04-May-25 1210m GOOD R10 Race 10 $500 (of $61,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:08.920, SP: 9.00 bumped leaving the gate, settled off the pace, raced in the two path, tipped out leaving the bend and failed to menace. 1st Nene Diamond ( A Lezcano 126 ) 2nd Invincible Molly ( H Berrios 126 ) 0.50L 3rd Sweet Gal Of Mine ( T Pereira 124 ) 0.30L 9th Needlepoint ( A Ayuso 124 ) 4.85L See full results | A Ayuso 56.2kg 4.85L | 9 (12) |
| Santa Anita 23-Mar-25 1610m GOOD R9 Race 9 $4,690 (of $67,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:34.140, SP: 4.50 got crowded between rivals shortly after the start, began to pull and steadied between rivals into the first turn, continued to pull around the bend, was ridden along two wide then along the rail on the second bend and lacked a rally. 1st Runamileinmyshoes ( R Gutierrez 124 ) 2nd Eternal Reign ( A Fresu 122 ) 2.00L 3rd Word Play ( H Berrios 122 ) 1.50L 4th Needlepoint ( S Carmona 122 , Cd 127 ) 4.25L See full results | S Carmona 55.3kg, Cd 57.6kg 4.25L | 4 (9) |
| Santa Anita 23-Feb-25 1610m GOOD R10 Race 10 $1,220 (of $61,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:36.060, SP: 4.50 broke a bit slow, traveled in hand at the back, saved ground through the far turn, moved out in the lane and came with a mild rally but could not threaten. 1st Prancingthruparis ( A Ayuso 122 ) 2nd Eternal Reign ( F Prat 122 ) 0.30L 3rd Tirupati ( K Frey 122 ) 1.75L 5th Needlepoint ( L Dettori 122 ) 3.50L See full results | L Dettori 55.3kg 3.50L | 5 (11) |
| Lingfield 22-Dec-24 1210m GOOD R2 CL5 Nv $3,942 (of $7,182) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:12.010, SP: 2.50 Chased leader, pushed along 2f out, ridden to lead 1f out, stayed on 1st Needlepoint ( F Larson 133 ) 2nd Zip It Up ( L P Keniry 133 ) 2.25L 3rd Big Time Rascal ( R Kavanagh 131 ) 5.00L See full results | F Larson 60.3kg | 1 (4) |
| Chelmsford City 15-Nov-24 1410m GOOD R2 CL5 Nv $982 (of $7,870) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:24.380, SP: 2.63 Steadied start, held up tracking leading trio, angled out over 2f out, went between horses over 1f out, ridden and every chance 1f out, 3rd and no impression inside final furlong 1st Space Trooper ( R Kingscote 130 ) 2nd Waiting For Love ( J Doyle 126 ) 3.50L 3rd Needlepoint ( L Edmunds 133 ) 4.00L See full results | L Edmunds 60.3kg 4.00L | 3 (6) |
| Chantilly 18-Jun-23 1100m SOFT R1 Md $31,500 (of $50,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:03.580, SP: 9.00 1st Needlepoint ( C Lee 127 ) 2nd Expert Advice ( C Lecoeuvre 127 ) 2.00L 3rd Salva Mea ( B Murzabayev 127 ) 3.25L See full results | C Lee 57.6kg | 1 (7) |