Observer (AUS) Horse
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About
Observer is a 3yo bay colt (male) from Australia trained by Ciaron Maher, who is based at Ballarat. He is sired by the stallion Ghaiyyath out of the dam Smooth. Given that he has won at Group One level and has amassed $1,994,850 in career earnings, Observer is regarded as an elite class of racehorse. On 1st Nov 2025 at Flemington, Observer was ridden by Mark Zahra and scored his most significant win to date, getting the money in the $2000000.00 Howden Victoria Derby, defeating Arcora. He has proven a profitable horse for the punters over the journey. If you had backed Observer throughout his career you'd have achieved a 21% return on investment.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Caulfield 07-Feb-26 1400m GOOD 4 R5 G2 AUTUMN STKS $182,250 (of $300,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:22.390, SP: 4.00 In-running: Settled 3rd, 800m 3rd, 400m 2nd Sectionals: 600m 00:35.440 1st Observer ( E Brown 59.5 ) 2nd Planet Red ( J Melham 57 ) 1.25L 3rd Victorious Spirit ( Z Spain 57 ) 2.00L See full results | E Brown 59.5kg | 1 (12) |
| Southside Cranbourne 26-Jan-26 1000m R2 Jump Out-S5, Winning Time: 00:58.730 1st Electric Tommy ( D W Stackhouse ) 2nd Welwal ( O I East ) 3rd Holymanz ( B Allen ) 6th Observer ( E Brown ) | E Brown | 6 (11) |
| Southside Cranbourne 12-Jan-26 800m R2 Jump Out-G4, Winning Time: 00:45.800 1st Excess ( M F Mclean ) 2nd A Little Deep ( J L Melham ) 3rd Nimbustwothousand ( B Mertens ) 8th Observer ( M Zahra ) | M Zahra | 8 (10) |
| Flemington 01-Nov-25 2500m GOOD 4 R7 G1 VIC DERBY $1,211,500 (of $2,000,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 02:37.280, SP: 2.45 In-running: Settled 1st, 1200m 1st, 800m 1st, 400m 1st Sectionals: 600m 00:34.870 1st Observer ( M Zahra 57 ) 2nd Arcora ( J Allen 57 ) 0.75L 3rd Deal Done Fast ( D W Stackhouse 57 ) 1.50L See full results | M Zahra 57kg | 1 (16) |
| Moonee Valley 25-Oct-25 2040m GOOD 4 R9 G2 VASE $248,000 (of $400,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 02:07.780, SP: 1.75 In-running: Settled 1st, 1200m 1st, 800m 1st, 400m 1st Sectionals: 600m 00:36.110 1st Observer ( M Zahra 57 ) 2nd Providence ( J B Mcdonald 57 ) 0.50L 3rd O'sheamus ( D M Lane 57 ) 1.50L See full results | M Zahra 57kg | 1 (9) |
| Caulfield 11-Oct-25 1600m GOOD 4 R8 G1 CAUL GUINEAS $270,000 (of $3,000,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:36.300, SP: 20.00 In-running: Settled 4th, 1200m 3rd, 800m 3rd, 400m 3rd Sectionals: 600m 00:36.630 1st Autumn Boy ( D M Lane 57 ) 2nd Planet Red ( J Childs 57 ) 0.75L 3rd Observer ( E Brown 57 ) 2.50L See full results | E Brown 57kg 2.50L | 3 (15) |
| Sandown Hillside 24-Sep-25 1300m GOOD 4 R7 CG&E BM66 $9,000 (of $50,000) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:17.020, SP: 3.10 In-running: Settled 7th, 800m 7th, 400m 5th Sectionals: 600m 00:33.940 1st Thebelmontgangster ( L Currie 60 ) 2nd Observer ( M Zahra 58 ) 0.75L 3rd Express Guard ( B A Shinn 59.5 ) 1.75L See full results | M Zahra 58kg 0.75L | 2 (11) |
| Southside Cranbourne 15-Sep-25 1200m R1 Jump Out-G4, Winning Time: 01:12.400 1st Pride Of Jenni ( D Bates ) 2nd Observer ( M Zahra ) 3rd Lottaroc ( D Dean ) | M Zahra | 2 (8) |
| Southside Cranbourne 01-Sep-25 800m R4 Jump Out-H8, Winning Time: 00:50.100 1st Bel Lupa ( J Mott ) 2nd Seven Oceans ( B A Shinn ) 3rd Quickaz ( N M Mcmahon ) 5th Observer ( M Zahra ) | M Zahra | 5 (10) |
| Flemington 21-Jun-25 1420m GOOD 4 R1 2YO Open Hcp $4,500 (of $150,000) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:24.960, SP: 1.90 In-running: Settled 1st, 800m 1st, 400m 1st Sectionals: 600m 00:35.180 1st Buccleuch ( W J Egan 56.5 ) 2nd Arcora ( J Allen 55.5 , Cd 56 ) 2.25L 3rd Millennium Blade ( J Mcneil 57 ) 3.25L 5th Observer ( C Williams 58.5 ) 6.35L See full results | C Williams 58.5kg 6.35L | 5 (8) |
| Sandown Lakeside 04-Jun-25 1400m GOOD 4 R2 2YO Open Hcp $27,500 (of $50,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:23.810, SP: 1.50 In-running: Settled 1st, 800m 1st, 400m 1st Sectionals: 600m 00:35.180 1st Observer ( M Zahra 58 ) 2nd Wentworth Falls ( J Mott 57.5 ) 5.00L 3rd Sky Deel ( B Mertens 58 ) 7.75L See full results | M Zahra 58kg | 1 (7) |
| Pakenham 22-May-25 1200m GOOD 4 R3 2YO Mdn Set Weight $7,200 (of $40,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:10.270, SP: 18.00 In-running: Settled 1st, 800m 1st, 400m 2nd Sectionals: 600m 00:33.820 1st Planet Red ( B Mertens 58 ) 2nd Observer ( J Mott 58 ) 0.75L 3rd Ruska Roma ( J Childs 56 ) 0.95L See full results | J Mott 58kg 0.75L | 2 (9) |
| Flemington 09-May-25 800m R7 Jump Out-G4, Winning Time: 00:47.580 1st Star Of The Show ( L Currie ) 2nd Observer ( L Riordan ) 3rd Vendor ( J Mcneil ) | L Riordan | 2 (6) |
| Flemington 24-Apr-25 800m R13 Jump Out-G4, Winning Time: 00:48.180 1st Regal Visions ( C G Gaudray ) 2nd Enniscrone ( W J Egan ) 3rd Observer ( J Mcneil ) | J Mcneil | 3 (6) |