The Crimson Pirate (AUS) Horse
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The Crimson Pirate is a 3yo chestnut gelding from Australia, trained by Daniel Morton at Ascot. He is by Trapeze Artist out of Emmalene. As a stakes winner with total earnings of $173,205, he is considered an above‑average racehorse. On 28 Feb 2026 at Ascot, Lucy Fiore rode him to his biggest victory, capturing the $125,000 Lex Piper Stakes over Aberdeen Flyer.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Ascot 28-Feb-26 1600m GOOD 4 R8 LR L PIPER $68,500 (of $125,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:38.230, SP: 3.90 In-running: Settled 2nd, 800m 2nd, 400m 2nd Sectionals: 600m 00:35.100 1st The Crimson Pirate ( L Fiore 54 ) 2nd Aberdeen Flyer ( C Parnham 54 ) 2.61L 3rd Pure Mac ( H Watson 54 ) 3.09L See full results | L Fiore 54kg | 1 (11) |
| Ascot 15-Feb-26 1500m GOOD 4 R3 CL1 $16,440 (of $30,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:32.370, SP: 1.75 In-running: Settled 6th, 800m 6th, 400m 5th Sectionals: 600m 00:35.630 1st The Crimson Pirate ( L Fiore 60 ) 2nd Moonwalk ( W A Pike 57 ) 1.61L 3rd Watto's Warrior ( T K Turner 57.5 ) 1.67L See full results | L Fiore 60 | 1 (11) |
| Belmont 02-Feb-26 1000m GOOD 4 R11 3YMDN-TRL, Winning Time: 01:02.850 1st Celebratory ( W A Pike ) 2nd The Crimson Pirate ( L Fiore ) 0.08L 3rd About Turn ( C L Azzopardi ) 1.16L | L Fiore 0.08L | 2 (8) |
| Ascot 29-Nov-25 1800m GOOD 4 R6 GRAD HCP 60+ $11,160 (of $60,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:50.410, SP: 2.15 In-running: Settled 4th, 800m 4th, 400m 3rd Sectionals: 600m 00:36.120 1st Mississippi Dawn ( C T Johnston-porter 54 ) 2nd The Crimson Pirate ( L Fiore 54.5 ) 0.16L 3rd Magna's Choice ( S D Parnham 57.5 ) 1.12L See full results | L Fiore 54.5kg 0.16L | 2 (15) |
| Ascot 22-Nov-25 1600m GOOD 4 R4 GRAD HCP 60+ $11,160 (of $60,000) Barrier 12, Winning Time: 01:36.590, SP: 4.40 In-running: Settled 10th, 800m 8th, 400m 4th Sectionals: 600m 00:36.070 1st Westbound ( C T Johnston-porter 54.5 ) 2nd The Crimson Pirate ( L Fiore 54.5 ) 0.05L 3rd Kelora ( C J Parnham 57.5 ) 2.21L See full results | L Fiore 54.5kg 0.05L | 2 (14) |
| Northam 06-Nov-25 1400m GOOD 4 R2 3YO MDN $4,650 (of $25,000) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:24.010, SP: 3.10 In-running: Settled 6th, 800m 6th, 400m 6th Sectionals: 600m 00:33.900 1st Admire Astra ( W A Pike 55 ) 2nd The Crimson Pirate ( L Fiore 57 ) 2.38L 3rd Aitch Montana ( H M Watson 55 ) 3.16L See full results | L Fiore 57kg 2.38L | 2 (9) |
| Belmont 22-Oct-25 1200m SOFT 5 R2 MDN $725 (of $25,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:10.900, SP: 2.25 In-running: Settled 10th, 800m 10th, 400m 8th Sectionals: 600m 00:34.570 1st Ourgirlcanrun ( H M Watson 54 ) 2nd Gabex ( J R Azzopardi 54 ) 6.67L 3rd Hyperreal ( C T Johnston-porter 58 ) 7.12L 5th The Crimson Pirate ( W Pike 56 ) 7.88L See full results | W Pike 56kg 7.88L | 5 (13) |
| Belmont 13-Oct-25 1000m GOOD 4 R9 3YMDN-TRL, Winning Time: 01:00.640 1st Pembeton ( B M Parnham ) 2nd Pure Silver ( V A Corver ) 0.29L 3rd Sister Mary ( L T Staples ) 0.82L 4th The Crimson Pirate ( W Pike ) 2.23L | W Pike 2.23L | 4 (9) |
| Belmont 13-Aug-25 1400m SOFT 5 R2 MDN $4,650 (of $25,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:26.060, SP: 1.30 In-running: Settled 1st, 800m 1st, 400m 1st Sectionals: 600m 00:34.580 1st Capable Angel ( J Mcnaught 56 ) 2nd The Crimson Pirate ( W Pike 55.5 ) 1.02L 3rd You Can Call Me Al ( C J Parnham 58 ) 2.23L See full results | W Pike 55.5kg 1.02L | 2 (11) |
| Belmont 30-Jul-25 1400m SOFT 6 R1 2YO & 3YO 0MWLY $6,510 (of $35,000) Barrier 12, Winning Time: 01:25.130, SP: 6.00 In-running: Settled 11th, 800m 11th, 400m 11th Sectionals: 600m 00:36.770 1st Talkaway ( C J Parnham 58 ) 2nd The Crimson Pirate ( B Parnham 57 ) 0.75L 3rd Come On Emma ( J R Azzopardi 59 ) 1.18L See full results | B Parnham 57kg 0.75L | 2 (12) |
| Northam 16-Jul-25 1100m SOFT 5 R3 2YO Rest 0 Metro Wins Set Weight With Penalties $6,510 (of $35,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:05.100, SP: 13.00 In-running: Settled 5th, 800m 5th, 400m 4th Sectionals: 600m 00:34.930 1st Zourun Run ( C J Parnham 54 ) 2nd The Crimson Pirate ( B Parnham 56 ) 2.24L 3rd Arizona Sky ( W A Pike 56 ) 2.90L See full results | B Parnham 56kg 2.24L | 2 (9) |
| Belmont 07-Jul-25 1000m SOFT 7 R6 2Y-TRL, Winning Time: 01:01.800 1st Ourgirlcanrun ( H M Watson ) 2nd Playing Free ( M L A Ramoly ) 6.26L 3rd Memphis Minx ( C L Azzopardi ) 7.17L 8th The Crimson Pirate ( W Pike ) 11.29L | W Pike 11.29L | 8 (9) |
| Belmont 23-Jun-25 1000m SOFT 6 R5 2Y-TRL, Winning Time: 01:03.270 1st Articole ( B M Parnham ) 2nd The Crimson Pirate ( J Noske ) 0.31L 3rd Media Club ( J Mcnaught ) 0.56L | J Noske 0.31L | 2 (11) |