Tuco Salamanca (2022) Horse
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Tuco Salamanca is a 4yo b trained by Ollie Sangster. He is by Belardo out of Espoir Et Bonheur. So far he has recorded six victories. On 22 Aug 2025 at Newcastle he claimed his biggest triumph, winning the $49,185.00 Class 3 Handicap. The gelding has been a rewarding prospect for bettors, delivering a 54% return on investment for those who supported him throughout his career.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Kempton 29-Mar-26 1207m SYNTHETIC R7 CL3 Hcp $8,246 (of $15,738) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:11.660, SP: 4.50 1st Tuco Salamanca ( B Loughnane 132 ) 2nd Knebworth ( F Marsh 133 ) 1.75L 3rd Change Sings ( C Bishop 126 ) 2.75L See full results | B Loughnane 59.9kg | 1 (11) |
| Ascot 03-Oct-25 1210m SOFT R5 CL2 Hcp (of $44,266) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:15.970, SP: 5.50 1st Aramram ( T Marquand 136 ) 2nd Sea Baaeed ( O Murphy 125 ) 0.00L 3rd Sondad ( J Mason 132 ) 1.25L 9th Tuco Salamanca ( J Spencer 131 ) 4.95L See full results | J Spencer 59.4kg 4.95L | 9 (10) |
| Curragh 14-Sep-25 1210m SOFT R1 Hcp $4,500 (of $150,000) Barrier 18, Winning Time: 01:15.340, SP: 7.00 1st Tango Flare ( L Mcateer 127 ) 2nd Big Gossey ( R Whearty 140 ) 0.50L 3rd Sir Les Patterson ( J Powell 121 ) 1.75L 5th Tuco Salamanca ( S Foley 127 ) 2.95L See full results | S Foley 57.6kg 2.95L | 5 (23) |
| Newcastle 22-Aug-25 1210m SYNTHETIC R7 CL3 Hcp $25,770 (of $49,185) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:11.720, SP: 4.50 1st Tuco Salamanca ( C Fallon 132 ) 2nd Purest Time ( T E Whelan 135 ) 1.00L 3rd Storm Free ( S Kirrane 128 ) 0.30L See full results | C Fallon 59.9kg | 1 (14) |
| Yarmouth 25-Jul-25 1210m SOFT R2 CL4 Hcp $18,039 (of $34,430) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:11.870, SP: 3.50 1st Tuco Salamanca ( B Loughnane 130 ) 2nd Tiger Tulip ( K Stott 131 ) 1.50L 3rd Bishop's Crown ( R Kingscote 131 ) 0.00L See full results | B Loughnane 59kg | 1 (11) |
| York 14-Jun-25 1210m GOOD R4 CL2 Hcp (of $122,962) Barrier 11, Winning Time: 01:09.830, SP: 8.50 Towards rear, ridden over 2f out, not clear run over 1f out, kept on, not trouble leaders 1st Hucklesbrook ( J Mason 122 ) 2nd Fast Track Harry ( F Marsh 124 ) 1.00L 3rd Double Rush ( S Foley 124 ) 1.75L 8th Tuco Salamanca ( N Currie 116 ) 4.70L See full results | N Currie 52.6kg 4.70L | 8 (18) |
| GOODwood 24-May-25 1410m GOOD R1 CL2 Hcp $12,090 (of $98,370) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:26.280, SP: 8.50 Rear mid-division, hung left and raced wide turning in, pushed along well over 1f out, ran on over 1f out, never threatened 1st Silver Ghost ( M Ghiani 118 ) 2nd Miss Nightfall ( S Osborne 118 ) 2.50L 3rd Tuco Salamanca ( N Currie 114 ) 3.75L See full results | N Currie 51.7kg 3.75L | 3 (14) |
| Ascot 09-May-25 1210m GOOD R5 CL4 Hcp $3,844 (of $15,395) Barrier 16, Winning Time: 01:11.130, SP: 5.50 Raced near side group, held up towards rear, good headway near side of group inside final 2f, ridden and kept on inside final furlong, took 2nd towards finish, not pace to challenge 1st Up The Pace ( K Shoemark 129 ) 2nd Tuco Salamanca ( N Currie 132 ) 0.75L 3rd Priapos ( R Ryan 131 ) 0.75L See full results | N Currie 59.9kg 0.75L | 2 (16) |
| Newcastle 18-Apr-25 1210m GOOD R2 CL2 Hcp $9,060 (of $147,555) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:11.040, SP: 15.00 Towards rear, not clear run from well over 1f out until pushed along and switched left final 75 yards, stayed on well, nearest finish 1st Berkshire Whisper ( O Murphy 131 ) 2nd Master Technician ( G Wood 125 ) 1.25L 3rd Cyclonite ( H Doyle 127 ) 1.40L 4th Tuco Salamanca ( P J Mcdonald 121 ) 1.60L See full results | P J Mcdonald 54.9kg 1.60L | 4 (14) |
| Southwell 03-Apr-25 1620m GOOD R1 CL5 Hcp $467 (of $7,478) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:40.060, SP: 1.80 Midfield, pushed along over 2f out, soon switched left, kept on one pace inside final furlong 1st Bulletin ( R Hornby 132 ) 2nd Cristo ( S M Levey 133 ) 1.50L 3rd Ventura Dream ( L Morris 130 ) 2.00L 4th Tuco Salamanca ( P J Mcdonald 139 ) 4.75L See full results | P J Mcdonald 63kg 4.75L | 4 (13) |
| Newcastle 30-Mar-25 1420m GOOD R5 CL5 Hcp $3,978 (of $7,478) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:29.000, SP: 1.83 Held up in mid-division, good headway near side of group 2f out, led over 1f out, ran on well, eased towards finish 1st Tuco Salamanca ( P J Mcdonald 134 ) 2nd Saxonia ( J Fanning 133 ) 2.00L 3rd War Howl ( A Rawlinson 135 ) 3.75L See full results | P J Mcdonald 60.8kg | 1 (9) |
| Wolverhampton 15-Mar-25 1740m GOOD R7 CL5 Hcp $5,234 (of $9,837) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:49.570, SP: 2.75 Mid-division on inside, going well behind leaders over 1f out, headway to challenge final 100 yards, led close home, just held on 1st Tuco Salamanca ( N Currie 130 ) 2nd Enrolled ( D Muscutt 135 ) 0.20L 3rd Sorbus ( C Shepherd 132 ) 1.45L See full results | N Currie 59kg | 1 (8) |
| Kempton 20-Feb-25 1410m GOOD R6 CL5 Md $4,320 (of $7,869) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:24.950, SP: 7.50 Held up in rear, headway from 2f out, challenged 1f out, led inside final furlong, ran on well 1st Tuco Salamanca ( N Currie 123 ) 2nd Critical Aclaim ( S W Kelly 125 ) 2.75L 3rd Magna Grecia Star ( P Jamin 120 ) 4.75L See full results | N Currie 55.8kg | 1 (9) |
| Newbury 25-Oct-24 1310m HEAVY R2 CL4 Md (of $11,805) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:26.870, SP: 126.00 In rear, ran on past beaten rivals, never involved 1st Spirit Of Farhh ( C Bishop 133 ) 2nd Marvelman ( J Watson 133 ) 2.50L 3rd Ultrasoul ( S D Sousa 133 ) 3.75L 7th Tuco Salamanca ( P Bradley 133 ) 11.50L See full results | P Bradley 60.3kg 11.50L | 7 (13) |
| Kempton 17-Oct-24 1410m GOOD R3 CL5 Nv (of $6,689) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:25.070, SP: 67.00 Held up towards rear, pushed along off pace 3f out, plugged on from 2f out 1st Hott Shott ( O Murphy 137 ) 2nd Al Shababi ( T Marquand 130 ) 0.75L 3rd La Botte ( G Wood 130 ) 1.75L 8th Tuco Salamanca ( N Currie 130 ) 9.25L See full results | N Currie 59kg 9.25L | 8 (12) |
| Wolverhampton 22-Sep-24 1440m GOOD R4 Md (of $3,402), Winning Time: 01:28.620, SP: 5/2 Held up in rear, driven over 2f out, never a danger 1st Sapphire Valley ( G Mcentee 133 ) 2nd Metro Dubai ( R Coakley 133 ) 2.50L 3rd Uppercase ( K Fraser 133 ) 1.25L 5th Tuco Salamanca ( N Currie 133 , Cd 0 ) 8.75L See full results | N Currie 60.3kg, Cd 0 8.75L | 5 (11) |