Avitus (2018) Horse
About
Avitus is a 7yo brown gelding trained by Steven Woodsford, based in Rangiora. He is out of the mare Italian Miss and by the stallion Ghibellines. To date he has secured four victories. On 25 Jan 2025 at Riccarton Park, Avitus claimed his most notable win, taking the $40,000 Benchmark 65 Handicap.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Riccarton Park 15-Nov-25 1200m HEAVY 8 R1 BM 65 Hcp $975 (of $65,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:11.050, SP: 26.40 In-running: Settled 3rd, 400m 1st 1st Pete's Pride ( D Bothamley 59.5 ) 2nd Wren ( B May 54.5 ) 0.30L 3rd Eastandwest ( M Cartwright 59 ) 1.80L 8th Avitus ( K R Hercock 57 ) 3.00L See full results | K R Hercock 57kg 3.00L | 8 (15) |
| Riccarton Park 12-Nov-25 1000m GOOD 4 R3 BM 65 Hcp $975 (of $65,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 00:57.540, SP: 28.80 In-running: Settled 12th, 800m 12th, 400m 9th 1st Charm Manhattan ( F Moerman 59.5 , Cd 56.5 ) 2nd Bakhita ( J Doyle 57.5 ) 1.30L 3rd Thats Charming ( B May 57.5 ) 1.80L 8th Avitus ( K R Hercock 57 ) 5.70L See full results | K R Hercock 57kg 5.70L | 8 (12) |
| Ashburton 19-Oct-25 1200m GOOD 3 R7 BM 65 Hcp (of $18,500) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:10.780, SP: 7.20 In-running: Settled 6th, 800m 6th, 400m 9th 1st Winexpress ( C A Campbell 57 ) 2nd Abit Sassy ( A Najib 54 , Cd 52 ) 0.20L 3rd Charm Manhattan ( R Muniandy 59 , Cd 56 ) 1.00L 11th Avitus ( A Balloo 57.5 ) 6.00L See full results | A Balloo 57.5kg 6.00L | 11 (13) |
| Riccarton Park 02-Aug-25 1200m HEAVY 10 R6 BM 65 Hcp (of $35,000) Barrier 12, Winning Time: 01:14.520, SP: 22.50 In-running: Settled 5th, 800m 5th, 400m 8th 1st Cypress ( A Comignaghi 59 ) 2nd Russian Rosette ( F Moerman 57.5 , Cd 53.5 ) 2.50L 3rd Night Raider ( K Williams 56.5 ) 3.30L 15th Avitus ( K R Hercock 58.5 ) 9.90L See full results | K R Hercock 58.5kg 9.90L | 15 (15) |
| Oamaru 20-Jul-25 1200m HEAVY 10 R7 3YO+ BM 65 Hcp (of $35,000) Barrier 11, Winning Time: 01:16.670, SP: 17.20 In-running: Settled 4th, 800m 4th, 400m 4th 1st Magnastar ( D Cooper 59.5 , Cd 57.5 ) 2nd Elegant Explosive ( K Mudhoo 58 ) 2.50L 3rd Explosive Lass ( A C Goindasamy 56.5 ) 3.80L 13th Avitus ( Y Atchamah 59.5 , Cd 57.5 ) 13.00L See full results | Y Atchamah 59.5kg, Cd 57.5kg 13.00L | 13 (14) |
| Riccarton Park 21-Jun-25 1000m HEAVY 10 R4 BM 65 Hcp $3,150 (of $35,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:00.970, SP: 13.40 In-running: Settled 8th, 800m 8th, 400m 6th 1st Ka Ying Lucky ( K Chowdhoory 58 ) 2nd Chlobon ( B Jacobson 57 ) 3.00L 3rd Avitus ( Y Atchamah 59.5 ) 3.40L See full results | Y Atchamah 59.5kg 3.40L | 3 (11) |
| Riccarton Park 12-Apr-25 1200m GOOD 4 R2 BM 65 Hcp $525 (of $35,000) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:08.810, SP: 6.20 In-running: Settled 9th, 800m 9th, 400m 8th 1st Knowledge Is Power ( T C Moodley 58.5 , Cd 56.5 ) 2nd Hooray For Harry ( G Rooke 58.5 ) 1.50L 3rd Helldancer ( K Williams 56.5 ) 1.70L 10th Avitus ( J Doyle 60 ) 6.00L See full results | J Doyle 60 6.00L | 10 (15) |
| Riccarton Park 22-Mar-25 1200m SOFT 7 R6 BM 65 Hcp $2,000 (of $40,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:11.160, SP: 8.40 In-running: Settled 8th, 400m 8th 1st Eastandwest ( A Najib 59 , Cd 56 ) 2nd Hooray For Harry ( C R Barnes 58 ) 0.20L 3rd Helldancer ( K Williams 56 ) 0.30L 4th Avitus ( A Balloo 60 ) 0.60L See full results | A Balloo 60 0.60L | 4 (15) |
| Riccarton Park 05-Mar-25 1200m HEAVY 8 R4 BM 65 Hcp $4,625 (of $25,000) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:12.570, SP: 10.10 In-running: Settled 6th, 800m 6th, 400m 5th 1st Dream Of The Moon ( M J Mcnab 58.5 ) 2nd Avitus ( A Balloo 60 ) 1.00L 3rd Our Clarry ( T Ladouceur 60 , Cd 56 ) 1.80L See full results | A Balloo 60 1.00L | 2 (8) |
| Riccarton Park 19-Feb-25 1200m SOFT 7 R6 BM 65 Hcp $625 (of $25,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:08.890, SP: 6.10 In-running: Settled 7th, 800m 7th, 400m 7th 1st Our Clarry ( T Ladouceur 57.5 , Cd 54 ) 2nd Miss Brittany ( U A Holmquist 56 ) 2.00L 3rd Lady Bankside ( A Najib 55.5 , Cd 52.5 ) 2.80L 5th Avitus ( A Balloo 60 ) 5.80L See full results | A Balloo 60 5.80L | 5 (12) |
| Riccarton Park 25-Jan-25 1200m GOOD 4 R4 BM 65 Hcp $23,000 (of $40,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:09.210, SP: 8.60 In-running: Settled 5th, 800m 5th, 400m 5th 1st Avitus ( A Balloo 58 ) 2nd Angels Wings ( M R Lerner 58 ) 0.10L 3rd Sonnet ( T C Moodley 58 , Cd 56 ) 0.20L See full results | A Balloo 58kg | 1 (12) |
| Riccarton Park 15-Jan-25 1200m GOOD 4 R5 BM 65 Hcp $4,625 (of $25,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:09.990, SP: 8.40 In-running: Settled 2nd, 800m 2nd, 400m 1st 1st Flower Moon ( K Mudhoo 57 ) 2nd Avitus ( K R Hercock 57 ) 0.10L 3rd Miss Brittany ( A Comignaghi 55 ) 0.20L See full results | K R Hercock 57kg 0.10L | 2 (13) |
| Timaru 28-Dec-24 1200m GOOD 4 R6 BM 65 Hcp $925 (of $18,500) Barrier 12, Winning Time: 01:10.900, SP: 36.60 In-running: Settled 6th, 800m 6th, 400m 6th 1st Mogul ( S L Wynne 58.5 ) 2nd I Am Roman ( K R Hercock 59.5 ) 0.50L 3rd Morning Star ( K Williams 55.5 ) 0.70L 4th Avitus ( A Balloo 57 ) 2.00L See full results | A Balloo 57kg 2.00L | 4 (14) |
| Timaru 08-Oct-24 1200m HEAVY 8 R3 BM 65 Hcp $370 (of $18,500) Barrier 15, Winning Time: 01:12.910, SP: 29.60 In-running: Settled 1st, 800m 1st, 400m 1st 1st Annia Aurelia ( A Comignaghi 57 ) 2nd Jack Attack ( T R Moseley 54.5 ) 0.80L 3rd Town Belt ( A Najib 56.5 , Cd 53.5 ) 0.90L 5th Avitus ( C K Kwo 57 ) 3.80L See full results | C K Kwo 57kg 3.80L | 5 (13) |
| Riccarton Park 14-Sep-24 1200m SOFT 7 R2 BM 65 Hcp $600 (of $40,000) Barrier 11, Winning Time: 01:11.400, SP: 27.20 In-running: Settled 12th, 400m 12th 1st Tonia's Dragon ( D Cooper 56 , Cd 53 ) 2nd Mogul ( J Doyle 59 ) 1.50L 3rd Vivacious ( W F Pinn 58 ) 1.90L 10th Avitus ( A Balloo 58 ) 18.90L See full results | A Balloo 58kg 18.90L | 10 (12) |
| Riccarton Park 10-Aug-24 1400m HEAVY 10 R10 BM 65 Hcp $525 (of $35,000) Barrier 19, Winning Time: 01:32.930, SP: 11.60 In-running: Settled 14th, 800m 14th, 400m 13th 1st Victorian Charm ( D Tait 59.5 , Cd 57.5 ) 2nd Iffin Doubt Dance ( S L Wynne 57 ) 0.10L 3rd Bella Rose ( K Bakker 55 , Cd 52 ) 0.90L 8th Avitus ( K R Hercock 58 ) 5.70L See full results | K R Hercock 58kg 5.70L | 8 (15) |
| Riccarton Park 03-Aug-24 1200m HEAVY 10 R6 BM 65 Hcp $1,750 (of $35,000) Barrier 15, Winning Time: 01:15.260, SP: 8.20 In-running: Settled 13th, 800m 13th, 400m 10th 1st Victor Rouge ( D Tait 60 , Cd 57 ) 2nd Tonia's Dragon ( K A Myers 55.5 ) 5.00L 3rd The Immigrant ( K Williams 59 ) 6.30L 4th Avitus ( L Douglas 58 , Cd 56 ) 6.60L See full results | L Douglas 58kg, Cd 56kg 6.60L | 4 (15) |
| Oamaru 21-Jul-24 1200m HEAVY 10 R9 BM 65 Hcp $525 (of $35,000) Barrier 15, Winning Time: 01:15.700, SP: 10.90 In-running: Settled 11th, 800m 11th, 400m 11th 1st Ugo ( L T Hemi 58 ) 2nd Victor Rouge ( D Tait 60 , Cd 57 ) 0.50L 3rd Our Clarry ( T Ladouceur 58.5 , Cd 54.5 ) 1.50L 7th Avitus ( A Balloo 58.5 ) 6.20L See full results | A Balloo 58.5kg 6.20L | 7 (14) |
| Wingatui 02-Jun-24 1200m HEAVY 8 R3 BM 65 Hcp $3,150 (of $35,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:12.780, SP: 7.60 In-running: Settled 5th, 800m 5th, 400m 4th 1st Marvel And Gold ( Y Atchamah 59 , Cd 56 ) 2nd Victor Rouge ( D Tait 59.5 , Cd 56.5 ) 2.80L 3rd Avitus ( A Balloo 58.5 ) 4.10L See full results | A Balloo 58.5kg 4.10L | 3 (13) |
| Wingatui 24-May-24 1200m SOFT 7 R3 BM 65 Hcp $850 (of $17,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:13.510, SP: 4.00 In-running: Settled 5th, 800m 5th, 400m 4th 1st Night Raider ( K Mudhoo 60 ) 2nd Magneto ( K Williams 59.5 ) 0.80L 3rd Town Belt ( D Cooper 54 , Cd 51 ) 1.60L 4th Avitus ( A Balloo 58.5 ) 1.90L See full results | A Balloo 58.5kg 1.90L | 4 (10) |
| Riccarton Park 04-May-24 1200m SOFT 5 R1 BM 65 Hcp $3,150 (of $35,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:09.400, SP: 20.00 In-running: Settled 7th, 400m 7th 1st Sassman ( L Callaway 58.5 ) 2nd Gemma Flitz ( D Cooper 58 , Cd 55 ) 0.20L 3rd Avitus ( A Balloo 58.5 ) 2.00L See full results | A Balloo 58.5kg 2.00L | 3 (16) |
| Timaru 24-Apr-24 1200m GOOD 4 R6 BM 65 Hcp $340 (of $17,000) Barrier 12, Winning Time: 01:09.890, SP: 15.50 In-running: Settled 5th, 800m 5th, 400m 5th 1st French Rose ( W B Kennedy 56 ) 2nd Brancaster Bomber ( A Comignaghi 60 ) 0.30L 3rd Berbizier ( T R Moseley 58.5 ) 2.60L 6th Avitus ( A Balloo 59 ) 5.20L See full results | A Balloo 59kg 5.20L | 6 (14) |
| Riccarton Park 23-Feb-24 1200m GOOD 4 R1 BM 65 Hcp (of $18,500) Barrier 10, Winning Time: 01:09.460, SP: 7.10 In-running: Settled 7th, 800m 7th, 400m 10th 1st Red Vienna ( C A Campbell 59.5 ) 2nd Magneto ( K Williams 57.5 ) 0.50L 3rd Forever Babe ( J J Fawcett 55.5 ) 0.70L 11th Avitus ( B Rogerson 59.5 , Cd 56.5 ) 7.90L See full results | B Rogerson 59.5kg, Cd 56.5kg 7.90L | 11 (11) |
| Riccarton Park 10-Feb-24 1200m SOFT 5 R6 BM 65 Hcp $1,000 (of $40,000) Barrier 11, Winning Time: 01:07.960, SP: 7.80 In-running: Settled 3rd, 800m 3rd, 400m 7th 1st Superbly Written ( N S Parmar 56.5 , Cd 55.5 ) 2nd Deceptio Visus ( A Comignaghi 56.5 ) 1.80L 3rd Magneto ( K Williams 57.5 ) 2.20L 5th Avitus ( D Wilson 59.5 , Cd 55.5 ) 3.70L See full results | D Wilson 59.5kg, Cd 55.5kg 3.70L | 5 (14) |
| Riccarton Park 27-Jan-24 1100m GOOD 3 R3 BM 65 Hcp $3,600 (of $40,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:01.870, SP: 9.30 In-running: Settled 7th, 800m 7th, 400m 7th 1st Angels Wings ( J Kamaruddin 57.5 ) 2nd Superbly Written ( N S Parmar 55 , Cd 54 ) 0.30L 3rd Avitus ( D Wilson 59.5 ) 1.10L See full results | D Wilson 59.5kg 1.10L | 3 (13) |
| Riccarton Park 18-Jan-24 1200m SOFT 5 R3 BM 65 Hcp $925 (of $18,500) Barrier 14, Winning Time: 01:09.760, SP: 8.60 In-running: Settled 2nd, 400m 2nd 1st Warning Signal ( L T Hemi 55.5 ) 2nd Magneto ( K Asano 57 ) 0.40L 3rd Mumbo Jumbo ( B May 56.5 ) 0.60L 4th Avitus ( D Wilson 59.5 , Cd 55.5 ) 1.40L See full results | D Wilson 59.5kg, Cd 55.5kg 1.40L | 4 (14) |
| Timaru 28-Dec-23 1200m SOFT 7 R4 BM 65 Hcp $1,665 (of $18,500) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:11.890, SP: 6.00 In-running: Settled 4th, 800m 4th, 400m 4th 1st Miss Harley Quinn ( G A Jogoo 58 ) 2nd Our Clarry ( S L Wynne 60 ) 0.20L 3rd Avitus ( D Wilson 59.5 ) 2.00L See full results | D Wilson 59.5kg 2.00L | 3 (11) |
| Ascot Park 16-Dec-23 1200m GOOD 4 R2 BM 65 Hcp (of $40,000) Barrier 11, Winning Time: 01:11.420, SP: 17.00 In-running: Settled 2nd, 800m 2nd, 400m 2nd 1st Miss Brittany ( R D Beeharry 55.5 ) 2nd Do Your Part ( A Comignaghi 57.5 ) 0.20L 3rd Earl Of Orkney ( R Muniandy 57.5 , Cd 54 ) 2.00L 11th Avitus ( A Balloo 60 ) 8.50L See full results | A Balloo 60 8.50L | 11 (13) |
| Wingatui 04-Mar-23 1400m SOFT 5 R6 BM 75 Hcp $450 (of $30,000) Barrier 12, Winning Time: 01:24.940, SP: 9.90 In-running: Settled 2nd, 800m 2nd, 400m 3rd 1st Divine Sava ( C R Barnes 55.5 ) 2nd Miss Ella ( T R Moseley 56.5 ) 0.50L 3rd Zoulander ( K Chowdhoory 58.5 ) 4.30L 10th Avitus ( J Kamaruddin 57 , Cd 56 ) 24.20L See full results | J Kamaruddin 57kg, Cd 56kg 24.20L | 10 (12) |
| Riccarton Park 28-Jan-23 1200m SOFT 5 R3 BM 75 Hcp $450 (of $30,000) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:09.850, SP: 3.60 In-running: Settled 6th, 800m 6th, 400m 5th 1st Eptimum ( J J Fawcett 59 ) 2nd Radiant Rosie ( B May 55.5 ) 0.10L 3rd Catalina Bay ( K Chowdhoory 54 ) 0.20L 10th Avitus ( T Moseley 56 ) 6.80L See full results | T Moseley 56kg 6.80L | 10 (12) |
| Ashburton 19-Jan-23 1200m GOOD 3 R3 BM 65 Hcp $7,840 (of $14,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:10.740, SP: 3.50 In-running: Settled 3rd, 800m 3rd, 400m 2nd 1st Avitus ( J Laking 59 ) 2nd Maryweka ( L J Allpress 55.5 ) 2.00L 3rd Betty Spaghetti ( K Chowdhoory 55.5 ) 5.00L See full results | J Laking 59kg | 1 (11) |
| Ashburton 21-Dec-22 1200m HEAVY 10 R3 Restricted 60 Hcp $7,840 (of $14,000) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:12.200, SP: 6.20 In-running: Settled 1st, 800m 1st, 400m 1st 1st Avitus ( J Laking 59.5 ) 2nd Midnight Jane ( T R Moseley 56.5 ) 1.50L 3rd Catalina Bay ( D I M D Oca 58 , Cd 57 ) 3.30L See full results | J Laking 59.5kg | 1 (9) |
| Riccarton Park 05-Nov-22 1200m GOOD 3 R3 BM 65 Hcp (of $50,000) Barrier 15, Winning Time: 01:09.520, SP: 16.00 In-running: Settled 4th, 800m 4th, 400m 9th Sectionals: 600m 00:33.080 1st Lilhoovesgotmoves ( C J Grylls 56.5 ) 2nd Zoulander ( S L Wynne 56 ) 0.50L 3rd Goodanya ( T L Taiaroa 59 , Cd 57 ) 0.70L 13th Avitus ( J Laking 57.5 ) 9.20L See full results | J Laking 57.5kg 9.20L | 13 (15) |
| Riccarton Park 26-Mar-22 1200m SOFT 7 R2 BM 65 Hcp (of $30,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:09.350, SP: 7.70 In-running: Settled 4th, 800m 4th, 400m 3rd 1st Buoyant ( R Mudhoo 58 ) 2nd Can't Say Enough ( A Comignaghi 57 ) 0.80L 3rd Papagena ( S Toolooa 57 , Cd 54 ) 3.10L 12th Avitus ( K Mudhoo 58 ) 10.20L See full results | K Mudhoo 58kg 10.20L | 12 (14) |
| Wingatui 05-Feb-22 1500m SOFT 7 R4 LR 3YO Open Set Weight (of $60,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:33.550, SP: 16.40 In-running: Settled 1st, 800m 4th, 400m 10th 1st Palmetto ( S Muniandy 56.5 ) 2nd Shameless Tart ( T R Moseley 54.5 ) 2.30L 3rd Master Marko ( L Callaway 56.5 ) 2.80L 13th Avitus ( J Laking 56.5 ) 35.10L See full results | J Laking 56.5kg 35.10L | 13 (13) |
| Gore 22-Jan-22 1335m SOFT 7 R7 LR 3YO Open Set Weight $900 (of $60,000) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:21.210, SP: 16.90 In-running: Settled 4th, 800m 5th, 400m 5th 1st Mackenzie Lad ( D I M D Oca 56.5 ) 2nd Ruby's Lad ( C A Campbell 56.5 ) 0.30L 3rd Irish Red ( R Mudhoo 54.5 ) 1.80L 7th Avitus ( J Laking 56.5 ) 6.80L See full results | J Laking 56.5kg 6.80L | 7 (14) |
| Phar Lap Raceway 28-Dec-21 1200m GOOD 3 R3 BM 65 Hcp $240 (of $12,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:15.210, SP: 8.50 In-running: Settled 4th, 800m 4th, 400m 5th 1st Anduin ( K Williams 59.5 ) 2nd Melody Roxx ( C R Barnes 55.5 ) 1.00L 3rd Radegast ( R Mudhoo 58 , Cd 57 ) 1.30L 5th Avitus ( J Laking 57.5 ) 2.80L See full results | J Laking 57.5kg 2.80L | 5 (12) |
| Riccarton Park 10-Nov-21 1400m GOOD 4 R4 3YO Open Set Weight With Penalties $7,400 (of $40,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:24.590, SP: 10.70 In-running: Settled 2nd, 800m 2nd, 400m 2nd 1st Not A Brass Razoo ( S J Macnab 54 ) 2nd Avitus ( J Laking 57.5 ) 0.30L 3rd Belasard ( K Chowdhoory 56 , Cd 55 ) 0.50L See full results | J Laking 57.5kg 0.30L | 2 (12) |
| Wingatui 21-Oct-21 1200m SOFT 7 R5 3YO Mdn Set Weight $6,720 (of $12,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:14.720, SP: 5.50 In-running: Settled 2nd, 800m 2nd, 400m 1st 1st Avitus ( J Laking 57.5 ) 2nd Lockdown Legacy ( K Asano 57.5 ) 0.30L 3rd Beau Rouge ( D R Bothamley 58.5 , Cd 58 ) 1.10L See full results | J Laking 57.5kg | 1 (11) |
| Phar Lap Raceway 08-Oct-21 1200m GOOD 4 R2 3YO Mdn Set Weight $240 (of $12,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:10.200, SP: 23.00 In-running: Settled 2nd, 800m 2nd, 400m 2nd 1st Roca Fundeeda ( R Mudhoo 55.5 , Cd 54.5 ) 2nd Shepherd's Delight ( T L Newman 55.5 ) 0.30L 3rd Beau Rouge ( D R Bothamley 57.5 ) 3.60L 6th Avitus ( C Campbell 57.5 ) 7.80L See full results | C Campbell 57.5kg 7.80L | 6 (14) |
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