California Gold

(NZ)

Country

New Zealand

Foal Date

30-Sep-19

Sex

gelding

Colour

chestnut

Sire

Vespa

Dam

Fantamo

Prize Money

$35467

Trainer

Virginia Mackle

Owners

John Bartlett & Steve King

About

California Gold is a 5yo chestnut gelding hailing from New Zealand, conditioned by Virginia Mackle. He is the offspring of the sire Vespa and the dam Fantamo. California Gold has secured one victory thus far in his career. His most notable win occurred on February 19, 2025, at Riccarton Park, where he emerged triumphant in the $25000 3yo+ Maiden Set Weight With Allowances.

Race Record

Event Summary	Runner Stats	Rank
Riccarton Park Synthetic 15-May-25 2200m SYNTHETIC R9 BM 75 Hcp $525 (of $35,000) Barrier 10, Winning Time: 02:16.530, SP: 5.30 In-running: Settled 2nd, 1200m 2nd, 800m 2nd, 400m 1st	L Hemi 57kg 5.90L	8 (11)
Riccarton Park Synthetic 03-May-25 2000m SYNTHETIC R10 BM 65 Hcp $6,475 (of $35,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 02:12.800, SP: 3.40 In-running: Settled 1st, 1200m 1st, 800m 1st, 400m 1st	T Davies 59.5kg, Cd 56.5kg 0.30L	2 (8)
Ashburton 16-Apr-25 2200m SOFT 6 R9 BM 65 Hcp $3,060 (of $17,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 02:20.330, SP: 4.70 In-running: Settled 1st, 1200m 1st, 800m 1st, 400m 1st	T Davies 59kg, Cd 56kg 0.10L	2 (10)
Ashburton 03-Apr-25 2200m SOFT 7 R7 BM 65 Hcp $925 (of $18,500) Barrier 13, Winning Time: 02:22.340, SP: 5.60 In-running: Settled 1st, 1200m 1st, 800m 1st, 400m 1st	L Hemi 59kg 0.70L	4 (14)
Ashburton 13-Mar-25 2200m HEAVY 8 R6 BM 65 Hcp $1,665 (of $18,500) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 02:23.870, SP: 12.00 In-running: Settled 3rd, 1200m 3rd, 800m 4th, 400m 5th	L Hemi 58.5kg 3.50L	3 (14)
Riccarton Park 19-Feb-25 2000m SOFT 7 R3 3YO+ Mdn Set Weight With Allowances $14,375 (of $25,000) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 02:06.830, SP: 6.70 In-running: Settled 1st, 800m 1st, 400m 1st	L Hemi 58.5kg	1 (16)
Gore 02-Feb-25 2000m SOFT 5 R1 3YO+ Mdn Set Weight With Allowances $2,250 (of $25,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 02:05.220, SP: 6.70 In-running: Settled 10th, 1200m 10th, 800m 10th, 400m 9th	L Hemi 58.5kg 2.60L	3 (14)
Riccarton Park 15-Jan-25 2000m GOOD 4 R1 3YO+ Mdn Set Weight With Allowances $2,250 (of $25,000) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 02:02.910, SP: 10.40 In-running: Settled 3rd, 800m 3rd, 400m 3rd	L Hemi 58.5kg 2.80L	3 (12)
Reefton 08-Jan-25 2000m SOFT 6 R1 3YO+ Mdn Set Weight With Allowances $1,665 (of $18,500) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 02:09.270, SP: 8.20 In-running: Settled 3rd, 800m 3rd, 400m 3rd	L Hemi 58.5kg 4.60L	3 (7)
Cambridge Synthetic 03-Oct-24 1550m SYNTHETIC R1 3YO+ Mdn Set Weight With Allowances $370 (of $18,500) Barrier 11, Winning Time: 01:33.200, SP: 8.70 In-running: Settled 8th, 1200m 8th, 800m 7th, 400m 7th	M Hashizume 58.5kg 3.60L	5 (9)
Cambridge 18-Sep-24 1550m SYNTHETIC R1 3YO+ Mdn Set Weight With Allowances $370 (of $18,500) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:33.960, SP: 7.30 In-running: Settled 3rd, 800m 3rd, 400m 4th	M Hashizume 58.5kg 4.00L	5 (7)
Cambridge 28-Aug-24 1550m SYNTHETIC R1 3YO+ Mdn Set Weight With Allowances $3,330 (of $18,500) Barrier 10, Winning Time: 01:33.010, SP: 8.60 In-running: Settled 6th, 800m 6th, 400m 5th	M Hashizume 58.5kg 2.00L	2 (11)
Cambridge 14-Aug-24 1300m SYNTHETIC R2 3YO+ Mdn Set Weight With Allowances $340 (of $17,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:16.410, SP: 4.90 In-running: Settled 4th, 800m 4th, 400m 4th	S Spratt 58.5kg 5.10L	5 (7)
Cambridge 10-Jul-24 970m SYNTHETIC R6 2YO+ Mdn Set Weight With Allowances $340 (of $17,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 00:55.870, SP: 4.00 In-running: Settled 7th, 800m 7th, 400m 5th	K Asano 58.5kg 2.20L	5 (9)
New Plymouth Raceway 06-Jun-24 1200m HEAVY 9 R3 3YO+ Mdn Set Weight With Allowances $340 (of $17,000) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:12.740, SP: 26.50 In-running: Settled 9th, 800m 9th, 400m 9th	J Allen 58.5kg, Cd 55.5kg 15.20L	10 (10)
Taupo 22-May-24 1400m HEAVY 8 R8 3YO+ Mdn Set Weight With Allowances $400 (of $20,000) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:29.640, SP: 6.90 In-running: Settled 2nd, 400m 2nd	J Fawcett 58.5kg 4.90L	8 (12)
Tauranga 22-Jul-23 1200m HEAVY 9 R1 3YO Mdn Set Weight $300 (of $15,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:17.360, SP: 4.60 In-running: Settled 1st, 400m 1st	T Mitchell 57.5kg, Cd 55.5kg 3.70L	6 (7)