California Gold (2019) Horse
About
California Gold is a 6yo chestnut gelding trained by Virginia Mackle. He is by Vespa out of Fantamo. He has secured three wins in his career so far. On 19 February 2025 at Riccarton Park, he achieved his most notable triumph, claiming the $25,000 3yo+ Maiden Set Weight With Allowances.
Raced At
Timaru
• Riccarton Park
• Oamaru
• Riccarton Park Synthetic
• Ashburton
• Gore
• Reefton
• Cambridge
• Pukekura Raceway
• Taupo
• TaurangaRace Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Timaru 28-Dec-25 2200m SOFT 5 R5 BM 75 Hcp $370 (of $18,500) Barrier 10, Winning Time: 02:17.410, SP: 10.80 1st Rosso ( T Moodley 60.5 , Cd 61.5 ) 2nd Star Ballot ( B Murray 60 ) 3.50L 3rd Sauvage ( K R Hercock 54 ) 5.80L 8th California Gold ( L Hemi 57.5 ) 21.50L See full results | L Hemi 57.5kg 21.50L | 8 (9) |
| Timaru 19-Nov-25 2200m GOOD 4 R9 BM 75 Hcp $10,360 (of $18,500) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 02:18.690, SP: 3.00 In-running: Settled 10th, 800m 10th, 400m 9th 1st California Gold ( L Hemi 55.5 ) 2nd Cosmetic Virtue ( K Williams 54.5 ) 1.80L 3rd Malfy Rosa ( K Bakker 56.5 , Cd 53.5 ) 2.00L See full results | L Hemi 55.5kg | 1 (13) |
| Riccarton Park 15-Nov-25 2600m HEAVY 8 R2 BM 82 Hcp $975 (of $65,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 02:44.460, SP: 22.50 In-running: Settled 2nd, 1200m 2nd, 800m 2nd, 400m 2nd 1st Rosso ( D W Stackhouse 54 ) 2nd Moussaieff ( D Cooper 54.5 , Cd 52.5 ) 5.50L 3rd Steal My Thunder ( J Doyle 55.5 ) 5.90L 9th California Gold ( L Hemi 54 ) 28.90L See full results | L Hemi 54kg 28.90L | 9 (10) |
| Riccarton Park 25-Oct-25 3000m GOOD 4 R7 BM 82 Hcp $2,500 (of $50,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 03:09.530, SP: 18.80 In-running: Settled 7th, 1200m 6th, 800m 4th, 400m 6th 1st I'M A Dirty Rascal ( O P Bosson 57 ) 2nd Tempest Moon ( J Doyle 54 ) 0.30L 3rd Star Ballot ( S R Weatherley 56.5 ) 1.10L 4th California Gold ( L Hemi 54 ) 1.90L See full results | L Hemi 54kg 1.90L | 4 (13) |
| Timaru 09-Oct-25 2200m SOFT 5 R5 BM 75 Hcp $925 (of $18,500) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 02:20.980, SP: 3.20 In-running: Settled 2nd, 1200m 2nd, 800m 2nd, 400m 2nd 1st Kindling Spark ( L T Hemi 58 ) 2nd She's So Reliable ( B Queiroz 56.5 ) 2.30L 3rd Diamond Riviere ( S Toolooa 54 ) 3.60L 4th California Gold ( K Bakker 59 , Cd 56 ) 4.10L See full results | K Bakker 59kg, Cd 56kg 4.10L | 4 (7) |
| Timaru 24-Sep-25 2200m HEAVY 8 R9 BM 75 Hcp $10,360 (of $18,500) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 02:24.920, SP: 5.80 In-running: Settled 2nd, 1200m 2nd, 800m 3rd, 400m 2nd 1st California Gold ( L Hemi 55.5 ) 2nd Uraskyfullastars ( B M Murray 54 ) 1.00L 3rd Cosmetic Virtue ( K Williams 54 ) 1.30L See full results | L Hemi 55.5kg | 1 (12) |
| Timaru 07-Sep-25 2200m GOOD 3 R4 BM 75 Hcp $3,330 (of $18,500) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 02:18.880, SP: 8.10 In-running: Settled 1st, 1200m 1st, 800m 1st, 400m 1st 1st Koyama ( Y Atchamah 59 , Cd 57 ) 2nd California Gold ( C K Kwo 54 ) 2.00L 3rd Waihora Mist ( K Bakker 54 , Cd 53 ) 5.00L See full results | C K Kwo 54kg 2.00L | 2 (8) |
| Oamaru 15-Aug-25 2200m SOFT 7 R5 BM 65 Hcp $340 (of $17,000) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 02:23.260, SP: 10.80 In-running: Settled 9th, 1200m 9th, 800m 9th, 400m 9th 1st Cosmetic Virtue ( K Williams 56 ) 2nd El Ultimo ( K Mudhoo 58.5 ) 0.80L 3rd Wild Jakkal ( R Mudhoo 55.5 ) 4.60L 6th California Gold ( L Hemi 59 ) 8.60L See full results | L Hemi 59kg 8.60L | 6 (13) |
| Oamaru 20-Jul-25 1600m HEAVY 10 R10 BM 65 Hcp $525 (of $35,000) Barrier 12, Winning Time: 01:45.270, SP: 15.20 In-running: Settled 2nd, 800m 2nd, 400m 4th 1st Divine Spirit ( A K Riddell 57 , Cd 55 ) 2nd David Moss ( K Mudhoo 58 ) 2.50L 3rd Irish Miss ( B E Grylls 56.5 ) 2.60L 8th California Gold ( L Hemi 59.5 ) 8.00L See full results | L Hemi 59.5kg 8.00L | 8 (14) |
| 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 1st Funfetti ( A Comignaghi 57 ) 2nd Hey Mickey ( K Mudhoo 57 ) 4.00L 3rd Tomyturbo ( K Chowdhoory 56.5 ) 4.20L 8th California Gold ( L Hemi 57 ) 5.90L See full results | L Hemi 57kg 5.90L | 8 (11) |
| Riccarton Park SYNTHETIC 03-May-25 2000m SYNTHETIC 10 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 1st Matetsi ( K Williams 55 ) 2nd California Gold ( T Davies 59.5 ) 0.30L 3rd Chase 'N' Gold ( A K Riddell 54 , Cd 51 ) 1.60L See full results | T Davies 59.5kg 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 1st Hey Mickey ( K Mudhoo 58.5 ) 2nd California Gold ( T Davies 59 ) 0.10L 3rd Declare ( S L Wynne 55 , Cd 55.5 ) 0.90L See full results | T Davies 59kg 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 1st Hey Mickey ( U A Holmquist 54 ) 2nd Matetsi ( Y Atchamah 55 , Cd 54 ) 0.20L 3rd On The Rivet ( T C Moodley 55 , Cd 54 ) 0.50L 4th California Gold ( L Hemi 59 ) 0.70L See full results | 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 1st Malfy Rosa ( K R Hercock 57.5 ) 2nd Strong ( K Williams 59.5 ) 0.20L 3rd California Gold ( L Hemi 58.5 ) 3.50L See full results | 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 1st California Gold ( L Hemi 58.5 ) 2nd Imperative ( C A Campbell 56.5 ) 1.30L 3rd Darkhan Roar ( M R Lerner 58.5 ) 2.60L See full results | 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 1st Brusset ( Y Atchamah 56.5 , Cd 54.5 ) 2nd Imperative ( C A Campbell 56.5 ) 0.80L 3rd California Gold ( L Hemi 58.5 ) 2.60L See full results | 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 1st Wry Smile ( A Comignaghi 58.5 ) 2nd Brusset ( Y Atchamah 56.5 , Cd 54.5 ) 1.80L 3rd California Gold ( L Hemi 58.5 ) 2.80L See full results | 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 1st Spinayarn ( A Comignaghi 58.5 ) 2nd High Pins ( K R Hercock 58.5 ) 3.30L 3rd California Gold ( L Hemi 58.5 ) 4.60L See full results | L Hemi 58.5kg 4.60L | 3 (7) |
| Cambridge 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 1st Irish Twist ( S C Spratt 58.5 ) 2nd Mohi Place ( T Mitchell 58.5 , Cd 57.5 ) 0.20L 3rd Pirates 'N' Gold ( C J Grylls 58.5 ) 1.50L 5th California Gold ( M Hashizume 58.5 ) 3.60L See full results | 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 1st Wainui Bay ( M Cartwright 56.5 ) 2nd Irish Twist ( S C Spratt 58.5 ) 3.30L 3rd Tiffanee ( D J Danis 56.5 ) 3.50L 5th California Gold ( M Hashizume 58.5 ) 4.00L See full results | 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 1st Retrostar ( C J Grylls 56 ) 2nd California Gold ( M Hashizume 58.5 ) 2.00L 3rd Dancin In The Dark ( T Mitchell 58.5 , Cd 57.5 ) 2.30L See full results | 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 1st Magnastar ( C J Grylls 56 ) 2nd Costae ( K A Myers 54 ) 0.80L 3rd Mustang Morgan ( M Cartwright 56 ) 4.10L 5th California Gold ( S Spratt 58.5 ) 5.10L See full results | 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 1st Sister Ping ( K A Myers 53.5 ) 2nd Tomoe Gozen ( B D Rogerson 56.5 , Cd 54.5 ) 0.50L 3rd Launder ( M Hashizume 56.5 ) 0.70L 5th California Gold ( K Asano 58.5 ) 2.20L See full results | K Asano 58.5kg 2.20L | 5 (9) |
| Pukekura 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 1st Lazio ( T C Moodley 58.5 , Cd 55.5 ) 2nd Leica Ace ( L Douglas 56.5 , Cd 55 ) 3.80L 3rd Rosesrred ( A Mudhoo 56.5 , Cd 52.5 ) 5.60L 10th California Gold ( J Allen 58.5 , Cd 55.5 ) 15.20L See full results | 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 1st Washi ( S C Spratt 56.5 ) 2nd Sonnet ( V A Colgan 56.5 ) 0.80L 3rd Camden ( C J Grylls 56.5 ) 3.10L 8th California Gold ( J Fawcett 58.5 ) 4.90L See full results | J Fawcett 58.5kg 4.90L | 8 (12) |
| Tauranga 22-Jul-23 1200m SOFT 9 R1 Gartshore Construction Mdn $300 (of $15,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:17.360, SP: 4.60 In-running: Settled 1st, 400m 1st 1st Lovearoadie ( M Kareem 55.5 , Cd 52.5 ) 2nd Villon ( S C Spratt 57.5 ) 1.30L 3rd Day In Lieu ( A C Goindasamy 55.5 ) 2.80L UPL California Gold ( T Mitchell 57.5 , Cd 59.5 ) 3.70L See full results | T Mitchell 57.5kg, Cd 59.5kg 3.70L | UPD (7) |
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