Close Talker

 (AUS)
Country
Australia
Foal Date
21-Aug-20
Sex
mare
Colour
bay
Prize Money
$85047
Owners
A E Fairhurst, R Buswell, B E Hoar & M A Cunnold
About

Popular Aussie jockey, Jody McLaughlin's five-year-old bay mare, Close Talker, hails from Down Under. Born to Overshare and Darci Drama, the mare's claim to fame lies in her two career victories. Notably, on November 13, 2024, she achieved her most substantial win at Belmont Park, claiming the $30,000 3yo+ F&M Class 1 Handicap purse.

Race Record
Event SummaryRunner StatsRank
Broome 16-Aug-25 1300m GOOD R6 3YO+ BenchMark 64+ Hcp $477 (of $26,500) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:14.850, SP: 16.00 In-running: Settled 8th, 800m 8th, 400m 10thK Yuill 55.5kg 8.59L8 (10)
Broome 02-Aug-25 1300m GOOD R4 3YO+ CL2 Hcp $1,820 (of $20,000) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:15.330, SP: 6.50 In-running: Settled 4th, 800m 4th, 400m 3rdS Webster 62.5kg 5.30L3 (11)
Broome 25-Jul-25 1100m GOOD R5 2YO+ BenchMark 58+ Hcp $1,820 (of $20,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:03.190, SP: 8.00 In-running: Settled 4th, 800m 4th, 400m 3rdK Yuill 58.5kg 2.30L3 (10)
Bunbury 14-Jun-25 1200m SOFT 5 R5 2YO+ Rest 1 Metro Win Hcp $1,080 (of $60,000) Barrier 10, Winning Time: 01:11.720, SP: 9.50 In-running: Settled 13th, 800m 13th, 400m 13th Sectionals: 600m 00:36.320W Pike 57kg 3.79L9 (13)
Pinjarra Scarpside 31-May-25 1300m SOFT 6 R7 2YO+ Rest 1 Metro Win Hcp $2,340 (of $60,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:18.680, SP: 3.90 In-running: Settled 4th, 800m 4th, 400m 4th Sectionals: 600m 00:35.950W Pike 57kg 1.49L4 (14)
Belmont Park 17-May-25 1200m GOOD 4 R6 2YO+ Rest 1 Metro Win Hcp $11,160 (of $60,000) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:11.430, SP: 9.00 In-running: Settled 9th, 800m 9th, 400m 9th Sectionals: 600m 00:35.430W Pike 56.5kg 2.00L2 (9)
Ascot 30-Apr-25 1200m GOOD 4 R5 2YO+ CL3 Hcp $1,170 (of $30,000) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:10.600, SP: 3.10 In-running: Settled 9th, 800m 9th, 400m 9th Sectionals: 600m 00:35.270W Pike 59.5kg 1.18L4 (9)
Belmont 14-Apr-25 1000m GOOD 4 R7 3UP 0-71 TRL Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:00.440C Azzopardi 4.80L3 (12)
Belmont Park 04-Dec-24 1200m GOOD 3 R4 3YO+ CL3 Hcp (of $30,000) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:12.200, SP: 5.50 In-running: 800m 11th Sectionals: 600m 00:34.470C Parnham 59.5kg 0.00LUPD (11)
Belmont Park 20-Nov-24 1300m GOOD 4 R5 3YO+ CL3 Hcp $540 (of $30,000) Barrier 10, Winning Time: 01:18.100, SP: 4.60 In-running: Settled 10th, 800m 10th, 400m 11th Sectionals: 600m 00:34.110L Campbell 59.5kg, Cd 58kg 8.49L7 (11)
Belmont Park 13-Nov-24 1200m GOOD 4 R3 3YO+ F&M CL1 Hcp $16,440 (of $30,000) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:11.650, SP: 3.50 In-running: Settled 4th, 800m 4th, 400m 3rd Sectionals: 600m 00:35.200L Campbell 601 (8)
Belmont Park 30-Oct-24 1200m GOOD 4 R7 3YO+ F&M CL3 Hcp $2,640 (of $30,000) Barrier 11, Winning Time: 01:11.740, SP: 8.00 In-running: Settled 6th, 800m 6th, 400m 4th Sectionals: 600m 00:35.600L Campbell 60 0.60L3 (11)
Belmont Park 23-Oct-24 1000m GOOD 4 R8 3YO+ CL3 Hcp $1,170 (of $30,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 00:58.780, SP: 5.50 In-running: Settled 3rd, 800m 3rd, 400m 3rd Sectionals: 600m 00:34.300H Watson 58kg 0.90L4 (13)
Northam 06-Oct-24 1000m GOOD 4 R8 3YO+ CL3 Hcp $5,580 (of $30,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 00:57.520, SP: 3.90 In-running: Settled 4th, 800m 4th, 400m 4thH Watson 57.5kg 0.80L2 (7)
Belmont 16-Sep-24 1000m GOOD 4 R7 3UP 0-71 TRL, Winning Time: 01:01.190C Azzopardi 0 1.22L4 (7)
Ascot 20-Apr-24 1000m GOOD 4 R5 G2 2YO+ Rest 1 Metro Win Hcp $1,080 (of $60,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 00:57.940, SP: 7.00 In-running: Settled 5th, 800m 5th, 400m 6th Sectionals: 600m 00:33.990H Watson 54kg 3.70L7 (11)
Ascot 06-Apr-24 1000m GOOD 4 R3 3YO Open Hcp $14,880 (of $80,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 00:57.580, SP: 5.50 In-running: Settled 4th, 800m 4th, 400m 2nd Sectionals: 600m 00:34.230H Watson 55kg 0.10L2 (7)
Ascot 29-Mar-24 1000m GOOD 4 R5 2YO+ CL1 Hcp $5,580 (of $30,000) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 00:59.150, SP: 4.00 In-running: Settled 2nd, 800m 2nd, 400m 2nd Sectionals: 600m 00:34.560H Watson 57kg 1.00L2 (12)
Bunbury 09-Mar-24 1000m GOOD 4 R2 3YO Open Hcp $3,120 (of $80,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 00:58.600, SP: 13.00 In-running: Settled 2nd, 800m 2nd, 400m 2nd Sectionals: 600m 00:34.580B Parnham 54.5kg 1.80L4 (8)
Pinjarra Scarpside 25-Feb-24 1000m GOOD 4 R1 2YO+ Mdn Set Weight $13,700 (of $25,000) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 00:57.350, SP: 7.50 In-running: Settled 1st, 800m 1st, 400m 1st Sectionals: 600m 00:33.530H Watson 55kg1 (12)
Belmont 05-Feb-24 1000m GOOD 4 R11 3YMDN-TRL Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:00.450G O'donnell1 (10)
Northam 31-Aug-23 1300m GOOD 4 R4 3YO MDN $450 (of $25,000) Barrier 11, Winning Time: 01:18.180, SP: 41.00 In-running: Settled 2nd, 800m 2nd, 400m 2nd Sectionals: 600m 00:35.650H Watson 55kg 9.20L9 (11)
Belmont 14-Aug-23 1000m GOOD 4 R7 3YMDN-TRL, Winning Time: 01:02.990H Watson 0 1.50L3 (12)
Lark Hill 07-Feb-23 950m GOOD 4 R7 2Y-TRL, Winning Time: 00:57.680, SP: $0.00H Watson 0 7.18L5 (5)