Couldabeenahandbag (AUS) Horse
About
Couldabeenahandbag is a 4yo brown mare from Australia, trained by Paul Tapper. She is by Nicconi out of Pixilim. So far she has recorded one win. On 2nd Jan 2026 at Esperance Bay she earned her most notable triumph, claiming the $18500.00 Maiden. The filly has been a lucrative choice for punters, offering a 117% return on investment for anyone who supported her throughout her career.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Esperance Bay 02-Jan-26 1100m GOOD 4 R2 MDN $10,508 (of $18,500) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:05.340, SP: 26.00 In-running: 800m 4th, 400m 3rd Sectionals: 600m 00:35.010 1st Couldabeenahandbag ( R Mahony 56 ) 2nd I Had A Dream ( A Hearn 58 ) 0.17L 3rd God's Wrath ( B Gaerth 58 ) 3.64L See full results | R Mahony 56kg | 1 (11) |
| Kalgoorlie 18-May-25 1400m GOOD 4 R2 2YO+ Mdn Set Weight $360 (of $20,000) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:25.160, SP: 19.00 In-running: Settled 6th, 800m 6th, 400m 8th Sectionals: 600m 00:35.920 1st Our Shillayleigh ( L F Fiore 57.5 ) 2nd Icandoit Onmyown ( A P L H Hearn 55.5 ) 1.29L 3rd Sweet Eyes ( K C Yuill 55.5 ) 2.53L 8th Couldabeenahandbag ( C Nicoll 55.5 ) 18.23L See full results | C Nicoll 55.5kg 18.23L | 8 (8) |
| Kalgoorlie 03-May-25 1612m GOOD 4 R2 2YO+ Mdn Set Weight $580 (of $20,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:40.140, SP: 14.00 In-running: Settled 4th, 800m 5th, 400m 4th Sectionals: 600m 00:37.260 1st Alotta Fighting ( K C Yuill 58 ) 2nd Witchy Woods ( N Faithfull 57.5 ) 0.27L 3rd Prophet Steel ( K Dhurun 55.5 ) 1.22L 5th Couldabeenahandbag ( A Hearn 55.5 ) 2.54L See full results | A Hearn 55.5kg 2.54L | 5 (9) |
| Kalgoorlie 25-Apr-25 1400m SOFT 5 R3 2YO+ Mdn Set Weight $580 (of $20,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:25.090, SP: 12.00 In-running: Settled 3rd, 800m 2nd, 400m 2nd 1st Bang For Buck ( N Faithfull 57.5 ) 2nd Aweemaway ( K C Yuill 58 ) 0.42L 3rd Prophet Steel ( K Dhurun 55.5 ) 0.50L 5th Couldabeenahandbag ( C Nicoll 55.5 ) 3.32L See full results | C Nicoll 55.5kg 3.32L | 5 (7) |
| Kalgoorlie 18-Apr-25 1300m SOFT 6 R1 2YO+ Mdn Set Weight $840 (of $20,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:19.000, SP: 12.00 In-running: Settled 6th, 800m 6th, 400m 6th 1st On Just Terms ( N Faithfull 55.5 ) 2nd Aweemaway ( K C Yuill 58 ) 1.55L 3rd Bang For Buck ( C Cooper 57.5 , Cd 55.5 ) 1.95L 4th Couldabeenahandbag ( L Staples 55.5 ) 2.21L See full results | L Staples 55.5kg 2.21L | 4 (6) |
| Kalgoorlie 05-Apr-25 1400m GOOD 4 R1 2YO+ Mdn Set Weight $3,920 (of $20,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:23.970, SP: 20.00 In-running: Settled 5th, 800m 3rd, 400m 3rd Sectionals: 600m 00:35.590 1st Zorbrist ( K Dhurun 57.5 ) 2nd Couldabeenahandbag ( A Hearn 55.5 ) 5.05L 3rd Queen Of Chaos ( C R Nicoll 56 ) 5.30L See full results | A Hearn 55.5kg 5.05L | 2 (6) |
| Esperance Bay 21-Mar-25 1200m GOOD 4 R2 2YO+ Mdn Set Weight $840 (of $20,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:11.560, SP: 51.00 In-running: Settled 8th, 800m 8th, 400m 7th Sectionals: 600m 00:35.880 1st Jazalot ( J A Gray 57 ) 2nd I Had A Dream ( K C Yuill 58 ) 1.79L 3rd Classic Code ( L T Staples 56 ) 2.37L 4th Couldabeenahandbag ( C Nicoll 55 ) 4.09L See full results | C Nicoll 55kg 4.09L | 4 (9) |
| Esperance Bay 02-Mar-25 1100m GOOD 4 R1 2YO+ Mdn Set Weight (of $18,500) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:05.810, SP: 31.00 In-running: Settled 6th, 800m 6th, 400m 6th Sectionals: 600m 00:34.770 1st Tra La La ( M Clark 56 ) 2nd Maze Master ( S J Altieri 58 ) 0.17L 3rd Puissance Playboy ( L T Staples 57 ) 0.20L 10th Couldabeenahandbag ( C Nicoll 55 ) 5.58L See full results | C Nicoll 55kg 5.58L | 10 (11) |
| Kalgoorlie 08-Sep-24 1100m GOOD 4 R2 3YO+ Mdn Set Weight (of $25,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:04.600, SP: 151.00 In-running: Settled 2nd, 800m 2nd, 400m 2nd Sectionals: 600m 00:34.190 1st Camera Action ( K Dhurun 56 ) 2nd Science Degree ( C T Johnston-porter 58 ) 2.60L 3rd Grey Revolution ( Z T Johnston-porter 56 , Cd 54 ) 3.45L 13th Couldabeenahandbag ( K Bennett 53.5 ) 7.54L See full results | K Bennett 53.5kg 7.54L | 13 (13) |
| Ballarat SYNTHETIC 28-Jun-24 1100m SYNTHETIC R1 2YO Mdn Set Weight $675 (of $27,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:05.570, SP: 61.00 In-running: Settled 4th, 800m 4th, 400m 6th Sectionals: 600m 00:34.720 1st Judicial ( L Nolen 58 ) 2nd Capinhand ( F W Kersley 58 ) 2.25L 3rd Wonder Step ( A Darmanin 58 ) 3.00L 8th Couldabeenahandbag ( M Cartwright 56 ) 8.86L See full results | M Cartwright 56kg 8.86L | 8 (9) |
| Sale 29-May-24 1100m GOOD 4 R2 2YO Mdn Set Weight $750 (of $37,500) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:04.830, SP: 21.00 In-running: Settled 8th, 800m 8th, 400m 8th Sectionals: 600m 00:34.940 1st Another Prophet ( M J Dee 56 ) 2nd Regal Secret ( D W Stackhouse 56 ) 1.75L 3rd Peace Baby ( J Mott 58 ) 2.25L 8th Couldabeenahandbag ( B Mcdougall 56 ) 14.00L See full results | B Mcdougall 56kg 14.00L | 8 (8) |
| Sportsbet-Pakenham 21-May-24 800m R5 JumpOut-Synth 1st Couldabeenahandbag ( M Cartwright ) 2nd Athanatos ( Z Spain ) 3rd Bollon ( B Higgins ) | M Cartwright | 1 (7) |
| Sportsbet-Pakenham 14-May-24 800m R5 JumpOut-Synth, Winning Time: 00:45.700 1st Heavenly Shades ( C Hefel ) 2nd Savvyrocker ( B Higgins ) 3rd Queen Amanjena ( L Nolen ) 6th Couldabeenahandbag ( M Cartwright ) | M Cartwright | 6 (7) |
| Pakenham 11-Jan-24 1000m SOFT 6 R1 2YO Mdn Set Weight $1,200 (of $40,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:00.620, SP: 7.50 In-running: Settled 4th, 800m 5th, 400m 4th Sectionals: 600m 00:38.300 1st I Am Velvet ( Z Spain 56 ) 2nd Juviance ( M J Dee 56 ) 0.40L 3rd Peridot Star ( D W Stackhouse 56 ) 3.15L 5th Couldabeenahandbag ( B Mcdougall 56 ) 7.90L See full results | B Mcdougall 56kg 7.90L | 5 (7) |
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