Couldabeenahandbag (AUS) Horse
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Couldabeenahandbag is a 5yo brown mare from Australia trained by Paul Tapper in Kalgoorlie. She is by Nicconi out of Pixilim. She has claimed two wins so far. On 18 Oct 2026 at Kalgoorlie she recorded her most important triumph, capturing the $24,000 Class Two Handicap. She has proved a profitable selection for punters, delivering a 7% return on investment for those who backed her throughout her career.
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KalgoorlieRace Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Kalgoorlie 18-Oct-26 1300m GOOD 4 R2 CL2 $13,152 (of $24,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:19.450, SP: 6.00 In-running: Settled 2nd, 800m 2nd, 400m 2nd 1st Couldabeenahandbag ( M Derrick 57 ) 2nd Spank Appeal ( H Nottle 60.5 ) 0.22L 3rd Gold Lilly ( A Galati 57 ) 0.27L See full results | M Derrick 57kg | 1 (6) |
| Kalgoorlie 01-Oct-26 1200m GOOD 4 R8 CL2 $5,580 (of $30,300) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:12.100, SP: 6.50 In-running: 800m 2nd, 400m 2nd 1st Wiluna Lass ( G A Taylor 60.5 , Cd 56.5 ) 2nd Couldabeenahandbag ( M Derrick 56.5 ) 0.01L 3rd Gold Lilly ( A Galati 57 ) 0.55L See full results | M Derrick 56.5kg 0.01L | 2 (16) |
| Kalgoorlie 20-Sep-26 1300m GOOD 4 R4 CL2 $5,580 (of $30,250) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:18.360, SP: 9.50 In-running: Settled 4th, 800m 4th, 400m 3rd Sectionals: 600m 00:35.940 1st Blood Brother ( M L A Ramoly 60.5 ) 2nd Couldabeenahandbag ( M Derrick 56 ) 0.77L 3rd Whatyoutalkinbout ( L F Fiore 58.5 ) 0.91L See full results | M Derrick 56kg 0.77L | 2 (14) |
| Kalgoorlie 06-Sep-26 1200m SOFT 6 R3 CL2 $2,112 (of $24,200) Barrier 10, Winning Time: 01:12.710, SP: 12.00 In-running: 800m 4th, 400m 4th 1st Morf ( J K H Tsang 62 , Cd 60 ) 2nd Alotofbanter ( A P L H Hearn 54 ) 1.58L 3rd Couldabeenahandbag ( M Derrick 56 ) 1.97L See full results | M Derrick 56kg 1.97L | 3 (12) |
| Kalgoorlie 23-Aug-26 1100m SOFT 5 R3 CL2 $2,112 (of $24,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:06.770, SP: 12.00 In-running: 800m 6th, 400m 6th Sectionals: 600m 00:36.060 1st Offshore ( Z T Johnston-porter 55 ) 2nd Moriah ( H J Nottle 54 ) 1.24L 3rd Couldabeenahandbag ( M Derrick 56 ) 1.28L See full results | M Derrick 56kg 1.28L | 3 (11) |