Dad Said Yes (AUS) Horse
About
Dad Said Yes is a 4yo bay gelding (male) from Australia trained by John Blacker. He is by the stallion Wordsmith out of the dam Petite Oiseau. He has not yet broken his maiden, failing to win in 12 starts. In his most recent race at Hobart on 28th Dec 2025, David Pires rode him to an 11th-place finish behind the winner Argyll Diamond.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Hobart 28-Dec-25 1200m GOOD 4 R2 MDN-SW (of $25,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:13.390, SP: 101.00 In-running: 800m 8th, 400m 9th Sectionals: 600m 00:36.840 1st Argyll Diamond ( A Darmanin 56.5 ) 2nd Verhoeven ( J Johnstone 58.5 , Cd 61.5 ) 0.15L 3rd Monclere ( C Jordan 58.5 ) 0.25L 11th Dad Said Yes ( D Pires 58.5 ) 7.51L See full results | D Pires 58.5kg 7.51L | 11 (12) |
| Hobart 15-Dec-25 800m SOFT 5 R7 MDN/CL2-TRL Barrier 4, Winning Time: 00:50.640 1st Whisper Of Matilda ( J A Johnstone ) 2nd Olive Girl ( B Muhcu ) 2.75L 3rd Genuine Lady ( S Tsaikos ) 3.50L 6th Dad Said Yes ( D Pires ) 6.75L | D Pires 6.75L | 6 (6) |
| Hobart 11-May-25 1400m GOOD 4 R3 2YO+ Mdn Set Weight (of $25,000) Barrier 13, Winning Time: 01:26.750, SP: 41.00 In-running: Settled 12th, 800m 11th, 400m 10th Sectionals: 600m 00:36.260 1st Skin In The Game ( A Darmanin 58.5 ) 2nd Lord Hear Us ( B Muhcu 58.5 ) 2.00L 3rd Raging Waters ( M Ulucinar 58.5 ) 3.25L 11th Dad Said Yes ( J Radley 58.5 , Cd 57 ) 7.08L See full results | J Radley 58.5kg, Cd 57kg 7.08L | 11 (14) |
| Hobart 27-Apr-25 1400m GOOD 4 R2 2YO+ Mdn Set Weight (of $25,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:26.950, SP: 21.00 In-running: Settled 3rd, 800m 3rd, 400m 3rd Sectionals: 600m 00:36.770 1st Christopher Robin ( G Catania 58.5 ) 2nd Skin In The Game ( A Darmanin 58.5 ) 0.10L 3rd May We All ( H Mccarthy 58.5 ) 1.10L 8th Dad Said Yes ( J Radley 58 , Cd 55 ) 2.55L See full results | J Radley 58kg, Cd 55kg 2.55L | 8 (11) |
| Launceston 11-Apr-25 1400m GOOD 4 R2 2YO+ Mdn Set Weight (of $25,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:25.680, SP: 41.00 In-running: Settled 7th, 800m 7th, 400m 8th Sectionals: 600m 00:34.910 1st Majestic Molly ( T Baker 56 ) 2nd Dubai Affair ( A Darmanin 56 ) 0.50L 3rd Christopher Robin ( G Catania 58.5 ) 1.25L 8th Dad Said Yes ( J Radley 58 , Cd 55 ) 6.15L See full results | J Radley 58kg, Cd 55kg 6.15L | 8 (9) |
| Launceston 28-Mar-25 1400m SOFT 5 R1 3YO+ Mdn Set Weight $1,125 (of $25,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:25.870, SP: 18.00 In-running: Settled 4th, 800m 4th, 400m 4th Sectionals: 600m 00:35.380 1st Smart Artie ( A Darmanin 58.5 ) 2nd High Tail Eagle ( H Mccarthy 58 ) 1.50L 3rd Boho Style ( L G Bingley 56.5 , Cd 54 ) 3.50L 4th Dad Said Yes ( J Radley 58 , Cd 55 ) 5.25L See full results | J Radley 58kg, Cd 55kg 5.25L | 4 (5) |
| Hobart 23-Mar-25 1200m SOFT 5 R2 3YO Mdn Set Weight $3,000 (of $30,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:13.880, SP: 10.00 In-running: Settled 4th, 800m 4th, 400m 4th Sectionals: 600m 00:36.350 1st Smiffy ( L G Bingley 55 , Cd 53.5 ) 2nd Artillery Fire ( E Annells 55 ) 0.75L 3rd Dad Said Yes ( D Pires 57 ) 4.00L See full results | D Pires 57kg 4.00L | 3 (7) |
| Devonport SYNTHETIC 10-Mar-25 1150m SYNTHETIC R1 3YO Mdn Set Weight $3,000 (of $30,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:08.580, SP: 81.00 In-running: Settled 4th, 800m 4th, 400m 5th 1st Get 'Em Warrior ( K G Sanderson 57 ) 2nd Billie The Great ( J A Johnstone 55 , Cd 52 ) 0.75L 3rd Dad Said Yes ( M Ulucinar 57 ) 4.00L See full results | M Ulucinar 57kg 4.00L | 3 (6) |
| Hobart 16-Feb-25 1430m SOFT 5 R4 3YO+ Mdn Set Weight (of $25,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:28.660, SP: 31.00 In-running: Settled 4th, 800m 4th, 400m 4th Sectionals: 600m 00:36.670 1st Shamus Eagle ( C R Wells 58.5 , Cd 57 ) 2nd Rolling In It ( A Darmanin 56.5 ) 1.25L 3rd Whisper Of Matilda ( H Mccarthy 56.5 ) 2.00L 8th Dad Said Yes ( J Radley 58 , Cd 56 ) 6.31L See full results | J Radley 58kg, Cd 56kg 6.31L | 8 (10) |
| Longford 11-Feb-25 800m SOFT 5 R4 3YO-TRL Barrier 2, Winning Time: 00:47.480 1st Dad Said Yes ( J Radley ) 2nd Majestic Molly ( E Annells ) 2.00L 3rd Lady Be Cool ( E B Burke ) 2.20L | J Radley | 1 (5) |
| Launceston 02-Feb-25 1400m SOFT 5 R1 3YO+ Mdn Set Weight (of $25,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:24.850, SP: 201.00 In-running: Settled 14th, 800m 14th, 400m 14th Sectionals: 600m 00:34.960 1st Talk Like That ( H Mccarthy 56.5 ) 2nd Hartfelt ( E B Burke 58 , Cd 56 ) 1.25L 3rd Rolling In It ( A Darmanin 56.5 ) 1.27L 14th Dad Said Yes ( M Ulucinar 58 ) 11.80L See full results | M Ulucinar 58kg 11.80L | 14 (14) |
| Hobart 19-Jan-25 1200m SOFT 5 R1 3YO+ Mdn Set Weight (of $25,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:13.040, SP: 26.00 In-running: Settled 6th, 800m 6th, 400m 9th Sectionals: 600m 00:36.520 1st Tosen Fame ( C R Wells 56.5 , Cd 53.5 ) 2nd Light Force ( D Pires 57 ) 0.46L 3rd Whisper Of Matilda ( H L Blanc 56.5 , Cd 54.5 ) 0.61L 9th Dad Said Yes ( J Radley 57 , Cd 54 ) 9.22L See full results | J Radley 57kg, Cd 54kg 9.22L | 9 (10) |
| Hobart 27-Dec-24 1200m SOFT 5 R2 3YO+ Mdn Set Weight (of $25,000) Barrier 12, Winning Time: 01:12.820, SP: 71.00 In-running: Settled 15th, 800m 15th, 400m 14th Sectionals: 600m 00:35.690 1st Material Madam ( M Ulucinar 56.5 ) 2nd Gazza's Spirit ( I Toker 58.5 ) 1.00L 3rd Geegeehailstorm ( C Newitt 56.5 ) 2.00L 10th Dad Said Yes ( D Pires 57 ) 9.56L See full results | D Pires 57kg 9.56L | 10 (15) |
| Hobart 15-Dec-24 1100m SOFT 5 R2 3YO+ Mdn Set Weight (of $25,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:06.160, SP: 31.00 In-running: Settled 8th, 800m 8th, 400m 8th Sectionals: 600m 00:35.640 1st Sky Land ( C Newitt 55 ) 2nd Gazza's Spirit ( I Toker 58.5 ) 0.30L 3rd Wannabe Ziggy ( T Baker 56.5 ) 0.80L 10th Dad Said Yes ( J Radley 57 , Cd 54 ) 8.40L See full results | J Radley 57kg, Cd 54kg 8.40L | 10 (12) |
| Launceston 22-Nov-24 800m GOOD 4 R7 3Y-TRL Barrier 2, Winning Time: 00:46.340 Sectionals: 600m 00:34.270 1st Dubai Affair ( K Moore ) 2nd Dadandhisgirls ( L G Bingley ) 0.50L 3rd Dad Said Yes ( D Pires ) 2.80L | D Pires 2.80L | 3 (7) |
| Hobart 08-Apr-24 800m SOFT 5 R3 2Y-TRL Barrier 1, Winning Time: 00:46.600 1st Lakestar ( T M Johnstone ) 2nd Kissed By Mist ( E Annells ) 1.00L 3rd Dad Said Yes ( G Catania ) 1.80L | G Catania 1.80L | 3 (4) |
| Hobart 26-Mar-24 800m GOOD 4 R3 2Y-TRL Barrier 2, Winning Time: 00:48.300 Sectionals: 600m 00:34.040 1st Silver Dagger ( T Baker ) 2nd Snow Eagle ( S M Carr ) 4.50L 3rd Geegees Downpour ( K Boxall ) 5.50L 5th Dad Said Yes ( T Johnstone 0 ) 8.50L | T Johnstone 0 8.50L | 5 (5) |
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