Dark Helmet (2020) Horse

Foal Date

27-Oct-20

Sex

mare

Colour

bay

Sire

Shamexpress

Dam

Tiz Kate

Prize Money

16825

Trainer

Danny Penna

Owners

On Fire Racing (Mgr: J P Kersten), S R Aylett, A Darcy, B W Edwards, Defined Benefits (Mgr: P L Edwards), M Gasparis, A Poulter, Ms N Rantanen Reynolds, M G Turner, Money Tree (Mgr: K A Wood) & C Jones

About

Dark Helmet is a 5yo bay mare trained by Danny Penna, who operates out of Clare. She is by Shamexpress out of Tiz Kate. The filly has yet to break her maiden, having failed to win in 26 starts. In her most recent start at Bordertown on 12 Sep 2025, she was ridden by Wesley Cave and finished 11th, behind the winner Strazz.

Raced At

Bordertown • Morphettville • Port Augusta • Gawler • Balaklava • Clare • Morphettville Parks • Murray Bdge • Oakbank

Race Record

Event Summary	Runner Stats	Rank
Bordertown 12-Sep-25 1550m GOOD 4 R3 3YO+ Mdn Set Weight (of $19,500) Barrier 12, Winning Time: 01:36.200, SP: 151.00 In-running: Settled 3rd, 1200m 3rd, 800m 3rd, 400m 7th 1st Strazz ( C Tootell 56 , Cd 57.5 ) 2nd Hasta La Oriental ( K Walters 58 ) 0.37L 3rd Petit Eagle ( A Livesey 56 ) 0.39L 11th Dark Helmet ( W Cave 56 ) 16.51L See full results	W Cave 56kg 16.51L	11 (12)
Morphettville 03-Sep-25 2037m SOFT 7 R1 3YO+ Mdn Set Weight $925 (of $25,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 02:12.120, SP: 41.00 In-running: Settled 5th, 1200m 3rd, 800m 4th, 400m 6th Sectionals: 600m 00:38.080 1st Oh Lovey No ( M Chadwick 56 , Cd 58 ) 2nd Fiery Moon ( M Wolanin 56 , Cd 59 ) 1.54L 3rd Dexter Dream ( B King 58 , Cd 60 ) 2.97L 7th Dark Helmet ( P Brewster 56 , Cd 53 ) 13.02L See full results	P Brewster 56kg, Cd 53kg 13.02L	7 (7)
Port Augusta 24-Aug-25 1498m GOOD R4 3YO+ Mdn Set Weight $725 (of $19,500) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:30.170, SP: 26.00 In-running: Settled 5th, 800m 5th, 400m 6th 1st Normie No Show ( M Collett 58 ) 2nd Cracken Good Time ( S Fawke 58 ) 1.24L 3rd Tuff Operator ( M Wolanin 58 , Cd 60 ) 2.27L 8th Dark Helmet ( A Webb 56 , Cd 54 ) 11.44L See full results	A Webb 56kg, Cd 54kg 11.44L	8 (11)
Gawler 03-Aug-25 1700m SOFT 7 R1 3YO+ Mdn Set Weight $925 (of $25,000) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:49.990, SP: 26.00 In-running: Settled 8th, 1200m 8th, 800m 10th, 400m 5th Sectionals: 600m 00:39.810 1st Los Alamoss ( C Tootell 56 , Cd 58 ) 2nd Oh Lovey No ( M Chadwick 56 , Cd 58 ) 1.32L 3rd Kaotic Billy ( R Milnes 58 ) 1.86L 6th Dark Helmet ( A Warren 56 , Cd 53 ) 8.14L See full results	A Warren 56kg, Cd 53kg 8.14L	6 (12)
Balaklava 30-Jul-25 1400m HEAVY 9 R3 2YO+ Mdn Set Weight $925 (of $25,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:24.610, SP: 71.00 In-running: Settled 1st, 800m 1st, 400m 2nd 1st Blue Isles ( M Wolanin 53.5 , Cd 56 ) 2nd Titan Rising ( C Murtagh 58 ) 0.99L 3rd Elite Thunder ( J Toeroek 57.5 ) 2.30L 7th Dark Helmet ( B King 56 , Cd 54 ) 4.34L See full results	B King 56kg, Cd 54kg 4.34L	7 (13)
Port Augusta 20-Jul-25 1200m GOOD R2 2YO+ Mdn Set Weight $725 (of $19,500) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:12.650, SP: 31.00 In-running: Settled 6th, 800m 6th, 400m 6th 1st Strasbeau ( M Collett 57.5 ) 2nd Neverends ( S Metcalfe 53.5 ) 6.23L 3rd Barbados Ninja ( D Caboche 55.5 ) 7.28L 6th Dark Helmet ( B King 56 , Cd 54 ) 10.26L See full results	B King 56kg, Cd 54kg 10.26L	6 (9)
Balaklava 09-Jul-25 1050m SOFT 6 R1 3YO+ Mdn Set Weight (of $25,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 00:59.350, SP: 151.00 In-running: Settled 10th, 800m 10th, 400m 9th Sectionals: 600m 00:33.250 1st Mighty Aphrodite ( J Toeroek 57.5 ) 2nd Tiddy Widdy ( A Livesey 55.5 ) 1.08L 3rd Lottie Jane ( T Johnstone 55.5 ) 4.58L 10th Dark Helmet ( S Metcalfe 56 ) 12.78L See full results	S Metcalfe 56kg 12.78L	10 (11)
Port Augusta 22-Jun-25 1498m GOOD 4 R1 2YO+ Mdn Set Weight (of $19,500) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:30.890, SP: 101.00 In-running: Settled 2nd, 800m 3rd, 400m 8th 1st Blondi's Bombshell ( S Fawke 56 ) 2nd Petra's Girl ( S Potter 56 , Cd 57 ) 0.55L 3rd Wirrinya ( C Tootell 56 , Cd 57.5 ) 1.53L 9th Dark Helmet ( P Brewster 56 , Cd 54 ) 19.36L See full results	P Brewster 56kg, Cd 54kg 19.36L	9 (10)
Balaklava 18-Jun-25 1200m SOFT 6 R2 3YO+ Mdn Set Weight (of $25,000) Barrier 13, Winning Time: 01:11.120, SP: 101.00 In-running: Settled 11th, 800m 11th, 400m 11th Sectionals: 600m 00:34.950 1st Stomp'em ( C Tootell 57.5 , Cd 59.5 ) 2nd Territorian ( J Holder 57.5 ) 0.11L 3rd Vaniteux ( B King 55.5 , Cd 57.5 ) 1.61L 13th Dark Helmet ( P Brewster 56 , Cd 53 ) 12.15L See full results	P Brewster 56kg, Cd 53kg 12.15L	13 (13)
Port Augusta 08-Jun-25 1100m GOOD R2 2YO+ Mdn Hcp $725 (of $19,500) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:06.430, SP: 31.00 In-running: Settled 6th, 800m 6th, 400m 8th 1st Sha Na Na ( B King 54.5 , Cd 56.5 ) 2nd Bright Show ( A Webb 54.5 , Cd 55 ) 0.01L 3rd Eleventh Hour ( C Tootell 58 , Cd 59.5 ) 3.44L 7th Dark Helmet ( P Brewster 54.5 , Cd 52.5 ) 13.34L See full results	P Brewster 54.5kg, Cd 52.5kg 13.34L	7 (12)
Clare 14-Feb-25 1100m GOOD 4 R2 3YO+ F&M Mdn Set Weight $725 (of $19,500) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:05.700, SP: 151.00 In-running: Settled 6th, 800m 6th, 400m 7th 1st Sumambistarr ( B Price 57.5 ) 2nd Supreme Valkyrie ( T Voorham 57.5 ) 0.37L 3rd Idracowra ( R Milnes 57.5 ) 0.70L 7th Dark Helmet ( S Metcalfe 57.5 ) 10.92L See full results	S Metcalfe 57.5kg 10.92L	7 (9)
Morphettville Parks 29-Jan-25 1000m GOOD 4 R3 3YO+ F&M Mdn Set Weight (of $25,000) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 00:58.770, SP: 201.00 In-running: Settled 12th, 800m 12th, 400m 10th Sectionals: 600m 00:34.710 1st Beurre Rouge ( T Voorham 57.5 ) 2nd Supreme Valkyrie ( J Holder 57.5 ) 0.17L 3rd Sumambistarr ( B Price 57.5 ) 1.08L 11th Dark Helmet ( S Metcalfe 57.5 ) 14.80L See full results	S Metcalfe 57.5kg 14.80L	11 (12)
Murray Bdge 08-Dec-24 1400m GOOD 3 R5 4YO+ M Restricted 58 Hcp (of $25,000) Barrier 10, Winning Time: 01:26.460, SP: 61.00 In-running: Settled 10th, 800m 10th, 400m 10th 1st Off The Cuff ( J Tzaferis 54 ) 2nd Fiamette ( S Fawke 56.5 ) 0.46L 3rd Lady Skylla ( J Potter 60 ) 0.62L 10th Dark Helmet ( A Livesey 54 ) 13.66L See full results	A Livesey 54kg 13.66L	10 (10)
Clare 01-Dec-24 1800m SOFT 5 R2 4YO+ Mdn Set Weight $725 (of $19,500) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 02:00.230, SP: 31.00 In-running: Settled 5th, 1200m 5th, 800m 4th, 400m 4th Sectionals: 600m 00:37.780 1st Amber Nook ( R Milnes 56 ) 2nd Glacies Heart ( A Jordsjo 56 ) 1.10L 3rd I Love This Song ( B King 58 , Cd 60 ) 6.40L 6th Dark Helmet ( P Brewster 56 , Cd 53 ) 12.40L See full results	P Brewster 56kg, Cd 53kg 12.40L	6 (11)
Balaklava 20-Nov-24 1200m GOOD 4 R2 3YO+ F&M Mdn Set Weight (of $25,000) Barrier 10, Winning Time: 01:11.480, SP: 51.00 In-running: Settled 9th, 800m 9th, 400m 10th Sectionals: 600m 00:34.190 1st Loca Bella ( L Neindorf 56 ) 2nd Bellentia ( M Collett 56 ) 0.17L 3rd Bellezze ( M Nunes 56 ) 1.87L 9th Dark Helmet ( T Pannell 57.5 ) 12.02L See full results	T Pannell 57.5kg 12.02L	9 (10)
Morphettville 05-Nov-24 1800m GOOD 4 R1 3UP MDN-SW (of $25,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:51.470, SP: 26.00 In-running: Settled 9th, 1200m 8th, 800m 8th, 400m 8th 1st Reciprocal ( S Payne 56.5 ) 2nd Royal Victory ( L Neindorf 56.5 ) 0.10L 3rd I Love This Song ( M Nunes 58 ) 1.40L 10th Dark Helmet ( J Opperman 56 ) 5.30L See full results	J Opperman 56kg 5.30L	10 (12)
Gawler 25-Oct-24 2100m SOFT 5 R1 3YO+ Mdn Set Weight $925 (of $25,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 02:14.660, SP: 6.50 In-running: Settled 4th, 1200m 4th, 800m 4th, 400m 4th Sectionals: 600m 00:38.580 1st Mercury Flyer ( S L Fawke 58 ) 2nd Rivoli View ( T Pannell 58 ) 0.20L 3rd Rhinestone Rory ( J Toeroek 58 ) 0.30L 5th Dark Helmet ( J Opperman 56 ) 4.80L See full results	J Opperman 56kg 4.80L	5 (7)
Balaklava 02-Oct-24 1200m GOOD 3 R2 3YO+ Mdn Set Weight (of $25,000) Barrier 13, Winning Time: 01:09.510, SP: 19.00 In-running: Settled 13th, 800m 13th, 400m 13th Sectionals: 600m 00:34.360 1st Tall Letter ( T Pannell 58 ) 2nd In Cinque ( M Collett 54 ) 0.60L 3rd Leaving Las Vegas ( L J Neindorf 56 ) 1.50L 13th Dark Helmet ( B King 56 , Cd 53 ) 19.20L See full results	B King 56kg, Cd 53kg 19.20L	13 (13)
Murray Bdge 18-Sep-24 1200m GOOD 4 R3 3YO+ Mdn Set Weight $2,450 (of $25,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:13.890, SP: 26.00 In-running: Settled 11th, 800m 11th, 400m 12th Sectionals: 600m 00:36.760 1st Tottori ( J Toeroek 58 ) 2nd Flying Yank ( F A Atkinson 56 , Cd 54 ) 3.50L 3rd Dark Helmet ( B King 56 ) 3.50L See full results	B King 56kg 3.50L	3 (14)
Thomas Farms RC Murray Bridge 06-Sep-24 1000m GOOD 4 R12 MDN-TRL, Winning Time: 01:01.320 1st Swiss Wish ( C R Murray ) 2nd Bold Discent ( S L Payne ) 3.30L 3rd Dark Helmet ( B King ) 3.60L	B King 3.60L	3 (12)
Murray Bdge 24-Jul-24 1000m SOFT 5 R3 3YO+ F&M Mdn Set Weight (of $25,000) Barrier 10, Winning Time: 00:58.030, SP: 26.00 In-running: Settled 14th, 800m 14th, 400m 14th Sectionals: 600m 00:33.660 1st Mazovia ( J B Opperman 57 ) 2nd Ny Kee ( J Toeroek 57 ) 3.00L 3rd Shimshalar ( A Lai 57 , Cd 54 ) 4.80L 14th Dark Helmet ( L Neindorf 57 ) 10.30L See full results	L Neindorf 57kg 10.30L	14 (14)
Balaklava 19-Jun-24 1400m SOFT 6 R3 2YO+ Mdn Set Weight $925 (of $25,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:23.490, SP: 14.00 In-running: Settled 3rd, 800m 4th, 400m 4th Sectionals: 600m 00:35.730 1st Saint Michael ( M Collett 58 , Cd 56.5 ) 2nd Thinkingnintynine ( J B Opperman 57.5 ) 0.90L 3rd Jacobs Gate ( T Voorham 58 ) 2.20L 6th Dark Helmet ( J Tzaferis 55.5 ) 6.50L See full results	J Tzaferis 55.5kg 6.50L	6 (14)
Balaklava 05-Jun-24 1400m SOFT 6 R2 2YO+ Mdn Set Weight $925 (of $25,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:23.660, SP: 7.00 In-running: Settled 3rd, 800m 4th, 400m 3rd Sectionals: 600m 00:37.560 1st Lifestyles ( E Finnegan 57.5 ) 2nd Nurys ( A Lindsay 56 ) 0.30L 3rd Super Intelligent ( C Munro 55.5 , Cd 53.5 ) 3.30L 6th Dark Helmet ( J Tzaferis 55.5 ) 4.30L See full results	J Tzaferis 55.5kg 4.30L	6 (12)
Murray Bdge 25-May-24 1400m SOFT 5 R2 3YO+ Mdn Set Weight $1,850 (of $50,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:23.740, SP: 11.00 In-running: Settled 8th, 800m 8th, 400m 7th Sectionals: 600m 00:34.300 1st Dolcemente ( C R Murray 55.5 ) 2nd Gold Spy ( B Price 57.5 ) 0.50L 3rd Valieva ( J B Potter 56 ) 1.90L 5th Dark Helmet ( J Holder 55.5 ) 2.40L See full results	J Holder 55.5kg 2.40L	5 (14)
Murray Bdge 15-May-24 1200m SOFT 5 R2 2YO+ F&M Mdn Set Weight $925 (of $25,000) Barrier 13, Winning Time: 01:11.500, SP: 26.00 In-running: Settled 12th, 800m 12th, 400m 13th Sectionals: 600m 00:35.890 1st Endless Faith ( S L Payne 57.5 ) 2nd Our Glamour Girl ( C Munro 57.5 , Cd 54.5 ) 0.30L 3rd The Last Flash ( T Hutchinson 57 , Cd 54 ) 1.10L 5th Dark Helmet ( J Holder 57 ) 2.20L See full results	J Holder 57kg 2.20L	5 (14)
Gawler 25-Apr-24 1200m SOFT 5 R3 3YO Mdn Set Weight $925 (of $25,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:13.520, SP: 20.00 In-running: Settled 8th, 800m 8th, 400m 9th Sectionals: 600m 00:36.650 1st Tara Rani ( E Finnegan 55.5 ) 2nd Nicish ( L J Neindorf 55.5 ) 0.10L 3rd Thavma ( S Logan 57.5 ) 1.90L 6th Dark Helmet ( K Crowther 55.5 ) 4.20L See full results	K Crowther 55.5kg 4.20L	6 (10)
Clare 30-Mar-24 1100m GOOD 4 R3 2YO+ F&M Mdn Set Weight $1,500 (of $19,500) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:07.230, SP: 10.00 In-running: Settled 4th, 800m 4th, 400m 6th 1st True Gem ( W Cave 56.5 ) 2nd Wadaana ( P Brewster 56.5 , Cd 52.5 ) 0.70L 3rd Tara Rani ( S Logan 56.5 ) 1.50L 4th Dark Helmet ( T Hutchinson 56.5 , Cd 53.5 ) 1.80L See full results	T Hutchinson 56.5kg, Cd 53.5kg 1.80L	4 (9)
Oakbank 15-Mar-24 1050m GOOD 4 R7 3Y-TRL, Winning Time: 01:05.820 1st Santastico ( T Pannell ) 2nd Give Some Lip ( B Price ) 0.10L 3rd True Gem ( J B Opperman ) 0.50L 8th Dark Helmet ( K Crowther 0 ) 13.20L	K Crowther 0 13.20L	8 (9)
Gawler 29-Feb-24 1000m GOOD 4 R10 3Y-TRL, Winning Time: 01:01.990 1st Walk Like An Angel ( J Holder ) 2nd Macspark ( T Pannell ) 1.20L 3rd The Plastics ( B King ) 1.80L 5th Dark Helmet ( K Crowther 0 ) 3.00L	K Crowther 0 3.00L	5 (10)
Thomas Farms RC Murray Bridge 12-Feb-24 800m R8 3Y- JO 1st Top Of The Ridge ( D Caboche ) 2nd Dark Helmet ( T Pannell ) 3rd Spirit Of Camelot ( J Eaton )	T Pannell	2 (5)
Murray Bridge GH 07-Sep-23 1000m SOFT 6 R7 3Y-TRL, Winning Time: 01:00.790 1st Dubenenko ( T Voorham 0 ) 2nd Diamonds Choice ( D Tourneur 0 ) 0.10L 3rd Holpin ( D Caboche 0 ) 0.50L 7th Dark Helmet ( T Pannell 0 ) 7.70L	T Pannell 0 7.70L	7 (8)
Morphettville 15-Aug-23 600m SOFT 5 R6 3Y- JO 1st Nicish ( C Munro ) 3rd Maheno ( R J Hurdle ) 5th Dark Helmet ( T Pannell )	T Pannell	5 (5)
Murray Bridge GH 20-Apr-23 1000m GOOD 4 R2 2Y-TRL, Winning Time: 00:59.310 1st Bolted In ( J Eaton 0 ) 2nd Geeijo ( J Toeroek 0 ) 0.80L 3rd Sioux Warrior ( E Finnegan 0 ) 2.00L 8th Dark Helmet ( K Crowther 0 ) 8.30L	K Crowther 0 8.30L	8 (9)
Morphettville Parks 11-Apr-23 600m R2 2Y-JO 2nd Geeijo ( J Toeroek ) 3rd Pride Of Shalaa ( T Voorham ) 4th Dark Helmet ( K Crowther )	K Crowther	4 (6)