Dictation (2017) Horse

Foal Date

09-Nov-17

Sex

gelding

Colour

bay

Sire

Tavistock

Dam

Solo

Prize Money

158673

Trainer

P Nelson & C Mcdougal

Owners

I See Red Syndicate

About

Waipukurau R4 Remembering Helen Ormsby Hcp (60) – Dictation is an 8yo bay gelding trained by P. Nelson and C. McDougal. The horse, by Tavistock out of Solo, has recorded seven victories in his career. On 14 June 2025 at Te Rapa, he secured his biggest triumph, winning the $60,000 Hurdle Handicap.

Raced At

Riccarton Park • Arawa Park • Te Rapa • Waverley • Trentham • Woodville • Hastings • Te Aroha • Taupo • Otaki • Awapuni • Wanganui • Matamata • Cambridge

Race Record

Event Summary	Runner Stats	Rank
Riccarton Park 02-Aug-25 3100m HEAVY 10 R2 Hurdle Hcp $28,750 (of $50,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 03:40.530, SP: 3.30 In-running: Settled 1st, 1200m 1st, 800m 1st, 400m 1st 1st Dictation ( M Gillies 66 ) 2nd Berry The Cash ( P J Matthews 73 ) 4.50L 3rd Quid ( K Wiles 66 , Cd 66.5 ) 6.30L See full results	M Gillies 66kg	1 (8)
Arawa Park 19-Jul-25 2200m HEAVY 10 R8 BM 65 Hcp $525 (of $35,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 02:29.060, SP: 7.80 In-running: Settled 6th, 1200m 6th, 800m 5th, 400m 5th 1st Opera Belle ( M J Sanson 54 , Cd 52 ) 2nd Roc Up Ralph ( J J Fawcett 58 ) 4.50L 3rd Danzino ( A Lawson-carroll 59.5 , Cd 58.5 ) 6.50L 9th Dictation ( A Riddell 58 , Cd 56 ) 11.40L See full results	A Riddell 58kg, Cd 56kg 11.40L	9 (12)
Te Rapa 14-Jun-25 3200m HEAVY 10 R2 Hurdle Hcp $34,500 (of $60,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 03:45.980, SP: 4.30 In-running: Settled 2nd, 1200m 1st, 800m 1st, 400m 1st 1st Dictation ( M Gillies 66 ) 2nd Verry Flash ( D M Parker 66.5 ) 4.80L 3rd Mont Ventoux ( N H Downs 69 ) 7.80L See full results	M Gillies 66kg	1 (10)
Te Rapa 24-May-25 2800m SOFT 6 R2 Hurdle Hcp $3,600 (of $40,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 03:15.580, SP: 9.10 In-running: Settled 3rd, 1200m 3rd, 800m 2nd, 400m 1st 1st Taika ( D M Parker 70 ) 2nd English Gambler ( H A Mcneill 66 ) 1.80L 3rd Dictation ( M Gillies 66 ) 2.00L See full results	M Gillies 66kg 2.00L	3 (8)
Arawa Park 10-May-25 2200m HEAVY 10 R7 BM 65 Hcp $525 (of $35,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 02:29.900, SP: 14.20 In-running: Settled 3rd, 1200m 2nd, 800m 2nd, 400m 4th 1st Quid ( K A Myers 60 ) 2nd Cast Of Diamonds ( R T Elliot 57.5 ) 0.10L 3rd Deebee Bellfer ( W F Pinn 56.5 ) 4.60L 6th Dictation ( L Satherley 58.5 ) 12.60L See full results	L Satherley 58.5kg 12.60L	6 (9)
Waverley 21-Apr-25 2100m HEAVY 9 R7 BM 75 Hcp $850 (of $17,000) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 02:19.930, SP: 16.80 In-running: Settled 2nd, 1200m 2nd, 800m 2nd, 400m 2nd 1st Sunset Boulevard ( M K Hudson 56.5 ) 2nd Comedy ( L Kauri 54 , Cd 51 ) 1.50L 3rd Lincoln Star ( T C Moodley 57.5 , Cd 55.5 ) 1.70L 4th Dictation ( K R Hercock 54 ) 3.50L See full results	K R Hercock 54kg 3.50L	4 (10)
Trentham 02-Nov-24 2200m HEAVY 10 R2 BM 65 Hcp (of $40,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 02:27.600, SP: 3.50 In-running: Settled 5th, 1200m 2nd, 800m 3rd, 400m 9th 1st Comedy ( L Kauri 58 , Cd 55 ) 2nd Meandeel ( A Comignaghi 58 ) 1.30L 3rd Keen On Bubbles ( H Grace 56 ) 1.40L 11th Dictation ( K R Hercock 59.5 ) 13.40L See full results	K R Hercock 59.5kg 13.40L	11 (11)
Woodville 29-Sep-24 3000m HEAVY 10 R3 Hurdle Hcp $17,250 (of $30,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 03:37.700, SP: 1.80 In-running: Settled 2nd, 1200m 1st, 800m 1st, 400m 1st 1st Dictation ( H Mcneill 67.5 ) 2nd Duke Of Plumpton ( D M Parker 66 ) 4.30L 3rd Invisible Spirit ( L Douglas 69.5 , Cd 66.5 ) 6.80L See full results	H Mcneill 67.5kg	1 (5)
Waverley 24-Sep-24 3200m HEAVY 9 R7 BM 75 Hcp $7,400 (of $40,000) Barrier 14, Winning Time: 03:36.650, SP: 8.30 In-running: Settled 6th, 1200m 6th, 800m 6th, 400m 1st 1st Split ( T Davies 54 , Cd 51 ) 2nd Dictation ( K R Hercock 54 ) 1.80L 3rd Berry The Cash ( C Dell 59 ) 2.00L See full results	K R Hercock 54kg 1.80L	2 (12)
Woodville 08-Sep-24 3000m HEAVY 10 R2 Hurdle Hcp $5,550 (of $30,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 03:40.090, SP: 4.40 In-running: Settled 2nd, 1200m 2nd, 800m 2nd, 400m 1st 1st Mugshot ( D M Parker 66.5 ) 2nd Dictation ( H Mcneill 66 ) 1.80L 3rd Duke Of Plumpton ( N H Downs 66 ) 6.80L See full results	H Mcneill 66kg 1.80L	2 (6)
Riccarton Park 10-Aug-24 3100m HEAVY 10 R1 Rest 1 Win Hurdle Hcp $20,125 (of $35,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 03:46.120, SP: 2.70 In-running: Settled 2nd, 1200m 2nd, 800m 2nd, 400m 1st 1st Dictation ( H Mcneill 69.5 ) 2nd Murphy ( N H Downs 68 ) 5.00L 3rd Mr Fabulous ( J Kozaczek 68 , Cd 66 ) 7.80L See full results	H Mcneill 69.5kg	1 (8)
Riccarton Park 03-Aug-24 3100m HEAVY 10 R2 Hurdle Hcp $750 (of $50,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 03:42.010, SP: 9.50 In-running: Settled 2nd, 1200m 1st, 800m 1st, 400m 1st 1st Berry The Cash ( P J Matthews 73 ) 2nd Lord Spencer ( L Douglas 66 ) 3.30L 3rd Run Jakko Run ( D M Parker 66 ) 6.80L LR Dictation ( H Mcneill 66 ) 0.00L See full results	H Mcneill 66kg 0.00L	UPD (6)
Hastings 29-Jun-24 2500m HEAVY 10 R1 3YO+ Mdn Hurdle Set Weight With Allowances $11,500 (of $20,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 02:59.620, SP: 3.60 In-running: Settled 1st, 1200m 1st, 800m 1st, 400m 1st 1st Dictation ( H Mcneill 69 ) 2nd Semper Magico ( P J Matthews 69 ) 0.10L 3rd Ata Rangi ( N H Downs 69 ) 4.10L See full results	H Mcneill 69kg	1 (8)
Te Aroha 03-Jun-24 3100m HEAVY 8 R1 3YO+ Mdn Hurdle Set Weight With Allowances $3,700 (of $20,000) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 03:37.130, SP: 9.90 In-running: Settled 5th, 1200m 5th, 800m 4th, 400m 2nd 1st Jesko ( S H Fannin 69 ) 2nd Dictation ( H Mcneill 69 ) 0.40L 3rd Mont Ventoux ( N H Downs 69 ) 2.90L See full results	H Mcneill 69kg 0.40L	2 (10)
Taupo 22-May-24 2000m HEAVY 9 R1 BM 65 Hcp $400 (of $20,000) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 02:08.410, SP: 23.10 In-running: Settled 5th, 400m 5th 1st Justice ( K Wiles 69.5 , Cd 67 ) 2nd The Green Keeper ( T N Harris 69 ) 4.50L 3rd Con Artist ( D Mcdonagh 69.5 , Cd 66.5 ) 6.00L 10th Dictation ( H Mcneill 70 , Cd 69 ) 15.10L See full results	H Mcneill 70, Cd 69kg 15.10L	10 (12)
Hastings 20-Jul-23 2200m HEAVY 10 R7 BM 65 Hcp $280 (of $14,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 02:26.430, SP: 4.00 In-running: Settled 1st, 1200m 3rd, 800m 3rd, 400m 4th 1st King Khan ( M K Hudson 55.5 ) 2nd Jesko ( J K Riddell 58.5 ) 4.30L 3rd Sailor Jack ( K L Chung 57.5 , Cd 54.5 ) 4.40L 6th Dictation ( K R Hercock 59 ) 10.90L See full results	K R Hercock 59kg 10.90L	6 (10)
Te Rapa 08-Jul-23 2100m HEAVY 10 R10 Otl Group Ltd (Bm65) $450 (of $30,000) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 02:26.550, SP: 20.00 In-running: Settled 7th, 1200m 9th, 800m 9th, 400m 12th 1st In A Pickle ( J J Fawcett 58.5 ) 2nd Diamond Jak ( M Hashizume 58 ) 7.80L 3rd Husk ( D Cooper 54.5 ) 13.60L 6th Dictation ( E Nicholas 59.5 , Cd 61.5 ) 19.20L See full results	E Nicholas 59.5kg, Cd 61.5kg 19.20L	6 (19)
Te Rapa 17-Jun-23 1500m SOFT 7 R9 Hayden Roe @ Richardsons-Bm75 (of $30,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:37.150, SP: 24.00 In-running: Settled 2nd, 400m 9th 1st Ideal ( C J Grylls 54 ) 2nd Hot Salsa ( N S Parmar 55 ) 2.80L 3rd Pow Wow ( S C Spratt 56.5 ) 4.30L UPL Dictation ( K Asano 55 ) 14.90L See full results	K Asano 55kg 14.90L	UPD (13)
Waverley 03-Mar-23 2200m SOFT 4 R2 BM 75 Hcp $700 (of $14,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 02:18.350, SP: 8.30 In-running: Settled 2nd, 1200m 2nd, 800m 2nd, 400m 2nd 1st Flying Meg ( C H Butler 54 , Cd 51 ) 2nd Mahoe ( L J Allpress 56.5 ) 1.30L 3rd Buritz ( M J Mcnab 54.5 ) 1.60L 4th Dictation ( K R Hercock 55 ) 4.10L See full results	K R Hercock 55kg 4.10L	4 (6)
Otaki 25-Feb-23 2200m SOFT 6 R8 BM 75 Hcp (of $30,000) Barrier 12, Winning Time: 02:21.790, SP: 10.60 In-running: Settled 11th, 1200m 11th, 800m 10th, 400m 10th 1st Orlov ( R T Elliot 58.5 ) 2nd Scutar ( M J Mcnab 57 ) 0.10L 3rd The Mighty Spar ( J D Laking 58 ) 1.90L 11th Dictation ( L Hemi 56 ) 15.10L See full results	L Hemi 56kg 15.10L	11 (12)
Trentham 14-Jan-23 2200m GOOD 4 R4 Devan Plastics (Bm75) (of $50,000) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 02:17.100, SP: 19.10 In-running: Settled 11th, 1200m 9th, 800m 9th, 400m 6th Sectionals: 600m 00:33.950 1st Another Bella ( C J Grylls 55 ) 2nd Pinion ( C Zackey 56.5 ) 0.30L 3rd Ciambella ( T Mitchell 51 ) 0.50L UPL Dictation ( J Doyle 56.5 ) 10.80L See full results	J Doyle 56.5kg 10.80L	UPD (24)
Hastings 31-Dec-22 2200m SOFT 5 R7 BM 75 Hcp $2,520 (of $14,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 02:17.080, SP: 8.50 In-running: Settled 7th, 1200m 6th, 800m 6th, 400m 5th Sectionals: 600m 00:37.780 1st Hail Damage ( T Mitchell 57 , Cd 54 ) 2nd Dictation ( S O'malley 59 ) 0.30L 3rd Hesacitiboy ( K L Hannan 54 , Cd 52 ) 0.50L See full results	S O'malley 59kg 0.30L	2 (7)
Awapuni 19-Nov-22 2200m HEAVY 10 R7 Restricted 74 Hcp $3,600 (of $40,000) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 02:19.940, SP: 5.60 In-running: Settled 9th, 1200m 9th, 800m 9th, 400m 4th Sectionals: 600m 00:36.160 1st Dionysus ( N S Parmar 60 , Cd 57 ) 2nd Subtle Point ( M Singh 57.5 ) 2.30L 3rd Dictation ( S O'malley 56.5 ) 2.50L See full results	S O'malley 56.5kg 2.50L	3 (9)
Hastings 15-Oct-22 1600m HEAVY 10 R7 BM 75 Hcp $3,000 (of $60,000) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:43.370, SP: 26.50 In-running: Settled 9th, 1200m 9th, 800m 9th, 400m 8th Sectionals: 600m 00:38.360 1st Pride Of Aspen ( W F Pinn 54 , Cd 53 ) 2nd One Dream One Soul ( M Mudhoo 55 , Cd 53 ) 0.50L 3rd Bellacontte ( S J O'malley 55 ) 2.30L 4th Dictation ( K R Hercock 56 ) 4.10L See full results	K R Hercock 56kg 4.10L	4 (10)
Te Rapa 18-Jun-22 2100m SOFT 9 R10 See You @ Te Rapa Tavern-Bm74 $450 (of $30,000) Barrier 14, Winning Time: 02:20.930, SP: 7.80 In-running: Settled 14th, 1200m 14th, 800m 16th, 400m 11th Sectionals: 600m 00:41.680 1st Leitrim Lad ( T D Thornton 57.5 ) 2nd Rising Road ( C M Lindsay 50 ) 0.20L 3rd Because ( T L Newman 57 ) 3.50L 10th Dictation ( S Weatherley 56.5 ) 15.20L See full results	S Weatherley 56.5kg 15.20L	10 (20)
Hastings 06-Jun-22 2100m HEAVY 10 R4 BM 65 Hcp $17,250 (of $30,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 02:23.860, SP: 5.90 In-running: Settled 7th, 1200m 7th, 800m 9th, 400m 5th 1st Dictation ( L Zydenbos 68.5 ) 2nd Princess Ani ( T J Mercer 67 ) 1.50L 3rd Al's Red Zed ( A K Riddell 67.5 ) 4.50L See full results	L Zydenbos 68.5kg	1 (16)
Wanganui 12-May-22 2060m SOFT 9 R7 3YO+ Mdn Set Weight With Allowances $6,720 (of $12,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 02:17.280, SP: 7.30 In-running: Settled 5th, 1200m 5th, 800m 4th, 400m 4th 1st Dictation ( L Zydenbos 68.5 ) 2nd Grand Prospect ( S K Macnab 68.5 ) 1.50L 3rd Escalade ( O A Dalton 68.5 ) 2.80L See full results	L Zydenbos 68.5kg	1 (10)
Hastings 16-Apr-22 1600m SOFT 6 R1 3YO+ Mdn Set Weight With Allowances $750 (of $15,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:41.750, SP: 3.80 In-running: Settled 6th, 1200m 6th, 800m 6th, 400m 7th 1st Enchanted Elle ( E H Nicholas 57.5 , Cd 54.5 ) 2nd Pontardawe ( J Parkes 59 ) 0.20L 3rd Makbeel ( J Kamaruddin 59.5 , Cd 58.5 ) 0.70L 4th Dictation ( J Riddell 59.5 ) 3.70L See full results	J Riddell 59.5kg 3.70L	4 (8)
Arawa Park 28-Dec-21 2200m SOFT 5 R1 3YO+ Mdn Set Weight With Allowances $1,080 (of $12,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 02:19.620, SP: 26.20 In-running: Settled 2nd, 1200m 2nd, 800m 3rd, 400m 5th 1st Bigiff ( A C Goindasamy 55 , Cd 54 ) 2nd Maktastic ( J K Riddell 58.5 ) 0.20L 3rd Dictation ( C Burdan 58.5 , Cd 56.5 ) 6.20L See full results	C Burdan 58.5kg, Cd 56.5kg 6.20L	3 (8)
Matamata 23-Dec-21 1600m SOFT 4 R1 3YO+ Mdn Set Weight With Allowances $240 (of $12,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:36.250, SP: 115.80 In-running: Settled 8th, 800m 6th, 400m 6th Sectionals: 600m 00:37.340 1st Oxygen ( J Kamaruddin 58.5 , Cd 56.5 ) 2nd Arjay's Flight ( M Cameron 57 ) 0.10L 3rd Well I Never ( L G Innes 56.5 ) 0.30L 9th Dictation ( S O'malley 58.5 ) 5.70L See full results	S O'malley 58.5kg 5.70L	9 (16)
Hastings 08-Dec-21 2100m SOFT 4 R1 3YO+ Mdn Set Weight With Allowances (of $12,000) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 02:11.120, SP: 62.80 In-running: Settled 1st, 1200m 1st, 800m 2nd, 400m 3rd 1st Eagle Hunter ( S R Weatherley 58.5 ) 2nd She's So Reliable ( L J Allpress 56.5 ) 2.80L 3rd Kaluanui ( C J Grylls 56.5 ) 5.30L 11th Dictation ( T Newman 58.5 ) 11.40L See full results	T Newman 58.5kg 11.40L	11 (11)
Cambridge 03-Nov-21 2000m SYNTHETIC R7 3YO+ Mdn Set Weight With Allowances $240 (of $12,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 02:03.940, SP: 28.00 In-running: Settled 1st, 1200m 1st, 800m 1st, 400m 2nd 1st Topkapi ( S R Weatherley 56.5 ) 2nd Brother Max ( T L Newman 58.5 ) 1.30L 3rd Te Poropiti ( L H Satherley 57 ) 1.50L 8th Dictation ( C Lindsay 58.5 , Cd 54.5 ) 8.70L See full results	C Lindsay 58.5kg, Cd 54.5kg 8.70L	8 (11)
Te Rapa 25-Oct-21 1600m GOOD 5 R1 Waikato Draught Mdn (of $15,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:36.660, SP: 61.50 In-running: Settled 12th, 1200m 12th, 800m 11th, 400m 11th 1st Five Schillings ( S R Weatherley 56.5 ) 2nd King Halston ( M J Mcnab 56 ) 3.30L 3rd Elusive Capital ( O P Bosson 58.5 ) 5.60L 12th Dictation ( S O'malley 58.5 ) 11.60L See full results	S O'malley 58.5kg 11.60L	12 (22)
Cambridge 13-Oct-21 1550m SYNTHETIC R2 3YO+ Mdn Set Weight With Allowances $240 (of $12,000) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:32.370, SP: 16.30 In-running: Settled 4th, 1200m 4th, 800m 4th, 400m 8th 1st Dionysus ( R T Elliot 58.5 ) 2nd Goodo Jo ( D J Danis 58.5 ) 5.50L 3rd Alsheikh ( S T Collett 58.5 ) 5.70L 9th Dictation ( C Barnes 58.5 ) 18.10L See full results	C Barnes 58.5kg 18.10L	9 (10)