Final Approach (AUS) Horse
About
Final Approach is a 4yo black gelding from Australia trained by Stuart Gandy of Brighton. He is by Ilovethiscity out of Airstream. So far, he has recorded one win. His most notable triumph arrived on 14 Sep 2025 at Devonport Synthetic, where he secured the $25,000 3yo+ Maiden Set Weight.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Hobart 08-Nov-25 2050m SOFT 6 R4 CL1 Set Weight (of $25,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 02:11.430, SP: 9.00 In-running: Settled 8th, 1200m 9th, 800m 9th, 400m 9th 1st Zurich ( K Lane 59 , Cd 63 ) 2nd Our Indulgence ( J Radley 59 , Cd 62 ) 1.25L 3rd Tideford ( K Sanderson 57 ) 4.50L 9th Final Approach ( A Darmanin 59 ) 25.25L See full results | A Darmanin 59kg 25.25L | 9 (9) |
| Launceston 17-Oct-25 1600m GOOD 4 R1 CL1 Set Weight (of $25,000) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:36.220, SP: 31.00 In-running: Settled 9th, 1200m 9th, 800m 9th, 400m 9th Sectionals: 600m 00:36.380 1st Skelmorlie ( E B Burke 55 ) 2nd Rippen Gold ( E Lloyd 59 , Cd 55 ) 0.20L 3rd Zurich ( K Lane 59 , Cd 55 ) 1.70L 10th Final Approach ( S Tsaikos 59 ) 13.25L See full results | S Tsaikos 59kg 13.25L | 10 (11) |
| Devonport SYNTHETIC 28-Sep-25 1880m SYNTHETIC R8 CL1 Set Weight $250 (of $25,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:58.670, SP: 9.50 In-running: Settled 5th, 1200m 5th, 800m 5th, 400m 6th 1st Vino Novello ( J Radley 59 ) 2nd Twice The Ice ( J Johnstone 57 , Cd 55 ) 1.30L 3rd Rippen Gold ( K Sanderson 59 ) 2.60L 6th Final Approach ( A Darmanin 59 ) 4.02L See full results | A Darmanin 59kg 4.02L | 6 (7) |
| Devonport SYNTHETIC 14-Sep-25 1350m SYNTHETIC R3 3YO+ Mdn Set Weight $15,625 (of $25,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:23.900, SP: 7.00 In-running: Settled 7th, 800m 7th, 400m 7th Sectionals: 600m 00:36.760 1st Final Approach ( A Darmanin 58.5 ) 2nd Oxy Bolt ( C V Munster 58.5 , Cd 55.5 ) 0.20L 3rd Beau Warrior ( K Sanderson 58.5 ) 0.40L See full results | A Darmanin 58.5kg | 1 (10) |
| Hobart 24-Aug-25 1400m SOFT 5 R3 3YO+ Mdn Set Weight (of $25,000) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:26.570, SP: 6.00 In-running: Settled 3rd, 800m 3rd, 400m 4th Sectionals: 600m 00:38.050 1st Sakura Hime ( E B Burke 56.5 ) 2nd Sunrise At Kirra ( K Boxall 56.5 ) 0.50L 3rd Raging Waters ( J Johnstone 58.5 , Cd 56.5 ) 1.00L 9th Final Approach ( A Darmanin 58.5 ) 3.53L See full results | A Darmanin 58.5kg 3.53L | 9 (12) |
| Hobart 11-Aug-25 1400m SOFT 5 R1 OPN-TRL Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:28.630 Sectionals: 600m 00:38.240 1st South Georgia ( E B Burke ) 2nd Final Approach ( K Boxall ) 1.75L 3rd Deep Esteem ( D Pires ) 11.80L | K Boxall 1.75L | 2 (3) |
| Hobart 29-Jul-25 800m SOFT 6 R4 3Y-TRL Barrier 1, Winning Time: 00:49.130 Sectionals: 600m 00:36.220 1st Mel's Street Above ( L Annells ) 2nd D'Ambidex ( J Johnstone ) 3.50L 3rd Final Approach ( D Pires ) 3.60L | D Pires 3.60L | 3 (3) |
| Launceston 11-Dec-24 1200m GOOD 4 R3 3YO+ Mdn Set Weight (of $25,000) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:11.810, SP: 101.00 In-running: Settled 8th, 800m 8th, 400m 9th Sectionals: 600m 00:34.170 1st Highland Duel ( C Newitt 57 ) 2nd Dynamic Warrior ( D Pires 57 ) 2.00L 3rd Celtic Rose ( E B Burke 55 , Cd 53 ) 3.80L 12th Final Approach ( M Ulucinar 57 ) 9.02L See full results | M Ulucinar 57kg 9.02L | 12 (13) |
| Launceston 27-Nov-24 1100m SOFT 5 R7 3YO+ Mdn Set Weight (of $25,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:05.020, SP: 81.00 In-running: Settled 8th, 800m 8th, 400m 8th Sectionals: 600m 00:33.270 1st Silver Dagger ( B Muhcu 55 ) 2nd Dynamic Theory ( A Darmanin 57 ) 2.50L 3rd Highland Duel ( C Newitt 57 ) 3.30L 8th Final Approach ( M Ulucinar 57 ) 9.15L See full results | M Ulucinar 57kg 9.15L | 8 (10) |
| Hobart 11-Nov-24 800m GOOD 4 R5 2/3Y-TRL Barrier 1, Winning Time: 00:46.100 1st Legal Issues ( K Boxall ) 2nd Crystal Moonbeam ( I Toker ) 0.10L 3rd Daytona Diva ( D Pires ) 2.10L 4th Final Approach ( M Ulucinar 0 ) 2.52L | M Ulucinar 0 2.52L | 4 (6) |
| Hobart 30-Apr-24 800m GOOD 4 R3 2Y/3Y-TRL Barrier 1, Winning Time: 00:49.610 Sectionals: 600m 00:33.230 1st Woolclasser ( T Johnstone ) 2nd Kissed By Mist ( G Catania ) 2.50L 3rd Final Approach ( K Boxall ) 5.00L | K Boxall 5.00L | 3 (4) |
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