Hold On Honey

 (AUS)
Country
Australia
Foal Date
27-Sep-18
Sex
gelding
Colour
chestnut
Prize Money
$382645
Owners
Whitby Bloodstock Pty Ltd (Mgr: M J Whitby), O L Robey, J P Hetherington & Miss P Alix
About

Hold On Honey is a 7yo chestnut gelding from Australia trained by Matthew Hoysted, based at Eagle Farm. His sire is Counterattack and his dam is Hard To Hold. Hold On Honey has secured 8 wins in his career. On 31st Aug 2024 at Doomben, he achieved his most notable victory, winning the $85,000 Open Handicap.

Race Record
Event SummaryRunner StatsRank
Doomben 16-Aug-25 1200m GOOD 4 R7 Open Hcp $1,000 (of $85,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:09.570, SP: 7.60 In-running: Settled 1st, 800m 1st, 400m 1stC Sutherland 56kg, Cd 55.5kg 3.31L7 (8)
Eagle Farm 02-Aug-25 1000m GOOD 4 R8 Open Hcp $1,000 (of $85,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 00:57.440, SP: 18.00 In-running: Settled 2nd, 800m 2nd, 400m 3rd Sectionals: 600m 00:33.630D Thornton 57kg 4.25L6 (8)
Doomben 12-Jul-25 1200m GOOD 4 R8 BM 90 Hcp $2,400 (of $85,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:09.270, SP: 9.00 In-running: Settled 1st, 800m 1st, 400m 1st Sectionals: 600m 00:34.010C Sutherland 61.5kg, Cd 58.5kg 1.98L5 (11)
Doomben 03-Jun-25 1000m HEAVY 8 R1 OPN-TRL Barrier 4, Winning Time: 00:59.610 Sectionals: 600m 00:35.220F Sandkuhl 0.10L2 (7)
Doomben 31-Aug-24 1200m GOOD 4 R9 Open Hcp $48,800 (of $85,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:09.180, SP: 5.00 In-running: Settled 1st, 800m 1st, 400m 1st Sectionals: 600m 00:34.590C Collis 55kg1 (13)
Eagle Farm 20-Jul-24 1200m GOOD 4 R6 3YO+ CL6 Set Weight $48,800 (of $85,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:10.590, SP: 6.50 In-running: Settled 1st, 800m 1st, 400m 1st Sectionals: 600m 00:34.580E Lang 601 (8)
Deagon 09-Jul-24 1050m SOFT 7 R3 OPEN-TRL Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:00.560 Sectionals: 600m 00:33.490E Lang 0.40L2 (8)
Doomben 19-Jun-24 1110m GOOD 4 R5 3YO+ CL6 Set Weight $1,900 (of $38,000) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:03.620, SP: 3.00 In-running: Settled 1st, 800m 1st, 400m 2nd Sectionals: 600m 00:33.940E Lang 60, Cd 57kg 2.10L4 (10)
Doomben 29-May-24 1200m SOFT 5 R4 Open Hcp $6,800 (of $38,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:09.510, SP: 6.50 In-running: Settled 1st, 800m 1st, 400m 1st Sectionals: 600m 00:33.430E Lang 56.5kg 0.20L2 (8)
Doomben 07-May-24 1000m SOFT 6 R3 OPN-TRL Barrier 3, Winning Time: 00:59.550 Sectionals: 600m 00:34.480B Thornton1 (6)
Eagle Farm 23-Mar-24 1000m GOOD 4 R6 CL6 Hcp (of $85,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 00:56.440, SP: 9.00 In-running: Settled 3rd, 800m 3rd, 400m 2nd Sectionals: 600m 00:33.270C Graham 60, Cd 58.5kg 6.50L12 (12)
Eagle Farm 02-Mar-24 1000m GOOD 4 R3 Open Hcp $48,800 (of $85,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 00:56.770, SP: 2.50 In-running: Settled 1st, 800m 1st, 400m 1st Sectionals: 600m 00:32.950C Graham 54.5kg1 (6)
Doomben 13-Feb-24 1000m SOFT 5 R2 OPEN-TRL Barrier 5, Winning Time: 00:58.160 Sectionals: 600m 00:33.530R Thorburn 2.30L2 (7)
Sunshine Coast 27-Oct-23 1000m GOOD 4 R5 Qlty (of $100,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 00:58.100, SP: 12.00 In-running: Settled 5th, 800m 5th, 400m 6th Sectionals: 600m 00:34.790K Matheson 54kg 5.80L12 (12)
Eagle Farm 07-Oct-23 1000m GOOD 4 R1 NMW $48,800 (of $85,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 00:57.910, SP: 2.00 In-running: Settled 1st, 800m 1st, 400m 1st Sectionals: 600m 00:33.380B Thornton 58.5kg1 (5)
Eagle Farm 16-Sep-23 1000m GOOD 4 R8 CL6 $16,400 (of $85,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 00:56.540, SP: 4.20 In-running: Settled 2nd, 800m 2nd, 400m 1st Sectionals: 600m 00:33.220K Matheson 54.5kg 0.80L2 (8)
Eagle Farm 02-Sep-23 1000m GOOD 4 R6 NMW $3,500 (of $75,000) Barrier 11, Winning Time: 00:57.140, SP: 2.70 In-running: Settled 2nd, 800m 2nd, 400m 1st Sectionals: 600m 00:33.610C Graham 56.5kg, Cd 54.5kg 1.95L4 (11)
Eagle Farm 05-Aug-23 1000m SOFT 5 R4 BM85 $16,400 (of $85,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 00:57.700, SP: 4.00 In-running: Settled 2nd, 800m 2nd, 400m 1st Sectionals: 600m 00:33.870C Graham 54.5kg 0.80L2 (9)
Doomben 04-Jul-23 840m SOFT 6 R15 CL5-TRL Barrier 1, Winning Time: 00:50.860, SP: $0.00 Sectionals: 600m 00:34.300B Thornton 01 (6)
Doomben 18-Mar-23 1050m SOFT 5 R1 BM78 $7,350 (of $75,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 00:59.750, SP: 2.60 In-running: Settled 6th, 800m 6th, 400m 6th Sectionals: 600m 00:33.560B Thornton 58kg 1.20L3 (13)
Doomben 25-Feb-23 1050m GOOD 4 R7 CL6-SW $16,400 (of $85,000) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 00:59.420, SP: 5.50 In-running: Settled 2nd, 800m 2nd, 400m 2nd Sectionals: 600m 00:33.090 Began well, wide on pace, brave run to hold 2ndB Thornton 56kg 1.00L2 (13)
Doomben 14-Feb-23 840m SOFT 5 R13 OPN-TRL Barrier 4, Winning Time: 00:49.390 Sectionals: 600m 00:33.100E Lang 0 3.80L3 (5)
Doomben 31-Dec-22 1050m SOFT 5 R1 BM78 $7,350 (of $75,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 00:59.900, SP: 3.40 In-running: Settled 2nd, 800m 2nd, 400m 3rd Sectionals: 600m 00:33.200 Leader's flank, unable to get past but held thirdB Thornton 57.5kg 0.60L3 (9)
Doomben 14-Dec-22 1050m GOOD 4 R5 BM70 $19,800 (of $35,000) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:00.810, SP: 1.85 In-running: Settled 1st, 800m 1st, 400m 1st Sectionals: 600m 00:33.770B Thornton 59kg1 (9)
Doomben 23-Nov-22 1110m GOOD 4 R3 CL2 $19,800 (of $35,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:03.830, SP: 3.60 In-running: Settled 2nd, 800m 2nd, 400m 2nd Sectionals: 600m 00:34.210B Thornton 58.5kg1 (7)
Ipswich 03-Nov-22 1100m GOOD 4 R8 CL1 $13,400 (of $24,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:04.120, SP: 2.25 In-running: Settled 3rd, 800m 3rd, 400m 2nd Sectionals: 600m 00:34.270B Thornton 59kg1 (7)
Sunshine Coast 18-Oct-22 850m GOOD 4 R14 CL3-TRL Barrier 1, Winning Time: 00:50.260 Sectionals: 600m 00:34.150E Lang 01 (6)
Eagle Farm 04-Oct-22 800m GOOD 4 R18 MDN-TRL Barrier 7, Winning Time: 00:46.100 Sectionals: 600m 00:33.350J Lloyd 0 0.40L3 (7)
Newcastle 28-May-22 900m HEAVY 8 R7 BM68 $3,200 (of $35,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 00:53.360, SP: 6.00 In-running: Settled 1st, 400m 1st Sectionals: 600m 00:34.620M Bell 57.5kg 1.70L3 (12)
Scone 13-May-22 1100m HEAVY 8 R4 CL1 $1,300 (of $40,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:04.510, SP: 9.00 In-running: Settled 6th, 800m 6th, 400m 3rd Sectionals: 600m 00:34.780W Pike 59kg 2.88L5 (12)
Warwick Farm 27-Apr-22 1100m HEAVY 10 R5 3Y BM64 $9,050 (of $50,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:08.280, SP: 6.00 In-running: Settled 1st, 800m 1st, 400m 1st Sectionals: 600m 00:37.570 Began well led, stuck on gamely to finish 2ndB Avdulla 59.5kg 3.00L2 (6)
Newcastle 09-Apr-22 1200m HEAVY 10 R4 CGE MDN-SW $16,740 (of $35,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:15.340, SP: 1.35 In-running: Settled 1st, 800m 1st, 400m 1st Sectionals: 600m 00:35.870D Gibbons 58.5kg1 (7)
Warwick Farm 23-Mar-22 1100m HEAVY 9 R3 3Y+ MDN-SW $8,950 (of $50,000) Barrier 10, Winning Time: 01:05.300, SP: 2.80 In-running: Settled 1st, 800m 1st, 400m 2nd Sectionals: 600m 00:34.930 Jumped well, Led, fought hard late, no match, 2ndJ Mcdonald 58.5kg 2.00L2 (10)
Warwick Farm 28-Feb-22 740m SYNTHETIC R12 3YO+ Barrier Trial Mdn Catch Weight Barrier 1, Winning Time: 00:44.770 Sectionals: 600m 00:34.250R Bayliss 01 (8)
Warwick Farm 14-Feb-22 801m HEAVY 8 R14 3Y+ MDN-BT, Winning Time: 00:47.220 Sectionals: 600m 00:33.840N Rawiller 0 5.85L6 (10)
Gosford 07-Oct-21 1200m GOOD 4 R4 MDN $1,100 (of $35,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:10.780, SP: 2.60 In-running: Settled 1st, 800m 1st, 400m 1st Sectionals: 600m 00:35.480T Clark 57kg 2.69L6 (10)
Wyong 30-Sep-21 1200m SOFT 6 R1 CG&E MDN $1,980 (of $35,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:09.820, SP: 2.60 In-running: Settled 2nd, 800m 2nd, 400m 2nd Sectionals: 600m 00:33.950T Clark 57.5kg 2.81L4 (7)
Hawkesbury 09-Sep-21 1100m GOOD 4 R3 CGE MDN-SW $6,000 (of $35,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:02.800, SP: 31.00 In-running: Settled 2nd, 800m 2nd, 400m 2nd Sectionals: 600m 00:32.940R Bayliss 56.5kg 2.00L2 (8)
Warwick Farm 30-Aug-21 805m SOFT 7 R10 3YO+ Barrier Trial Mdn Catch Weight Barrier 6, Winning Time: 00:48.570 Sectionals: 600m 00:33.900J Sheehan 0 4.10L6 (6)
Warwick Farm 09-Aug-21 740m GOOD 4 R5 OPEN-BT, Winning Time: 00:43.860 Sectionals: 600m 00:34.170J Sheehan 0 0.70L3 (6)
Rosehill Gardens 29-Mar-21 895m SOFT 6 R14 2YO C&G Barrier Trial Open Catch Weight Barrier 6, Winning Time: 00:55.490 Sectionals: 600m 00:35.710R Bayliss 7.60L6 (7)
Warwick Farm 19-Mar-21 740m SYNTHETIC R4 2YO C&G Barrier Trial Open Catch Weight Barrier 5, Winning Time: 00:44.640 Sectionals: 600m 00:34.480A Layt 8.50L5 (5)