How Much Better (AUS) Horse
About
How Much Better is a 5yo grey‑chestnut gelding from Australia trained by Nacim Dilmi at Wyong. He is by All Too Hard out of Dayeala. He has secured two wins in his career. His biggest victory occurred on 31 Dec 2024 at Wyong, when he captured the $50,000 Class 1 Handicap.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Canterbury 19-Dec-25 1550m GOOD 4 R5 CG&E BM72 $10,350 (of $60,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:32.570, SP: 11.00 In-running: Settled 4th, 1200m 4th, 800m 4th, 400m 3rd Sectionals: 600m 00:34.890 1st Kenmare Bay ( D Gibbons 57 ) 2nd How Much Better ( A Roper 57 , Cd 59 ) 0.36L 3rd Mirra Impact ( T Berry 60 ) 0.41L See full results | A Roper 57kg, Cd 59kg 0.36L | 2 (8) |
| Beaumont 06-Dec-25 1350m GOOD 4 R6 COND BM68 $7,450 (of $42,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:20.970, SP: 4.40 In-running: Settled 5th, 800m 5th, 400m 4th Sectionals: 600m 00:33.360 1st Aroha Stone ( S S Llewellyn 57.5 , Cd 54.5 ) 2nd How Much Better ( R Jones 59 ) 1.83L 3rd Roses Imminente ( D Dillon 55 ) 2.27L See full results | R Jones 59kg 1.83L | 2 (10) |
| Gosford 22-Nov-25 1200m GOOD 4 R7 BM64 $3,900 (of $42,000) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:10.990, SP: 5.50 In-running: 800m 9th, 400m 8th Sectionals: 600m 00:35.630 1st Can't Touch This ( M Bell 56.5 ) 2nd Senshi ( D Dillon 55 ) 0.02L 3rd How Much Better ( M Fitzgerald 60.5 ) 0.10L See full results | M Fitzgerald 60.5kg 0.10L | 3 (9) |
| Wyong 10-Nov-25 845m GOOD 4 R11 OPEN-BT, Winning Time: 00:50.550 Sectionals: 600m 00:34.140 1st Lugarno ( A B Collett ) 2nd Song For Rosie ( R Jones ) 0.23L 3rd How Much Better ( A Roper ) 1.07L | A Roper 1.07L | 3 (6) |
| Beaumont 28-Oct-25 800m GOOD 4 R10 OPEN-BT, Winning Time: 00:47.600 Sectionals: 600m 00:33.560 1st The Face ( K Adams ) 2nd Herman Said ( A Gibbons ) 1.26L 3rd Super Bright ( B Osmond ) 2.12L 5th How Much Better ( A Roper ) 2.19L | A Roper 2.19L | 5 (7) |
| Canterbury 06-Aug-25 1550m HEAVY 8 R5 5YO+ BM 72 Hcp $2,350 (of $60,000) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:35.680, SP: 14.00 In-running: Settled 2nd, 1200m 2nd, 800m 2nd, 400m 2nd Sectionals: 600m 00:36.790 1st Seven's ( T Sherry 57.5 ) 2nd Bat Out Of Hell ( N C Rawiller 60 ) 0.62L 3rd Ivan's Hero ( K Mcevoy 56 ) 1.78L 5th How Much Better ( A Roper 57 , Cd 55 ) 2.79L See full results | A Roper 57kg, Cd 55kg 2.79L | 5 (9) |
| Wyong 24-Jul-25 1600m SOFT 5 R8 BM 64 Hcp $1,050 (of $42,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:38.250, SP: 4.40 In-running: Settled 4th, 1200m 4th, 800m 5th, 400m 6th Sectionals: 600m 00:35.450 1st Dubai Warrior ( A Morgan 58 ) 2nd Tip Top Timing ( M Bell 56.5 ) 0.19L 3rd Luskaire ( M Fitzgerald 57.5 , Cd 55.5 ) 0.48L 8th How Much Better ( B Simpson 61 , Cd 58 ) 3.99L See full results | B Simpson 61kg, Cd 58kg 3.99L | 8 (9) |
| Newcastle 12-Jul-25 1400m SOFT 5 R8 BM 68 Hcp $3,900 (of $42,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:26.800, SP: 8.50 In-running: Settled 2nd, 800m 2nd, 400m 2nd Sectionals: 600m 00:35.420 1st Audrey's Lane ( C Lever 57 ) 2nd California Secret ( M Bell 60.5 ) 0.26L 3rd How Much Better ( G Buckley 59 ) 0.59L See full results | G Buckley 59kg 0.59L | 3 (8) |
| Rosehill Gardens 28-Jun-25 1300m GOOD 4 R1 3YO+ BM 72 Hcp $3,500 (of $120,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:17.220, SP: 5.00 In-running: Settled 4th, 800m 4th, 400m 3rd Sectionals: 600m 00:34.780 1st Rolling Magic ( J Parr 59 ) 2nd Khumbila ( A B Collett 56.5 ) 0.23L 3rd Pretty Tavi ( R Jones 53.5 ) 0.80L 7th How Much Better ( A Roper 56 , Cd 54 ) 2.53L See full results | A Roper 56kg, Cd 54kg 2.53L | 7 (12) |
| Kensington 11-Jun-25 1400m SOFT 6 R6 3YO+ CH&G BM 72 Hcp $3,600 (of $60,000) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:26.310, SP: 6.50 In-running: Settled 9th, 800m 9th, 400m 8th Sectionals: 600m 00:36.850 1st Kyeema ( R Bayliss 55 ) 2nd Superhero ( Z T Lloyd 55.5 ) 1.34L 3rd Victory Lane ( J V Overmeire 59 ) 1.41L 4th How Much Better ( A Hyeronimus 57 ) 1.50L See full results | A Hyeronimus 57kg 1.50L | 4 (9) |
| Rosehill Gardens 29-May-25 1030m HEAVY 9 R2 OPEN-BT, Winning Time: 01:03.850 Sectionals: 600m 00:35.560 1st Metaphorically ( Z T Lloyd ) 2nd How Much Better ( B Simpson ) 0.20L 3rd Heaven Bound ( D Gibbons ) 1.13L | B Simpson 0.20L | 2 (9) |
| Beaumont Newcastle 07-May-25 800m SOFT 6 R11 OPEN-BT, Winning Time: 00:47.140 Sectionals: 600m 00:34.420 1st Gold Sluice ( A Bullock ) 2nd How Much Better ( B Simpson ) 0.80L 3rd Glenbower ( W Stanley ) 0.84L | B Simpson 0.80L | 2 (5) |
| Newcastle 21-Jan-25 1600m GOOD 4 R5 BM 64 Hcp $7,450 (of $42,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:37.220, SP: 2.60 In-running: Settled 5th, 1200m 7th, 800m 7th, 400m 5th Sectionals: 600m 00:35.650 1st Binkou ( Z Wadick 55 , Cd 53.5 ) 2nd How Much Better ( B Nock 60 ) 0.18L 3rd Vieste ( O Dalton 57 , Cd 54 ) 0.78L See full results | B Nock 60 0.18L | 2 (11) |
| Wyong 31-Dec-24 1625m GOOD 4 R3 CL1 Hcp $22,000 (of $50,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:38.410, SP: 3.40 In-running: Settled 2nd, 1200m 2nd, 800m 1st, 400m 1st Sectionals: 600m 00:34.110 1st How Much Better ( A Adkins 58 ) 2nd Elle Hudson ( R Bayliss 58 ) 1.10L 3rd Balmierro ( M G Bourke 58 , Cd 56.5 ) 1.44L See full results | A Adkins 58kg | 1 (6) |
| Kembla Grange 12-Dec-24 1600m GOOD 4 R2 CL1 Hcp $8,000 (of $45,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:35.370, SP: 2.25 In-running: Settled 4th, 1200m 4th, 800m 4th, 400m 4th Sectionals: 600m 00:35.960 1st Blesstas ( B Spriggs 56 ) 2nd How Much Better ( A Adkins 59 ) 2.80L 3rd Canadian Express ( T Schiller 55 ) 5.10L See full results | A Adkins 59kg 2.80L | 2 (8) |
| Kembla Grange 16-Nov-24 1500m SOFT 6 R1 3YO+ CL1 Hcp $7,450 (of $42,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:31.380, SP: 5.00 In-running: Settled 2nd, 800m 2nd, 400m 2nd Sectionals: 600m 00:34.560 1st Brazil ( B Spriggs 58 ) 2nd How Much Better ( A Adkins 58 ) 2.00L 3rd Spencer's Spirit ( M Fitzgerald 55.5 , Cd 52.5 ) 2.20L See full results | A Adkins 58kg 2.00L | 2 (6) |
| Newcastle 02-Nov-24 1300m SOFT 6 R4 CL1 Hcp $8,000 (of $45,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:17.810, SP: 4.00 In-running: Settled 2nd, 800m 2nd, 400m 2nd Sectionals: 600m 00:33.850 1st Irish Bliss ( L Magorrian 59 ) 2nd How Much Better ( A Adkins 58 ) 1.38L 3rd Ace's In Bloom ( A Morgan 56.5 ) 2.13L See full results | A Adkins 58kg 1.38L | 2 (5) |
| Rosehill Gardens 18-Oct-24 1030m SOFT 5 R1 OPEN-BT, Winning Time: 01:01.240 Sectionals: 600m 00:34.990 1st Hoo Ya Mal ( T Clark ) 2nd Inhibitions ( Z T Lloyd ) 0.70L 3rd Gendarmerie ( R Hutchings ) 0.75L 4th How Much Better ( R Jones 0 ) 0.85L | R Jones 0 0.85L | 4 (8) |
| Rosehill Gardens 04-Oct-24 900m SOFT 5 R8 OPEN-BT, Winning Time: 00:53.790 Sectionals: 600m 00:33.880 1st Overpass ( J Parr ) 2nd Front Page ( J B Mcdonald ) 1.19L 3rd Scorch ( J Ford ) 2.86L 5th How Much Better ( A Hyeronimus 0 ) 3.38L | A Hyeronimus 0 3.38L | 5 (8) |
| Newcastle 22-Jun-24 1400m HEAVY 8 R6 CL1 Hcp $1,600 (of $45,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:26.200, SP: 16.00 In-running: Settled 3rd, 800m 4th, 400m 4th Sectionals: 600m 00:36.420 1st Gallic Fox ( B Nock 55 , Cd 53 ) 2nd Rapt ( Z Wadick 57 , Cd 55 ) 0.17L 3rd Let's Go Johnny ( J Duggan 58.5 ) 0.92L 5th How Much Better ( K Latham 59 ) 3.36L See full results | K Latham 59kg 3.36L | 5 (8) |
| Kembla Grange 18-May-24 1200m HEAVY 9 R6 CL1 Hcp $1,150 (of $42,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:13.740, SP: 14.00 In-running: Settled 5th, 800m 5th, 400m 5th Sectionals: 600m 00:36.310 1st Hay Pearl ( J Penza 55 ) 2nd Monte Kate ( G Buckley 57 ) 0.10L 3rd Lulumon ( H E V D Hoven 58.5 ) 0.60L 6th How Much Better ( L Magorrian 59 ) 7.00L See full results | L Magorrian 59kg 7.00L | 6 (7) |
| Wyong 23-Apr-24 845m HEAVY 8 R12 OPEN-BT, Winning Time: 00:50.940 Sectionals: 600m 00:34.530 1st Boss ( D Gibbons ) 2nd Skye Banner ( G Buckley ) 1.34L 3rd The Escape ( A Bullock ) 3.27L 4th How Much Better ( R Bayliss 0 ) 4.66L | R Bayliss 0 4.66L | 4 (6) |
| Canterbury 01-Jan-24 1550m SOFT 6 R5 3,4YO BM 64 Hcp $1,625 (of $65,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:34.050, SP: 8.50 In-running: Settled 2nd, 1200m 2nd, 800m 4th, 400m 5th Sectionals: 600m 00:37.210 1st Hellfire Express ( Z Wadick 60 , Cd 57 ) 2nd Malabar ( M G Bourke 63 , Cd 60 ) 0.60L 3rd Utopian Wine ( T Berry 58.5 ) 1.47L 9th How Much Better ( R Bayliss 57.5 ) 15.41L See full results | R Bayliss 57.5kg 15.41L | 9 (9) |
| Wyong 13-Dec-23 1350m GOOD 4 R1 Mdn Hcp $22,000 (of $50,000) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:20.210, SP: 7.50 In-running: Settled 2nd, 800m 2nd, 400m 2nd Sectionals: 600m 00:35.080 1st How Much Better ( K Mcevoy 57.5 ) 2nd Dunbelievin' ( G Ryan 57 ) 0.19L 3rd Discover ( T Berry 58 ) 0.29L See full results | K Mcevoy 57.5kg | 1 (9) |
| Newcastle 30-Nov-23 950m GOOD 4 R7 MDN-BT, Winning Time: 00:56.100 Sectionals: 600m 00:34.460 1st December Sky ( J V Overmeire ) 2nd Lone Star Dream ( G Buckley ) 0.39L 3rd Sovereign Dane ( M Bell ) 0.41L 4th How Much Better ( R Bayliss 0 ) 0.57L | R Bayliss 0 0.57L | 4 (9) |
| Wyong 15-Nov-23 845m GOOD 4 R18 3YCGMDN-BT, Winning Time: 00:51.980 Sectionals: 600m 00:35.200 1st Notthesillyone ( M Weir 0 ) 2nd How Much Better ( R Bayliss 0 ) 0.10L 3rd Tonix ( A Gibbons 0 ) 7.38L | R Bayliss 0 0.10L | 2 (5) |
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