Inching Closer (AUS) Horse

Country

Australia

Foal Date

19-Aug-16

Sex

gelding

Colour

bay

Sire

Akeed Mofeed

Dam

Insurgent

Prize Money

247000

Trainer

Mark Dale

Owners

M A Dale, H J Davis, C K Synnott, Miss A J Synnott, Mrs M D Griffin, M J Griffin & S J Hawkes

About

Inching Closer, a 9yo bay gelding from Australia, is trained by Mark Dale in Cairns. He is sired by Akeed Mofeed and out of the dam Insurgent. To date he has secured 17 victories. On 12 May 2021 at Aquis Park Gold Coast, he earned his most important win, the $35,000 Bm72 Handicap. He has been a profitable runner for bettors, delivering a 68% return on investment for those who backed him throughout his career.

Raced At

Cairns • Townsville • Innisfail • Mackay • Rockhampton • Kilcoy • Doomben • Eagle Farm • Toowoomba • Sunshine Coast • Ipswich • Gatton • Toowoomba Inner Track

Race Record

Event Summary	Runner Stats	Rank
Cairns 20-Dec-25 1400m SOFT 5 R6 HCP $650 (of $21,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:24.000, SP: 12.00 In-running: Settled 4th, 800m 5th, 400m 8th Sectionals: 600m 00:37.250 1st Tycoon Beau ( R Wiggins 57.5 ) 2nd Seventies Hit ( L Morrison 54 , Cd 53 ) 0.24L 3rd Strathcona ( A Thomson 56 ) 2.04L 5th Inching Closer ( L Guernier 60 , Cd 58 ) 2.92L See full results	L Guernier 60, Cd 58kg 2.92L	5 (8)
Cairns 04-Dec-25 1250m SOFT 7 R3 BM75 $1,950 (of $21,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:14.820, SP: 21.00 In-running: 800m 4th, 400m 4th Sectionals: 600m 00:36.530 1st Harrow ( S N Cormack 54 , Cd 55 ) 2nd Spirit Meister ( J B Murphy 59 ) 0.11L 3rd Inching Closer ( L Guernier 62.5 ) 0.95L See full results	L Guernier 62.5kg 0.95L	3 (5)
Cairns 16-Nov-25 1400m GOOD 4 R7 HCP $400 (of $21,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:21.930, SP: 51.00 In-running: Settled 3rd, 800m 3rd, 400m 6th 1st Moegreen ( S N Cormack 54 , Cd 55 ) 2nd Tycoon Beau ( J L Taylor 56.5 ) 0.17L 3rd Spirit Meister ( J B Murphy 55.5 ) 0.50L 8th Inching Closer ( A Holt 60 ) 8.15L See full results	A Holt 60 8.15L	8 (9)
Cairns 02-Nov-25 1250m SOFT 5 R3 Open Hcp $1,000 (of $21,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:12.120, SP: 16.00 In-running: Settled 3rd, 800m 3rd, 400m 3rd Sectionals: 600m 00:35.780 1st Spirit Meister ( J B Murphy 54 ) 2nd Fodor ( R Wiggins 58.5 ) 2.02L 3rd Tycoon Beau ( S N Cormack 56.5 ) 4.61L 4th Inching Closer ( A Holt 60 ) 4.99L See full results	A Holt 60 4.99L	4 (4)
Cairns 22-Aug-25 1400m GOOD 4 R8 Open Quality (of $100,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:21.810, SP: 101.00 In-running: Settled 6th, 800m 6th, 400m 7th Sectionals: 600m 00:35.430 1st Speed Legend ( R Wiggins 60.5 ) 2nd Divine Okay ( N Thomas 52 ) 1.25L 3rd Valenki ( S N Cormack 54 , Cd 54.5 ) 2.23L 11th Inching Closer ( T Wheeler 52 ) 7.32L See full results	T Wheeler 52kg 7.32L	11 (14)
Townsville 09-Aug-25 1300m GOOD 4 R8 Open Quality (of $100,000) Barrier 13, Winning Time: 01:14.780, SP: 91.00 In-running: Settled 14th, 800m 14th, 400m 15th Sectionals: 600m 00:33.860 1st Speed Legend ( R Wiggins 58 ) 2nd Cherry Rose ( A M Thompson 54 , Cd 54.5 ) 0.16L 3rd Casino Lord ( G D Kliese 54 , Cd 54.5 ) 3.86L 14th Inching Closer ( O Kendal 52 ) 11.68L See full results	O Kendal 52kg 11.68L	14 (15)
Cairns 24-Jul-25 1250m SOFT 5 R6 Open Hcp $400 (of $21,000) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:13.970, SP: 41.00 In-running: Settled 2nd, 800m 2nd, 400m 2nd Sectionals: 600m 00:35.930 1st Valenki ( J B Murphy 54 ) 2nd Stats ( R Wiggins 59.5 ) 0.40L 3rd Crowning Moment ( S N Cormack 54 , Cd 55 ) 0.63L 7th Inching Closer ( C Meehan 61 ) 2.31L See full results	C Meehan 61kg 2.31L	7 (9)
Townsville 19-Jul-25 1200m GOOD 4 R9 Open Hcp (of $35,000) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:09.680, SP: 61.00 In-running: Settled 13th, 800m 13th, 400m 13th Sectionals: 600m 00:32.760 1st Hellish ( A Holt 59.5 ) 2nd Turbeau ( N Thomas 56 ) 1.71L 3rd He's Xceptional ( L I Martyn 57.5 , Cd 54.5 ) 1.78L 14th Inching Closer ( W D'avila 59 ) 10.64L See full results	W D'avila 59kg 10.64L	14 (14)
Townsville 06-Jul-25 1000m SOFT 5 R7 Open Hcp $400 (of $21,000) Barrier 11, Winning Time: 00:55.800, SP: 26.00 In-running: Settled 12th, 800m 12th, 400m 12th Sectionals: 600m 00:32.710 1st Hellish ( T M Fenlon 59 ) 2nd Northern Express ( A Butler 60.5 ) 0.23L 3rd Roweiner's Dance ( G S Semmens 61 , Cd 59 ) 0.49L 9th Inching Closer ( O Kendal 61 , Cd 59 ) 4.90L See full results	O Kendal 61kg, Cd 59kg 4.90L	9 (12)
Cairns 09-Jun-25 950m SOFT 5 R5 Open Hcp $650 (of $21,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 00:54.680, SP: 10.00 In-running: Settled 6th, 800m 6th, 400m 5th Sectionals: 600m 00:33.840 1st Smart Image ( A Holt 66.5 ) 2nd Overlord ( C Meehan 55 ) 0.83L 3rd Rising ( T H Leslight 54 ) 3.01L 5th Inching Closer ( L Guernier 60 , Cd 58 ) 3.27L See full results	L Guernier 60, Cd 58kg 3.27L	5 (8)
Townsville 15-Apr-25 1200m GOOD 4 R7 Open Hcp $11,600 (of $21,000) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:09.390, SP: 21.00 In-running: Settled 1st, 800m 1st, 400m 1st Sectionals: 600m 00:32.910 1st Inching Closer ( G Semmens 59.5 ) 2nd Crowning Moment ( S N Cormack 54 , Cd 55 ) 1.11L 3rd Tycoon Beau ( W D'avila 54 ) 2.68L See full results	G Semmens 59.5kg	1 (10)
Townsville 14-Mar-25 1400m SOFT 6 R3 Open Hcp $2,200 (of $23,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:23.980, SP: 9.00 In-running: Settled 2nd, 800m 2nd, 400m 3rd Sectionals: 600m 00:33.750 1st Sweet Kisses ( J Stanley 54 , Cd 55 ) 2nd Reggie's Boy ( G D Kliese 54 , Cd 55 ) 0.58L 3rd Inching Closer ( W D'avila 59.5 ) 1.47L See full results	W D'avila 59.5kg 1.47L	3 (7)
Innisfail 08-Mar-25 1100m GOOD 3 R3 Open Hcp $6,800 (of $10,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:03.330, SP: 2.40 In-running: Settled 4th, 800m 4th, 400m 2nd Sectionals: 600m 00:34.580 1st Inching Closer ( L Guernier 62.5 ) 2nd Mr Metrics ( T H Leslight 55 ) 0.97L 3rd Gulf Of Lion ( C Meehan 60.5 ) 4.02L See full results	L Guernier 62.5kg	1 (4)
Cairns 15-Feb-25 1250m HEAVY 8 R11 BM 75 Hcp $11,600 (of $21,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:14.500, SP: 4.80 In-running: Settled 5th, 800m 5th, 400m 5th Sectionals: 600m 00:36.700 1st Inching Closer ( W D'avila 60.5 ) 2nd Ten Schilling ( N Thomas 54 ) 1.71L 3rd Fodor ( A Butler 60.5 ) 2.72L See full results	W D'avila 60.5kg	1 (8)
Townsville 18-Jan-25 1300m GOOD 4 R3 Open Hcp $11,600 (of $21,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:16.610, SP: 9.50 In-running: Settled 2nd, 800m 2nd, 400m 2nd Sectionals: 600m 00:33.860 1st Inching Closer ( W D'avila 54.5 ) 2nd Fodor ( N Thomas 56 , Cd 56.5 ) 0.56L 3rd Stick To Your Guns ( M E Apel 54 , Cd 51 ) 1.66L See full results	W D'avila 54.5kg	1 (7)
Cairns 28-Dec-24 1500m GOOD 4 R6 Open Hcp $3,250 (of $18,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:27.680, SP: 4.00 In-running: Settled 5th, 800m 5th, 400m 5th Sectionals: 600m 00:36.970 1st Strathcona ( J B Murphy 54 ) 2nd Inching Closer ( W D'avila 55 ) 1.40L 3rd Battle Cry ( R Wiggins 61.5 ) 1.73L See full results	W D'avila 55kg 1.40L	2 (6)
Cairns 17-Dec-24 1400m GOOD 4 R6 BM 75 Hcp $1,950 (of $21,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:22.570, SP: 9.00 In-running: Settled 4th, 800m 4th, 400m 3rd Sectionals: 600m 00:36.120 1st Lidder Valley ( S N Cormack 58 ) 2nd Spirit Meister ( N A Day 55.5 ) 2.38L 3rd Inching Closer ( W D'avila 59 ) 2.97L See full results	W D'avila 59kg 2.97L	3 (7)
Innisfail 14-Dec-24 1200m SOFT 7 R4 Open Hcp $6,800 (of $10,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:11.780, SP: 7.00 In-running: Settled 4th, 800m 4th, 400m 4th Sectionals: 600m 00:37.930 1st Inching Closer ( W D'avila 59 ) 2nd Mystery 'N' Magic ( T H Leslight 61 ) 0.37L 3rd Impardoo ( C Jokic 55 ) 1.85L See full results	W D'avila 59kg	1 (7)
Cairns 03-Dec-24 950m SOFT 7 R3 Open Hcp $1,950 (of $21,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 00:53.290, SP: 61.00 In-running: Settled 5th, 800m 5th, 400m 5th Sectionals: 600m 00:33.410 1st Jemeldi ( G S Semmens 55.5 ) 2nd Bold Type ( R Wiggins 61 ) 1.20L 3rd Inching Closer ( N Thomas 54 ) 5.35L See full results	N Thomas 54kg 5.35L	3 (6)
Cairns 22-Nov-24 1250m SOFT 5 R6 BM 70 Hcp $400 (of $21,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:12.490, SP: 41.00 In-running: Settled 4th, 800m 4th, 400m 4th Sectionals: 600m 00:35.650 1st Rough Cut Jewel ( L J Morrison 59 ) 2nd Deluxe Legend ( S E Sheargold 54 , Cd 55 ) 0.18L 3rd Spirit Meister ( N A Day 59 ) 1.29L 6th Inching Closer ( M Campbell 62.5 , Cd 59.5 ) 5.68L See full results	M Campbell 62.5kg, Cd 59.5kg 5.68L	6 (7)
Innisfail 25-Oct-24 900m GOOD 3 R5 Open Hcp $400 (of $21,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 00:51.100, SP: 12.00 In-running: Settled 7th, 400m 7th Sectionals: 600m 00:33.220 1st Battle Cry ( M Abe 60 ) 2nd Pomade ( S E Sheargold 54 , Cd 55 ) 0.23L 3rd Loud Noise ( C Jokic 54 ) 0.51L 7th Inching Closer ( N Thomas 55 ) 3.61L See full results	N Thomas 55kg 3.61L	7 (7)
Cairns 10-Jun-24 1250m GOOD 4 R3 Open Hcp $400 (of $21,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:14.580, SP: 21.00 In-running: Settled 8th, 800m 8th, 400m 8th Sectionals: 600m 00:35.610 1st Go Getaboy ( T H Leslight 60.5 , Cd 59 ) 2nd Missile Thunder ( L J Morrison 55 ) 0.45L 3rd Prime Ruler ( J L Taylor 59.5 ) 2.59L 7th Inching Closer ( Z Sprie 54 ) 7.28L See full results	Z Sprie 54kg 7.28L	7 (8)
Mareeba 27-Apr-24 1500m SOFT 5 R7 Open Hcp $1,800 (of $10,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:30.520, SP: 4.00 In-running: Settled 1st, 1200m 1st, 800m 1st, 400m 2nd 1st Tavisteel ( L J Morrison 55 ) 2nd Inching Closer ( G Semmens 61 ) 0.06L 3rd Nebaraz ( M Abe 58 ) 3.07L See full results	G Semmens 61kg 0.06L	2 (5)
Cairns 22-Apr-24 1400m SOFT 5 R7 Open Hcp $650 (of $21,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:24.060, SP: 19.00 In-running: Settled 4th, 800m 4th, 400m 4th Sectionals: 600m 00:37.720 1st Go Getaboy ( R S Wilson 59.5 , Cd 58 ) 2nd Vivenzo ( J B Murphy 54.5 ) 0.04L 3rd Investor ( S E Sheargold 55 ) 0.14L 5th Inching Closer ( N Thomas 55 ) 3.29L See full results	N Thomas 55kg 3.29L	5 (11)
Cairns 09-Apr-24 1250m SOFT 6 R8 Open Hcp $400 (of $21,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:13.460, SP: 14.00 In-running: Settled 4th, 800m 4th, 400m 5th 1st Go Getaboy ( L J Morrison 57 ) 2nd Investor ( S E Sheargold 54 ) 0.24L 3rd Full Recognition ( N A Day 64.5 ) 1.11L 7th Inching Closer ( N Thomas 54.5 ) 4.94L See full results	N Thomas 54.5kg 4.94L	7 (9)
Cairns 03-Mar-24 1250m SOFT 5 R6 Open Hcp $3,800 (of $21,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:14.360, SP: 26.00 In-running: Settled 2nd, 800m 2nd, 400m 1st Sectionals: 600m 00:35.860 1st Battle Cry ( R Wiggins 58 ) 2nd Inching Closer ( N Thomas 56 ) 0.84L 3rd Go Getaboy ( J L Taylor 59 ) 0.97L See full results	N Thomas 56kg 0.84L	2 (7)
Cairns 08-Sep-23 1250m SOFT 5 R7 BM70 (of $30,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:13.080, SP: 41.00 In-running: Settled 3rd, 800m 4th, 400m 11th Sectionals: 600m 00:36.190 1st Invincible Jet ( R Wiggins 60.5 ) 2nd Tycoon Beau ( C Whiteley 58 ) 1.50L 3rd Nantucket ( N Thomas 58 ) 4.00L 12th Inching Closer ( R Shred 64.5 ) 14.60L See full results	R Shred 64.5kg 14.60L	12 (12)
Cairns 26-Aug-23 950m SOFT 7 R8 Open Hcp $500 (of $35,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 00:55.630, SP: 21.00 In-running: Settled 5th, 800m 5th, 400m 5th Sectionals: 600m 00:35.310 1st Prime Ruler ( J L Taylor 58.5 ) 2nd Modernism ( A T Allen 54 ) 2.50L 3rd Gamboa ( R S Wilson 54 , Cd 51 ) 2.60L 6th Inching Closer ( R Shred 56 ) 3.20L See full results	R Shred 56kg 3.20L	6 (9)
Townsville 12-Aug-23 1300m GOOD 4 R8 HCP $1,000 (of $50,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:15.510, SP: 26.00 In-running: Settled 11th, 800m 11th, 400m 10th Sectionals: 600m 00:34.970 1st O'mudgee ( G J Cartwright 54.5 ) 2nd Hell Of A Boy ( N A Day 55 ) 0.50L 3rd He's Xceptional ( A Layt 58 ) 0.70L 10th Inching Closer ( M Butler 57.5 ) 6.30L See full results	M Butler 57.5kg 6.30L	10 (15)
Townsville 29-Jul-23 1200m GOOD 4 R7 HCP $500 (of $35,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:09.150, SP: 71.00 In-running: Settled 9th, 800m 9th, 400m 8th Sectionals: 600m 00:34.530 1st Smart Image ( R Wiggins 63 ) 2nd Media Empire ( W G Satherley 54 ) 1.00L 3rd Full Recognition ( N A Day 63 ) 1.20L 6th Inching Closer ( M Butler 56 ) 2.40L See full results	M Butler 56kg 2.40L	6 (13)
Townsville 21-Jul-23 1000m SOFT 5 R5 HCP $400 (of $21,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 00:57.210, SP: 41.00 In-running: Settled 3rd, 800m 3rd, 400m 3rd Sectionals: 600m 00:33.070 1st Molongle Surprise ( G D Kliese 56 , Cd 56.5 ) 2nd All Time Legend ( R Wiggins 61.5 ) 0.80L 3rd Dr Neigh ( J Stanley 54 , Cd 55 ) 1.60L 6th Inching Closer ( M Butler 56.5 ) 3.20L See full results	M Butler 56.5kg 3.20L	6 (9)
Cairns 26-Mar-23 1400m SOFT 6 R7 Open Hcp $500 (of $18,000) Barrier 10, Winning Time: 01:24.560, SP: 15.00 In-running: Settled 8th, 800m 8th, 400m 8th Sectionals: 600m 00:36.750 1st Mystery 'N' Magic ( J L Taylor 54 ) 2nd Lord Of Light ( S E Sheargold 54.5 , Cd 55 ) 3.00L 3rd Battle Cry ( N A Day 58.5 ) 3.10L 5th Inching Closer ( F Edwards 59 ) 5.10L See full results	F Edwards 59kg 5.10L	5 (10)
Townsville 09-Mar-23 1400m SOFT 6 R3 HCP $1,950 (of $21,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:24.010, SP: 6.00 In-running: Settled 3rd, 800m 2nd, 400m 2nd Sectionals: 600m 00:34.260 1st Palencia ( R B Shred 57.5 ) 2nd Mystery 'N' Magic ( J L Taylor 54 ) 0.50L 3rd Inching Closer ( F Edwards 58 ) 0.80L See full results	F Edwards 58kg 0.80L	3 (5)
Cairns 03-Mar-23 1250m SOFT 7 R4 Open Hcp $1,950 (of $21,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:14.380, SP: 2.90 In-running: Settled 6th, 800m 6th, 400m 5th Sectionals: 600m 00:36.000 1st Call Me Mo ( A Layt 54 , Cd 54.5 ) 2nd Desert Cowboy ( K R Swaffer 63 , Cd 61.5 ) 0.40L 3rd Inching Closer ( M Potgieter 57.5 ) 2.20L See full results	M Potgieter 57.5kg 2.20L	3 (7)
Townsville 21-Feb-23 1300m SOFT 5 R7 HCP $400 (of $21,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:16.970, SP: 7.00 In-running: Settled 9th, 800m 9th, 400m 8th Sectionals: 600m 00:34.260 1st Bold Kingston ( A Layt 59 ) 2nd Our Chiquilla ( N A Day 55 ) 0.20L 3rd Zouvilla ( G D Kliese 57 ) 0.70L 8th Inching Closer ( J Taylor 58.5 ) 1.70L See full results	J Taylor 58.5kg 1.70L	8 (10)
Townsville 29-Jan-23 1400m SOFT 5 R6 HCP $3,500 (of $20,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:23.480, SP: 3.50 In-running: Settled 1st, 800m 1st, 400m 2nd Sectionals: 600m 00:35.140 1st Tennessee Boy ( M Castle 56 , Cd 54 ) 2nd Inching Closer ( M Potgieter 58 ) 1.50L 3rd Hell Of A Boy ( I K Teh 56 , Cd 53 ) 1.60L See full results	M Potgieter 58kg 1.50L	2 (6)
Townsville 13-Jan-23 1300m SOFT 5 R6 HCP $11,000 (of $20,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:18.130, SP: 4.80 In-running: Settled 5th, 800m 5th, 400m 3rd Sectionals: 600m 00:35.540 1st Inching Closer ( J Taylor 57 ) 2nd Dunatun ( N A Day 54.5 , Cd 55.5 ) 0.20L 3rd Hit Snooze ( J B Murphy 54 ) 1.00L See full results	J Taylor 57kg	1 (8)
Cairns 02-Jan-23 1250m SOFT 7 R3 Open Hcp $1,900 (of $20,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:13.340, SP: 9.00 In-running: Settled 2nd, 800m 2nd, 400m 2nd Sectionals: 600m 00:35.190 1st Smart Image ( L J Morrison 59 ) 2nd Dunatun ( N A Day 54 , Cd 55 ) 4.50L 3rd Inching Closer ( J Taylor 56.5 ) 4.90L See full results	J Taylor 56.5kg 4.90L	3 (5)
Townsville 20-Dec-22 1200m GOOD 4 R6 HCP $500 (of $32,500) Barrier 12, Winning Time: 01:09.540, SP: 41.00 In-running: Settled 3rd, 800m 3rd, 400m 3rd Sectionals: 600m 00:34.310 1st Yes Dream ( L J Morrison 58 ) 2nd Xanthus ( R Wiggins 54 , Cd 55 ) 0.80L 3rd Hell Of A Boy ( B L Thomson 54.5 ) 1.20L 8th Inching Closer ( M Potgieter 56.5 , Cd 58 ) 3.80L See full results	M Potgieter 56.5kg, Cd 58kg 3.80L	8 (12)
Innisfail 03-Dec-22 1200m GOOD 3 R4 HCP $1,500 (of $8,500) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:10.950, SP: 3.00 In-running: Settled 2nd, 800m 2nd, 400m 2nd 1st Our Chiquilla ( S E Sheargold 55 , Cd 55.5 ) 2nd Inching Closer ( M Butler 60.5 ) 0.30L 3rd Supposedly Wicked ( R B Shred 55 ) 3.30L See full results	M Butler 60.5kg 0.30L	2 (4)
Townsville 06-Aug-22 1300m SOFT 5 R6 HCP $1,000 (of $50,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:16.050, SP: 16.00 In-running: Settled 7th, 800m 7th, 400m 8th Sectionals: 600m 00:34.150 1st Family Star ( J Stanley 55.5 ) 2nd Zouvilla ( R Fradd 56 ) 0.20L 3rd Simply Splashing ( G D Kliese 59 ) 1.00L 7th Inching Closer ( J Taylor 57 ) 3.40L See full results	J Taylor 57kg 3.40L	7 (13)
Cairns 28-Jul-22 1400m SOFT 5 R8 HCP $400 (of $20,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:25.080, SP: 3.70 In-running: Settled 2nd, 800m 2nd, 400m 2nd Sectionals: 600m 00:36.280 1st Simply Splashing ( G D Kliese 58.5 ) 2nd Battle Cry ( N A Day 58 ) 0.10L 3rd So You Dream ( L J Morrison 59 ) 0.30L 6th Inching Closer ( P Romeo 58 ) 1.95L See full results	P Romeo 58kg 1.95L	6 (8)
Mackay 15-Jul-22 1300m GOOD 4 R9 Qlty $1,000 (of $75,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:15.450, SP: 51.00 In-running: Settled 10th, 800m 10th, 400m 10th Sectionals: 600m 00:35.350 1st Cabalo Escuro ( J L Taylor 54 ) 2nd Ammoudi Bay ( J Stanley 56 ) 0.20L 3rd Montenegro Man ( C Whiteley 56.5 ) 0.95L 6th Inching Closer ( P Romeo 54 ) 2.00L See full results	P Romeo 54kg 2.00L	6 (14)
Townsville 05-Jul-22 1200m HEAVY 8 R7 HCP $400 (of $20,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:10.880, SP: 7.50 In-running: Settled 5th, 800m 5th, 400m 5th Sectionals: 600m 00:34.720 1st Dio D'oro ( J Stanley 60 ) 2nd El Of A Saga ( I K Teh 54 , Cd 51 ) 0.50L 3rd Funky Music ( N Thomas 54.5 ) 0.60L 6th Inching Closer ( P Romeo 56.5 ) 2.90L See full results	P Romeo 56.5kg 2.90L	6 (12)
Cairns 13-Jun-22 1250m GOOD 4 R6 HCP $1,900 (of $20,000) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:13.450, SP: 5.00 In-running: Settled 8th, 800m 8th, 400m 8th Sectionals: 600m 00:35.590 1st Love Is Blind ( S P Wilson 59 ) 2nd Brilliant Mind ( N A Day 54 ) 0.50L 3rd Inching Closer ( G Kliese 56.5 ) 1.30L See full results	G Kliese 56.5kg 1.30L	3 (10)
Townsville 31-May-22 1400m SOFT 5 R8 HCP $950 (of $20,000) Barrier 12, Winning Time: 01:22.780, SP: 10.00 In-running: Settled 5th, 800m 5th, 400m 5th Sectionals: 600m 00:34.620 1st Tennessee Boy ( S P Wilson 54 ) 2nd Monsieur Macron ( J Stanley 55.5 ) 0.20L 3rd So You Dream ( J L Cornish 55 , Cd 53 ) 1.00L 4th Inching Closer ( P Romeo 56.5 ) 1.20L See full results	P Romeo 56.5kg 1.20L	4 (14)
Cairns 16-May-22 1400m SOFT 7 R3 HCP $650 (of $20,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:26.020, SP: 4.00 In-running: Settled 6th, 800m 6th, 400m 6th Sectionals: 600m 00:36.810 1st Tennessee Boy ( S P Wilson 54 ) 2nd Battle Cry ( N A Day 57 ) 1.25L 3rd Buxton ( L Mccoy 54.5 ) 1.35L 5th Inching Closer ( M Potgieter 59 ) 2.30L See full results	M Potgieter 59kg 2.30L	5 (7)
Mount Garnet 29-Apr-22 1200m GOOD 4 R4 HCP $1,300 (of $13,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:11.110, SP: 5.00 In-running: Settled 9th, 800m 9th, 400m 9th 1st Battle Cry ( N A Day 58 ) 2nd Verbalizer ( L J Morrison 58.5 ) 0.30L 3rd Inching Closer ( P Romeo 61.5 ) 0.50L See full results	P Romeo 61.5kg 0.50L	3 (10)
Townsville 14-Apr-22 1000m SOFT 5 R4 HCP $400 (of $20,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 00:56.530, SP: 11.00 In-running: Settled 8th, 800m 8th, 400m 8th Sectionals: 600m 00:33.110 1st The Egyptian ( T M Fenlon 60 , Cd 58 ) 2nd El Shaday ( L J Morrison 54 ) 0.20L 3rd Willygood ( R Shred 58.5 , Cd 55.5 ) 1.70L 6th Inching Closer ( P Romeo 57 ) 2.80L See full results	P Romeo 57kg 2.80L	6 (8)
Cairns 07-Dec-21 1250m GOOD 4 R3 HCP $10,400 (of $18,500) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:14.120, SP: 2.15 In-running: Settled 6th, 800m 6th, 400m 4th Sectionals: 600m 00:36.350 1st Inching Closer ( M Potgieter 56 ) 2nd Simply Splashing ( N A Day 58.5 ) 0.75L 3rd Loud Noise ( L J Morrison 54 ) 1.25L See full results	M Potgieter 56kg	1 (7)
Cairns 14-Nov-21 1250m GOOD 4 R4 HCP $10,400 (of $18,500) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:13.040, SP: 1.85 In-running: Settled 3rd, 800m 3rd, 400m 2nd Sectionals: 600m 00:34.620 1st Inching Closer ( M Potgieter 54 ) 2nd Silent Explorer ( J Stanley 56 ) 3.00L 3rd Dream I Can ( S P Wilson 54 ) 6.50L See full results	M Potgieter 54kg	1 (6)
Cairns 31-Oct-21 1250m GOOD 4 R5 HCP $10,400 (of $18,500) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:14.600, SP: 6.00 In-running: Settled 2nd, 800m 2nd, 400m 2nd Sectionals: 600m 00:34.690 1st Inching Closer ( M Potgieter 54 ) 2nd Simply Splashing ( K R Swaffer 59 , Cd 57.5 ) 1.25L 3rd Our Chiquilla ( W D'avila 54 ) 2.00L See full results	M Potgieter 54kg	1 (7)
Gordonvale 02-Oct-21 1100m GOOD 3 R3 BM65 (of $11,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:03.630, SP: 10.00 In-running: Settled 8th, 800m 8th, 400m 6th 1st Roth'n'bell ( A Thomson 56 ) 2nd Labrusco ( W D'avila 55.5 ) 0.30L 3rd Fluttering ( L J Morrison 57.5 ) 0.70L 6th Inching Closer ( R Shred 63 ) 1.75L See full results	R Shred 63kg 1.75L	6 (9)
Rockhampton 30-Jun-21 1600m SOFT 5 R8 HCP $500 (of $30,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:34.530, SP: 26.00 In-running: Settled 4th, 1200m 5th, 800m 6th, 400m 5th Sectionals: 600m 00:35.730 1st The Tax Accountant ( B Pengelly 56.5 , Cd 57 ) 2nd Stubai ( R Stewart 54 ) 1.00L 3rd Steelz Time ( A Sewell 54 ) 2.50L 7th Inching Closer ( J Murphy 54 ) 5.50L See full results	J Murphy 54kg 5.50L	7 (9)
Kilcoy 20-Jun-21 1500m SOFT 5 R7 BM75 $1,000 (of $30,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:33.220, SP: 6.00 In-running: Settled 2nd, 800m 4th, 400m 3rd Sectionals: 600m 00:36.500 1st Gunnobe ( B Nothdurft 57.5 ) 2nd Bryneich ( K Yoshida 57 ) 1.00L 3rd Me Mum's Foxy ( A Fancourt 54 ) 2.30L 5th Inching Closer ( M D Plessis 57 ) 2.50L See full results	M D Plessis 57kg 2.50L	5 (10)
Doomben 26-May-21 1350m SOFT 5 R8 BM75 (of $35,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:19.690, SP: 26.00 In-running: Settled 5th, 800m 4th, 400m 5th Sectionals: 600m 00:35.110 1st Really Discreet ( R Maloney 56 ) 2nd Coup ( L J Tilley 57 ) 3.25L 3rd Whispered ( N Callow 58 ) 3.35L 12th Inching Closer ( L Tarrant 57.5 ) 7.55L See full results	L Tarrant 57.5kg 7.55L	12 (13)
Aquis Park Gold Coast 12-May-21 1400m HEAVY 10 R8 BM72 $19,800 (of $35,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:27.950, SP: 20.00 In-running: Settled 4th, 800m 4th, 400m 3rd Sectionals: 600m 00:38.030 1st Inching Closer ( L Tarrant 57 ) 2nd Dark Euro ( A T Allen 55 ) 0.75L 3rd Blacklog ( M D Plessis 56 ) 1.75L See full results	L Tarrant 57kg	1 (8)
Eagle Farm 17-Apr-21 1400m GOOD 3 R9 NMW $1,000 (of $75,000) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:25.330, SP: 21.00 In-running: Settled 3rd, 800m 1st, 400m 1st Sectionals: 600m 00:36.620 1st Enterprise Keren ( T Marshall 54 ) 2nd Westlink ( L Kilner 59 , Cd 56 ) 0.10L 3rd Sally Pops ( S Tomlinson 54 , Cd 52 ) 0.30L 8th Inching Closer ( A Thompson 56 , Cd 58 ) 3.80L See full results	A Thompson 56kg, Cd 58kg 3.80L	8 (13)
Doomben 31-Mar-21 1350m GOOD 4 R8 BM70 $500 (of $35,000) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:20.750, SP: 6.50 In-running: Settled 4th, 800m 4th, 400m 4th Sectionals: 600m 00:35.490 1st Mocambo ( T Marshall 55 ) 2nd Parko ( M Wishart 59 , Cd 56 ) 0.75L 3rd The Driller ( J M Orman 57.5 ) 2.25L 6th Inching Closer ( J Adams 59 ) 7.25L See full results	J Adams 59kg 7.25L	6 (9)
Eagle Farm 10-Mar-21 1400m GOOD 4 R6 BM75 $6,400 (of $35,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:25.470, SP: 18.00 In-running: Settled 3rd, 800m 3rd, 400m 1st Sectionals: 600m 00:35.000 1st Vinco ( J Byrne 58.5 ) 2nd Inching Closer ( J Adams 56 ) 0.20L 3rd Morendi ( J Orman 59 ) 0.40L See full results	J Adams 56kg 0.20L	2 (8)
Toowoomba 27-Feb-21 1300m GOOD 4 R3 BM70 $1,900 (of $20,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:19.620, SP: 10.00 In-running: Settled 2nd, 800m 2nd, 400m 3rd Sectionals: 600m 00:36.810 1st The Hand ( J D Adams 56.5 ) 2nd Maddiara ( J Stanley 56.5 ) 0.50L 3rd Inching Closer ( J Murphy 58.5 ) 0.60L See full results	J Murphy 58.5kg 0.60L	3 (9)
Doomben 23-Dec-20 1350m GOOD 4 R8 BM70 $500 (of $35,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:20.980, SP: 21.00 In-running: Settled 5th, 800m 4th, 400m 5th Sectionals: 600m 00:34.990 1st Lubuk ( L R D Dittman 58.5 ) 2nd Samurai ( J Guthmann-chester 57.5 ) 0.20L 3rd Dee Day Diva ( S Thornton 56 ) 0.60L 9th Inching Closer ( A Thompson 59 , Cd 61 ) 7.80L See full results	A Thompson 59kg, Cd 61kg 7.80L	9 (10)
Toowoomba 12-Dec-20 1300m SOFT 5 R2 BM68 $10,500 (of $19,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:20.770, SP: 6.00 In-running: Settled 3rd, 800m 3rd, 400m 4th Sectionals: 600m 00:37.110 1st Inching Closer ( J Morris 58 ) 2nd Archer's Treasure ( S Bogenhuber 58.5 ) 0.80L 3rd Trail of Glory ( W Peel 59.5 , Cd 56.5 ) 1.80L See full results	J Morris 58kg	1 (7)
Sunshine Coast 27-Nov-20 1400m GOOD 4 R5 BM68 $400 (of $21,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:24.330, SP: 13.00 In-running: Settled 3rd, 800m 2nd, 400m 3rd Sectionals: 600m 00:35.590 1st Daulat Tai Panaziz ( S Cormack 55 ) 2nd Degas ( J H Huxtable 58.5 ) 0.20L 3rd Adelase ( M D Plessis 54 ) 2.20L 8th Inching Closer ( A Thompson 58.5 ) 4.40L See full results	A Thompson 58.5kg 4.40L	8 (9)
Toowoomba 14-Nov-20 1300m GOOD 4 R3 BM70 $10,500 (of $19,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:19.660, SP: 5.00 In-running: Settled 2nd, 800m 2nd, 400m 2nd Sectionals: 600m 00:37.090 1st Inching Closer ( A Thompson 55.5 ) 2nd Trail of Glory ( J B Murphy 58 ) 0.40L 3rd Li'l Rodge ( J Morris 57.5 ) 4.40L See full results	A Thompson 55.5kg	1 (7)
Sunshine Coast 25-Oct-20 1300m SOFT 7 R2 CL5 $1,900 (of $21,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:17.620, SP: 17.00 In-running: Settled 4th, 800m 4th, 400m 4th Sectionals: 600m 00:34.520 1st Chapelco ( T Harrison 55.5 ) 2nd Shadow Of Time ( M J Cahill 58 ) 0.30L 3rd Inching Closer ( A Spinks 54 ) 2.10L See full results	A Spinks 54kg 2.10L	3 (8)
Ipswich 02-Oct-20 1350m GOOD 4 R2 CL5 $11,650 (of $21,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:20.100, SP: 13.00 In-running: Settled 6th, 800m 6th, 400m 5th Sectionals: 600m 00:35.460 1st Inching Closer ( A Thompson 54 ) 2nd Natural Force ( R Maloney 59 ) 0.10L 3rd Chapelco ( S Cormack 57.5 ) 0.30L See full results	A Thompson 54kg	1 (7)
Ipswich 24-Sep-20 1200m GOOD 4 R5 BM65 $400 (of $21,000) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:10.820, SP: 26.00 In-running: Settled 5th, 800m 5th, 400m 5th Sectionals: 600m 00:34.730 1st Paper Trade ( A Thompson 60.5 ) 2nd Celtic Tiger ( N Tomizawa 54 ) 1.00L 3rd Phionaix ( L Cassidy 56.5 ) 1.10L 6th Inching Closer ( R Jamieson 56 ) 3.20L See full results	R Jamieson 56kg 3.20L	6 (8)
Gatton 05-Sep-20 1100m GOOD 4 R6 CG&E BM55 $300 (of $15,000) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:04.400, SP: 5.50 In-running: Settled 7th, 800m 7th, 400m 7th Sectionals: 600m 00:34.930 1st Scare Campaign ( C J Small 57 ) 2nd Duellator ( A Sewell 54 ) 2.00L 3rd News Director ( N Tomizawa 59 ) 2.80L 9th Inching Closer ( K Cowan 62 , Cd 63.5 ) 8.30L See full results	K Cowan 62kg, Cd 63.5kg 8.30L	9 (10)
Toowoomba 16-Jun-20 1640m SOFT 5 R6 BM62 $400 (of $19,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:42.290, SP: 6.50 In-running: Settled 2nd, 1200m 4th, 800m 3rd, 400m 3rd Sectionals: 600m 00:36.710 1st Terrius ( M J Cahill 58.5 ) 2nd The Equalizer ( J Orman 57 ) 6.50L 3rd Rerun ( E Ljung 60 ) 6.70L 7th Inching Closer ( M Savva 59.5 , Cd 62.5 ) 7.80L See full results	M Savva 59.5kg, Cd 62.5kg 7.80L	7 (9)
Toowoomba 31-May-20 1300m SOFT 5 R8 BM62 $3,800 (of $21,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:21.340, SP: 5.00 In-running: Settled 4th, 800m 4th, 400m 3rd Sectionals: 600m 00:38.370 1st Shadyvale Star ( S Cormack 58 ) 2nd Inching Closer ( A Thompson 59.5 ) 0.80L 3rd Okanagan Miss ( A Patis 60 , Cd 58 ) 1.00L See full results	A Thompson 59.5kg 0.80L	2 (9)
Toowoomba 10-May-20 1625m GOOD 4 R11 BM65 $2,800 (of $30,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:41.890, SP: 7.50 In-running: Settled 2nd, 1200m 2nd, 800m 3rd, 400m 3rd Sectionals: 600m 00:38.510 1st Hellava Babe ( B Andrew 58.5 ) 2nd Scoutabout ( M Hellyer 59.5 ) 0.50L 3rd Inching Closer ( A Thompson 58 ) 1.00L See full results	A Thompson 58kg 1.00L	3 (12)
Ipswich 26-Apr-20 1680m GOOD 4 R5 3Y HCP $1,000 (of $21,000) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:44.960, SP: 9.50 In-running: Settled 4th, 1200m 4th, 800m 3rd, 400m 4th Sectionals: 600m 00:34.010 1st Joliette ( M J Cahill 60 ) 2nd Miss Cavallo ( N Keal 58.5 ) 0.20L 3rd Group Think ( A J Mallyon 59 ) 1.00L 4th Inching Closer ( L Dittman 59 ) 1.50L See full results	L Dittman 59kg 1.50L	4 (10)
Toowoomba 11-Apr-20 1300m GOOD 4 R5 BM55 $11,650 (of $21,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:21.170, SP: 3.30 In-running: Settled 4th, 800m 4th, 400m 3rd Sectionals: 600m 00:39.420 1st Inching Closer ( M Savva 60.5 ) 2nd Abb Roy ( M Shimodaira 60.5 , Cd 58.5 ) 1.00L 3rd Spirit of Edyn ( B Ainsworth 57.5 ) 1.50L See full results	M Savva 60.5kg	1 (9)
Toowoomba 19-Mar-20 1100m GOOD 4 R6 CL2 $11,650 (of $21,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:06.630, SP: 17.00 In-running: Settled 4th, 800m 4th, 400m 4th Sectionals: 600m 00:35.920 1st Inching Closer ( A Thompson 54 ) 2nd Grand Barrail ( B Thornton 57 ) 0.80L 3rd Jelviss ( B Stewart 57 ) 1.60L See full results	A Thompson 54kg	1 (14)
Toowoomba Inner Track 20-Feb-20 925m GOOD 4 R4 CL2-TRL Barrier 1, Winning Time: 00:56.780 Sectionals: 600m 00:35.590 1st All Shiraz ( J Orman ) 2nd Uno Amor ( N Keal ) 0.40L 3rd Inching Closer ( M Savva ) 0.80L	M Savva 0.80L	3 (5)
Toowoomba 05-Nov-19 1200m GOOD 4 R4 BM55 $5,200 (of $8,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:13.990, SP: $10 Sectionals: 600m 00:37.630 1st Inching Closer ( M Savva 54 ) 2nd Sequasi ( N J Evans 54 ) 0.40L 3rd Mac's Boy ( J Oliver 61.5 ) 3.65L	M Savva 54kg	1 (6)
Warwick 12-Oct-19 1500m HEAVY 8 R8 BM55 $400 (of $19,000) Barrier 12, Winning Time: 01:31.990, SP: 11.00 In-running: Settled 2nd, 800m 2nd, 400m 6th Sectionals: 600m 00:37.030 1st Casino Gold ( W D O'connell 55.5 ) 2nd Fast Arli ( B Appo 56.5 ) 0.50L 3rd Mishani Istana ( L S Dillon 59 , Cd 57 ) 3.00L 6th Inching Closer ( M Savva 54 , Cd 56 ) 7.30L See full results	M Savva 54kg, Cd 56kg 7.30L	6 (12)
Gatton 04-Oct-19 1400m GOOD 4 R7 CL1 $300 (of $17,000) Barrier 12, Winning Time: 01:24.510, SP: 31.00 In-running: Settled 8th, 800m 8th, 400m 12th Sectionals: 600m 00:36.030 1st Hydrangea ( A Mallyon 58.5 ) 2nd Charlotte's Girl ( A Allen 57 ) 1.00L 3rd Secret Agent Man ( L Cassidy 59 ) 4.00L 9th Inching Closer ( M Savva 54.5 , Cd 56.5 ) 7.55L See full results	M Savva 54.5kg, Cd 56.5kg 7.55L	9 (12)
Ipswich 20-Sep-19 1350m GOOD 4 R7 CL1 $500 (of $30,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:21.270, SP: 101.00 In-running: Settled 13th, 800m 13th, 400m 13th Sectionals: 600m 00:36.810 1st Penasquito ( J Orman 58 ) 2nd Heart Attack ( N Keal 58.5 ) 0.10L 3rd Brocky ( S Cormack 56.5 ) 0.60L 9th Inching Closer ( R Jamieson 54 ) 4.80L See full results	R Jamieson 54kg 4.80L	9 (13)
Esk 13-Jul-19 1460m GOOD 3 R4 2UP MDN-SW $5,000 (of $7,450) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:29.540, SP: $5.50 Sectionals: 600m 00:37.540 1st Inching Closer ( M Savva 56.5 ) 2nd Craiglea Luke ( R Faehr 56.5 ) 0.75L 3rd Coonowrin Silky ( H Phillips 56.5 ) 0.95L	M Savva 56.5kg	1 (12)
Doomben 12-Jun-19 1350m GOOD 4 R4 2Y MDN-SW (of $25,000) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:20.290, SP: 81.00 In-running: Settled 6th, 800m 3rd, 400m 2nd Sectionals: 600m 00:35.010 1st Written With Ease ( J Orman 55 ) 2nd Smart Meteor ( S Cormack 57 ) 2.75L 3rd Grand Shanghai ( D Smith 57 ) 4.25L 12th Inching Closer ( T Marshall 57 ) 10.50L See full results	T Marshall 57kg 10.50L	12 (13)
Gatton 01-Jun-19 1100m GOOD 4 R1 2Y HCP $600 (of $19,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:03.300, SP: 26.00 In-running: Settled 6th, 800m 6th, 400m 5th Sectionals: 600m 00:34.820 1st Magic Trick ( E Ljung 55 ) 2nd Le Palmier ( B Nothdurft 58 ) 1.50L 3rd I Am Courage ( N Thomas 58 ) 3.75L 5th Inching Closer ( A Thompson 55.5 , Cd 57.5 ) 5.50L See full results	A Thompson 55.5kg, Cd 57.5kg 5.50L	5 (8)
Toowoomba 18-May-19 1050m GOOD 4 R5 2Y MDN $600 (of $19,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:03.610, SP: 41.00 In-running: Settled 6th, 800m 6th, 400m 7th Sectionals: 600m 00:35.750 1st Sugar Boom ( A Fancourt 56 ) 2nd Violet ( B Nothdurft 55 ) 1.00L 3rd Raging Pole ( N Tomizawa 58 ) 1.75L 5th Inching Closer ( H Phillips 57 , Cd 59 ) 6.80L See full results	H Phillips 57kg, Cd 59kg 6.80L	5 (10)