Kalashnikov (AUS) Horse
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Kalashnikov, an 8yo bay gelding from Australia, is trained by Toni Schofield in Barcaldine. He is by Capitalist out of Rough Ride. As a stakes winner with career earnings of $261,420, he is regarded as a horse of above‑average ability. On 7th Mar 2021 at Canberra, James McDonald rode him to his most significant victory, the $250,000 Black Opal, defeating Solar Winds. He has proven to be a profitable horse for bettors, delivering a 24% return on investment for anyone who backed him throughout his career.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Cloncurry 09-Oct-26 1000m GOOD R7 QLTY HCP (of $17,500) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 00:55.200, SP: 51.00 In-running: 800m 9th, 400m 9th Sectionals: 600m 00:32.870 1st Cochrane ( A Sewell 56 ) 2nd I'm Zac ( R Faehr 56 ) 1.09L 3rd I Am A Marvel ( M Gray 56 ) 3.40L 9th Kalashnikov ( W Galloway 56.5 ) 10.09L See full results | W Galloway 56.5kg 10.09L | 9 (9) |
| Emerald 22-Sep-26 1000m GOOD 3 R6 HCP $200 (of $15,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 00:56.120, SP: 101.00 In-running: 800m 7th, 400m 7th Sectionals: 600m 00:32.830 1st Mississippi Morn ( G S Semmens 55 ) 2nd Sunnycoast ( N M Olzard 62 ) 3.21L 3rd Writtle ( C Mciver 55.5 ) 4.22L 8th Kalashnikov ( C Stuart 59 , Cd 57 ) 7.88L See full results | C Stuart 59kg, Cd 57kg 7.88L | 8 (8) |
| Birdsville 04-Sep-26 1000m GOOD R6 Qlty $650 (of $45,500) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 00:55.900, SP: 61.00 In-running: 800m 5th, 400m 6th Sectionals: 600m 00:33.480 1st Hello World ( J A Keating 56 ) 2nd Revolt ( K Nestor 61.5 ) 0.36L 3rd Cochrane ( J H Busuttin 56 ) 2.12L 8th Kalashnikov ( S Pointon 58 ) 6.93L See full results | S Pointon 58kg 6.93L | 8 (8) |
| Blackall 18-Apr-26 1050m GOOD R5 HCP (of $10,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 00:59.800, SP: 3.40 Sectionals: 600m 00:34.470 1st Rush Hour ( M L Mankelow 56.5 , Cd 55 ) 2nd Soopat ( R T Faehr 59.5 ) 0.43L 3rd Highground ( D J Evans 56 ) 3.35L 6th Kalashnikov ( J Rudd 61 ) 5.22L See full results | J Rudd 61kg 5.22L | 6 (8) |
| Ilfracombe 12-Jul-25 1400m GOOD R5 Open Hcp $11,200 (of $16,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:23.960, SP: 7.00 In-running: 800m 2nd, 400m 1st 1st Kalashnikov ( J Missen 63 ) 2nd Scorched Land ( R T Faehr 59.5 ) 0.50L 3rd Burdekin ( N Palmer 58 , Cd 55 ) 1.60L See full results | J Missen 63kg | 1 (8) |