Make A Decision (AUS) Horse
About
Make A Decision is an 8yo bay gelding from Australia trained by Sarah Cotton at Broadmarsh. He is by Decides out of Bazanne. He has secured six wins in his career. On 16 February 2025 at Hobart, he claimed his most important triumph, taking the $30,000 Benchmark 76 Handicap.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Launceston 26-Nov-25 1200m GOOD 4 R6 BM72 $16,875 (of $27,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:11.000, SP: 3.90 In-running: 800m 2nd, 400m 1st Sectionals: 600m 00:34.330 1st Make A Decision ( J Johnstone 54.5 ) 2nd Gee Gee Enuf Speed ( C R Wells 59 ) 0.75L 3rd Alpine Blast ( B Muhcu 54 ) 2.00L See full results | J Johnstone 54.5kg | 1 (6) |
| Hobart 04-Nov-25 1200m SOFT 7 R6 BM 60 Hcp $4,000 (of $20,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:13.870, SP: 3.90 In-running: Settled 7th, 800m 7th, 400m 7th Sectionals: 600m 00:36.780 1st Restricted Access ( C R Wells 59 , Cd 57.5 ) 2nd Make A Decision ( J Johnstone 60.5 ) 1.25L 3rd Steele My Sunshine ( S Tsaikos 54.5 , Cd 55 ) 1.75L See full results | J Johnstone 60.5kg 1.25L | 2 (7) |
| Launceston 24-Oct-25 1420m GOOD 4 R5 CL6 Set Weight (of $30,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:25.090, SP: 20.00 In-running: Settled 8th, 800m 8th, 400m 8th Sectionals: 600m 00:36.050 1st Sh'bourne Midnight ( A Darmanin 57 ) 2nd Adachi ( D M Ganderton 57 ) 0.50L 3rd Lovin' Bev ( E L B Burke 55 ) 1.00L 7th Make A Decision ( J Johnstone 57 ) 3.71L See full results | J Johnstone 57kg 3.71L | 7 (8) |
| Launceston 12-Oct-25 1400m SOFT 5 R5 CL6 Set Weight $1,350 (of $30,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:25.050, SP: 13.00 In-running: Settled 7th, 800m 3rd, 400m 3rd Sectionals: 600m 00:34.770 1st Shy Guy ( K G Sanderson 57 ) 2nd Go Jeanie ( C M Jordan 54 ) 0.20L 3rd Adachi ( D M Ganderton 57 ) 1.70L 4th Make A Decision ( J Johnstone 57 ) 1.80L See full results | J Johnstone 57kg 1.80L | 4 (8) |
| Hobart 31-Aug-25 1200m SOFT 5 R1 BM 76 Hcp $3,000 (of $30,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:13.000, SP: 4.40 In-running: Settled 5th, 800m 5th, 400m 5th Sectionals: 600m 00:34.620 1st Furneaux ( A Darmanin 56.5 ) 2nd Charlie Bucket ( C M Jordan 59 ) 0.40L 3rd Make A Decision ( J Johnstone 54 ) 1.65L See full results | J Johnstone 54kg 1.65L | 3 (5) |
| Hobart 10-Aug-25 1390m SOFT 5 R6 CL6 Set Weight $1,350 (of $30,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:27.630, SP: 31.00 In-running: Settled 3rd, 800m 3rd, 400m 2nd Sectionals: 600m 00:36.130 1st Alvarinho ( E L B Burke 55 ) 2nd Silver Dagger ( C Newitt 55 ) 0.20L 3rd Cartoon Graveyard ( D Pires 59 ) 1.20L 4th Make A Decision ( J Johnstone 57 ) 2.70L See full results | J Johnstone 57kg 2.70L | 4 (8) |
| Hobart 27-Jul-25 1200m HEAVY 8 R5 BM 68 Hcp $5,000 (of $25,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:13.950, SP: 11.00 In-running: Settled 8th, 800m 8th, 400m 8th Sectionals: 600m 00:36.980 1st Furneaux ( A Darmanin 59 ) 2nd Make A Decision ( L Bingley 58 ) 0.50L 3rd Esprit Diva ( E Annells 54.5 ) 0.60L See full results | L Bingley 58kg 0.50L | 2 (8) |
| Hobart 22-Jun-25 1200m SOFT 5 R8 CL6 Set Weight (of $30,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:12.810, SP: 14.00 In-running: Settled 8th, 800m 8th, 400m 8th Sectionals: 600m 00:35.770 1st Anyways Roxie ( E L B Burke 55 ) 2nd Alpine Thunder ( D Pires 54 , Cd 55 ) 1.75L 3rd Furneaux ( A Darmanin 57 ) 2.75L 7th Make A Decision ( J Johnstone 57 ) 7.45L See full results | J Johnstone 57kg 7.45L | 7 (8) |
| Launceston 18-Apr-25 1420m SOFT 5 R6 BM 64 Hcp $500 (of $25,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:26.930, SP: 15.00 In-running: Settled 3rd, 800m 3rd, 400m 4th Sectionals: 600m 00:36.160 1st Dayan Star ( A Darmanin 60.5 ) 2nd Rigoletto ( J G Radley 59 , Cd 57.5 ) 0.20L 3rd Sh'bourne Midnight ( L G Bingley 60.5 , Cd 59 ) 1.70L 5th Make A Decision ( J Johnstone 61 , Cd 58 ) 2.30L See full results | J Johnstone 61kg, Cd 58kg 2.30L | 5 (7) |
| Hobart 23-Mar-25 1100m SOFT 5 R8 BM 68 Hcp $1,125 (of $25,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:06.630, SP: 11.00 In-running: Settled 6th, 800m 6th, 400m 7th Sectionals: 600m 00:35.340 1st Etosha ( C V Munster 59 , Cd 56 ) 2nd Warica ( L G Bingley 56.5 , Cd 55 ) 0.50L 3rd Araya Sunshine ( B Muhcu 54 ) 1.50L 4th Make A Decision ( C Pang 59.5 , Cd 56.5 ) 2.75L See full results | C Pang 59.5kg, Cd 56.5kg 2.75L | 4 (9) |
| Launceston 14-Mar-25 1220m GOOD 4 R8 BM 68 Hcp $250 (of $25,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:12.810, SP: 13.00 In-running: Settled 3rd, 800m 3rd, 400m 6th Sectionals: 600m 00:34.590 1st Turk Boy ( L G Bingley 58.5 , Cd 55.5 ) 2nd Captain Cam ( J G Radley 58 , Cd 55 ) 0.50L 3rd Stardarmus ( S Clarke 59 , Cd 57.5 ) 0.96L 6th Make A Decision ( J Johnstone 59.5 , Cd 56.5 ) 8.46L See full results | J Johnstone 59.5kg, Cd 56.5kg 8.46L | 6 (7) |
| Hobart 16-Feb-25 1100m SOFT 5 R6 BM 76 Hcp $18,750 (of $30,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:06.140, SP: 4.60 In-running: Settled 8th, 800m 8th, 400m 8th Sectionals: 600m 00:35.750 1st Make A Decision ( J Johnstone 54 ) 2nd Etosha ( C V Munster 55 , Cd 52 ) 1.00L 3rd Geegee Jet By ( D Pires 56.5 ) 1.50L See full results | J Johnstone 54kg | 1 (9) |
| Hobart 09-Feb-25 1200m SOFT 5 R7 CL5 Hcp (of $30,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:13.190, SP: 10.00 In-running: Settled 9th, 800m 9th, 400m 9th Sectionals: 600m 00:36.110 1st Golden Meadow ( A Darmanin 54 , Cd 54.5 ) 2nd Jaguar Stone ( E B Burke 59 , Cd 57 ) 0.02L 3rd Gee Gees Me Boy ( J Melham 54 ) 0.04L 8th Make A Decision ( J Johnstone 54 , Cd 51 ) 8.02L See full results | J Johnstone 54kg, Cd 51kg 8.02L | 8 (9) |
| Hobart 15-Dec-24 1100m GOOD 4 R7 Open Quality $2,250 (of $50,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:05.910, SP: 13.00 In-running: Settled 5th, 800m 5th, 400m 5th Sectionals: 600m 00:34.660 1st Galenus ( C Newitt 54.5 , Cd 55 ) 2nd Press For Boom ( D Pires 54 ) 1.25L 3rd Turk Warrior ( I Toker 61 ) 2.25L 4th Make A Decision ( M Ulucinar 54 , Cd 55 ) 3.00L See full results | M Ulucinar 54kg, Cd 55kg 3.00L | 4 (6) |
| Hobart 24-Nov-24 1100m GOOD 4 R4 BM 68 Hcp $5,000 (of $25,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:06.350, SP: 9.50 In-running: Settled 8th, 800m 8th, 400m 7th Sectionals: 600m 00:35.120 1st Anyways Roxie ( B Muhcu 54.5 ) 2nd Make A Decision ( M Ulucinar 58.5 ) 3.00L 3rd Sistine ( T Baker 54.5 ) 3.40L See full results | M Ulucinar 58.5kg 3.00L | 2 (8) |
| Launceston 01-Nov-24 1200m GOOD 4 R4 CL3 Hcp $17,500 (of $28,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:12.490, SP: 2.60 In-running: Settled 3rd, 800m 3rd, 400m 3rd Sectionals: 600m 00:33.140 1st Make A Decision ( M Ulucinar 58.5 ) 2nd Li'l Hail Mary ( L G Bingley 57 , Cd 55 ) 0.25L 3rd Dantes ( K G Sanderson 59 ) 0.35L See full results | M Ulucinar 58.5kg | 1 (3) |
| Launceston 04-Oct-24 1200m SOFT 5 R8 BM 68 Hcp $1,125 (of $25,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:11.040, SP: 4.40 In-running: Settled 7th, 800m 7th, 400m 6th Sectionals: 600m 00:34.150 1st Gee Gee Enuf Speed ( E B Burke 59 ) 2nd Winchester Rifle ( J G Radley 54 , Cd 52 ) 1.75L 3rd Furneaux ( D Pires 58.5 ) 2.00L 4th Make A Decision ( D Ganderton 58 ) 2.75L See full results | D Ganderton 58kg 2.75L | 4 (9) |
| Hobart 25-Aug-24 1430m SOFT 6 R4 CL3 Set Weight $2,700 (of $27,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:28.300, SP: 14.00 In-running: Settled 6th, 800m 1st, 400m 1st Sectionals: 600m 00:35.710 1st Rubble 'N' Fudd ( K G Sanderson 59 ) 2nd Dayan Star ( C Newitt 59 ) 0.10L 3rd Make A Decision ( M Ulucinar 59 ) 1.10L See full results | M Ulucinar 59kg 1.10L | 3 (6) |
| Hobart 11-Aug-24 1200m GOOD 4 R7 CL3 Set Weight $2,700 (of $27,000) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:12.320, SP: 13.00 In-running: Settled 9th, 800m 9th, 400m 9th Sectionals: 600m 00:34.810 1st Rubble 'N' Fudd ( K G Sanderson 57 ) 2nd Naval Anthem ( D Pires 57 ) 3.25L 3rd Make A Decision ( M Ulucinar 59 ) 4.00L See full results | M Ulucinar 59kg 4.00L | 3 (9) |
| Hobart 21-Jul-24 1400m SOFT 6 R6 CL4 Hcp $540 (of $27,000) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:26.180, SP: 5.00 In-running: Settled 10th, 800m 12th, 400m 11th Sectionals: 600m 00:37.510 1st Fake Magic ( K G Sanderson 59 ) 2nd Zulu Angel ( T Baker 56 ) 0.50L 3rd Furneaux ( D Pires 55.5 ) 0.60L 5th Make A Decision ( L Riordan 56.5 ) 2.20L See full results | L Riordan 56.5kg 2.20L | 5 (14) |
| Hobart 07-Jul-24 1200m SOFT 5 R7 BM 64 Hcp $15,625 (of $25,000) Barrier 11, Winning Time: 01:13.480, SP: 12.00 In-running: Settled 14th, 800m 14th, 400m 14th Sectionals: 600m 00:36.510 1st Make A Decision ( L Riordan 58.5 ) 2nd Light Of Rose ( F W Kersley 57.5 ) 0.50L 3rd Furneaux ( D Pires 59 ) 1.00L See full results | L Riordan 58.5kg | 1 (15) |
| Hobart 23-Jun-24 1100m SOFT 5 R6 CL2 Hcp (of $25,000) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:05.990, SP: 16.00 In-running: Settled 9th, 800m 9th, 400m 9th Sectionals: 600m 00:35.290 1st Press For Boom ( J G Radley 56 , Cd 54 ) 2nd Perola ( C Newitt 56 ) 0.75L 3rd Anyways Roxie ( B Muhcu 54.5 ) 0.95L 7th Make A Decision ( T Johnstone 57 ) 2.80L See full results | T Johnstone 57kg 2.80L | 7 (10) |
| Hobart 11-Feb-24 1400m GOOD 4 R6 BM 60 Hcp (of $30,000) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:25.590, SP: 3.70 In-running: Settled 10th, 800m 10th, 400m 10th Sectionals: 600m 00:36.750 1st Princess Matoaka ( C Newitt 58 ) 2nd Lord Whitegate ( A Darmanin 60 ) 0.10L 3rd Our Little Ted ( E Annells 61.5 , Cd 59.5 ) 0.20L 9th Make A Decision ( T Johnstone 61 , Cd 59 ) 5.15L See full results | T Johnstone 61kg, Cd 59kg 5.15L | 9 (12) |
| Hobart 21-Jan-24 1430m GOOD 4 R10 CL2 Hcp $2,500 (of $25,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:27.620, SP: 8.50 In-running: Settled 5th, 800m 3rd, 400m 4th Sectionals: 600m 00:37.070 1st Hellot ( D Pires 55.5 ) 2nd Navy Street ( A Darmanin 58.5 ) 0.50L 3rd Make A Decision ( T Johnstone 59 ) 0.70L See full results | T Johnstone 59kg 0.70L | 3 (11) |
| Hobart 17-Dec-23 1100m GOOD 4 R7 BM 60 Hcp (of $25,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:05.340, SP: 1.85 In-running: Settled 10th, 800m 10th, 400m 10th Sectionals: 600m 00:34.840 1st Thunberg ( E B Burke 60.5 , Cd 58.5 ) 2nd Champagne Cinders ( T Baker 56.5 ) 1.75L 3rd Gee Gee Goldenlass ( C Baker 56 , Cd 53 ) 1.85L 8th Make A Decision ( T Johnstone 61.5 , Cd 58.5 ) 5.40L See full results | T Johnstone 61.5kg, Cd 58.5kg 5.40L | 8 (12) |
| Hobart 26-Nov-23 1100m SOFT 5 R7 BM 68 Hcp $5,000 (of $25,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:06.750, SP: 3.20 In-running: Settled 5th, 800m 5th, 400m 5th Sectionals: 600m 00:36.620 1st Alvarinho ( B Muhcu 57.5 ) 2nd Make A Decision ( T Johnstone 57.5 ) 1.25L 3rd Gee Gee Queen Bee ( A Darmanin 59.5 ) 3.25L See full results | T Johnstone 57.5kg 1.25L | 2 (7) |
| Hobart 11-Nov-23 1200m GOOD 4 R3 CL1 Hcp $15,625 (of $25,000) Barrier 11, Winning Time: 01:13.030, SP: 2.50 In-running: Settled 10th, 800m 10th, 400m 10th Sectionals: 600m 00:36.670 1st Make A Decision ( T Johnstone 59 ) 2nd Bao Bun ( E B Burke 56 , Cd 54 ) 0.50L 3rd Zulu Guru ( H Mccarthy 54 ) 1.25L See full results | T Johnstone 59kg | 1 (13) |
| Launceston 27-Oct-23 1200m GOOD 4 R3 CL1 Hcp $5,000 (of $25,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:11.700, SP: 3.20 In-running: Settled 9th, 800m 9th, 400m 8th Sectionals: 600m 00:35.620 1st Barmaid Girl ( D Parish 55.5 ) 2nd Make A Decision ( T Johnstone 59 ) 0.40L 3rd Geegees Down South ( T Baker 56 ) 1.65L See full results | T Johnstone 59kg 0.40L | 2 (9) |
| Longford 17-Oct-23 800m GOOD 4 R14 MDN/CL2-TRL Barrier 4, Winning Time: 00:46.710 1st Sistine ( S M Carr 0 ) 2nd Expensive Mistake ( J G Radley 0 ) 1.75L 3rd Make A Decision ( T Johnstone 0 ) 2.80L | T Johnstone 0 2.80L | 3 (6) |
| Launceston 28-Sep-23 800m GOOD 4 R17 MDN/CL2-TRL Barrier 4, Winning Time: 00:45.910 1st Geegees Gemstone ( S M Carr 0 ) 2nd Bold Instinct ( C R Wells 0 ) 2.00L 3rd Extreme Gem ( E B Burke 0 ) 2.50L 6th Make A Decision ( T Johnstone 0 ) 10.10L | T Johnstone 0 10.10L | 6 (6) |
| Hobart 10-May-22 800m SOFT 5 R7 MDN/CL2-TRL Barrier 1, Winning Time: 00:45.200 1st Make A Decision ( S Carr ) 2nd Manodal Rain ( B Mccoull ) 0.30L 3rd Donna's Day ( D Pires ) 0.50L | S Carr | 1 (5) |
| Hobart 27-Apr-22 800m GOOD 4 R8 MDN/CL2-TRL Barrier 3, Winning Time: 00:50.190 Sectionals: 600m 00:35.010 1st Make A Decision ( S Carr 0 ) 2nd Thelma ( T M Johnstone 0 ) 0.50L 3rd Expensive Mistake ( L K White 0 ) 1.25L | S Carr 0 | 1 (4) |
| Launceston 15-Apr-22 1220m SOFT 5 R3 CL1 $4,500 (of $22,500) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:14.090, SP: 3.40 In-running: Settled 7th, 800m 7th, 400m 5th Sectionals: 800m 00:48.430, 600m 00:48.430 1st Title Shot ( C M Jordan 56.5 , Cd 54.5 ) 2nd Make A Decision ( S Carr 59 ) 1.30L 3rd Star Countess ( E B Burke 56 , Cd 53 ) 2.75L See full results | S Carr 59kg 1.30L | 2 (8) |
| Hobart 16-May-21 1100m SOFT 5 R2 MDN-SW $12,500 (of $20,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:06.610, SP: 3.80 In-running: Settled 9th, 800m 9th, 400m 8th Sectionals: 600m 00:35.790 1st Make A Decision ( S Carr 58.5 ) 2nd Freak On A Lead ( D Pires 58.5 ) 1.00L 3rd I'm Back ( C M Jordan 58.5 , Cd 55.5 ) 1.20L See full results | S Carr 58.5kg | 1 (14) |
| Hobart 04-May-21 800m SOFT 5 R6 3Y-TRL Barrier 4, Winning Time: 00:45.800 1st Make A Decision ( S Carr 0 ) 2nd Star Countess ( I Luximon 0 ) 4.50L 3rd Rubstone ( M Ulucinar 0 ) 4.70L | S Carr 0 | 1 (4) |
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