Messene (AUS)
About
Messene is a 16yo brown gelding from Australia trained by M, W & J Hawkes. He is sired by the stallion Lonhro out of the dam Belle Giselle. With a Group Two level win and career earnings of $970,773, Messene is considered a highly talented racehorse. On March 22, 2014, at Rosehill Gardens, Messene, ridden by James McDonald, achieved his most notable victory in the $175,000 Ajax Stakes, defeating Weary (FR). Messene has retired from racing, with his final race on September 10, 2016, at Rosehill Gardens.
Raced At
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Rosehill Gardens 10-Sep-16 1300m SOFT 5 R7 G2 Theo marks $2,000 (of $200,000) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:17.110, SP: $31 In-running: 800m 6th, 400m 7th | C Reith 58.5kg 6.60L | 8 (10) |
| Royal Randwick 20-Aug-16 1200m SOFT 5 R6 G3 Showcounty $6,250 (of $125,000) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:09.920, SP: $13 In-running: Settled 7th, 800m 7th, 400m 7th Sectionals: 600m 00:34.670 Near back and went through the line nicely | T Berry 58.5kg 2.40L | 4 (9) |
| Rosehill Gardens 15-Aug-16 900m SOFT 6 R4 BT-4U-OPN, Winning Time: 00:53.700 | T Berry | 1 (8) |
| Doomben 21-May-16 2000m GOOD 4 R7 G1 Doomben cup (of $650,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 02:01.410, SP: $21 In-running: Settled 1st, 1200m 1st, 800m 1st, 400m 1st Sectionals: 600m 00:35.750 led even tempo, under siege 300m, no response | J Orman 59kg 8.60L | 8 (10) |
| Wagga 06-May-16 2000m GOOD 3 R7 LR Wagga cup $94,700 (of $150,000) Barrier 11, Winning Time: 02:03.490, SP: $3.20F In-running: Settled 1st, 1200m 1st, 800m 1st, 400m 1st Sectionals: 600m 00:34.970 | B Shinn 59kg | 1 (15) |
| Royal Randwick 16-Apr-16 2000m SOFT 5 R8 G3 Jra plate (of $150,000) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 02:03.990, SP: $9 In-running: Settled 1st, 1200m 1st, 800m 1st, 400m 1st Sectionals: 600m 00:35.900 Jumped well to lead and felt the pinch late | D Dunn 58kg 8.00L | 10 (13) |
| Rosehill Gardens 26-Mar-16 2000m GOOD 4 R3 G3 Sellwood $30,000 (of $150,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 02:02.100, SP: $10 In-running: Settled 1st, 1200m 1st, 800m 1st, 400m 1st Sectionals: 600m 00:34.050 Jumped well to lead, fought very hard, just missed | T Berry 56.5kg 0.30L | 2 (8) |
| Rosehill Gardens 12-Mar-16 2000m GOOD 3 R1 G3 Sky high $70,000 (of $350,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 02:03.230, SP: $4EF In-running: Settled 1st, 1200m 1st, 800m 1st, 400m 1st Sectionals: 600m 00:33.890 Jumped well to lead, fought hard, just missed | T Berry 56.5kg 0.10L | 2 (6) |
| Caulfield 27-Feb-16 1800m GOOD 3 R5 G2 Peter young stk $4,000 (of $200,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:48.610, SP: $61 In-running: Settled 1st, 1200m 2nd, 800m 4th, 400m 4th Sectionals: 600m 00:34.990 behind leader rail, no run on from 200m, battled | J Winks 59kg 3.70L | 8 (13) |
| Caulfield 13-Feb-16 1400m GOOD 3 R7 G1 C f orr (of $500,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:22.640, SP: $61 In-running: Settled 1st, 800m 3rd, 400m 4th Sectionals: 600m 00:35.230 Box-seated, was disappointing | J Winks 59kg 8.20L | 18 (18) |
| Ascot 21-Nov-15 1600m GOOD 3 R8 G1 Railway stakes $200,000 (of $1,000,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:34.520, SP: $12 In-running: Settled 1st, 800m 4th, 400m 4th | D Browne 56.5kg 2.00L | 2 (14) |
| Flemington 31-Oct-15 1400m SOFT 5 R3 G3 Chatham stks $4,000 (of $200,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:23.600, SP: $17 In-running: Settled 8th, 800m 8th, 400m 11th Sectionals: 600m 00:35.710 midfield, held ground in straight, no threat | D Dunn 58.5kg 6.05L | 8 (14) |
| Royal Randwick 03-Oct-15 1600m GOOD 3 R7 G1 Epsom $50,000 (of $1,000,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:34.580, SP: $18 In-running: Settled 13th, 800m 12th, 400m 13th Sectionals: 600m 00:34.980 Sat near back and hit the line strongly | J Ford 57kg 2.50L | 4 (14) |
| Rosehill Gardens 26-Sep-15 1500m SOFT 5 R7 G2 Shannon $17,500 (of $175,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:29.250, SP: $10 In-running: Settled 5th, 800m 5th, 400m 5th Sectionals: 600m 00:34.320 4L back rail, ran on strongly from 300m, close | B Avdulla 58.5kg 0.50L | 3 (11) |
| Rosehill Gardens 12-Sep-15 1300m GOOD 3 R7 G2 Theo marks $2,000 (of $200,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:15.770, SP: $7.50 In-running: 800m 4th, 400m 5th Sectionals: 600m 00:34.360 Just off pace and tried hard but no match late | T Berry 58.5kg 3.70L | 8 (14) |
| Royal Randwick 22-Aug-15 1400m GOOD 3 R6 G2 Warwickstk $25,000 (of $250,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:21.570, SP: $11 In-running: Settled 3rd, 800m 3rd, 400m 4th Sectionals: 600m 00:34.710 Sat behind leader and hit the line well | J Ford 59kg 1.80L | 3 (13) |
| Royal Randwick 08-Aug-15 1200m GOOD 4 R6 G2 Missile $3,500 (of $175,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:09.130, SP: $6.50 In-running: 800m 2nd, 400m 2nd Sectionals: 600m 00:34.180 Outside leader and boxed on very well late | T Berry 58.5kg 1.60L | 5 (8) |
| Rosehill Gardens 04-Aug-15 900m SOFT 6 R4 BT-4U-OPN, Winning Time: 00:53.900 | T Berry 3.10L | 3 (8) |
| Rosehill Gardens 21-Jul-15 900m HEAVY 9 R3 BT-5U-OPN, Winning Time: 00:54.600 | J Ford 3.40L | 3 (8) |
| Flemington 13-Sep-14 1600m GOOD 3 R7 G1 MAKYBE DIVA (of $400,000) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:36.289, SP: $11 In-running: Settled 1st, 800m 1st, 400m 1st Sectionals: 600m 00:33.800 Pushed forward to lead, weakened out of it late | D Dunn 59kg 7.35L | 9 (10) |
| Caulfield 30-Aug-14 1400m GOOD 3 R8 G1 MEMSIE (of $400,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:22.720, SP: $6 In-running: Settled 4th, 800m 5th, 400m 5th Sectionals: 600m 00:34.130 midfield one off, under pressre, dropped right out | D Dunn 59kg 5.45L | 9 (11) |
| Royal Randwick 09-Aug-14 1200m GOOD 3 R6 G2 MISSILE $35,000 (of $175,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:09.440, SP: $4 In-running: 800m 3rd, 400m 3rd Sectionals: 600m 00:34.680 box seated, tried gallantly but every chance | J Mcdonald 58.5kg 0.20L | 2 (9) |
| Rosehill Gardens 04-Aug-14 900m GOOD 3 R3 BT-4U-OPN, Winning Time: 00:54.740 | T Berry 1.80L | 2 (9) |
| Rosehill Gardens 21-Jul-14 900m GOOD 3 R1 BT-4U-OPN, Winning Time: 00:53.600 | B Avdulla 1.70L | 3 (8) |
| Royal Randwick 12-Apr-14 1600m HEAVY 9 R8 G1 DONCASTER $30,000 (of $3,000,000) Barrier 18, Winning Time: 01:39.590, SP: $5 In-running: 800m 4th, 400m 3rd Sectionals: 600m 00:38.270 nice sit behind leaders, lacked dash on heavy | C Brown 51.5kg 8.30L | 7 (20) |
| Royal Randwick 04-Apr-14 835m GOOD 3 R2 OPEN-BT, Winning Time: 00:49.700 | S Baster 2.10L | 7 (8) |
| Rosehill Gardens 22-Mar-14 1500m GOOD 3 R6 G2 AJAX $106,700 (of $175,000) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:28.140, SP: $2.80F In-running: Settled 2nd, 800m 2nd, 400m 2nd Sectionals: 600m 00:34.550 Settled outside leader, got clear mid-straight | J Mcdonald 54.5kg | 1 (9) |
| Canberra 09-Mar-14 1400m GOOD 4 R8 LR NAT SPRINT $73,500 (of $120,000) Barrier 15, Winning Time: 01:23.490, SP: $1.80F In-running: 800m 1st, 400m 2nd Sectionals: 600m 00:35.350 | J Mcdonald 57kg | 1 (15) |
| Rosehill Gardens 04-Mar-14 900m SOFT 7 R4 BT-4U-OPN, Winning Time: 00:54.900 | J Mcdonald 1.80L | 3 (7) |
| Canterbury Park 28-Dec-13 1550m GOOD 3 R8 DEC HCP $48,750 (of $85,000) Barrier 10, Winning Time: 01:31.780, SP: $1.65F In-running: 1200m 4th, 800m 4th, 400m 4th Sectionals: 600m 00:35.790 Sat just off pace, kicked clear for strong win | J Mcdonald 55kg | 1 (10) |
| Kensington 07-Dec-13 1400m GOOD 3 R8 BM95 $48,750 (of $85,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:21.630, SP: $3.10F In-running: Settled 4th, 800m 4th, 400m 3rd Sectionals: 600m 00:35.440 kicked clear mid-straight, proved way too classy | N Berry 54.5kg | 1 (12) |
| Rosehill Gardens 26-Nov-13 900m SOFT 5 R7 OPEN-BT, Winning Time: 00:54.800 | J Mcdonald | 2 (8) |
| Warwick Farm 25-Apr-13 1600m GOOD 4 R1 BM85 $26,000 (of $42,250) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:37.289, SP: $2.50F In-running: Settled 1st, 800m 1st, 400m 1st Sectionals: 600m 00:35.220 dictated terms up front and held rivals at bay | K Mcevoy 57.5kg | 1 (5) |
| Royal Randwick 01-Apr-13 1600m GOOD 4 R6 BM85 $26,000 (of $42,250) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:35.910, SP: $2.50F In-running: Settled 1st, 800m 1st, 400m 1st Sectionals: 600m 00:35.280 kicked clear mid-straight, proved too good | J Mcdonald 55kg | 1 (11) |
| Canterbury Park 13-Mar-13 1550m GOOD 3 R4 BM75 $19,880 (of $35,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:31.610, SP: $2.15F In-running: Settled 3rd, 800m 3rd, 400m 2nd Sectionals: 600m 00:36.940 pushed out before the turn, came away for easy win | J Mcdonald 57.5kg | 1 (7) |
| William Hill Park Lakeside 20-Feb-13 1400m GOOD 3 R3 0-78 $6,300 (of $35,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:23.990, SP: $5.50 In-running: Settled 3rd, 800m 3rd, 400m 4th Sectionals: 600m 00:33.410 3rd into lane 2L away railed but outgunned late | D Holland 56kg 0.10L | 2 (8) |
| Moonee Valley 01-Feb-13 1200m GOOD 4 R4 0-78 $600 (of $50,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:11.750, SP: $2.30F In-running: 800m 5th, 400m 3rd Sectionals: 600m 00:35.860 weakened late | D Dunn 56kg 4.35L | 10 (10) |
| Rosehill Gardens 22-Jan-13 900m GOOD 3 R8 BT-45-OPN, Winning Time: 00:55.300 | J Mcdonald | 1 (8) |
| Canterbury Park 29-Aug-12 1250m GOOD 3 R7 BM70 $19,880 (of $35,000) Barrier 12, Winning Time: 01:14.090, SP: $9 In-running: 800m 6th, 400m 3rd Sectionals: 600m 00:36.180 | J Ford 56.5kg | 1 (14) |
| Royal Randwick 13-Aug-12 1050m SOFT 5 R3 BT-45-OPN, Winning Time: 01:05.200 | J Ford | 2 (10) |
| William Hill Park Lakeside 21-Mar-12 1400m GOOD 5 R3 MDN-SW $18,363 (of $30,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:25.960, SP: $2.90F In-running: Settled 3rd, 800m 4th, 400m 2nd Sectionals: 600m 00:35.660 found enough when it mattered to hold off rivals | D Dunn 58kg | 1 (12) |
| Ballarat 24-Feb-12 1200m GOOD 4 R4 CG&E MDN-SW $2,100 (of $12,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:11.730, SP: $4.60 In-running: 800m 2nd, 400m 2nd Sectionals: 600m 00:34.760 | D Yendall 58kg 3.00L | 2 (9) |
| Rosehill 07-Feb-12 900m SOFT 5 R12 BT-3-G-MDN, Winning Time: 00:54.090 | J Adams | 1 (7) |
| Warwick Farm 31-Jan-12 800m GOOD 3 R16 BT-3CG-MDN, Winning Time: 00:47.500 | J Adams | 2 (7) |