Nicciana (2021) Horse
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About
Nicciana is a 4yo chestnut gelding trained by Michael Grantham. He is by Nicconi out of Viana. He has earned three wins in his career so far. On 8 Nov 2025 at Ascot, he secured his most important victory, taking the $60000.00 Graduation Handicap (1mw). He has proved a profitable runner for punters, delivering a 12% return on investment over his career.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Belmont 06-Jun-26 1200m GOOD 4 R9 RTG 72+ $1,440 (of $80,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:10.220, SP: 3.30 In-running: 800m 2nd, 400m 3rd Sectionals: 600m 00:34.180 1st Charino ( H Nottle 57.5 , Cd 55.5 ) 2nd Supersession ( L Fiore 57.5 ) 2.12L 3rd Sunny Honey ( P Harvey 55.5 ) 2.54L 10th Nicciana ( C Parnham 54 ) 6.80L See full results | C Parnham 54kg 6.80L | 10 (13) |
| Belmont 23-May-26 1300m GOOD 4 R4 RTG 66+ $14,880 (of $80,000) Barrier 10, Winning Time: 01:16.730, SP: 20.00 In-running: Settled 1st, 800m 1st, 400m 1st Sectionals: 600m 00:34.490 1st Hot And High ( H J Nottle 58.5 , Cd 56.5 ) 2nd Nicciana ( C Martinan 56.5 , Cd 53.5 ) 0.46L 3rd Fast Harry ( W A Pike 57 ) 1.28L See full results | C Martinan 56.5kg, Cd 53.5kg 0.46L | 2 (12) |
| Ascot 09-May-26 1200m GOOD 4 R7 RTG 66+ $1,440 (of $80,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:09.700, SP: 6.50 In-running: 800m 8th, 400m 8th Sectionals: 600m 00:34.460 1st Hot And High ( B M Parnham 56.5 ) 2nd Gi Gi Pops ( N Faithfull 54.5 ) 0.51L 3rd Hey Pino ( P J Harvey 56.5 ) 1.01L 7th Nicciana ( C Martinan 56.5 , Cd 53.5 ) 3.06L See full results | C Martinan 56.5kg, Cd 53.5kg 3.06L | 7 (10) |
| Lark Hill 20-Apr-26 950m GOOD 4 R10 3UP 0-71 TRL, Winning Time: 00:58.570 1st Artistry In Motion ( C Cooper ) 2nd Nicciana ( B Parnham ) 0.51L 3rd Mohegan Ruler ( W A Pike ) 1.09L | B Parnham 0.51L | 2 (8) |
| Ascot 08-Nov-25 1200m GOOD 4 R5 GRAD HCP 60+ $32,880 (of $60,000) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:09.430, SP: 2.05 In-running: Settled 6th, 800m 6th, 400m 3rd Sectionals: 600m 00:34.940 1st Nicciana ( C Johnston-porter 57.5 ) 2nd Supido Express ( P J Carbery 55 ) 0.12L 3rd Salty Miss ( T K Turner 54 ) 1.00L See full results | C Johnston-porter 57.5kg | 1 (14) |
| Ascot 25-Oct-25 1400m SOFT 5 R10 GRAD HCP 60+ $32,880 (of $60,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:23.380, SP: 4.20 In-running: Settled 3rd, 800m 3rd, 400m 2nd Sectionals: 600m 00:35.070 1st Nicciana ( C Johnston-porter 55 ) 2nd Kelora ( C J Parnham 57 ) 2.32L 3rd Chino La Diva ( N Faithfull 59 ) 3.28L See full results | C Johnston-porter 55kg | 1 (14) |
| Northam 16-Oct-25 1100m GOOD 4 R3 MDN $13,700 (of $25,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:04.500, SP: 1.60 In-running: Settled 3rd, 800m 3rd, 400m 2nd Sectionals: 600m 00:33.630 1st Nicciana ( C Johnston-porter 58 ) 2nd Tori's World ( M L A Ramoly 56 ) 2.14L 3rd Intoxicating ( K H Tsang 54 , Cd 51 ) 2.66L See full results | C Johnston-porter 58kg | 1 (9) |
| Lark Hill 06-Oct-25 950m GOOD 4 R12 4UPMDN-TRL, Winning Time: 00:58.120 1st Nicciana ( A J Hayes ) 2nd Sandy Cheeks ( M Clark ) 0.86L 3rd Capricious Ruler ( C Cooper ) 1.75L | A J Hayes | 1 (6) |
| Lark Hill 22-Sep-25 950m GOOD 4 R10 4UP MDN-TRL, Winning Time: 00:58.150 1st Galway Shawl ( J S Whiting ) 2nd Busy Fingers ( W A Pike ) 0.49L 3rd Quiet Goddess ( B M Gaerth ) 1.03L 4th Nicciana ( A J Hayes ) 2.75L | A J Hayes 2.75L | 4 (7) |
| Northam 02-Jun-25 1100m SOFT 5 R1 3YO Mdn Set Weight $4,650 (of $25,000) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:03.580, SP: 6.00 In-running: Settled 1st, 800m 1st, 400m 1st Sectionals: 600m 00:33.880 1st Simply Royalty ( V A Corver 55 ) 2nd Nicciana ( C Johnston-porter 57 ) 0.21L 3rd Lavish Charm ( P J Carbery 57 ) 1.18L See full results | C Johnston-porter 57kg 0.21L | 2 (10) |
| Ascot 12-May-25 1000m GOOD 4 R15 3YMDN-TRL, Winning Time: 01:01.470 1st Purple Circle ( H M Watson ) 2nd Nicciana ( C Johnston-porter ) 1.55L 3rd Aphrodite Magic ( K Dhurun ) 2.04L | C Johnston-porter 1.55L | 2 (9) |
| Lark Hill 30-Dec-24 950m GOOD 4 R9 3Y MDN-TRL, Winning Time: 00:57.320 1st Snow God ( J R Azzopardi ) 2nd Nicciana ( C Johnston-porter ) 3.09L 3rd Mississippi Dawn ( S D Parnham ) 3.79L | C Johnston-porter 3.09L | 2 (10) |
| Lark Hill 26-Aug-24 930m SOFT 5 R9 3Y MDN-TRL, Winning Time: 00:57.630 1st River Angel ( W A Pike ) 2nd Rider On A Storm ( N Faithfull ) 1.14L 3rd Queen Of Hawks ( C J Parnham ) 2.36L 7th Nicciana ( P Carbery 0 ) 4.61L | P Carbery 0 4.61L | 7 (8) |
| Lark Hill 12-Aug-24 400m SOFT 5 R1 3Y-TRL, Winning Time: 00:24.220 1st Rosay Allday ( L F Fiore ) 2nd Speak Of The Devil ( J R Azzopardi ) 0.60L 3rd Smart Shadow ( V A Corver ) 0.79L 5th Nicciana ( P Carbery 0 ) 1.56L | P Carbery 0 1.56L | 5 (6) |