Taunting (AUS) Horse
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About
Morphettville R5 Sportsbet John Hawkes Stakes (Formerly D C McKay Stakes) — Taunting is a 7yo bay gelding (male) from Australia trained by Andrew Noblet, who is based at Ballarat. He is sired by the stallion Brazen Beau out of the dam Probationary. Given that he is a stakes winner and has amassed $579,560 in career earnings, Taunting is regarded as a racehorse with above-average ability. On 8th Apr 2023 at Oakbank, Taunting was ridden by Jessica Tzaferis and scored his most significant win to date, getting the money in the $127250.00 Hills Railway Stakes, defeating Gaze Grise. He has proven a profitable horse for the punters over the journey. If you had backed Taunting throughout his career you'd have achieved a 25% return on investment.
Raced At
Flemington • Donald • Ararat • Warrnambool • Oakbank • Morphettville • Strathalbyn • Moonee Valley • Murray Bdge • Ballarat • Cranbourne • Morphettville Parks • Sandown Hillside • GawlerRace Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Flemington 02-Apr-26 800m R6 Jump Out-S5 1st Taunting ( H Coffey ) 2nd Hey Jessie ( W J Egan ) 3rd Flying From Above ( L Riordan ) | H Coffey | 1 (5) |
| Flemington 20-Mar-26 800m R3 Jump Out-S5, Winning Time: 00:48.190 1st Rue De Royale ( J B Stanley ) 2nd Marble Nine ( B Allen ) 3rd Gallo Nero ( B J Melham ) 7th Taunting ( H Coffey ) | H Coffey | 7 (8) |
| Sportsbet-Ballarat 24-Sep-25 900m R2 Jump Out-S5, Winning Time: 00:54.170 1st Khoekhoe ( E J Walsh ) 2nd Magestic Diva ( S Field ) 3rd Turn Up The Night ( T Childs ) 4th Taunting ( J Allen ) | J Allen | 4 (9) |
| Donald 18-Sep-25 1050m GOOD 4 R1 3UP-TRL, Winning Time: 01:02.450 1st Attrition ( A K Kelly ) 2nd Powerbound ( C A Taylor ) 0.50L 3rd Opening Address ( D Munro ) 1.00L 5th Taunting ( J Allen ) 3.02L | J Allen 3.02L | 5 (7) |
| Ararat 08-Sep-25 850m R1 Jump Out-H8, Winning Time: 00:54.400 1st Factually ( N Farley ) 2nd Rich Paris ( T Madden ) 3rd Taunting ( J Allen ) | J Allen | 3 (7) |
| Warrnambool 30-Apr-25 1200m HEAVY 8 R8 LR Open Hcp (of $200,000) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:13.530, SP: 8.50 In-running: Settled 5th, 800m 5th, 400m 6th Sectionals: 600m 00:38.300 1st Dashing ( T Madden 55.5 ) 2nd Fortunate Kiss ( J Melham 54 ) 0.50L 3rd Dubai Poet ( J Bowditch 55 ) 1.75L 11th Taunting ( B Shinn 58.5 ) 12.75L See full results | B Shinn 58.5kg 12.75L | 11 (11) |
| Oakbank 19-Apr-25 1100m GOOD 4 R8 LR Open Quality (of $140,000) Barrier 15, Winning Time: 01:05.230, SP: 6.50 In-running: Settled 3rd, 800m 3rd, 400m 3rd 1st Volcanic Express ( J B Potter 54 ) 2nd Sir Sway ( J Toeroek 56 ) 0.60L 3rd Extremely Lucky ( T Pannell 56 ) 0.87L 12th Taunting ( J Tzaferis 59 ) 3.28L See full results | J Tzaferis 59kg 3.28L | 12 (15) |
| Thomas Farms RC Murray Bridge 28-Mar-25 600m GOOD R7 Open J/Out 1st Invertational ( B Price ) 2nd Sunzou ( J B Opperman ) 3rd Synchro ( T Pannell ) 4th Taunting ( J Tzaferis ) | J Tzaferis | 4 (5) |
| Morphettville 10-Mar-25 1100m GOOD 4 R8 LR MANIHI $6,000 (of $120,000) Barrier 12, Winning Time: 01:02.860, SP: 12.00 In-running: Settled 2nd, 800m 2nd, 400m 2nd Sectionals: 600m 00:33.340 1st Sir Sway ( T M Johnstone 54 ) 2nd Prairie Flower ( K Crowther 56 ) 0.63L 3rd Extremely Lucky ( T Pannell 57 ) 0.74L 4th Taunting ( J Tzaferis 59.5 ) 1.72L See full results | J Tzaferis 59.5kg 1.72L | 4 (14) |
| Morphettville 22-Feb-25 1200m GOOD 4 R7 LR CITY MARION $65,500 (of $120,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:09.310, SP: 7.50 In-running: Settled 1st, 800m 1st, 400m 1st 1st Taunting ( J Tzaferis 58 ) 2nd Klabel ( Z Spain 54 ) 1.59L 3rd My Khalifa ( T M Johnstone 57 ) 2.14L See full results | J Tzaferis 58kg | 1 (8) |
| Morphettville 11-Feb-25 800m GOOD 4 R3 OPN-TRL, Winning Time: 00:46.610 1st Sghirripa ( K Crowther ) 2nd Taunting ( J Tzaferis ) 5.80L 3rd Squad ( M Chadwick ) 6.77L | J Tzaferis 5.80L | 2 (7) |
| Morphettville 25-Jan-25 1100m GOOD 4 R8 LR Open Weight For Age $2,460 (of $120,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:03.180, SP: 5.50 In-running: Settled 2nd, 800m 2nd, 400m 2nd Sectionals: 600m 00:32.480 1st Prairie Flower ( K Crowther 56.5 ) 2nd Extremely Lucky ( T Pannell 58.5 ) 1.11L 3rd Tiffany Valentine ( J B Opperman 56.5 ) 1.80L 6th Taunting ( J Tzaferis 58.5 ) 2.98L See full results | J Tzaferis 58.5kg 2.98L | 6 (10) |
| Caulfield Heath 26-Dec-24 1100m GOOD 4 R8 LR Open Hcp $9,000 (of $200,000) Barrier 10, Winning Time: 01:03.580, SP: 26.00 In-running: Settled 3rd, 800m 3rd, 400m 3rd Sectionals: 600m 00:34.800 1st Ashford Street ( J Mott 58 ) 2nd Mrs Chrissie ( C Williams 55.5 ) 0.50L 3rd It'sourtime ( D W Stackhouse 60 ) 1.00L 4th Taunting ( J Tzaferis 58.5 ) 1.35L See full results | J Tzaferis 58.5kg 1.35L | 4 (12) |
| Thomas Farms RC Murray Bridge 09-Dec-24 600m GOOD R3 Open JO 1st Taunting ( J Tzaferis ) 2nd She's Stylish ( J B Potter ) 3rd Punchin ( A Webb ) | J Tzaferis | 1 (5) |
| Strathalbyn 27-Sep-24 1000m SOFT 5 R1 70+ TRL, Winning Time: 01:00.160 1st Queman ( J B Potter ) 2nd The Great Baby ( J Toeroek ) 5.00L 3rd Boognish ( K Crowther ) 8.60L 4th Taunting ( J Tzaferis 0 ) 10.80L | J Tzaferis 0 10.80L | 4 (6) |
| Moonee Valley 10-Aug-24 1000m SOFT 6 R5 BM 100 Hcp $27,000 (of $150,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 00:59.400, SP: 6.50 In-running: Settled 4th, 800m 4th, 400m 4th Sectionals: 600m 00:35.520 1st Mornington Glory ( J Kah 58.5 ) 2nd Taunting ( J Kennedy 57.5 , Cd 55.5 ) 3.75L 3rd Moonhaven ( R K Houston 53 , Cd 51.5 ) 5.00L See full results | J Kennedy 57.5kg, Cd 55.5kg 3.75L | 2 (6) |
| Morphettville 01-Aug-24 800m SOFT 5 R1 OPN-TRL, Winning Time: 00:50.590 1st Howl ( C Munro ) 2nd Mighty Sapphire ( J B Opperman ) 0.10L 3rd Dubai Poet ( T Pannell ) 4.10L 4th Taunting ( J Tzaferis 0 ) 5.10L | J Tzaferis 0 5.10L | 4 (5) |
| Oakbank 30-Mar-24 1100m GOOD 4 R8 LR Open Quality $2,840 (of $140,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:04.870, SP: 4.60 In-running: Settled 7th, 800m 7th, 400m 9th 1st Celsius Star ( L J Neindorf 54 ) 2nd Lonrodex ( D Tourneur 54 ) 0.50L 3rd Direct ( Z Spain 54 , Cd 54.5 ) 0.90L 9th Taunting ( J Tzaferis 58 ) 3.70L See full results | J Tzaferis 58kg 3.70L | 9 (15) |
| Thomas Farms RC Murray Bridge 21-Mar-24 600m R7 Open J/Out 1st Taunting ( J Tzaferis ) 2nd Anjopin ( D Caboche ) 3rd Boy Racer ( Z L Lloyd ) | J Tzaferis | 1 (6) |
| Oakbank 15-Mar-24 1050m GOOD 4 R2 70+ TRL, Winning Time: 01:05.450 1st Press Down ( C R Murray ) 2nd Metro Legend ( J B Opperman ) 0.10L 3rd Taunting ( J Tzaferis 0 ) 0.20L | J Tzaferis 0 0.20L | 3 (8) |
| Murray Bdge 15-Jan-24 1000m GOOD 4 R2 BM70+ TRL, Winning Time: 00:58.660 1st Aitch Two Oh ( J Toeroek ) 2nd Taunting ( J Tzaferis 0 ) 0.40L 3rd Larimer Street ( K Crowther ) 0.70L | J Tzaferis 0 0.40L | 2 (7) |
| Thomas Farms RC Murray Bridge 04-Jan-24 800m R6 Open J/Out 1st Ballon D'or ( T Pannell ) 2nd Taunting ( J Tzaferis ) 3rd Upgrade Me ( M Collett ) | J Tzaferis | 2 (5) |
| Ballarat 09-Dec-23 1100m GOOD 4 R9 BM100 $82,500 (of $150,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:05.610, SP: 2.70 In-running: Settled 1st, 800m 1st, 400m 1st Sectionals: 600m 00:35.490 1st Taunting ( T Nugent 56.5 ) 2nd Sacred Palace ( B Mertens 53 ) 2.25L 3rd Zac De Boss ( W T Price 53 , Cd 51.5 ) 4.75L See full results | T Nugent 56.5kg | 1 (7) |
| Cranbourne 25-Nov-23 1000m SOFT 6 R8 HCP $96,250 (of $175,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 00:58.360, SP: 6.00 In-running: Settled 1st, 800m 1st, 400m 1st Sectionals: 600m 00:35.020 1st Taunting ( T Nugent 53 ) 2nd Midwest ( B Allen 56.5 ) 2.00L 3rd Generation ( C Williams 58 ) 2.10L See full results | T Nugent 53kg | 1 (9) |
| Moonee Valley 28-Oct-23 1000m GOOD 4 R1 HCP $27,000 (of $150,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 00:57.890, SP: 3.10 In-running: Settled 2nd, 800m 2nd, 400m 2nd Sectionals: 600m 00:33.930 1st Ashford Street ( T M Nugent 60 ) 2nd Taunting ( D Lane 56.5 ) 0.40L 3rd Shalaman ( D W Stackhouse 54 ) 1.65L See full results | D Lane 56.5kg 0.40L | 2 (6) |
| Morphettville Parks 30-Sep-23 1000m GOOD 4 R7 BM82 $35,500 (of $65,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 00:56.980, SP: 3.60 In-running: Settled 2nd, 800m 2nd, 400m 2nd Sectionals: 600m 00:33.090 1st Taunting ( T Pannell 59.5 ) 2nd Karacasu ( J Toeroek 59 ) 1.50L 3rd Wonderwomen ( J B Opperman 54 ) 2.50L See full results | T Pannell 59.5kg | 1 (7) |
| Morphettville 16-Sep-23 1100m GOOD 4 R9 LR WH WYLIE $2,460 (of $120,000) Barrier 13, Winning Time: 01:02.990, SP: 5.50 In-running: Settled 3rd, 800m 3rd, 400m 4th Sectionals: 600m 00:33.550 1st Grey River ( L J Neindorf 54 ) 2nd Aitch Two Oh ( L Meech 54 ) 2.70L 3rd Zac De Boss ( W T Price 54.5 ) 3.40L 6th Taunting ( M Aitken 54 ) 4.80L See full results | M Aitken 54kg 4.80L | 6 (13) |
| Murray Bdge 07-Sep-23 1000m SOFT 6 R1 70+-TRL, Winning Time: 00:57.770 1st Taunting ( T Pannell 0 ) 2nd Grey River ( L J Neindorf 0 ) 6.00L 3rd Star Hills ( M Collett 0 ) 10.80L | T Pannell 0 | 1 (6) |
| Murray Bridge GH 24-Aug-23 600m SOFT R2 Open JO 1st Imbibe ( L J Neindorf ) 2nd Taunting ( K Hannan ) 3rd Test The Law ( J B Opperman ) | K Hannan | 2 (3) |
| Sandown Hillside 27-May-23 1000m SOFT 6 R6 LR BEL ESPRIT $3,500 (of $175,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 00:57.960, SP: 7.50 In-running: Settled 5th, 800m 5th, 400m 7th Sectionals: 600m 00:33.640 1st Pintoff ( J Allen 60 ) 2nd Starry Legend ( D Bates 54 ) 0.20L 3rd Katsu ( J Childs 54 , Cd 54.5 ) 0.30L 8th Taunting ( J Tzaferis 54.5 ) 4.70L See full results | J Tzaferis 54.5kg 4.70L | 8 (8) |
| Warrnambool 03-May-23 1200m HEAVY 10 R8 LR WANGOOM $4,000 (of $200,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:13.010, SP: 7.50 In-running: Settled 5th, 800m 5th, 400m 5th Sectionals: 600m 00:37.520 1st Outlaws Revenge ( D Yendall 56 ) 2nd Frankie Pinot ( M J Lloyd 60 ) 1.25L 3rd Sacred Palace ( T Madden 54 ) 1.35L 8th Taunting ( J Tzaferis 54 ) 2.25L See full results | J Tzaferis 54kg 2.25L | 8 (14) |
| Oakbank 08-Apr-23 1100m SOFT 5 R8 LR HILLS RAILWAY $68,975 (of $127,250) Barrier 14, Winning Time: 01:05.740, SP: 3.80 In-running: Settled 10th, 800m 10th, 400m 5th 1st Taunting ( J Tzaferis 54.5 ) 2nd Gaze Grise ( K Crowther 54 ) 0.80L 3rd Rich Gina ( D Tourneur 54 ) 2.80L See full results | J Tzaferis 54.5kg | 1 (15) |
| Oakbank 30-Mar-23 1050m GOOD 4 R2 70+ TRL, Winning Time: 01:05.120 1st Gaze Grise ( K Crowther ) 2nd Magnetic Edge ( S L Fawke ) 1.20L 3rd Calla Dream ( S L Payne ) 1.90L 4th Taunting ( J Tzaferis ) 2.70L | J Tzaferis 2.70L | 4 (7) |
| Morphettville 13-Mar-23 1050m GOOD 4 R9 BM78 $2,850 (of $55,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:00.610, SP: 2.20 In-running: Settled 5th, 800m 5th, 400m 4th Sectionals: 600m 00:33.490 1st Queman ( J B Potter 57.5 ) 2nd Magic Max ( L J Neindorf 56.5 , Cd 55 ) 2.00L 3rd Squizzy Mizzy ( Z Spain 57.5 ) 3.00L 4th Taunting ( C Parnham 60 ) 3.10L See full results | C Parnham 60 3.10L | 4 (10) |
| Morphettville Parks 27-Feb-23 1000m GOOD 4 R4 BM70+ TRL, Winning Time: 00:58.100 1st Taunting ( J Tzaferis 0 ) 2nd Aitch Two Oh ( J Toeroek 0 ) 0.10L 3rd Magic Max ( J L Doyle 0 ) 3.40L | J Tzaferis 0 | 1 (10) |
| Flemington 05-Nov-22 1100m GOOD 4 R9 BM80 Grand Hcp $3,000 (of $150,000) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:03.660, SP: 7.00 In-running: Settled 6th, 800m 6th, 400m 3rd Sectionals: 600m 00:34.080 1st Snapper ( J Childs 61 ) 2nd Najem Suhail ( M Zahra 58 ) 0.75L 3rd Hypothetical ( B J Melham 56 ) 0.95L 7th Taunting ( J Mott 60 ) 3.05L See full results | J Mott 60 3.05L | 7 (13) |
| Moonee Valley 21-Oct-22 955m GOOD 3 R5 BM78 $23,400 (of $130,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 00:55.230, SP: 2.60 In-running: Settled 7th, 800m 7th, 400m 6th Sectionals: 600m 00:34.440 1st Direct ( Z Spain 58.5 ) 2nd Taunting ( D Lane 58.5 ) 0.75L 3rd Ojosan ( E P Brown 55.5 ) 0.95L See full results | D Lane 58.5kg 0.75L | 2 (10) |
| Morphettville Parks 07-Oct-22 1000m GOOD 4 R1 OPN-TRL, Winning Time: 01:00.310 1st Behemoth ( K Crowther 0 ) 2nd Beau Rossa ( T Pannell 0 ) 1.30L 3rd I Am Bene ( S Logan 0 ) 1.50L 6th Taunting ( J Tzaferis 0 ) 5.30L | J Tzaferis 0 5.30L | 6 (7) |
| Morphettville 17-Sep-22 1100m SOFT 6 R8 LR WH WYLIE $8,625 (of $107,250) Barrier 10, Winning Time: 01:07.200, SP: 2.25 In-running: Settled 1st, 800m 1st, 400m 1st Sectionals: 600m 00:37.360 1st Shamino ( W T Price 54 ) 2nd Kemalpasa ( J Toeroek 62 ) 0.90L 3rd Taunting ( J Tzaferis 54 ) 1.10L See full results | J Tzaferis 54kg 1.10L | 3 (10) |
| Morphettville 03-Sep-22 1050m SOFT 6 R10 BM68 $23,850 (of $45,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:02.600, SP: 1.80 In-running: Settled 1st, 800m 1st, 400m 1st Sectionals: 604m 00:34.950, 600m 00:34.950 1st Taunting ( J Tzaferis 60.5 ) 2nd Hope At Hand ( J Holder 55.5 ) 2.60L 3rd Zarace ( C Jones 58 ) 2.70L See full results | J Tzaferis 60.5kg | 1 (10) |
| Murray Bdge 06-Aug-22 1000m SOFT 6 R7 BM68 $23,850 (of $45,000) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 00:58.510, SP: 4.00 In-running: Settled 11th, 800m 11th, 400m 4th Sectionals: 600m 00:33.890 1st Taunting ( J Tzaferis 58.5 ) 2nd Glacius ( T Pannell 56 ) 1.40L 3rd Cool Magnum ( J Maund 58 ) 1.60L See full results | J Tzaferis 58.5kg | 1 (12) |
| Sandown Hillside 25-Sep-21 1400m GOOD 4 R3 3YC&G HCP $3,900 (of $130,000) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:24.350, SP: 6.00 In-running: Settled 2nd, 800m 2nd, 400m 2nd Sectionals: 600m 00:34.420 1st Extreme Flight ( D Thornton 54 ) 2nd Prix De Turn ( B Mertens 54 ) 1.25L 3rd Linas Legend ( D M Lane 57 ) 2.00L 5th Taunting ( C Williams 56 ) 5.50L See full results | C Williams 56kg 5.50L | 5 (10) |
| Moonee Valley 04-Sep-21 1200m SOFT 7 R3 3YO C&G Plate $7,500 (of $150,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:12.370, SP: 2.80 In-running: Settled 4th, 800m 4th, 400m 6th Sectionals: 600m 00:37.160 1st Mynumerouno ( R Mcleod 56 ) 2nd Athelric ( D Oliver 56 ) 0.20L 3rd Generation ( J Mcneil 57 ) 0.95L 4th Taunting ( B Prebble 56 ) 3.95L See full results | B Prebble 56kg 3.95L | 4 (12) |
| Murray Bdge 27-Aug-21 1000m SOFT 5 R2 OPEN-TRL, Winning Time: 00:59.920 1st Taunting ( J Tzaferis 0 ) 2nd La Petite Rousse ( E Annells 0 ) 0.70L 3rd Bubbles Mcginty ( A Chung 0 ) 0.70L | J Tzaferis 0 | 1 (9) |
| Gawler 10-Jul-21 1100m SOFT 6 R4 2Y BM62 $23,600 (of $44,750) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:05.860, SP: 2.15 In-running: Settled 1st, 800m 1st, 400m 1st 1st Taunting ( J Tzaferis 59 ) 2nd Keep Reading ( J Toeroek 57 ) 2.80L 3rd Strike Eagle ( B Vorster 57.5 ) 6.70L See full results | J Tzaferis 59kg | 1 (11) |
| Morphettville 26-Jun-21 1100m HEAVY 8 R1 2Y MDN-SW $19,475 (of $37,250) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:07.810, SP: 2.25 In-running: Settled 2nd, 800m 2nd, 400m 2nd Sectionals: 610m 00:36.140, 600m 00:36.140 1st Taunting ( J Tzaferis 57.5 ) 2nd Strike Eagle ( B Vorster 57.5 ) 2.10L 3rd My Khalifa ( R J Hurdle 57.5 ) 3.30L See full results | J Tzaferis 57.5kg | 1 (7) |
| Morphettville Parks 12-Jun-21 1000m SOFT 5 R1 2Y MDN-SW $6,525 (of $37,250) Barrier 10, Winning Time: 00:59.800, SP: 2.20 In-running: Settled 4th, 800m 4th, 400m 4th Sectionals: 610m 00:35.600, 600m 00:35.600 1st Madam Furphy ( S Logan 55.5 , Cd 53.5 ) 2nd Taunting ( J Tzaferis 57.5 ) 2.20L 3rd Brazen Boy ( K Crowther 57.5 ) 4.30L See full results | J Tzaferis 57.5kg 2.20L | 2 (11) |
| Morphettville 07-Jun-21 1000m SOFT 5 R1 2Y-TRL Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:01.500 1st Taunting ( J Tzaferis 0 ) 2nd Bleriot ( T Pannell 0 ) 1.00L 3rd Winning Lotto ( C Jones 0 ) 1.20L | J Tzaferis 0 | 1 (8) |
| Murray Bridge GH 06-May-21 800m R1 2Y-JO 1st Double Show ( M T Aitken ) 2nd Taunting ( T Pannell ) | T Pannell | 2 (7) |
| Murray Bridge GH 21-Jan-21 800m GOOD 4 R2 Jump-Out 1st Taunting ( J Tzaferis ) 3rd Where's My Lunch ( A Jordsjo ) | J Tzaferis | 1 (4) |