The Republican (2018) Horse
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About
The Republican is a 7yo bay gelding trained by Kevin Myers in Wanganui. He is by the stallion The Bold One out of the mare Hesione. He has secured one win in his career. On 13 July 2025 at Woodville, he captured his most notable victory, winning the $20,000 Maiden Hurdle Set Weight With Allowances.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Woodville 12-Jul-26 2100m HEAVY 10 R4 3YO+ Mdn Set Weight With Allowances $3,060 (of $17,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 02:26.860, SP: 4.40 1st Zorba ( H Wilson 68.5 ) 2nd The Republican ( L Kennedy 68.5 ) 0.90L 3rd Popinjay ( T Mercer 68.5 ) 2.10L See full results | L Kennedy 68.5kg 0.90L | 2 (8) |
| Te Aroha 21-Jun-26 3100m HEAVY 10 R2 Hurdle Hcp $733 (of $40,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 03:48.330, SP: 4.10 In-running: Settled 5th, 1200m 7th, 800m 2nd, 400m 4th 1st Jake ( C J Wiles 65 , Cd 65.5 ) 2nd Hidalgo ( J Kozaczek 65 ) 0.50L 3rd Mont Ventoux ( N H Downs 69 ) 4.30L LR The Republican ( K Wiles 65 ) | K Wiles 65kg | UPD (7) |
| Pukekura Raceway 12-Jun-26 2000m HEAVY 10 R1 3YO+ Mdn Set Weight With Allowances $3,060 (of $17,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 02:12.040, SP: 7.60 In-running: Settled 5th, 800m 5th, 400m 4th 1st Jake ( J Taplin 58.5 , Cd 56.5 ) 2nd The Republican ( S Mcnab 58.5 , Cd 56.5 ) 0.20L 3rd Derryman ( E H Nicholas 58.5 ) 1.20L See full results | S Mcnab 58.5kg, Cd 56.5kg 0.20L | 2 (11) |
| Hawera 17-May-26 2100m SOFT 5 R2 3YO+ Mdn Set Weight With Allowances $340 (of $17,000) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 02:14.480, SP: 8.40 In-running: Settled 2nd, 1200m 2nd, 800m 2nd, 400m 2nd 1st Weownaranaway ( S H Fannin 66 ) 2nd Scotty ( B Marshall 68 , Cd 65 ) 0.40L 3rd Derryman ( J Parker 68 , Cd 65 ) 0.50L 6th The Republican ( B Oliver 68 , Cd 65 ) 4.50L See full results | B Oliver 68kg, Cd 65kg 4.50L | 6 (14) |
| Pukekohe Park 01-May-26 1400m SOFT 6 R7 3YO+ Mdn Set Weight With Allowances $375 (of $25,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:24.650, SP: 12.70 In-running: Settled 11th, 800m 11th, 400m 11th 1st Girl Code ( C J Grylls 56.5 ) 2nd Forester ( S Mcnab 58.5 , Cd 56.5 ) 0.80L 3rd Proud Capitalist ( T Mitchell 56.5 , Cd 55.5 ) 1.10L 9th The Republican ( A Strawbridge 58.5 , Cd 55.5 ) 8.60L See full results | A Strawbridge 58.5kg, Cd 55.5kg 8.60L | 9 (11) |