War Of Succession (AUS)
About
War Of Succession is a 5yo bay gelding from Australia trained by Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson, based at Riccarton Park. He is by the stallion Tavistock out of the mare Ziffel. To date he has recorded four victories. On 18 Oct 2025 at Ellerslie he secured his biggest triumph, winning the $55,000 Benchmark 75 Handicap. He has been a lucrative prospect for bettors, and backing him throughout his career would have delivered a 92% return on investment.
Race Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Ellerslie 18-Oct-25 1600m GOOD 4 R10 BM 75 Hcp $31,625 (of $55,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:35.930, SP: 4.80 In-running: Settled 6th, 1200m 6th, 800m 6th, 400m 3rd | O Bosson 58kg | 1 (17) |
| Ellerslie 20-Sep-25 1600m SOFT 5 R10 BM 75 Hcp $10,175 (of $55,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:38.690, SP: 5.00 In-running: Settled 6th, 800m 7th, 400m 7th | O Bosson 57kg 0.40L | 2 (13) |
| Ellerslie 07-Jun-25 2100m SOFT 7 R5 BM 65 Hcp $23,000 (of $40,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 02:12.840, SP: 3.50 In-running: Settled 8th, 1200m 8th, 800m 8th, 400m 4th | H Hassman 59.5kg | 1 (13) |
| Ellerslie 17-May-25 1600m SOFT 5 R2 BM 65 Hcp $14,375 (of $25,000) Barrier 10, Winning Time: 01:38.070, SP: 9.40 In-running: Settled 2nd, 800m 2nd, 400m 2nd | V Colgan 58kg | 1 (11) |
| Wanganui 27-Apr-25 1600m GOOD 3 R6 BM 65 Hcp $525 (of $35,000) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:37.500, SP: 14.60 In-running: Settled 10th, 1200m 10th, 800m 10th, 400m 11th | A Lawson-carroll 58.5kg, Cd 57.5kg 6.00L | 9 (12) |
| Ellerslie 14-Jan-24 2100m GOOD 4 R5 LR Open Set Weight $1,500 (of $100,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 02:11.480, SP: 5.20 In-running: Settled 2nd, 1200m 2nd, 800m 2nd, 400m 3rd | O Bosson 57kg 7.50L | 10 (11) |
| Arawa Park 10-Dec-23 1950m SOFT 6 R1 Mdn Set Weight With Allowances $14,375 (of $25,000) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 02:01.540, SP: 1.50 In-running: Settled 6th, 1200m 6th, 800m 6th, 400m 3rd | O Bosson 57kg | 1 (12) |
| Te Rapa 11-Nov-23 1600m GOOD 4 R3 Mdn Set Weight $2,250 (of $25,000) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:37.720, SP: 6.30 In-running: Settled 9th, 800m 7th, 400m 7th | S Spratt 57.5kg 8.00L | 3 (10) |
| Tauranga 18-Oct-23 1600m SOFT 6 R1 Mdn Set Weight With Allowances $1,665 (of $18,500) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:37.820, SP: 5.50 In-running: Settled 3rd, 1200m 3rd, 800m 3rd, 400m 3rd | W Kennedy 56kg 0.90L | 3 (12) |
| Matamata 20-Sep-23 1400m GOOD 3 R2 Mdn Set Weight With Allowances $370 (of $18,500) Barrier 6, Winning Time: 01:23.700, SP: 12.20 In-running: Settled 9th, 800m 9th, 400m 7th | W Kennedy 56kg 2.90L | 8 (14) |