Westbound (AUS) Horse
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Westbound is a 3yo bay gelding (male) from Australia trained by Michael Grantham, who is based at North Dandalup. He is sired by the stallion Toronado out of the dam Western Jewel. Westbound has managed to win 4 races in his career so far. On 9th May 2026 at Ascot, Westbound scored his most significant win to date, getting the money in the $80000.00 Rtg 66+ Handicap. He has proven a profitable horse for the punters over the journey. If you had backed Westbound throughout his career you'd have achieved a 51% return on investment.
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GeraldtonRace Record
| Event Summary | Runner Stats | Rank |
|---|---|---|
| Ascot 09-May-26 1800m GOOD 4 R5 RTG 66+ $43,840 (of $80,000) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:50.590, SP: 1.40 In-running: Settled 8th, 800m 9th, 400m 8th Sectionals: 600m 00:35.230 1st Westbound ( B Parnham 55 ) 2nd Simply Thinkin' ( C Johnston-porter 58.5 ) 0.49L 3rd Fifth Essence ( H Nottle 58 , Cd 56 ) 1.93L See full results | B Parnham 55kg | 1 (10) |
| Ascot 18-Apr-26 1400m SOFT 6 R3 GRAD HCP 60+ $32,880 (of $60,000) Barrier 4, Winning Time: 01:24.180, SP: 1.95 In-running: Settled 7th, 800m 6th, 400m 3rd Sectionals: 600m 00:35.860 1st Westbound ( T Berry 56 ) 2nd Stylish Lord ( C Cooper 60.5 , Cd 58.5 ) 2.14L 3rd Superfluous ( C T Johnston-porter 55.5 ) 2.61L See full results | T Berry 56kg | 1 (11) |
| Ascot 04-Apr-26 1400m GOOD 4 R6 GRAD HCP 60+ $5,280 (of $60,000) Barrier 1, Winning Time: 01:23.540, SP: 2.10 In-running: Settled 8th, 800m 7th, 400m 6th Sectionals: 600m 00:34.840 1st Desert Waves ( H J Nottle 56.5 , Cd 54.5 ) 2nd Snippety Legend ( N Faithfull 59 ) 0.78L 3rd Westbound ( C Johnston-porter 56 ) 1.44L See full results | C Johnston-porter 56kg 1.44L | 3 (8) |
| Lark Hill 23-Mar-26 1450m GOOD 4 R17 2UP-TRL, Winning Time: 01:32.710 1st Sirota ( G A Taylor ) 2nd Cheval Savant ( B P Webster ) 0.23L 3rd Westbound ( C Johnston-porter ) 1.11L | C Johnston-porter 1.11L | 3 (7) |
| Lark Hill 23-Feb-26 1000m GOOD 4 R8 3UP 0-71 TRL, Winning Time: 01:00.880 1st Great Emotion ( W A Pike ) 2nd Big Karri ( E J Johnson ) 1.49L 3rd Pretty Devine ( S L Webster ) 2.08L 6th Westbound ( C Johnston-porter ) 4.24L | C Johnston-porter 4.24L | 6 (9) |
| Ascot 22-Nov-25 1600m GOOD 4 R4 GRAD HCP 60+ $32,880 (of $60,000) Barrier 10, Winning Time: 01:36.590, SP: 3.60 In-running: Settled 8th, 800m 10th, 400m 8th Sectionals: 600m 00:36.070 1st Westbound ( C Johnston-porter 54.5 ) 2nd The Crimson Pirate ( L F Fiore 54.5 ) 0.05L 3rd Kelora ( C J Parnham 57.5 ) 2.21L See full results | C Johnston-porter 54.5kg | 1 (14) |
| Ascot 08-Nov-25 1600m GOOD 4 R2 GRAD HCP 60+ $5,280 (of $60,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:37.050, SP: 3.10 In-running: Settled 3rd, 800m 3rd, 400m 3rd Sectionals: 600m 00:34.320 1st Hoba West ( A Galati 60 ) 2nd Rubens' Ceiling ( B M Parnham 55 ) 0.93L 3rd Westbound ( C Johnston-porter 55 ) 1.62L See full results | C Johnston-porter 55kg 1.62L | 3 (8) |
| Geraldton 23-Oct-25 1410m GOOD 4 R3 MDN $11,360 (of $20,000) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:27.020, SP: 2.10 In-running: Settled 4th, 800m 4th, 400m 1st Sectionals: 600m 00:35.340 1st Westbound ( C Johnston-porter 56 ) 2nd Cantilever ( Z T Johnston-porter 58 ) 3.46L 3rd Mr Universe ( M L A Ramoly 58 ) 4.26L See full results | C Johnston-porter 56kg | 1 (12) |
| Lark Hill 06-Oct-25 950m GOOD 4 R6 2&3YMDN-TRL, Winning Time: 00:58.730 1st Westbound ( C Johnston-porter ) 2nd Who's Talking ( P J Carbery ) 0.41L 3rd Three Virgo's ( W A Pike ) 2.80L | C Johnston-porter | 1 (8) |
| Lark Hill 22-Sep-25 400m GOOD 4 R2 3Y-TRL, Winning Time: 00:24.960 1st Western Spirit ( J S Whiting ) 2nd Boutique Belle ( A J H Hayes ) 0.78L 3rd Flag High ( T K Turner ) 2.08L 6th Westbound ( C Johnston-porter ) 3.16L | C Johnston-porter 3.16L | 6 (7) |