Talk Softly

(AUS)

Country

Australia

Foal Date

15-Aug-18

Sex

gelding

Colour

bay

Sire

I'm All The Talk

Dam

Dancing Anna

Prize Money

$76872

Trainer

Robert Payton

Owners

Ms K Clothier, F Payton, Mrs P Payton, Mrs C Thomas, M S Scruth, Mrs C Bassett, Mrs W Stubley, Ms C M Stones, B Fitzcharles, Mrs L Herl & M Herl

About

Talk Softly is a 6yo bay gelding (male) from Australia trained by Robert Payton, who is based at Esperance. He is sired by the stallion I'm All The Talk out of the dam Dancing Anna. Talk Softly has managed to win 6 races in his career so far. On 19th Feb 2024 at Esperance, Talk Softly scored his most significant win to date, getting the money in the $22000 2yo+ Benchmark 70+ Handicap. He has proven a profitable horse for the punters over the journey. If you had backed Talk Softly throughout his career you'd have achieved a 94% return on investment.

Race Record

Event Summary	Runner Stats	Rank
Esperance 18-Jan-25 1200m GOOD 4 R6 2YO+ BenchMark 70+ Hcp $396 (of $22,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:11.280, SP: 8.50 In-running: Settled 2nd, 800m 2nd, 400m 2nd	Z Johnston-porter 55kg, Cd 54.5kg 5.30L	9 (9)
Esperance 26-Dec-24 1100m GOOD 4 R4 3YO+ BenchMark 70+ Hcp $396 (of $22,000) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:05.300, SP: 4.40 In-running: Settled 1st, 800m 1st, 400m 1st Sectionals: 600m 00:35.360	C Nicoll 56.5kg 8.60L	8 (8)
Esperance 06-Dec-24 1200m GOOD 4 R3 3YO+ BenchMark 70+ Hcp $1,936 (of $22,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:11.900, SP: 4.40 In-running: Settled 2nd, 800m 2nd, 400m 2nd Sectionals: 600m 00:34.770	C Nicoll 56.5kg 0.80L	3 (8)
Kalgoorlie 05-Oct-24 1100m GOOD 3 R9 3YO+ BenchMark 66+ Hcp $1,800 (of $100,800) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:03.800, SP: 81.00 In-running: Settled 2nd, 800m 2nd, 400m 3rd	V Corver 55kg 9.10L	9 (9)
Esperance 03-Mar-24 1200m SOFT 5 R5 2YO+ BenchMark 70+ Hcp $2,332 (of $26,500) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:11.300, SP: 3.10 In-running: Settled 3rd, 800m 3rd, 400m 3rd Sectionals: 600m 00:34.970	L F Fiore 56kg 0.80L	3 (8)
Esperance 19-Feb-24 1200m GOOD 4 R6 2YO+ BenchMark 70+ Hcp $12,056 (of $22,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:10.510, SP: 2.05 In-running: Settled 1st, 800m 1st, 400m 1st Sectionals: 600m 00:34.200	L F Fiore 54kg	1 (9)
Esperance 03-Feb-24 1400m GOOD 4 R5 2YO+ BenchMark 58+ Hcp $12,056 (of $22,000) Barrier 12, Winning Time: 01:24.280, SP: 3.60 In-running: Settled 4th, 800m 5th, 400m 5th Sectionals: 600m 00:35.690	V Corver 58kg	1 (13)
Esperance 19-Jan-24 1100m GOOD 4 R4 2YO+ CL5 Hcp $12,056 (of $22,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:05.570, SP: 1.95 In-running: Settled 1st, 800m 1st, 400m 1st Sectionals: 600m 00:35.160	L F Fiore 57kg	1 (12)
Esperance 08-Dec-23 1100m GOOD 4 R5 CL2 $12,056 (of $22,000) Barrier 12, Winning Time: 01:05.370, SP: 2.50 In-running: Settled 2nd, 800m 2nd, 400m 2nd Sectionals: 600m 00:35.550	L F Fiore 58kg	1 (12)
Esperance 25-Nov-23 1100m GOOD 4 R4 CL2 $12,056 (of $22,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:04.760, SP: 26.00 In-running: Settled 4th, 800m 4th, 400m 4th Sectionals: 600m 00:35.050	V Corver 56.5kg	1 (11)
Kalgoorlie 18-Jun-23 1100m GOOD 4 R5 CL2 $396 (of $22,000) Barrier 9, Winning Time: 01:04.240, SP: 9.50 In-running: Settled 10th, 800m 10th, 400m 10th Sectionals: 600m 00:34.240	A Galati 58.5kg, Cd 56.5kg 5.50L	8 (10)
Kalgoorlie 28-May-23 1100m GOOD 3 R4 CL1 $396 (of $22,000) Barrier 8, Winning Time: 01:04.680, SP: 41.00 In-running: Settled 10th, 800m 10th, 400m 10th Sectionals: 600m 00:34.130	V Corver 59.5kg 2.60L	6 (11)
Esperance 02-Jan-23 1200m GOOD 4 R3 CL1 $333 (of $18,500) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:12.010, SP: 8.00 In-running: Settled 3rd, 800m 3rd, 400m 4th Sectionals: 600m 00:35.140	C Martinan 59kg, Cd 57kg 3.10L	6 (10)
Esperance 16-Dec-22 1200m GOOD 4 R4 CL2 $777 (of $18,500) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:11.880, SP: 21.00 In-running: Settled 6th, 800m 6th, 400m 6th Sectionals: 600m 00:35.590	C Martinan 58kg, Cd 56kg 1.00L	4 (14)
Esperance 03-Dec-22 1100m GOOD 4 R5 CL2 $333 (of $18,500) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:05.920, SP: 21.00 In-running: Settled 8th, 800m 8th, 400m 9th Sectionals: 600m 00:35.850	S Altieri 58kg 2.60L	8 (12)
Esperance 19-Nov-22 1100m GOOD 4 R4 CL2 $537 (of $18,500) Barrier 5, Winning Time: 01:06.040, SP: 21.00 In-running: Settled 3rd, 800m 3rd, 400m 3rd Sectionals: 600m 00:35.500	M Clark 58kg 6.70L	5 (10)
Lark Hill 19-Apr-22 950m GOOD 4 R8 3UP 0-71-TRL Barrier 10, Winning Time: 00:57.660	J Azzopardi 0 10.40L	10 (10)
Esperance 13-Mar-22 1100m GOOD 3 R3 Mdn $6,300 (of $10,000) Barrier 2, Winning Time: 01:05.540, SP: 2.60 In-running: Settled 2nd, 800m 2nd, 400m 2nd Sectionals: 600m 00:35.000	N Faithfull 57kg	1 (6)
Esperance 04-Feb-22 1100m GOOD 4 R2 MDN $160 (of $16,000) Barrier 3, Winning Time: 01:05.190, SP: 41.00 In-running: Settled 9th, 800m 9th, 400m 8th	K Bennett 57kg 2.40L	6 (12)
Northam 16-Sep-21 1100m SOFT 6 R2 3YO MDN $200 (of $20,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:04.620, SP: 26.00 In-running: Settled 2nd, 800m 2nd, 400m 7th Sectionals: 600m 00:34.800	L Ramoly 57kg, Cd 55.5kg 19.70L	8 (8)
Belmont 14-Jul-21 1000m HEAVY 8 R2 2Y 0MW $300 (of $30,000) Barrier 7, Winning Time: 01:00.860, SP: 41.00 In-running: Settled 8th, 800m 8th, 400m 8th Sectionals: 600m 00:35.610	L Ramoly 57kg, Cd 55kg 14.60L	8 (8)
Belmont 04-Jan-21 1000m GOOD 4 R5 2YO Barrier Trial Open Catch Weight Barrier 4, Winning Time: 00:59.260	L Ramoly 4.80L	4 (5)
Belmont 21-Dec-20 400m GOOD 4 R2 2YO Barrier Trial Open Catch Weight Barrier 5, Winning Time: 00:24.070	L Ramoly 1.50L	5 (7)
Lark Hill 14-Dec-20 950m GOOD 4 R1 2YO Barrier Trial Open Catch Weight Barrier 6, Winning Time: 00:56.290	P Harvey 15.70L	6 (7)