Solo Fernando’s resurgence continues with another Masters win
Solo Fernando is enjoying a remarkable resurgence, claiming his third consecutive win in the Masters event at Maitland on Monday night at very short $1.30 odds with the top online bookmakers.
The four-year-old veteran, trained and owned by Logan Howden, delivered a dominant five-length victory, stopping the clock in a career-best 22.19 seconds over 400m.
Having now won five of his last seven starts, with a third and a fourth place finish along the way, Solo Fernando is proving age is just a number.
His recent success at Gosford and Maitland has seen him post some solid times, including 22.01 and 22.26 at Gosford before his best-ever over the 400m at Maitland.
3/2/25 Matialnd Race 11 – Solo Fernando (22.19)
Solo Fernando’s journey has been anything but conventional.
With five trainers over his career, he has found new life under Howden’s care, thriving in Masters company.
Howden, a young trainer with less than a year’s experience, has developed a special bond with Solo Fernando, ensuring the well-travelled racer is happier than ever.
Living in Howden’s home rather than a kennel, Solo Fernando enjoys a comfortable life alongside his best mate, Cleo, a three-year-old French Bulldog.
Despite being a seasoned competitor, the black son of Fernando Bale and Sheez My Chicki continues to find new gears and defy expectations.
His Masters success has been a perfect late-career move, with Howden confirming the dog will continue to target these races.
With his competitive spirit still burning strong, Solo Fernando is proving to be one of the feel-good stories of the season, showing that champions can shine at any stage of their career.
3/2/25 Maitland Race 11 Results
Race 11 – Ladbrokes Mates Mode Pots Masters ResultsMaitland 400m M2/M3 $1,475 to-the-winner Monday, February 3, 2025
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| 1st |
6 Solo Fernando
T: Logan HowdenTime: 22.19Margin:
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| 2nd |
3 Fat Boy’s Charm
T: Mark DavidsonTime: 22.54Margin: 5.00 Lengths
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| 3rd |
1 Our China Red
T: Robbie NevilleTime: 22.56Margin: 5.25 Lengths
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| 4th |
8 Speedy Pebbles
T: Jarrad DoddTime: 23.09Margin: 12.75 Lengths
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| 5th |
7 Askey
T: Lindsay DavisTime: 23.09Margin: 13.00 Lengths
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2 Tom’s The One
T: Peter MidsonTime:Margin:
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4 Pessimism
T: Peter MidsonTime:Margin:
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