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Lovely Rita (NZ) 2016

Trainer: Alison Ross / Waverley

Training Location: Waverley

Race info

  • Flat Rating: 58
  • Steeple Rating: 0
  • Hurdle Rating: 0
  • Current Gear:
    • Approved Plates
    • Ear Covers Pre-Race
    • Lugging Bit
    • Nose Band
    • Side Winkers

Horse Details

9YO Brown Mare

  • Owner: Miss A M Ross
  • Breeder: Miss A M Ross
  • Sire: KEANO (NZ) 2005
  • Dam: STRAWBERRY FIELDS (NZ) 1997
  • Foaling: 26 Oct 2016

Current Nominations

Current Fields

Performance stats

Recent starts
Form
  • 18049
1st up
  • 8-1-0
2nd up
  • 3-0-0
Fresh 30
  • 5-1-0
Fresh 90
  • 3-0-0

Sectionals

 
TRK
Time
First 400m
Last 800m
Last 600m
Last 400m
Last 200m
9-10
19 Oct 25
FOREST 360
2200m
S7
2.22.90
0.25.40
0.50.86
0.38.85
0.26.87
0.14.05
4-12
28 Sep 25
JOHNNY NEIL BUILDING LTD
1650m
S7
1.42.62
0.24.61
0.51.25
0.39.39
0.27.26
0.14.32
12-12
24 Aug 25
DOUG GLASGOW PROPERTY BROKERS 2140
2140m
SYN
2.14.77
0.25.51
0.51.33
0.38.36
0.26.40
0.13.98
8-8
3 Aug 25
THE PAVEMASTERS 2140
2140m
SYN
2.15.42
0.26.06
0.48.51
0.35.42
0.23.88
0.12.29
1-8
17 Jul 25
GARY DYER PAINTERS AND DECORATORS 2140
2140m
SYN
2.15.26
0.26.87
0.47.33
0.34.81
0.23.43
0.11.87
7-9
4 Jul 25
J & J WALTERS LIMITED 2140
2140m
SYN
2.15.20
0.26.26
0.52.29
0.39.39
0.26.82
0.13.84
9-9
20 Jun 25
CAVALLO FARMS & CHRIS RUTTEN BLOODSTOCK HANDICAP
1600m
H10
1.55.49
0.27.41
1.01.89
0.48.27
0.33.86
0.17.71
12-12
10 Jun 25
LEICA LUCY 2024/2025 SEASON WINNER FILLY OF THE YEAR R65
1400m
H10
1.33.43
0.26.18
0.55.25
0.42.70
0.28.88
0.15.53
10-11
6 Jan 25
CAVALLO FARMS & CHRIS RUTTEN BLOODSTOCK HANDICAP
2100m
S5
2.12.26
0.26.15
0.51.41
0.39.24
0.26.69
0.13.91
9-10
31 Dec 24
GRANGEWILLIAM STUD 1600
1600m
G4
1.38.18
0.24.42
0.50.87
0.39.39
0.27.15
0.14.92
13-13
30 Nov 24
GAS & HEATING 1600
1600m
G4
1.41.94
0.27.53
0.50.01
0.38.56
0.26.94
0.14.05
7-8
17 Nov 24
CENTRALINES
1600m
H8
1.42.28
0.28.39
0.48.29
0.35.86
0.24.30
0.12.29
1-10
9 Oct 24
MATTY NEIL BUILDING
1650m
H8
1.45.13
0.26.89
0.50.15
0.37.85
0.25.94
0.13.46
2-5
1 Oct 24
MDN CATCHWEIGHT 1400 - HEAT 24
1400m
S7
-
-
-
-
-
-
3-6
18 Sep 24
MDN 4YO&UP CATCHWEIGHT 1200 - HEAT 23
1200m
H10
-
-
-
-
-
-
8-10
4 Aug 24
ENTAIN/NZB INSURANCE PEARL SERIES
1600m
S7
1.42.62
0.26.21
0.50.88
0.37.72
0.25.33
0.12.71
11-14
28 Jul 24
PIONEER BRAND PRODUCTS
1400m
S7
1.28.09
0.26.83
0.50.01
0.37.69
0.25.61
0.12.93
7-9
11 Jul 24
WANGANUI-TARANAKI RACEHORSE OWNERS ASSOCIATION MDN 1340
1340m
H10
1.29.43
0.28.05
0.53.22
0.40.32
0.27.68
0.14.21
2-5
4 Jun 24
MDN CATCHWEIGHT 1200 - HEAT 13
1200m
S6
-
-
-
-
-
-
12-12
27 Dec 23
ENTAIN - NZB INSURANCE PEARL SERIES RACE
1400m
S5
1.26.38
0.26.45
0.48.82
0.37.48
0.25.12
0.13.11
11-13
24 Nov 23
ENTAIN - NZB INSURANCE PEARL SERIES RACE
1400m
G4
1.26.92
0.24.76
0.52.71
0.40.52
0.27.72
0.14.74
12-12
2 Nov 23
WANGANUI INSURANCE BROKERS MDN 1360
1360m
S6
1.24.17
0.24.56
0.50.67
0.38.99
0.26.99
0.14.33
7-12
12 Oct 23
KENT MYERS PROGRESSIVE LIVESTOCK
1400m
G4
1.25.91
0.25.60
0.48.43
0.36.48
0.25.10
0.16.56
9-11
21 Sep 23
MERRYLEES HOTEL
1200m
S5
1.12.50
0.25.92
0.46.58
0.34.98
0.23.45
0.11.74

Career stats

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In-depth racing review

9-10 19 Oct 25 2200m  FOREST 360 View video › $22,000
WAVE  Soft7 Rating 65 Benchmark* , 2.22.90, 600m - 0.38.85 Madan Singh $330
  • 2.21.61, Flat
  • 7.5L
  • Bar: 6
  • SP: $22.70
  • Rtg: 59 (-1)
  • Wgt: 55.0
  • Car: 55.0
  • LWD: 54.0
  • 1: Smartroad, 58.5
  • 2: Latest Model, 54.0
  • NECK:LONG NECK
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Side Winkers on, Nose Band
4-12 28 Sep 25 1650m  JOHNNY NEIL BUILDING LTD View video › $18,500
WAVE  Soft7 Rating 65 Benchmark* Set Pc OTF, Hld Clsr Tn, Fght On, 1.42.62, 600m - 0.39.39 Sienna Brown $925
  • 1.41.94, Flat
  • 4.3L
  • Bar: 12
  • SP: $47.30
  • Rtg: 59
  • Wgt: 55.0
  • Car: 51.0
  • LWD: 54.0
  • 1: Stella Success, 55.0
  • 2: Sacred Zed, 57.5
  • 2 1/2 LEN:1 1/4 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers, Nose Band
12-12 24 Aug 25 2140m  DOUG GLASGOW PROPERTY BROKERS 2140 View video › $40,000
ASYN  Synthetic Rating 65 Benchmark* Hndy on Pc Otr-Urgd Tn, Stpd, 2.14.77, 600m - 0.38.36 Chris Dell $0
  • 2.12.58, Flat
  • 12.7L
  • Bar: 8
  • SP: $25.10
  • Rtg: 61 (-2)
  • Wgt: 56.0
  • Car: 56.0
  • LWD: 54.0
  • 1: Victortheinflictor, 58.0
  • 2: Cuba Street, 58.0
  • NECK:3/4 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers, Nose Band
  • Stipe Comment: Shifted outwards near the 1800 metres.
8-8 3 Aug 25 2140m  THE PAVEMASTERS 2140 View video › $17,000
ASYN  Synthetic Rating 70 Benchmark On Pc 2nd Otr-Under pres Tn Stpd, 2.15.42, 600m - 0.35.42 Kelly Myers $340
  • 2.14.84, Flat
  • 4.0L
  • Bar: 8
  • SP: $14.80
  • Rtg: 61
  • Wgt: 54.0
  • Car: 54.0
  • LWD: 54.0
  • 1: Kawatiri, 55.0
  • 2: Free Spirit, 56.0
  • LONG HEAD:NECK
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers, Nose Band
1-8 17 Jul 25 2140m  GARY DYER PAINTERS AND DECORATORS 2140 View video › $17,000
ASYN  Synthetic Rating 60 HCP Ld, travelling well-Easy win, 2.15.26, 600m - 0.34.81 Chris Dell $9,520
  • 2.15.26, Flat
  • 3.0L
  • Bar: 5
  • SP: $11.30
  • Rtg: 55 (+6)
  • Wgt: 55.5
  • Car: 55.5
  • LWD: 54.0
  • 2: Madame Moet, 55.5
  • 3: Briar, 54.0
  • 3 LEN:NOSE
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers, Nose Band
7-9 4 Jul 25 2140m  J & J WALTERS LIMITED 2140 View video › $17,000
ASYN  Synthetic Rating 56 HCP Midf, rushed to Ld to Tn-Wknd, 2.15.20, 600m - 0.39.39 Jim Chung $340
  • 2.13.98, Flat
  • 6.7L
  • Bar: 4
  • SP: $33.50
  • Rtg: 56 (-1)
  • Wgt: 57.5
  • Car: 55.5
  • LWD: 54.0
  • 1: Justaskpercy, 56.0
  • 2: Madame Moet, 55.5
  • NECK:1 1/2 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers, Nose Band
  • Stipe Comment: Was allowed to improve to lead passing the 1300m.
9-9 20 Jun 25 1600m  CAVALLO FARMS & CHRIS RUTTEN BLOODSTOCK HANDICAP View video › $17,000
OTAK  Heavy10 Rating 75 Benchmark* Hndy to Tn-Under rd, Stpd, 1.55.49, 600m - 0.48.27 Madan Singh $340
  • 1.49.68, Flat
  • 31.8L
  • Bar: 9
  • SP: $74.90
  • Rtg: 56
  • Wgt: 54.0
  • Car: 54.5
  • LWD: 54.0
  • 1: Benefactor, 58.0
  • 2: Pride Of Aspen (AUS), 58.0
  • 4 3/4 LEN:3 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers on, Nose Band
12-12 10 Jun 25 1400m  LEICA LUCY 2024/2025 SEASON WINNER FILLY OF THE YEAR R65 View video › $17,000
TARA  Heavy10 Rating 65 Benchmark* Toiling in the rear-No go, 1.33.43, 600m - 0.42.70 Liam Kauri $0
  • 1.30.50, Flat
  • 16.0L
  • Bar: 1
  • SP: $74.30
  • Rtg: 56
  • Wgt: 54.0
  • Car: 54.0
  • LWD: 54.0
  • 1: Ballroom Blitz, 56.0
  • 2: I Don't, 53.5
  • 1/2 LEN:1 1/2 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Nose Band
10-11 6 Jan 25 2100m  CAVALLO FARMS & CHRIS RUTTEN BLOODSTOCK HANDICAP View video › $18,500
OTAK  Soft5 Rating 65 Benchmark* Trld, undr rd tn, wknd out, 2.12.26, 600m - 0.39.24 Madan Singh $370
  • 2.10.06, Flat
  • 14.1L
  • Bar: 8
  • SP: $45.90
  • Rtg: 58 (-2)
  • Wgt: 56.5
  • Car: 56.5
  • LWD: 55.5
  • 1: Manzor Blue, 58.5
  • 2: Cherished Lady (AUS), 54.5
  • LONG NECK:1 3/4 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers, Nose Band
9-10 31 Dec 24 1600m  GRANGEWILLIAM STUD 1600 View video › $18,500
TARA  Good4 Rating 65 Benchmark* 4th 3w opn, urged tn, no fin, 1.38.18, 600m - 0.39.39 Yuga Okubo $370
  • 1.35.65, Flat
  • 15.8L
  • Bar: 10
  • SP: $43.20
  • Rtg: 60 (-2)
  • Wgt: 55.5
  • Car: 55.5
  • LWD: 54.0
  • 1: Ricochet, 59.0
  • 2: Super Scheme, 55.5
  • 2 1/2 LEN:1 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers, Nose Band
  • Stipe Comment: Raced wide throughout.
13-13 30 Nov 24 1600m  GAS & HEATING 1600 View video › $40,000
WANG  Good4 Rating 65 Benchmark* Bk 4w opn, fdd out, needs wetr, 1.41.94, 600m - 0.38.56 Crystal Lindsay $0
  • 1.37.64, Flat
  • 27.7L
  • Bar: 11
  • SP: $46.80
  • Rtg: 62 (-2)
  • Wgt: 56.5
  • Car: 56.5
  • LWD: 54.5
  • 1: Yellow Jersey, 58.5
  • 2: My Boy Zac, 58.0
  • LONG NECK:3/4 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit on, Blinkers, Nose Band
  • Stipe Comment: Raced wide throughout. Would not hit out fully over the final stages. Rider advised prefer more rain-affected footing. Post vet check clear.
7-8 17 Nov 24 1600m  CENTRALINES View video › $18,500
WODV  Heavy8 Rating 65 Benchmark* 2nd otr, undr pres 400, wknd, 1.42.28, 600m - 0.35.86 Madan Singh $370
  • 1.41.59, Flat
  • 4.7L
  • Bar: 6
  • SP: $19.10
  • Rtg: 62
  • Wgt: 56.5
  • Car: 56.5
  • LWD: 55.0
  • 1: Ragamuffin, 59.0
  • 2: Helluvah Return, 54.0
  • SHORT HEAD:3/4 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Standard Bit, Blinkers, Nose Band
1-10 9 Oct 24 1650m  MATTY NEIL BUILDING View video › $20,000
WAVE  Heavy8 MDN Led, snuck away before tn, held well, 1.45.13, 600m - 0.37.85 Madan Singh $11,200
  • 1.45.13, Flat
  • 1.8L
  • Bar: 8
  • SP: $27.20
  • Rtg: 45 (+17)
  • Wgt: 56.5
  • Car: 56.5
  • LWD: 56.5
  • 2: Julianus, 54.5
  • 3: El Tajin, 54.5
  • 1 3/4 LEN:LONG NECK
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race (1st time), Approved Plates, Standard Bit, Blinkers, Nose Band
2-5 1 Oct 24 1400m  MDN Catchweight 1400 - Heat 24 View video › $0
FOXT  Soft7 MDN Kate Hercock $0
  • 1.27.43, Flat
  • Bar: 4
  • SP: $0.00
  • Rtg: 45
  • Wgt: 0.0
  • Car: 0.0
  • LWD: 0.0
  • 1: Chance Taken, 0.0
  • 3: Darren Michie, 0.0
  • 3/4 LEN:4 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race (1st time), Approved Plates, Standard Bit, Blinkers, Nose Band
3-6 18 Sep 24 1200m  MDN 4YO&UP Catchweight 1200 - Heat 23 View video › $0
FOXT  Heavy10 MDN 4YO&UP Crystal Lindsay $0
  • Flat
  • Bar: 3
  • SP: $0.00
  • Rtg: 45
  • Wgt: 0.0
  • Car: 0.0
  • LWD: 0.0
  • 1: Darren Michie, 0.0
  • 1: El Tajin, 0.0
  • DEAD HEAT:DEAD HEAT
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Standard Bit, Blinkers, Nose Band
8-10 4 Aug 24 1600m  ENTAIN/NZB INSURANCE PEARL SERIES View video › $17,000
EGMN  Soft7 MDN F&M Led, hdd tn, wknd out, 1.42.62, 600m - 0.37.72 Kate Hercock $340
  • 1.41.42, Flat
  • 7.8L
  • Bar: 4
  • SP: $44.90
  • Rtg: 45
  • Wgt: 57.5
  • Car: 57.5
  • LWD: 57.5
  • 1: Explosive Impact, 57.5
  • 2: Keen On Bubbles, 53.5
  • 2 1/4 LEN:HEAD
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Standard Bit, Blinkers on, Nose Band
11-14 28 Jul 24 1400m  PIONEER BRAND PRODUCTS View video › $17,000
WAVE  Soft7 MDN 2YO&UP 14th otr, wdr tn, no dash, 1.28.09, 600m - 0.37.69 Kevin Kalychurun $0
  • 1.26.64, Flat
  • 8.9L
  • Bar: 4
  • SP: $49.20
  • Rtg: 45
  • Wgt: 56.5
  • Car: 56.5
  • LWD: 53.5
  • 1: Bruno, 56.5
  • 2: Champagne Linda, 56.5
  • 2 1/4 LEN:3/4 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Standard Bit, Nose Band
7-9 11 Jul 24 1340m  WANGANUI-TARANAKI RACEHORSE OWNERS ASSOCIATION MDN 1340 View video › $17,000
WANG  Heavy10 MDN 6th 3w cvr, wdr tn, plugged, 1.29.43, 600m - 0.40.32 Leah Hemi $340
  • 1.28.03, Flat
  • 8.4L
  • Bar: 8
  • SP: $27.90
  • Rtg: 45
  • Wgt: 56.5
  • Car: 56.5
  • LWD: 56.5
  • 1: Trainwreck, 58.5
  • 2: Thoughtso (AUS), 58.5
  • 3/4 LEN:5 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Standard Bit, Nose Band (1st time)
  • Stipe Comment: Shifted inwards approaching the 600 metres
2-5 4 Jun 24 1200m  MDN Catchweight 1200 - Heat 13 View video › $0
WAVE  Soft6 MDN Kevin Kalychurun $0
  • 1.13.47, Flat
  • Bar: 5
  • SP: $0.00
  • Rtg: 45
  • Wgt: 0.0
  • Car: 0.0
  • LWD: 0.0
  • 1: Chabal (AUS), 0.0
  • 3: Unusual Choice, 0.0
  • NECK:1/2 HEAD
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Standard Bit
12-12 27 Dec 23 1400m  ENTAIN - NZB INSURANCE PEARL SERIES RACE View video › $18,500
TARA  Soft5 MDN F&M 12th otr, kn, out, never in hunt, 1.26.38, 600m - 0.37.48 Bailey Rogerson $0
  • 1.24.27, Flat
  • 14.2L
  • Bar: 12
  • SP: $70.40
  • Rtg: 45
  • Wgt: 57.5
  • Car: 54.5
  • LWD: 56.0
  • 1: I Don't, 57.5
  • 2: El Jaycee, 56.0
  • 1 LEN:1 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Standard Bit
  • Stipe Comment: Raced keenly through the early and middle stages.
11-13 24 Nov 23 1400m  ENTAIN - NZB INSURANCE PEARL SERIES RACE View video › $25,000
TARA  Good4 MDN F&M Hmprd, kn 6th outr, wknd out, 1.26.92, 600m - 0.40.52 Liam Kauri $0
  • 1.24.41, Flat
  • 16.7L
  • Bar: 3
  • SP: $61.00
  • Rtg: 45
  • Wgt: 57.5
  • Car: 54.0
  • LWD: 56.0
  • 1: Tarazetto, 54.5
  • 2: Hilary Banks, 55.0
  • 3/4 LEN:1/2 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Standard Bit, Side Winkers (1st time)
  • Stipe Comment: Hampered at the start losing ground, was then ridden with urgency to recover. Commenced to race keenly early to middle stages.
12-12 2 Nov 23 1360m  WANGANUI INSURANCE BROKERS MDN 1360 View video › $18,500
WANG  Soft6 MDN Wrkd, led 1000, tkn on 800, tuff run, 1.24.17, 600m - 0.38.99 Jasmine Fawcett $0
  • 1.22.16, Flat
  • 13.3L
  • Bar: 11
  • SP: $21.50
  • Rtg: 45
  • Wgt: 56.5
  • Car: 56.5
  • LWD: 55.0
  • 1: Glorafilia, 56.5
  • 2: Tikemyson, 58.5
  • 3/4 LEN:1/2 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Standard Bit, Blinkers (1st time)
7-12 12 Oct 23 1400m  KENT MYERS PROGRESSIVE LIVESTOCK View video › $18,500
WAVE  Good4 MDN 10th otr, wdr cnr, out, ran on fairly, 1.25.91, 600m - 0.36.48 Mereana Hudson $370
  • 1.25.38, Flat
  • 3.3L
  • Bar: 5
  • SP: $48.00
  • Rtg: 45
  • Wgt: 56.5
  • Car: 56.5
  • LWD: 56.0
  • 1: Schuski, 58.5
  • 1: Paddy Gift, 58.5
  • DEAD HEAT:NECK
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Standard Bit (1st time)
9-11 21 Sep 23 1200m  MERRYLEES HOTEL View video › $18,500
WODV  Soft5 MDN Slw, 11th inr, out, never emerged, 1.12.50, 600m - 0.34.98 Crystal Lindsay $370
  • 1.11.34, Flat
  • 7.8L
  • Bar: 10
  • SP: $59.30
  • Rtg: 45
  • Wgt: 56.5
  • Car: 53.5
  • LWD: 56.0
  • 1: Popsagoosey, 58.5
  • 2: Horonuku, 58.5
  • SHORT NECK:2 1/4 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
  • Stipe Comment: Began awkwardly, losing ground

Alison Ross

  • Location: Waverley
  • Horses in Training: 4

With Jockey ()

  • Starts 0
  • Wins 0
  • Place 0
  • S/R 0.0

  • Starts 0
  • Wins 0
  • Place 0
  • S/R 0.0

On Course ()

  • Starts 0
  • Wins 0
  • Place 0
  • S/R 0.0
Current Premiership Place Flat 235
Starts Since Last Win 4

Trainer Performance Stats

Recent starts
  • 10499
  All 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th U Prizemoney
Career 294 10 18 12 26 25 203 $93,387
G & L 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 $0
2025/26 7 1 0 0 2 0 4 $13,405
2024/25 14 2 0 1 1 0 10 $26,840
2023/24 8 0 0 0 0 0 8 $1,450
2005/06 10 0 0 0 0 2 8 $275
2004/05 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 $0
2003/04 29 1 3 3 2 4 16 $9,022
2002/03 26 0 1 2 5 2 16 $3,525
2001/02 19 0 4 0 2 2 11 $4,200
2000/01 15 1 0 0 1 1 12 $2,900
1999/00 10 0 0 0 0 2 8 $125
1998/99 12 0 1 1 1 1 8 $1,750
1997/98 23 1 5 1 2 2 12 $11,075
1996/97 13 0 0 0 2 0 11 $500
1995/96 41 0 1 2 4 5 29 $2,600
1994/95 17 1 1 1 1 1 12 $4,000
1993/94 6 0 0 0 0 1 5 $0
1992/93 5 0 0 0 0 0 5 $0
1991/92 5 0 0 0 0 0 5 $0
1990/91 8 1 0 0 1 0 6 $2,900
1989/90 17 1 1 1 2 0 12 $5,220
1988/89 7 1 1 0 0 2 3 $3,600
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