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Headline News (NZ) 2017

Trainer: John Kiernan / Te Horo Beach

Training Location: Te Horo Beach

Race info

  • Flat Rating: 50
  • Steeple Rating: 0
  • Hurdle Rating: 0
  • Current Gear:
    • Approved Plates
    • Blinkers
    • Lugging Bit

Horse Details

7YO Chestnut Gelding

  • Owner: B A McCardle, Mrs E M, P J & Miss T Kiernan & D E Langley
  • Breeder: P J Kiernan & B A McCardle
  • Sire: PER INCANTO (USA) 2004
  • Dam: CRISS CROSS (NZ) 2002
  • Foaling: 7 Sep 2017

Current Nominations

Current Fields

Performance stats

Recent starts
Form
  • 8459X
1st up
  • 5-0-2
2nd up
  • 2-0-1
Fresh 30
  • 2-0-0
Fresh 90
  • 3-0-2

Sectionals

 
TRK
Time
First 400m
Last 800m
Last 600m
Last 400m
Last 200m
9-10
21 Jun 24
N. MCHUGH CONSTRUCTION 2140
2140m
SYN
2.16.75
0.26.87
0.51.19
0.38.51
0.26.45
0.13.83
5-10
30 May 24
TOMO'S ALUMINIUM SERVICES 2140
2140m
SYN
2.15.05
0.26.64
0.48.58
0.36.42
0.24.34
0.12.04
4-11
18 May 24
TAB ODDS SURGE EVERY RACE AT TRENTHAM 1400
1400m
S7
1.27.59
0.27.65
0.48.16
0.36.11
0.24.18
0.12.87
8-13
3 May 24
HAPPY BIRTHDAY LEMON
1400m
S6
1.25.97
0.25.34
0.48.33
0.36.00
0.23.87
0.12.09
9-13
13 Apr 24
THE TELE OTAKI MAIDEN
1600m
H8
1.40.71
0.26.43
0.50.11
0.37.73
0.26.29
0.13.63
3-11
5 Apr 24
RAYNER RACING MDN 1340
1340m
S5
1.22.43
0.25.42
0.47.76
0.35.94
0.24.19
0.12.18
3-9
24 Mar 24
SOUTHEY SAYER BUSINESS BEYOND NUMBERS
1300m
S5
1.18.36
0.26.53
0.45.95
0.34.78
0.23.82
0.12.03
7-12
6 Mar 24
RIVERSTONE CAFÉ MAIDEN
1200m
S6
1.13.53
0.25.59
0.47.94
0.36.10
0.23.93
0.12.02
2-9
27 Jan 24
HAPPY HIRE 1000
1000m
S7
0.58.52
0.25.87
0.44.75
0.32.65
0.21.89
0.11.63
8=-14
14 Jul 23
THE TELE OTAKI MAIDEN
1400m
H10
1.31.96
0.26.83
0.52.40
0.39.40
0.26.25
0.13.64
7-12
23 Jun 23
CARPET MAINTENANCE CLEANING MDN 1200
1200m
H9
1.14.88
0.25.68
0.49.20
0.37.20
0.24.79
0.12.47
3-11
6 Apr 23
RATHBONE RACING STABLES MDN 1360
1360m
S7
1.24.19
0.25.41
0.48.99
0.37.34
0.25.22
0.12.93
4-8
10 Mar 23
HARCOURTS ŌTAKI MAIDEN
1200m
S5
1.12.20
0.24.89
0.47.31
0.35.78
0.24.26
0.12.76
2-5
13 Feb 23
MDN CATCHWEIGHT 900 - HEAT 5
900m
S5
-
-
-
-
-
-
3-9
9 Mar 22
THE TELE ŌTAKI MAIDEN
1200m
G4
1.12.02
0.24.90
0.47.12
0.34.99
0.22.94
0.12.10
1-6
1 Mar 22
MDN CATCHWEIGHT 850 - HEAT 7
850m
S5
-
-
-
-
-
-
1-5
8 Feb 22
MDN CATCHWEIGHT 850 - HEAT 4
850m
S6
-
-
-
-
-
-
U-7
12 Jan 21
MDN CATCHWEIGHT 800 - HEAT 4
800m
G4
-
-
-
-
-
-

Career stats

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In-depth racing review

9-10 21 Jun 24 2140m  N. MCHUGH CONSTRUCTION 2140 View video › $17,000
ASYN  Synthetic MDN Led, trld 1200,wknd out, 2.16.75, 600m - 0.38.51 Lisa Allpress $340
  • 2.14.40, Flat
  • 15.9L
  • Bar: 6
  • SP: $3.90
  • Rtg: 51 (-1)
  • Wgt: 58.5
  • Car: 58.5
  • LWD: 56.5
  • 1: Saint Bernard, 58.5
  • 2: Verardino, 56.5
  • 1 LEN:3 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers (1st time)
  • Stipe Comment: Over-raced in the lead in the early to middle stages. Made the turn near the 1400 metres awkwardly. Came under pressure approaching the 400 metres and commenced to give ground early in the straight. Rider advised the gelding overracing with the application of blinkers today. Post-race vet check clear. Trainer Mr. J Kiernan advised Stewards, he was satisfied with the post-race condition of the gelding, however, HEADLINE NEWS has now been sent for a spell.
5-10 30 May 24 2140m  TOMO'S ALUMINIUM SERVICES 2140 View video › $17,000
ASYN  Synthetic MDN 4 bk inr,thru 4th 200,btld home, 2.15.05, 600m - 0.36.42 Joe Doyle $340
  • 2.14.34, Flat
  • 4.6L
  • Bar: 1
  • SP: $10.20
  • Rtg: 51
  • Wgt: 58.5
  • Car: 58.5
  • LWD: 56.5
  • 1: Tikemyson, 58.5
  • 2: Rebal Agent, 58.5
  • 1 1/4 LEN:LONG NECK
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
4-11 18 May 24 1400m  TAB ODDS SURGE EVERY RACE AT TRENTHAM 1400 View video › $20,000
WELL  Soft7 MDN , 1.27.59, 600m - 0.36.11 Lisa Allpress $1,000
  • 1.26.23, Flat
  • 8.6L
  • Bar: 6
  • SP: $0.00
  • Rtg: 51
  • Wgt: 58.5
  • Car: 58.5
  • LWD: 56.5
  • 1: Knights Realm, 58.5
  • 2: Haughty, 56.5
  • 2 3/4 LEN:4 3/4 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
8-13 3 May 24 1400m  HAPPY BIRTHDAY LEMON View video › $17,000
WODV  Soft6 MDN 4bk inr,last otr cnr,out,ran on, 1.25.97, 600m - 0.36.00 Kozzi Asano $340
  • 1.24.98, Flat
  • 6.4L
  • Bar: 4
  • SP: $11.50
  • Rtg: 52 (-1)
  • Wgt: 58.5
  • Car: 58.5
  • LWD: 56.5
  • 1: The Prophet, 58.5
  • 2: Doctor Askar, 58.5
  • 4 1/4 LEN:SHORT HEAD
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
  • Stipe Comment: Became awkwardly placed on heels passing the 75 metres, having to be steadied, losing momentum.
9-13 13 Apr 24 1600m  THE TELE OTAKI MAIDEN View video › $20,000
OTAK  Heavy8 MDN 3bk inr,wdr cnr,out,urgd,no dash, 1.40.71, 600m - 0.37.73 Kate Hercock $400
  • 1.38.90, Flat
  • 11.8L
  • Bar: 2
  • SP: $9.40
  • Rtg: 53 (-1)
  • Wgt: 58.5
  • Car: 58.5
  • LWD: 56.0
  • 1: Asgard, 58.5
  • 2: Coney Island, 58.5
  • 5 LEN:2 1/2 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
3-11 5 Apr 24 1340m  RAYNER RACING MDN 1340 View video › $18,500
WANG  Soft5 MDN 2nd last otr, last 600,flew hm wide, 1.22.43, 600m - 0.35.94 Kate Hercock $1,665
  • 1.22.09, Flat
  • 2.4L
  • Bar: 11
  • SP: $14.10
  • Rtg: 52 (+1)
  • Wgt: 58.5
  • Car: 58.5
  • LWD: 56.0
  • 1: Up With Charm, 58.0
  • 2: Tivaci's Affair, 56.0
  • 2 1/4 LEN:1/2 HEAD
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
3-9 24 Mar 24 1300m  SOUTHEY SAYER BUSINESS BEYOND NUMBERS View video › $18,500
WAIR  Soft5 MDN 7th otr,wdr cnr,out,best work late, 1.18.36, 600m - 0.34.78 Joe Doyle $1,665
  • 1.17.97, Flat
  • 2.8L
  • Bar: 5
  • SP: $5.90
  • Rtg: 51 (+1)
  • Wgt: 58.5
  • Car: 58.5
  • LWD: 56.0
  • 1: Chester Boy, 58.5
  • 2: Lemaitre, 58.0
  • 1/2 LEN:2 1/4 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
7-12 6 Mar 24 1200m  RIVERSTONE CAFÉ MAIDEN View video › $25,000
OTAK  Soft6 MDN 7th otr,wdr cnr,urgd,just battled, 1.13.53, 600m - 0.36.10 Kozzi Asano $375
  • 1.12.93, Flat
  • 4.0L
  • Bar: 3
  • SP: $5.20
  • Rtg: 52 (-1)
  • Wgt: 58.5
  • Car: 58.5
  • LWD: 56.0
  • 1: Horonuku, 58.5
  • 2: Tivaci's Affair, 56.0
  • 1 1/2 LEN:1 3/4 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Side Winkers
2-9 27 Jan 24 1000m  HAPPY HIRE 1000 View video › $25,000
WELL  Soft7 MDN 5th otr,wdr cnr,out,chal,tried hard, 0.58.52, 600m - 0.32.65 Kozzi Asano $4,625
  • 0.58.44, Flat
  • .5L
  • Bar: 5
  • SP: $5.80
  • Rtg: 50 (+2)
  • Wgt: 58.5
  • Car: 58.5
  • LWD: 55.0
  • 1: Brazenbelle, 55.0
  • 3: Just Ben (AUS), 58.5
  • 1/2 LEN:HEAD
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Side Winkers (1st time)
  • Stipe Comment: Lay outwards under pressure over the concluding stages. Received post-race veterinary treatment to a small laceration to the left hind.
8=-14 14 Jul 23 1400m  THE TELE OTAKI MAIDEN View video › $14,000
OTAK  Heavy10 MDN 12th otr,imp inr,und rd cn,no fin, 1.31.96, 600m - 0.39.40 Kate Hercock $280
  • 1.30.69, Flat
  • 7.8L
  • Bar: 7
  • SP: $10.10
  • Rtg: 51 (-1)
  • Wgt: 58.5
  • Car: 58.5
  • LWD: 56.5
  • 1: Zivjeli, 54.5
  • 2: Peppery, 56.5
  • LONG NECK:1/2 HEAD
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
7-12 23 Jun 23 1200m  CARPET MAINTENANCE CLEANING MDN 1200 View video › $14,000
WANG  Heavy9 MDN 3bk inr,easd 800,out cn,btld away, 1.14.88, 600m - 0.37.20 Kate Hercock $280
  • 1.14.42, Flat
  • 2.7L
  • Bar: 3
  • SP: $5.80
  • Rtg: 52 (-1)
  • Wgt: 58.5
  • Car: 58.5
  • LWD: 56.5
  • 1: Pashamala, 56.5
  • 2: Bow Street, 56.5
  • 1/2 NECK:HEAD
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
  • Stipe Comment: Steadied near 800m and again near 600m
3-11 6 Apr 23 1360m  RATHBONE RACING STABLES MDN 1360 View video › $14,000
WANG  Soft7 MDN 7th otr,wdr cn,out,solid finish, 1.24.19, 600m - 0.37.34 Kate Hercock $1,260
  • 1.24.00, Flat
  • 1.2L
  • Bar: 8
  • SP: $11.10
  • Rtg: 51 (+1)
  • Wgt: 58.5
  • Car: 58.5
  • LWD: 56.0
  • 1: Tequila Spirit, 54.5
  • 2: Diomedes, 58.5
  • LONG HEAD:1 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
4-8 10 Mar 23 1200m  HARCOURTS ŌTAKI MAIDEN View video › $14,000
OTAK  Soft5 MDN Trailed till 400,out,urged,battled, 1.12.20, 600m - 0.35.78 Kate Hercock $700
  • 1.11.59, Flat
  • 4.2L
  • Bar: 1
  • SP: $5.70
  • Rtg: 51
  • Wgt: 58.5
  • Car: 58.5
  • LWD: 56.0
  • 1: Delphine, 56.0
  • 2: Pitkin County (AUS), 56.0
  • LONG NECK:2 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
2-5 13 Feb 23 900m  MDN Catchweight 900 - Heat 5 View video › $0
MTU  Soft5 MDN Kate Hercock $0
  • 0.52.16, Flat
  • Bar: 4
  • SP: $0.00
  • Rtg: 51
  • Wgt: 0.0
  • Car: 0.0
  • LWD: 0.0
  • 1: Idyllic (AUS), 0.0
  • 3: Ziggy Khan, 0.0
  • 6 LEN:6 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
3-9 9 Mar 22 1200m  THE TELE ŌTAKI MAIDEN View video › $12,000
OTAK  Good4 MDN 8th ot, wdr cn,solid fin,glpd on, 1.12.02, 600m - 0.34.99 Lisa Allpress $1,080
  • 1.11.47, Flat
  • 3.8L
  • Bar: 6
  • SP: $3.00
  • Rtg: 47 (+4)
  • Wgt: 58.5
  • Car: 58.5
  • LWD: 56.0
  • 1: Joy McCoy, 58.0
  • 2: Bionda, 56.0
  • 2 1/4 LEN:1 1/2 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
  • Stipe Comment: Incurred an injury when being galloped on shortly after the winning post, requiring veterinary attention.
1-6 1 Mar 22 850m  MDN Catchweight 850 - Heat 7 View video › $0
FOXT  Soft5 MDN , 0.50.58 Kate Hercock $0
  • 0.50.58, Flat
  • Bar: 2
  • SP: $0.00
  • Rtg: 47
  • Wgt: 0.0
  • Car: 0.0
  • LWD: 0.0
  • 2: Beersheba, 0.0
  • 3: Manageress, 0.0
  • 1 3/4 LEN:SHORT HEAD
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
1-5 8 Feb 22 850m  MDN Catchweight 850 - Heat 4 View video › $0
FOXT  Soft6 MDN , 0.51.76 Kate Hercock $0
  • 0.51.76, Flat
  • Bar: 3
  • SP: $0.00
  • Rtg: 45 (+2)
  • Wgt: 0.0
  • Car: 0.0
  • LWD: 0.0
  • 2: Milly Mills, 0.0
  • 3: Swissabeel, 0.0
  • 1/2 LEN:2 1/2 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
U-7 12 Jan 21 800m  MDN Catchweight 800 - Heat 4 View video › $0
OTAK  Good4 MDN Darryl Bradley $0
  • 0.47.86, Flat
  • Bar: 1
  • SP: $0.00
  • Rtg: 
  • Wgt: 0.0
  • Car: 0.0
  • LWD: 0.0
  • 1: Ted Lasso, 0.0
  • 2: Sorted, 0.0
  • SHORT HEAD:1 1/2 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit

John Kiernan

  • Location: Te Horo Beach
  • Horses in Training: 3

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
Starts Since Last Win 24

Trainer Performance Stats

Recent starts
  • 4590X
  All 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th U Prizemoney
Career 535 41 45 57 46 47 299 $712,167
G & L 19 3 0 1 1 3 11 $169,525
2023/24 13 0 2 2 1 1 7 $22,100
2022/23 4 0 0 1 1 0 2 $2,520
2021/22 5 0 0 1 1 0 3 $2,610
2020/21 8 4 0 1 0 0 3 $54,123
2018/19 10 1 1 2 1 1 4 $11,000
2017/18 9 2 0 1 0 1 5 $15,940
2016/17 6 2 1 0 0 2 1 $20,925
2015/16 8 0 0 1 1 0 6 $1,050
2014/15 11 0 0 1 1 1 8 $1,375
2013/14 15 0 1 6 0 1 7 $11,375
2012/13 30 4 3 0 3 1 19 $64,760
2011/12 43 3 2 3 5 2 28 $31,625
2010/11 51 4 6 4 7 7 23 $49,860
2009/10 47 1 5 6 3 3 29 $32,575
2008/09 44 3 2 7 0 5 27 $88,150
2007/08 49 3 5 4 5 7 25 $57,372
2006/07 31 2 2 2 5 2 18 $18,512
2005/06 21 2 2 4 4 0 9 $13,750
2004/05 16 0 1 2 0 0 13 $4,450
2003/04 7 0 0 0 0 1 6 $150
2002/03 20 3 3 3 1 1 9 $87,675
2001/02 14 2 2 0 0 2 8 $84,325
2000/01 22 2 5 1 2 1 11 $14,900
1999/00 16 3 0 3 1 1 8 $16,710
1997/98 7 0 0 0 0 1 6 $0
1996/97 13 0 1 2 0 3 7 $1,600
1995/96 9 0 0 0 4 3 2 $1,935
1994/95 6 0 1 0 0 0 5 $800
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