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Verdi's Opera (NZ) 2019

Trainer: Stephen Ralph / Te Awamutu

Training Location: Te Awamutu

Race info

  • Flat Rating: 52
  • Steeple Rating: 0
  • Hurdle Rating: 0
  • Current Gear:
    • Approved Plates
    • Blinkers
    • Lugging Bit
    • Tongue Tie

Horse Details

5YO Bay Mare

  • Owner: Stephen Ralph & Melanie Sutton
  • Breeder: B A Sheat & Mrs C P Wilson
  • Sire: VERDI (NZ) 2012
  • Dam: TEMERAIRE (AUS) 2005
  • Foaling: 20 Oct 2019

Current Nominations

Current Fields

Performance stats

Recent starts
Form
  • 00499
1st up
  • 2-0-0
2nd up
  • 1-0-0
Fresh 30
  • 1-0-0
Fresh 90
  • 1-0-0

Sectionals

 
TRK
Time
First 400m
Last 800m
Last 600m
Last 400m
Last 200m
9-9
18 Dec 24
DUNSTAN HORSEFEEDS STAYERS QUALIFYING RACE
2100m
G3
-
0.25.21
0.52.94
0.40.43
0.28.21
0.14.52
9-9
30 Nov 24
HARRISONS 2400
2400m
S5
2.36.01
0.24.96
0.51.29
0.38.58
0.25.93
0.13.61
4-8
7 Nov 24
DUNSTAN HORSEFEEDS 2100
2100m
S5
2.13.76
0.27.65
0.49.85
0.37.03
0.24.63
0.12.69
13-14
2 Nov 24
BAYLEYS MOUNT MAUNGANUI 2100
2100m
S5
2.10.66
0.28.42
0.48.78
0.37.21
0.25.20
0.12.77
11-11
5 Oct 24
TAURANGA CROSSING FASHIONS IN THE FIELD 2100
2100m
H8
2.19.83
0.27.92
0.57.12
0.43.74
0.29.76
0.17.03
13-15
24 Aug 24
OCEAN PARK 2400
2400m
H9
2.42.40
0.27.96
0.54.52
0.41.50
0.28.43
0.14.10
8-10
31 Jul 24
HAPPY HIRE 2100
2100m
H10
2.25.48
0.26.78
0.55.94
0.42.38
0.28.81
0.14.69
10-10
24 Jul 24
MARTIN COLLINS NEW ZEALAND MAAT 2000
2000m
SYN
2.05.68
0.27.34
0.48.95
0.37.27
0.25.01
0.13.26
1-14
7 Jul 24
TRITON PACIFIC MAIDEN
2100m
H9
2.18.97
0.26.21
0.51.83
0.39.14
0.25.98
0.13.77
8-10
22 Jun 24
WAIKATO/BOP RACEHORSE OWNERS MAIDEN
2100m
H8
2.19.66
0.25.93
0.54.76
0.41.69
0.27.99
0.14.66
8-11
12 Jun 24
RIDING FOR THE DISABLED CHARITY DAY 26TH JUNE 2024
2000m
SYN
2.04.99
0.26.90
0.47.51
0.36.17
0.24.26
0.12.36
6-12
29 May 24
COOKIES KITCHEN 2000
2000m
SYN
2.05.62
0.26.74
0.50.22
0.37.62
0.24.99
0.12.98
10-10
1 May 24
RUAKAKA - NZ'S BEST BET IN WINTER
2100m
G4
2.16.86
0.27.55
0.50.77
0.38.37
0.25.83
0.13.08
4-7
3 Apr 24
CROFT POLES
1600m
G4
1.40.32
0.26.47
0.50.75
0.38.47
0.26.31
0.14.44
10-11
23 Mar 24
CRAIGS INVESTMENT PARTNERS MAIDEN
1400m
S5
1.27.92
0.25.73
0.49.85
0.38.07
0.25.85
0.13.35
9-9
8 Mar 24
ENTAIN - NZB INSURANCE PEARL SERIES
1200m
S5
1.15.50
0.25.22
0.50.28
0.38.21
0.25.89
0.13.28
4-8
24 May 22
2YO CATCHWEIGHT 800 - HEAT 22
800m
SYN
-
-
-
-
-
-

Career stats

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In-depth racing review

9-9 18 Dec 24 2100m  DUNSTAN HORSEFEEDS STAYERS QUALIFYING RACE View video › $25,000
WHAN  Good3 Rating 65 Benchmark* Led,hdd 700, fdd out, 600m - 0.40.43 Joe Nishizuka $375
  • 2.11.56, Flat
  • 17.4L
  • Bar: 1
  • SP: $43.30
  • Rtg: 54 (-2)
  • Wgt: 54.0
  • Car: 51.0
  • LWD: 54.0
  • 1: Sweet But Psycho, 56.5
  • 2: Apache Anne, 57.5
  • 2 LEN:3/4 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers, Tongue Tie
  • Stipe Comment: Commenced to give ground from near the 700 metres and was not persevered with in the final straight. When questioned, rider could offer no explanation. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed no abnormalities.
9-9 30 Nov 24 2400m  HARRISONS 2400 View video › $55,000
AUCK  Soft5 Rating 75 Benchmark* Set slow pc,hdd tn, wknd out, 2.36.01, 600m - 0.38.58 Bailey Rogerson $825
  • 2.33.67, Flat
  • 13.6L
  • Bar: 2
  • SP: $61.60
  • Rtg: 54
  • Wgt: 54.0
  • Car: 52.0
  • LWD: 54.0
  • 1: Let Fly, 54.5
  • 2: Enright, 57.0
  • LONG HEAD:NOSE
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers, Tongue Tie
4-8 7 Nov 24 2100m  DUNSTAN HORSEFEEDS 2100 View video › $18,500
COUN  Soft5 Rating 60 HCP 2nd otr,forcd wdr tn,btld,lost shoe, 2.13.76, 600m - 0.37.03 Joe Nishizuka $925
  • 2.13.06, Flat
  • 4.4L
  • Bar: 8
  • SP: $20.80
  • Rtg: 54
  • Wgt: 55.0
  • Car: 52.0
  • LWD: 54.0
  • 1: Pick Of The Litter, 58.0
  • 2: Because, 60.0
  • 2 1/2 LEN:1 1/2 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers, Tongue Tie
  • Stipe Comment: Forced wider on the track rounding the final bend. Lost the right hind plate during the running.
13-14 2 Nov 24 2100m  BAYLEYS MOUNT MAUNGANUI 2100 View video › $40,000
BOPL  Soft5 Rating 65 Benchmark* 10th inr,ndr rd tn, wknd, 2.10.66, 600m - 0.37.21 Bailey Rogerson $0
  • 2.09.03, Flat
  • 9.3L
  • Bar: 1
  • SP: $74.60
  • Rtg: 55 (-1)
  • Wgt: 54.0
  • Car: 52.0
  • LWD: 54.0
  • 1: Charlbury, 56.0
  • 2: Si Exquis, 57.5
  • 3/4 LEN:NOSE
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers, Tongue Tie
11-11 5 Oct 24 2100m  TAURANGA CROSSING FASHIONS IN THE FIELD 2100 View video › $25,000
BOPL  Heavy8 Rating 65 Benchmark* 3rd 3w opn,11th tn, fdd out, 2.19.83, 600m - 0.43.74 Bailey Rogerson $0
  • 2.13.95, Flat
  • 32.9L
  • Bar: 11
  • SP: $44.20
  • Rtg: 58 (-3)
  • Wgt: 55.5
  • Car: 53.5
  • LWD: 54.0
  • 1: Meandeel, 54.0
  • 2: Brian Lamont, 54.5
  • LONG NECK:1 1/4 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers, Tongue Tie
  • Stipe Comment: Raced three wide without cover throughout. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which did not reveal any abnormality.
13-15 24 Aug 24 2400m  OCEAN PARK 2400 View video › $40,000
WAIK  Heavy9 Rating 65 Benchmark* 10th 3w cvr,out tn, no dash, 2.42.40, 600m - 0.41.50 Joe Nishizuka $0
  • 2.39.32, Flat
  • 17.4L
  • Bar: 3
  • SP: $67.00
  • Rtg: 60 (-2)
  • Wgt: 55.5
  • Car: 51.5
  • LWD: 54.0
  • 1: Irrigate, 56.5
  • 2: Amazing Grace, 58.0
  • 1 3/4 LEN:2 1/4 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers, Tongue Tie
8-10 31 Jul 24 2100m  HAPPY HIRE 2100 View video › $17,000
BOPL  Heavy10 Rating 65 Benchmark* 2nd otr,chal tn, wknd, 2.25.48, 600m - 0.42.38 Joe Nishizuka $340
  • 2.24.67, Flat
  • 4.3L
  • Bar: 11
  • SP: $23.00
  • Rtg: 61 (-1)
  • Wgt: 56.5
  • Car: 52.5
  • LWD: 55.0
  • 1: Khutulun Khan, 56.0
  • 2: Patsys Lad, 56.5
  • LONG HEAD:1 1/2 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers, Tongue Tie
10-10 24 Jul 24 2000m  MARTIN COLLINS NEW ZEALAND MAAT 2000 View video › $30,000
CSYN  Synthetic MAAT Rear all the way, 2.05.68, 600m - 0.37.27 Joe Nishizuka $450
  • 2.03.41, Flat
  • 13.2L
  • Bar: 8
  • SP: $45.20
  • Rtg: 62 (-1)
  • Wgt: 56.0
  • Car: 52.0
  • LWD: 55.0
  • 1: Sparkles, 56.0
  • 2: Islebefine (AUS), 55.0
  • 1 3/4 LEN:NECK
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers, Tongue Tie
  • Stipe Comment: Began awkwardly.
1-14 7 Jul 24 2100m  TRITON PACIFIC MAIDEN View video › $17,000
BOPL  Heavy9 MDN 3rd 3w opn mod pc,ld wdr tn,held on, 2.18.97, 600m - 0.39.14 Joe Nishizuka $9,520
  • 2.18.97, Flat
  • .1L
  • Bar: 10
  • SP: $50.20
  • Rtg: 45 (+17)
  • Wgt: 56.5
  • Car: 52.5
  • LWD: 56.5
  • 2: Canulovemeagain, 58.5
  • 3: Beau Ondago, 58.5
  • NOSE:1 3/4 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers, Tongue Tie
  • Stipe Comment: Steadied to avoid heels near the 1800m. Raced three wide without cover for majority of the event. When questioned regarding the improved performance Trainer advised that he had been happy with the mare's previous performances and added that she had taken benefit from recent racing.
8-10 22 Jun 24 2100m  WAIKATO/BOP RACEHORSE OWNERS MAIDEN View video › $20,000
BOPL  Heavy8 MDN Slow,3w,2nd outr 1100,fdd 150m, 2.19.66, 600m - 0.41.69 Tegan Newman $400
  • 2.17.46, Flat
  • 14.6L
  • Bar: 8
  • SP: $30.00
  • Rtg: 45
  • Wgt: 56.5
  • Car: 56.5
  • LWD: 56.5
  • 1: Impaired Vision, 58.5
  • 2: Perfect June, 56.5
  • LONG NECK:3 3/4 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers, Tongue Tie
  • Stipe Comment: Slow to begin. Raced three wide without cover until improving to race outside the leader near the 1100 metres.
8-11 12 Jun 24 2000m  RIDING FOR THE DISABLED CHARITY DAY 26TH JUNE 2024 View video › $17,000
CSYN  Synthetic MDN 8th inr to tn, no threat, 2.04.99, 600m - 0.36.17 Tegan Newman $340
  • 2.03.72, Flat
  • 8.7L
  • Bar: 3
  • SP: $49.50
  • Rtg: 48 (-3)
  • Wgt: 56.5
  • Car: 56.5
  • LWD: 56.5
  • 1: Unequivocal, 56.5
  • 2: Wry Smile, 58.5
  • 2 3/4 LEN:LONG NECK
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers, Tongue Tie
6-12 29 May 24 2000m  COOKIES KITCHEN 2000 View video › $17,000
CSYN  Synthetic MDN Wd,2nd outr 1500,wknd 200m, 2.05.62, 600m - 0.37.62 Tegan Newman $340
  • 2.05.99, Flat
  • 4.4L
  • Bar: 9
  • SP: $66.20
  • Rtg: 49 (-1)
  • Wgt: 56.5
  • Car: 56.5
  • LWD: 56.5
  • 1: Joyola, 56.5
  • 2: Unequivocal, 56.5
  • 3/4 LEN:1 3/4 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers (1st time), Tongue Tie
  • Stipe Comment: Raced wide in the early stages before being allowed to stride forward to settle outside the leader near the 1500 metres
10-10 1 May 24 2100m  RUAKAKA - NZ'S BEST BET IN WINTER View video › $17,000
WHAN  Good4 MDN 5th 3w opn to 600,und pres,tuff run, 2.16.86, 600m - 0.38.37 Billy Jacobson $340
  • 2.14.42, Flat
  • 14.5L
  • Bar: 7
  • SP: $35.70
  • Rtg: 50 (-1)
  • Wgt: 56.5
  • Car: 56.5
  • LWD: 56.5
  • 1: Sunset Boulevard, 58.5
  • 2: Li Li, 56.5
  • 1 1/4 LEN:NECK
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Tongue Tie
  • Stipe Comment: Raced three wide without cover throughout. Lay out rounding the final bend.
4-7 3 Apr 24 1600m  CROFT POLES View video › $18,500
WHAN  Good4 MDN Easd,7th inr,cut cnr,ran on, 1.40.32, 600m - 0.38.47 Ulrika Holmquist $925
  • 1.38.46, Flat
  • 10.8L
  • Bar: 6
  • SP: $37.20
  • Rtg: 45 (+5)
  • Wgt: 56.5
  • Car: 56.5
  • LWD: 56.5
  • 1: No Plan Be, 56.5
  • 2: Pure Delight, 56.5
  • 2 LEN:7 1/4 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Tongue Tie
  • Stipe Comment: Lay outwards when placed under pressure in the final straight.
10-11 23 Mar 24 1400m  CRAIGS INVESTMENT PARTNERS MAIDEN View video › $25,000
BOPL  Soft5 MDN Akw,3bk inr,kn,bk und rd cn,faded, 1.27.92, 600m - 0.38.07 Billy Jacobson $375
  • 1.24.67, Flat
  • 18.1L
  • Bar: 3
  • SP: $52.70
  • Rtg: 45
  • Wgt: 56.5
  • Car: 56.5
  • LWD: 56.0
  • 1: Maldini, 58.5
  • 2: Cast Of Diamonds, 58.0
  • 2 1/2 LEN:1 3/4 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Tongue Tie
  • Stipe Comment: Jumped away awkwardly. Raced keenly when being steadied near the 1100m.
9-9 8 Mar 24 1200m  ENTAIN - NZB INSURANCE PEARL SERIES View video › $18,500
TAUP  Soft5 MDN F&M 7th otr,back last cnr,no danger, 1.15.50, 600m - 0.38.21 Tayla Mitchell $370
  • 1.13.10, Flat
  • 13.3L
  • Bar: 4
  • SP: $43.20
  • Rtg: 45
  • Wgt: 57.5
  • Car: 55.5
  • LWD: 57.0
  • 1: Vallarta, 57.0
  • 2: Persiflage, 57.0
  • NOSE:SHORT HEAD
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Tongue Tie
4-8 24 May 22 800m  2YO Catchweight 800 - Heat 22 View video › $0
CSYN  Synthetic 2YO Tayla Mitchell $0
  • 0.46.25, Flat
  • Bar: 6
  • SP: $0.00
  • Rtg: 
  • Wgt: 0.0
  • Car: 0.0
  • LWD: 0.0
  • 1: Gia Marquesa, 0.0
  • 2: Ominous, 0.0
  • 1 3/4 LEN:1/2 HEAD
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit

Stephen Ralph

  • Location: Te Awamutu
  • Horses in Training: 23

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 64
Starts Since Last Win 7

Trainer Performance Stats

Recent starts
  • 08648
  All 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th U Prizemoney
Career 2750 183 200 239 237 276 1615 $4,263,445
G & L 177 7 5 10 13 17 125 $642,625
2024/25 82 4 4 9 5 6 54 $130,585
2023/24 233 6 19 19 23 22 144 $410,080
2022/23 229 6 11 18 21 17 156 $245,655
2021/22 279 14 19 29 32 35 150 $560,169
2020/21 285 23 18 23 26 26 169 $546,460
2019/20 209 11 17 21 17 28 115 $284,820
2018/19 131 13 14 14 11 9 70 $501,635
2017/18 159 18 14 15 9 18 85 $320,520
2016/17 118 9 3 6 20 10 70 $168,025
2015/16 148 15 11 12 13 19 78 $272,685
2014/15 145 15 18 8 9 21 74 $253,385
2013/14 138 13 12 12 9 15 77 $163,865
2012/13 108 10 6 5 11 10 66 $123,400
2011/12 152 10 9 15 13 13 92 $97,675
2010/11 194 6 21 16 13 11 127 $79,478
2009/10 113 8 3 14 4 11 73 $72,295
2008/09 26 2 1 3 1 5 14 $32,713
1988/89 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 $0
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