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Did The Trick (NZ) 2020

Trainer: Wayne Hillis / Matamata

Training Location: Matamata

Race info

  • Flat Rating: 65
  • Steeple Rating: 0
  • Hurdle Rating: 0
  • Current Gear:
    • Approved Plates
    • Blinkers
    • Ear Covers Pre-Race
    • Lugging Bit
    • Nose Band

Horse Details

4YO Brown Gelding

  • Owner: Evans Breeding Ltd
  • Breeder: Mrs M E A Evans
  • Sire: IFFRAAJ (GB) 2001
  • Dam: NAILED IT (NZ) 2010
  • Foaling: 3 Oct 2020

Current Nominations

Current Fields

Performance stats

Recent starts
Form
  • 60647
1st up
  • 4-1-1
2nd up
  • 1-0-0
Fresh 30
  • 2-1-1
Fresh 90
  • 2-0-0

Sectionals

 
TRK
Time
First 400m
Last 800m
Last 600m
Last 400m
Last 200m
7-9
5 Oct 24
EPIC JOURNEYS USA & CANADA RACING EXTRAVAGANZA
1300m
H8
1.19.70
0.25.42
0.47.83
0.35.81
0.24.01
0.12.62
4-12
21 Sep 24
CR GRACE LTD / WATERFORCE 1340
1340m
H10
1.26.89
0.26.22
0.52.28
0.40.31
0.27.44
0.13.96
6-8
15 Sep 24
WAIKATO CONSTRUCTION 1400
1400m
H10
1.27.61
0.27.14
0.49.82
0.37.37
0.25.31
0.13.11
11-13
24 Aug 24
SUPER SETH 1500
1500m
H9
1.36.09
0.26.15
0.52.17
0.40.03
0.26.69
0.13.30
6-9
10 Aug 24
WAIKATO STUD FOXBRIDGE PLATE DAY 24/8
1400m
H10
1.28.32
0.00.00
0.51.18
0.38.13
0.25.39
0.13.04
2-11
27 Jul 24
PROPERTY BROKERS & KATIE WALKER 3YO
1400m
H10
1.28.10
0.26.02
0.51.88
0.39.10
0.26.24
0.13.41
1-7
22 Jun 24
GARTSHORE CONSTRUCTION 3YO
1300m
H8
1.20.35
0.25.84
0.48.23
0.35.94
0.23.91
0.12.83
1-11
22 May 24
STEPHEN MARSH RACING
1400m
H8
1.28.13
0.25.86
0.50.93
0.38.17
0.25.97
0.12.84
7-10
8 May 24
REMEMBERING DAVE "DJ" O'SULLIVAN
1200m
S7
1.13.17
0.24.50
0.48.67
0.37.06
0.24.68
0.12.50
6-12
17 Apr 24
MACMILLAN ACCOUNTANTS 1230
1230m
S7
1.14.71
0.24.90
0.47.86
0.36.06
0.24.08
0.11.95
6-7
4 Nov 23
AONGATETE AVO-JECT 3YO 1200
1200m
H8
1.15.68
0.24.84
0.50.84
0.39.03
0.26.20
0.13.82
1-8
6 Oct 23
MDN 3YO CATCHWEIGHT 1150 - HEAT 21
1150m
S7
-
-
-
-
-
-
3-8
29 Aug 23
MDN 3YO CATCHWEIGHT 850 - HEAT 21
850m
S7
-
-
-
-
-
-
U-6
21 Mar 23
2YO CATCHWEIGHT 900 - HEAT 16
900m
G4
-
-
-
-
-
-

Career stats

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In-depth racing review

7-9 5 Oct 24 1300m  EPIC JOURNEYS USA & CANADA RACING EXTRAVAGANZA View video › $40,000
BOPL  Heavy8 Rating 75 Benchmark* Led,hdd tn,no excuse, 1.19.70, 600m - 0.35.81 Sam Weatherley $600
  • 1.18.95, Flat
  • 5.8L
  • Bar: 3
  • SP: $6.50
  • Rtg: 66 (-1)
  • Wgt: 56.0
  • Car: 56.0
  • LWD: 54.0
  • 1: The Ugly Sister, 55.5
  • 2: Sterling Express, 59.0
  • 3/4 LEN:NOSE
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers, Nose Band (1st time)
  • Stipe Comment: Underwent a post-race vet check clear. Trainer Mr. W Hillis reported to Stewards, he was satisfied with the post-race condition of DID THE TRICK, however, the gelding has now been sent for a spell.
4-12 21 Sep 24 1340m  CR GRACE LTD / WATERFORCE 1340 View video › $40,000
WANG  Heavy10 Rating 75 Benchmark* Led,hdd 250,btld away, 1.26.89, 600m - 0.40.31 Joe Nishizuka $2,000
  • 1.26.45, Flat
  • 2.6L
  • Bar: 5
  • SP: $5.10
  • Rtg: 66
  • Wgt: 55.5
  • Car: 51.5
  • LWD: 54.0
  • 1: Hacksaw Ridge, 56.5
  • 2: Chantilly Lace, 55.0
  • NECK:1 1/4 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers
6-8 15 Sep 24 1400m  WAIKATO CONSTRUCTION 1400 View video › $40,000
WAIK  Heavy10 Rating 75 Benchmark* 2nd otr to tn,wknd 300m,btld back, 1.27.61, 600m - 0.37.37 Matt Cartwright $600
  • 1.26.93, Flat
  • 4.1L
  • Bar: 5
  • SP: $19.30
  • Rtg: 67 (-1)
  • Wgt: 56.0
  • Car: 56.0
  • LWD: 54.0
  • 1: Lux Libertas, 56.5
  • 2: Midnight Scandal, 57.5
  • 3/4 LEN:1 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race (1st time), Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers
  • Stipe Comment: Had to be steadied when placed in restricted room passing the 175m.
11-13 24 Aug 24 1500m  SUPER SETH 1500 View video › $40,000
WAIK  Heavy9 Rating 75 Benchmark* Led,wdr tn, hdd 300, fdd, 1.36.09, 600m - 0.40.03 Sam Spratt $0
  • 1.35.17, Flat
  • 5.3L
  • Bar: 3
  • SP: $5.90
  • Rtg: 68 (-1)
  • Wgt: 56.5
  • Car: 56.5
  • LWD: 54.5
  • 1: Sporting Chance (AUS), 59.0
  • 2: Mister Roquette, 54.0
  • 1/2 LEN:3/4 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers
6-9 10 Aug 24 1400m  WAIKATO STUD FOXBRIDGE PLATE DAY 24/8 View video › $35,000
WAIK  Heavy10 Rating 75 Benchmark* 2nd outr, 3rd tn, wknd 200, 1.28.32, 600m - 0.38.13 Craig Grylls $525
  • 1.27.10, Flat
  • 7.9L
  • Bar: 9
  • SP: $4.30
  • Rtg: 69 (-1)
  • Wgt: 57.0
  • Car: 57.0
  • LWD: 54.0
  • 1: Midnight Scandal, 55.0
  • 2: Itza Charmdeel (AUS), 59.0
  • 1 LEN:3/4 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers
2-11 27 Jul 24 1400m  PROPERTY BROKERS & KATIE WALKER 3YO View video › $50,000
WAIK  Heavy10 3YO SW+P 3rd 3w opn,3rd 200,fght well, 1.28.10, 600m - 0.39.10 Sam Weatherley $9,250
  • 1.27.67, Flat
  • 2.8L
  • Bar: 11
  • SP: $4.40
  • Rtg: 68 (+1)
  • Wgt: 58.0
  • Car: 58.0
  • LWD: 55.0
  • 1: Sterling Express, 58.0
  • 3: Dior Sauvage, 56.0
  • 2 3/4 LEN:1 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers
  • Stipe Comment: Raced three wide without cover throughout.
1-7 22 Jun 24 1300m  GARTSHORE CONSTRUCTION 3YO View video › $35,000
BOPL  Heavy8 3YO SW+P Set mod pc,kikd tn, too good, 1.20.35, 600m - 0.35.94 Sam Spratt $20,125
  • 1.20.35, Flat
  • 3.3L
  • Bar: 3
  • SP: $8.20
  • Rtg: 63 (+5)
  • Wgt: 57.0
  • Car: 57.0
  • LWD: 54.0
  • 2: Cornelia, 55.0
  • 3: Hanalei Star, 53.0
  • 3 1/4 LEN:HEAD
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers
1-11 22 May 24 1400m  STEPHEN MARSH RACING View video › $20,000
TAUP  Heavy8 MDN Led,snuck clear turn, held on, 1.28.13, 600m - 0.38.17 Sam Spratt $11,200
  • 1.28.13, Flat
  • 1.0L
  • Bar: 5
  • SP: $6.50
  • Rtg: 45 (+18)
  • Wgt: 58.5
  • Car: 58.5
  • LWD: 56.5
  • 2: Mapalicious, 56.5
  • 3: Baxter, 55.5
  • 1 LEN:3 1/2 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers (1st time)
7-10 8 May 24 1200m  REMEMBERING DAVE "DJ" O'SULLIVAN View video › $17,000
MATA  Soft7 MDN 3YO 5th inr to tn plugged away, 1.13.17, 600m - 0.37.06 Sam Spratt $340
  • 1.12.41, Flat
  • 4.5L
  • Bar: 1
  • SP: $12.10
  • Rtg: 46 (-1)
  • Wgt: 57.5
  • Car: 57.5
  • LWD: 55.5
  • 1: Thunderhill, 57.5
  • 2: Bella Voce (AUS), 55.5
  • 2 1/4 LEN:SHORT HEAD
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
6-12 17 Apr 24 1230m  MACMILLAN ACCOUNTANTS 1230 View video › $17,000
ROTO  Soft7 MDN 3bk inr,otr cnr,out late,had more, 1.14.71, 600m - 0.36.06 Sam Spratt $340
  • 1.14.39, Flat
  • 2.3L
  • Bar: 8
  • SP: $10.70
  • Rtg: 46
  • Wgt: 58.0
  • Car: 58.0
  • LWD: 56.0
  • 1: Whiskey N' Rye, 58.0
  • 2: Thunderhill, 58.0
  • HEAD:LONG NECK
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit on
  • Stipe Comment: Held up for clear running rounding the final bend and early in the straight.
6-7 4 Nov 23 1200m  AONGATETE AVO-JECT 3YO 1200 View video › $40,000
BOPL  Heavy8 3YO SW+P 3rd 3w opn,wdr cnr,faded,tough run, 1.15.68, 600m - 0.39.03 Sam Spratt $600
  • 1.13.83, Flat
  • 11.1L
  • Bar: 5
  • SP: $19.00
  • Rtg: 47 (-1)
  • Wgt: 56.0
  • Car: 56.0
  • LWD: 54.0
  • 1: Oneira, 55.0
  • 2: Charmer, 54.0
  • 1 1/4 LEN:2 3/4 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Standard Bit
  • Stipe Comment: Raced three wide without cover throughout. Lay out entering the final straight.
1-8 6 Oct 23 1150m  MDN 3YO Catchweight 1150 - Heat 21 View video › $0
WAPA  Soft7 MDN 3YO , 1.11.54 Eilish Bragg $0
  • 1.11.54, Flat
  • Bar: 7
  • SP: $0.00
  • Rtg: 45 (+2)
  • Wgt: 0.0
  • Car: 0.0
  • LWD: 0.0
  • 2: Meisho Toot, 0.0
  • 3: Centenario, 0.0
  • 2 1/2 LEN:1 1/4 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Standard Bit
3-8 29 Aug 23 850m  MDN 3YO Catchweight 850 - Heat 21 View video › $0
WAPA  Soft7 MDN 3YO Bridget Grylls $0
  • 0.53.48, Flat
  • Bar: 2
  • SP: $0.00
  • Rtg: 45
  • Wgt: 0.0
  • Car: 0.0
  • LWD: 0.0
  • 1: Darci's Best, 0.0
  • 2: Rons Finest Choice, 0.0
  • 2 1/4 LEN:1 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
U-6 21 Mar 23 900m  2YO Catchweight 900 - Heat 16 View video › $0
TAUP  Good4 2YO Bridget Grylls $0
  • 0.53.75, Flat
  • Bar: 4
  • SP: $0.00
  • Rtg: 
  • Wgt: 0.0
  • Car: 0.0
  • LWD: 0.0
  • 1: Oban (AUS), 0.0
  • 2: Hiko, 0.0
  • 1/2 HEAD:2 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit

Wayne Hillis

  • Location: Matamata
  • Horses in Training: 7

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 62
Starts Since Last Win 9

Trainer Performance Stats

Recent starts
  • 09046
  All 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th U Prizemoney
Career 3094 283 311 278 293 282 1647 $7,008,111
G & L 374 24 33 35 30 20 232 $2,819,445
2024/25 40 3 5 1 5 4 22 $130,535
2023/24 124 8 12 8 7 6 83 $253,905
2022/23 64 5 6 5 1 7 40 $95,910
2021/22 84 5 7 8 5 7 52 $123,500
2020/21 131 10 10 7 9 17 78 $162,661
2019/20 89 4 9 7 11 8 50 $137,860
2018/19 151 13 13 11 16 13 85 $442,093
2017/18 79 11 9 6 4 8 41 $377,385
2016/17 101 7 11 7 10 13 53 $181,312
2015/16 169 12 17 18 18 15 89 $305,390
2014/15 189 16 15 14 16 15 113 $420,510
2013/14 204 19 18 20 29 22 96 $326,045
2012/13 218 27 18 23 28 15 107 $434,710
2011/12 192 15 21 19 20 20 97 $268,425
2010/11 170 14 18 20 17 11 90 $204,340
2009/10 171 14 14 14 12 23 94 $217,660
2008/09 150 12 14 18 18 8 80 $565,515
2007/08 137 22 22 14 12 15 52 $697,856
2006/07 119 12 17 12 11 15 52 $384,000
2005/06 170 17 22 20 16 16 79 $400,270
2004/05 109 10 14 11 15 11 48 $174,055
2003/04 71 11 6 5 5 3 41 $379,010
2001/02 41 6 3 4 5 2 21 $217,340
2000/01 43 5 3 2 0 2 31 $53,125
1999/00 14 4 4 0 0 1 5 $43,650
1993/94 29 0 1 2 0 1 25 $3,350
1992/93 14 1 0 0 2 2 9 $4,375
1991/92 4 0 1 0 0 0 3 $1,100
1990/91 17 0 1 2 1 2 11 $2,225
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