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Gracetheace (NZ) 2021

Trainer: Gavin Opie / Te Aroha

Training Location: Te Aroha

Race info

  • Flat Rating: 63
  • Steeple Rating: 0
  • Hurdle Rating: 0
  • Current Gear:
    • Approved Plates
    • Blinkers
    • Lugging Bit
    • Tongue Tie

Horse Details

5YO Grey Mare

  • Owner: Mrs K A Opie, Mr G Goodfellow, Mr S Gore, Mr B Symth, Mr D Parker, Mr R Muir, Palace Punters Synd, Mrs R Miller, The Tippler Synd, Mrs D Opie, P Anderton & K Burger, P & M Hill, The Paeroa Connection Synd & Mrs R Singh
  • Breeder: J G Ross
  • Sire: ACE HIGH (AUS) 2014
  • Dam: GRACE INVADER (NZ) 2013
  • Foaling: 3 Nov 2021

Current Nominations

Current Fields

Performance stats

Recent starts
Form
  • 10526
1st up
  • 3-0-1
2nd up
  • 2-0-1
Fresh 30
  • 1-0-0
Fresh 90
  • 2-0-1

Sectionals

 
TRK
Time
First 400m
Last 800m
Last 600m
Last 400m
Last 200m
6-13
13 Sep 26
HUTTON CONTRACTING MILE
1600m
S7
1.39.46
0.26.50
0.48.82
0.36.52
0.24.09
0.12.25
2-14
3 Sep 26
APPARELMASTER WAIKATO 1400
1400m
H8
1.27.35
0.26.77
0.48.30
0.36.18
0.24.29
0.12.47
5-11
12 Aug 26
ROTORUA & BAY OF PLENTY HUNT MEMBERS 1400
1400m
H9
1.29.52
0.27.15
0.50.11
0.37.70
0.25.44
0.12.88
12-15
25 Jul 26
KING BROWN SHEARING MILE
1600m
H10
1.45.75
0.27.63
0.52.20
0.39.54
0.26.60
0.13.91
1-7
12 Jul 26
ENTAIN/NZB INSURANCE PEARL SERIES
1400m
H8
1.28.77
0.26.97
0.48.70
0.36.26
0.24.06
0.12.10
2-14
1 Jul 26
THE ROTORUA CLUB 1400
1400m
H9
1.27.45
0.25.95
0.49.51
0.37.19
0.24.66
0.12.12
7-13
13 Jun 26
RDA CHARITY RACEDAY @ CAMBRIDGE WEDNESDAY 1400
1400m
S7
1.26.32
0.25.34
0.48.67
0.35.98
0.23.83
0.12.30
5-10
29 May 26
ENTAIN/NZB INSURANCE PEARL SERIES
1400m
G4
1.24.92
0.25.20
0.47.46
0.35.60
0.23.92
0.12.16
2-12
9 May 26
ATKINSON AND DONALDSON 1215
1215m
H9
1.16.23
0.26.13
0.49.21
0.37.23
0.24.89
0.12.41
9-13
17 Oct 25
WAHAROA HEAVY DIESEL 1400
1400m
S7
1.28.27
0.26.44
0.50.34
0.38.02
0.25.31
0.12.65
LR-12
1 Oct 25
ULTIMATE FORD MAIDEN 1400
1400m
S7
-
-
-
-
-
-
6-6
14 Sep 25
C4C RUGS 1200
1200m
H9
1.16.33
0.26.66
0.49.67
0.37.72
0.25.39
0.12.95
B-9
26 Jul 25
PROPERTY BROKERS TAUMARUNUI 3YO
1400m
H9
-
-
-
-
-
-
2-8
6 Jul 25
CONTAINER CO MAIDEN 1400
1400m
H10
1.32.88
0.30.26
0.53.02
0.40.14
0.27.50
0.14.00
4-10
25 Jun 25
JOIN TAB RACING CLUB 1200
1200m
H10
1.17.45
0.25.84
0.51.66
0.39.08
0.26.46
0.13.89
2-13
28 May 25
TIERRA MAIDEN 3YO
1200m
H10
1.22.74
0.26.19
0.56.54
0.43.94
0.29.41
0.14.48
12-14
14 May 25
MBS ADVISORS 1200
1200m
H9
1.16.90
0.24.85
0.52.18
0.39.30
0.27.41
0.13.23
3-8
14 Jan 25
MDN 3YO CATCHWEIGHT 800 - HEAT 13
800m
G3
-
-
-
-
-
-

Career stats

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In-depth racing review

6-13 13 Sep 26 1600m  HUTTON CONTRACTING MILE View video › $40,000
WAIK  Soft7 Rating 65 Benchmark* , 1.39.46, 600m - 0.36.52 Craig Grylls $600
  • 1.38.72, Flat
  • 4.2L
  • Bar: 10
  • SP: $11.70
  • Rtg: 64 (-1)
  • Wgt: 57.5
  • Car: 57.5
  • LWD: 54.0
  • 1: Bella's Boy, 60.0
  • 2: Eliud, 57.5
  • LEN:2 1/4 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers, Tongue Tie
  • Stipe Comment: Slow to begin.
2-14 3 Sep 26 1400m  APPARELMASTER WAIKATO 1400 View video › $40,000
TROA  Heavy8 Rating 65 Benchmark* Bk, Impr very Wd Tn, loomed-Fght, 1.27.35, 600m - 0.36.18 George Rooke $7,400
  • 1.27.26, Flat
  • .5L
  • Bar: 14
  • SP: $6.30
  • Rtg: 62 (+2)
  • Wgt: 56.5
  • Car: 56.5
  • LWD: 54.0
  • 1: Ocean Road, 56.5
  • 3: Golden Point, 59.0
  • LONG NECK:LONG NECK
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers, Tongue Tie
5-11 12 Aug 26 1400m  ROTORUA & BAY OF PLENTY HUNT MEMBERS 1400 View video › $17,000
ROTO  Heavy9 Rating 65 Benchmark* Stld 4th Inr, Under rd Tn-Fght , 1.29.52, 600m - 0.37.70 Erin Leighton $340
  • 1.29.09, Flat
  • 2.4L
  • Bar: 1
  • SP: $5.50
  • Rtg: 62
  • Wgt: 56.5
  • Car: 56.5
  • LWD: 54.0
  • 1: Sweetazme, 59.0
  • 2: Vadanova, 53.5
  • LEN:1/2 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers, Tongue Tie
12-15 25 Jul 26 1600m  KING BROWN SHEARING MILE View video › $35,000
WAIK  Heavy10 Rating 65 Benchmark* Bk 3W, Urgd-Hmprd made ground, 1.45.75, 600m - 0.39.54 Erin Leighton $0
  • 1.43.77, Flat
  • 10.7L
  • Bar: 15
  • SP: $6.30
  • Rtg: 62
  • Wgt: 56.5
  • Car: 56.5
  • LWD: 54.0
  • 1: Zenith, 54.5
  • 2: Sugar Daddy (AUS), 59.0
  • LEN:7 1/4 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers, Tongue Tie
  • Stipe Comment: Contacted at the start.
1-7 12 Jul 26 1400m  ENTAIN/NZB INSURANCE PEARL SERIES View video › $17,000
BOPL  Heavy8 MDN 2YO&UP F&M Snagd last, Urgd Wd Tn-Big Fin, 1.28.77, 600m - 0.36.26 Erin Leighton $9,520
  • 1.28.77, Flat
  • 2.1L
  • Bar: 6
  • SP: $2.90
  • Rtg: 54 (+8)
  • Wgt: 57.5
  • Car: 57.5
  • LWD: 54.5
  • 2: Whatz Done Is Done, 57.5
  • 3: Miss Parker, 57.5
  • LEN:2 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers, Tongue Tie
  • Stipe Comment: Slow to begin. Lay inwards when placed under pressure in the final straight.
2-14 1 Jul 26 1400m  THE ROTORUA CLUB 1400 View video › $17,000
ROTO  Heavy9 MDN 2YO&UP Stld Bk, Weavd Tn-ROS straight, 1.27.45, 600m - 0.37.19 Erin Leighton $3,060
  • 1.26.95, Flat
  • 2.8L
  • Bar: 13
  • SP: $6.90
  • Rtg: 53 (+1)
  • Wgt: 56.5
  • Car: 56.5
  • LWD: 56.5
  • 1: Chappy, 58.5
  • 3: Winter Rose, 54.5
  • LEN:2 3/4 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers, Tongue Tie
  • Stipe Comment: Slow to begin.
7-13 13 Jun 26 1400m  RDA CHARITY RACEDAY @ CAMBRIDGE WEDNESDAY 1400 View video › $20,000
WAIK  Soft7 MDN 2YO&UP Midf Otr, Chkd Tn-made ground, 1.26.32, 600m - 0.35.98 Erin Leighton $300
  • 1.25.62, Flat
  • 4.0L
  • Bar: 10
  • SP: $11.30
  • Rtg: 54 (-1)
  • Wgt: 56.5
  • Car: 56.5
  • LWD: 56.5
  • 1: Pure Lotus (AUS), 56.5
  • 2: La Florida, 55.5
  • LEN:3/4 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers, Tongue Tie
  • Stipe Comment: Disappointed for a run near the 200 metres.
5-10 29 May 26 1400m  ENTAIN/NZB INSURANCE PEARL SERIES View video › $17,000
BOPL  Good4 MDN 2YO&UP F&M Stld 4th 3WNC, Clsr Tn-Brave Fin, 1.24.92, 600m - 0.35.60 Joe Nishizuka $340
  • 1.24.34, Flat
  • 3.4L
  • Bar: 10
  • SP: $6.60
  • Rtg: 54
  • Wgt: 57.5
  • Car: 54.5
  • LWD: 54.5
  • 1: Integrity, 55.5
  • 2: Confectionist (AUS), 57.5
  • HEAD:HEAD
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers, Tongue Tie
  • Stipe Comment: Slow to begin. Raced three wide without cover throughout.
2-12 9 May 26 1215m  ATKINSON AND DONALDSON 1215 View video › $20,000
ROTO  Heavy9 MDN 2YO&UP Last, still well Bk Tn-ROS late, 1.16.23, 600m - 0.37.23 Joe Nishizuka $3,700
  • 1.15.91, Flat
  • 1.8L
  • Bar: 11
  • SP: $24.80
  • Rtg: 52 (+2)
  • Wgt: 56.5
  • Car: 53.5
  • LWD: 56.5
  • 1: Purosangue, 58.5
  • 3: Capote, 58.5
  • LEN:1 3/4 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers (1st time), Tongue Tie
  • Stipe Comment: Slow away. Held up until near 200m
9-13 17 Oct 25 1400m  WAHAROA HEAVY DIESEL 1400 View video › $18,500
MATA  Soft7 MDN , 1.28.27, 600m - 0.38.02 Triston Moodley $370
  • 1.26.86, Flat
  • 8.3L
  • Bar: 8
  • SP: $11.00
  • Rtg: 53 (-1)
  • Wgt: 56.5
  • Car: 55.5
  • LWD: 54.0
  • 1: Bradley, 58.5
  • 2: Savina, 54.0
  • 1 LEN:3/4 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Side Winkers, Tongue Tie
LR-12 1 Oct 25 1400m  ULTIMATE FORD MAIDEN 1400 View video › $18,500
BOPL  Soft7 MDN DNF, Masa Hashizume $0
  • 1.29.93, Flat
  • Bar: 1
  • SP: $6.30
  • Rtg: 53
  • Wgt: 56.5
  • Car: 56.5
  • LWD: 54.0
  • 1: Savvysuper (AUS), 56.0
  • 2: Kintaro, 58.5
  • 1/2 LEN:SHORT HEAD
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Side Winkers, Tongue Tie
  • Stipe Comment: Clipped a heel and blundered dislodging its rider near the 350m. Lost the right front plate during the running. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which did not reveal any abnormality.
6-6 14 Sep 25 1200m  C4C RUGS 1200 View video › $25,000
WAIK  Heavy9 MDN F&M Stld Bk OTF, Urgd Tn- Bltd on, 1.16.33, 600m - 0.37.72 Vinnie Colgan $375
  • 1.14.65, Flat
  • 9.8L
  • Bar: 3
  • SP: $5.20
  • Rtg: 54 (-1)
  • Wgt: 57.5
  • Car: 57.5
  • LWD: 55.0
  • 1: Chatelle Rose, 55.0
  • 2: High Emotion, 54.5
  • HEAD:5 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Side Winkers, Tongue Tie
B-9 26 Jul 25 1400m  PROPERTY BROKERS TAUMARUNUI 3YO View video › $55,000
WAIK  Heavy9 3YO SW+P Midf, early-Brouoght down, Rihaan Goyaram $1,169
  • 1.28.00, Flat
  • Bar: 3
  • SP: $22.60
  • Rtg: 54
  • Wgt: 54.0
  • Car: 52.0
  • LWD: 54.0
  • 1: Ortega, 52.0
  • 2: Viva Glam, 55.0
  • NOSE:2 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Side Winkers (1st time), Tongue Tie (1st time)
  • Stipe Comment: Brought down 950m. Trainer Mr. G Opie advised Stewards, that the filly received a course of anti-inflammatory medication post-race and was examined by the veterinarian on Tuesday 29 July, with no abnormalities being detected. GRACETHEACE is expected to return to light work next week.
2-8 6 Jul 25 1400m  CONTAINER CO MAIDEN 1400 View video › $17,000
BOPL  Heavy10 MDN 2&3YO Hndy Trld to Tn-Chal, brave Fin, 1.32.88, 600m - 0.40.14 George Rooke $3,060
  • 1.32.84, Flat
  • .2L
  • Bar: 7
  • SP: $3.70
  • Rtg: 52 (+2)
  • Wgt: 56.5
  • Car: 56.5
  • LWD: 56.5
  • 1: Vickezzlastcall, 56.5
  • 3: Playinasandpit, 55.5
  • SHORT NECK:NECK
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
4-10 25 Jun 25 1200m  JOIN TAB RACING CLUB 1200 View video › $25,000
COUN  Heavy10 MDN 2&3YO Midf, in a bunch to Tn-Fght on, 1.17.45, 600m - 0.39.08 Vinnie Colgan $1,250
  • 1.16.37, Flat
  • 6.5L
  • Bar: 2
  • SP: $6.50
  • Rtg: 52
  • Wgt: 56.5
  • Car: 56.5
  • LWD: 53.5
  • 1: Moneypenny, 55.5
  • 2: Oratia Beauty (AUS), 53.5
  • 4 LEN:1/2 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
2-13 28 May 25 1200m  TIERRA MAIDEN 3YO View video › $17,000
BOPL  Heavy10 MDN 3YO Ld Otr to Tn-Chal, tight, Fght, 1.22.74, 600m - 0.43.94 Triston Moodley $3,060
  • 1.22.52, Flat
  • 1.3L
  • Bar: 11
  • SP: $35.30
  • Rtg: 45 (+7)
  • Wgt: 55.5
  • Car: 54.5
  • LWD: 55.5
  • 1: Macallan, 57.5
  • 3: Akimoto, 54.5
  • 1 1/4 LEN:2 1/2 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
12-14 14 May 25 1200m  MBS ADVISORS 1200 View video › $17,000
MATA  Heavy9 MDN 3YO MF-Finished well back, 1.16.90, 600m - 0.39.30 Niranjan Parmar $0
  • 1.14.60, Flat
  • 13.4L
  • Bar: 13
  • SP: $18.10
  • Rtg: 45
  • Wgt: 55.5
  • Car: 54.5
  • LWD: 55.5
  • 1: Viva Glam, 55.5
  • 2: Roar Of The Jungle (AUS), 57.5
  • 1 1/2 LEN:3 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
  • Stipe Comment: Raced wide without cover throughout. Had its hindquarters contacted by another runner near the 800m losing its footing as a result.
3-8 14 Jan 25 800m  MDN 3YO Catchweight 800 - Heat 13 View video › $0
MATA  Good3 MDN 3YO Niranjan Parmar $0
  • 00.46.79, Flat
  • Bar: 1
  • SP: $0.00
  • Rtg: 
  • Wgt: 0.0
  • Car: 0.0
  • LWD: 0.0
  • 1: He's Divine, 0.0
  • 2: Ima Warrior, 0.0
  • 1 3/4 LEN:3/4 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit

Gavin Opie

  • Location: Te Aroha
  • Horses in Training: 25

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 102
Starts Since Last Win 20

Trainer Performance Stats

Recent starts
  • 48694
  All 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th U Prizemoney
Career 1465 125 120 108 123 124 865 $2,492,939
G & L 21 5 2 0 1 0 13 $219,375
2026/27 23 1 1 0 2 2 17 $26,845
2025/26 149 10 14 11 8 14 92 $249,668
2024/25 170 7 6 16 18 17 106 $210,373
2023/24 181 17 16 12 10 13 113 $417,265
2022/23 122 10 9 7 9 11 76 $177,480
2021/22 96 8 5 6 7 5 65 $135,712
2020/21 59 3 9 7 4 2 34 $63,811
2019/20 43 5 2 1 7 4 24 $82,200
2018/19 77 8 6 6 13 6 38 $184,575
2017/18 46 6 4 4 4 3 25 $82,305
2016/17 39 2 5 3 2 2 25 $35,450
2015/16 86 10 4 7 7 12 46 $156,590
2014/15 65 9 5 6 6 4 35 $100,225
2013/14 47 6 6 4 4 5 22 $157,815
2012/13 73 5 7 5 7 4 45 $123,625
2011/12 105 10 5 7 8 10 65 $84,975
2010/11 84 8 16 6 7 10 37 $204,025
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