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Special Sakura (NZ) 2021

Trainer: Janelle Millar / New Plymouth

Training Location: New Plymouth

Race info

  • Flat Rating: 68
  • Steeple Rating: 0
  • Hurdle Rating: 0
  • Current Gear:
    • Approved Plates
    • Ear Covers Pre-Race
    • Lugging Bit
    • Side Winkers

Horse Details

4YO Bay Mare

  • Owner: Explosive Breeding Ltd
  • Breeder: Explosive Breeding Ltd
  • Sire: STAPHANOS (JPN) 2011
  • Dam: MIA MAMMA (NZ) 2013
  • Foaling: 16 Oct 2021

Current Nominations

Current Fields

Performance stats

Recent starts
Form
  • 6X820
1st up
  • 3-0-1
2nd up
  • 2-1-1
Fresh 30
  • 1-0-0
Fresh 90
  • 2-0-1

Sectionals

 
TRK
Time
First 400m
Last 800m
Last 600m
Last 400m
Last 200m
11-14
30 Nov 25
KEEP IT SIMPLE HANDICAP
1400m
G4
1.25.44
0.24.87
0.49.19
0.37.33
0.25.28
0.12.90
2-11
14 Nov 25
WAVERLEY HARVESTING / PEKO CONTRACTING R75 1400
1400m
G4
1.23.29
0.24.90
0.47.08
0.35.78
0.24.59
0.12.43
8-13
1 Nov 25
POWER RELATED SERVICES RATING 75 1300
1300m
S5
1.17.20
0.25.98
0.45.48
0.34.48
0.23.29
0.11.14
3-7
3 Sep 25
OPN CATCHWEIGHT 800 - HEAT 3
800m
H10
-
-
-
-
-
-
6-9
8 Feb 25
TAB 1200
1200m
S5
1.11.35
0.24.37
0.47.01
0.35.22
0.22.97
0.11.85
1-8
1 Feb 25
ENERGY VETS 1200
1200m
S5
1.08.92
0.23.80
0.45.12
0.34.12
0.22.63
0.11.53
7-7
18 Jan 25
HARCOURTS 1200
1200m
G4
1.08.79
0.24.83
0.43.96
0.33.29
0.22.12
0.11.39
1-11
19 Dec 24
HAPPY HIRE 3YO MAIDEN
1200m
S5
1.11.62
0.24.78
0.46.84
0.34.95
0.23.34
0.11.47
3-8
5 Dec 24
HIREPOOL MAIDEN 3YO
1100m
H9
1.09.15
0.25.05
0.49.92
0.38.22
0.25.65
0.13.52
U-5
15 Oct 24
MDN 3YO CATCHWEIGHT 850 - HEAT 4
850m
S7
-
-
-
-
-
-

Career stats

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In-depth racing review

11-14 30 Nov 25 1400m  KEEP IT SIMPLE HANDICAP View video › $40,000
OTAK  Good4 Rating 75 Benchmark* , 1.25.44, 600m - 0.37.33 Chris Dell $0
  • 1.23.97, Flat
  • 9.4L
  • Bar: 1
  • SP: $7.10
  • Rtg: 69 (-1)
  • Wgt: 55.0
  • Car: 55.0
  • LWD: 54.0
  • 1: Renovations, 54.5
  • 2: Omega Boy, 57.5
  • NOSE:1 1/4 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Side Winkers
  • Stipe Comment: When questioned regarding performance, rider reported the mare had failed to handle the rain-affected track.
2-11 14 Nov 25 1400m  WAVERLEY HARVESTING / PEKO CONTRACTING R75 1400 View video › $40,000
WAVE  Good4 Rating 75 Benchmark* Set Pc OTF, Hld Clsr Tn, ROS, 1.23.29, 600m - 0.35.78 Chris Dell $7,400
  • 1.23.22, Flat
  • .4L
  • Bar: 2
  • SP: $10.60
  • Rtg: 67 (+2)
  • Wgt: 54.0
  • Car: 54.0
  • LWD: 54.0
  • 1: Hinekaha, 58.0
  • 3: Frank The Tank, 60.0
  • LONG NECK:LONG HEAD
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Side Winkers
8-13 1 Nov 25 1300m  POWER RELATED SERVICES RATING 75 1300 View video › $40,000
WAIR  Soft5 Rating 75 Benchmark* Stld Midf OTR, Up WNC Tn, Fght, 1.17.20, 600m - 0.34.48 Chris Dell $600
  • 1.16.81, Flat
  • 2.9L
  • Bar: 12
  • SP: $16.50
  • Rtg: 67
  • Wgt: 54.0
  • Car: 54.0
  • LWD: 54.0
  • 1: Thooza, 55.0
  • 2: Omega Boy, 55.5
  • HEAD:HEAD
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Side Winkers
  • Stipe Comment: Raced wide without cover throughout.
3-7 3 Sep 25 800m  OPN Catchweight 800 - Heat 3 View video › $0
WAVE  Heavy10 OPN HCP Chris Dell $0
  • 0.48.84, Flat
  • Bar: 2
  • SP: $0.00
  • Rtg: 67
  • Wgt: 0.0
  • Car: 0.0
  • LWD: 0.0
  • 1: Lucullan (AUS), 0.0
  • 2: Fancypants, 0.0
  • HEAD:3 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Side Winkers
6-9 8 Feb 25 1200m Premier Meeting Premier MeetingTAB 1200 View video › $65,000
WAIK  Soft5 MAAT 2nd outr,urged tn, btld 150m, 1.11.35, 600m - 0.35.22 Chris Dell $975
  • 1.10.94, Flat
  • 2.6L
  • Bar: 7
  • SP: $5.00
  • Rtg: 67
  • Wgt: 57.5
  • Car: 57.5
  • LWD: 54.5
  • 1: One More Dance, 55.0
  • 2: Charmrose, 56.5
  • SHORT HEAD:1/2 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Side Winkers
1-8 1 Feb 25 1200m  ENERGY VETS 1200 View video › $40,000
TARA  Soft5 Rating 65 Benchmark* Led,kikd tn, too good & too fast, 1.08.92, 600m - 0.34.12 Chris Dell $23,000
  • 1.08.92, Flat
  • 2.0L
  • Bar: 2
  • SP: $4.80
  • Rtg: 62 (+5)
  • Wgt: 56.0
  • Car: 56.0
  • LWD: 54.5
  • 2: Brigit, 57.0
  • 3: Chicago Jack (AUS), 58.5
  • 2 LEN:1 1/4 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Side Winkers (1st time)
  • Stipe Comment: Began awkwardly
7-7 18 Jan 25 1200m Premier Meeting Premier MeetingHARCOURTS 1200 View video › $65,000
WELL  Good4 3YO SW+P 5th 3w opn,wdr tn, no fin left, 1.08.79, 600m - 0.33.29 Chris Dell $975
  • 1.07.83, Flat
  • 5.9L
  • Bar: 7
  • SP: $12.30
  • Rtg: 63 (-1)
  • Wgt: 55.0
  • Car: 55.0
  • LWD: 54.0
  • 1: Ballon d'Or, 57.0
  • 2: Kereti, 57.0
  • 3/4 LEN:2 1/2 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
  • Stipe Comment: Raced wide throughout and was inclined to hang outwards
1-11 19 Dec 24 1200m  HAPPY HIRE 3YO MAIDEN View video › $18,500
OTAK  Soft5 MDN 3YO Sped to ld,kikd tn,ran out,held, 1.11.62, 600m - 0.34.95 Chris Dell $10,360
  • 1.11.62, Flat
  • 1.3L
  • Bar: 9
  • SP: $4.40
  • Rtg: 51 (+12)
  • Wgt: 55.5
  • Car: 55.5
  • LWD: 55.5
  • 2: Albarossa (AUS), 57.5
  • 3: Furiosa, 55.5
  • 1 1/4 LEN:1/2 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
  • Stipe Comment: Lay outwards under pressure in the home straight.
3-8 5 Dec 24 1100m  HIREPOOL MAIDEN 3YO View video › $18,500
TARA  Heavy9 MDN 3YO 2nd outr,3rd tn, btld well, 1.09.15, 600m - 0.38.22 Harry Grace $1,665
  • 1.08.78, Flat
  • 2.3L
  • Bar: 8
  • SP: $22.00
  • Rtg: 45 (+6)
  • Wgt: 55.5
  • Car: 55.5
  • LWD: 55.5
  • 1: Komocean, 55.5
  • 2: Royal Sovereigns, 55.5
  • 2 LEN:NECK
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
  • Stipe Comment: Began awkwardly.
U-5 15 Oct 24 850m  MDN 3YO Catchweight 850 - Heat 4 View video › $0
FOXT  Soft7 MDN 3YO Kate Hercock $0
  • 0.52.83, Flat
  • Bar: 5
  • SP: $0.00
  • Rtg: 
  • Wgt: 0.0
  • Car: 0.0
  • LWD: 0.0
  • 1: Up The Creek, 0.0
  • 2: Hana Man, 0.0
  • HEAD:2 1/2 LEN
  • Raceday Gear:

Janelle Millar

  • Location: New Plymouth
  • Horses in Training: 13

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 74
Starts Since Last Win 5

Trainer Performance Stats

Recent starts
  • 97302
  All 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th U Prizemoney
Career 1409 142 132 118 137 149 731 $3,061,158
G & L 85 8 2 7 7 8 53 $630,275
2025/26 26 3 4 2 1 3 13 $161,260
2024/25 62 8 7 6 7 5 29 $501,625
2023/24 66 8 10 3 12 9 24 $386,760
2022/23 88 8 8 9 11 7 45 $227,295
2021/22 107 12 8 13 8 14 52 $297,770
2020/21 87 8 13 5 5 9 47 $133,369
2019/20 46 3 1 3 4 8 27 $90,800
2018/19 87 8 9 11 6 12 41 $188,935
2017/18 109 12 11 5 14 9 58 $207,350
2016/17 118 11 13 14 14 18 48 $145,840
2015/16 105 9 8 7 9 6 66 $116,075
2014/15 91 15 11 13 12 7 33 $212,485
2013/14 79 8 8 7 8 8 40 $92,988
2012/13 67 7 5 3 2 5 45 $67,240
2011/12 37 1 2 1 3 3 27 $12,325
2010/11 36 3 2 1 6 2 22 $33,635
2009/10 60 2 3 6 5 10 34 $27,257
2008/09 30 2 1 0 4 5 18 $19,737
2007/08 50 6 5 4 3 3 29 $84,475
2006/07 26 3 0 3 2 3 15 $25,838
2005/06 29 5 3 0 1 3 17 $26,500
2004/05 3 0 0 2 0 0 1 $1,600
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