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Age Of Discovery (NZ) 2021

Trainer: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson / Matamata

Training Location: Matamata

Race info

  • Flat Rating: 65
  • Steeple Rating: 0
  • Hurdle Rating: 0
  • Current Gear:
    • Approved Plates
    • Barrier Blanket
    • Ear Covers Pre-Race
    • Lugging Bit
    • Tongue Tie
    • Visor Blinkers

Horse Details

4YO (ret) Bay Gelding

  • Owner: Te Akau 2023 Karaka Stallion Breeding Syndicate (Mgr: Karyn Fenton-Ellis MNZM)
  • Breeder: Windsor Park Stud Ltd
  • Sire: SAVABEEL (AUS) 2001
  • Dam: BAYROCK (AUS) 2011
  • Foaling: 25 Aug 2021

Current Nominations

Current Fields

Performance stats

Recent starts
Form
  • 30507
1st up
  • 3-1-1
2nd up
  • 2-1-0
Fresh 30
  • -
Fresh 90
  • 3-1-1

Sectionals

 
TRK
Time
First 400m
Last 800m
Last 600m
Last 400m
Last 200m
7-12
8 Nov 25
TMW 1200
1200m
G4
1.10.43
0.25.38
0.45.33
0.34.17
0.23.18
0.12.36
12-12
22 Oct 25
THE GEORGE ABERNETHY & ASSOCIATES 1150
1150m
S6
1.09.39
0.25.38
0.46.49
0.35.42
0.23.95
0.12.57
5-7
4 Oct 25
COLCHESTER ENGINEERING LTD 1200
1200m
H10
1.17.74
0.27.32
0.50.42
0.37.87
0.26.37
0.13.31
10-16
6 Sep 25
KINGMAKERS SYNDICATION 1300
1300m
S6
1.19.37
0.25.11
0.48.48
0.36.82
0.24.94
0.13.02
3-8
16 Aug 25
ACCURATE BOOKS 1100
1100m
S7
1.06.51
0.25.73
0.46.58
0.34.89
0.23.49
0.11.79
1-6
4 Aug 25
OPN CATCHWEIGHT 1100 - HEAT 3
1100m
S6
-
-
-
-
-
-
2-7
22 Jul 25
OPN CATCHWEIGHT 1000 - HEAT 2
1000m
H10
-
-
-
-
-
-
6-8
23 Feb 25
HORIZON BY SKYCITY 1200
1200m
G4
1.10.44
0.25.92
0.44.52
0.32.92
0.22.17
0.11.61
2-6
11 Feb 25
OPN CATCHWEIGHT 1100 - HEAT 18
1100m
S5
-
-
-
-
-
-
4-6
14 Jan 25
OPN HCP CATCHWEIGHT 1000 - HEAT 3
1000m
G4
-
-
-
-
-
-
1-7
28 Sep 24
RANGIORA NEW WORLD GUINEAS TRIAL
1400m
G4
1.24.74
0.24.88
0.46.17
0.32.99
0.22.66
0.11.42
1-12
14 Sep 24
WATCH TRACKSIDE.CO.NZ MAIDEN
1200m
S7
1.11.79
0.25.21
0.46.58
0.34.96
0.23.63
0.12.32
1-8
6 Aug 24
MDN 3YO CATCHWEIGHT 900 - HEAT 23
900m
H10
-
-
-
-
-
-
1-8
16 Jul 24
2YO CATCHWEIGHT 800 - HEAT 8
800m
H10
-
-
-
-
-
-
3-8
20 Feb 24
2YO CATCHWEIGHT 950 - HEAT 5
950m
G4
-
-
-
-
-
-
U-6
13 Nov 23
2YO CATCHWEIGHT 850 - HEAT 7
850m
F2
-
-
-
-
-
-

Career stats

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In-depth racing review

7-12 8 Nov 25 1200m  TMW 1200 View video › $40,000
COUN  Good4 Rating 65 Benchmark* , 1.10.43, 600m - 0.34.17 Matthew Cameron $600
  • 1.09.66, Flat
  • 5.1L
  • Bar: 6
  • SP: $8.10
  • Rtg: 65
  • Wgt: 60.0
  • Car: 60.0
  • LWD: 56.0
  • 1: Magice, 59.0
  • 2: Kia Kaha, 56.5
  • 1 LEN:NECK
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Visor Blinkers (1st time), Barrier Blanket, Tongue Tie
  • Stipe Comment: Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which found the gelding to be mildly lame in the left foreleg.
12-12 22 Oct 25 1150m  THE GEORGE ABERNETHY & ASSOCIATES 1150 View video › $18,500
TROA  Soft6 Rating 70 HCP Stld Midf OTF, Hld Clsr Wd-No Go, 1.09.39, 600m - 0.35.42 Opie Bosson $0
  • 1.08.44, Flat
  • 6.0L
  • Bar: 8
  • SP: $4.30
  • Rtg: 66 (-1)
  • Wgt: 58.0
  • Car: 58.0
  • LWD: 54.0
  • 1: Nepheti, 57.5
  • 2: Miss Madridista, 57.0
  • 3/4 LEN:HEAD
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Barrier Blanket, Tongue Tie
  • Stipe Comment: Attempted to improve into a marginal run to the inside of OBAN near the 350 metres, however, that runner shifted inwards closing the gap. Shifted across heels shortly after and was disappointed for a run passing the 200 metres when runners on either side shifted ground.
5-7 4 Oct 25 1200m  COLCHESTER ENGINEERING LTD 1200 View video › $40,000
MATA  Heavy10 Rating 75 Benchmark* Stld Bk OTR, Imprv Wd Tn, Fght, 1.17.74, 600m - 0.37.87 Opie Bosson $1,000
  • 1.16.63, Flat
  • 6.3L
  • Bar: 7
  • SP: $3.20
  • Rtg: 67 (-1)
  • Wgt: 57.0
  • Car: 57.0
  • LWD: 55.0
  • 1: I'munstoppable, 54.0
  • 2: Moneypenny, 55.5
  • 4 1/4 LEN:NOSE
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Barrier Blanket, Tongue Tie
  • Stipe Comment: Restrained to obtain cover in the early stages after jumping from the outside barrier. Rider advised that the gelding had travelled well during the running, however had failed to respond when placed under pressure in the final straight.
10-16 6 Sep 25 1300m Premier Meeting Premier MeetingKINGMAKERS SYNDICATION 1300 View video › $75,000
AUCK  Soft6 Rating 75 Benchmark* Hndy Otr Wd to Tn-Urgd, Wknd, 1.19.37, 600m - 0.36.82 Opie Bosson $1,125
  • 1.18.63, Flat
  • 4.2L
  • Bar: 9
  • SP: $9.10
  • Rtg: 68 (-1)
  • Wgt: 56.5
  • Car: 56.5
  • LWD: 54.0
  • 1: Arabian Songbird, 56.5
  • 2: Domain Ace, 57.5
  • 1 LEN:3/4 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers on, Barrier Blanket (1st time), Tongue Tie
  • Stipe Comment: Raced three wide without cover throughout.
3-8 16 Aug 25 1100m  ACCURATE BOOKS 1100 View video › $35,000
WHAN  Soft7 Rating 75 Benchmark* Slow, Urgd Clsr-Up Wd Tn, ROS , 1.06.51, 600m - 0.34.89 Opie Bosson $3,150
  • 1.05.96, Flat
  • 3.2L
  • Bar: 3
  • SP: $2.80
  • Rtg: 68
  • Wgt: 56.5
  • Car: 56.5
  • LWD: 54.0
  • 1: Cleat, 56.5
  • 2: Reptak, 54.5
  • LONG HEAD:3 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Tongue Tie
  • Stipe Comment: Slow to begin.
1-6 4 Aug 25 1100m  OPN Catchweight 1100 - Heat 3 View video › $0
TAUP  Soft6 OPN HCP , 1.09.44 Opie Bosson $0
  • 1.09.44, Flat
  • Bar: 5
  • SP: $0.00
  • Rtg: 68
  • Wgt: 0.0
  • Car: 0.0
  • LWD: 0.0
  • 2: Tuxedo, 0.0
  • 3: Moonlight Magic, 0.0
  • 3/4 LEN:1 1/4 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers, Tongue Tie
2-7 22 Jul 25 1000m  OPN Catchweight 1000 - Heat 2 View video › $0
AVON  Heavy10 OPN HCP Opie Bosson $0
  • 1.04.72, Flat
  • Bar: 3
  • SP: $0.00
  • Rtg: 68
  • Wgt: 0.0
  • Car: 0.0
  • LWD: 0.0
  • 1: Flying Gib, 0.0
  • 3: Out Of Exile (AUS), 0.0
  • NECK:1 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers, Tongue Tie
6-8 23 Feb 25 1200m  HORIZON BY SKYCITY 1200 View video › $25,000
COUN  Good4 3YO SW+P Snagd, 9th otr, urged tn, plugged away, 1.10.44, 600m - 0.32.92 Michael McNab $375
  • 1.09.66, Flat
  • 5.3L
  • Bar: 8
  • SP: $3.20
  • Rtg: 68
  • Wgt: 58.0
  • Car: 58.0
  • LWD: 55.0
  • 1: Midnight Edition, 57.0
  • 2: I'm All In, 58.0
  • 3/4 LEN:2 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers (1st time), Tongue Tie
  • Stipe Comment: Restrained to obtain cover in the early stages from the outside barrier. Rider advised that the colt had travelled well during the early and middle stages, however, when placed under pressure, did not feel comfortable in its action. A post-race vet check clear. Te Akau Racing Manager Mr. R Trumper reported to Stewards, although the stable was satisfied with the post-race condition of the colt, AGE OF DISCOVERY is scheduled to be gelded on Friday 28 February and then will be sent for a spell.
2-6 11 Feb 25 1100m  OPN Catchweight 1100 - Heat 18 View video › $0
AUCK  Soft5 OPN HCP Michael McNab $0
  • 1.05.11, Flat
  • Bar: 4
  • SP: $0.00
  • Rtg: 68
  • Wgt: 0.0
  • Car: 0.0
  • LWD: 0.0
  • 1: Colorado Silver (AUS), 0.0
  • 3: Revuelto, 0.0
  • NECK:2 1/4 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Tongue Tie
4-6 14 Jan 25 1000m  OPN HCP Catchweight 1000 - Heat 3 View video › $0
MATA  Good4 OPN HCP Blake Shinn $0
  • 0.57.97, Flat
  • Bar: 3
  • SP: $0.00
  • Rtg: 68
  • Wgt: 0.0
  • Car: 0.0
  • LWD: 0.0
  • 1: Alabama Lass (AUS), 0.0
  • 2: The Victress (AUS), 0.0
  • 4 1/4 LEN:2 1/4 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Tongue Tie
1-7 28 Sep 24 1400m  RANGIORA NEW WORLD GUINEAS TRIAL View video › $40,000
CANT  Good4 3YO SW+P 5th otr,wdr tn,idled up 200,too gd, 1.24.74, 600m - 0.32.99 Wiremu Pinn $23,000
  • 1.24.74, Flat
  • 1.8L
  • Bar: 5
  • SP: $1.30
  • Rtg: 63 (+5)
  • Wgt: 57.0
  • Car: 57.0
  • LWD: 54.0
  • 2: Cloche, 55.0
  • 3: Simsala, 55.0
  • 1 3/4 LEN:HEAD
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Tongue Tie
1-12 14 Sep 24 1200m  WATCH TRACKSIDE.CO.NZ MAIDEN View video › $25,000
CANT  Soft7 MDN 2nd outr, led 400,got edge late, 1.11.79, 600m - 0.34.96 Opie Bosson $14,375
  • 1.11.79, Flat
  • .3L
  • Bar: 5
  • SP: $1.50
  • Rtg: 47 (+16)
  • Wgt: 56.0
  • Car: 56.0
  • LWD: 54.0
  • 2: Full Moon Fever, 58.5
  • 3: Maggie McMuffin, 56.5
  • NECK:4 1/4 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Tongue Tie
1-8 6 Aug 24 900m  MDN 3YO Catchweight 900 - Heat 23 View video › $0
WAIK  Heavy10 MDN 3YO , 0.58.54 Opie Bosson $0
  • 0.58.54, Flat
  • Bar: 5
  • SP: $0.00
  • Rtg: 47
  • Wgt: 0.0
  • Car: 0.0
  • LWD: 0.0
  • 2: Circuit Zulu, 0.0
  • 3: Macho Alpha, 0.0
  • 3 1/2 LEN:3/4 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
1-8 16 Jul 24 800m  2YO Catchweight 800 - Heat 8 View video › $0
AVON  Heavy10 2YO , 0.49.50 Warren Kennedy $0
  • 0.49.50, Flat
  • Bar: 2
  • SP: $0.00
  • Rtg: 45 (+2)
  • Wgt: 0.0
  • Car: 0.0
  • LWD: 0.0
  • 2: The Pen Is Mighty, 0.0
  • 3: Withallmydream, 0.0
  • 1 1/4 LEN:HEAD
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
3-8 20 Feb 24 950m  2YO Catchweight 950 - Heat 5 View video › $0
BOPL  Good4 2YO Niranjan Parmar $0
  • 0.58.24, Flat
  • Bar: 6
  • SP: $0.00
  • Rtg: 45
  • Wgt: 0.0
  • Car: 0.0
  • LWD: 0.0
  • 1: Truth Or Dare, 0.0
  • 2: High Roller, 0.0
  • LONG NECK:1/2 HEAD
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
U-6 13 Nov 23 850m  2YO Catchweight 850 - Heat 7 View video › $0
WAPA  Firm2 2YO Opie Bosson $0
  • 0.48.26, Flat
  • Bar: 4
  • SP: $0.00
  • Rtg: 
  • Wgt: 0.0
  • Car: 0.0
  • LWD: 0.0
  • 1: Poetic Champion, 0.0
  • 2: Ishikari, 0.0
  • 1/2 LEN:7 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit

Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson

  • Location: Matamata
  • Horses in Training: 98

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 1
Current Premiership Place Jump 8
Starts Since Last Win 2

Trainer Performance Stats

Recent starts
  • 50182
  All 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th U Prizemoney
Career 2085 345 288 265 223 180 784 $19,280,481
G & L 372 44 48 40 39 33 168 $11,006,100
2025/26 266 45 33 38 15 23 112 $1,999,385
2024/25 836 131 134 84 95 76 316 $9,273,930
2023/24 983 169 121 143 113 81 356 $8,007,166
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