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Purple Prose (NZ) 2021

Trainer: Mark Walker & Sam Bergerson / Matamata

Training Location: Riccarton Park

Race info

  • Flat Rating: 61
  • Steeple Rating: 0
  • Hurdle Rating: 0
  • Current Gear:
    • Approved Plates
    • Ear Covers Pre-Race
    • Lugging Bit
    • Nose Band
    • Tongue Tie

Horse Details

4YO Bay Gelding

  • Owner: Te Akau Cherry Blossom Syndicate (Mgr: K W Fenton-Ellis)
  • Breeder: Te Akau Cherry Blossom Syndicate
  • Sire: EMBELLISH (NZ) 2014
  • Dam: LADY MASAKO (NZ) 2013
  • Foaling: 25 Sep 2021

Current Nominations

Current Fields

Performance stats

Recent starts
Form
  • 2158X
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
8-12
21 Aug 25
RACECOURSE HOTEL & MOTOR LODGE RATING 65
1600m
SYN
1.37.29
0.26.26
0.47.49
0.35.47
0.23.94
0.11.96
5-13
6 Aug 25
RACECOURSE HOTEL & MOTOR LODGE RATING 65
1600m
SYN
1.36.39
0.26.89
0.46.69
0.35.30
0.23.71
0.11.97
1-14
9 Jul 25
SPEIGHT'S SUMMIT ULTRA ON TAP MAIDEN
1600m
SYN
1.37.34
0.26.36
0.46.99
0.34.76
0.23.21
0.11.58
2-12
11 Jun 25
NZB NATIONAL WEANLING SALE 26 JUNE MAIDEN
1400m
SYN
1.22.94
0.24.92
0.46.64
0.34.78
0.23.31
0.11.81
5-14
29 May 25
HERMAN'S HERMITS 2 AUGUST CHRISTCHURCH MAIDEN
1400m
SYN
1.24.02
0.28.54
0.47.00
0.35.22
0.23.44
0.12.14
6-14
15 May 25
BETCHA BET BACK TOOL MAIDEN
1200m
SYN
1.10.92
0.25.57
0.45.35
0.34.10
0.23.04
0.11.49
U-6
6 May 25
MDN CATCHWEIGHT 1000 - HEAT 4
1000m
SYN
-
-
-
-
-
-
8-13
19 Feb 25
TAB SOUTHERN PUNTERS CHALLENGE - 12 APRIL MAIDEN
1600m
S7
1.40.59
0.25.23
0.49.27
0.36.86
0.24.77
0.12.61
4-14
5 Feb 25
FIONA STUART MEMORIAL MAIDEN
1600m
G4
1.37.99
0.25.03
0.48.11
0.35.24
0.24.37
0.12.19
2-12
25 Jan 25
RICCARTON PARK FUNCTION CENTRE MAIDEN
1400m
S5
1.23.90
0.25.11
0.46.82
0.34.44
0.23.92
0.11.63
4-6
6 Jan 25
AR PAINTERS THREE YEAR OLD MAIDEN
1200m
S5
1.12.39
0.25.66
0.46.73
0.35.06
0.23.49
0.11.87
10-11
20 Dec 24
BELL & GRAHAM 1200
1200m
G4
1.12.23
0.25.29
0.46.94
0.35.08
0.23.39
0.11.48
U-8
3 Dec 24
MDN CATCHWEIGHT 800 - HEAT 6
800m
S5
-
-
-
-
-
-
4-6
19 Sep 24
MDN 3YO CATCHWEIGHT 800 - HEAT 6
800m
H10
-
-
-
-
-
-
4-5
3 Sep 24
MDN 3YO CATCHWEIGHT 800 - HEAT 15
800m
SYN
-
-
-
-
-
-
4-8
30 Apr 24
2YO CATCHWEIGHT 1150 - HEAT 26
1150m
S7
-
-
-
-
-
-
4-8
28 Mar 24
2YO CATCHWEIGHT 950 - HEAT 4
950m
S6
-
-
-
-
-
-
2-6
14 Mar 24
2YO CATCHWEIGHT 900 - HEAT 17
900m
G4
-
-
-
-
-
-
U-6
5 Dec 23
2YO CATCHWEIGHT 850 - HEAT 8
850m
G3
-
-
-
-
-
-

Career stats

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In-depth racing review

8-12 21 Aug 25 1600m  RACECOURSE HOTEL & MOTOR LODGE RATING 65 View video › $35,000
RSYN  Synthetic Rating 65 Benchmark* , 1.37.29, 600m - 0.35.47 Opie Bosson $525
  • 1.36.53, Flat
  • 4.4L
  • Bar: 1
  • SP: $2.80
  • Rtg: 62 (-1)
  • Wgt: 58.5
  • Car: 58.5
  • LWD: 54.0
  • 1: San Marco, 56.5
  • 2: Givealittle, 53.0
  • NECK:2 1/2 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Nose Band, Tongue Tie
  • Stipe Comment: Became awkwardly placed on heels having to steady near the 250 metres. Crowded having to steady concluding stages with the gelding going to the line not fully tested by its rider.
5-13 6 Aug 25 1600m  RACECOURSE HOTEL & MOTOR LODGE RATING 65 View video › $35,000
RSYN  Synthetic Rating 65 Benchmark* Stld Bk Urgd Clsr, ROS Tght late, 1.36.39, 600m - 0.35.30 Joe Doyle $875
  • 1.36.06, Flat
  • 1.9L
  • Bar: 10
  • SP: $9.80
  • Rtg: 62
  • Wgt: 58.5
  • Car: 58.5
  • LWD: 54.0
  • 1: Bellutta, 56.0
  • 2: San Marco, 56.5
  • 1/2 HEAD:NECK
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Nose Band, Tongue Tie
  • Stipe Comment: Forced inwards 50 metres.
1-14 9 Jul 25 1600m  SPEIGHT'S SUMMIT ULTRA ON TAP MAIDEN View video › $22,000
RSYN  Synthetic MDN Stld Bk, Imprv Wdr Tn-Big Fin, 1.37.34, 600m - 0.34.76 Bruno Queiroz $12,650
  • 1.37.34, Flat
  • .8L
  • Bar: 8
  • SP: $1.70
  • Rtg: 52 (+10)
  • Wgt: 58.5
  • Car: 58.5
  • LWD: 56.5
  • 2: New Beginning, 56.5
  • 3: Gee Force, 58.5
  • 3/4 LEN:HEAD
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Nose Band, Tongue Tie
2-12 11 Jun 25 1400m  NZB NATIONAL WEANLING SALE 26 JUNE MAIDEN View video › $17,000
RSYN  Synthetic MDN Midf, 3WNC-Up Tn, Fght hard, 1.22.94, 600m - 0.34.78 Bruno Queiroz $3,060
  • 1.22.84, Flat
  • .8L
  • Bar: 12
  • SP: $6.60
  • Rtg: 50 (+2)
  • Wgt: 58.5
  • Car: 58.5
  • LWD: 56.5
  • 1: Wanderin Spelle, 56.5
  • 3: Phazed, 56.5
  • 3/4 LEN:3 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Nose Band, Tongue Tie
  • Stipe Comment: Raced three wide without cover throughout.
5-14 29 May 25 1400m  HERMAN'S HERMITS 2 AUGUST CHRISTCHURCH MAIDEN View video › $17,000
RSYN  Synthetic MDN MIdf Otr to Tn-Out, Fin on, 1.24.02, 600m - 0.35.22 George Rooke $340
  • 1.23.52, Flat
  • 2.9L
  • Bar: 11
  • SP: $7.40
  • Rtg: 50
  • Wgt: 58.5
  • Car: 58.5
  • LWD: 56.5
  • 1: Raghallaigh, 58.5
  • 2: Pure Artist (AUS), 58.5
  • LONG NECK:1 1/4 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Nose Band, Tongue Tie
  • Stipe Comment: Held up early and middle stages of the final straight, and when shifting inwards to improve into a run near the 200 metres was place in restricted room having to steady with PURPLE PROSE unable to be ridden out fully to the finish.
6-14 15 May 25 1200m  BETCHA BET BACK TOOL MAIDEN View video › $20,000
RSYN  Synthetic MDN Got Bk-Never in it, 1.10.92, 600m - 0.34.10 Courtney Barnes $400
  • 1.09.72, Flat
  • 7.3L
  • Bar: 11
  • SP: $15.70
  • Rtg: 51 (-1)
  • Wgt: 58.5
  • Car: 58.5
  • LWD: 56.5
  • 1: Holdem, 53.5
  • 2: Montero, 58.5
  • 3 1/2 LEN:3/4 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Nose Band, Tongue Tie
U-6 6 May 25 1000m  MDN Catchweight 1000 - Heat 4 View video › $0
RSYN  Synthetic MDN Cooper Stumbles $0
  • 0.58.92, Flat
  • Bar: 1
  • SP: $0.00
  • Rtg: 51
  • Wgt: 0.0
  • Car: 0.0
  • LWD: 0.0
  • 1: Pure Artist (AUS), 0.0
  • 2: Time And Motion, 0.0
  • NECK:HEAD
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Nose Band, Tongue Tie
8-13 19 Feb 25 1600m  TAB SOUTHERN PUNTERS CHALLENGE - 12 APRIL MAIDEN View video › $25,000
CANT  Soft7 MDN 12th otr, wdr tn, pressed on, 1.40.59, 600m - 0.36.86 Michael McNab $375
  • 1.39.42, Flat
  • 7.0L
  • Bar: 13
  • SP: $3.90
  • Rtg: 52 (-1)
  • Wgt: 58.0
  • Car: 58.0
  • LWD: 56.0
  • 1: Perfect California, 53.5
  • 2: Beaujolais, 56.5
  • 1 LEN:3/4 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Nose Band, Tongue Tie
  • Stipe Comment: Questioned regarding performance, rider could offer no excuse. Post-race vet check clear. Te Akau Racing Manager Mr. R Trumper reported to Stewards, the stable was satisfied with the post-race condition of the gelding, however, PURPLE ROSE has now been sent for a freshen up.
4-14 5 Feb 25 1600m  FIONA STUART MEMORIAL MAIDEN View video › $25,000
CANT  Good4 MDN Blndrd st, 5th 3w opn, chal 300, game, 1.37.99, 600m - 0.35.24 Wiremu Pinn $1,250
  • 1.37.91, Flat
  • .5L
  • Bar: 8
  • SP: $2.80
  • Rtg: 52
  • Wgt: 58.0
  • Car: 58.0
  • LWD: 56.0
  • 1: Pequot, 56.0
  • 2: Naval Command, 58.5
  • HEAD:NOSE
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Nose Band, Tongue Tie
  • Stipe Comment: Blundered shortly after the start. Raced three wide without cover throughout.
2-12 25 Jan 25 1400m  RICCARTON PARK FUNCTION CENTRE MAIDEN View video › $25,000
CANT  Soft5 MDN 6th otr, inr 200, strong fin, 1.23.90, 600m - 0.34.44 Marc Lerner $4,625
  • 1.23.84, Flat
  • .3L
  • Bar: 4
  • SP: $3.80
  • Rtg: 50 (+2)
  • Wgt: 57.0
  • Car: 57.0
  • LWD: 55.0
  • 1: Airpark Hustler, 57.0
  • 3: Lochmara Bay, 55.0
  • NECK:NOSE
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Nose Band, Tongue Tie
  • Stipe Comment: Contacted at the start. Held up rounding the final bend and had to shift ground inwards near the 250 metres to find clear racing room.
4-6 6 Jan 25 1200m  AR PAINTERS THREE YEAR OLD MAIDEN View video › $18,500
OTAK  Soft5 MDN 3YO 4th inr, out tn, btld away, 1.12.39, 600m - 0.35.06 Jonathan Riddell $925
  • 1.12.05, Flat
  • 2.2L
  • Bar: 2
  • SP: $8.10
  • Rtg: 45 (+5)
  • Wgt: 57.5
  • Car: 57.5
  • LWD: 55.5
  • 1: Albarossa (AUS), 57.5
  • 2: Meltemi, 55.5
  • 1 1/2 LEN:LONG HEAD
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Nose Band, Tongue Tie
10-11 20 Dec 24 1200m  BELL & GRAHAM 1200 View video › $25,000
MATA  Good4 MDN 11th otr, out tn, did nothing, 1.12.23, 600m - 0.35.08 Vinnie Colgan $375
  • 1.11.02, Flat
  • 7.7L
  • Bar: 12
  • SP: $28.00
  • Rtg: 45
  • Wgt: 57.0
  • Car: 57.0
  • LWD: 55.0
  • 1: Tardelli (AUS), 57.0
  • 2: Para Para, 55.0
  • NECK:LONG NECK
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Nose Band, Tongue Tie
U-8 3 Dec 24 800m  MDN Catchweight 800 - Heat 6 View video › $0
COUN  Soft5 MDN Wiremu Pinn $0
  • 0.46.48, Flat
  • Bar: 1
  • SP: $0.00
  • Rtg: 45
  • Wgt: 0.0
  • Car: 0.0
  • LWD: 0.0
  • 1: Dazz, 0.0
  • 2: Self Esteem, 0.0
  • NOSE:2 1/2 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
4-6 19 Sep 24 800m  MDN 3YO Catchweight 800 - Heat 6 View video › $0
ROTO  Heavy10 MDN 3YO Darren Danis $0
  • 0.48.53, Flat
  • Bar: 2
  • SP: $0.00
  • Rtg: 45
  • Wgt: 0.0
  • Car: 0.0
  • LWD: 0.0
  • 1: Rolling Stone, 0.0
  • 2: Basel Warrior, 0.0
  • NECK:1 1/4 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
4-5 3 Sep 24 800m  MDN 3YO Catchweight 800 - Heat 15 View video › $0
CSYN  Synthetic MDN 3YO Wiremu Pinn $0
  • 0.46.33, Flat
  • Bar: 8
  • SP: $0.00
  • Rtg: 45
  • Wgt: 0.0
  • Car: 0.0
  • LWD: 0.0
  • 1: Conman, 0.0
  • 2: Adelante, 0.0
  • LONG NECK:2 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
4-8 30 Apr 24 1150m  2YO Catchweight 1150 - Heat 26 View video › $0
WAPA  Soft7 2YO Opie Bosson $0
  • 1.09.02, Flat
  • Bar: 1
  • SP: $0.00
  • Rtg: 45
  • Wgt: 0.0
  • Car: 0.0
  • LWD: 0.0
  • 1: Fast Impact, 0.0
  • 2: I Park, 0.0
  • HEAD:1/2 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
4-8 28 Mar 24 950m  2YO Catchweight 950 - Heat 4 View video › $0
BOPL  Soft6 2YO Wiremu Pinn $0
  • 0.56.65, Flat
  • Bar: 4
  • SP: $0.00
  • Rtg: 45
  • Wgt: 0.0
  • Car: 0.0
  • LWD: 0.0
  • 1: Brazen Affair, 0.0
  • 2: Richard And I, 0.0
  • SHORT NECK:2 1/2 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
2-6 14 Mar 24 900m  2YO Catchweight 900 - Heat 17 View video › $0
TAUP  Good4 2YO Wiremu Pinn $0
  • 0.54.60, Flat
  • Bar: 3
  • SP: $0.00
  • Rtg: 45
  • Wgt: 0.0
  • Car: 0.0
  • LWD: 0.0
  • 1: Magice, 0.0
  • 3: Powerofpersuasion, 0.0
  • 1 1/2 LEN:1/2 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
U-6 5 Dec 23 850m  2YO Catchweight 850 - Heat 8 View video › $0
WAPA  Good3 2YO Craig Grylls $0
  • 0.52.44, Flat
  • Bar: 5
  • SP: $0.00
  • Rtg: 45
  • Wgt: 0.0
  • Car: 0.0
  • LWD: 0.0
  • 1: Ka Pai Kiwi, 0.0
  • 2: Mighty Macca (AUS), 0.0
  • 3/4 LEN:3/4 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 1

Trainer Performance Stats

Recent starts
  • 43510
  All 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th U Prizemoney
Career 2076 342 286 265 223 179 781 $19,212,556
G & L 372 44 48 40 39 33 168 $11,006,100
2025/26 257 42 31 38 15 22 109 $1,931,460
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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