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The Closer (NZ) 2003

Trainer: - / -

Training Location: -

Race info

  • Flat Rating: 57
  • Steeple Rating: 0
  • Hurdle Rating: 0
  • Current Gear:
    • Approved Plates
    • Blinkers
    • Lugging Bit

Horse Details

19 Bay Mare

  • Owner: Est late M E A Evans
  • Breeder: Mrs M E A Evans
  • Sire: VOLKSRAAD (GB) 1988
  • Dam: GIA MARIA (NZ) 1990
  • Foaling: 3 Sep 2003

Current Nominations

Current Fields

Performance stats

Recent starts
Form
  • 5070X
1st up
  • 7-1-0
2nd up
  • 4-0-1
Fresh 30
  • 2-0-0
Fresh 90
  • 5-1-0

Sectionals

 
TRK
Time
First 400m
Last 800m
Last 600m
Last 400m
Last 200m
10-10
18 Apr 10
TELTRAC COMMUNICATIONS HANDICAP
1400m
S5
-
-
-
-
-
-
7-14
27 Mar 10
THE BULLERITES RATING 70
1200m
G3
-
-
-
-
-
-
10-12
26 Feb 10
MASTERCLASS BAKEWARE 1400
1400m
G3
-
-
-
-
-
-
5-10
5 Feb 10
WOOTTONS AUTO ACCESSORIES 1200
1200m
F2
-
-
-
-
-
-
7-9
27 Jan 10
PROFRUIT LTD SPRINT
1200m
S7
-
-
-
-
-
-
3-9
15 Jan 10
WAIHI'S 96.4 GOLD FM 1150
1150m
F2
-
-
-
-
-
-
6-9
27 Dec 09
THE DAILY POST 1400
1400m
F2
-
-
-
-
-
-
5-12
13 Dec 09
LA ZEPPA RESTAURANT 1200
1200m
F2
-
-
-
-
-
-
2-6
24 Nov 09
OPN HCP CATCHWEIGHT 1200 - HEAT 22
1200m
G3
-
-
-
-
-
-
6-9
14 Dec 08
SUBURBAN COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS 1200
1200m
F2
-
-
-
-
-
-
3-12
29 Nov 08
EAGLE CARE MANAGED SERVICES F&M
1200m
F2
-
-
-
-
-
-
6-11
16 Nov 08
FAIRVIEW MOTORS TE AWAMUTU 1400
1400m
F2
-
-
-
-
-
-
1-9
28 Oct 08
OPN CATCHWEIGHT 1200 - HEAT 20
1200m
S6
-
-
-
-
-
-
11-15
14 May 08
PT CHEVALIER BOWLING CLUB 1200
1200m
H
-
-
-
-
-
-
9-10
27 Mar 08
HOROWHENUA SHELTER TRIMMERS HANDICAP
1300m
G
-
-
-
-
-
-
1-7
20 Mar 08
THE WHOPPING BIG CARROT MAIDEN
1400m
F
1.24.99
-
-
-
-
-
1-8
11 Mar 08
MDN CATCHWEIGHT 800 - HEAT 12
800m
F
-
-
-
-
-
-
4-15
14 Dec 07
GARTSHORE GROUP 1400
1400m
G
-
-
-
-
-
-
2-12
28 Nov 07
POWER FARMING 1300
1300m
F
-
-
-
-
-
-
3=-12
16 Nov 07
MANGONUI FISH SHOP 1400
1400m
G
-
-
-
-
-
-
8-8
6 Nov 07
LINDAUER FRAISE 1400
1400m
S
-
-
-
-
-
-
4-9
24 Oct 07
FOOTLOOSE SHOES 1200
1200m
S
-
-
-
-
-
-
8-13
14 Sep 07
CHEQUERS ELECTRONIC 1000
1000m
G
-
-
-
-
-
-
1-6
21 Aug 07
MDN CATCHWEIGHT 850 - HEAT 8
850m
S
-
-
-
-
-
-
7-10
27 Dec 06
BRIAN BORU HOTEL THAMES 3YO
1100m
G
-
-
-
-
-
-
1-10
5 Dec 06
MDN CATCHWEIGHT 1000 - HEAT 11
1000m
G
-
-
-
-
-
-
U-8
5 Sep 06
MDN CATCHWEIGHT 800 - HEAT 5
800m
S
-
-
-
-
-
-
U-7
22 Aug 06
MDN CATCHWEIGHT 850 - HEAT 5
850m
S
-
-
-
-
-
-
U-7
25 Jul 06
2YO CATCHWEIGHT 850 - HEAT 3
850m
H
-
-
-
-
-
-

Career stats

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In-depth racing review

10-10 18 Apr 10 1400m  TELTRAC COMMUNICATIONS HANDICAP   $6,500
MOTU  Soft5 Rating 65 SW+P 5th otr,on retreat at 500m Lance Robinson $0
  • 1.26.76, Flat
  • 34.5L
  • Bar: 6
  • SP: $12.70
  • Rtg: 63 (-6)
  • Wgt: 54.5
  • Car: 54.5
  • LWD: 54.5
  • 1: Callystar, 54.5
  • 2: Don't Ask, 54.5
  • LONG HEAD:LEN
  • Gear carried: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
  • Stipe Comment: Became awkwardly placed on heels near 450 and had to steady.
7-14 27 Mar 10 1200m  THE BULLERITES RATING 70   $9,000
CANT  Good3 Rating 70 SW+P Akwrd,rear inr,out 400,btld clsr Lance Robinson $0
  • 1.09.71, Flat
  • 3.7L
  • Bar: 5
  • SP: $31.00
  • Rtg: 64 (-1)
  • Wgt: 54.5
  • Car: 54.5
  • LWD: 54.5
  • 1: Imani, 57.0
  • 2: Anissina, 50.5
  • NECK:3/4 LEN
  • Gear carried: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
  • Stipe Comment: began awkwardly
10-12 26 Feb 10 1400m  MASTERCLASS BAKEWARE 1400   $6,500
COUN  Good3 Rating 70 SW+P 2nd otr to tn,wltd from 200m Alvin Ng $0
  • 1.23.17, Flat
  • 10.1L
  • Bar: 7
  • SP: $22.90
  • Rtg: 65 (-1)
  • Wgt: 54.5
  • Car: 51.5
  • LWD: 54.5
  • 1: Riotous, 56.0
  • 2: City Blues, 56.0
  • 3/4 LEN:1/2 HEAD
  • Gear carried: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Tongue Tie (1st time)
5-10 5 Feb 10 1200m  WOOTTONS AUTO ACCESSORIES 1200   $6,500
AVON  Firm2 Rating 70 SW+P 5th middleout 250, btld on Gavin McKeon $160
  • 1.10.03, Flat
  • 1.8L
  • Bar: 5
  • SP: $10.30
  • Rtg: 65
  • Wgt: 54.5
  • Car: 54.5
  • LWD: 54.5
  • 1: Keep Thinking (AUS), 53.5
  • 2: Every Angle, 54.5
  • LONG HEAD:NOSE
  • Gear carried: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
  • Stipe Comment: Shifted out under pressure over the final 100m.
7-9 27 Jan 10 1200m  PROFRUIT LTD SPRINT   $7,000
HAWK  Soft7 Rating 70 SW+P 4th inr to tn,no dash in str Vincent Ho $0
  • 1.12.26, Flat
  • 7.9L
  • Bar: 5
  • SP: $7.70
  • Rtg: 67 (-2)
  • Wgt: 54.5
  • Car: 52.5
  • LWD: 54.5
  • 1: Albus (AUS), 56.0
  • 2: Just Call Me Bond, 56.0
  • NOSE:1 1/4 LEN
  • Gear carried: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
3-9 15 Jan 10 1150m  WAIHI'S 96.4 gold fm 1150   $6,000
PAER  Firm2 Rating 70 SW+P 4th otr to tn,btld on str Alvin Ng $600
  • 1.06.10, Flat
  • 4.8L
  • Bar: 2
  • SP: $6.50
  • Rtg: 66 (+1)
  • Wgt: 54.5
  • Car: 51.5
  • LWD: 54.5
  • 1: Fire Singer, 54.5
  • 2: Midium Provides, 56.0
  • 2 1/4 LEN:2 1/2 LEN
  • Gear carried: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
  • Stipe Comment: raced greenly under pressure in the final straight.
6-9 27 Dec 09 1400m  THE DAILY POST 1400   $6,500
ROTO  Firm2 Rating 70 SWP F&M 1x1,wdr tn, btld, hmprd late Mark Du Plessis $0
  • 1.22.83, Flat
  • 1.6L
  • Bar: 6
  • SP: $7.10
  • Rtg: 66
  • Wgt: 56.0
  • Car: 56.0
  • LWD: 56.0
  • 1: The Beekeeper, 56.0
  • 2: Joan's Chance, 56.0
  • LONG NECK:HEAD
  • Gear carried: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
5-12 13 Dec 09 1200m  LA ZEPPA RESTAURANT 1200   $12,500
AUCK  Firm2 Rating 70 SW+P 5th rails,held up 350,closed late Alvin Ng $300
  • 1.10.85, Flat
  • 4.7L
  • Bar: 2
  • SP: $19.60
  • Rtg: 66
  • Wgt: 54.5
  • Car: 51.5
  • LWD: 54.5
  • 1: Street Party, 54.5
  • 2: Cosmic Girl, 54.5
  • 3 LEN:NOSE
  • Gear carried: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
  • Stipe Comment: Checked sharply 350m then shifted out 250m to obtain clear running.
2-6 24 Nov 09 1200m  OPN HCP Catchweight 1200 - Heat 22   $0
CAMB  Good3 OPN HCP A Thamilchelvan $0
  • 1.11.22, Flat
  • Bar: 6
  • SP: $0.00
  • Rtg: 66
  • Wgt: 0.0
  • Car: 0.0
  • LWD: 0.0
  • 1: Stalking, 0.0
  • 3: Chettak, 0.0
  • NECK:1 1/2 LEN
  • Gear carried: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
6-9 14 Dec 08 1200m  SUBURBAN COMMUNITY NEWSPAPERS 1200   $15,000
AUCK  Firm2 Rating 70 3 bk innr,wdr 300, boxed on Jason Collett $200
  • 1.11.30, Flat
  • 2.0L
  • Bar: 5
  • SP: $8.90
  • Rtg: 67 (-1)
  • Wgt: 56.5
  • Car: 56.5
  • LWD: 55.5
  • 1: De Los Angeles, 57.0
  • 2: Ring Of Destiny, 57.0
  • 1/2 LEN:1/2 LEN
  • Gear carried: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
  • Stipe Comment: Began awkwardly then over-raced shifting out under pressure final straight also lost off front plate.
3-12 29 Nov 08 1200m  EAGLE CARE MANAGED SERVICES F&M   $15,000
AUCK  Firm2 Rating 70 F&M 3 bk inr, blokd 350,stout fin innr Jason Collett $1,400
  • 1.11.13, Flat
  • .3L
  • Bar: 2
  • SP: $13.70
  • Rtg: 65 (+2)
  • Wgt: 56.0
  • Car: 53.0
  • LWD: 55.5
  • 1: Smell The Coffee (AUS), 57.0
  • 2: Lassy Senor, 56.0
  • 1/2 HEAD:HEAD
  • Gear carried: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
6-11 16 Nov 08 1400m  FAIRVIEW MOTORS TE AWAMUTU 1400   $7,500
WAPA  Firm2 Rating 70 2nd outr,chal tn, btld away Jason Waddell $0
  • 1.24.29, Flat
  • 4.0L
  • Bar: 9
  • SP: $8.50
  • Rtg: 64 (+1)
  • Wgt: 56.0
  • Car: 56.0
  • LWD: 55.5
  • 1: Mostly, 57.0
  • 2: Popsicle, 55.5
  • 3/4 LEN:LONG NECK
  • Gear carried: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
  • Stipe Comment: Hung out final 200m
1-9 28 Oct 08 1200m  OPN Catchweight 1200 - Heat 20   $0
TROA  Soft6 OPN HCP , 1.13.85 T Arumugam $0
  • 1.13.85, Flat
  • Bar: 1
  • SP: $0.00
  • Rtg: 64
  • Wgt: 0.0
  • Car: 0.0
  • LWD: 0.0
  • 2: Alluring, 0.0
  • 3: Mr Fast, 0.0
  • LEN:1/2 LEN
  • Gear carried: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
11-15 14 May 08 1200m  PT CHEVALIER BOWLING CLUB 1200   $7,500
AVON  Heavy Rating 70 Hndy outr,undr rd tn,wknd out James McDonald $0
  • 1.13.74, Flat
  • 7.8L
  • Bar: 11
  • SP: $45.10
  • Rtg: 66 (-2)
  • Wgt: 56.5
  • Car: 55.5
  • LWD: 55.5
  • 1: Icefyre, 56.0
  • 2: Abbey Tralae, 56.0
  • HEAD:3/4 LEN
  • Gear carried: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
  • Stipe Comment: Hung out final straight.
9-10 27 Mar 08 1300m  HOROWHENUA SHELTER TRIMMERS HANDICAP   $7,500
OTAK  Good Rating 70 Pshd thru to ld,eyed 300,no fight Hayden Tinsley $0
  • 1.17.15, Flat
  • 7.9L
  • Bar: 1
  • SP: $7.10
  • Rtg: 68 (-2)
  • Wgt: 57.0
  • Car: 57.0
  • LWD: 56.0
  • 1: Gin Dartre, 56.5
  • 2: Aster King (AUS), 56.0
  • LEN:1/2 LEN
  • Gear carried: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
  • Stipe Comment: Post race vet check revealed no abnormality
1-7 20 Mar 08 1400m  THE WHOPPING BIG CARROT MAIDEN   $6,000
TARA  Firm MDN Hunted to ld,dictated,held gamely, 1.24.99 James McDonald $3,750
  • 1.24.99, Flat
  • .8L
  • Bar: 7
  • SP: $4.30
  • Rtg: 58 (+10)
  • Wgt: 55.5
  • Car: 53.5
  • LWD: 55.0
  • 2: Middletons Bay, 54.5
  • 3: Maid In Berlin, 54.0
  • 3/4 LEN:SHORT NECK
  • Gear carried: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
1-8 11 Mar 08 800m  MDN Catchweight 800 - Heat 12   $0
CAMB  Firm MDN , 0.47.20 James McDonald $0
  • 0.47.20, Flat
  • Bar: 6
  • SP: $0.00
  • Rtg: 58
  • Wgt: 0.0
  • Car: 0.0
  • LWD: 0.0
  • 2: Marylyn, 0.0
  • 3: Hang Tough (AUS), 0.0
  • 1 1/4 LEN:1 1/2 LEN
  • Gear carried: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
4-15 14 Dec 07 1400m  GARTSHORE GROUP 1400   $6,500
BOPL  Good MDN Keen in trail,out 300m,held grnd James McDonald $325
  • 1.24.38, Flat
  • 2.8L
  • Bar: 4
  • SP: $4.20
  • Rtg: 58
  • Wgt: 55.5
  • Car: 53.5
  • LWD: 54.5
  • 1: Casual Fibs, 57.0
  • 2: Celestial Star, 54.5
  • 2 1/4 LEN:SHORT HEAD
  • Gear carried: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
2-12 28 Nov 07 1300m  POWER FARMING 1300   $6,500
TROA  Firm MDN F&M Led,hdd 250,fght well James McDonald $1,300
  • 1.18.30, Flat
  • 1.8L
  • Bar: 11
  • SP: $14.60
  • Rtg: 56 (+2)
  • Wgt: 57.0
  • Car: 54.0
  • LWD: 56.0
  • 1: Grant Road, 54.0
  • 3: Italienne, 57.0
  • 1 3/4 LEN:LONG NECK
  • Gear carried: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
3=-12 16 Nov 07 1400m  MANGONUI FISH SHOP 1400   $6,000
DARG  Good MDN 2nd outr,still there 50m,swamped James McDonald $450
  • 1.24.98, Flat
  • .6L
  • Bar: 12
  • SP: $18.50
  • Rtg: 54 (+2)
  • Wgt: 55.5
  • Car: 52.5
  • LWD: 54.5
  • 1: Mill Vinnie, 56.0
  • 2: Victore, 56.0
  • LONG NECK:LONG HEAD
  • Gear carried: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
8-8 6 Nov 07 1400m Premier Meeting Premier MeetingLINDAUER FRAISE 1400   $20,000
AUCK  Soft MDN Trld to tn,fdd out 250m Ryan Plumb $200
  • 1.27.80, Flat
  • 13.8L
  • Bar: 3
  • SP: $8.60
  • Rtg: 55 (-1)
  • Wgt: 55.5
  • Car: 55.5
  • LWD: 54.5
  • 1: Sandblaster, 56.0
  • 2: Fistral Bay, 57.0
  • 4 1/2 LEN:3/4 LEN
  • Gear carried: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
4-9 24 Oct 07 1200m  FOOTLOOSE SHOES 1200   $8,000
COUN  Soft MDN F&M 2nd outr,wdr tn,ran about,btld James McDonald $400
  • 1.12.40, Flat
  • 1.7L
  • Bar: 8
  • SP: $12.10
  • Rtg: 50 (+5)
  • Wgt: 57.0
  • Car: 54.0
  • LWD: 55.5
  • 1: Tristine, 55.5
  • 2: Anissina, 57.0
  • 3/4 LEN:1/2 LEN
  • Gear carried: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
  • Stipe Comment: Shifted out 300mtrs.
8-13 14 Sep 07 1000m  CHEQUERS ELECTRONIC 1000   $8,000
TAUP  Good MDN Bk outr,wdr tn,plugged on James McDonald $0
  • 0.59.35, Flat
  • 6.0L
  • Bar: 6
  • SP: $9.00
  • Rtg: 51 (-1)
  • Wgt: 55.5
  • Car: 51.5
  • LWD: 54.0
  • 1: Double Tee, 57.0
  • 2: Saheel, 54.5
  • LONG NECK:LONG HEAD
  • Gear carried: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
  • Stipe Comment: Hung round top bend
1-6 21 Aug 07 850m  MDN Catchweight 850 - Heat 8   $0
TAUP  Soft MDN , 0.55.68 James McDonald $0
  • 0.55.68, Flat
  • Bar: 2
  • SP: $0.00
  • Rtg: 50 (+1)
  • Wgt: 0.0
  • Car: 0.0
  • LWD: 0.0
  • 2: Bound To Impress, 0.0
  • 3: Queen Vee (AUS), 0.0
  • 3 LEN:SHORT NECK
  • Gear carried: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
7-10 27 Dec 06 1100m  BRIAN BORU HOTEL THAMES 3YO   $6,000
ROTO  Good MDN 3YO Beh midf outr to tn,didn't figure Noel Harris $0
  • 1.05.74, Flat
  • 5.8L
  • Bar: 5
  • SP: $7.60
  • Rtg: 51 (-1)
  • Wgt: 55.5
  • Car: 55.5
  • LWD: 55.5
  • 1: Hopefilly, 53.5
  • 2: Mylor, 55.5
  • LEN:LONG HEAD
  • Gear carried:
1-10 5 Dec 06 1000m  MDN Catchweight 1000 - Heat 11   $0
WAPA  Good MDN , 1.00.67 Lynsey Satherley $0
  • 1.00.67, Flat
  • Bar: 3
  • SP: $0.00
  • Rtg: 
  • Wgt: 0.0
  • Car: 0.0
  • LWD: 0.0
  • 2: (3g Spectatorial (AUS) - Rythmic Dancer), 0.0
  • 3: Korzican, 0.0
  • HEAD:1/2 LEN
  • Gear carried:
U-8 5 Sep 06 800m  MDN Catchweight 800 - Heat 5   $0
EBOP  Soft MDN Mark Hills $0
  • 0.47.24, Flat
  • Bar: 3
  • SP: $0.00
  • Rtg: 
  • Wgt: 0.0
  • Car: 0.0
  • LWD: 0.0
  • 1: Brianna, 0.0
  • 2: Life Style Lass, 0.0
  • 1 1/2 LEN:2 1/2 LEN
  • Gear carried:
U-7 22 Aug 06 850m  MDN Catchweight 850 - Heat 5   $0
TAUP  Soft MDN Mohd Yusof $0
  • 0.52.29, Flat
  • Bar: 6
  • SP: $0.00
  • Rtg: 
  • Wgt: 0.0
  • Car: 0.0
  • LWD: 0.0
  • 1: Mount Surplus, 0.0
  • 2: Danehill Princess, 0.0
  • 6 LEN:1/2 LEN
  • Gear carried:
U-7 25 Jul 06 850m  2YO Catchweight 850 - Heat 3   $0
WAPA  Heavy 2YO Harmony Moki $0
  • 0.57.10, Flat
  • Bar: 3
  • SP: $0.00
  • Rtg: 
  • Wgt: 0.0
  • Car: 0.0
  • LWD: 0.0
  • 1: The Deceiver, 0.0
  • 2: Shia, 0.0
  • 3/4 LEN:1 1/2 LEN
  • Gear carried:

Alvin Ng

  • Age: 33
  • Location: Central

Current Declarations ›

With Horse

  • Starts 3
  • Wins 0
  • Place 1
  • S/R 0.0

With Trainer

  • Starts 6
  • Wins 0
  • Place 2
  • S/R 0.0

This Going (Good)

  • Starts 278
  • Wins 17
  • Place 53
  • S/R 16.4

On Course (Pukekohe Park)

  • Starts 70
  • Wins 4
  • Place 11
  • S/R 17.5

Jockey Performance Stats

Recent rides
  • X758X
  All 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th U Prizemoney
Career 746 69 53 70 66 75 413 $823,991
G & L 21 0 2 2 2 0 15 $37,225
2013/14 3 0 0 0 0 1 2 $375
2010/11 441 35 29 41 47 41 248 $435,088
2009/10 302 34 24 29 19 33 163 $388,528

Vanessa & Wayne Hillis

  • Location: Matamata
  • Horses in Training: 0

With Jockey (Alvin Ng)

  • Starts 6
  • Wins 0
  • Place 2
  • S/R 0.0

This Going (Good)

  • Starts 378
  • Wins 35
  • Place 73
  • S/R 10.8

On Course (Pukekohe Park)

  • Starts 65
  • Wins 5
  • Place 14
  • S/R 13.0
Starts Since Last Win 2

Trainer Performance Stats

Recent starts
  • 0128X
  All 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th U Prizemoney
Career 1507 154 166 156 154 137 740 $3,725,841
G & L 210 14 19 28 21 10 118 $1,739,395
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
View The Closer (NZ) 2003's full breeding profile ›