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Affirmation (NZ) 2006

Trainer: - / -

Training Location: -

Race info

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

Horse Details

19 Grey Gelding

  • Owner: Te Akau Stud Syndicate No.1 (Mgr D C Ellis)
  • Breeder: P J & P M Vela Ltd
  • Sire: FASTNET ROCK (AUS) 2001
  • Dam: AFFIRMED LANE (USA) 1997
  • Foaling: 12 Aug 2006

Current Nominations

Current Fields

Performance stats

Recent starts
Form
  • 2251X
1st up
  • 2-0-1
2nd up
  • 2-1-1
Fresh 30
  • -
Fresh 90
  • 2-0-1

Sectionals

 
TRK
Time
First 400m
Last 800m
Last 600m
Last 400m
Last 200m
1-9
3 Jun 10
BURNE ALUMINIUM 1400
1400m
H10
1.30.26
-
-
-
-
-
5-11
15 May 10
PGG WRIGHTSON 3YO
1600m
H10
-
-
-
-
-
-
2-12
8 May 10
GOULD PHOTOGRAPHICS 3YO
1400m
G4
-
-
-
-
-
-
2-14
30 Apr 10
LANCE NOBLE RACING 1200
1200m
G4
-
-
-
-
-
-
4-12
16 Apr 10
ALPHA OMEGA KITCHENS & CABINETRY TGA 1200
1200m
G4
-
-
-
-
-
-
8-11
1 Jan 10
AUCKLAND CO-OP TAXIS 1400
1400m
F2
-
-
-
-
-
-
3-9
12 Dec 09
WINDSOR PARK STUD PREMIER
1400m
F2
-
-
-
-
-
-
1-12
19 Nov 09
ALSCO ROTORUA 1200
1200m
G4
1.10.92
-
-
-
-
-
2-11
30 Oct 09
MATAMATA COMMERCIAL CLEANERS 1200
1200m
G3
-
-
-
-
-
-
3-11
13 Oct 09
MDN 3YO CATCHWEIGHT 1000 - HEAT 9
1000m
S7
-
-
-
-
-
-
1-8
28 May 09
2YO CATCHWEIGHT 1150 - HEAT 25
1150m
H8
-
-
-
-
-
-
2-6
7 May 09
2YO CATCHWEIGHT 1000 - HEAT 12
1000m
S6
-
-
-
-
-
-
U-6
17 Feb 09
2YO CATCHWEIGHT 950 - HEAT 14
950m
G3
-
-
-
-
-
-
2-4
5 Feb 09
2YO CATCHWEIGHT 700 - HEAT 4
700m
F2
-
-
-
-
-
-

Career stats

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In-depth racing review

1-9 3 Jun 10 1400m  BURNE ALUMINIUM 1400   $6,500
MTU  Heavy10 Rating 70 SW+P 7th otr, wdr tn,well timed finish, 1.30.26 Opie Bosson $4,065
  • 1.30.26, Flat
  • .8L
  • Bar: 5
  • SP: $1.90
  • Rtg: 69
  • Wgt: 56.0
  • Car: 56.0
  • LWD: 54.5
  • 2: Vacarnza, 53.5
  • 3: Rahi Tahi, 51.5
  • 3/4 LEN:4 1/2 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers
5-11 15 May 10 1600m  PGG WRIGHTSON 3YO   $12,000
BOPL  Heavy10 3YO HCP 6th 3w cvr,impr in open 600,btld Michael Coleman $300
  • 1.43.65, Flat
  • 8.0L
  • Bar: 9
  • SP: $5.90
  • Rtg: 70 (-1)
  • Wgt: 55.0
  • Car: 55.0
  • LWD: 53.0
  • 1: Black Trix, 53.5
  • 2: Loviste, 52.5
  • LONG NECK:4 1/2 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers
2-12 8 May 10 1400m  GOULD PHOTOGRAPHICS 3YO   $12,000
ROTO  Good4 3YO HCP 11th outr,wdst tn, big finish Michael Coleman $2,400
  • 1.23.36, Flat
  • 1.8L
  • Bar: 10
  • SP: $5.30
  • Rtg: 70
  • Wgt: 55.5
  • Car: 55.5
  • LWD: 53.0
  • 1: Changingtheguard, 54.5
  • 3: Hawke's Bay Cat, 56.5
  • 1 3/4 LEN:1 1/4 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers
  • Stipe Comment: began awkwardly
2-14 30 Apr 10 1200m  LANCE NOBLE RACING 1200   $6,500
MATA  Good4 Rating 70 SW+P 5th otr,pushed out 150,came well James McDonald $1,300
  • 1.11.25, Flat
  • 1.0L
  • Bar: 3
  • SP: $2.90
  • Rtg: 68 (+2)
  • Wgt: 56.0
  • Car: 56.0
  • LWD: 54.5
  • 1: Elusive Chik, 55.5
  • 3: Pauanui, 54.5
  • LEN:LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers
  • Stipe Comment: had some difficulty obtaining clear running early in final straight
4-12 16 Apr 10 1200m  ALPHA OMEGA KITCHENS & CABINETRY TGA 1200   $6,500
ROTO  Good4 Rating 70 SW+P Trld to tn,out 300,game fin,lay out James McDonald $325
  • 1.10.35, Flat
  • 1.0L
  • Bar: 3
  • SP: $4.40
  • Rtg: 68
  • Wgt: 57.0
  • Car: 57.0
  • LWD: 55.5
  • 1: Capone, 57.0
  • 2: Baloo, 57.0
  • 1/2 LEN:LONG NECK
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers
8-11 1 Jan 10 1400m Premier Meeting Premier MeetingAUCKLAND CO-OP TAXIS 1400   $15,000
AUCK  Firm2 SP COND HCP Trld,out tn, nothing there James McDonald $200
  • 1.22.96, Flat
  • 8.4L
  • Bar: 2
  • SP: $4.30
  • Rtg: 69 (-1)
  • Wgt: 57.0
  • Car: 57.0
  • LWD: 54.0
  • 1: November Rain, 55.5
  • 2: Palatine, 57.0
  • 1/2 LEN:1 1/2 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers
  • Stipe Comment: crowded shortly after start
3-9 12 Dec 09 1400m Premier Meeting Premier MeetingWINDSOR PARK STUD PREMIER   $15,000
WAIK  Firm2 SP COND HCP 9th otr mod pc,wdst tn,3rd 250,btld Michael Coleman $1,500
  • 1.22.87, Flat
  • 1.6L
  • Bar: 8
  • SP: $7.40
  • Rtg: 68 (+1)
  • Wgt: 57.0
  • Car: 57.0
  • LWD: 55.0
  • 1: Italian Princess, 56.0
  • 2: Khemosabi (AUS), 58.0
  • NECK:1 1/4 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers
1-12 19 Nov 09 1200m  ALSCO ROTORUA 1200   $6,000
ROTO  Good4 MDN CG&E Hndy 3w opn, chal 200m, fght best, 1.10.92 Michael Coleman $3,750
  • 1.10.92, Flat
  • .1L
  • Bar: 12
  • SP: $2.70
  • Rtg: 57 (+11)
  • Wgt: 56.0
  • Car: 56.0
  • LWD: 56.0
  • 2: Joe Jumble, 56.0
  • 3: Saint Pat, 57.0
  • NOSE:NECK
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers
  • Stipe Comment: Raced three wide without cover early and middle stages.
2-11 30 Oct 09 1200m  MATAMATA COMMERCIAL CLEANERS 1200   $6,000
MATA  Good3 MDN 3YOC&G 4th otr,2nd tn,fght hard str James McDonald $1,200
  • 1.10.94, Flat
  • .1L
  • Bar: 9
  • SP: $3.50
  • Rtg: 50 (+7)
  • Wgt: 57.0
  • Car: 57.0
  • LWD: 57.0
  • 1: Inexpress, 57.0
  • 3: El Sequalo, 54.0
  • SHORT HEAD:3/4 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers
  • Stipe Comment: badly crowded 1000m
3-11 13 Oct 09 1000m  MDN 3YO Catchweight 1000 - Heat 9   $0
WHAK  Soft7 MDN 3YO James McDonald $0
  • 1.01.87, Flat
  • Bar: 5
  • SP: $0.00
  • Rtg: 50
  • Wgt: 0.0
  • Car: 0.0
  • LWD: 0.0
  • 1: Brooklyn Roads, 0.0
  • 2: Once More, 0.0
  • 1 1/2 LEN:1/2 HEAD
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
1-8 28 May 09 1150m  2YO Catchweight 1150 - Heat 25   $0
WAPA  Heavy8 2YO , 1.14.32 James McDonald $0
  • 1.14.32, Flat
  • Bar: 5
  • SP: $0.00
  • Rtg: 50
  • Wgt: 0.0
  • Car: 0.0
  • LWD: 0.0
  • 2: Stunagor, 0.0
  • 3: Posavina, 0.0
  • 1/2 HEAD:1 1/2 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
2-6 7 May 09 1000m  2YO Catchweight 1000 - Heat 12   $0
ROTO  Soft6 2YO Samantha Collett $0
  • 1.02.57, Flat
  • Bar: 2
  • SP: $0.00
  • Rtg: 50
  • Wgt: 0.0
  • Car: 0.0
  • LWD: 0.0
  • 1: Eveready To Dance (AUS), 0.0
  • 3: Cinnie, 0.0
  • 2 1/2 LEN:3/4 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
U-6 17 Feb 09 950m  2YO Catchweight 950 - Heat 14   $0
CAMB  Good3 2YO Samantha Collett $0
  • 0.58.65, Flat
  • Bar: 7
  • SP: $0.00
  • Rtg: 50
  • Wgt: 0.0
  • Car: 0.0
  • LWD: 0.0
  • 1: Zorro's Laird, 0.0
  • 2: Sir Cullen (AUS), 0.0
  • 1/2 HEAD:3/4 LEN
  • Raceday Gear:
2-4 5 Feb 09 700m  2YO Catchweight 700 - Heat 4   $0
PAER  Firm2 2YO Samantha Collett $0
  • 0.39.58, Flat
  • Bar: 2
  • SP: $0.00
  • Rtg: 50
  • Wgt: 0.0
  • Car: 0.0
  • LWD: 0.0
  • 1: Danewin Tiger (AUS), 0.0
  • 3: Monaco Consul, 0.0
  • 3/4 LEN:1/4 LEN
  • Raceday Gear:

Samantha Collett

  • Age: 36
  • Location: Waikato
  • Current Premiership Place Flat: 2
  • Rides since last win: 13

Current Declarations ›

With Horse

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

With Trainer

  • Starts 196
  • Wins 26
  • Place 47
  • S/R 7.5

This Going (Good)

  • Starts 4316
  • Wins 390
  • Place 742
  • S/R 11.1

On Course (Cambridge)

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

Jockey Performance Stats

Recent rides
  • 56933
  All 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th U Prizemoney
Career 11129 952 1008 972 1013 1079 6105 $18,943,388
G & L 737 52 64 52 62 60 447 $5,555,462
2025/26 414 52 55 42 40 50 175 $1,948,968
2024/25 82 9 7 9 11 11 35 $315,374
2023/24 7 1 0 1 0 2 3 $14,385
2022/23 8 1 0 2 1 1 3 $57,550
2021/22 133 11 19 22 12 12 57 $249,448
2020/21 925 91 80 79 78 86 511 $2,298,477
2019/20 654 74 56 58 52 57 357 $1,775,764
2018/19 999 93 108 94 102 101 501 $2,400,195
2017/18 1173 131 111 112 135 137 547 $2,550,014
2016/17 857 80 77 68 72 61 499 $1,254,367
2015/16 924 56 89 85 85 101 508 $1,135,108
2014/15 749 52 64 55 82 56 440 $809,738
2013/14 628 52 54 51 55 72 344 $801,693
2012/13 485 37 38 32 38 44 296 $384,233
2011/12 509 34 44 31 41 41 318 $413,560
2010/11 562 30 41 56 46 45 344 $463,680
2009/10 536 34 40 47 35 63 317 $572,472
2008/09 543 35 35 49 43 44 337 $504,246
2007/08 664 53 65 50 62 70 364 $684,575
2006/07 277 26 25 29 23 25 149 $309,545

Mark Walker

  • Location: Matamata
  • Horses in Training: 110

With Jockey (Samantha Collett)

  • Starts 196
  • Wins 26
  • Place 47
  • S/R 7.5

This Going (Good)

  • Starts 980
  • Wins 153
  • Place 251
  • S/R 6.4

On Course (Cambridge)

  • Starts 0
  • Wins 0
  • Place 0
  • S/R 0.0
Current Premiership Place Flat 1
Current Premiership Place Jump 8
Starts Since Last Win 18

Trainer Performance Stats

Recent starts
  • 8351X
  All 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th U Prizemoney
Career 9224 1453 1257 1080 1013 887 3534 $48,114,385
G & L 1409 174 174 141 140 131 649 $29,191,685
2025/26 410 69 54 59 33 29 166 $3,859,420
2024/25 836 131 134 84 95 76 316 $9,273,930
2023/24 983 169 121 143 113 81 356 $8,007,166
2022/23 1290 202 176 139 141 137 495 $8,235,923
2021/22 124 24 22 10 8 17 43 $783,415
2009/10 639 108 82 76 84 66 223 $1,991,430
2008/09 639 102 73 80 64 58 262 $3,711,249
2007/08 538 84 79 70 64 51 190 $2,562,732
2006/07 482 83 70 65 62 38 164 $1,977,087
2005/06 523 88 75 62 59 49 190 $1,850,508
2004/05 427 62 60 48 47 48 162 $1,187,643
2003/04 409 76 53 53 39 45 143 $1,555,717
2002/03 280 56 36 23 29 20 116 $1,070,447
2001/02 267 33 28 19 27 27 133 $325,853
2000/01 173 18 17 23 19 18 78 $170,926
1999/00 415 53 68 48 46 57 143 $644,414
1998/99 435 43 61 44 48 42 197 $476,215
1997/98 354 52 48 34 35 28 157 $430,313
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