• In-depth
  • Jockey
  • Trainer
  • Breeding

Viva Roma (NZ) 2007

Trainer: - / -

Training Location: -

Race info

  • Flat Rating: 86
  • Steeple Rating: 0
  • Hurdle Rating: 0
  • Current Gear:
    • Approved Plates
    • Lugging Bit
    • Nasal Strip
    • Tongue Tie

Horse Details

17 Bay Mare

  • Owner: Sir Peter Vela
  • Breeder: P J & P M Vela Ltd
  • Sire: SPARTACUS (IRE) 2000
  • Dam: VERGANTI (NZ) 2003
  • Foaling: 15 Aug 2007

Current Nominations

Current Fields

Performance stats

Recent starts
Form
  • 5252X
1st up
  • 9-2-3
2nd up
  • 3-1-0
Fresh 30
  • 6-2-1
Fresh 90
  • 3-0-2

Sectionals

 
TRK
Time
First 400m
Last 800m
Last 600m
Last 400m
Last 200m
2-8
16 Feb 13
SCHWEPPERVESCENCE SPRINT
1100m
G3
-
-
-
-
-
-
5-7
12 Jan 13
WAIKATO STUD HANDICAP
1400m
G4
-
-
-
-
-
-
2-10
15 Dec 12
CAPTURE SIGNS HANDICAP
1200m
G4
-
-
-
-
-
-
5-11
1 Dec 12
LINDAUER 1100
1100m
G3
-
-
-
-
-
-
11-12
24 Nov 12
BNZ PARTNERS COUNTIES BOWL
1100m
G3
-
-
-
-
-
-
U-12
30 Oct 12
OPN CATCHWEIGHT 1000 - HEAT 16
1000m
G4
-
-
-
-
-
-
9-12
7 Mar 12
THE GUCCI SPRINT
1200m
G3
-
-
-
-
-
-
10-12
3 Mar 12
DARLEY PLATE
1200m
S6
-
-
-
-
-
-
1-12
28 Jan 12
GIB PREMIER
1200m
G3
1.08.27
-
-
-
-
-
8-12
26 Dec 11
HALLMARK STUD NEWMARKET HANDICAP
1200m
G3
-
-
-
-
-
-
4-11
19 Nov 11
COUNTIES BOWL
1100m
G3
-
-
-
-
-
-
2-11
29 Oct 11
GYDE WANSBONE CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS
1150m
G3
-
-
-
-
-
-
2-4
12 Sep 11
OPN HCP CATCHWEIGHT 800 - HEAT 8
800m
G4
-
-
-
-
-
-
13-14
21 May 11
DUNSTAN GRAIN KEG PREMIER
1200m
S6
-
-
-
-
-
-
2-14
30 Apr 11
WILLIAM INGLIS & SON PREMIER
1200m
S5
-
-
-
-
-
-
1-11
15 Apr 11
HAPPY BIRTHDAY SUZI 1230
1230m
G4
1.11.26
-
-
-
-
-
10-13
12 Mar 11
STARCRAFT AT ARROWFIELD MR TIZ TROPHY
1200m
G3
-
-
-
-
-
-
1-11
24 Feb 11
OPN HCP CATCHWEIGHT 950 - HEAT 19
950m
S5
-
-
-
-
-
-
5-14
15 Jan 11
JUROX 3YO PREMIER
1400m
G3
-
-
-
-
-
-
2-11
3 Jan 11
NORMAN'S TRANSPORT MORRINSVILLE 1000
1000m
F2
-
-
-
-
-
-
1-11
22 Dec 10
CENTRAL SCAFFOLD 1200
1200m
S6
1.11.60
-
-
-
-
-
2-13
2 Dec 10
TIRAU VET CENTRE 1200
1200m
G4
-
-
-
-
-
-
2-6
4 Nov 10
MDN 3YO CATCHWEIGHT 800 - HEAT 8
800m
F2
-
-
-
-
-
-
3-10
26 Oct 10
MDN 3YO CATCHWEIGHT 800 - HEAT 8
800m
G3
-
-
-
-
-
-

Career stats

Click checkbox to show these races only. You can click on multiple checkboxes at once.

In-depth racing review

2-8 16 Feb 13 1100m Premier Meeting Premier MeetingSCHWEPPERVESCENCE SPRINT View video › $50,000
TARA  Good3 OPN HCP Out fst,trld 800,blokd,gd late rail Shane Dye $9,500
  • 1.03.57, Flat
  • 1.3L
  • Bar: 4
  • SP: $21.20
  • Rtg: 84 (+2)
  • Wgt: 53.0
  • Car: 53.0
  • LWD: 53.0
  • 1: Princess Katie (AUS), 54.0
  • 3: Aunt Daisy, 53.0
  • 1 1/4 LEN:NECK
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Nasal Strip, Tongue Tie
5-7 12 Jan 13 1400m Premier Meeting Premier MeetingWAIKATO STUD HANDICAP View video › $40,000
MTU  Good4 OPN HCP Akw,trld 1200,loomd inr 200,no xtra Mark Hills $1,000
  • 1.23.16, Flat
  • 3.2L
  • Bar: 1
  • SP: $8.90
  • Rtg: 85 (-1)
  • Wgt: 53.0
  • Car: 53.0
  • LWD: 53.0
  • 1: Fazzle, 56.5
  • 2: Captain Kirk, 54.0
  • 1 3/4 LEN:LONG NECK
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Nasal Strip, Tongue Tie
  • Stipe Comment: Jumped away awkwardly. Rider stated the mare had run home only fairly and was disappoined with the performance. Connections advised the mare would undergo an endoscopic examination with the results to be advised to stewards.
2-10 15 Dec 12 1200m  CAPTURE SIGNS HANDICAP View video › $25,000
MTU  Good4 OPN HCP Akw,hndy,3bk inr,out 350,flew,misd Mark Hills $5,000
  • 1.10.49, Flat
  • .1L
  • Bar: 4
  • SP: $11.80
  • Rtg: 80 (+5)
  • Wgt: 54.0
  • Car: 54.0
  • LWD: 54.0
  • 1: Islington Bay, 54.0
  • 3: Bellapin, 54.0
  • SHORT HEAD:LONG NECK
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Nasal Strip, Tongue Tie
  • Stipe Comment: Began awkwardly.
5-11 1 Dec 12 1100m Premier Meeting Premier MeetingLINDAUER 1100 View video › $30,000
AUCK  Good3 Rating 85 Benchmark Led, easd 1x1,out tn, btld 150m Mark Du Plessis $750
  • 1.04.24, Flat
  • 4.8L
  • Bar: 3
  • SP: $17.00
  • Rtg: 80
  • Wgt: 54.5
  • Car: 54.5
  • LWD: 54.0
  • 1: Spin Doctor, 57.5
  • 2: Whosyourmaster, 57.0
  • NOSE:2 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Nasal Strip, Tongue Tie
11-12 24 Nov 12 1100m Listed Race Listed RaceBNZ PARTNERS COUNTIES BOWL View video › $50,000
COUN  Good3 OPN HCP 3rd 3w,easd,5th 3w cvr 700,no fin Trudy Thornton $0
  • 1.03.46, Flat
  • 8.9L
  • Bar: 5
  • SP: $14.50
  • Rtg: 81 (-1)
  • Wgt: 53.0
  • Car: 53.0
  • LWD: 53.0
  • 1: Shandream, 53.0
  • 2: Antonio Lombardo, 58.5
  • 1/2 LEN:HEAD
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Nasal Strip (1st time), Tongue Tie (1st time)
  • Stipe Comment: steadied when crowded 800m
U-12 30 Oct 12 1000m  OPN Catchweight 1000 - Heat 16 View video › $0
TROA  Good4 OPN HCP Mark Du Plessis $0
  • 0.58.69, Flat
  • Bar: 12
  • SP: $0.00
  • Rtg: 81
  • Wgt: 0.0
  • Car: 0.0
  • LWD: 0.0
  • 1: Sequin, 0.0
  • 2: Speech Craft (AUS), 0.0
  • 2 LEN:NECK
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Nasal Strip (1st time), Tongue Tie (1st time)
9-12 7 Mar 12 1200m Premier Meeting Premier MeetingTHE GUCCI SPRINT View video › $30,000
AUCK  Good3 Rating 85 Hndy,trailed 800,wdr 400,btld 300m James McDonald $300
  • 1.09.39, Flat
  • 8.6L
  • Bar: 3
  • SP: $7.30
  • Rtg: 83 (-2)
  • Wgt: 56.5
  • Car: 56.5
  • LWD: 54.0
  • 1: Sweet Suitor, 56.0
  • 2: Miko, 57.5
  • 2 1/2 LEN:1/2 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
10-12 3 Mar 12 1200m Group 3 Group 3DARLEY PLATE View video › $100,000
AUCK  Soft6 OPN-SW&P Wd,5th 3w opn 800,btld,tuff run Michael Coleman $0
  • 1.11.77, Flat
  • 5.8L
  • Bar: 12
  • SP: $21.40
  • Rtg: 83
  • Wgt: 53.0
  • Car: 53.0
  • LWD: 53.0
  • 1: Durham Town, 57.0
  • 2: Vonusti, 55.0
  • LEN:3/4 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
  • Stipe Comment: Raced wide throughout.
1-12 28 Jan 12 1200m Premier Meeting Premier MeetingGIB PREMIER View video › $30,000
WELL  Good3 Rating 85 7th outr,chal 200,had more late, 1.08.27 James McDonald $18,750
  • 1.08.27, Flat
  • .2L
  • Bar: 8
  • SP: $4.50
  • Rtg: 74 (+9)
  • Wgt: 54.0
  • Car: 54.0
  • LWD: 54.0
  • 2: Shandream, 57.0
  • 3: Rampant, 55.5
  • HEAD:1 1/4 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
  • Stipe Comment: Shifted out abruptly near 500m
8-12 26 Dec 11 1200m Listed Race Listed RaceHALLMARK STUD NEWMARKET HANDICAP View video › $45,000
AUCK  Good3 OPN HCP 11th otr, impr wdst tn,made gd grnd Sam Spratt $450
  • 1.09.27, Flat
  • 3.4L
  • Bar: 8
  • SP: $5.40
  • Rtg: 75 (-1)
  • Wgt: 53.0
  • Car: 53.0
  • LWD: 53.0
  • 1: Cool Storm, 53.0
  • 2: Mi Payday, 53.0
  • 1/2 LEN:1/2 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
  • Stipe Comment: Crowded when leaving the barriers. 1000m was checked when crowded.
4-11 19 Nov 11 1100m Listed Race Listed RaceCOUNTIES BOWL View video › $45,000
COUN  Good3 OPN HCP Crw,akw,4bk inr,blokd,out 150,ulky Sam Spratt $2,250
  • 1.03.48, Flat
  • 1.6L
  • Bar: 9
  • SP: $9.90
  • Rtg: 75
  • Wgt: 53.0
  • Car: 53.0
  • LWD: 53.0
  • 1: Undisclosed, 53.0
  • 2: Double Barrel, 56.5
  • NOSE:1 1/4 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
  • Stipe Comment: crowded start, made first bend awkwardly, hampered 700m, unable to obtain clear running until near 150m
2-11 29 Oct 11 1150m  GYDE WANSBONE CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS   $20,000
WAPA  Good3 OPN HCP 6th otr,trld 600,chased leadr well Leith Innes $4,000
  • 1.07.05, Flat
  • 1.3L
  • Bar: 4
  • SP: $18.30
  • Rtg: 74 (+1)
  • Wgt: 54.0
  • Car: 54.0
  • LWD: 54.0
  • 1: Mae Jinx, 58.5
  • 3: Double Barrel, 59.0
  • 1 1/4 LEN:2 1/2 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
  • Stipe Comment: began awkwardly losing ground and then stumbled shortly after. had difficulty obtaining clear running until near the 150 metres.
2-4 12 Sep 11 800m  OPN HCP Catchweight 800 - Heat 8   $0
WHAN  Good4 OPN HCP J Castano $0
  • 0.48.01, Flat
  • Bar: 5
  • SP: $0.00
  • Rtg: 74
  • Wgt: 0.0
  • Car: 0.0
  • LWD: 0.0
  • 1: Kahala, 0.0
  • 3: Final Fling, 0.0
  • 1/2 HEAD:6 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
13-14 21 May 11 1200m Premier Meeting Premier MeetingDUNSTAN GRAIN KEG PREMIER   $16,000
WAIK  Soft6 3YO SW+P 3rd 3w opn,tired 200m Sam Spratt $0
  • 1.11.42, Flat
  • 6.7L
  • Bar: 11
  • SP: $9.40
  • Rtg: 76 (-2)
  • Wgt: 56.5
  • Car: 56.5
  • LWD: 54.0
  • 1: Trapiche, 57.0
  • 2: Flash Hapi, 58.0
  • LONG HEAD:HEAD
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
  • Stipe Comment: steadied off heels when weakening 100m, rider of opinion was feeling effects of recent racing and believed is now to be spelled
2-14 30 Apr 11 1200m Premier Meeting Premier MeetingWILLIAM INGLIS & SON PREMIER   $25,000
WAIK  Soft5 Rating 80 4th otr,chal 200,led,nailed line James McDonald $5,000
  • 1.09.93, Flat
  • .2L
  • Bar: 10
  • SP: $6.20
  • Rtg: 74 (+2)
  • Wgt: 56.0
  • Car: 56.0
  • LWD: 54.5
  • 1: Pure Cruising (AUS), 52.5
  • 3: Lemonade, 56.5
  • SHORT NECK:LONG NECK
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
1-11 15 Apr 11 1230m  HAPPY BIRTHDAY SUZI 1230   $6,000
ROTO  Good4 Rating 70 SW+P 3rd otr,chal 3w tn,strong fin,easy, 1.11.26 James McDonald $3,750
  • 1.11.26, Flat
  • 2.3L
  • Bar: 11
  • SP: $3.60
  • Rtg: 68 (+6)
  • Wgt: 54.5
  • Car: 54.5
  • LWD: 54.5
  • 2: Ab O'Reilly, 56.0
  • 3: Mr Kanton, 56.0
  • 2 1/4 LEN:LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
  • Stipe Comment: ducked outwards abruptly when struck with whip 50m
10-13 12 Mar 11 1200m Listed Race Listed RaceSTARCRAFT AT ARROWFIELD MR TIZ TROPHY   $45,000
AUCK  Good3 3YO SW+P 5th 3w cvr, wknd 200m Samantha Collett $0
  • 1.08.66, Flat
  • 4.2L
  • Bar: 8
  • SP: $39.20
  • Rtg: 69 (-1)
  • Wgt: 54.0
  • Car: 54.0
  • LWD: 54.0
  • 1: Magic Briar, 54.0
  • 2: Sweet Suitor, 55.5
  • LEN:SHORT NECK
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
  • Stipe Comment: Crowded start
1-11 24 Feb 11 950m  OPN HCP Catchweight 950 - Heat 19   $0
CAMB  Soft5 OPN HCP , 0.55.63 Samantha Collett $0
  • 0.55.63, Flat
  • Bar: 4
  • SP: $0.00
  • Rtg: 69
  • Wgt: 0.0
  • Car: 0.0
  • LWD: 0.0
  • 2: Upsala, 0.0
  • 3: Cent Per Cent (AUS), 0.0
  • 1 3/4 LEN:2 1/2 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
5-14 15 Jan 11 1400m Premier Meeting Premier MeetingJUROX 3YO PREMIER   $20,000
MTU  Good3 Rating 70 3YO SW&P Trld, chal 300, btld 150m Mark Hills $500
  • 1.23.09, Flat
  • 4.0L
  • Bar: 2
  • SP: $10.10
  • Rtg: 70 (-1)
  • Wgt: 55.5
  • Car: 55.5
  • LWD: 54.0
  • 1: Shez Sinsational, 55.5
  • 2: O'Reilly's Prize, 57.0
  • 1/2 LEN:2 3/4 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
2-11 3 Jan 11 1000m  NORMAN'S TRANSPORT MORRINSVILLE 1000   $13,000
THAM  Firm2 Rating 70 SW+P Hunted to 2nd otr,fght,ran about James McDonald $2,600
  • 0.57.02, Flat
  • 1.5L
  • Bar: 4
  • SP: $2.60
  • Rtg: 68 (+2)
  • Wgt: 54.5
  • Car: 54.5
  • LWD: 54.5
  • 1: Ebony Dream, 53.0
  • 3: Courier, 56.0
  • 1 1/2 LEN:SHORT NECK
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
  • Stipe Comment: Ducked in when struck with the whip having to be steadied off heels 250mtrs.
1-11 22 Dec 10 1200m  CENTRAL SCAFFOLD 1200   $5,000
MATA  Soft6 MDN Led,trld 800,cruised up,raced away, 1.11.60 James McDonald $3,125
  • 1.11.60, Flat
  • 5.5L
  • Bar: 1
  • SP: $2.20
  • Rtg: 57 (+11)
  • Wgt: 54.5
  • Car: 54.5
  • LWD: 54.5
  • 2: Timely, 55.5
  • 3: Midium Diva, 55.5
  • 5 1/2 LEN:NOSE
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
2-13 2 Dec 10 1200m  TIRAU VET CENTRE 1200   $5,000
MATA  Good4 MDN 3YOF 6th ot,easd 700,clsr 400,loomd,fght James McDonald $1,000
  • 1.11.09, Flat
  • .2L
  • Bar: 3
  • SP: $11.30
  • Rtg: 50 (+7)
  • Wgt: 57.0
  • Car: 57.0
  • LWD: 57.0
  • 1: Dreamcatcher, 57.0
  • 3: Straight Melody, 57.0
  • HEAD:1 1/4 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
  • Stipe Comment: steadied off heels 700m
2-6 4 Nov 10 800m  MDN 3YO Catchweight 800 - Heat 8   $0
AUCK  Firm2 MDN 3YO Allan Peard $0
  • 0.45.45, Flat
  • Bar: 4
  • SP: $0.00
  • Rtg: 50
  • Wgt: 0.0
  • Car: 0.0
  • LWD: 0.0
  • 1: All In Bluff, 0.0
  • 3: Flying Sound, 0.0
  • 1 1/2 LEN:3 LEN
  • Raceday Gear:
3-10 26 Oct 10 800m  MDN 3YO Catchweight 800 - Heat 8   $0
TROA  Good3 MDN 3YO James McDonald $0
  • 0.46.25, Flat
  • Bar: 9
  • SP: $0.00
  • Rtg: 
  • Wgt: 0.0
  • Car: 0.0
  • LWD: 0.0
  • 1: Apache Sky, 0.0
  • 2: Twin Turbo, 0.0
  • LEN:HEAD
  • Raceday Gear:

James McDonald

  • Age: 32
  • Location: Auckland

Current Declarations ›

With Horse

  • Starts 7
  • Wins 3
  • Place 3
  • S/R 2.3

With Trainer

  • Starts 59
  • Wins 13
  • Place 15
  • S/R 4.5

This Going (Good)

  • Starts 1445
  • Wins 283
  • Place 418
  • S/R 5.1

On Course (Matamata)

  • Starts 243
  • Wins 35
  • Place 57
  • S/R 6.9

Jockey Performance Stats

Recent rides
  • X191X
  All 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th U Prizemoney
Career 4348 738 629 529 388 391 1673 $16,065,464
G & L 369 62 47 32 31 28 169 $8,564,863
2023/24 3 2 0 0 0 0 1 $1,366,250
2019/20 16 7 4 3 1 1 0 $816,450
2018/19 9 4 3 0 0 0 2 $764,825
2014/15 18 2 3 3 1 0 9 $130,475
2013/14 50 7 5 11 6 5 16 $261,865
2012/13 84 22 10 7 7 9 29 $328,060
2011/12 524 121 100 71 52 41 139 $3,271,137
2010/11 923 207 157 114 65 78 302 $2,905,880
2009/10 843 151 136 111 91 66 288 $2,234,230
2008/09 1013 125 124 116 86 89 473 $2,564,290
2007/08 865 90 87 93 79 102 414 $1,422,002

Bruce Wallace

  • Location: Byerley Park
  • Horses in Training: 25

With Jockey (James McDonald)

  • Starts 59
  • Wins 13
  • Place 15
  • S/R 4.5

This Going (Good)

  • Starts 803
  • Wins 73
  • Place 152
  • S/R 11.0

On Course (Matamata)

  • Starts 95
  • Wins 4
  • Place 21
  • S/R 23.8
Current Premiership Place Flat 38
Starts Since Last Win 2

Trainer Performance Stats

Recent starts
  • 8170X
  All 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th U Prizemoney
Career 5154 438 477 477 495 464 2803 $8,554,730
G & L 529 29 39 38 48 44 331 $3,252,640
2024/25 40 6 6 6 3 3 16 $481,645
2023/24 99 14 11 5 7 8 54 $839,825
2022/23 85 4 9 10 6 9 47 $269,220
2021/22 63 5 6 7 5 9 31 $265,675
2020/21 75 5 8 9 2 7 44 $211,320
2019/20 82 12 19 8 7 3 33 $295,775
2018/19 88 6 8 8 8 10 48 $151,175
2017/18 70 7 7 12 7 7 30 $192,100
2016/17 91 9 6 4 16 4 52 $197,240
2015/16 169 12 16 19 18 11 93 $258,425
2014/15 183 19 15 17 15 16 101 $280,340
2013/14 173 25 14 17 21 19 77 $411,022
2012/13 170 14 23 19 13 21 80 $316,973
2011/12 109 12 10 11 15 6 55 $140,325
2010/11 200 17 16 15 18 23 111 $243,625
2009/10 134 17 16 20 13 9 59 $189,720
2008/09 154 18 9 10 15 17 85 $226,782
2007/08 212 14 19 14 32 19 114 $301,105
2006/07 196 18 17 16 19 17 109 $278,051
2005/06 155 13 9 11 16 15 91 $230,460
2004/05 118 11 12 7 16 9 63 $133,070
2003/04 107 11 14 6 6 10 60 $142,962
2002/03 169 8 16 17 16 20 92 $111,583
2001/02 144 14 14 14 15 6 81 $145,076
2000/01 132 9 11 16 15 15 66 $123,126
1999/00 116 6 11 12 6 12 69 $535,850
1998/99 130 11 14 15 9 12 69 $79,750
1997/98 162 6 10 13 15 15 103 $83,650
1996/97 233 14 18 21 20 22 138 $157,250
1995/96 161 14 16 11 17 18 85 $279,725
1994/95 159 12 16 19 13 17 82 $220,325
1993/94 142 10 9 6 20 12 85 $83,025
1992/93 144 20 20 14 11 10 69 $177,400
1991/92 168 10 14 15 16 12 101 $82,700
1990/91 194 14 14 12 21 15 118 $192,813
1989/90 239 16 16 32 16 17 142 $177,218
1988/89 88 5 8 9 7 9 50 $48,407
View Viva Roma (NZ) 2007's full breeding profile ›