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Tsar Reformer (NZ) 2008

Trainer: - / -

Training Location: -

Race info

  • Flat Rating: 58
  • Steeple Rating: 0
  • Hurdle Rating: 0
  • Current Gear:
    • Concussion Plates
    • Lugging Bit
    • Side Winkers

Horse Details

14YO Bay Gelding

  • Owner: Sir Peter Vela
  • Breeder: P J & P M Vela Ltd
  • Sire: DARCI BRAHMA (NZ) 2002
  • Dam: GRACE AND POWER (IRE) 1997
  • Foaling: 11 Nov 2008

Current Nominations

Current Fields

Performance stats

Recent starts
Form
  • 4578X
1st up
  • 5-1-0
2nd up
  • 3-0-1
Fresh 30
  • 2-0-0
Fresh 90
  • 3-1-0

Sectionals

 
TRK
Time
First 400m
Last 800m
Last 600m
Last 400m
Last 200m
8-12
9 Sep 13
DPA CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS '1300'
1300m
G4
-
-
-
-
-
-
7-8
18 Jul 13
ANIMAL HEALTH DIRECT SPRINT
1200m
H10
-
-
-
-
-
-
5-13
1 Jul 13
FARMLANDS & REPCO HANDICAP 1400
1400m
H10
-
-
-
-
-
-
4-14
16 May 13
THE YELLOW ROSE CAKE SHOP 1600
1600m
S5
-
-
-
-
-
-
3-15
1 May 13
CLAIRE'S BENEFIT 1400
1400m
S7
-
-
-
-
-
-
9-10
19 Apr 13
WILLIAMSON SPREADERS AND CARTAGE R65 1200
1200m
S5
-
-
-
-
-
-
7-10
13 Jan 13
WESTBURYSTUD.COM - KARAKA YEARLING DRAFT 2013
1400m
G4
-
-
-
-
-
-
4-10
22 Dec 12
LODGE CITY RENTALS 1200
1200m
G4
-
-
-
-
-
-
1-11
9 Dec 12
AWASSI/ CHB RAM BREEDERS 1200
1200m
G3
1.10.40
-
-
-
-
-
2-8
25 Sep 12
MDN 4YO&UP CATCHWEIGHT 1000 - HEAT 18
1000m
S7
-
-
-
-
-
-
2-12
27 Apr 12
ALLIED SECURITY 1200
1200m
S5
-
-
-
-
-
-
4-8
11 Apr 12
RUCK 'N MAUL SPORTS BAR & TAB 3YO
1400m
G4
-
-
-
-
-
-
5-6
23 Mar 12
FERGUSSONS MOTOR LODGE/THORNTON LODGE MOTEL MAIDEN 3YO
1400m
S6
-
-
-
-
-
-
3-9
8 Mar 12
MDN CATCHWEIGHT 950 - HEAT 22
950m
G3
-
-
-
-
-
-
U-7
22 Nov 11
MDN 3YO CATCHWEIGHT 950 - HEAT 14
950m
G3
-
-
-
-
-
-
3-7
9 Nov 11
MDN 3YO CATCHWEIGHT 800 - HEAT 8
800m
G4
-
-
-
-
-
-

Career stats

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In-depth racing review

8-12 9 Sep 13 1300m  DPA CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS '1300' View video › $7,000
TAUP  Good4 Rating 65 Benchmark* 3rd innr,undr rd tn, no xtra 150m Samantha Collett $0
  • 1.17.74, Flat
  • 5.5L
  • Bar: 1
  • SP: $19.00
  • Rtg: 59 (-1)
  • Wgt: 56.0
  • Car: 56.0
  • LWD: 54.0
  • 1: Victory Dragon (AUS), 58.0
  • 2: Clos De Tart, 55.5
  • LONG NECK:1 1/4 LEN
  • Gear carried: Concussion Plates, Lugging Bit, Side Winkers on
  • Stipe Comment: Lay out under pressure final straight.
7-8 18 Jul 13 1200m  ANIMAL HEALTH DIRECT SPRINT View video › $7,000
HAWK  Heavy10 Rating 65 Benchmark* Akw,crw,ridn up,4th otr 800,faded James McDonald $0
  • 1.17.04, Flat
  • 10.0L
  • Bar: 6
  • SP: $2.20
  • Rtg: 61 (-2)
  • Wgt: 57.5
  • Car: 57.5
  • LWD: 54.0
  • 1: McRae, 59.0
  • 2: Turquoise, 55.5
  • 3/4 LEN:SHORT HEAD
  • Gear carried: Concussion Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers (1st time)
  • Stipe Comment: began awkwardly, crowded shortly after. Over-raced for a short distance 900m. Rider reported the gelding was comfortable in the going but failed to finish the race off as expected and was disappointing.
5-13 1 Jul 13 1400m  FARMLANDS & REPCO HANDICAP 1400 View video › $7,000
MATA  Heavy10 Rating 65 Benchmark* 3rd outr,2nd tn, btld 200m Samantha Collett $175
  • 1.28.99, Flat
  • 3.0L
  • Bar: 2
  • SP: $6.60
  • Rtg: 61
  • Wgt: 57.0
  • Car: 57.0
  • LWD: 54.0
  • 1: Fastfoot, 59.0
  • 2: Keep Rocking, 53.0
  • 1 1/2 LEN:3/4 LEN
  • Gear carried: Concussion Plates, Lugging Bit
4-14 16 May 13 1600m  THE YELLOW ROSE CAKE SHOP 1600 View video › $7,000
EGMN  Soft5 Rating 65 Benchmark* Hndy,trld 1300,chl 3w 400,fght on Opie Bosson $350
  • 1.36.70, Flat
  • 1.0L
  • Bar: 2
  • SP: $3.40
  • Rtg: 61
  • Wgt: 57.0
  • Car: 57.0
  • LWD: 54.0
  • 1: Crixus, 57.0
  • 2: Lieutenant Lincoln (AUS), 58.0
  • 3/4 LEN:NOSE
  • Gear carried: Concussion Plates, Lugging Bit
3-15 1 May 13 1400m  CLAIRE'S BENEFIT 1400 View video › $7,000
COUN  Soft7 Rating 65 Benchmark* Midf outr to tn, solid finish Opie Bosson $700
  • 1.23.34, Flat
  • 4.7L
  • Bar: 11
  • SP: $9.00
  • Rtg: 61
  • Wgt: 57.0
  • Car: 57.0
  • LWD: 54.0
  • 1: Chintz, 56.5
  • 2: Urban Angel, 56.0
  • HEAD:4 1/2 LEN
  • Gear carried: Concussion Plates, Lugging Bit
9-10 19 Apr 13 1200m  WILLIAMSON SPREADERS AND CARTAGE R65 1200 View video › $7,000
DARG  Soft5 Rating 65 Benchmark* Akw,9th otr,kn,btld,not far away Samantha Collett $0
  • 1.11.05, Flat
  • 3.4L
  • Bar: 10
  • SP: $8.40
  • Rtg: 62 (-1)
  • Wgt: 58.5
  • Car: 58.5
  • LWD: 54.0
  • 1: Melody Celebre, 58.0
  • 2: Gold 'N Mac, 58.5
  • 3/4 LEN:1 1/2 LEN
  • Gear carried: Concussion Plates, Lugging Bit
  • Stipe Comment: Began awkwardly then raced ungenerously when being restrained early stages.
7-10 13 Jan 13 1400m  WESTBURYSTUD.COM - KARAKA YEARLING DRAFT 2013 View video › $7,000
HAWK  Good4 Rating 65 Benchmark* Wd, up 2nd 700,wltd 200m Samantha Collett $0
  • 1.22.77, Flat
  • 2.3L
  • Bar: 9
  • SP: $2.80
  • Rtg: 63 (-1)
  • Wgt: 58.5
  • Car: 58.5
  • LWD: 54.0
  • 1: Call Me Maybe, 57.0
  • 2: Polly Flinders, 56.0
  • 1/2 LEN:1/2 NECK
  • Gear carried: Concussion Plates, Lugging Bit, Side Winkers
  • Stipe Comment: Raced wide early. Hung inwards final straight having to be continually straightened. Co Trainer advised he would alter the geldings gear prior to racing next.
4-10 22 Dec 12 1200m  LODGE CITY RENTALS 1200 View video › $12,500
WAIK  Good4 Rating 65 Benchmark* 9th inr,angld wdr 300,solid finish Samantha Collett $625
  • 1.10.36, Flat
  • 1.3L
  • Bar: 1
  • SP: $5.10
  • Rtg: 63
  • Wgt: 58.5
  • Car: 58.5
  • LWD: 54.0
  • 1: Flower Bomb, 55.0
  • 2: Catalma (AUS), 52.5
  • 1/2 HEAD:HEAD
  • Gear carried: Concussion Plates, Lugging Bit, Side Winkers
  • Stipe Comment: inclined to lay inwards final straight
1-11 9 Dec 12 1200m  AWASSI/ CHB RAM BREEDERS 1200 View video › $7,000
YPKU  Good3 MDN Trld to tn, out 300, drew away, 1.10.40 Samantha Collett $4,375
  • 1.10.40, Flat
  • 3.0L
  • Bar: 1
  • SP: $2.70
  • Rtg: 52 (+11)
  • Wgt: 58.5
  • Car: 58.5
  • LWD: 55.0
  • 2: Wee Jean, 56.5
  • 3: Golden Bay, 57.0
  • 3 LEN:1 LEN
  • Gear carried: Concussion Plates, Lugging Bit, Side Winkers
  • Stipe Comment: Raced keenly early
2-8 25 Sep 12 1000m  MDN 4YO&UP Catchweight 1000 - Heat 18 View video › $0
EBOP  Soft7 MDN 4YO&UP Trudy Thornton $0
  • 1.01.43, Flat
  • Bar: 6
  • SP: $0.00
  • Rtg: 52
  • Wgt: 0.0
  • Car: 0.0
  • LWD: 0.0
  • 1: Walsburgs Flight, 0.0
  • 3: Nineteen Forty, 0.0
  • 1/2 LEN:3/4 LEN
  • Gear carried: Concussion Plates, Lugging Bit, Side Winkers
2-12 27 Apr 12 1200m  ALLIED SECURITY 1200 View video › $8,000
MATA  Soft5 MDN 3YO 10th inr 800,ran on strongly wide Samantha Collett $1,600
  • 1.11.77, Flat
  • .1L
  • Bar: 9
  • SP: $20.40
  • Rtg: 50 (+2)
  • Wgt: 57.5
  • Car: 57.5
  • LWD: 55.5
  • 1: Revelator, 57.5
  • 3: Msongari (AUS), 55.5
  • SHORT HEAD:1 3/4 LEN
  • Gear carried: Concussion Plates, Lugging Bit, Side Winkers
4-8 11 Apr 12 1400m  RUCK 'N MAUL SPORTS BAR & TAB 3YO View video › $7,000
ROTO  Good4 MDN 3YO 2nd otr,kn,chal 400,fght gamely Chris Dell $350
  • 1.24.07, Flat
  • .6L
  • Bar: 3
  • SP: $7.30
  • Rtg: 47 (+3)
  • Wgt: 57.5
  • Car: 54.5
  • LWD: 55.5
  • 1: Rabiosa, 57.5
  • 2: My Blossom Lady (AUS), 55.5
  • NOSE:LONG NECK
  • Gear carried: Concussion Plates, Lugging Bit, Side Winkers (1st time)
  • Stipe Comment: Crowded start. Over-raced in the early and middle stages.
5-6 23 Mar 12 1400m  FERGUSSONS MOTOR LODGE/THORNTON LODGE MOTEL MAIDEN 3YO View video › $7,000
YPKU  Soft6 MDN 3YO Kn,6th otr,btld on,too keen,green Samantha Collett $175
  • 1.28.19, Flat
  • 4.2L
  • Bar: 6
  • SP: $6.30
  • Rtg: 45 (+2)
  • Wgt: 57.5
  • Car: 57.5
  • LWD: 55.5
  • 1: The Bachelor, 57.5
  • 2: Gold Wedding, 55.5
  • 1/2 HEAD:SHORT HEAD
  • Gear carried: Concussion Plates, Lugging Bit
  • Stipe Comment: Raced ungenerously early and middle stages. Raced greenly final 400m having to be straightened
3-9 8 Mar 12 950m  MDN Catchweight 950 - Heat 22 View video › $0
CAMB  Good3 MDN Samantha Collett $0
  • 0.56.65, Flat
  • Bar: 9
  • SP: $0.00
  • Rtg: 45
  • Wgt: 0.0
  • Car: 0.0
  • LWD: 0.0
  • 1: Sangrio, 0.0
  • 2: Exceedingly Rich (AUS), 0.0
  • HEAD:HEAD
  • Gear carried:
U-7 22 Nov 11 950m  MDN 3YO Catchweight 950 - Heat 14 View video › $0
CAMB  Good3 MDN 3YO Samantha Collett $0
  • 0.56.12, Flat
  • Bar: 2
  • SP: $0.00
  • Rtg: 45
  • Wgt: 0.0
  • Car: 0.0
  • LWD: 0.0
  • 1: Kanjistar, 0.0
  • 2: Dashing Thunder, 0.0
  • 3/4 LEN:3 LEN
  • Gear carried:
3-7 9 Nov 11 800m  MDN 3YO Catchweight 800 - Heat 8 View video › $0
CAMB  Good4 MDN 3YO Michelle Brooks $0
  • 0.46.64, Flat
  • Bar: 2
  • SP: $0.00
  • Rtg: 
  • Wgt: 0.0
  • Car: 0.0
  • LWD: 0.0
  • 1: Kanjistar, 0.0
  • 2: Brokash, 0.0
  • 3 LEN:1 LEN
  • Gear carried:

Opie Bosson

  • Age: 42
  • Location: Auckland
  • Current Premiership Place Flat: 3
  • Rides since last win: 0

Current Declarations ›

With Horse

  • Starts 2
  • Wins 0
  • Place 1
  • S/R 0.0

With Trainer

  • Starts 47
  • Wins 7
  • Place 14
  • S/R 6.7

This Going (Soft)

  • Starts 3019
  • Wins 454
  • Place 761
  • S/R 6.6

On Course (Hawera)

  • Starts 136
  • Wins 17
  • Place 37
  • S/R 8.0

Jockey Performance Stats

Recent rides
  • 62001
  All 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th U Prizemoney
Career 11543 1927 1535 1267 1112 987 4715 $49,310,989
G & L 1281 237 150 150 115 112 517 $30,201,617
2022/23 249 59 34 24 22 16 94 $2,125,845
2021/22 217 56 42 22 20 12 65 $2,907,437
2020/21 251 61 36 27 27 24 76 $2,120,599
2019/20 229 58 35 29 21 20 66 $2,973,545
2018/19 287 64 35 37 29 32 90 $2,569,790
2017/18 221 49 37 28 21 19 67 $2,421,565
2016/17 251 52 40 36 22 23 78 $2,341,705
2015/16 329 70 50 37 36 28 108 $1,430,925
2014/15 360 82 52 42 38 32 114 $2,808,655
2013/14 392 60 51 47 47 32 155 $1,349,120
2012/13 656 152 98 78 59 55 214 $3,145,968
2011/12 80 12 19 9 4 6 30 $391,725
2010/11 633 110 82 71 77 58 235 $2,779,134
2009/10 835 158 121 108 84 63 301 $3,273,906
2008/09 437 68 51 45 40 39 194 $2,428,408
2007/08 235 40 34 22 28 26 85 $965,249
2006/07 664 116 96 77 63 59 253 $2,586,358
2005/06 177 31 22 22 11 14 77 $415,222
2004/05 146 17 19 15 13 15 67 $403,920
2003/04 442 81 58 50 47 34 172 $2,188,585
2002/03 477 54 53 44 45 29 252 $1,236,569
2001/02 281 32 39 19 27 25 139 $453,650
2000/01 322 25 39 22 30 28 178 $367,008
1999/00 605 78 72 64 61 56 274 $1,422,202
1998/99 723 95 88 77 69 68 326 $1,318,240
1997/98 884 128 115 100 85 83 373 $2,035,483
1996/97 703 75 75 65 48 54 386 $554,914
1995/96 457 44 42 50 38 37 246 $295,265

Steven Ramsay & Julia Ritchie

  • Location: Maungatautari
  • Horses in Training: 11

With Jockey (Opie Bosson)

  • Starts 47
  • Wins 7
  • Place 14
  • S/R 6.7

This Going (Soft)

  • Starts 348
  • Wins 29
  • Place 85
  • S/R 12.0

On Course (Hawera)

  • Starts 19
  • Wins 3
  • Place 6
  • S/R 6.3
Current Premiership Place Flat 102
Starts Since Last Win 10

Trainer Performance Stats

Recent starts
  • 56763
  All 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th U Prizemoney
Career 1287 181 183 161 130 138 494 $3,179,568
G & L 144 13 12 11 10 18 80 $1,167,450
2022/23 26 3 3 5 0 3 12 $52,290
2021/22 69 7 12 9 8 9 24 $153,255
2020/21 75 11 10 13 10 6 25 $184,528
2019/20 46 8 7 5 7 2 17 $80,050
2018/19 98 12 12 11 14 19 30 $157,065
2017/18 101 17 20 12 8 8 36 $282,925
2016/17 80 7 11 11 10 10 31 $168,135
2015/16 114 15 18 20 6 14 41 $349,615
2014/15 126 17 13 24 11 9 52 $274,135
2013/14 141 21 20 20 9 15 56 $247,655
2012/13 160 24 23 11 20 18 64 $448,675
2011/12 95 14 12 8 11 10 40 $428,550
2010/11 156 25 22 12 16 15 66 $352,690
View Tsar Reformer (NZ) 2008's full breeding profile ›