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Sig Positano (AUS) 2016

Trainer: Grant Nicholson / Opaki

Training Location: Opaki

Race info

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

Horse Details

9YO Bay Gelding

  • Owner: M R Curd, Mrs G J, J P, S & Mrs W F Flynn, Ms S F Honiss, C Langley, D J Mackenzie, D MacMillan, S J McKay & G N Nicholson
  • Breeder: Pepac Atf Ept
  • Sire: CANFORD CLIFFS (IRE) 2007
  • Dam: CAPONI (AUS) 2008
  • Foaling: 19 Aug 2016

Current Nominations

Current Fields

Performance stats

Recent starts
Form
  • 6398X
1st up
  • 2-0-0
2nd up
  • 1-0-1
Fresh 30
  • 1-0-0
Fresh 90
  • 1-0-0

Sectionals

 
TRK
Time
First 400m
Last 800m
Last 600m
Last 400m
Last 200m
8-8
6 Feb 20
WCM LEGAL WAIRARAPA CUP 2050M
2050m
G3
2.09.02
-
-
0.38.98
-
-
9-12
18 Jan 20
TURKINGTON FORESTRY DOURO CUP
1600m
G4
1.36.55
-
-
0.36.69
-
-
3-7
21 Dec 19
RICH HILL STUD PREMIER 3YO
1400m
H8
1.26.19
-
-
0.36.25
-
-
6-11
29 Nov 19
LUCIA VALENTINA WELLINGTON STAKES
1600m
G3
1.36.27
-
-
0.36.86
-
-
1-10
24 Oct 19
CENTRAL WOOL TRANSPORT MAIDEN 3YO 1400
1400m
H10
1.28.69
-
-
0.37.92
-
-
2-10
10 Oct 19
JOHNSON BROTHERS MDN 3YO 1400M
1400m
S6
1.26.13
-
-
0.36.38
-
-
5-11
20 Sep 19
JUMP JOCKEY'S SEND IT
1300m
G3
1.19.16
-
-
0.36.43
-
-
1-5
20 Aug 19
MDN 3YO CATCHWEIGHT 1000 - HEAT 11
1000m
H10
-
-
-
-
-
-
2-5
30 Jul 19
2YO CATCHWEIGHT 1000 - HEAT 7
1000m
H10
-
-
-
-
-
-

Career stats

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In-depth racing review

8-8 6 Feb 20 2050m  WCM LEGAL WAIRARAPA CUP 2050M View video › $20,000
WAIR  Good3 Rating 82 Benchmark Trld,und pres 600,no danger, 2.09.02, 600m - 0.38.98 Leah Hemi $0
  • 2.05.79, Flat
  • 20.4L
  • Bar: 1
  • SP: $5.90
  • Rtg: 62
  • Wgt: 54.0
  • Car: 54.0
  • LWD: 54.0
  • 1: Awesome Al, 54.0
  • 2: Swing Note (AUS), 59.0
  • 2 1/2 LEN:LONG NECK
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
9-12 18 Jan 20 1600m Premier Meeting Premier MeetingTURKINGTON FORESTRY DOURO CUP View video › $40,000
WELL  Good4 Rating 65 Benchmark* Worked,2nd otr 1000 to 400,faded, 1.36.55, 600m - 0.36.69 Leah Hemi $600
  • 1.35.39, Flat
  • 7.4L
  • Bar: 12
  • SP: $10.70
  • Rtg: 63 (-1)
  • Wgt: 57.5
  • Car: 57.5
  • LWD: 54.0
  • 1: Original Gangster, 58.5
  • 2: River Run, 59.0
  • 2 LEN:SHORT NECK
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
3-7 21 Dec 19 1400m Premier Meeting Premier MeetingRICH HILL STUD PREMIER 3YO View video › $25,000
MTU  Heavy8 3YO SW+P 3rd otr,wider cnr,strong finish, 1.26.19, 600m - 0.36.25 Leah Hemi $2,500
  • 1.25.90, Flat
  • 2.1L
  • Bar: 4
  • SP: $11.70
  • Rtg: 63
  • Wgt: 57.5
  • Car: 57.5
  • LWD: 54.0
  • 1: Mascarpone, 58.5
  • 2: Callsign Mav, 58.5
  • 1 1/4 LEN:3/4 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
6-11 29 Nov 19 1600m Group 3 Group 3LUCIA VALENTINA WELLINGTON STAKES View video › $70,000
OTAK  Good3 3YO SW 8th 3w cvr,hmp 350,made ground, 1.36.27, 600m - 0.36.86 Leah Hemi $1,000
  • 1.35.23, Flat
  • 6.7L
  • Bar: 11
  • SP: $14.90
  • Rtg: 63
  • Wgt: 56.5
  • Car: 56.5
  • LWD: 54.5
  • 1: Scorpz, 56.5
  • 2: Shenanigans, 56.5
  • 1/2 HEAD:1 1/4 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
  • Stipe Comment: Inconvenienced when forced wider 350m
1-10 24 Oct 19 1400m  CENTRAL WOOL TRANSPORT MAIDEN 3YO 1400 View video › $10,000
WODV  Heavy10 MDN 3YO Led,kikd cnr,easd clr,dominant win, 1.28.69, 600m - 0.37.92 Leah Hemi $6,250
  • 1.28.69, Flat
  • 2.8L
  • Bar: 3
  • SP: $2.70
  • Rtg: 52 (+11)
  • Wgt: 57.5
  • Car: 57.5
  • LWD: 55.5
  • 2: Aquila Star, 55.5
  • 3: Fiddyafortnight, 55.5
  • 2 3/4 LEN:1 1/4 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
2-10 10 Oct 19 1400m  JOHNSON BROTHERS MDN 3YO 1400M View video › $10,000
WAIR  Soft6 MDN 3YO Hndy wd,disp pace 1200,led cnr,fght, 1.26.13, 600m - 0.36.38 Leah Hemi $2,000
  • 1.25.85, Flat
  • 1.8L
  • Bar: 9
  • SP: $6.00
  • Rtg: 47 (+5)
  • Wgt: 57.5
  • Car: 57.5
  • LWD: 55.5
  • 1: Power 'n' Passion, 53.5
  • 3: La Mia Sirena, 55.5
  • 1 3/4 LEN:2 1/4 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
5-11 20 Sep 19 1300m  JUMP JOCKEY's SEND IT View video › $10,000
TAUP  Good3 MDN 3YO , 1.19.16, 600m - 0.36.43 Robert Hannam $250
  • 1.18.73, Flat
  • 3.0L
  • Bar: 6
  • SP: $9.70
  • Rtg: 47
  • Wgt: 57.5
  • Car: 57.5
  • LWD: 55.5
  • 1: Rhapsody In Blue, 55.5
  • 2: Wild West, 57.5
  • 1 1/4 LEN:SHORT NECK
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
  • Stipe Comment: Over raced in the early to middle stages. Held up entering the final straight then had difficulty obtaining clear running until near the 100 metres. Steadied when placed in restricted room near the 50 metres.
1-5 20 Aug 19 1000m  MDN 3YO Catchweight 1000 - Heat 11 View video › $0
FOXT  Heavy10 MDN 3YO , 1.03.62 Leah Hemi $0
  • 1.03.62, Flat
  • Bar: 4
  • SP: $0.00
  • Rtg: 45 (+2)
  • Wgt: 0.0
  • Car: 0.0
  • LWD: 0.0
  • 2: Dance Fer Us, 0.0
  • 3: (3g Zacinto (GB) - Vaporetto), 0.0
  • 1 3/4 LEN:7 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
2-5 30 Jul 19 1000m  2YO Catchweight 1000 - Heat 7 View video › $0
FOXT  Heavy10 2YO Holly Andrew $0
  • 1.04.84, Flat
  • Bar: 1
  • SP: $0.00
  • Rtg: 
  • Wgt: 0.0
  • Car: 0.0
  • LWD: 0.0
  • 1: Cooga Doon, 0.0
  • 3: Shakespeare, 0.0
  • 1 3/4 LEN:1/2 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit

Leah Hemi

  • Age: 39
  • Location: Central
  • Current Premiership Place Flat: 16
  • Rides since last win: 7

Current Declarations ›

With Horse

  • Starts 6
  • Wins 1
  • Place 2
  • S/R 6.0

With Trainer

  • Starts 54
  • Wins 4
  • Place 10
  • S/R 13.5

This Going (Heavy)

  • Starts 1554
  • Wins 133
  • Place 289
  • S/R 11.7

On Course (Woodville)

  • Starts 244
  • Wins 13
  • Place 39
  • S/R 18.8

Jockey Performance Stats

Recent rides
  • 00058
  All 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th U Prizemoney
Career 4607 335 362 439 484 454 2533 $7,992,532
G & L 279 8 20 19 26 19 187 $1,258,980
2025/26 278 26 27 24 41 22 138 $895,620
2024/25 612 58 66 68 71 66 283 $1,845,118
2023/24 394 25 25 35 42 38 229 $832,010
2022/23 88 3 8 5 7 7 58 $102,750
2021/22 265 16 19 26 33 25 146 $401,579
2020/21 525 34 40 46 45 57 303 $884,169
2019/20 361 29 24 34 35 30 209 $595,870
2018/19 357 21 26 19 28 36 227 $469,266
2017/18 236 10 17 25 22 30 132 $262,518
2016/17 525 41 32 54 59 53 286 $689,400
2015/16 549 40 40 62 58 60 289 $589,243
2014/15 149 13 16 14 20 10 76 $196,125
2010/11 17 2 2 3 0 1 9 $25,175
2009/10 157 12 15 17 14 12 87 $149,275
2008/09 75 5 5 5 8 6 46 $51,940
2007/08 19 0 0 2 1 1 15 $2,475

Grant Nicholson

  • Location: Opaki
  • Horses in Training: 13

With Jockey (Leah Hemi)

  • Starts 54
  • Wins 4
  • Place 10
  • S/R 13.5

This Going (Heavy)

  • Starts 103
  • Wins 12
  • Place 16
  • S/R 8.6

On Course (Woodville)

  • Starts 31
  • Wins 5
  • Place 6
  • S/R 6.2
Starts Since Last Win 18

Trainer Performance Stats

Recent starts
  • 50X39
  All 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th U Prizemoney
Career 349 31 20 24 26 34 214 $608,206
G & L 56 2 0 1 3 4 46 $125,375
2025/26 2 0 0 1 0 0 1 $9,750
2024/25 5 0 0 0 0 1 4 $1,975
2023/24 4 0 0 0 0 0 4 $710
2022/23 7 0 0 0 1 0 6 $1,890
2021/22 3 3 0 0 0 0 0 $54,475
2020/21 13 2 0 0 1 1 9 $20,761
2019/20 21 1 2 2 2 2 12 $29,350
2018/19 25 1 1 2 2 3 16 $35,990
2017/18 38 1 2 2 2 5 26 $41,400
2016/17 32 4 1 1 4 7 15 $119,775
2015/16 53 8 4 4 2 2 33 $103,770
2014/15 50 3 6 2 3 5 31 $55,200
2013/14 16 1 0 1 1 1 12 $27,850
2012/13 17 2 0 3 0 2 10 $37,225
2011/12 25 2 3 2 2 3 13 $22,935
2010/11 13 2 1 2 2 0 6 $15,250
2009/10 11 0 0 1 2 0 8 $1,350
2008/09 13 1 0 1 2 2 7 $28,550
2007/08 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 $0
View Sig Positano (AUS) 2016's full breeding profile ›