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Ain't Bad (NZ) 2018

Trainer: Ilone Kelly / Levin

Training Location: Levin

Race info

  • Flat Rating: 57
  • Steeple Rating: 0
  • Hurdle Rating: 0
  • Current Gear:
    • Approved Plates
    • Ear Covers Pre-Race
    • Standard Bit

Horse Details

6YO Bay Mare

  • Owner: Ian Clark, Ilone Kelly, Megan & Shawn Hawkins
  • Breeder: A S McLachlan & Waikato Stud Ltd
  • Sire: SACRED FALLS (NZ) 2009
  • Dam: CELEBES SEA (NZ) 2004
  • Foaling: 4 Oct 2018

Current Nominations

Current Fields

Performance stats

Recent starts
Form
  • 77988
1st up
  • 5-0-2
2nd up
  • 3-0-0
Fresh 30
  • 1-0-0
Fresh 90
  • 4-0-2

Sectionals

 
TRK
Time
First 400m
Last 800m
Last 600m
Last 400m
Last 200m
8-11
31 Aug 24
CLOUDSOFT ACCOUNTING SYSTEMS 2060
2060m
H10
2.21.83
0.28.54
0.55.70
0.42.69
0.29.19
0.16.16
8-12
17 Aug 24
STEEL TUBE 2000
2000m
H10
2.22.14
0.27.37
0.58.05
0.43.93
0.29.19
0.15.82
9-13
4 Aug 24
LA NUOVA 2100
2100m
S7
2.17.76
0.26.11
0.50.46
0.37.77
0.25.79
0.13.01
7-14
27 Jul 24
THE LINTON FAMILY MEMORIAL
1600m
H10
1.42.94
0.26.89
0.51.94
0.39.67
0.26.69
0.13.27
7-14
28 Jun 24
CAVALLO FARMS & CHRIS RUTTEN BLOODSTOCK HANDICAP
1600m
H10
1.43.79
0.27.48
0.52.68
0.40.06
0.27.51
0.13.94
6-12
15 Jun 24
WELLINGTON SEAMARKET 1400
1400m
H10
1.29.31
0.27.84
0.49.92
0.37.86
0.24.55
0.12.44
U-6
28 May 24
OPN CATCHWEIGHT 1000 - HEAT 8
1000m
S6
-
-
-
-
-
-
9-13
30 Nov 23
FEILDTECH COMMUNICATIONS
2200m
S5
-
0.27.30
0.47.66
0.35.65
0.23.95
0.11.94
6-14
25 Nov 23
WAIPINE LOGGING/JOHN TURKINGTON FORESTRY 2040
2040m
S6
2.13.12
0.28.24
0.49.67
0.37.58
0.25.47
0.13.06
1=-9
27 Oct 23
ENTAIN - NZB INSURANCE PEARL SERIES RACE
1600m
S7
1.40.16
0.27.21
0.49.25
0.36.66
0.23.53
0.12.66
7-16
21 Oct 23
$400,000 TAB CLASSIC DECEMBER 9
1600m
S6
1.40.11
0.25.68
0.47.77
0.35.67
0.24.08
0.12.97
5-11
28 Sep 23
NZB AIRFREIGHT 1550
1550m
H10
1.42.19
0.27.41
0.52.96
0.40.53
0.27.96
0.14.09
1-9
26 Aug 23
HUMPHRIES CONSTRUCTION 1550
1550m
H10
1.40.92
0.27.08
0.51.48
0.39.01
0.26.58
0.13.51
8-14
6 Aug 23
DENIS WHEELER EARTHWORKS MAIDEN
1400m
H10
1.30.87
0.26.36
0.50.84
0.38.29
0.25.82
0.13.04
2-9
14 Jul 23
JCE CONSTRUCT MAIDEN
1200m
H10
1.16.82
0.27.84
0.48.98
0.37.30
0.25.66
0.13.09
14-14
16 Dec 22
SHIRLEY'S YUMMY STRAWBERRIES
1200m
S7
1.26.61
0.28.59
0.58.02
0.45.87
0.30.87
0.24.86
U-7
29 Nov 22
OPN CATCHWEIGHT 1000 - HEAT 5
1000m
S5
-
-
-
-
-
-
7-10
27 Aug 22
PASLODE NZ 1400
1400m
H10
1.35.73
0.00.00
0.54.85
0.35.61
0.27.67
0.13.60
3-12
7 Aug 22
TARANAKI KITCHEN SPECIALISTS
1400m
H10
1.36.19
0.27.70
0.54.56
0.40.92
0.26.23
0.13.80
U-7
19 Jul 22
MDN CATCHWEIGHT 1000 - HEAT 7
1000m
H10
-
-
-
-
-
-
U-8
28 Jun 22
MDN CATCHWEIGHT 1000 - HEAT 6
1000m
H9
-
-
-
-
-
-

Career stats

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In-depth racing review

8-11 31 Aug 24 2060m  CLOUDSOFT ACCOUNTING SYSTEMS 2060 View video › $25,000
WANG  Heavy10 Rating 65 Benchmark* Midf 3w open,urged tn,wknd, 2.21.83, 600m - 0.42.69 Kavish Chowdhoory $375
  • 2.19.02, Flat
  • 17.4L
  • Bar: 11
  • SP: $8.40
  • Rtg: 58 (-1)
  • Wgt: 55.0
  • Car: 55.0
  • LWD: 55.0
  • 1: The Finnster, 59.0
  • 2: Jerricoop, 53.5
  • 6 1/4 LEN:2 3/4 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Standard Bit
8-12 17 Aug 24 2000m  STEEL TUBE 2000 View video › $35,000
TARA  Heavy10 Rating 65 Benchmark* Slow,rear,wdr tn, pressed on, 2.22.14, 600m - 0.43.93 Chris Dell $525
  • 2.19.12, Flat
  • 17.1L
  • Bar: 3
  • SP: $9.90
  • Rtg: 59 (-1)
  • Wgt: 55.0
  • Car: 55.0
  • LWD: 54.0
  • 1: What A Charma, 58.0
  • 2: Cocktail Lad, 59.0
  • 9 1/2 LEN:1 3/4 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Standard Bit
  • Stipe Comment: Slow to begin.
9-13 4 Aug 24 2100m  LA NUOVA 2100 View video › $17,000
EGMN  Soft7 Rating 60 HCP 10th otr,undr rd tn,plugged away, 2.17.76, 600m - 0.37.77 Chris Dell $340
  • 2.16.46, Flat
  • 7.6L
  • Bar: 9
  • SP: $8.50
  • Rtg: 60 (-1)
  • Wgt: 58.0
  • Car: 58.0
  • LWD: 55.5
  • 1: Irrigate, 55.0
  • 2: Perfectmanz, 60.0
  • 1/2 LEN:1 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Standard Bit
7-14 27 Jul 24 1600m  THE LINTON FAMILY MEMORIAL View video › $35,000
OTAK  Heavy10 Rating 65 Benchmark* Slow,14th inr,wdr tn, ran on wide, 1.42.94, 600m - 0.39.67 Jeetesh Mudhoo $525
  • 1.42.05, Flat
  • 5.5L
  • Bar: 12
  • SP: $16.70
  • Rtg: 62 (-2)
  • Wgt: 57.0
  • Car: 54.0
  • LWD: 54.0
  • 1: Helluvah Return, 53.0
  • 2: Harmonious, 55.0
  • 3/4 LEN:NECK
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Standard Bit
  • Stipe Comment: Slow to begin.
7-14 28 Jun 24 1600m  CAVALLO FARMS & CHRIS RUTTEN BLOODSTOCK HANDICAP View video › $17,000
OTAK  Heavy10 Rating 65 Benchmark* Slow,midf bunch to tn,boxed away, 1.43.79, 600m - 0.40.06 Ayush Mudhoo $340
  • 1.42.35, Flat
  • 8.4L
  • Bar: 7
  • SP: $5.30
  • Rtg: 63 (-1)
  • Wgt: 57.0
  • Car: 53.0
  • LWD: 54.0
  • 1: Eyegeegee, 58.5
  • 2: Cee Are El, 55.0
  • NECK:1 3/4 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Standard Bit
  • Stipe Comment: Slow away.
6-12 15 Jun 24 1400m  WELLINGTON SEAMARKET 1400 View video › $35,000
WELL  Heavy10 Rating 65 Benchmark* 9th outr,5th wdr tn, boxed on, 1.29.31, 600m - 0.37.86 Ayush Mudhoo $525
  • 1.28.50, Flat
  • 5.0L
  • Bar: 11
  • SP: $12.30
  • Rtg: 64 (-1)
  • Wgt: 57.5
  • Car: 53.5
  • LWD: 54.0
  • 1: Ghazzah (AUS), 59.5
  • 2: Knock Off, 59.0
  • 1/2 HEAD:1 1/4 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Standard Bit
U-6 28 May 24 1000m  OPN Catchweight 1000 - Heat 8 View video › $0
FOXT  Soft6 OPN HCP Jeetesh Mudhoo $0
  • 1.03.65, Flat
  • Bar: 2
  • SP: $0.00
  • Rtg: 64
  • Wgt: 0.0
  • Car: 0.0
  • LWD: 0.0
  • 1: Tivaci Princess, 0.0
  • 2: Sheez Dominant, 0.0
  • 3/4 LEN:1/2 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Standard Bit
9-13 30 Nov 23 2200m  FEILDTECH COMMUNICATIONS View video › $40,000
OTAK  Soft5 Rating 75 Benchmark* Slw,7th otr,bk wdr cnr,no danger, , 600m - 0.35.65 Madan Singh $600
  • 2.17.31, Flat
  • 6.0L
  • Bar: 5
  • SP: $19.90
  • Rtg: 64
  • Wgt: 54.0
  • Car: 54.0
  • LWD: 54.0
  • 1: Never Look Back, 56.0
  • 2: Weneedashock, 56.5
  • 1 LEN:3/4 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Standard Bit
  • Stipe Comment: Slow to begin.
6-14 25 Nov 23 2040m  WAIPINE LOGGING/JOHN TURKINGTON FORESTRY 2040 View video › $40,000
WANG  Soft6 Rating 65 Benchmark* Slow,13th inr,6th cnr,btld on, 2.13.12, 600m - 0.37.58 Mereana Hudson $600
  • 2.12.03, Flat
  • 7.3L
  • Bar: 2
  • SP: $10.60
  • Rtg: 64
  • Wgt: 57.5
  • Car: 57.5
  • LWD: 54.0
  • 1: Tutin Cans, 58.0
  • 2: Jackaroo, 55.5
  • 2 1/4 LEN:1 3/4 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Standard Bit
  • Stipe Comment: Slow to begin, then contacted, losing ground.
1=-9 27 Oct 23 1600m  ENTAIN - NZB INSURANCE PEARL SERIES RACE View video › $18,500
TARA  Soft7 Rating 65 Benchmark Fillies and Mares* 5th otr,wdr cnr,out,big finish,1st=, 1.40.16, 600m - 0.36.66 Mereana Hudson $6,845
  • 1.40.16, Flat
  • .0L
  • Bar: 2
  • SP: $11.00
  • Rtg: 61 (+3)
  • Wgt: 58.0
  • Car: 58.0
  • LWD: 57.0
  • 1: Bow Hill, 59.5
  • 3: Hanakin, 58.5
  • DEAD HEAT:NECK
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Standard Bit
7-16 21 Oct 23 1600m  $400,000 TAB CLASSIC DECEMBER 9 View video › $40,000
WELL  Soft6 Rating 65 Benchmark* 10th otr to cnr,out,game fin inr, 1.40.11, 600m - 0.35.67 Mereana Hudson $600
  • 1.39.53, Flat
  • 3.6L
  • Bar: 6
  • SP: $21.40
  • Rtg: 62 (-1)
  • Wgt: 56.5
  • Car: 56.5
  • LWD: 54.0
  • 1: Frank The Tank, 58.0
  • 2: Comedy, 59.0
  • 1/2 NECK:3/4 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Standard Bit
5-11 28 Sep 23 1550m  NZB AIRFREIGHT 1550 View video › $18,500
MTU  Heavy10 Rating 65 Benchmark* Slw,10th,clsr wide cn,ran on gamely, 1.42.19, 600m - 0.40.53 Mereana Hudson $370
  • 1.41.48, Flat
  • 3.9L
  • Bar: 9
  • SP: $6.80
  • Rtg: 62
  • Wgt: 56.5
  • Car: 56.5
  • LWD: 54.5
  • 1: Grand Prospect, 56.0
  • 2: Sharada, 52.0
  • 3/4 LEN:NECK
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Standard Bit
  • Stipe Comment: Slow to begin.
1-9 26 Aug 23 1550m  HUMPHRIES CONSTRUCTION 1550 View video › $25,000
MTU  Heavy10 MDN Easd,clr last,clsr 700,kikd,strong, 1.40.92, 600m - 0.39.01 Mereana Hudson $14,375
  • 1.40.92, Flat
  • 2.3L
  • Bar: 9
  • SP: $8.20
  • Rtg: 51 (+11)
  • Wgt: 56.5
  • Car: 56.5
  • LWD: 56.5
  • 2: Maggies Choice, 56.5
  • 3: Keen On Bubbles, 56.5
  • 2 1/4 LEN:4 1/2 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Standard Bit
  • Stipe Comment: Restrained from its wide draw to obtain cover.
8-14 6 Aug 23 1400m  DENIS WHEELER EARTHWORKS MAIDEN View video › $17,000
EGMN  Heavy10 MDN 5bk inr,wdr cn,beat stragglers, 1.30.87, 600m - 0.38.29 Mereana Hudson $340
  • 1.29.74, Flat
  • 6.8L
  • Bar: 3
  • SP: $6.80
  • Rtg: 52 (-1)
  • Wgt: 56.5
  • Car: 56.5
  • LWD: 56.5
  • 1: Bassoroc, 56.5
  • 2: Keen On Bubbles, 55.5
  • 1/2 LEN:1 3/4 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Standard Bit
2-9 14 Jul 23 1200m  JCE CONSTRUCT MAIDEN View video › $14,000
OTAK  Heavy10 MDN Slow,dist 10th,cut cn,big fin,misd, 1.16.82, 600m - 0.37.30 Mereana Hudson $2,520
  • 1.16.81, Flat
  • .1L
  • Bar: 7
  • SP: $26.00
  • Rtg: 50 (+2)
  • Wgt: 56.5
  • Car: 56.5
  • LWD: 56.5
  • 1: Conway O'Ceirin, 58.5
  • 3: Tiger Lily, 56.5
  • 1/2 HEAD:NECK
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Standard Bit
14-14 16 Dec 22 1200m  SHIRLEY'S YUMMY STRAWBERRIES View video › $14,000
OTAK  Soft7 MDN Slow,14th,drifted away,vet problem, 1.26.61, 600m - 0.45.87 Shaun McKay $0
  • 1.14.08, Flat
  • 78.3L
  • Bar: 9
  • SP: $59.50
  • Rtg: 50
  • Wgt: 56.5
  • Car: 56.5
  • LWD: 55.0
  • 1: Diamond Thief, 57.0
  • 2: Belle's Echo, 56.5
  • 1 LEN:NOSE
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Standard Bit
  • Stipe Comment: Tailed off. Post race vet revealed poor recovery rate
U-7 29 Nov 22 1000m  OPN Catchweight 1000 - Heat 5 View video › $0
WODV  Soft5 OPN HCP Ashvin Mudhoo $0
  • 1.00.31, Flat
  • Bar: 2
  • SP: $0.00
  • Rtg: 50
  • Wgt: 0.0
  • Car: 0.0
  • LWD: 0.0
  • 1: Gucci Belt, 0.0
  • 2: Phinston, 0.0
  • 1 LEN:1/2 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Standard Bit
7-10 27 Aug 22 1400m  PASLODE NZ 1400 View video › $15,000
MTU  Heavy10 MDN 8th otr to 600,urged faded away, 1.35.73, 600m - 0.35.61 Ashvin Mudhoo $300
  • 1.32.97, Flat
  • 15.8L
  • Bar: 7
  • SP: $11.50
  • Rtg: 51 (-1)
  • Wgt: 56.5
  • Car: 54.5
  • LWD: 54.0
  • 1: Loox Like A Pro, 56.5
  • 2: Cee Are El, 53.5
  • 2 LEN:2 1/4 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Standard Bit
3-12 7 Aug 22 1400m  TARANAKI KITCHEN SPECIALISTS View video › $14,000
EGMN  Heavy10 MDN On pace,behind pace cn,fought on, 1.36.19, 600m - 0.40.92 Jeetesh Mudhoo $1,260
  • 1.34.85, Flat
  • 7.3L
  • Bar: 2
  • SP: $57.20
  • Rtg: 45 (+6)
  • Wgt: 56.5
  • Car: 53.5
  • LWD: 56.0
  • 1: Grease Lightning, 54.5
  • 2: Loox Like A Pro, 56.5
  • 1/2 LEN:6 3/4 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Standard Bit
U-7 19 Jul 22 1000m  MDN Catchweight 1000 - Heat 7 View video › $0
FOXT  Heavy10 MDN Jeetesh Mudhoo $0
  • 1.06.39, Flat
  • Bar: 3
  • SP: $0.00
  • Rtg: 45
  • Wgt: 0.0
  • Car: 0.0
  • LWD: 0.0
  • 1: Sea The Dream, 0.0
  • 2: Capital Expense, 0.0
  • 1 1/2 LEN:1 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Standard Bit
U-8 28 Jun 22 1000m  MDN Catchweight 1000 - Heat 6 View video › $0
FOXT  Heavy9 MDN Jeetesh Mudhoo $0
  • 1.05.88, Flat
  • Bar: 4
  • SP: $0.00
  • Rtg: 45
  • Wgt: 0.0
  • Car: 0.0
  • LWD: 0.0
  • 1: Checkpoint Charlie, 0.0
  • 2: Erebus, 0.0
  • SHORT HEAD:5 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Standard Bit

Chris Dell

  • Age: 32
  • Location: Auckland
  • Current Premiership Place Flat: 22
  • Rides since last win: 7

Current Declarations ›

With Horse

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

With Trainer

  • Starts 15
  • Wins 1
  • Place 3
  • S/R 15.0

This Going (Heavy)

  • Starts 979
  • Wins 87
  • Place 170
  • S/R 11.3

On Course (New Plymouth Raceway)

  • Starts 135
  • Wins 6
  • Place 32
  • S/R 22.5

Jockey Performance Stats

Recent rides
  • 27427
  All 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th U Prizemoney
Career 2764 212 229 240 279 252 1552 $4,355,589
G & L 102 7 7 8 6 6 68 $701,750
2024/25 42 5 4 6 4 2 21 $93,985
2023/24 332 39 33 42 38 28 152 $1,170,340
2022/23 129 5 8 20 9 15 72 $222,035
2021/22 323 38 34 28 29 26 168 $844,087
2020/21 165 4 13 17 12 14 105 $130,122
2019/20 112 6 10 3 13 12 68 $142,025
2018/19 216 6 9 9 16 20 156 $198,560
2017/18 159 11 5 8 21 16 98 $155,825
2016/17 48 2 2 1 6 2 35 $35,525
2015/16 161 7 7 9 16 14 108 $143,090
2014/15 111 10 8 10 6 7 70 $130,150
2013/14 210 15 20 19 19 21 116 $197,855
2012/13 347 23 38 29 47 30 180 $361,913
2011/12 358 37 34 32 40 38 177 $502,603
2010/11 30 3 1 4 0 3 19 $14,925
2009/10 8 0 2 2 1 2 1 $4,650
2008/09 9 1 1 0 2 2 3 $7,150
2007/08 4 0 0 1 0 0 3 $750

Ilone Kelly

  • Location: Levin
  • Horses in Training: 40

With Jockey (Chris Dell)

  • Starts 15
  • Wins 1
  • Place 3
  • S/R 15.0

This Going (Heavy)

  • Starts 672
  • Wins 60
  • Place 154
  • S/R 11.2

On Course (New Plymouth Raceway)

  • Starts 186
  • Wins 17
  • Place 30
  • S/R 10.9
Current Premiership Place Flat 62
Starts Since Last Win 13

Trainer Performance Stats

Recent starts
  • 05943
  All 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th U Prizemoney
Career 1492 124 148 141 158 151 770 $1,919,329
G & L 44 2 6 5 4 2 25 $167,585
2024/25 22 1 3 2 2 2 12 $46,165
2023/24 183 15 14 23 18 18 95 $449,363
2022/23 157 7 21 14 13 16 86 $183,790
2021/22 77 3 6 8 10 14 36 $94,520
2020/21 67 5 8 3 7 10 34 $64,783
2019/20 22 3 3 1 3 2 10 $45,850
2018/19 33 4 7 5 5 2 10 $73,190
2017/18 28 1 2 3 3 2 17 $25,750
2016/17 41 5 8 5 5 4 14 $103,235
2015/16 29 3 2 3 2 2 17 $40,350
2014/15 19 2 0 0 0 3 14 $9,600
2013/14 17 1 1 2 2 0 11 $14,100
2012/13 33 3 2 1 0 1 26 $33,745
2011/12 25 2 2 1 2 4 14 $19,850
2010/11 31 4 8 2 2 6 9 $52,075
2009/10 20 1 3 2 0 3 11 $11,025
2008/09 36 1 1 3 6 6 19 $13,525
2007/08 26 3 3 2 2 3 13 $53,412
2006/07 32 4 1 2 3 5 17 $66,575
2005/06 40 6 5 4 7 2 16 $63,425
2004/05 81 8 6 8 10 8 41 $89,210
2003/04 64 5 8 7 8 7 29 $89,513
2002/03 42 6 4 3 4 1 24 $67,438
2001/02 23 0 3 0 3 3 14 $13,375
2000/01 68 7 5 9 14 2 31 $52,388
1999/00 53 4 7 2 2 5 33 $31,420
1998/99 70 6 4 9 6 8 37 $30,208
1997/98 35 3 0 4 4 3 21 $17,265
1996/97 53 5 4 7 6 3 28 $29,730
1995/96 25 3 3 2 2 3 12 $16,300
1994/95 19 0 2 2 2 1 12 $3,150
1993/94 7 0 0 1 1 1 4 $650
1990/91 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 $0
1989/90 5 1 1 1 0 0 2 $5,930
1988/89 8 2 1 0 4 1 0 $8,425
View Ain't Bad (NZ) 2018's full breeding profile ›