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Love Letter (NZ) 2018

Trainer: - / -

Training Location: -

Race info

  • Flat Rating: 62
  • Steeple Rating: 0
  • Hurdle Rating: 0
  • Current Gear:
    • Approved Plates
    • Blinkers
    • Lugging Bit
    • Tongue Tie

Horse Details

6YO Brown Mare

  • Owner: T V Rider
  • Breeder: R Awburn, P & S Vossen & P J Weal
  • Sire: WROTE (IRE) 2009
  • Dam: DIVINE RIO (NZ) 2007
  • Foaling: 15 Nov 2018

Current Nominations

Current Fields

Performance stats

Recent starts
Form
  • X000X
1st up
  • 6-1-1
2nd up
  • 3-0-1
Fresh 30
  • 3-0-1
Fresh 90
  • 3-1-0

Sectionals

 
TRK
Time
First 400m
Last 800m
Last 600m
Last 400m
Last 200m
17-18
9 Dec 23
TOTARA LODGE PREMIER
1600m
G3
1.38.35
0.25.32
0.47.33
0.35.16
0.23.61
0.12.32
11-16
21 Oct 23
$400,000 TAB CLASSIC DECEMBER 9
1600m
S6
1.40.63
0.25.60
0.48.34
0.36.96
0.24.87
0.13.11
13-13
23 Sep 23
NUFARM/ PROPERTY BROKERS 1400
1400m
H10
1.31.43
0.25.48
0.52.33
0.40.79
0.28.19
0.14.91
U-8
13 Sep 23
OPN CATCHWEIGHT 1200 - HEAT 14
1200m
G3
-
-
-
-
-
-
U-8
29 Aug 23
OPN CATCHWEIGHT 1000 - HEAT 13
1000m
S7
-
-
-
-
-
-
9-11
14 Apr 23
CARTERS ASHHURST POHANGINA CUP
2100m
G4
2.10.89
0.26.62
0.46.91
0.35.75
0.24.79
0.13.06
2-14
26 Mar 23
KURIPUNI SPORTS BAR & TAB MASTERTON CUP
2050m
S5
2.06.34
0.26.34
0.47.69
0.35.91
0.24.06
0.12.04
10-11
10 Feb 23
WAIROA RACING CLUB @ HASTINGS 19 FEB HANDICAP
1600m
S5
1.38.36
0.26.74
0.47.62
0.35.76
0.23.34
0.12.36
8-10
21 Jan 23
IL TEMPO 1600
1600m
S5
1.36.89
0.25.38
0.46.81
0.35.22
0.23.56
0.12.31
1-9
31 Dec 22
MONSTAVISION HANDICAP
1600m
S5
1.37.93
0.25.63
0.47.63
0.35.23
0.23.10
0.11.32
10-15
17 Dec 22
NZB KARAKA 2023 TRAINERS SERIES 1600
1600m
S7
1.40.66
0.26.98
0.49.14
0.37.17
0.24.87
0.12.84
15-16
3 Dec 22
GREYHOUNDS MAKE GREAT PETS PREMIER
1600m
S6
1.40.12
0.26.20
0.49.60
0.37.66
0.25.41
0.12.98
10-10
27 Oct 22
MACMILLAN ACCOUNTANTS 1230
1230m
S7
1.16.21
0.25.04
0.49.57
0.37.87
0.24.79
0.12.47
3-4
18 Aug 22
OPN CATCHWEIGHT 1000 - HEAT 1
1000m
SYN
-
-
-
-
-
-
7-11
2 Mar 22
LITTLE AVONDALE LOWLAND STAKES
2100m
G4
2.12.71
0.26.41
0.46.84
0.34.96
0.23.42
0.12.02
2-9
20 Feb 22
NELSON GOODLEY MEMORIAL MILE
1600m
S5
1.37.60
0.26.32
0.47.36
0.35.35
0.23.28
0.11.94
3-12
29 Jan 22
NEW ZEALAND BLOODSTOCK DESERT GOLD STAKES
1600m
G4
1.36.92
0.25.48
0.47.29
0.35.17
0.23.53
0.12.13
5-14
13 Jan 22
CAVALLO FARM & CHRIS RUTTEN BLOODSTOCK HANDICAP
1600m
G4
1.36.38
0.25.40
0.47.51
0.36.21
0.23.82
0.11.80
3-10
30 Dec 21
KINLOCH TROPHY RACE
1300m
G3
1.18.34
0.25.18
0.46.88
0.35.08
0.23.29
0.11.69
1-12
1 Dec 21
LANCE LAWSON 1230
1230m
S7
1.14.55
0.25.73
0.47.02
0.35.53
0.23.74
0.12.23
U-6
3 Nov 21
MDN CATCHWEIGHT 1000 - HEAT 8
1000m
S5
-
-
-
-
-
-
U-6
19 Oct 21
MDN 3YO CATCHWEIGHT 1000 - HEAT 12
1000m
H9
-
-
-
-
-
-

Career stats

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In-depth racing review

17-18 9 Dec 23 1600m Premier Meeting Premier MeetingTOTARA LODGE PREMIER View video › $65,000
WELL  Good3 Rating 65 Benchmark* Slw,17th inr,out wdr 400,no finish, 1.38.35, 600m - 0.35.16 Temyia Taiaroa $0
  • 1.36.64, Flat
  • 11.9L
  • Bar: 8
  • SP: $47.80
  • Rtg: 64 (-2)
  • Wgt: 57.5
  • Car: 56.5
  • LWD: 55.0
  • 1: Nereus, 59.0
  • 2: Lhasa (AUS), 60.0
  • 3 1/2 LEN:1/2 HEAD
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers, Tongue Tie
  • Stipe Comment: Slow away.
11-16 21 Oct 23 1600m  $400,000 TAB CLASSIC DECEMBER 9 View video › $40,000
WELL  Soft6 Rating 65 Benchmark* 5bk inr,out 600,imp wd,no dash, 1.40.63, 600m - 0.36.96 Darryl Bradley $0
  • 1.39.53, Flat
  • 6.7L
  • Bar: 2
  • SP: $22.70
  • Rtg: 65 (-1)
  • Wgt: 58.0
  • Car: 58.0
  • LWD: 54.0
  • 1: Frank The Tank, 58.0
  • 2: Comedy, 59.0
  • 1/2 NECK:3/4 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers on, Tongue Tie
13-13 23 Sep 23 1400m  NUFARM/ PROPERTY BROKERS 1400 View video › $40,000
MTU  Heavy10 Rating 75 Benchmark* 4bk inr,slipd 600,cut cn,no danger, 1.31.43, 600m - 0.40.79 Temyia Taiaroa $0
  • 1.28.48, Flat
  • 17.0L
  • Bar: 1
  • SP: $54.30
  • Rtg: 67 (-2)
  • Wgt: 54.0
  • Car: 53.0
  • LWD: 54.0
  • 1: Queen Of Spades, 54.5
  • 2: Hacksaw Ridge, 59.5
  • 1 1/2 LEN:1 1/2 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Tongue Tie
  • Stipe Comment: Briefly lost its footing passing the 600 metres.
U-8 13 Sep 23 1200m  OPN Catchweight 1200 - Heat 14 View video › $0
FOXT  Good3 OPN HCP Jim Chung $0
  • 1.16.12, Flat
  • Bar: 7
  • SP: $0.00
  • Rtg: 67
  • Wgt: 0.0
  • Car: 0.0
  • LWD: 0.0
  • 1: Platinum Sixty Six, 0.0
  • 2: Kelly Coe, 0.0
  • HEAD:NOSE
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers, Tongue Tie
U-8 29 Aug 23 1000m  OPN Catchweight 1000 - Heat 13 View video › $0
FOXT  Soft7 OPN HCP Temyia Taiaroa $0
  • 1.04.69, Flat
  • Bar: 2
  • SP: $0.00
  • Rtg: 67
  • Wgt: 0.0
  • Car: 0.0
  • LWD: 0.0
  • 1: Pepeha, 0.0
  • 2: Mermaid, 0.0
  • 2 1/4 LEN:1 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers, Tongue Tie
9-11 14 Apr 23 2100m  CARTERS ASHHURST POHANGINA CUP View video › $30,000
MTU  Good4 Rating 75 Benchmark* 9th 3w opn,up wdr cn,tough run, 2.10.89, 600m - 0.35.75 Temyia Taiaroa $450
  • 2.09.25, Flat
  • 10.8L
  • Bar: 8
  • SP: $15.00
  • Rtg: 68 (-1)
  • Wgt: 54.5
  • Car: 52.5
  • LWD: 54.0
  • 1: Kingfisher Lad (AUS), 57.0
  • 2: Subtle Point, 59.5
  • 3/4 LEN:3/4 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers, Tongue Tie
  • Stipe Comment: Began awkwardly. Raced three-wide without cover throughout.
2-14 26 Mar 23 2050m  KURIPUNI SPORTS BAR & TAB MASTERTON CUP View video › $25,000
WAIR  Soft5 Rating 75 Benchmark* Wd,7th 3w cv,led cn,cght late,game, 2.06.34, 600m - 0.35.91 Temyia Taiaroa $4,625
  • 2.06.30, Flat
  • .2L
  • Bar: 10
  • SP: $40.00
  • Rtg: 67 (+1)
  • Wgt: 54.0
  • Car: 52.0
  • LWD: 54.0
  • 1: Pinion, 57.5
  • 3: Princess Ani, 51.0
  • 1/2 NECK:1 1/2 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers, Tongue Tie
  • Stipe Comment: Raced wide without cover for the majority of the event.
10-11 10 Feb 23 1600m  WAIROA RACING CLUB @ HASTINGS 19 FEB HANDICAP View video › $30,000
HAWK  Soft5 Rating 75 Benchmark* 11th otr to 600,wdr cn,out,no fin, 1.38.36, 600m - 0.35.76 Temyia Taiaroa $450
  • 1.36.96, Flat
  • 9.4L
  • Bar: 2
  • SP: $12.10
  • Rtg: 68 (-1)
  • Wgt: 54.5
  • Car: 52.5
  • LWD: 54.0
  • 1: Wolfgang, 56.5
  • 2: Hot Salsa, 57.0
  • HEAD:NOSE
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers, Tongue Tie (1st time)
8-10 21 Jan 23 1600m  IL TEMPO 1600 View video › $30,000
WELL  Soft5 Rating 75 Benchmark* 5bk inr,wdr cn,out,urged,no finish, 1.36.89, 600m - 0.35.22 Lily Sutherland $450
  • 1.35.61, Flat
  • 9.2L
  • Bar: 8
  • SP: $8.00
  • Rtg: 68
  • Wgt: 54.5
  • Car: 52.0
  • LWD: 54.0
  • 1: Pearl Of Alsace, 54.5
  • 2: Boston Strong Boy, 54.0
  • 1/2 LEN:2 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers
  • Stipe Comment: Buffeted start losing ground
1-9 31 Dec 22 1600m  MONSTAVISION HANDICAP View video › $14,000
HAWK  Soft5 Rating 65 Benchmark* Akw,9th inr,imp wd 600,big finish, 1.37.93, 600m - 0.35.23 Temyia Taiaroa $7,840
  • 1.37.93, Flat
  • 1.8L
  • Bar: 3
  • SP: $8.10
  • Rtg: 62 (+6)
  • Wgt: 57.0
  • Car: 55.0
  • LWD: 56.0
  • 2: Makkaldee, 59.0
  • 3: Sequoia Star, 56.0
  • 1 3/4 LEN:1/2 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers
  • Stipe Comment: Slow away.
10-15 17 Dec 22 1600m  NZB KARAKA 2023 TRAINERS SERIES 1600 View video › $30,000
WELL  Soft7 Rating 65 Benchmark* Cght 4w,6th 3w cv 800,chl cn,faded, 1.40.66, 600m - 0.37.17 Michael McNab $450
  • 1.39.63, Flat
  • 6.9L
  • Bar: 15
  • SP: $11.70
  • Rtg: 63 (-1)
  • Wgt: 57.0
  • Car: 57.0
  • LWD: 54.0
  • 1: Dennismac, 55.5
  • 2: Whaea Meri, 57.0
  • 1/2 LEN:2 1/2 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers
15-16 3 Dec 22 1600m Premier Meeting Premier MeetingGREYHOUNDS MAKE GREAT PETS PREMIER View video › $50,000
WELL  Soft6 Rating 65 Benchmark* 6bk inr,out,never emerged, 1.40.12, 600m - 0.37.66 Craig Grylls $0
  • 1.38.16, Flat
  • 12.2L
  • Bar: 11
  • SP: $11.20
  • Rtg: 65 (-2)
  • Wgt: 58.0
  • Car: 58.0
  • LWD: 54.0
  • 1: Apache Anne, 57.0
  • 2: Flower Of Wanaka, 55.0
  • 2 LEN:3 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers
10-10 27 Oct 22 1230m  MACMILLAN ACCOUNTANTS 1230 View video › $14,000
ROTO  Soft7 Rating 65 Benchmark* Akw,slow,rear group all the way, 1.16.21, 600m - 0.37.87 Lisa Allpress $280
  • 1.14.90, Flat
  • 7.8L
  • Bar: 7
  • SP: $4.30
  • Rtg: 65
  • Wgt: 58.0
  • Car: 58.0
  • LWD: 55.0
  • 1: Matter Of Honour (AUS), 56.5
  • 2: Mr Rainbow, 57.0
  • 1 1/4 LEN:1 1/2 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers
  • Stipe Comment: Slow to begin. Finished last. Performed below market expectations. When questioned, rider could offer no explanation. Underwent a post race veterinary examination which did not reveal any abnormalities.
3-4 18 Aug 22 1000m  OPN Catchweight 1000 - Heat 1 View video › $0
MTU  Synthetic OPN HCP Kate Hercock $0
  • 0.59.85, Flat
  • Bar: 3
  • SP: $0.00
  • Rtg: 65
  • Wgt: 0.0
  • Car: 0.0
  • LWD: 0.0
  • 1: Secret Amour, 0.0
  • 2: Glide Queen, 0.0
  • HEAD:4 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers
7-11 2 Mar 22 2100m Group 2 Group 2LITTLE AVONDALE LOWLAND STAKES View video › $110,000
HAWK  Good4 3YOF SW 10th otr,7th wide cn,made ground, 2.12.71, 600m - 0.34.96 Sam Weatherley $1,650
  • 2.11.40, Flat
  • 8.7L
  • Bar: 9
  • SP: $8.80
  • Rtg: 65
  • Wgt: 56.5
  • Car: 56.5
  • LWD: 56.5
  • 1: Self Obsession, 56.5
  • 2: One Dream One Soul, 56.5
  • 1/2 LEN:2 1/4 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers
2-9 20 Feb 22 1600m  NELSON GOODLEY MEMORIAL MILE View video › $12,000
HAWK  Soft5 Rating 65 Benchmark* Easd,9th otr,4th 4w cn,tried hard, 1.37.60, 600m - 0.35.35 Sam Weatherley $2,160
  • 1.37.51, Flat
  • .5L
  • Bar: 9
  • SP: $3.10
  • Rtg: 65
  • Wgt: 57.5
  • Car: 57.5
  • LWD: 54.0
  • 1: One Dream One Soul, 54.0
  • 3: Ask Pa, 56.0
  • 1/2 LEN:1 3/4 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers
  • Stipe Comment: Restrained from wide draw
3-12 29 Jan 22 1600m Group 3 Group 3NEW ZEALAND BLOODSTOCK DESERT GOLD STAKES View video › $80,000
WELL  Good4 3YOF SW Easd,10th otr 1200,big fin wide, 1.36.92, 600m - 0.35.17 Sam Weatherley $7,200
  • 1.35.88, Flat
  • 6.8L
  • Bar: 11
  • SP: $20.10
  • Rtg: 63 (+2)
  • Wgt: 56.5
  • Car: 56.5
  • LWD: 56.5
  • 1: La Crique, 56.5
  • 2: Sassy Merlot, 56.5
  • 4 1/2 LEN:2 1/4 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers
5-14 13 Jan 22 1600m  CAVALLO FARM & CHRIS RUTTEN BLOODSTOCK HANDICAP View video › $12,000
OTAK  Good4 Rating 65 Benchmark* Easd,14th,imp wd 600,had more, 1.36.38, 600m - 0.36.21 Ryan Elliot $240
  • 1.35.86, Flat
  • 3.5L
  • Bar: 12
  • SP: $7.50
  • Rtg: 63
  • Wgt: 55.5
  • Car: 55.5
  • LWD: 55.0
  • 1: The Mighty Spar, 58.0
  • 2: Barney Rubble, 58.0
  • 3/4 LEN:LONG HEAD
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers
3-10 30 Dec 21 1300m  KINLOCH TROPHY RACE View video › $12,000
TAUP  Good3 Rating 65 Benchmark* Easd bk,10th otr 900,big finish, 1.18.34, 600m - 0.35.08 Lisa Allpress $1,080
  • 1.17.87, Flat
  • 3.1L
  • Bar: 10
  • SP: $6.30
  • Rtg: 63
  • Wgt: 56.0
  • Car: 56.0
  • LWD: 56.0
  • 1: Habana (AUS), 58.0
  • 2: Valetti, 55.5
  • 2 1/4 LEN:3/4 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers
  • Stipe Comment: Restrained from a wide barrier.
1-12 1 Dec 21 1230m  LANCE LAWSON 1230 View video › $12,000
ROTO  Soft7 MDN Slow,4bk inr,clsr cnr,smart late, 1.14.55, 600m - 0.35.53 Lisa Allpress $6,720
  • 1.14.55, Flat
  • .3L
  • Bar: 3
  • SP: $11.40
  • Rtg: 45 (+18)
  • Wgt: 55.0
  • Car: 55.0
  • LWD: 55.0
  • 2: Cakebytheocean, 58.5
  • 3: Packing Tavi, 58.5
  • NECK:LONG NECK
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers
  • Stipe Comment: Began awkwardly losing ground.
U-6 3 Nov 21 1000m  MDN Catchweight 1000 - Heat 8 View video › $0
WODV  Soft5 MDN Kate Hercock $0
  • 0.59.50, Flat
  • Bar: 5
  • SP: $0.00
  • Rtg: 45
  • Wgt: 0.0
  • Car: 0.0
  • LWD: 0.0
  • 1: Hong Kong, 0.0
  • 2: Secret Falls, 0.0
  • 1/2 LEN:2 1/4 LEN
  • Raceday Gear:
U-6 19 Oct 21 1000m  MDN 3YO Catchweight 1000 - Heat 12 View video › $0
FOXT  Heavy9 MDN 3YO Kate Hercock $0
  • 1.05.06, Flat
  • Bar: 6
  • SP: $0.00
  • Rtg: 
  • Wgt: 0.0
  • Car: 0.0
  • LWD: 0.0
  • 1: Hot Footit, 0.0
  • 2: Cats In The Cradle, 0.0
  • 1/2 NECK:1 1/2 LEN
  • Raceday Gear:

Temyia Taiaroa

  • Age: 22
  • Location: Central

Current Declarations ›

With Horse

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

With Trainer

  • Starts 12
  • Wins 3
  • Place 4
  • S/R 4.0

This Going (Soft)

  • Starts 233
  • Wins 20
  • Place 37
  • S/R 11.7

On Course (Tauherenikau)

  • Starts 20
  • Wins 2
  • Place 6
  • S/R 10.0

Jockey Performance Stats

Recent rides
  • 03100
  All 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th U Prizemoney
Career 1054 86 99 95 84 93 597 $1,899,373
G & L 34 0 2 1 1 2 28 $59,150
2024/25 2 0 0 0 0 0 2 $340
2023/24 97 5 10 6 6 6 64 $214,610
2022/23 280 23 20 31 19 29 158 $541,270
2021/22 156 13 17 16 11 13 86 $240,253
2020/21 339 23 39 26 29 31 191 $535,503
2019/20 132 19 11 12 14 10 66 $322,795
2018/19 40 3 2 4 4 3 24 $42,165
2017/18 8 0 0 0 1 1 6 $2,437

Guy Lowry

  • Location: Hastings
  • Horses in Training: 42

With Jockey (Temyia Taiaroa)

  • Starts 12
  • Wins 3
  • Place 4
  • S/R 4.0

This Going (Soft)

  • Starts 299
  • Wins 37
  • Place 72
  • S/R 8.1

On Course (Tauherenikau)

  • Starts 22
  • Wins 2
  • Place 4
  • S/R 11.0
Current Premiership Place Flat 79
Starts Since Last Win 12

Trainer Performance Stats

Recent starts
  • 1432X
  All 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th U Prizemoney
Career 3077 330 286 325 321 297 1518 $5,050,503
G & L 183 15 7 17 15 18 111 $1,412,750
2024/25 14 1 1 0 0 1 11 $36,425
2023/24 131 13 20 20 9 19 50 $481,135
2022/23 121 18 17 14 9 14 49 $353,175
2021/22 114 13 10 17 15 11 48 $322,825
2020/21 153 13 10 9 14 13 94 $257,361
2019/20 146 12 14 11 17 11 81 $222,725
2018/19 182 25 19 21 12 15 90 $382,212
2017/18 160 16 9 13 16 19 87 $492,710
2016/17 122 12 6 11 13 12 68 $200,420
2015/16 154 15 14 19 10 13 83 $317,440
2014/15 155 14 12 16 22 13 78 $196,805
2013/14 213 24 20 22 31 19 97 $392,260
2012/13 183 20 10 29 18 20 86 $258,325
2011/12 221 20 26 19 22 22 112 $180,765
2010/11 180 22 16 26 19 21 76 $148,435
2009/10 138 14 18 11 16 11 68 $112,434
2008/09 109 5 4 12 15 7 66 $56,925
2007/08 76 8 6 7 7 2 46 $89,325
2006/07 123 16 10 13 13 16 55 $191,475
2005/06 90 12 14 10 9 11 34 $137,300
2004/05 62 13 10 5 8 2 24 $76,690
2003/04 43 4 7 4 8 6 14 $33,875
2002/03 32 4 3 4 5 4 12 $23,190
2001/02 36 4 2 3 2 3 22 $21,653
2000/01 27 6 1 2 1 4 13 $27,437
1999/00 30 0 3 1 2 2 22 $6,200
1998/99 39 4 3 6 7 5 14 $21,081
1997/98 10 1 1 0 0 0 8 $6,425
1996/97 13 1 0 0 1 1 10 $3,475
View Love Letter (NZ) 2018's full breeding profile ›