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Rocket Spade (AUS) 2017

Trainer: - / -

Training Location: Matamata

Race info

  • Flat Rating: 0
  • Steeple Rating: 0
  • Hurdle Rating: 0
  • Current Gear:
    • Approved Plates
    • Blinkers
    • Concussion Plates (Front)
    • Lugging Bit
    • Nose Band

Horse Details

7YO Bay Horse

  • Owner: H Y Chuang
  • Breeder: Sun Kingdom
  • Sire: FASTNET ROCK (AUS) 2001
  • Dam: AFFAIROFTHEHEART (NZ) 2005
  • Foaling: 21 Oct 2017

Current Nominations

Current Fields

Performance stats

Recent starts
Form
  • 1118X
1st up
  • 3-2-1
2nd up
  • 1-0-1
Fresh 30
  • 2-1-1
Fresh 90
  • 1-1-0

Sectionals

 
TRK
Time
First 400m
Last 800m
Last 600m
Last 400m
Last 200m
8-16
10 Apr 21
ATC DERBY
2400m
S
-
-
-
-
-
-
1-6
27 Mar 21
SNOW WILLIAMS BAYLEYS COUNTRY 3YO
1600m
G4
1.35.57
0.24.77
0.47.43
0.35.38
0.23.48
0.12.49
1-14
7 Mar 21
VODAFONE NZ DERBY
2400m
S7
2.35.51
0.27.03
0.49.88
0.37.96
0.25.39
0.13.14
1-12
20 Feb 21
AJC AVONDALE GUINEAS
2100m
G4
2.12.49
0.28.50
0.46.58
0.34.66
0.23.42
0.11.99
2-5
3 Feb 21
FASTTRACK INSURANCE 2100
2100m
G3
2.12.91
0.28.15
0.46.96
0.33.78
0.22.25
0.11.41
1-10
1 Jan 21
SKYCITY AUCKLAND GUINEAS
1600m
G3
1.34.62
0.25.84
0.46.04
0.34.03
0.22.34
0.11.64
5-11
7 Nov 20
AL BASTI EQUIWORLD DUBAI 48TH NEW ZEALAND 2000 GUINEAS
1600m
G4
1.36.53
0.26.43
0.47.54
0.34.15
0.23.95
0.12.51
4-10
24 Oct 20
JAMES AND ANNIE SARTEN MEMORIAL STAKES
1400m
G4
1.22.95
0.24.74
0.46.10
0.34.63
0.22.94
0.11.87
2-6
10 Oct 20
FAIRVIEW MOTORS MATAMATA 1400
1400m
G4
1.23.67
0.27.00
0.46.39
0.34.18
0.22.06
0.11.54
1-11
23 Sep 20
ONE AGENCY MATAMATA 1400
1400m
S5
1.23.99
0.26.32
0.47.07
0.34.67
0.22.66
0.11.94
1-9
3 Sep 20
MDN 3YO CATCHWEIGHT 1040 - HEAT 21
1040m
S5
-
-
-
-
-
-
U-9
6 Aug 20
MDN 3YO CATCHWEIGHT 1000 - HEAT 16
1000m
H8
-
-
-
-
-
-
U-9
17 Mar 20
2YO CATCHWEIGHT 1000 - HEAT 25
1000m
G4
-
-
-
-
-
-

Career stats

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In-depth racing review

Overseas starts last updated on 22 Jun 2021
8-16 10 Apr 21 2400m Group 1 ATC DERBY   $2,278,789
RAND  Soft ATC DERBY , 2.34.13 K McEvoy $21,322
  • 2.34.13, Flat
  • 5.5L
  • Bar: 2
  • SP: $0.00
  • Rtg: 
  • Wgt: 56.5
  • Car: 56.5
  • LWD: 56.5
  • 1: Explosive Jack (NZ), 56.5
  • 2: Young Werther (NZ), 56.5
  • ½ Head:Head
  • Raceday Gear:
1-6 27 Mar 21 1600m  SNOW WILLIAMS BAYLEYS COUNTRY 3YO View video › $25,000
BOPL  Good4 3YO SW+P 6th otr,imp 500,loomed 300,classy, 1.35.57, 600m - 0.35.38 Craig Grylls $13,500
  • 1.35.57, Flat
  • 2.3L
  • Bar: 6
  • SP: $2.00
  • Rtg: 93
  • Wgt: 60.5
  • Car: 60.5
  • LWD: 55.5
  • 2: Marchioness, 55.5
  • 3: Waimoku Falls, 55.5
  • 2 1/4 LEN:SHORT NECK
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Concussion Plates (Front), Lugging Bit, Blinkers, Nose Band
1-14 7 Mar 21 2400m Group 1 Group 1VODAFONE NZ DERBY View video › $1,000,000
AUCK  Soft7 3YO SW 14th otr,got gap 400,fin too well, 2.35.51, 600m - 0.37.96 Craig Grylls $600,000
  • 2.35.51, Flat
  • .2L
  • Bar: 10
  • SP: $4.30
  • Rtg: 88 (+5)
  • Wgt: 56.5
  • Car: 56.5
  • LWD: 54.5
  • 2: Milford, 56.5
  • 3: Frontman, 56.5
  • SHORT NECK:SHORT HEAD
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Concussion Plates (Front), Lugging Bit, Blinkers, Nose Band
  • Stipe Comment: Got its head up and raced ungenerously when being steadied off heels near the 1900 metres. Lay out under pressure in the straight.
1-12 20 Feb 21 2100m Group 2 Group 2AJC AVONDALE GUINEAS View video › $120,000
AUCK  Good4 3YO SW Hmp 2000,9th ot,clsr 400,chl,strong, 2.12.49, 600m - 0.34.66 Craig Grylls $64,800
  • 2.12.49, Flat
  • .3L
  • Bar: 4
  • SP: $2.30
  • Rtg: 83 (+5)
  • Wgt: 56.5
  • Car: 56.5
  • LWD: 54.5
  • 2: Jason Belltree, 56.5
  • 3: On Display, 56.5
  • NECK:LONG NECK
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Concussion Plates (Front), Lugging Bit, Blinkers, Nose Band
  • Stipe Comment: Hampered near the 2000 metres. Made the first turn awkwardly.
2-5 3 Feb 21 2100m  FASTTRACK INSURANCE 2100 View video › $20,000
WAIK  Good3 OPN HCP Akw,4th,kn,3w 400,ld 250,cght late, 2.12.91, 600m - 0.33.78 Craig Grylls $3,500
  • 2.12.81, Flat
  • .5L
  • Bar: 1
  • SP: $1.60
  • Rtg: 82 (+1)
  • Wgt: 62.0
  • Car: 62.0
  • LWD: 54.0
  • 1: Vedo Rosso, 54.0
  • 3: Bobby Dee, 59.0
  • 1/2 LEN:1 1/2 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Concussion Plates (Front), Lugging Bit, Blinkers, Nose Band
  • Stipe Comment: Raced keenly in the early stages.
1-10 1 Jan 21 1600m Group 2 Group 2SKYCITY AUCKLAND GUINEAS View video › $100,000
AUCK  Good3 3YO SW 6th otr,up cnr,bmp,led 250,strong, 1.34.62, 600m - 0.34.03 Craig Grylls $54,000
  • 1.34.62, Flat
  • .8L
  • Bar: 9
  • SP: $7.60
  • Rtg: 70 (+12)
  • Wgt: 56.5
  • Car: 56.5
  • LWD: 54.5
  • 2: Jason Belltree, 56.5
  • 3: On Display, 56.5
  • 3/4 LEN:1 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Concussion Plates (Front), Lugging Bit, Blinkers, Nose Band (1st time)
  • Stipe Comment: Raced ungenerously when being restrained off heels passing 1300m, contacted passing 400m
5-11 7 Nov 20 1600m Group 1 Group 1AL BASTI EQUIWORLD DUBAI 48TH NEW ZEALAND 2000 GUINEAS View video › $500,000
CANT  Good4 3YO SW 3bk innr,out 300,just btld 150m, 1.36.53, 600m - 0.34.15 Troy Harris $10,000
  • 1.35.96, Flat
  • 3.7L
  • Bar: 1
  • SP: $7.20
  • Rtg: 65 (+5)
  • Wgt: 56.5
  • Car: 56.5
  • LWD: 54.5
  • 1: Aegon, 56.5
  • 2: Bourbonaire, 56.5
  • NOSE:1 1/4 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Concussion Plates (Front), Lugging Bit, Blinkers (1st time), Tongue Tie (1st time)
  • Stipe Comment: Had difficulty obtaining clear running for majority of straight
4-10 24 Oct 20 1400m Group 2 Group 2JAMES AND ANNIE SARTEN MEMORIAL STAKES View video › $100,000
WAIK  Good4 3YO SW 3bk inr,tkn wdr 400,out,pressed on, 1.22.95, 600m - 0.34.63 Troy Harris $4,000
  • 1.22.06, Flat
  • 6.0L
  • Bar: 1
  • SP: $5.40
  • Rtg: 65
  • Wgt: 56.5
  • Car: 56.5
  • LWD: 54.5
  • 1: Need I Say More (AUS), 56.5
  • 2: Bourbonaire, 56.5
  • 2 1/2 LEN:1 1/2 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Concussion Plates (Front) (1st time), Lugging Bit
  • Stipe Comment: Forced wider 400 metres.
2-6 10 Oct 20 1400m  FAIRVIEW MOTORS MATAMATA 1400 View video › $25,000
MATA  Good4 3YO SW+P back,imp 600,up turn,fought well, 1.23.67, 600m - 0.34.18 Opie Bosson $3,750
  • 1.23.59, Flat
  • .4L
  • Bar: 4
  • SP: $1.70
  • Rtg: 63 (+2)
  • Wgt: 57.5
  • Car: 57.5
  • LWD: 55.5
  • 1: Not An Option (AUS), 58.5
  • 3: Unition (AUS), 57.5
  • LONG NECK:LONG NECK
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
  • Stipe Comment: Had to be steadied off heels passing the 1000m when the pace steadied. Contacted and unbalanced passing the 550m.
1-11 23 Sep 20 1400m  ONE AGENCY MATAMATA 1400 View video › $10,000
MATA  Soft5 MDN 3YO 6th outer,imp 400,strong finish, 1.23.99, 600m - 0.34.67 Craig Grylls $5,400
  • 1.23.99, Flat
  • .8L
  • Bar: 10
  • SP: $1.70
  • Rtg: 47 (+16)
  • Wgt: 57.5
  • Car: 57.5
  • LWD: 55.5
  • 2: Lord Painton, 57.5
  • 3: Sweet Hunter, 55.5
  • 3/4 LEN:3/4 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
  • Stipe Comment: Raced ungenerously for a distance passing the 1000 metres when being restrained. Shifted in slightly approaching the 50 metres making brief contact.
1-9 3 Sep 20 1040m  MDN 3YO Catchweight 1040 - Heat 21 View video › $0
EBOP  Soft5 MDN 3YO , 1.01.62 Craig Grylls $0
  • 1.01.62, Flat
  • Bar: 7
  • SP: $0.00
  • Rtg: 45 (+2)
  • Wgt: 0.0
  • Car: 0.0
  • LWD: 0.0
  • 2: Hot Salsa, 0.0
  • 3: Aurora Dolce, 0.0
  • 3 LEN:2 1/2 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
U-9 6 Aug 20 1000m  MDN 3YO Catchweight 1000 - Heat 16 View video › $0
ROTO  Heavy8 MDN 3YO Chad Ormsby $0
  • 1.03.09, Flat
  • Bar: 2
  • SP: $0.00
  • Rtg: 45
  • Wgt: 0.0
  • Car: 0.0
  • LWD: 0.0
  • 1: Anduin, 0.0
  • 2: Ulaanbaatar, 0.0
  • HEAD:3/4 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
U-9 17 Mar 20 1000m  2YO Catchweight 1000 - Heat 25 View video › $0
MATA  Good4 2YO Taiki Yanagida $0
  • 1.00.55, Flat
  • Bar: 2
  • SP: $0.00
  • Rtg: 
  • Wgt: 0.0
  • Car: 0.0
  • LWD: 0.0
  • 1: Lapis Lazuli, 0.0
  • 2: Need I Say More (AUS), 0.0
  • NOSE:1 3/4 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit

Craig Grylls

  • Age: 34
  • Location: Waikato
  • Current Premiership Place Flat: 1
  • Rides since last win: 15

Current Declarations ›

With Horse

  • Starts 6
  • Wins 5
  • Place 1
  • S/R 1.2

With Trainer

  • Starts 547
  • Wins 76
  • Place 115
  • S/R 7.2

This Going (Good)

  • Starts 4525
  • Wins 466
  • Place 814
  • S/R 9.7

On Course (Te Rapa)

  • Starts 1519
  • Wins 140
  • Place 278
  • S/R 10.9

Jockey Performance Stats

Recent rides
  • 46838
  All 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th U Prizemoney
Career 12178 1226 1143 1142 1129 1088 6450 $31,001,352
G & L 1085 100 81 91 106 78 629 $13,526,795
2024/25 152 20 20 13 13 14 72 $716,500
2023/24 696 96 77 86 74 59 304 $5,225,253
2022/23 861 117 102 91 84 72 395 $3,770,005
2021/22 726 92 77 62 65 74 356 $3,003,715
2020/21 802 83 95 85 60 71 408 $2,676,756
2019/20 504 54 54 42 67 48 239 $1,232,200
2018/19 386 51 42 33 35 50 175 $1,559,983
2017/18 5 0 3 0 1 0 1 $23,860
2016/17 573 64 62 43 63 47 294 $1,466,098
2015/16 608 58 49 52 63 55 331 $1,066,645
2014/15 688 72 54 81 57 50 374 $1,440,670
2013/14 735 78 59 67 76 67 388 $1,638,060
2012/13 554 54 51 52 44 56 297 $691,870
2011/12 747 62 55 68 62 63 437 $906,488
2010/11 835 56 75 75 67 77 485 $948,149
2009/10 821 72 70 53 56 83 487 $1,297,021
2008/09 792 63 56 63 84 63 463 $1,291,975
2007/08 680 52 63 75 61 57 372 $1,028,435
2006/07 655 57 45 72 53 52 376 $688,711
2005/06 358 25 34 29 44 30 196 $328,962

Lance O'Sullivan & Andrew Scott

  • Location: Matamata
  • Horses in Training: 123

With Jockey (Craig Grylls)

  • Starts 547
  • Wins 76
  • Place 115
  • S/R 7.2

This Going (Good)

  • Starts 1341
  • Wins 160
  • Place 286
  • S/R 8.4

On Course (Te Rapa)

  • Starts 502
  • Wins 63
  • Place 118
  • S/R 8.0
Current Premiership Place Flat 6
Starts Since Last Win 2

Trainer Performance Stats

Recent starts
  • 01126
  All 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th U Prizemoney
Career 3021 391 348 310 317 319 1336 $12,568,024
G & L 334 43 29 23 33 34 172 $6,310,650
2024/25 46 10 9 2 4 4 17 $505,820
2023/24 407 66 56 43 42 40 160 $3,131,238
2022/23 296 32 40 28 28 22 146 $1,186,095
2021/22 262 29 28 32 25 36 112 $1,376,804
2020/21 194 32 24 18 16 19 85 $1,420,381
2019/20 169 21 32 20 24 18 54 $651,955
2018/19 331 35 19 43 35 31 168 $679,978
2017/18 258 31 22 27 33 27 118 $648,957
2016/17 243 33 32 14 30 29 105 $964,145
2015/16 276 23 31 30 27 36 129 $657,545
2014/15 328 49 35 32 28 34 150 $1,007,245
2013/14 211 30 20 21 25 23 92 $337,862
View Rocket Spade (AUS) 2017's full breeding profile ›