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Sun And Heir (NZ) 2019

Trainer: - / -

Training Location: -

Race info

  • Flat Rating: 59
  • Steeple Rating: 0
  • Hurdle Rating: 0
  • Current Gear:
    • Approved Plates
    • Blinkers
    • Ear Covers Pre-Race
    • Nose Band
    • Tongue Control Bit

Horse Details

4YO (dec) Bay Horse

  • Owner: Duke of & Dowager Duchess of & Est late Duke of Bedford
  • Breeder: Bloomsbury Stud
  • Sire: TAVISTOCK (NZ) 2005
  • Dam: SUNSETT (NZ) 2007
  • Foaling: 23 Oct 2019

Current Nominations

Current Fields

Performance stats

Recent starts
Form
  • 4320X
1st up
  • 6-0-1
2nd up
  • 1-0-0
Fresh 30
  • 4-0-1
Fresh 90
  • 2-0-0

Sectionals

 
TRK
Time
First 400m
Last 800m
Last 600m
Last 400m
Last 200m
14-14
30 Mar 24
SKYCITY HORIZON 1600
1600m
G4
1.37.05
0.23.67
0.49.19
0.37.07
0.24.92
0.13.22
2-14
13 Mar 24
NEVRON FARMS 1600
1600m
S5
1.36.25
0.24.75
0.48.82
0.37.26
0.25.11
0.12.99
3-9
14 Feb 24
PAK'N SAVE TAUPO
1400m
G4
1.24.84
0.24.46
0.48.68
0.36.58
0.24.45
0.12.83
4-11
24 Jan 24
WAIKATO BRANCH NZ FARRIER ASSOCIATION
1400m
S5
1.24.68
0.24.64
0.48.75
0.37.35
0.25.16
0.12.92
1-4
16 Jan 24
OPN CATCHWEIGHT 1100 - HEAT 20
1100m
S6
-
-
-
-
-
-
8-9
28 Dec 23
PAULA SHORT MEMORIAL 1560
1560m
S6
1.35.54
0.26.73
0.48.11
0.35.77
0.23.36
0.12.37
6-12
15 Dec 23
REAL CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS 1600
1600m
G4
1.39.06
0.25.67
0.49.59
0.36.74
0.24.38
0.12.68
13-13
28 Oct 23
EAGLE TECHNOLOGY 1600
1600m
G4
1.38.68
0.24.96
0.49.06
0.36.61
0.25.46
0.13.32
1-11
20 Sep 23
RBC RACING 1600M
1600m
G4
1.36.76
0.24.62
0.48.93
0.36.33
0.23.90
0.12.55
2-8
26 Aug 23
NOVERRE MILE
1600m
S7
1.40.86
0.25.37
0.49.94
0.36.98
0.24.78
0.12.91
6-8
20 Jul 23
STOCK CO 3YO MAIDEN
1400m
H10
1.30.40
0.25.21
0.51.77
0.38.52
0.25.36
0.13.47
6-12
30 May 23
NUFARM MAIDEN
1200m
S6
1.12.18
0.24.87
0.47.31
0.35.57
0.23.62
0.12.38
2-8
28 Mar 23
MDN CATCHWEIGHT 1200 - HEAT 4
1200m
S7
-
-
-
-
-
-
U-7
19 Jul 22
2YO CATCHWEIGHT 850 - HEAT 1
850m
H10
-
-
-
-
-
-
7-10
24 Jun 22
VETS ON RIVERBANK 2YO
1100m
H10
1.11.06
0.25.73
0.51.73
0.39.05
0.25.48
0.13.61

Career stats

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In-depth racing review

14-14 30 Mar 24 1600m  SKYCITY HORIZON 1600 View video › $40,000
AUCK  Good4 Rating 65 Benchmark* Ld,trld 1000,faded,vet problem, 1.37.05, 600m - 0.37.07 Craig Grylls $0
  • 1.35.64, Flat
  • 8.2L
  • Bar: 3
  • SP: $9.70
  • Rtg: 60 (-1)
  • Wgt: 57.5
  • Car: 57.5
  • LWD: 54.0
  • 1: Roederer, 60.0
  • 2: You Know, 56.0
  • SHORT HEAD:NECK
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Tongue Control Bit, Blinkers, Nose Band
  • Stipe Comment: Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed the entire to be 3/5 lame in the right foreleg. Trainer Mr. M Van Lierde advised Stewards, that upon return to the stable the entire underwent a veterinary examination which included x-rays, with results showing a fracture to the lower lateral aspect cannon bone of the off foreleg with the entire undergoing surgery with pins being put in place. M Van Lierde further advised SUN AND HEIR has now been sent for spell and connections will also be reassessing its racing future.
2-14 13 Mar 24 1600m  NEVRON FARMS 1600 View video › $25,000
MATA  Soft5 Rating 60 HCP 2nd otr,chal cnr,led,kikd,cght late, 1.36.25, 600m - 0.37.26 Tegan Newman $4,625
  • 1.36.09, Flat
  • 1.0L
  • Bar: 6
  • SP: $8.90
  • Rtg: 60
  • Wgt: 60.0
  • Car: 60.0
  • LWD: 56.0
  • 1: Hasstobeperfect, 58.0
  • 3: Ranger, 56.5
  • 1 LEN:LONG NECK
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Tongue Control Bit, Blinkers, Nose Band
3-9 14 Feb 24 1400m  PAK'N SAVE TAUPO View video › $25,000
TAUP  Good4 Rating 65 Benchmark* Soon led,kikd hard cnr,fought 100m, 1.24.84, 600m - 0.36.58 Craig Grylls $2,250
  • 1.24.35, Flat
  • 2.9L
  • Bar: 9
  • SP: $22.30
  • Rtg: 60
  • Wgt: 57.5
  • Car: 57.5
  • LWD: 56.0
  • 1: Geriatrix (AUS), 59.0
  • 2: Arrowette, 56.5
  • NOSE:2 3/4 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Tongue Control Bit (1st time), Blinkers on, Nose Band (1st time)
4-11 24 Jan 24 1400m  WAIKATO BRANCH NZ FARRIER ASSOCIATION View video › $25,000
MATA  Soft5 Rating 60 HCP 6th otr,imp,loomed cnr,battled on, 1.24.68, 600m - 0.37.35 Jessica Allen $1,250
  • 1.24.25, Flat
  • 2.9L
  • Bar: 7
  • SP: $7.00
  • Rtg: 60
  • Wgt: 60.0
  • Car: 57.0
  • LWD: 54.0
  • 1: Opaea Joe, 59.0
  • 2: The Master, 59.0
  • 1 3/4 LEN:NOSE
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Visor Blinkers on
  • Stipe Comment: Raced wide throughout.
1-4 16 Jan 24 1100m  OPN Catchweight 1100 - Heat 20 View video › $0
BOPL  Soft6 OPN HCP , 1.08.89 Tony Allan $0
  • 1.08.89, Flat
  • Bar: 1
  • SP: $0.00
  • Rtg: 60
  • Wgt: 0.0
  • Car: 0.0
  • LWD: 0.0
  • 2: Rule Of Law, 0.0
  • 3: All The Rage, 0.0
  • 1/2 HEAD:LONG HEAD
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
8-9 28 Dec 23 1560m  PAULA SHORT MEMORIAL 1560 View video › $18,500
ROTO  Soft6 Rating 65 Benchmark* Led,2nd otr 1100 to 200,no extra, 1.35.54, 600m - 0.35.77 Vinnie Colgan $370
  • 1.34.97, Flat
  • 3.2L
  • Bar: 1
  • SP: $14.40
  • Rtg: 61 (-1)
  • Wgt: 58.0
  • Car: 58.0
  • LWD: 54.0
  • 1: Extortion, 58.5
  • 2: Strange Love, 57.0
  • NOSE:3/4 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers, Tongue Tie
6-12 15 Dec 23 1600m  REAL CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS 1600 View video › $25,000
BOPL  Good4 Rating 65 Benchmark* Soon led,kikd hard cnr,swamped 100m, 1.39.06, 600m - 0.36.74 Vinnie Colgan $375
  • 1.38.60, Flat
  • 3.2L
  • Bar: 1
  • SP: $11.20
  • Rtg: 62 (-1)
  • Wgt: 59.0
  • Car: 59.0
  • LWD: 54.0
  • 1: God Of Eros (AUS), 58.5
  • 2: Gingerbread, 53.0
  • 1 3/4 LEN:LONG HEAD
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers, Tongue Tie
13-13 28 Oct 23 1600m  EAGLE TECHNOLOGY 1600 View video › $55,000
COUN  Good4 Rating 65 Benchmark* Hndy,trld 1000,out cnr,faded away, 1.38.68, 600m - 0.36.61 Darren Danis $0
  • 1.36.42, Flat
  • 14.7L
  • Bar: 6
  • SP: $15.70
  • Rtg: 63 (-1)
  • Wgt: 59.0
  • Car: 59.0
  • LWD: 54.0
  • 1: Reputation, 55.5
  • 2: Arjay's Flight, 60.0
  • HEAD:NECK
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers, Tongue Tie
1-11 20 Sep 23 1600m  RBC RACING 1600M View video › $18,500
MATA  Good4 MDN Soon led,kikd hard cn,too strong, 1.36.76, 600m - 0.36.33 Joe Doyle $10,360
  • 1.36.76, Flat
  • 1.5L
  • Bar: 3
  • SP: $6.50
  • Rtg: 52 (+11)
  • Wgt: 58.5
  • Car: 58.5
  • LWD: 54.0
  • 2: Mineshaft, 58.5
  • 3: Stokes, 58.5
  • 1 1/2 LEN:3/4 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers on, Tongue Tie
2-8 26 Aug 23 1600m  NOVERRE MILE View video › $25,000
WAIK  Soft7 MDN Soon led,kikd clr cnr,caught late, 1.40.86, 600m - 0.36.98 Vinnie Colgan $4,625
  • 1.40.51, Flat
  • 2.5L
  • Bar: 2
  • SP: $18.00
  • Rtg: 46 (+6)
  • Wgt: 58.5
  • Car: 58.5
  • LWD: 56.5
  • 1: Strathtay, 58.5
  • 3: Mineshaft, 58.5
  • 2 1/2 LEN:3/4 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Visor Blinkers (1st time), Tongue Tie
6-8 20 Jul 23 1400m  STOCK CO 3YO MAIDEN View video › $14,000
HAWK  Heavy10 MDN 3YO Led,hmp 1000,trld,und rd cn,faded, 1.30.40, 600m - 0.38.52 Kate Hercock $280
  • 1.29.58, Flat
  • 4.9L
  • Bar: 6
  • SP: $24.70
  • Rtg: 46
  • Wgt: 57.5
  • Car: 57.5
  • LWD: 55.5
  • 1: Whatanight, 57.5
  • 2: Reputation, 55.5
  • SHORT HEAD:1 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race (1st time), Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Tongue Tie (1st time)
  • Stipe Comment: Checked near 1000m
6-12 30 May 23 1200m  NUFARM MAIDEN View video › $14,000
HAWK  Soft6 MDN Trailed to cn,out,urged,no danger, 1.12.18, 600m - 0.35.57 Vinnie Colgan $280
  • 1.10.60, Flat
  • 11.0L
  • Bar: 5
  • SP: $25.10
  • Rtg: 45 (+1)
  • Wgt: 58.5
  • Car: 58.5
  • LWD: 56.5
  • 1: Imwonderfultonight (AUS), 56.5
  • 2: Fancy Like Lass, 54.5
  • SHORT HEAD:6 1/4 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
2-8 28 Mar 23 1200m  MDN Catchweight 1200 - Heat 4 View video › $0
TAUP  Soft7 MDN Doni Prastiyou $0
  • 1.16.77, Flat
  • Bar: 8
  • SP: $0.00
  • Rtg: 45
  • Wgt: 0.0
  • Car: 0.0
  • LWD: 0.0
  • 1: Harry Gee, 0.0
  • 3: Prefer To Play, 0.0
  • LONG NECK:HEAD
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
U-7 19 Jul 22 850m  2YO Catchweight 850 - Heat 1 View video › $0
FOXT  Heavy10 2YO Lisa Allpress $0
  • 0.55.79, Flat
  • Bar: 7
  • SP: $0.00
  • Rtg: 45
  • Wgt: 0.0
  • Car: 0.0
  • LWD: 0.0
  • 1: Mystic Charm, 0.0
  • 2: Downtrou, 0.0
  • 1 1/2 LEN:2 1/4 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
7-10 24 Jun 22 1100m  VETS ON RIVERBANK 2YO View video › $12,000
OTAK  Heavy10 2YO SW+P Hndy,4th otr 800,out 300,no danger, 1.11.06, 600m - 0.39.05 Lisa Allpress $240
  • 1.09.89, Flat
  • 7.4L
  • Bar: 2
  • SP: $3.50
  • Rtg: 45
  • Wgt: 57.0
  • Car: 57.0
  • LWD: 55.0
  • 1: Librarsi, 55.0
  • 2: Rocababy, 53.0
  • 1 3/4 LEN:2 3/4 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
  • Stipe Comment: Performed below market expectations. When questioned rider could offer no tangible excuse.

Craig Grylls

  • Age: 35
  • Location: Waikato
  • Current Premiership Place Flat: 1
  • Rides since last win: 26

Current Declarations ›

With Horse

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

With Trainer

  • Starts 3
  • Wins 0
  • Place 1
  • S/R 0.0

This Going (Good)

  • Starts 4944
  • Wins 544
  • Place 902
  • S/R 9.1

On Course (Ellerslie)

  • Starts 1660
  • Wins 136
  • Place 271
  • S/R 12.2

Jockey Performance Stats

Recent rides
  • 44869
  All 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th U Prizemoney
Career 13259 1432 1279 1249 1237 1170 6892 $39,882,795
G & L 1209 120 89 104 113 88 695 $17,748,245
2025/26 434 85 56 44 39 23 187 $3,516,105
2024/25 799 141 100 76 82 73 327 $6,081,838
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

Maxim Van Lierde

  • Location: Cambridge
  • Horses in Training: 13

With Jockey (Craig Grylls)

  • Starts 3
  • Wins 0
  • Place 1
  • S/R 0.0

This Going (Good)

  • Starts 50
  • Wins 4
  • Place 7
  • S/R 12.5

On Course (Ellerslie)

  • Starts 14
  • Wins 1
  • Place 0
  • S/R 14.0
Current Premiership Place Flat 207
Starts Since Last Win 17

Trainer Performance Stats

Recent starts
  • 4328X
  All 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th U Prizemoney
Career 267 11 10 18 28 23 177 $375,996
G & L 6 0 0 0 1 2 3 $25,250
2025/26 20 1 2 0 0 5 12 $32,885
2024/25 44 2 1 3 9 5 24 $71,690
2023/24 50 5 3 6 4 6 26 $156,382
2022/23 61 1 3 4 7 5 41 $70,955
2021/22 33 2 0 0 4 1 26 $27,535
2020/21 28 0 0 1 3 0 24 $8,074
2019/20 24 0 1 4 1 1 17 $8,475
2018/19 7 0 0 0 0 0 7 $0
View Sun And Heir (NZ) 2019's full breeding profile ›