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Desert Lightning (NZ) 2019

Trainer: - / -

Training Location: Byerley Park

Race info

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

Horse Details

5YO Bay Gelding

  • Owner: Barneswood Farm Ltd for S C Green & G C Beemsterboer
  • Breeder: Mahoenui Partnership
  • Sire: PRIDE OF DUBAI (AUS) 2012
  • Dam: ISSTOORA (AUS) 2011
  • Foaling: 11 Aug 2019

Current Nominations

Current Fields

Performance stats

Recent starts
Form
  • 1139X
1st up
  • 5-3-1
2nd up
  • 3-0-1
Fresh 30
  • 2-1-0
Fresh 90
  • 3-2-1

Sectionals

 
TRK
Time
First 400m
Last 800m
Last 600m
Last 400m
Last 200m
9-12
16 Mar 24
ALL-STAR MILE
1600m
G
-
-
-
-
-
-
3-10
24 Feb 24
TRACKSIDE OTAKI-MAORI WFA CLASSIC
1600m
S5
1.35.45
0.24.63
0.48.28
0.36.34
0.24.65
0.12.57
1-13
27 Jan 24
ELSDON PARK AOTEAROA CLASSIC
1600m
G4
1.32.53
0.23.92
0.45.98
0.35.07
0.23.51
0.12.06
1-17
9 Dec 23
TAB CLASSIC
1600m
G3
1.35.05
0.23.95
0.46.74
0.34.63
0.23.08
0.12.18
3-9
18 Nov 23
BOOTH'S LOGISTICS OPEN
1400m
H8
1.29.93
0.26.17
0.51.03
0.38.75
0.26.37
0.13.01
1-6
28 Oct 23
DUNSTAN HORSEFEEDS 1200
1200m
S5
1.11.34
0.26.97
0.44.37
0.32.26
0.21.52
0.11.16
1-8
12 Oct 23
OPN CATCHWEIGHT 1000 - HEAT 1
1000m
S5
-
-
-
-
-
-
2-14
1 Apr 23
HIGGINS CONCRETE MANAWATU CLASSIC
2000m
S5
2.03.26
0.25.89
0.46.85
0.35.61
0.23.98
0.12.13
8-18
4 Mar 23
AUCKLAND THOROUGHBRED RACING NEW ZEALAND DERBY
2400m
G4
2.30.03
0.26.81
0.48.38
0.35.80
0.23.61
0.12.04
1-13
18 Feb 23
AJC AVONDALE GUINEAS
2100m
G4
2.11.41
0.27.54
0.44.85
0.33.25
0.21.99
0.11.31
3-12
21 Jan 23
KARAKA MILLION 3YO CLASSIC
1600m
G4
1.35.57
0.25.81
0.46.61
0.34.31
0.22.87
0.11.69
5-11
26 Dec 22
SHAW'S WIRE ROPES UNCLE REMUS STAKES
1400m
G3
1.22.16
0.25.97
0.44.95
0.33.21
0.22.59
0.11.69
2-14
5 Nov 22
AL BASTI EQUIWORLD DUBAI 50TH NEW ZEALAND 2000 GUINEAS
1600m
G3
1.36.73
0.26.34
0.45.11
0.32.40
0.22.24
0.11.21
4-10
22 Oct 22
JAMES AND ANNIE SARTEN MEMORIAL STAKES
1400m
G4
1.22.83
0.24.84
0.47.16
0.35.50
0.23.71
0.11.99
5-10
8 Oct 22
AHD HAWKE'S BAY GUINEAS
1400m
S5
1.25.16
0.25.48
0.47.39
0.35.19
0.23.05
0.11.91
2-12
24 Sep 22
TREE WISE NORTHLAND
1300m
G4
1.16.49
0.24.90
0.46.68
0.36.57
0.23.95
0.12.23
4-8
13 Sep 22
OPN HCP CATCHWEIGHT 950 - HEAT 5
950m
SYN
-
-
-
-
-
-
4-7
30 Aug 22
OPN HCP CATCHWEIGHT 1050 - HEAT 12
1050m
S5
-
-
-
-
-
-
4-7
13 Mar 22
SISTEMA STAKES
1200m
G4
1.10.54
0.25.87
0.44.67
0.33.14
0.22.04
0.11.31
4-8
26 Feb 22
FAIRVIEW MATAMATA SLIPPER
1200m
G4
1.11.23
0.24.34
0.46.89
0.35.78
0.24.33
0.12.14
1-8
9 Feb 22
ALIBABA'S FLYING CARPETS
1100m
S5
1.04.71
0.25.84
0.45.17
0.33.80
0.22.52
0.11.49

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In-depth racing review

Overseas starts last updated on 6 Jul 2024
9-12 16 Mar 24 1600m  ALL-STAR MILE   $3,948,935
CAUL  Good ALL-STAR MILE , 1.35.22 V A Colgan $54,095
  • 1.35.22, Flat
  • 8.1L
  • Bar: 8
  • SP: $0.00
  • Rtg: 
  • Wgt: 59.0
  • Car: 59.0
  • LWD: 59.0
  • 1: Pride Of Jenni, 57.0
  • 2: Mr Brightside (NZ), 59.0
  • 2 Len:1 Len
  • Raceday Gear:
3-10 24 Feb 24 1600m Group 1 Group 1TRACKSIDE OTAKI-MAORI WFA CLASSIC View video › $400,000
OTAK  Soft5 WFA Led,akw 1400,trld 1000,wd cn,tried, 1.35.45, 600m - 0.36.34 Vinnie Colgan $36,000
  • 1.35.01, Flat
  • 3.1L
  • Bar: 1
  • SP: $2.30
  • Rtg: 110
  • Wgt: 59.0
  • Car: 59.0
  • LWD: 57.0
  • 1: La Crique, 57.0
  • 2: Aegon, 59.0
  • 1 1/4 LEN:1 3/4 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
  • Stipe Comment: Shied and shifted out abruptly as the field made the crossing at the 1400 metres. Jostled passing the 1000 metres when trying to shift wider on the track. Rider was shown a replay of this incident and advised to exercise more care when attempting to shift ground.
1-13 27 Jan 24 1600m Premier Meeting Premier MeetingELSDON PARK AOTEAROA CLASSIC View video › $1,000,000
AUCK  Good4 4YO SW 2nd otr,took over cn,kikd,decisive, 1.32.53, 600m - 0.35.07 Vinnie Colgan $500,000
  • 1.32.53, Flat
  • 1.8L
  • Bar: 10
  • SP: $14.40
  • Rtg: 103 (+7)
  • Wgt: 57.5
  • Car: 57.5
  • LWD: 55.5
  • 2: Legarto, 55.5
  • 3: Rudyard, 57.5
  • 1 3/4 LEN:7 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
1-17 9 Dec 23 1600m Group 1 Group 1TAB CLASSIC View video › $400,000
WELL  Good3 WFA Wrkd,2nd otr 1000,led 350,decisive, 1.35.05, 600m - 0.34.63 Vinnie Colgan $230,000
  • 1.35.05, Flat
  • 1.0L
  • Bar: 16
  • SP: $14.30
  • Rtg: 84 (+19)
  • Wgt: 59.0
  • Car: 59.0
  • LWD: 57.0
  • 2: Faraglioni, 57.0
  • 3: Malt Time (AUS), 57.0
  • 1 LEN:NOSE
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
3-9 18 Nov 23 1400m  BOOTH'S LOGISTICS OPEN View video › $50,000
BOPL  Heavy8 OPN HCP 6th 3w opn,wdr,ran on gamely,grnd?, 1.29.93, 600m - 0.38.75 Vinnie Colgan $4,500
  • 1.29.42, Flat
  • 3.6L
  • Bar: 8
  • SP: $3.20
  • Rtg: 84
  • Wgt: 58.0
  • Car: 58.0
  • LWD: 54.0
  • 1: Thunder, 54.5
  • 2: Digger, 54.0
  • NOSE:3 1/2 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
  • Stipe Comment: When questioned regarding the performance rider advised that he was pleased with the gelding’s effort considering it failed to handle today’s heavy track conditions.
1-6 28 Oct 23 1200m  DUNSTAN HORSEFEEDS 1200 View video › $65,000
COUN  Soft5 OPN HCP Akw,2nd ot,chl,ld 300,kikd,dominant, 1.11.34, 600m - 0.32.26 Vinnie Colgan $37,375
  • 1.11.34, Flat
  • 1.3L
  • Bar: 5
  • SP: $3.50
  • Rtg: 78 (+6)
  • Wgt: 54.0
  • Car: 54.0
  • LWD: 54.0
  • 2: Millefiori, 54.0
  • 3: Winning For All (AUS), 55.0
  • 1 1/4 LEN:NECK
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
  • Stipe Comment: Began awkwardly.
1-8 12 Oct 23 1000m  OPN Catchweight 1000 - Heat 1 View video › $0
TROA  Soft5 OPN HCP , 0.59.09 Vinnie Colgan $0
  • 0.59.09, Flat
  • Bar: 8
  • SP: $0.00
  • Rtg: 78
  • Wgt: 0.0
  • Car: 0.0
  • LWD: 0.0
  • 2: Charmario, 0.0
  • 3: Volare, 0.0
  • HEAD:LONG NECK
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
2-14 1 Apr 23 2000m Group 3 Group 3HIGGINS CONCRETE MANAWATU CLASSIC View video › $100,000
MTU  Soft5 3YO SW 4th ot,chl cn,led 300,caught late, 2.03.26, 600m - 0.35.61 Vinnie Colgan $18,500
  • 2.03.14, Flat
  • .8L
  • Bar: 6
  • SP: $2.10
  • Rtg: 78
  • Wgt: 57.0
  • Car: 57.0
  • LWD: 55.0
  • 1: Arby, 57.0
  • 3: Cheval D'Or, 55.0
  • 3/4 LEN:HEAD
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race (1st time), Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Side Winkers
8-18 4 Mar 23 2400m Group 1 Group 1AUCKLAND THOROUGHBRED RACING NEW ZEALAND DERBY View video › $1,000,000
WAIK  Good4 3YO SW 3bk inr,kn,tite cn,out,btld on well, 2.30.03, 600m - 0.35.80 Vinnie Colgan $10,000
  • 2.29.47, Flat
  • 3.4L
  • Bar: 3
  • SP: $12.00
  • Rtg: 78
  • Wgt: 57.0
  • Car: 57.0
  • LWD: 57.0
  • 1: Sharp 'N' Smart, 57.0
  • 2: Andalus, 57.0
  • LONG NECK:3/4 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Side Winkers
  • Stipe Comment: Over-raced in the early stages, raced in restricted room rounding the bend near the 450m
1-13 18 Feb 23 2100m Group 2 Group 2AJC AVONDALE GUINEAS View video › $140,000
COUN  Good4 3YO SW 3bk inr,out,wdr cn,big fin,strong, 2.11.41, 600m - 0.33.25 Vinnie Colgan $80,500
  • 2.11.41, Flat
  • .2L
  • Bar: 4
  • SP: $3.90
  • Rtg: 77 (+1)
  • Wgt: 57.0
  • Car: 57.0
  • LWD: 57.0
  • 2: Waitak, 57.0
  • 3: Warsaw, 57.0
  • HEAD:2 3/4 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Side Winkers
3-12 21 Jan 23 1600m Listed Race Listed RaceKARAKA MILLION 3YO CLASSIC View video › $1,000,000
COUN  Good4 3YO SW Akw,5bk inr,wdr cn,out 300,solid, 1.35.57, 600m - 0.34.31 Vinnie Colgan $62,000
  • 1.35.34, Flat
  • 1.3L
  • Bar: 9
  • SP: $30.60
  • Rtg: 77
  • Wgt: 57.0
  • Car: 57.0
  • LWD: 55.0
  • 1: Prowess, 55.0
  • 2: Wild Night, 57.0
  • 3/4 LEN:1/2 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Side Winkers
  • Stipe Comment: Began awkwardly contacting another runner losing ground before being restrained to rear, steadied off heels passing 1400m
5-11 26 Dec 22 1400m Listed Race Listed RaceSHAW'S WIRE ROPES UNCLE REMUS STAKES View video › $100,000
COUN  Good3 3YO SW+P 5bk inr,angld wdr,best work late, 1.22.16, 600m - 0.33.21 Vinnie Colgan $2,500
  • 1.21.58, Flat
  • 4.1L
  • Bar: 10
  • SP: $10.20
  • Rtg: 77
  • Wgt: 57.0
  • Car: 57.0
  • LWD: 54.0
  • 1: Wild Night, 59.0
  • 2: Sacred Satono, 58.5
  • 3/4 LEN:1 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Side Winkers
  • Stipe Comment: Restrained to obtain cover early stages after jumping from an outside barrier, reacted poorly when placed in restricted room 1000m
2-14 5 Nov 22 1600m Group 1 Group 1AL BASTI EQUIWORLD DUBAI 50TH NEW ZEALAND 2000 GUINEAS View video › $550,000
CANT  Good3 3YO SW 11th ot,imp,chal 6w 400,fght,misd, 1.36.73, 600m - 0.32.40 Vinnie Colgan $101,750
  • 1.36.72, Flat
  • .1L
  • Bar: 8
  • SP: $9.50
  • Rtg: 69 (+8)
  • Wgt: 57.0
  • Car: 57.0
  • LWD: 55.0
  • 1: Pier, 57.0
  • 3: Prowess, 55.0
  • 1/2 HEAD:NECK
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Side Winkers, Cheek Burrs
4-10 22 Oct 22 1400m Group 2 Group 2JAMES AND ANNIE SARTEN MEMORIAL STAKES View video › $120,000
WAIK  Good4 3YO SW 3bk in,easd 400,out 200,gd fin,ulky, 1.22.83, 600m - 0.35.50 Vinnie Colgan $6,000
  • 1.22.62, Flat
  • 1.1L
  • Bar: 4
  • SP: $8.70
  • Rtg: 65 (+4)
  • Wgt: 57.0
  • Car: 57.0
  • LWD: 55.0
  • 1: Wild Night, 57.0
  • 2: Academy Award, 55.0
  • 1/2 LEN:LONG NECK
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Side Winkers on, Cheek Burrs (1st time)
  • Stipe Comment: Steadied to avoid heels of weakening runner 400m
5-10 8 Oct 22 1400m Group 2 Group 2AHD HAWKE'S BAY GUINEAS View video › $140,000
MATA  Soft5 3YO SW 6th otr,peeled wdr cn,pressed on, 1.25.16, 600m - 0.35.19 Vinnie Colgan $3,500
  • 1.24.42, Flat
  • 5.1L
  • Bar: 8
  • SP: $11.60
  • Rtg: 65
  • Wgt: 57.0
  • Car: 57.0
  • LWD: 55.0
  • 1: Pier, 57.0
  • 2: Mr Mojo Risin', 57.0
  • 2 1/4 LEN:3/4 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers
  • Stipe Comment: Commenced to over-race shortly after start having to be firmly restrained when becoming awkwardly placed near heels 1200m and continued to over-race middle stages
2-12 24 Sep 22 1300m  TREE WISE NORTHLAND View video › $30,000
WHAN  Good4 3YO SW+P 1x1,kn,chl 3w cn,ld,fght,tried hard, 1.16.49, 600m - 0.36.57 Vinnie Colgan $5,550
  • 1.16.34, Flat
  • 1.0L
  • Bar: 2
  • SP: $5.00
  • Rtg: 65
  • Wgt: 57.0
  • Car: 57.0
  • LWD: 54.0
  • 1: Sacred Satono, 54.0
  • 3: Mighty Bright (AUS), 55.0
  • 1 LEN:2 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers (1st time)
  • Stipe Comment: Raced keenly when being restrained in the early stages.
4-8 13 Sep 22 950m  OPN HCP Catchweight 950 - Heat 5 View video › $0
CSYN  Synthetic OPN HCP Vinnie Colgan $0
  • 0.54.34, Flat
  • Bar: 8
  • SP: $0.00
  • Rtg: 65
  • Wgt: 0.0
  • Car: 0.0
  • LWD: 0.0
  • 1: Slipper Island (AUS), 0.0
  • 2: Dimaggio, 0.0
  • 3/4 LEN:1 1/4 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Side Winkers, Ear Covers, Nose Band
4-7 30 Aug 22 1050m  OPN HCP Catchweight 1050 - Heat 12 View video › $0
WHAN  Soft5 OPN HCP Vinnie Colgan $0
  • 1.02.60, Flat
  • Bar: 5
  • SP: $0.00
  • Rtg: 65
  • Wgt: 0.0
  • Car: 0.0
  • LWD: 0.0
  • 1: Sherrif, 0.0
  • 2: New Arrangement (GB), 0.0
  • NECK:SHORT HEAD
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Side Winkers, Ear Covers, Nose Band
4-7 13 Mar 22 1200m Group 1 Group 1SISTEMA STAKES View video › $240,000
AUCK  Good4 2YO SW Slow,clr last,und rd 500,huge fin, 1.10.54, 600m - 0.33.14 Craig Grylls $12,000
  • 1.10.44, Flat
  • .7L
  • Bar: 5
  • SP: $30.30
  • Rtg: 63 (+2)
  • Wgt: 56.5
  • Car: 56.5
  • LWD: 54.5
  • 1: Lickety Split, 54.5
  • 2: Dynastic, 56.5
  • NOSE:HEAD
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Side Winkers, Ear Covers, Nose Band
  • Stipe Comment: Slow to begin
4-8 26 Feb 22 1200m Group 3 Group 3FAIRVIEW MATAMATA SLIPPER View video › $80,000
MATA  Good4 2YO C&G SW 5th otr,wdr cn,out,ran on,lost plte, 1.11.23, 600m - 0.35.78 Masa Hashizume $4,000
  • 1.10.46, Flat
  • 5.3L
  • Bar: 5
  • SP: $7.50
  • Rtg: 63
  • Wgt: 56.5
  • Car: 56.5
  • LWD: 56.5
  • 1: Alabama Gold, 56.5
  • 2: Andalus, 56.5
  • 3 3/4 LEN:HEAD
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Side Winkers, Ear Covers, Nose Band
  • Stipe Comment: Lost the left hind plate during the running. Hampered shortly after leaving the barriers.
1-8 9 Feb 22 1100m  ALIBABA'S FLYING CARPETS View video › $12,000
WHAN  Soft5 2YO SW+P Slw,8th inr,angld wdr,got gaps,flew, 1.04.71, 600m - 0.33.80 Masa Hashizume $6,720
  • 1.04.71, Flat
  • .3L
  • Bar: 8
  • SP: $32.70
  • Rtg: 45 (+18)
  • Wgt: 57.0
  • Car: 55.0
  • LWD: 55.0
  • 2: Skew Wiff, 55.0
  • 3: Winexpress, 57.0
  • NECK:2 1/2 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Side Winkers, Ear Covers, Nose Band
  • Stipe Comment: Slow to begin. Had difficulty obtaining clear running until passing the 250 metres.

Vinnie Colgan

  • Age: 48
  • Location: Waikato
  • Current Premiership Place Flat: 44
  • Rides since last win: 9

Current Declarations ›

With Horse

  • Starts 14
  • Wins 4
  • Place 6
  • S/R 3.5

With Trainer

  • Starts 75
  • Wins 14
  • Place 24
  • S/R 5.4

This Going (Soft)

  • Starts 3354
  • Wins 331
  • Place 634
  • S/R 10.1

On Course (Otaki)

  • Starts 117
  • Wins 13
  • Place 25
  • S/R 9.0

Jockey Performance Stats

Recent rides
  • 48293
  All 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th U Prizemoney
Career 12628 1286 1251 1232 1139 1149 6571 $30,468,920
G & L 1406 130 125 117 119 134 781 $16,258,023
2024/25 22 2 1 7 2 2 8 $80,440
2023/24 410 38 43 43 43 34 209 $2,513,970
2022/23 383 34 34 45 32 40 198 $1,256,585
2021/22 230 23 27 27 22 22 109 $970,417
2020/21 310 29 34 26 33 26 162 $873,381
2019/20 236 22 28 23 22 21 120 $856,341
2018/19 348 27 38 34 33 35 181 $933,220
2017/18 288 29 33 26 23 22 155 $931,447
2016/17 344 36 45 31 34 35 163 $1,056,445
2015/16 400 65 40 37 44 45 169 $2,029,680
2014/15 473 38 32 49 43 37 274 $1,190,800
2013/14 137 16 17 13 18 11 62 $545,340
2012/13 403 45 43 48 41 33 193 $1,538,052
2011/12 289 44 35 25 24 31 130 $697,750
2010/11 370 32 37 28 33 39 201 $710,731
2009/10 243 17 32 24 25 22 123 $497,420
2008/09 302 34 36 31 31 22 148 $1,292,907
2007/08 143 18 16 16 12 12 69 $1,073,035
2006/07 313 34 35 34 33 26 151 $1,131,546
2005/06 382 39 44 39 28 37 195 $1,117,185
2004/05 316 37 27 43 32 38 139 $930,358
2003/04 266 30 34 32 28 24 118 $327,102
2002/03 256 17 16 22 17 35 149 $175,427
2001/02 414 39 43 44 38 38 212 $442,830
2000/01 529 56 58 53 56 49 257 $921,175
1999/00 533 66 60 37 47 46 277 $1,172,799
1998/99 490 69 57 55 37 33 239 $906,468
1997/98 512 61 38 61 41 45 266 $894,125
1996/97 447 49 38 37 36 42 245 $683,985
1995/96 532 47 38 49 46 42 310 $842,335
1994/95 613 43 56 48 47 54 365 $403,340
1993/94 645 57 59 62 58 57 352 $658,205
1992/93 496 43 38 46 31 46 292 $335,890
1991/92 553 50 39 37 49 48 330 $478,190

Peter & Dawn Williams

  • Location: Byerley Park
  • Horses in Training: 1

With Jockey (Vinnie Colgan)

  • Starts 75
  • Wins 14
  • Place 24
  • S/R 5.4

This Going (Soft)

  • Starts 256
  • Wins 38
  • Place 66
  • S/R 6.7

On Course (Otaki)

  • Starts 1
  • Wins 0
  • Place 1
  • S/R 0.0
Starts Since Last Win 3

Trainer Performance Stats

Recent starts
  • 1274X
  All 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th U Prizemoney
Career 1028 142 139 118 133 100 396 $4,660,109
G & L 118 8 12 16 13 9 60 $1,514,400
2023/24 90 18 17 13 16 8 18 $1,450,945
2022/23 125 20 12 12 17 13 51 $756,510
2021/22 112 11 12 10 18 12 49 $314,179
2020/21 167 25 28 18 15 14 67 $506,647
2019/20 109 14 21 15 13 9 37 $352,085
2018/19 168 22 17 21 16 17 75 $616,940
2017/18 171 22 20 19 29 18 63 $484,903
2016/17 86 10 12 10 9 9 36 $177,900
View Desert Lightning (NZ) 2019's full breeding profile ›