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Shepherd's Delight (NZ) 2018

Trainer: Mark Walker / Matamata

Training Location: Matamata

Race info

  • Flat Rating: 70
  • Steeple Rating: 0
  • Hurdle Rating: 0
  • Current Gear:
    • Approved Plates
    • Blinkers
    • Concussion Plates (Front)
    • Ear Covers Pre-Race
    • Lugging Bit
    • Nasal Strip
    • Nose Band
    • Tongue Tie

Horse Details

4YO Bay Mare

  • Owner: Llanhennock Trust & Mrs J M Wilding
  • Breeder: Llanhennock Trust
  • Sire: RIP VAN WINKLE (IRE) 2006
  • Dam: SAFARI SUNSET (NZ) 2004
  • Foaling: 20 Oct 2018

Current Nominations

Current Fields

Performance stats

Recent starts
Form
  • 35087
1st up
  • 6-0-2
2nd up
  • 3-0-2
Fresh 30
  • 3-0-2
Fresh 90
  • 3-0-0

Sectionals

 
TRK
Time
First 400m
Last 800m
Last 600m
Last 400m
Last 200m
7-11
1 Jan 23
SVS STARTING GATES 1400
1400m
G4
1.24.01
0.25.15
0.46.17
0.34.02
0.22.50
0.11.30
8-14
26 Dec 22
HALLMARK STUD HANDICAP
1200m
G3
1.09.62
0.24.88
0.44.74
0.33.29
0.21.84
0.10.92
13-16
26 Nov 22
BCD GROUP 1400
1400m
S6
1.25.40
0.24.31
0.49.25
0.36.75
0.25.07
0.13.00
5-12
29 Oct 22
HARRY RICK LOWE MEMORIAL 1600M
1600m
S5
1.37.40
0.25.29
0.49.20
0.36.59
0.24.23
0.12.19
3-10
8 Oct 22
TAB EXPRESS PAYOUT NOW HERE 1400
1400m
S5
1.26.24
0.26.02
0.47.98
0.35.86
0.22.78
0.12.24
8-12
24 Sep 22
KENSINGTON REFRIGERATION
1200m
G4
1.11.50
0.25.00
0.46.50
0.35.16
0.24.22
0.12.51
3-7
7 Sep 22
OPN CATCHWEIGHT 1100 - HEAT 2
1100m
H8
-
-
-
-
-
-
U-7
16 Aug 22
OPN CATCHWEIGHT 800 - HEAT 6
800m
H10
-
-
-
-
-
-
5-14
30 Apr 22
INGLIS SALES CAMBRIDGE BREEDERS' STAKES
1200m
G3
1.10.68
0.24.55
0.46.13
0.34.40
0.22.66
0.11.86
5-10
16 Apr 22
JOIN TEAM TE AKAU - SHARES AVAILABLE 3YO
1200m
G3
1.11.06
0.24.66
0.46.40
0.35.06
0.23.07
0.11.98
U-9
22 Mar 22
OPN CATCHWEIGHT 950 - HEAT 14
950m
SYN
-
-
-
-
-
-
10-10
15 Jan 22
LIFE DIRECT WELLINGTON GUINEAS
1400m
G4
1.24.51
0.25.00
0.47.54
0.35.90
0.24.34
0.12.58
3-9
28 Dec 21
WAITOMO FUELS 1215
1215m
S5
1.12.69
0.23.95
0.47.46
0.36.10
0.24.20
0.12.62
2-14
13 Nov 21
BARNESWOOD FARM 49TH NZ 1000 GUINEAS
1600m
S6
1.38.25
0.25.41
0.48.37
0.35.50
0.24.48
0.12.57
1-13
23 Oct 21
CUP WEEK HOSPITALITY OPTIONS MAIDEN
1400m
G4
1.22.87
0.23.96
0.47.61
0.34.75
0.24.17
0.12.56
2-14
8 Oct 21
MACKENZIE SUPPLIES & IVAN WATT 1200
1200m
G4
1.10.26
0.24.67
0.45.59
0.34.33
0.22.66
0.11.78
1-6
21 Sep 21
MDN 3YO CATCHWEIGHT 1000 - HEAT 15
1000m
G3
-
-
-
-
-
-
6-10
2 Sep 21
SHAW'S WIRE ROPES 970
970m
SYN
0.56.67
0.24.43
0.45.03
0.34.04
0.23.19
0.12.05
2-8
5 Aug 21
MDN 3YO CATCHWEIGHT 800 - HEAT 20
800m
SYN
-
-
-
-
-
-
1-7
6 Apr 21
2YO CATCHWEIGHT 900 - HEAT 15
900m
G4
-
-
-
-
-
-
2-8
23 Mar 21
2YO CATCHWEIGHT 800 - HEAT 18
800m
SYN
-
-
-
-
-
-

Career stats

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In-depth racing review

7-11 1 Jan 23 1400m Premier Meeting Premier MeetingSVS STARTING GATES 1400 View video › $65,000
WAIK  Good4 Rating 75 Benchmark* Akw,8th otr,wdr,out 300,fair finish, 1.24.01, 600m - 0.34.02 Michael McNab $975
  • 1.23.63, Flat
  • 2.3L
  • Bar: 7
  • SP: $5.60
  • Rtg: 71 (-1)
  • Wgt: 56.0
  • Car: 56.0
  • LWD: 54.0
  • 1: Funtonic (AUS), 57.5
  • 2: Royal Roc, 54.5
  • SHORT NECK:HEAD
  • Gear carried: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Concussion Plates (Front) (1st time), Lugging Bit, Blinkers, Nasal Strip, Nose Band, Tongue Tie
  • Stipe Comment: Began awkwardly making contact with another runner shortly after the start
8-14 26 Dec 22 1200m Listed Race Listed RaceHALLMARK STUD HANDICAP View video › $100,000
COUN  Good3 OPN HCP 13th ot,last 400,wdr,best work late, 1.09.62, 600m - 0.33.29 Jake Bayliss $1,500
  • 1.08.97, Flat
  • 5.0L
  • Bar: 12
  • SP: $26.70
  • Rtg: 72 (-1)
  • Wgt: 54.0
  • Car: 54.0
  • LWD: 54.0
  • 1: Synchronize, 54.0
  • 2: Green Aeon (AUS), 58.5
  • 2 1/4 LEN:1 3/4 LEN
  • Gear carried: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers, Nasal Strip (1st time), Nose Band, Tongue Tie
  • Stipe Comment: Began awkwardly losing ground
13-16 26 Nov 22 1400m  BCD GROUP 1400 View video › $30,000
WAIK  Soft6 Rating 65 Benchmark* Slow,3bk inr,comin,tite late, 1.25.40, 600m - 0.36.75 Niranjan Parmar $0
  • 1.24.59, Flat
  • 5.1L
  • Bar: 4
  • SP: $9.80
  • Rtg: 73 (-1)
  • Wgt: 62.0
  • Car: 60.0
  • LWD: 56.0
  • 1: Well I Never, 56.5
  • 2: Lingjun Xiongfeng (AUS), 58.5
  • SHORT NECK:NECK
  • Gear carried: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers (1st time), Nose Band, Tongue Tie
  • Stipe Comment: Began awkwardly, losing ground. Unable to obtain clear running over the final 100m.
5-12 29 Oct 22 1600m  HARRY RICK LOWE MEMORIAL 1600M View video › $30,000
MATA  Soft5 Rating 75 Benchmark* 8th otr to cn,out,closed gamely, 1.37.40, 600m - 0.36.59 Vinnie Colgan $750
  • 1.37.05, Flat
  • 2.3L
  • Bar: 10
  • SP: $10.30
  • Rtg: 73
  • Wgt: 57.0
  • Car: 57.0
  • LWD: 54.0
  • 1: On The Prowl, 52.0
  • 2: Hot Salsa, 51.5
  • HEAD:HEAD
  • Gear carried: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Visor Blinkers (1st time), Nose Band, Tongue Tie
3-10 8 Oct 22 1400m  TAB EXPRESS PAYOUT NOW HERE 1400 View video › $40,000
EGMN  Soft5 Rating 75 Benchmark* 3bk inr,otr cn,out,worked home well, 1.26.24, 600m - 0.35.86 Lisa Allpress $3,600
  • 1.25.98, Flat
  • 1.8L
  • Bar: 5
  • SP: $4.10
  • Rtg: 73
  • Wgt: 57.0
  • Car: 57.0
  • LWD: 54.0
  • 1: Chajaba, 57.5
  • 2: Iconic Lass, 52.5
  • 1 1/4 LEN:1/2 LEN
  • Gear carried: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Nose Band, Tongue Tie
8-12 24 Sep 22 1200m  KENSINGTON REFRIGERATION View video › $30,000
WHAN  Good4 Rating 75 Benchmark* 6th otr,wdr,bmp 350,tite,had more, 1.11.50, 600m - 0.35.16 Opie Bosson $450
  • 1.11.12, Flat
  • 2.1L
  • Bar: 4
  • SP: $10.90
  • Rtg: 74 (-1)
  • Wgt: 57.5
  • Car: 57.5
  • LWD: 54.0
  • 1: Miss Cartier, 57.5
  • 2: Tivaan Warrior, 54.5
  • SHORT NECK:SHORT HEAD
  • Gear carried: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Nose Band, Tongue Tie
  • Stipe Comment: Shifted outwards approaching the 350m making contact with another runner. Held up over the concluding stages.
3-7 7 Sep 22 1100m  OPN Catchweight 1100 - Heat 2 View video › $0
MATA  Heavy8 OPN HCP Opie Bosson $0
  • 1.07.96, Flat
  • Bar: 3
  • SP: $0.00
  • Rtg: 74
  • Wgt: 0.0
  • Car: 0.0
  • LWD: 0.0
  • 1: Bonny Lass, 0.0
  • 2: Pinarello, 0.0
  • SHORT HEAD:SHORT NECK
  • Gear carried: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Nose Band, Tongue Tie
U-7 16 Aug 22 800m  OPN Catchweight 800 - Heat 6 View video › $0
AVON  Heavy10 OPN HCP Troy Harris $0
  • 0.50.03, Flat
  • Bar: 3
  • SP: $0.00
  • Rtg: 74
  • Wgt: 0.0
  • Car: 0.0
  • LWD: 0.0
  • 1: Sacred Satono, 0.0
  • 2: Bella Luce, 0.0
  • 4/3 LEN:2 3/4 LEN
  • Gear carried: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Nose Band, Tongue Tie
5-14 30 Apr 22 1200m Group 3 Group 3INGLIS SALES CAMBRIDGE BREEDERS' STAKES View video › $80,000
WAIK  Good3 3YO SW 5th otr to cn,out,pressed on well, 1.10.68, 600m - 0.34.40 Andrew Calder $2,000
  • 1.10.23, Flat
  • 3.2L
  • Bar: 8
  • SP: $26.40
  • Rtg: 75 (-1)
  • Wgt: 55.0
  • Car: 55.0
  • LWD: 55.0
  • 1: Bonny Lass, 55.0
  • 2: Wairau Cove, 57.0
  • 1 1/4 LEN:NOSE
  • Gear carried: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Nose Band, Tongue Tie
5-10 16 Apr 22 1200m  JOIN TEAM TE AKAU - SHARES AVAILABLE 3YO View video › $30,000
WAIK  Good3 3YO SW+P 9th otr,wdr cn,out,nice late finish, 1.11.06, 600m - 0.35.06 Michael McNab $750
  • 1.10.59, Flat
  • 3.0L
  • Bar: 9
  • SP: $10.30
  • Rtg: 76 (-1)
  • Wgt: 56.5
  • Car: 56.5
  • LWD: 56.5
  • 1: Cote de Beaune, 59.5
  • 2: Aris Aris, 56.5
  • HEAD:1 3/4 LEN
  • Gear carried: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Nose Band, Tongue Tie
U-9 22 Mar 22 950m  OPN Catchweight 950 - Heat 14 View video › $0
CSYN  Synthetic OPN HCP Niranjan Parmar $0
  • 0.54.92, Flat
  • Bar: 7
  • SP: $0.00
  • Rtg: 76
  • Wgt: 0.0
  • Car: 0.0
  • LWD: 0.0
  • 1: Fonteyn, 0.0
  • 2: Anneliese, 0.0
  • 1 LEN:2 3/4 LEN
  • Gear carried: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Nose Band, Tongue Tie
10-10 15 Jan 22 1400m Group 2 Group 2LIFE DIRECT WELLINGTON GUINEAS View video › $110,000
WELL  Good4 3YO SW 2nd otr to cn,und ride,faded away, 1.24.51, 600m - 0.35.90 Craig Grylls $1,650
  • 1.23.17, Flat
  • 8.8L
  • Bar: 4
  • SP: $12.30
  • Rtg: 77 (-1)
  • Wgt: 54.5
  • Car: 54.5
  • LWD: 54.5
  • 1: Shamus, 56.5
  • 2: Pareanui Bay, 56.5
  • 1 LEN:1 1/4 LEN
  • Gear carried: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Nose Band, Tongue Tie (1st time)
3-9 28 Dec 21 1215m  WAITOMO FUELS 1215 View video › $12,000
ROTO  Soft5 Rating 65 Benchmark* Akw,rear,imp,led 800,hdd cn,btld on, 1.12.69, 600m - 0.36.10 Niranjan Parmar $1,080
  • 1.11.60, Flat
  • 8.0L
  • Bar: 9
  • SP: $5.40
  • Rtg: 77
  • Wgt: 62.5
  • Car: 58.5
  • LWD: 54.5
  • 1: One More Time, 55.5
  • 2: The Stoney One (AUS), 57.5
  • SHORT NECK:7 3/4 LEN
  • Gear carried: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Nose Band
  • Stipe Comment: Began awkwardly then inconvenienced shortly after.
2-14 13 Nov 21 1600m Group 1 Group 1BARNESWOOD FARM 49TH NZ 1000 GUINEAS View video › $300,000
CANT  Soft6 3YOF SW Trld,led 400,kept givin,caught late, 1.38.25, 600m - 0.35.50 Samantha Wynne $55,500
  • 1.38.21, Flat
  • .2L
  • Bar: 4
  • SP: $26.00
  • Rtg: 63 (+14)
  • Wgt: 56.5
  • Car: 56.5
  • LWD: 56.5
  • 1: The Perfect Pink, 56.5
  • 3: Belle En Rouge, 56.5
  • LONG HEAD:1/2 HEAD
  • Gear carried: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Nose Band (1st time)
  • Stipe Comment: Inclined to over race in the middle stages.
1-13 23 Oct 21 1400m  CUP WEEK HOSPITALITY OPTIONS MAIDEN View video › $15,000
CANT  Good4 MDN 2nd otr to cnr,chl,fght,strong late, 1.22.87, 600m - 0.34.75 Kozzi Asano $8,400
  • 1.22.87, Flat
  • 1.3L
  • Bar: 11
  • SP: $1.90
  • Rtg: 52 (+11)
  • Wgt: 54.0
  • Car: 54.0
  • LWD: 54.0
  • 2: Astrakhan, 54.0
  • 3: Koputaroa, 58.5
  • 1 1/4 LEN:2 1/4 LEN
  • Gear carried: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
  • Stipe Comment: Lay in over the concluding stages having to be straightened on a number of occasions.
2-14 8 Oct 21 1200m  MACKENZIE SUPPLIES & IVAN WATT 1200 View video › $12,000
TIMU  Good4 MDN 3YO Led,trld 1100,out cnr,chased gamely, 1.10.26, 600m - 0.34.33 Tegan Newman $2,160
  • 1.10.20, Flat
  • .3L
  • Bar: 1
  • SP: $3.20
  • Rtg: 47 (+5)
  • Wgt: 55.5
  • Car: 55.5
  • LWD: 55.5
  • 1: Roca Fundeeda, 54.5
  • 3: Beau Rouge, 57.5
  • NECK:3 1/4 LEN
  • Gear carried: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
1-6 21 Sep 21 1000m  MDN 3YO Catchweight 1000 - Heat 15 View video › $0
ASHB  Good3 MDN 3YO , 0.59.57 Rohan Mudhoo $0
  • 0.59.57, Flat
  • Bar: 7
  • SP: $0.00
  • Rtg: 46 (+1)
  • Wgt: 0.0
  • Car: 0.0
  • LWD: 0.0
  • 2: Ashvegas Girl, 0.0
  • 3: Burgundy Gold, 0.0
  • 1 LEN:HEAD
  • Gear carried: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
6-10 2 Sep 21 970m  SHAW'S WIRE ROPES 970 View video › $12,000
CSYN  Synthetic MDN 3YO 5th otr,imp,blndrd 500,back after, 0.56.67, 600m - 0.34.04 Michael McNab $240
  • 0.55.37, Flat
  • 9.5L
  • Bar: 7
  • SP: $11.70
  • Rtg: 47 (-1)
  • Wgt: 56.5
  • Car: 56.5
  • LWD: 56.5
  • 1: Funny Girl, 56.5
  • 2: Barbarina, 56.5
  • 1 1/4 LEN:4 3/4 LEN
  • Gear carried: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
  • Stipe Comment: Clipped a heel and blundered after improving onto heels near the 500m.
2-8 5 Aug 21 800m  MDN 3YO Catchweight 800 - Heat 20 View video › $0
CSYN  Synthetic MDN 3YO Danielle Johnson $0
  • 0.46.95, Flat
  • Bar: 6
  • SP: $0.00
  • Rtg: 47
  • Wgt: 0.0
  • Car: 0.0
  • LWD: 0.0
  • 1: Snorkel (AUS), 0.0
  • 3: Marchand, 0.0
  • 1 1/4 LEN:SHORT NECK
  • Gear carried: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
1-7 6 Apr 21 900m  2YO Catchweight 900 - Heat 15 View video › $0
AUCK  Good4 2YO , 0.53.83 Samantha Collett $0
  • 0.53.83, Flat
  • Bar: 7
  • SP: $0.00
  • Rtg: 45 (+2)
  • Wgt: 0.0
  • Car: 0.0
  • LWD: 0.0
  • 2: Caerus, 0.0
  • 3: Dollar Dollar, 0.0
  • NECK:1/2 LEN
  • Gear carried: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
2-8 23 Mar 21 800m  2YO Catchweight 800 - Heat 18 View video › $0
CAMB  Synthetic 2YO Samantha Collett $0
  • 0.46.47, Flat
  • Bar: 6
  • SP: $0.00
  • Rtg: 
  • Wgt: 0.0
  • Car: 0.0
  • LWD: 0.0
  • 1: Vancouver Cruise (AUS), 0.0
  • 3: Wind Me Up, 0.0
  • 1 LEN:NOSE
  • Gear carried: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit

Opie Bosson

  • Age: 42
  • Location: Auckland
  • Current Premiership Place Flat: 3
  • Rides since last win: 0

Current Declarations ›

With Horse

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

With Trainer

  • Starts 833
  • Wins 164
  • Place 230
  • S/R 5.1

This Going (Heavy)

  • Starts 2653
  • Wins 416
  • Place 608
  • S/R 6.4

On Course (Matamata)

  • Starts 792
  • Wins 153
  • Place 199
  • S/R 5.2

Jockey Performance Stats

Recent rides
  • 62001
  All 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th U Prizemoney
Career 11543 1927 1535 1267 1112 987 4715 $49,310,989
G & L 1281 237 150 150 115 112 517 $30,201,617
2022/23 249 59 34 24 22 16 94 $2,125,845
2021/22 217 56 42 22 20 12 65 $2,907,437
2020/21 251 61 36 27 27 24 76 $2,120,599
2019/20 229 58 35 29 21 20 66 $2,973,545
2018/19 287 64 35 37 29 32 90 $2,569,790
2017/18 221 49 37 28 21 19 67 $2,421,565
2016/17 251 52 40 36 22 23 78 $2,341,705
2015/16 329 70 50 37 36 28 108 $1,430,925
2014/15 360 82 52 42 38 32 114 $2,808,655
2013/14 392 60 51 47 47 32 155 $1,349,120
2012/13 656 152 98 78 59 55 214 $3,145,968
2011/12 80 12 19 9 4 6 30 $391,725
2010/11 633 110 82 71 77 58 235 $2,779,134
2009/10 835 158 121 108 84 63 301 $3,273,906
2008/09 437 68 51 45 40 39 194 $2,428,408
2007/08 235 40 34 22 28 26 85 $965,249
2006/07 664 116 96 77 63 59 253 $2,586,358
2005/06 177 31 22 22 11 14 77 $415,222
2004/05 146 17 19 15 13 15 67 $403,920
2003/04 442 81 58 50 47 34 172 $2,188,585
2002/03 477 54 53 44 45 29 252 $1,236,569
2001/02 281 32 39 19 27 25 139 $453,650
2000/01 322 25 39 22 30 28 178 $367,008
1999/00 605 78 72 64 61 56 274 $1,422,202
1998/99 723 95 88 77 69 68 326 $1,318,240
1997/98 884 128 115 100 85 83 373 $2,035,483
1996/97 703 75 75 65 48 54 386 $554,914
1995/96 457 44 42 50 38 37 246 $295,265

Mark Walker

  • Location: Matamata
  • Horses in Training: 202

With Jockey (Opie Bosson)

  • Starts 833
  • Wins 164
  • Place 230
  • S/R 5.1

This Going (Heavy)

  • Starts 1166
  • Wins 152
  • Place 271
  • S/R 7.7

On Course (Matamata)

  • Starts 743
  • Wins 114
  • Place 200
  • S/R 6.5
Current Premiership Place Flat 1
Starts Since Last Win 0

Trainer Performance Stats

Recent starts
  • 69331
  All 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th U Prizemoney
Career 6390 992 874 725 689 637 2473 $23,639,559
G & L 913 114 111 88 90 93 417 $15,327,560
2022/23 685 110 102 70 58 73 272 $4,901,613
2021/22 124 24 22 10 8 17 43 $783,415
2009/10 639 108 82 76 84 66 223 $1,991,430
2008/09 639 102 73 80 64 58 262 $3,711,249
2007/08 538 84 79 70 64 51 190 $2,562,732
2006/07 482 83 70 65 62 38 164 $1,977,087
2005/06 523 88 75 62 59 49 190 $1,850,508
2004/05 427 62 60 48 47 48 162 $1,187,643
2003/04 409 76 53 53 39 45 143 $1,555,717
2002/03 280 56 36 23 29 20 116 $1,070,447
2001/02 267 33 28 19 27 27 133 $325,853
2000/01 173 18 17 23 19 18 78 $170,926
1999/00 415 53 68 48 46 57 143 $644,414
1998/99 435 43 61 44 48 42 197 $476,215
1997/98 354 52 48 34 35 28 157 $430,313
View Shepherd's Delight (NZ) 2018's full breeding profile ›