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Poetic Justice (NZ) 2020

Trainer: Tony Pike / Cambridge

Training Location: Cambridge

Race info

  • Flat Rating: 64
  • Steeple Rating: 0
  • Hurdle Rating: 0
  • Current Gear:
    • Approved Plates
    • Lugging Bit
    • Nose Band
    • Visor Blinkers

Horse Details

4YO Bay Gelding

  • Owner: T B Dixon, N Greenhalgh, J Harman, Haunui Farm LP, Magic Bloodstock Racing, Manono No.2 Trust, Norcross Bloodstock Ltd, P Smith, Waikato Stud Ltd, B & E Waldron, M Weiner, Mrs E Wells & Whakanui Stud Ltd
  • Breeder: B J Lindsay MNZM & Mrs J E A Lindsay
  • Sire: ALMANZOR (FR) 2013
  • Dam: PROSE POEM (GB) 2013
  • Foaling: 8 Sep 2020

Current Nominations

Current Fields

Performance stats

Recent starts
Form
  • 05215
1st up
  • 5-0-2
2nd up
  • 2-0-2
Fresh 30
  • 3-0-1
Fresh 90
  • 2-0-1

Sectionals

 
TRK
Time
First 400m
Last 800m
Last 600m
Last 400m
Last 200m
5-15
3 May 25
TAB RACING CLUB 2100
2100m
H8
2.13.61
0.28.13
0.49.96
0.37.08
0.24.68
0.12.59
1-11
13 Apr 25
SANGSTER - VRC DERBY WINNER 2400
2400m
S5
2.29.49
0.26.97
0.47.49
0.35.20
0.23.29
0.11.61
2-8
2 Apr 25
AUCKLAND CO-OP TAXIS 2100
2100m
G4
2.14.98
0.28.29
0.46.49
0.34.47
0.23.04
0.11.93
5-12
14 Mar 25
DUNSTAN HORSEFEEDS 2100
2100m
S5
2.13.67
0.28.26
0.47.25
0.34.64
0.23.39
0.12.04
10-12
7 Feb 25
J.A.RUSSELL LTD MAIDEN 2100M
2100m
G4
2.13.64
0.27.59
0.47.40
0.36.23
0.24.50
0.11.91
2-13
22 Jan 25
WAIKATO/BOP THOROUGHBRED OWNERS ASSOCATION 2000
2000m
S5
2.04.35
0.27.07
0.47.79
0.35.65
0.24.27
0.11.84
2-15
26 Dec 24
BARFOOT & THOMPSON 2100
2100m
S5
2.13.41
0.27.51
0.48.30
0.36.04
0.23.89
0.12.18
2-9
13 Dec 24
GEAR WELDING MAIDEN 1600
1600m
H8
1.39.89
0.26.69
0.48.35
0.36.04
0.24.20
0.12.23
2-9
22 Nov 24
CHRISTMAS AT THE RACES THURSDAY 5 DECEMBER 2024
1600m
S5
1.36.68
0.24.53
0.49.31
0.36.95
0.24.54
0.12.56
7-14
7 Nov 24
TRACKSIDE.CO.NZ 1400
1400m
G4
1.24.63
0.25.50
0.47.22
0.35.01
0.32.22
0.11.95
2-6
15 Oct 24
MDN 4YO&UP CATCHWEIGHT 1000 - HEAT 22
1000m
H10
-
-
-
-
-
-
4-6
1 Oct 24
MDN 4YO&UP CATCHWEIGHT 850 - HEAT 13
850m
S6
-
-
-
-
-
-
7-14
19 Jun 24
STELLA ARTOIS 1600
1600m
H10
1.44.13
0.28.38
0.50.69
0.38.10
0.25.81
0.13.43
2-11
3 Jun 24
EPIC JOURNEYS USA/CANADA 2025
1400m
H8
1.28.81
0.26.51
0.51.33
0.39.13
0.25.50
0.12.64
5-12
26 Apr 24
MATAMATA FUNCTION CENTRE 1200
1200m
H8
1.14.10
0.24.79
0.49.31
0.38.10
0.25.40
0.13.19
U-8
9 Apr 24
MDN CATCHWEIGHT 1100 - HEAT 21
1100m
S5
-
-
-
-
-
-
7-14
31 Jan 24
SIR PATRICK HOGAN KARAPIRO CLASSIC QUALIFIER
1600m
G3
1.37.96
0.25.56
0.48.76
0.36.00
0.23.70
0.12.32
2-12
17 Jan 24
LEGENDS DAY - FEBRUARY 10 MILE
1600m
G3
1.39.47
0.26.48
0.49.73
0.36.15
0.24.94
0.12.77
2-11
27 Dec 23
HIREPOOL MAIDEN
1400m
S5
1.23.84
0.24.87
0.48.01
0.36.61
0.24.26
0.12.34
3-5
11 Dec 23
MDN CATCHWEIGHT 1000 - HEAT 4
1000m
G4
-
-
-
-
-
-
2-6
22 Nov 23
MDN CATCHWEIGHT 1000 - HEAT 21
1000m
S5
-
-
-
-
-
-
4-8
11 Apr 23
2YO CATCHWEIGHT 800 - HEAT 7
800m
S5
-
-
-
-
-
-

Career stats

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In-depth racing review

5-15 3 May 25 2100m  TAB RACING CLUB 2100 View video › $35,000
WAIK  Heavy8 Rating 65 Benchmark* 14th inr,out 300,btld on, 2.13.61, 600m - 0.37.08 Ryan Elliot $875
  • 2.13.02, Flat
  • 3.8L
  • Bar: 11
  • SP: $6.50
  • Rtg: 64
  • Wgt: 59.5
  • Car: 59.5
  • LWD: 54.0
  • 1: Quick Fire, 56.5
  • 2: Proboy, 59.0
  • LONG NECK:3/4 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Visor Blinkers, Nose Band
  • Stipe Comment: Slow to begin.
1-11 13 Apr 25 2400m  SANGSTER - VRC DERBY WINNER 2400 View video › $35,000
WAIK  Soft5 Rating 65 Benchmark* 9th inr,out 200,drove thru best, 2.29.49, 600m - 0.35.20 Michael McNab $20,125
  • 2.29.49, Flat
  • .3L
  • Bar: 4
  • SP: $4.70
  • Rtg: 60 (+4)
  • Wgt: 57.5
  • Car: 57.5
  • LWD: 54.0
  • 2: Ma Baker, 54.0
  • 3: Vistown, 56.0
  • NECK:LONG NECK
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Visor Blinkers (1st time), Nose Band
  • Stipe Comment: Held up until passing the 200 metres.
2-8 2 Apr 25 2100m  AUCKLAND CO-OP TAXIS 2100 View video › $25,000
COUN  Good4 Rating 60 HCP 8th mod pc,led 250,outfin late, 2.14.98, 600m - 0.34.47 Michael McNab $4,625
  • 2.14.86, Flat
  • .8L
  • Bar: 6
  • SP: $2.40
  • Rtg: 59 (+1)
  • Wgt: 59.5
  • Car: 59.5
  • LWD: 54.0
  • 1: He's Classic, 58.0
  • 3: Beau Ondago, 55.0
  • 3/4 LEN:1 1/4 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Side Winkers, Nose Band
  • Stipe Comment: Slow away. Lay inwards in the run home and near the 200 metres shifted in abruptly having to be straightened by its rider.
5-12 14 Mar 25 2100m  DUNSTAN HORSEFEEDS 2100 View video › $25,000
COUN  Soft5 MDN 9th outr,blocked 250,forgive, 2.13.67, 600m - 0.34.64 Ryan Elliot $625
  • 2.13.20, Flat
  • 3.3L
  • Bar: 8
  • SP: $3.50
  • Rtg: 59
  • Wgt: 58.5
  • Car: 58.5
  • LWD: 56.0
  • 1: Smiling Eyes, 56.5
  • 2: Quasi, 57.5
  • NOSE:1 1/4 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Side Winkers, Nose Band
  • Stipe Comment: Slow away, held up early in straight then being disappointed for a run 200m having to be steadied
10-12 7 Feb 25 2100m  J.A.RUSSELL LTD MAIDEN 2100M View video › $25,000
BOPL  Good4 MDN 11th otr,wdr tn, one-paced to line, 2.13.64, 600m - 0.36.23 Rory Hutchings $375
  • 2.12.75, Flat
  • 5.7L
  • Bar: 10
  • SP: $3.10
  • Rtg: 60 (-1)
  • Wgt: 58.5
  • Car: 58.5
  • LWD: 56.0
  • 1: Grey Area, 58.0
  • 2: Gillian, 56.5
  • 1 LEN:1 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Side Winkers, Nose Band
  • Stipe Comment: Rider advised that the gelding raced flat and was one-paced. Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which revealed no abnormalities.
2-13 22 Jan 25 2000m  WAIKATO/BOP THOROUGHBRED OWNERS ASSOCATION 2000 View video › $25,000
MATA  Soft5 MDN 13th inr,impr 600,sustained finish, 2.04.35, 600m - 0.35.65 Rory Hutchings $4,625
  • 2.04.33, Flat
  • .1L
  • Bar: 14
  • SP: $3.60
  • Rtg: 60
  • Wgt: 58.5
  • Car: 58.5
  • LWD: 56.5
  • 1: Gold Currency, 57.0
  • 3: Diamonds For Jen, 55.5
  • SHORT HEAD:2 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Side Winkers, Nose Band
2-15 26 Dec 24 2100m Premier Meeting Premier MeetingBARFOOT & THOMPSON 2100 View video › $80,000
AUCK  Soft5 MAAT 15th ot,imp wd 600,strong finish, 2.13.41, 600m - 0.36.04 Rory Hutchings $14,800
  • 2.13.21, Flat
  • 1.5L
  • Bar: 14
  • SP: $17.60
  • Rtg: 54 (+6)
  • Wgt: 57.0
  • Car: 57.0
  • LWD: 55.0
  • 1: Pennine Way (AUS), 57.0
  • 3: The Yes Girl, 56.5
  • 1 1/2 LEN:HEAD
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Side Winkers on, Nose Band
2-9 13 Dec 24 1600m  GEAR WELDING MAIDEN 1600 View video › $25,000
BOPL  Heavy8 MDN 3bk inr,out inr tn,tried hard, 1.39.89, 600m - 0.36.04 Ryan Elliot $4,625
  • 1.39.86, Flat
  • .2L
  • Bar: 3
  • SP: $3.60
  • Rtg: 54
  • Wgt: 58.5
  • Car: 58.5
  • LWD: 56.5
  • 1: Tiffanee, 56.5
  • 3: Proboy, 57.0
  • LONG HEAD:1 3/4 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers on, Nose Band
2-9 22 Nov 24 1600m  CHRISTMAS AT THE RACES THURSDAY 5 DECEMBER 2024 View video › $25,000
TARA  Soft5 MDN Trld,lay out tn, btld well, 1.36.68, 600m - 0.36.95 Kevin Stott $4,625
  • 1.36.12, Flat
  • 3.8L
  • Bar: 1
  • SP: $2.50
  • Rtg: 52 (+2)
  • Wgt: 58.5
  • Car: 58.5
  • LWD: 56.5
  • 1: Songwriter, 58.5
  • 3: Blackwaterfoot, 56.5
  • 3 3/4 LEN:NOSE
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Nose Band
  • Stipe Comment: Lay out under pressure in the straight. Made contact with another runner near the 75 metres
7-14 7 Nov 24 1400m  TRACKSIDE.CO.NZ 1400 View video › $18,500
COUN  Good4 MDN Bk otr,out tn, btld away, 1.24.63, 600m - 0.35.01 Michael McNab $370
  • 1.24.18, Flat
  • 3.1L
  • Bar: 2
  • SP: $5.90
  • Rtg: 53 (-1)
  • Wgt: 58.5
  • Car: 58.5
  • LWD: 55.0
  • 1: Smokotime, 57.0
  • 2: Vegas Lights, 56.5
  • LONG HEAD:1 3/4 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Nose Band
2-6 15 Oct 24 1000m  MDN 4YO&UP Catchweight 1000 - Heat 22 View video › $0
AVON  Heavy10 MDN 4YO&UP Matt Cartwright $0
  • 1.06.50, Flat
  • Bar: 1
  • SP: $0.00
  • Rtg: 53
  • Wgt: 0.0
  • Car: 0.0
  • LWD: 0.0
  • 1: Don's Legacy, 0.0
  • 3: Carmona, 0.0
  • 1 1/4 LEN:NECK
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers, Nose Band
4-6 1 Oct 24 850m  MDN 4YO&UP Catchweight 850 - Heat 13 View video › $0
WAPA  Soft6 MDN 4YO&UP Ryan Elliot $0
  • 0.50.23, Flat
  • Bar: 5
  • SP: $0.00
  • Rtg: 53
  • Wgt: 0.0
  • Car: 0.0
  • LWD: 0.0
  • 1: Force Of Nature, 0.0
  • 2: Flamboyance, 0.0
  • 5 LEN:3/4 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers, Nose Band
7-14 19 Jun 24 1600m  STELLA ARTOIS 1600 View video › $25,000
COUN  Heavy10 MDN 11th wd cvr,just btld in conditions, 1.44.13, 600m - 0.38.10 Lily Sutherland $375
  • 1.43.10, Flat
  • 5.8L
  • Bar: 7
  • SP: $3.40
  • Rtg: 54 (-1)
  • Wgt: 58.5
  • Car: 57.5
  • LWD: 56.5
  • 1: Polamalu, 55.5
  • 2: Storms Ahead, 58.5
  • 3/4 LEN:LONG NECK
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers, Nose Band
  • Stipe Comment: When questioned regarding the performance rider advised that the gelding had failed to handle today’s heavy track conditions. A post-race veterinary examination did not reveal any abnormalities.
2-11 3 Jun 24 1400m  EPIC JOURNEYS USA/CANADA 2025 View video › $20,000
TROA  Heavy8 MDN Dist 8th,closer tn, big finish, 1.28.81, 600m - 0.39.13 Michael McNab $3,600
  • 1.28.73, Flat
  • .4L
  • Bar: 1
  • SP: $2.90
  • Rtg: 53 (+1)
  • Wgt: 58.5
  • Car: 58.5
  • LWD: 56.5
  • 1: Flying Gib, 56.5
  • 3: Quill, 56.5
  • LONG NECK:HEAD
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers (1st time), Nose Band
  • Stipe Comment: Lay inwards when placed under pressure in the final straight.
5-12 26 Apr 24 1200m  MATAMATA FUNCTION CENTRE 1200 View video › $17,000
MATA  Heavy8 MDN 3YO 4th inr,tite 400,2nd wdr cn,dist?, 1.14.10, 600m - 0.38.10 Michael McNab $340
  • 1.13.53, Flat
  • 3.5L
  • Bar: 2
  • SP: $4.10
  • Rtg: 53
  • Wgt: 57.5
  • Car: 57.5
  • LWD: 55.5
  • 1: City Girl, 55.5
  • 2: Murch, 54.5
  • 1 3/4 LEN:1 1/2 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Side Winkers, Nose Band
  • Stipe Comment: Held up for a distance passing the 400m becoming awkwardly placed on heels.
U-8 9 Apr 24 1100m  MDN Catchweight 1100 - Heat 21 View video › $0
COUN  Soft5 MDN Wiremu Pinn $0
  • 1.05.05, Flat
  • Bar: 1
  • SP: $0.00
  • Rtg: 53
  • Wgt: 0.0
  • Car: 0.0
  • LWD: 0.0
  • 1: Unequivocal, 0.0
  • 2: Mitonic, 0.0
  • HEAD:NECK
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Side Winkers, Nose Band
7-14 31 Jan 24 1600m  SIR PATRICK HOGAN KARAPIRO CLASSIC QUALIFIER View video › $25,000
WAIK  Good3 MDN 3bk inr,trld cn,tite 400,out,btld, 1.37.96, 600m - 0.36.00 Michael McNab $375
  • 1.37.37, Flat
  • 3.6L
  • Bar: 2
  • SP: $3.90
  • Rtg: 54 (-1)
  • Wgt: 57.0
  • Car: 57.0
  • LWD: 55.0
  • 1: Chaource, 55.0
  • 2: Herbert, 57.0
  • LONG HEAD:3/4 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Side Winkers (1st time), Nose Band
  • Stipe Comment: Held up for a distance approaching the 400m.
2-12 17 Jan 24 1600m  LEGENDS DAY - FEBRUARY 10 MILE View video › $25,000
WAIK  Good3 MDN 3YO Dwelt,midf inr,thru 5th tn,soilid, 1.39.47, 600m - 0.36.15 Michael McNab $4,625
  • 1.39.12, Flat
  • 2.5L
  • Bar: 3
  • SP: $1.80
  • Rtg: 52 (+2)
  • Wgt: 57.5
  • Car: 57.5
  • LWD: 55.5
  • 1: Spring Queen, 55.5
  • 3: Moonlight Magic, 55.5
  • 2 1/2 LEN:LONG NECK
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Nose Band
  • Stipe Comment: Slow to begin.
2-11 27 Dec 23 1400m  HIREPOOL MAIDEN View video › $18,500
TARA  Soft5 MDN 6th otr,imp,wdr cnr,chal,ld,nailed, 1.23.84, 600m - 0.36.61 Michael McNab $3,330
  • 1.23.81, Flat
  • .1L
  • Bar: 2
  • SP: $5.80
  • Rtg: 45 (+7)
  • Wgt: 57.0
  • Car: 57.0
  • LWD: 55.0
  • 1: Malachy, 57.0
  • 3: Stout, 57.0
  • SHORT HEAD:1/2 HEAD
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Nose Band
  • Stipe Comment: Lay outwards under pressure passing the 100 metres.
3-5 11 Dec 23 1000m  MDN Catchweight 1000 - Heat 4 View video › $0
AUCK  Good4 MDN Michael McNab $0
  • 0.58.88, Flat
  • Bar: 2
  • SP: $0.00
  • Rtg: 45
  • Wgt: 0.0
  • Car: 0.0
  • LWD: 0.0
  • 1: My Chablis, 0.0
  • 2: Sayan, 0.0
  • 1 1/2 LEN:1/2 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
2-6 22 Nov 23 1000m  MDN Catchweight 1000 - Heat 21 View video › $0
TAUP  Soft5 MDN Michael McNab $0
  • 01.02.66, Flat
  • Bar: 1
  • SP: $0.00
  • Rtg: 45
  • Wgt: 0.0
  • Car: 0.0
  • LWD: 0.0
  • 1: Iceberg, 0.0
  • 3: Secret Life, 0.0
  • LONG NECK:3/4 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
4-8 11 Apr 23 800m  2YO Catchweight 800 - Heat 7 View video › $0
AVON  Soft5 2YO Vinnie Colgan $0
  • 0.46.31, Flat
  • Bar: 3
  • SP: $0.00
  • Rtg: 45
  • Wgt: 0.0
  • Car: 0.0
  • LWD: 0.0
  • 1: Ace's In Bloom, 0.0
  • 2: Sunday's Serenade, 0.0
  • HEAD:3 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit

Michael McNab

  • Age: 39
  • Location: Waikato
  • Current Premiership Place Flat: 2
  • Rides since last win: 3

Current Declarations ›

With Horse

  • Starts 8
  • Wins 1
  • Place 4
  • S/R 8.0

With Trainer

  • Starts 724
  • Wins 141
  • Place 205
  • S/R 5.1

This Going (Good)

  • Starts 2574
  • Wins 378
  • Place 611
  • S/R 6.8

On Course (Pukekohe Park)

  • Starts 401
  • Wins 51
  • Place 89
  • S/R 7.9

Jockey Performance Stats

Recent rides
  • 21327
  All 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th U Prizemoney
Career 6268 881 800 690 613 565 2719 $25,895,034
G & L 649 74 90 65 69 50 301 $11,687,593
2024/25 362 63 71 46 31 36 115 $4,866,710
2023/24 684 124 101 86 76 69 228 $4,164,198
2022/23 817 164 130 106 69 65 283 $4,790,098
2021/22 705 144 109 78 81 59 234 $3,837,610
2020/21 498 70 55 64 46 42 221 $1,555,008
2019/20 210 24 30 26 23 23 84 $901,890
2018/19 223 26 18 23 25 20 111 $777,700
2017/18 402 51 48 54 39 31 179 $1,586,308
2016/17 442 44 53 41 38 35 231 $1,078,225
2015/16 510 50 66 37 49 50 258 $1,021,178
2014/15 301 25 28 25 28 31 164 $423,885
2013/14 158 15 18 17 18 10 80 $171,310
2012/13 211 19 15 22 14 21 120 $177,420
2011/12 153 19 17 16 19 12 70 $171,950
2006/07 41 2 3 3 3 4 26 $19,050
2003/04 167 12 12 21 14 26 82 $115,423
2002/03 215 13 16 16 30 17 123 $121,225
2001/02 169 16 10 9 10 14 110 $115,849

Tony Pike

  • Location: Cambridge
  • Horses in Training: 106

With Jockey (Michael McNab)

  • Starts 724
  • Wins 141
  • Place 205
  • S/R 5.1

This Going (Good)

  • Starts 1889
  • Wins 324
  • Place 503
  • S/R 5.8

On Course (Pukekohe Park)

  • Starts 245
  • Wins 34
  • Place 57
  • S/R 7.2
Current Premiership Place Flat 6
Starts Since Last Win 2

Trainer Performance Stats

Recent starts
  • 07124
  All 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th U Prizemoney
Career 5225 778 718 598 560 500 2071 $23,051,473
G & L 620 77 73 57 63 67 283 $10,181,285
2024/25 323 42 42 42 35 35 127 $2,242,200
2023/24 389 60 51 50 32 39 157 $2,593,125
2022/23 321 41 37 43 25 36 139 $1,251,260
2021/22 375 63 54 35 39 36 148 $1,928,110
2020/21 339 55 50 50 33 32 119 $1,016,166
2019/20 249 41 28 39 21 20 100 $1,785,753
2018/19 457 55 70 43 61 49 179 $1,530,143
2017/18 374 47 54 42 42 40 149 $1,224,313
2016/17 338 53 44 42 41 33 125 $1,524,495
2015/16 327 78 57 32 36 29 95 $2,312,925
2014/15 204 38 28 25 25 16 72 $1,230,775
2013/14 157 40 20 22 10 13 52 $1,045,570
2012/13 127 27 15 11 10 11 53 $954,095
2011/12 119 11 17 14 15 12 50 $251,210
2010/11 124 13 18 13 18 17 45 $588,725
2009/10 136 16 17 8 19 12 64 $290,820
2008/09 174 18 26 15 21 17 77 $290,083
2007/08 128 15 23 16 16 8 50 $291,715
2006/07 122 17 17 11 20 12 45 $205,313
2005/06 96 15 13 8 7 8 45 $195,765
2004/05 125 11 15 19 8 8 64 $95,300
2003/04 50 4 4 4 4 5 29 $26,675
2002/03 69 7 7 7 8 5 35 $84,215
2001/02 76 8 6 6 11 7 38 $71,775
2000/01 26 3 5 1 3 0 14 $20,950
View Poetic Justice (NZ) 2020's full breeding profile ›