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Go Your Own Way (NZ) 2020

Trainer: Nayton Mitchell / West Melton

Training Location: West Melton

Race info

  • Flat Rating: 51
  • Steeple Rating: 0
  • Hurdle Rating: 0
  • Current Gear:
    • Approved Plates
    • Blinkers
    • Ear Covers Pre-Race
    • Standard Bit

Horse Details

4YO Bay Gelding

  • Owner: A J Carston
  • Breeder: Mrs N M Leicester
  • Sire: BELARDO (IRE) 2012
  • Dam: EASY WALKING (NZ) 2014
  • Foaling: 15 Oct 2020

Current Nominations

Current Fields

Performance stats

Recent starts
Form
  • 74463
1st up
  • 3-0-0
2nd up
  • 2-0-0
Fresh 30
  • 1-0-0
Fresh 90
  • 2-0-0

Sectionals

 
TRK
Time
First 400m
Last 800m
Last 600m
Last 400m
Last 200m
3-12
9 Jul 25
RICCARTON PARK FUNCTION CENTRE MAIDEN
2200m
SYN
2.18.30
0.26.54
0.48.72
0.36.54
0.24.26
0.12.03
6-14
26 Jun 25
CUP WEEK HOSPITALITY ON SALE TODAY MAIDEN
1600m
SYN
1.37.71
0.26.68
0.48.33
0.36.12
0.24.38
0.12.36
4-13
11 Jun 25
JOIN TAB RACING CLUB MAIDEN
1600m
SYN
1.37.79
0.27.64
0.46.80
0.34.70
0.23.21
0.11.49
4-14
29 May 25
HERMAN'S HERMITS 2 AUGUST CHRISTCHURCH MAIDEN
1400m
SYN
1.23.86
0.29.06
0.46.24
0.34.58
0.22.52
0.11.18
U-6
20 May 25
MDN CATCHWEIGHT 1000 - HEAT 8
1000m
H8
-
-
-
-
-
-
7-14
12 Apr 25
LISA ALLPRESS DES COPPINS MELBOURNE CUP TOUR 1400
1400m
S5
1.26.03
0.28.04
0.46.72
0.35.37
0.23.87
0.12.60
7-9
8 Aug 24
NEW ZEALAND HORSE AMBULANCE TRUST 2000
2000m
SYN
2.03.27
0.26.15
0.47.53
0.35.68
0.24.17
0.12.60
6-10
24 Jul 24
MARTIN COLLINS NEW ZEALAND MAAT 2000
2000m
SYN
2.04.19
0.26.66
0.47.84
0.35.93
0.24.26
0.12.49
6-10
10 Jul 24
PRYDE'S EASIFEED 2000
2000m
SYN
2.04.40
0.27.00
0.47.49
0.35.80
0.24.17
0.12.67
4-11
12 Jun 24
WAIPA EARTHWORKS 1550
1550m
SYN
1.32.75
0.26.54
0.46.12
0.34.57
0.23.15
0.12.11
5-12
29 May 24
CAMBRIDGE EQUINE HOSPITAL 1550
1550m
SYN
1.33.79
0.26.37
0.48.05
0.36.08
0.23.85
0.12.45
5-12
15 May 24
SADDLERY WAREHOUSE 1300
1300m
SYN
1.18.04
0.26.30
0.46.58
0.35.07
0.23.69
0.12.57
1-5
23 Apr 24
MDN CATCHWEIGHT 950 - HEAT 5
950m
SYN
-
-
-
-
-
-
U-7
13 Feb 24
MDN CATCHWEIGHT 1000 - HEAT 5
1000m
G4
-
-
-
-
-
-
3-4
23 Jan 24
MDN CATCHWEIGHT 900 - HEAT 10
900m
G3
-
-
-
-
-
-
U-7
12 Oct 23
MDN 3YO CATCHWEIGHT 1000 - HEAT 4
1000m
S5
-
-
-
-
-
-
1-7
26 Sep 23
MDN 3YO CATCHWEIGHT 950 - HEAT 10
950m
SYN
-
-
-
-
-
-

Career stats

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In-depth racing review

3-12 9 Jul 25 2200m  RICCARTON PARK FUNCTION CENTRE MAIDEN View video › $22,000
RSYN  Synthetic MDN , 2.18.30, 600m - 0.36.54 Brandon May $1,980
  • 2.18.13, Flat
  • 1.1L
  • Bar: 7
  • SP: $0.00
  • Rtg: 49 (+2)
  • Wgt: 58.5
  • Car: 58.5
  • LWD: 56.5
  • 1: High Pins, 58.5
  • 2: Aviva, 56.5
  • 1/2 HEAD:1 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Standard Bit on, Blinkers
  • Stipe Comment: Angled outwards across heels to obtain clear running passing the 200 metres.
6-14 26 Jun 25 1600m  CUP WEEK HOSPITALITY ON SALE TODAY MAIDEN View video › $17,000
RSYN  Synthetic MDN Slow, still Bk Tn-Best work late, 1.37.71, 600m - 0.36.12 Brandon May $340
  • 1.37.25, Flat
  • 3.0L
  • Bar: 14
  • SP: $4.50
  • Rtg: 50 (-1)
  • Wgt: 58.5
  • Car: 58.5
  • LWD: 56.5
  • 1: Genieinabottle, 56.5
  • 2: Gee Force, 58.5
  • HEAD:1 1/4 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Tongue Control Bit, Blinkers
  • Stipe Comment: Slow away.
4-13 11 Jun 25 1600m  JOIN TAB RACING CLUB MAIDEN View video › $17,000
RSYN  Synthetic MDN Slow, Bk to Tn-ROS Wdr, 1.37.79, 600m - 0.34.70 Brandon May $850
  • 1.37.28, Flat
  • 3.4L
  • Bar: 11
  • SP: $10.00
  • Rtg: 50
  • Wgt: 58.5
  • Car: 58.5
  • LWD: 56.5
  • 1: Queen Of Naples, 56.5
  • 2: Light Of Plutus, 56.5
  • 2 1/4 LEN:1/2 HEAD
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Tongue Control Bit, Blinkers
  • Stipe Comment: Slow to begin.
4-14 29 May 25 1400m  HERMAN'S HERMITS 2 AUGUST CHRISTCHURCH MAIDEN View video › $17,000
RSYN  Synthetic MDN Last to Tn-ROS Wdr, nice late, 1.23.86, 600m - 0.34.58 Brandon May $850
  • 1.23.52, Flat
  • 1.9L
  • Bar: 3
  • SP: $23.30
  • Rtg: 48 (+2)
  • Wgt: 58.5
  • Car: 58.5
  • LWD: 56.5
  • 1: Raghallaigh, 58.5
  • 2: Pure Artist (AUS), 58.5
  • LONG NECK:1 1/4 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race (1st time), Approved Plates, Tongue Control Bit (1st time), Blinkers (1st time)
  • Stipe Comment: Slow to begin and then crowded shortly after the start.
U-6 20 May 25 1000m  MDN Catchweight 1000 - Heat 8 View video › $0
ASHB  Heavy8 MDN Brandon May $0
  • 1.02.59, Flat
  • Bar: 4
  • SP: $0.00
  • Rtg: 48
  • Wgt: 0.0
  • Car: 0.0
  • LWD: 0.0
  • 1: Chlobon, 0.0
  • 2: Time And Motion, 0.0
  • 4 1/2 LEN:1 1/2 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Compression Hood with Ear Muffs , Approved Plates, Standard Bit, Nasal Strip, Shadow Roll
7-14 12 Apr 25 1400m  LISA ALLPRESS DES COPPINS MELBOURNE CUP TOUR 1400 View video › $20,000
WELL  Soft5 MDN 2YO&UP 9th inr, out tn, plugged away, 1.26.03, 600m - 0.35.37 Elle Sole $400
  • 1.24.69, Flat
  • 8.0L
  • Bar: 4
  • SP: $41.90
  • Rtg: 49 (-1)
  • Wgt: 58.5
  • Car: 55.5
  • LWD: 56.5
  • 1: Croupier, 58.0
  • 2: Afternoon Siesta (AUS), 56.5
  • SHORT NECK:LONG NECK
  • Raceday Gear: Compression Hood with Ear Muffs (1st time), Approved Plates, Standard Bit (1st time), Nasal Strip (1st time), Shadow Roll
7-9 8 Aug 24 2000m  NEW ZEALAND HORSE AMBULANCE TRUST 2000 View video › $25,000
CSYN  Synthetic Rating 68 HCP 5th otr, undr rd tn, wknd, 2.03.27, 600m - 0.35.68 Matt Cartwright $500
  • 2.02.07, Flat
  • 7.8L
  • Bar: 2
  • SP: $13.20
  • Rtg: 49
  • Wgt: 54.0
  • Car: 54.5
  • LWD: 54.0
  • 1: Pow Tong, 58.0
  • 2: Up 'n' Gone, 56.0
  • 3 LEN:1 1/4 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Visor Blinkers, Shadow Roll
6-10 24 Jul 24 2000m  MARTIN COLLINS NEW ZEALAND MAAT 2000 View video › $30,000
CSYN  Synthetic MAAT 6th inr, wdr tn, plugged away, 2.04.19, 600m - 0.35.93 Lily Sutherland $450
  • 2.03.41, Flat
  • 5.1L
  • Bar: 2
  • SP: $13.60
  • Rtg: 49
  • Wgt: 57.0
  • Car: 56.0
  • LWD: 55.0
  • 1: Sparkles, 56.0
  • 2: Islebefine (AUS), 55.0
  • 1 3/4 LEN:NECK
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Visor Blinkers, Shadow Roll (1st time)
  • Stipe Comment: Slow to begin.
6-10 10 Jul 24 2000m  PRYDE'S EASIFEED 2000 View video › $17,000
CSYN  Synthetic MDN 9th outr,wdr tn, plugged away, 2.04.40, 600m - 0.35.80 Lily Sutherland $340
  • 2.03.69, Flat
  • 4.9L
  • Bar: 4
  • SP: $5.10
  • Rtg: 50 (-1)
  • Wgt: 58.5
  • Car: 57.5
  • LWD: 56.5
  • 1: The Chosen Tosen, 56.5
  • 2: Tempest Moon, 56.5
  • SHORT NECK:1 1/2 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Visor Blinkers
4-11 12 Jun 24 1550m  WAIPA EARTHWORKS 1550 View video › $17,000
CSYN  Synthetic MDN Slow, 11 mod pc, closer wdr tn, solid, 1.32.75, 600m - 0.34.57 Opie Bosson $850
  • 1.32.66, Flat
  • .5L
  • Bar: 10
  • SP: $5.10
  • Rtg: 47 (+3)
  • Wgt: 58.5
  • Car: 58.5
  • LWD: 56.5
  • 1: Aussie Betty, 56.5
  • 2: Spectrier, 58.5
  • NOSE:HEAD
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Visor Blinkers
  • Stipe Comment: Slow to begin.
5-12 29 May 24 1550m  CAMBRIDGE EQUINE HOSPITAL 1550 View video › $17,000
CSYN  Synthetic MDN Slow, 12th outr, wdr tn, flew late, 1.33.79, 600m - 0.36.08 Wiremu Pinn $340
  • 1.33.26, Flat
  • 3.6L
  • Bar: 12
  • SP: $13.80
  • Rtg: 47
  • Wgt: 58.5
  • Car: 58.5
  • LWD: 56.5
  • 1: Lucky Bay, 58.5
  • 2: Aussie Betty, 56.5
  • 1 1/2 LEN:1 3/4 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Visor Blinkers
  • Stipe Comment: Slow to begin.
5-12 15 May 24 1300m  SADDLERY WAREHOUSE 1300 View video › $17,000
CSYN  Synthetic MDN 11th innr, made ground inner, 1.18.04, 600m - 0.35.07 Wiremu Pinn $340
  • 1.16.80, Flat
  • 8.5L
  • Bar: 4
  • SP: $10.90
  • Rtg: 47
  • Wgt: 58.5
  • Car: 58.5
  • LWD: 56.5
  • 1: Keegan, 58.5
  • 2: The Exponent, 58.5
  • 4 1/4 LEN:1 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Visor Blinkers
1-5 23 Apr 24 950m  MDN Catchweight 950 - Heat 5 View video › $0
CSYN  Synthetic MDN , 0.55.03 Ryan Elliot $0
  • 0.55.03, Flat
  • Bar: 5
  • SP: $0.00
  • Rtg: 47
  • Wgt: 0.0
  • Car: 0.0
  • LWD: 0.0
  • 2: Luminosa Charm, 0.0
  • 3: Jon Warrior, 0.0
  • 1 3/4 LEN:2 1/4 LEN
  • Raceday Gear:
U-7 13 Feb 24 1000m  MDN Catchweight 1000 - Heat 5 View video › $0
FOXT  Good4 MDN Ryan Elliot $0
  • 1.01.81, Flat
  • Bar: 5
  • SP: $0.00
  • Rtg: 47
  • Wgt: 0.0
  • Car: 0.0
  • LWD: 0.0
  • 1: Wuruhi, 0.0
  • 2: Towrope, 0.0
  • NOSE:1 1/4 LEN
  • Raceday Gear:
3-4 23 Jan 24 900m  MDN Catchweight 900 - Heat 10 View video › $0
TAUP  Good3 MDN Lynsey Satherley $0
  • 0.54.59, Flat
  • Bar: 5
  • SP: $0.00
  • Rtg: 47
  • Wgt: 0.0
  • Car: 0.0
  • LWD: 0.0
  • 1: Lucy's Magic, 0.0
  • 2: Mysterious Girl, 0.0
  • 1 3/4 LEN:2 LEN
  • Raceday Gear:
U-7 12 Oct 23 1000m  MDN 3YO Catchweight 1000 - Heat 4 View video › $0
TROA  Soft5 MDN 3YO Ryan Elliot $0
  • 0.59.50, Flat
  • Bar: 3
  • SP: $0.00
  • Rtg: 47
  • Wgt: 0.0
  • Car: 0.0
  • LWD: 0.0
  • 1: Nikaia, 0.0
  • 2: Starry Eyed, 0.0
  • 3/4 LEN:HEAD
  • Raceday Gear:
1-7 26 Sep 23 950m  MDN 3YO Catchweight 950 - Heat 10 View video › $0
CSYN  Synthetic MDN 3YO , 0.53.64 Craig Grylls $0
  • 0.53.64, Flat
  • Bar: 6
  • SP: $0.00
  • Rtg: 
  • Wgt: 0.0
  • Car: 0.0
  • LWD: 0.0
  • 2: So Brassy, 0.0
  • 3: Oban (AUS), 0.0
  • 3/4 LEN:1/2 LEN
  • Raceday Gear:

Ryan Elliot

  • Age: 26
  • Location: Waikato
  • Current Premiership Place Flat: 28
  • Rides since last win: 9

Current Declarations ›

With Horse

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

With Trainer

  • Starts 63
  • Wins 3
  • Place 16
  • S/R 21.0

This Going (Good)

  • Starts 1962
  • Wins 171
  • Place 392
  • S/R 11.5

On Course (Foxton)

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

Jockey Performance Stats

Recent rides
  • 26807
  All 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th U Prizemoney
Career 4572 433 411 501 477 423 2327 $16,081,916
G & L 441 50 35 45 43 29 239 $8,345,940
2024/25 328 31 32 48 35 27 155 $2,384,205
2023/24 254 32 29 27 25 21 120 $2,571,050
2022/23 390 50 35 44 41 36 184 $3,445,190
2021/22 450 47 52 50 50 45 206 $1,891,902
2020/21 505 47 37 52 60 41 268 $1,264,570
2019/20 565 66 56 63 58 54 268 $1,445,106
2018/19 700 60 54 81 62 71 372 $1,495,922
2017/18 502 36 40 53 55 42 276 $627,836
2016/17 552 43 58 54 53 52 292 $705,495
2015/16 297 21 16 27 36 29 168 $244,515
2014/15 29 0 2 2 2 5 18 $6,125

Mark Forbes

  • Location: Cambridge
  • Horses in Training: 20

With Jockey (Ryan Elliot)

  • Starts 63
  • Wins 3
  • Place 16
  • S/R 21.0

This Going (Good)

  • Starts 174
  • Wins 22
  • Place 30
  • S/R 7.9

On Course (Foxton)

  • Starts 0
  • Wins 0
  • Place 0
  • S/R 0.0
Current Premiership Place Flat 145
Starts Since Last Win 1

Trainer Performance Stats

Recent starts
  • 54214
  All 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th U Prizemoney
Career 446 40 34 44 39 41 248 $617,649
G & L 23 0 2 0 3 2 16 $82,300
2024/25 25 4 1 2 5 2 11 $61,345
2023/24 26 0 4 2 2 6 12 $25,920
2022/23 19 0 0 0 3 2 14 $5,760
2021/22 26 1 1 0 3 3 18 $14,750
2020/21 58 5 3 7 3 4 36 $72,124
2019/20 47 5 4 8 5 3 22 $85,525
2018/19 61 5 4 4 3 6 39 $57,940
2017/18 63 5 2 3 4 9 40 $67,140
2016/17 43 7 8 5 3 1 19 $115,095
2015/16 29 3 2 3 3 3 15 $44,250
2014/15 20 3 1 5 1 1 9 $42,125
2013/14 22 2 3 5 3 1 8 $23,925
2012/13 7 0 1 0 1 0 5 $1,750
View Go Your Own Way (NZ) 2020's full breeding profile ›