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Keen On Bubbles (NZ) 2019

Trainer: John Wheeler / New Plymouth

Training Location: New Plymouth

Race info

  • Flat Rating: 52
  • Steeple Rating: 0
  • Hurdle Rating: 0
  • Current Gear:
    • Approved Plates
    • Lugging Bit

Horse Details

5YO Chestnut Mare

  • Owner: Champagne Enterprises Syndicate
  • Breeder: J W Balsom & B A Hamilton
  • Sire: KEANO (NZ) 2005
  • Dam: TONS OF BUBBLES (NZ) 2003
  • Foaling: 25 Oct 2019

Current Nominations

Current Fields

Performance stats

Recent starts
Form
  • 98254
1st up
  • 4-0-1
2nd up
  • 3-0-1
Fresh 30
  • 1-0-0
Fresh 90
  • 3-0-1

Sectionals

 
TRK
Time
First 400m
Last 800m
Last 600m
Last 400m
Last 200m
4-14
8 Sep 24
CELEBRATING SONYA
2200m
H10
2.31.17
0.27.30
0.56.20
0.42.39
0.29.27
0.14.95
5-11
17 Aug 24
UNITED STEEL 1800
1800m
H10
2.03.29
0.28.89
0.53.84
0.40.67
0.27.12
0.14.61
2-10
4 Aug 24
ENTAIN/NZB INSURANCE PEARL SERIES
1600m
S7
1.41.80
0.26.49
0.49.69
0.36.65
0.24.44
0.12.11
8-10
23 Jul 24
DELAVAL COASTAL AGRI 1400
1400m
H10
1.30.67
0.27.40
0.51.06
0.38.35
0.25.74
0.13.19
9-12
6 Jun 24
THE UNDERBELLY TITO TRANSPORT LTD MAIDEN
2000m
H9
2.13.87
0.26.50
0.52.61
0.40.08
0.26.59
0.14.10
7-14
26 May 24
MACDOUGALLS & SCANPOWER
1600m
S6
1.41.67
0.27.66
0.48.86
0.36.27
0.24.46
0.12.79
3-8
11 May 24
TAB ODDS SURGE EVERY RACE @ TARANAKI MAIDEN
1400m
S6
1.26.10
0.25.36
0.49.66
0.38.52
0.26.14
0.13.72
7-9
12 Apr 24
DOO YOU WANT ME SYNDICATE
1200m
G4
1.10.97
0.25.17
0.45.80
0.34.09
0.22.36
0.11.24
6-10
22 Mar 24
SINCLAIR ELECTRICAL & REFRIGERATION MAIDEN
1200m
S5
1.11.51
0.24.76
0.46.75
0.35.33
0.23.29
0.12.33
11-12
12 Oct 23
KENT MYERS PROGRESSIVE LIVESTOCK
1400m
G4
1.26.39
0.25.42
0.49.10
0.37.16
0.25.71
0.17.43
8-14
21 Sep 23
WENHAM GRAIN & SEED
1400m
G4
1.26.10
0.26.23
0.47.31
0.35.33
0.23.68
0.12.24
3-9
26 Aug 23
HUMPHRIES CONSTRUCTION 1550
1550m
H10
1.42.06
0.26.04
0.53.11
0.40.22
0.27.40
0.14.10
2-14
6 Aug 23
DENIS WHEELER EARTHWORKS MAIDEN
1400m
H10
1.29.83
0.25.38
0.50.66
0.37.95
0.25.43
0.12.90
2-7
18 Jul 23
MDN CATCHWEIGHT 1000 - HEAT 6
1000m
H8
-
-
-
-
-
-
U-8
27 Jun 23
MDN CATCHWEIGHT 1000 - HEAT 7
1000m
H8
-
-
-
-
-
-
9-9
3 Mar 23
WAGON WHEEL
1200m
G4
1.11.72
0.25.08
0.46.64
0.35.53
0.24.46
0.13.14
10-13
17 Feb 23
WHITAKERS CIVIL MAIDEN
1200m
S5
1.12.10
0.24.62
0.47.48
0.36.14
0.23.97
0.12.46

Career stats

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In-depth racing review

4-14 8 Sep 24 2200m  CELEBRATING SONYA View video › $18,500
WODV  Heavy10 MDN Pushd wd 1800,5th inr,wd tn,btld on, 2.31.17, 600m - 0.42.39 Elle Sole $925
  • 2.29.59, Flat
  • 9.6L
  • Bar: 4
  • SP: $16.80
  • Rtg: 52
  • Wgt: 56.5
  • Car: 53.5
  • LWD: 56.5
  • 1: Our Daymo, 58.5
  • 2: He's All Fabulous, 56.5
  • 6 1/4 LEN:1 1/2 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
  • Stipe Comment: Dictated wider on the first bend
5-11 17 Aug 24 1800m  UNITED STEEL 1800 View video › $35,000
TARA  Heavy10 MAAT 7th outr,6th tn,boxed away, 2.03.29, 600m - 0.40.67 Elle Sole $875
  • 2.01.48, Flat
  • 10.6L
  • Bar: 10
  • SP: $23.10
  • Rtg: 52
  • Wgt: 55.0
  • Car: 51.0
  • LWD: 55.0
  • 1: Faustian Bargain, 53.0
  • 2: Tisse, 57.0
  • 1 1/4 LEN:2 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
2-10 4 Aug 24 1600m  ENTAIN/NZB INSURANCE PEARL SERIES View video › $17,000
EGMN  Soft7 MDN F&M 1x1,out tn, btld on well, 1.41.80, 600m - 0.36.65 Elle Sole $3,060
  • 1.41.42, Flat
  • 2.3L
  • Bar: 6
  • SP: $25.20
  • Rtg: 48 (+4)
  • Wgt: 57.5
  • Car: 53.5
  • LWD: 57.5
  • 1: Explosive Impact, 57.5
  • 3: Belle Laurel, 55.5
  • 2 1/4 LEN:HEAD
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
8-10 23 Jul 24 1400m  DELAVAL COASTAL AGRI 1400 View video › $35,000
EGMN  Heavy10 MAAT 6th midl,urged tn, plugged away, 1.30.67, 600m - 0.38.35 Elle Sole $525
  • 1.29.70, Flat
  • 6.0L
  • Bar: 2
  • SP: $29.20
  • Rtg: 49 (-1)
  • Wgt: 55.0
  • Car: 51.0
  • LWD: 55.0
  • 1: Belles Beau, 58.0
  • 2: Tisse, 57.0
  • SHORT NECK:1 3/4 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
9-12 6 Jun 24 2000m  THE UNDERBELLY TITO TRANSPORT LTD MAIDEN View video › $17,000
TARA  Heavy9 MDN 9th outr,wknd out vet problem, 2.13.87, 600m - 0.40.08 Elle Sole $340
  • 2.11.52, Flat
  • 13.6L
  • Bar: 12
  • SP: $9.20
  • Rtg: 50 (-1)
  • Wgt: 56.5
  • Car: 52.5
  • LWD: 56.5
  • 1: Dresse' Par Joli, 53.5
  • 2: Towrope, 57.5
  • 3 1/2 LEN:4 1/2 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
  • Stipe Comment: Lay inwards near the 800 metres. Finished well back. Post-race endoscopic exam found mucus in the trachea. Trainer Mr. J Wheeler reported to Stewards, the mare has been treated for a viral infection with the appropriate medication. He added the intention is to continue with KEEN ON BUBBLES current preparation.
7-14 26 May 24 1600m  MACDOUGALLS & SCANPOWER View video › $17,000
WODV  Soft6 MDN Restrained,12th outr,wdst tn,fair, 1.41.67, 600m - 0.36.27 Elle Sole $340
  • 1.39.64, Flat
  • 12.4L
  • Bar: 14
  • SP: $8.90
  • Rtg: 51 (-1)
  • Wgt: 56.5
  • Car: 52.5
  • LWD: 56.5
  • 1: Who Knows, 55.5
  • 2: Keeping Time, 56.5
  • 8 1/2 LEN:SHORT HEAD
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
  • Stipe Comment: Restrained to the rear from a wide draw. Lay inwards rounding the final bend.
3-8 11 May 24 1400m  TAB ODDS SURGE EVERY RACE @ TARANAKI MAIDEN View video › $20,000
TARA  Soft6 MDN 7th inr,wdr tn, strong finish, 1.26.10, 600m - 0.38.52 Kate Hercock $1,800
  • 1.25.09, Flat
  • 6.6L
  • Bar: 5
  • SP: $16.70
  • Rtg: 45 (+6)
  • Wgt: 56.5
  • Car: 56.5
  • LWD: 56.5
  • 1: Eliud, 58.5
  • 2: Charm Zafarm, 56.5
  • 5 3/4 LEN:3/4 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
7-9 12 Apr 24 1200m  DOO YOU WANT ME SYNDICATE View video › $17,000
WODV  Good4 MDN 5th otr,easd 600,tite,easd 100,ulky, 1.10.97, 600m - 0.34.09 Elle Sole $340
  • 1.10.46, Flat
  • 3.5L
  • Bar: 3
  • SP: $13.30
  • Rtg: 45
  • Wgt: 56.5
  • Car: 52.5
  • LWD: 56.0
  • 1: Shesellsseashells, 56.0
  • 2: Radiant Lass, 56.5
  • LONG NECK:LONG HEAD
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
  • Stipe Comment: Steadied when improving onto the heels near the 600 metres. Had some difficulty obtaining clear running in the home straight and was again held up near the 150 metres.
6-10 22 Mar 24 1200m  SINCLAIR ELECTRICAL & REFRIGERATION MAIDEN View video › $18,500
TARA  Soft5 MDN 3bk inr,hmp 800,tite 200,btld on, 1.11.51, 600m - 0.35.33 Elle Sole $370
  • 1.10.63, Flat
  • 6.2L
  • Bar: 2
  • SP: $19.80
  • Rtg: 52 (-7)
  • Wgt: 56.5
  • Car: 52.5
  • LWD: 56.0
  • 1: Tokyo Hot Night, 56.0
  • 2: Stout, 58.0
  • 2 1/4 LEN:2 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
  • Stipe Comment: Hampered and unbalanced near 800m when bumped. Held up near 350m
11-12 12 Oct 23 1400m  KENT MYERS PROGRESSIVE LIVESTOCK View video › $18,500
WAVE  Good4 MDN 3bk inr,cut cnr,tite 150,had more, 1.26.39, 600m - 0.37.16 Warren Kennedy $0
  • 1.25.38, Flat
  • 6.3L
  • Bar: 2
  • SP: $6.20
  • Rtg: 52
  • Wgt: 56.5
  • Car: 56.5
  • LWD: 56.0
  • 1: Schuski, 58.5
  • 1: Paddy Gift, 58.5
  • DEAD HEAT:NECK
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
  • Stipe Comment: Had to be steadied and change ground when attempting a marginal run near the 150 metres and went to the line without being fully tested.
8-14 21 Sep 23 1400m  WENHAM GRAIN & SEED View video › $18,500
WODV  Good4 MDN Akw,5th 3w opn to cn,btld,tuff run, 1.26.10, 600m - 0.35.33 Temyia Taiaroa $370
  • 1.25.21, Flat
  • 5.9L
  • Bar: 9
  • SP: $10.80
  • Rtg: 53 (-1)
  • Wgt: 56.5
  • Car: 55.5
  • LWD: 56.0
  • 1: Up The Anti (AUS), 56.0
  • 2: Recommendher, 56.5
  • 3/4 LEN:1 1/4 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
  • Stipe Comment: Began awkwardly, shifting inwards shortly after the start, having to be corrected by its rider. Raced three-wide without cover throughout.
3-9 26 Aug 23 1550m  HUMPHRIES CONSTRUCTION 1550 View video › $25,000
MTU  Heavy10 MDN 3rd ot,jostled 400,lifted,solid fin, 1.42.06, 600m - 0.40.22 Kate Hercock $2,250
  • 1.40.92, Flat
  • 6.8L
  • Bar: 3
  • SP: $2.40
  • Rtg: 52 (+1)
  • Wgt: 56.5
  • Car: 56.5
  • LWD: 56.5
  • 1: Ain't Bad, 56.5
  • 2: Maggies Choice, 56.5
  • 2 1/4 LEN:4 1/2 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
  • Stipe Comment: Steadied approaching the 500m mark when a tiring runner, which was racing ungenerously, shifted in.
2-14 6 Aug 23 1400m  DENIS WHEELER EARTHWORKS MAIDEN View video › $17,000
EGMN  Heavy10 MDN Led,3rd ot 1000,led cn,cght 100m, 1.29.83, 600m - 0.37.95 Lemmy Douglas $3,060
  • 1.29.74, Flat
  • .5L
  • Bar: 11
  • SP: $25.30
  • Rtg: 45 (+7)
  • Wgt: 56.5
  • Car: 55.5
  • LWD: 56.5
  • 1: Bassoroc, 56.5
  • 3: Lady Performer, 56.5
  • 1/2 LEN:1 3/4 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
2-7 18 Jul 23 1000m  MDN Catchweight 1000 - Heat 6 View video › $0
FOXT  Heavy8 MDN Elle Sole $0
  • 1.04.66, Flat
  • Bar: 3
  • SP: $0.00
  • Rtg: 45
  • Wgt: 0.0
  • Car: 0.0
  • LWD: 0.0
  • 1: La Roja, 0.0
  • 3: Turkey, 0.0
  • 3/4 LEN:1/2 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
U-8 27 Jun 23 1000m  MDN Catchweight 1000 - Heat 7 View video › $0
FOXT  Heavy8 MDN Elle Sole $0
  • 1.07.75, Flat
  • Bar: 6
  • SP: $0.00
  • Rtg: 45
  • Wgt: 0.0
  • Car: 0.0
  • LWD: 0.0
  • 1: Cheval de Foudre, 0.0
  • 2: Subtle Image, 0.0
  • 1 LEN:SHORT NECK
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
9-9 3 Mar 23 1200m  WAGON WHEEL View video › $14,000
WAVE  Good4 MDN Akw,slow,3bk inr,out,no finish, 1.11.72, 600m - 0.35.53 Lily Sutherland $280
  • 1.09.40, Flat
  • 15.4L
  • Bar: 3
  • SP: $22.50
  • Rtg: 45
  • Wgt: 56.0
  • Car: 53.0
  • LWD: 56.0
  • 1: Idyllic (AUS), 56.5
  • 2: Lincoln Valley, 58.5
  • 2 1/2 LEN:1 1/4 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates (1st time), Lugging Bit (1st time)
  • Stipe Comment: Began awkwardly then over raced early
10-13 17 Feb 23 1200m  WHITAKERS CIVIL MAIDEN View video › $14,000
TARA  Soft5 MDN Akw,6th 3w cv,wdr cn,out,no dash, 1.12.10, 600m - 0.36.14 Lisa Allpress $280
  • 1.10.61, Flat
  • 9.7L
  • Bar: 11
  • SP: $21.80
  • Rtg: 45
  • Wgt: 56.0
  • Car: 56.0
  • LWD: 56.0
  • 1: Unleashed, 53.5
  • 2: Sorcha, 56.0
  • 1 3/4 LEN:3/4 LEN
  • Raceday Gear:
  • Stipe Comment: Began awkwardly then four wide throughout

Elle Sole

  • Age: 20
  • Location: Central
  • Current Premiership Place Flat: 45
  • Rides since last win: 15

Current Declarations ›

With Horse

  • Starts 8
  • Wins 0
  • Place 1
  • S/R 0.0

With Trainer

  • Starts 17
  • Wins 2
  • Place 4
  • S/R 8.5

This Going (Heavy)

  • Starts 65
  • Wins 7
  • Place 12
  • S/R 9.3

On Course (New Plymouth Raceway)

  • Starts 20
  • Wins 3
  • Place 3
  • S/R 6.7

Jockey Performance Stats

Recent rides
  • 46757
  All 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th U Prizemoney
Career 97 10 9 8 10 8 52 $276,510
G & L $0
2024/25 32 2 4 3 3 3 17 $87,155
2023/24 65 8 5 5 7 5 35 $189,355

John Wheeler

  • Location: New Plymouth
  • Horses in Training: 20

With Jockey (Elle Sole)

  • Starts 17
  • Wins 2
  • Place 4
  • S/R 8.5

This Going (Heavy)

  • Starts 4313
  • Wins 415
  • Place 850
  • S/R 10.4

On Course (New Plymouth Raceway)

  • Starts 2203
  • Wins 237
  • Place 464
  • S/R 9.3
Current Premiership Place Flat 68
Starts Since Last Win 1

Trainer Performance Stats

Recent starts
  • P4412
  All 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th U Prizemoney
Career 11577 1083 1090 1104 1137 1127 6036 $15,215,342
G & L 751 56 62 47 67 67 452 $4,568,387
2024/25 13 1 2 2 3 3 2 $30,275
2023/24 116 7 15 10 18 12 54 $335,434
2022/23 98 6 7 11 11 12 51 $177,790
2021/22 137 9 13 12 11 16 76 $326,383
2020/21 218 16 17 27 18 17 123 $303,346
2019/20 128 10 13 15 12 14 64 $199,788
2018/19 206 18 22 22 21 24 99 $338,791
2017/18 163 10 19 13 15 13 93 $263,792
2016/17 242 12 21 23 25 20 141 $276,277
2015/16 303 30 33 30 32 28 150 $472,915
2014/15 269 21 29 23 25 31 140 $348,445
2013/14 314 19 22 27 32 29 185 $389,218
2012/13 326 25 26 32 29 41 173 $403,475
2011/12 359 27 25 28 31 31 217 $409,998
2010/11 436 39 28 42 38 35 254 $365,843
2009/10 581 50 46 47 58 58 322 $858,973
2008/09 545 60 52 55 52 38 288 $1,130,057
2007/08 463 52 39 43 29 55 245 $984,262
2006/07 405 41 29 38 43 40 214 $890,972
2005/06 384 33 46 36 43 37 189 $397,362
2004/05 463 51 34 38 45 49 246 $670,256
2003/04 475 34 34 45 48 39 275 $310,485
2002/03 527 45 43 43 55 54 287 $406,586
2001/02 436 48 36 44 39 51 218 $595,198
2000/01 373 28 48 38 42 36 181 $377,411
1999/00 292 37 37 24 33 29 132 $348,260
1998/99 345 35 32 27 47 35 169 $311,140
1997/98 307 23 28 29 34 22 171 $302,595
1996/97 416 33 42 39 43 34 225 $345,375
1995/96 401 43 37 38 44 35 204 $357,105
1994/95 337 34 35 33 36 44 155 $350,885
1993/94 284 33 30 25 29 35 132 $262,990
1992/93 269 29 29 37 21 18 135 $215,058
1991/92 273 35 37 35 12 22 132 $346,035
1990/91 290 31 35 30 34 40 120 $438,199
1989/90 300 49 42 31 24 27 127 $508,720
1988/89 83 9 7 12 5 3 47 $165,650
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