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Songwriter (NZ) 2019

Trainer: - / -

Training Location: -

Race info

  • Flat Rating: 61
  • Steeple Rating: 0
  • Hurdle Rating: 0
  • Current Gear:
    • Approved Plates
    • Blinkers
    • Lugging Bit

Horse Details

6YO Bay Gelding

  • Owner: Ms D M Cuthbert & P J Smith
  • Breeder: Ms D M Cuthbert & P J Smith
  • Sire: WROTE (IRE) 2009
  • Dam: MADROCA (NZ) 2012
  • Foaling: 12 Oct 2019

Current Nominations

Current Fields

Performance stats

Recent starts
Form
  • X584X
1st up
  • 6-1-1
2nd up
  • 3-0-1
Fresh 30
  • 3-0-1
Fresh 90
  • 3-1-0

Sectionals

 
TRK
Time
First 400m
Last 800m
Last 600m
Last 400m
Last 200m
4-9
5 Mar 26
WDG EXCELLENCE IN BUILDING R65 1600M
1600m
S6
1.38.40
0.26.54
0.47.71
0.35.87
0.24.45
0.12.18
8-12
28 Jan 26
GAVIN VANNER BIRTHDAY BOY
1650m
S6
1.41.69
0.26.73
0.47.39
0.35.82
0.24.35
0.12.29
5-9
10 Jan 26
ST JOHNS CLUB GOLFERS 1600
1600m
G3
1.37.95
0.25.78
0.48.46
0.36.79
0.25.13
0.12.83
4-6
2 Dec 25
OPN HCP CATCHWEIGHT 1000 - HEAT 3
1000m
G3
-
-
-
-
-
-
U-7
3 Sep 25
OPN CATCHWEIGHT 1000 - HEAT 11
1000m
H10
-
-
-
-
-
-
4-8
8 Jun 25
POWER FARMING MANAWATU 2140
2140m
SYN
2.12.72
0.25.74
0.49.91
0.37.56
0.25.32
0.12.97
3-7
25 May 25
MAJESTIC HORSE FLOATS 2140
2140m
SYN
2.14.56
0.28.44
0.49.22
0.36.87
0.24.75
0.12.25
2-14
26 Mar 25
NORWOOD R65 1600
1600m
S5
1.38.07
0.27.17
0.47.52
0.35.91
0.23.79
0.11.91
5-7
6 Mar 25
GRAINHUB
1650m
S5
1.43.09
0.26.47
0.48.10
0.35.68
0.24.02
0.12.16
11-11
11 Dec 24
WAIRARAPA MUSIC IN THE COUNTRY 10TH TO 12TH JAN 2025
2200m
G3
2.20.51
-
0.51.21
0.39.40
0.26.95
0.14.81
1-9
22 Nov 24
CHRISTMAS AT THE RACES THURSDAY 5 DECEMBER 2024
1600m
S5
1.36.12
0.24.20
0.49.05
0.36.56
0.24.07
0.12.46
2-7
15 Oct 24
MDN 4YO&UP CATCHWEIGHT 1000 - HEAT 14
1000m
S7
-
-
-
-
-
-
7-12
9 May 24
WANGANUI RACEHORSE OWNERS ASSOCIATION MDN 2060
2060m
S7
2.15.25
0.25.99
0.51.15
0.39.15
0.26.14
0.13.41
2-11
25 Apr 24
RIVERSTONE CAFÉ MAIDEN
2100m
G4
2.10.79
0.26.73
0.47.79
0.35.35
0.23.25
0.12.05
2-12
1 Apr 24
VETS ON RIVERBANK MAIDEN
1600m
S5
1.39.03
0.25.99
0.48.62
0.35.89
0.23.90
0.12.20
4-10
6 Mar 24
HARCOURTS OTAKI MAIDEN
1600m
S6
1.39.17
0.25.84
0.49.52
0.37.22
0.25.44
0.12.24
1-8
13 Feb 24
MDN CATCHWEIGHT 1200 - HEAT 11
1200m
G4
-
-
-
-
-
-
3-6
16 Jan 24
MDN CATCHWEIGHT 1000 - HEAT 7
1000m
G4
-
-
-
-
-
-
4-4
28 Feb 23
MDN CATCHWEIGHT 1200 - HEAT 14
1200m
S7
-
-
-
-
-
-
3-6
13 Feb 23
MDN CATCHWEIGHT 1200 - HEAT 11
1200m
S5
-
-
-
-
-
-

Career stats

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In-depth racing review

4-9 5 Mar 26 1600m  WDG EXCELLENCE IN BUILDING R65 1600M View video › $18,500
WAIR  Soft6 Rating 65 Benchmark* , 1.38.40, 600m - 0.35.87 Madan Singh $925
  • 1.37.87, Flat
  • 3.1L
  • Bar: 9
  • SP: $14.20
  • Rtg: 61
  • Wgt: 58.0
  • Car: 58.0
  • LWD: 54.0
  • 1: Plain Sailing, 59.0
  • 2: Say I Do, 55.0
  • LEN:1 3/4 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers
  • Stipe Comment: Restrained at the start to obtain cover from a wide barrier.
8-12 28 Jan 26 1650m  GAVIN VANNER BIRTHDAY BOY View video › $25,000
WAVE  Soft6 Rating 65 Benchmark* Stld Midf OTF, Urgd Inr Tn-Wknd, 1.41.69, 600m - 0.35.82 Jack Taplin $375
  • 1.40.62, Flat
  • 6.2L
  • Bar: 2
  • SP: $28.50
  • Rtg: 62 (-1)
  • Wgt: 58.5
  • Car: 55.5
  • LWD: 54.0
  • 1: Single Red, 55.5
  • 2: Inchigeelagh Lass, 57.0
  • LEN:1/2 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers
  • Stipe Comment: Slow to begin. Had difficulty obtaining clear running in the early part of the final straight.
5-9 10 Jan 26 1600m  ST JOHNS CLUB GOLFERS 1600 View video › $40,000
WANG  Good3 Rating 65 Benchmark* Slow Bk OTF, Imprv Wd Tn, Fght, 1.37.95, 600m - 0.36.79 Madan Singh $1,000
  • 1.36.92, Flat
  • 6.3L
  • Bar: 7
  • SP: $11.70
  • Rtg: 63 (-1)
  • Wgt: 59.0
  • Car: 59.0
  • LWD: 54.0
  • 1: Eizus, 58.0
  • 2: Cotton Roca, 57.5
  • LEN:1/2 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers
  • Stipe Comment: Slow to begin. Raced three-wide without cover throughout.
4-6 2 Dec 25 1000m  OPN HCP Catchweight 1000 - Heat 3 View video › $0
WODV  Good3 OPN HCP Madan Singh $0
  • 0.58.90, Flat
  • Bar: 6
  • SP: $0.00
  • Rtg: 63
  • Wgt: 0.0
  • Car: 0.0
  • LWD: 0.0
  • 1: Riverplate, 0.0
  • 2: He's Lucid, 0.0
  • 3 LEN:LONG NECK
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers
U-7 3 Sep 25 1000m  OPN Catchweight 1000 - Heat 11 View video › $0
WAVE  Heavy10 OPN HCP Madan Singh $0
  • 1.01.70, Flat
  • Bar: 5
  • SP: $0.00
  • Rtg: 63
  • Wgt: 0.0
  • Car: 0.0
  • LWD: 0.0
  • 1: Komocean, 0.0
  • 2: Champagne Linda, 0.0
  • 1 LEN:1 1/2 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers
4-8 8 Jun 25 2140m  POWER FARMING MANAWATU 2140 View video › $17,000
ASYN  Synthetic Rating 73 HCP Set pace,hdd 300, btld 200m, 2.12.72, 600m - 0.37.56 Elle Sole $850
  • 2.12.10, Flat
  • 3.5L
  • Bar: 7
  • SP: $0.00
  • Rtg: 63
  • Wgt: 56.0
  • Car: 53.0
  • LWD: 54.0
  • 1: Kawatiri, 52.0
  • 2: Cry Baby, 52.0
  • 1 1/2 LEN:NOSE
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers
3-7 25 May 25 2140m  MAJESTIC HORSE FLOATS 2140 View video › $17,000
ASYN  Synthetic Rating 63 HCP Midf, Bk, Imprv-Chal Wdr, Fght, 2.14.56, 600m - 0.36.87 Madan Singh $1,530
  • 2.14.13, Flat
  • 2.5L
  • Bar: 3
  • SP: $3.80
  • Rtg: 63
  • Wgt: 60.0
  • Car: 60.0
  • LWD: 54.0
  • 1: Cry Baby, 51.0
  • 2: Novak, 58.0
  • 1 LEN:1 1/2 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers
2-14 26 Mar 25 1600m  NORWOOD R65 1600 View video › $25,000
EGMN  Soft5 Rating 65 Benchmark* Well bk, imp top, 4th tn, solid fin, 1.38.07, 600m - 0.35.91 Courtney Barnes $4,625
  • 1.37.62, Flat
  • 2.8L
  • Bar: 10
  • SP: $11.90
  • Rtg: 63
  • Wgt: 59.0
  • Car: 59.0
  • LWD: 54.5
  • 1: He's A Battler, 58.0
  • 3: Rosina, 56.5
  • 2 3/4 LEN:HEAD
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers
5-7 6 Mar 25 1650m  GRAINHUB View video › $18,500
WAVE  Soft5 Rating 65 Benchmark* Led, hdd tn, wknd, 1.43.09, 600m - 0.35.68 Kelly Myers $370
  • 1.42.47, Flat
  • 2.3L
  • Bar: 7
  • SP: $6.70
  • Rtg: 63
  • Wgt: 59.0
  • Car: 59.0
  • LWD: 55.5
  • 1: Sumosaurus, 60.0
  • 2: Love Janie, 56.0
  • 1/2 LEN:1 1/4 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers
11-11 11 Dec 24 2200m  WAIRARAPA MUSIC IN THE COUNTRY 10TH TO 12TH JAN 2025 View video › $30,000
WAIR  Good3 Rating 65 Benchmark* Dist trl, urged tn, wknd out, 2.20.51, 600m - 0.39.40 Masa Hashizume $0
  • 2.16.80, Flat
  • 23.8L
  • Bar: 1
  • SP: $3.20
  • Rtg: 63
  • Wgt: 59.0
  • Car: 59.0
  • LWD: 54.0
  • 1: Unequivocal, 56.5
  • 2: A Mandarin, 54.0
  • 3 1/2 LEN:3/4 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers
  • Stipe Comment: Post-race veterinary examination which revealed a slow post-race recovery. Trainer Mr. F Auret advised Stewards, he was satisfied with the post-race condition of the gelding, however, SONGWRITER has now been sent for a spell.
1-9 22 Nov 24 1600m  CHRISTMAS AT THE RACES THURSDAY 5 DECEMBER 2024 View video › $25,000
TARA  Soft5 MDN Set terms,kikd 200,won easing dn, 1.36.12, 600m - 0.36.56 Masa Hashizume $14,375
  • 1.36.12, Flat
  • 3.8L
  • Bar: 2
  • SP: $5.20
  • Rtg: 53 (+10)
  • Wgt: 58.5
  • Car: 58.5
  • LWD: 56.5
  • 2: Poetic Justice, 58.5
  • 3: Blackwaterfoot, 56.5
  • 3 3/4 LEN:NOSE
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers
2-7 15 Oct 24 1000m  MDN 4YO&UP Catchweight 1000 - Heat 14 View video › $0
FOXT  Soft7 MDN 4YO&UP Madan Singh $0
  • 0.62.61, Flat
  • Bar: 3
  • SP: $0.00
  • Rtg: 53
  • Wgt: 0.0
  • Car: 0.0
  • LWD: 0.0
  • 1: Malacca Bay, 0.0
  • 3: Just A Drop (AUS), 0.0
  • 1/2 NECK:3 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers
7-12 9 May 24 2060m  WANGANUI RACEHORSE OWNERS ASSOCIATION MDN 2060 View video › $17,000
WANG  Soft7 MDN 5th outr,3rd 600, no finish, 2.15.25, 600m - 0.39.15 Madan Singh $340
  • 2.14.32, Flat
  • 5.6L
  • Bar: 13
  • SP: $2.90
  • Rtg: 54 (-1)
  • Wgt: 58.5
  • Car: 58.5
  • LWD: 56.5
  • 1: Justice, 58.5
  • 2: Towrope, 58.5
  • 1 3/4 LEN:HEAD
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers on
2-11 25 Apr 24 2100m  RIVERSTONE CAFÉ MAIDEN View video › $17,000
OTAK  Good4 MDN Slw,3bk inr,out 3w 350,strong fin, 2.10.79, 600m - 0.35.35 Sam Weatherley $3,060
  • 2.10.77, Flat
  • .8L
  • Bar: 8
  • SP: $3.60
  • Rtg: 52 (+2)
  • Wgt: 58.5
  • Car: 58.5
  • LWD: 56.0
  • 1: Am I Blue, 56.0
  • 3: Grey Invador, 58.0
  • 3/4 LEN:2 1/2 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Side Winkers (1st time)
  • Stipe Comment: Began awkwardly losing ground.
2-12 1 Apr 24 1600m  VETS ON RIVERBANK MAIDEN View video › $18,500
OTAK  Soft5 MDN 3rd inr,shuffld,held up,strong late, 1.39.03, 600m - 0.35.89 Joe Doyle $3,330
  • 1.38.62, Flat
  • 2.8L
  • Bar: 6
  • SP: $7.20
  • Rtg: 50 (+2)
  • Wgt: 58.5
  • Car: 58.5
  • LWD: 56.0
  • 1: Alation, 56.0
  • 3: Am I Blue, 56.0
  • 2 3/4 LEN:LONG NECK
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers
  • Stipe Comment: Held up rounding the final bend.
4-10 6 Mar 24 1600m  HARCOURTS OTAKI MAIDEN View video › $25,000
OTAK  Soft6 MDN Trailed,easd 400,wdr 350,late fin, 1.39.17, 600m - 0.37.22 Joe Doyle $1,250
  • 1.38.52, Flat
  • 4.6L
  • Bar: 7
  • SP: $5.90
  • Rtg: 47 (+3)
  • Wgt: 58.5
  • Car: 58.5
  • LWD: 56.5
  • 1: Sid's Mate, 58.5
  • 2: Platinum Cruiser, 58.5
  • 2 1/4 LEN:1/2 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers
  • Stipe Comment: Improved on to heels passing the 400 metres, having to be steadied.
1-8 13 Feb 24 1200m  MDN Catchweight 1200 - Heat 11 View video › $0
FOXT  Good4 MDN , 1.13.84 Madan Singh $0
  • 1.13.84, Flat
  • Bar: 5
  • SP: $0.00
  • Rtg: 45 (+2)
  • Wgt: 0.0
  • Car: 0.0
  • LWD: 0.0
  • 2: Tipo, 0.0
  • 3: Miyazawa, 0.0
  • 1 1/2 LEN:1 1/2 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
3-6 16 Jan 24 1000m  MDN Catchweight 1000 - Heat 7 View video › $0
FOXT  Good4 MDN Madan Singh $0
  • 0.59.94, Flat
  • Bar: 1
  • SP: $0.00
  • Rtg: 45
  • Wgt: 0.0
  • Car: 0.0
  • LWD: 0.0
  • 1: Sawgrass, 0.0
  • 2: Lincoln Valley, 0.0
  • 2 3/4 LEN:1 1/4 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
4-4 28 Feb 23 1200m  MDN Catchweight 1200 - Heat 14 View video › $0
FOXT  Soft7 MDN Leah Hemi $0
  • 1.17.60, Flat
  • Bar: 4
  • SP: $0.00
  • Rtg: 45
  • Wgt: 0.0
  • Car: 0.0
  • LWD: 0.0
  • 1: Silver Musk, 0.0
  • 2: Bow Hill, 0.0
  • NECK:SHORT HEAD
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
3-6 13 Feb 23 1200m  MDN Catchweight 1200 - Heat 11 View video › $0
MTU  Soft5 MDN Leah Hemi $0
  • 1.12.03, Flat
  • Bar: 5
  • SP: $0.00
  • Rtg: 
  • Wgt: 0.0
  • Car: 0.0
  • LWD: 0.0
  • 1: Fabian Hawk, 0.0
  • 2: Magic Bordeaux, 0.0
  • NECK:1/2 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
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