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Chester Boy (NZ) 2019

Trainer: John Wheeler / New Plymouth

Training Location: New Plymouth

Race info

  • Flat Rating: 58
  • Steeple Rating: 0
  • Hurdle Rating: 0
  • Current Gear:
    • Approved Plates
    • Blinkers
    • Lugging Bit
    • Tongue Tie

Horse Details

6YO Chestnut Gelding

  • Owner: T Cain, C Hobbs, D Stuart & J Wheeler MNZM
  • Breeder: Weowna Park Ltd & A K K Wong
  • Sire: RIBCHESTER (IRE) 2013
  • Dam: BATROUN (AUS) 2005
  • Foaling: 5 Nov 2019

Current Nominations

Current Fields

Performance stats

Recent starts
Form
  • 08522
1st up
  • 4-1-1
2nd up
  • 1-0-0
Fresh 30
  • 1-0-0
Fresh 90
  • 3-1-1

Sectionals

 
TRK
Time
First 400m
Last 800m
Last 600m
Last 400m
Last 200m
2-11
31 Jan 26
PAK'N'SAVE UPPER HUTT 1400
1400m
G4
1.25.04
0.25.88
0.46.11
0.33.60
0.22.01
0.11.11
2-12
19 Jan 26
RACE IMAGES 1340
1340m
S5
1.21.38
0.25.29
0.48.04
0.35.93
0.23.85
0.11.99
5-14
10 Jan 26
SMART NATURALS 1340
1340m
G3
1.19.77
0.24.15
0.48.27
0.37.08
0.25.27
0.12.94
8-8
31 Dec 25
THE NED DE PRIX FASHION SATURDAY 24TH JANUARY 2026
1400m
S7
1.27.49
0.25.14
0.51.76
0.39.30
0.26.73
0.14.40
10-10
14 Nov 25
BULL PEN POWDER – BRENDAN ATTRILL R65 1200
1200m
G4
1.11.54
0.24.67
0.46.87
0.35.54
0.24.56
0.12.59
4-5
24 Oct 25
TAWHITI HINA R65 1400M
1400m
H10
1.32.00
0.27.29
0.52.51
0.39.78
0.26.86
0.13.68
9-12
27 Sep 25
AMORE ROSES 1200
1200m
H9
1.15.07
0.26.76
0.48.31
0.36.09
0.24.11
0.12.42
3=-10
13 Sep 25
TARANAKI PINE DASH
990m
H10
1.06.28
0.26.84
0.52.73
0.40.21
0.26.82
0.13.95
2-6
5 Aug 25
OPN CATCHWEIGHT 1000 - HEAT 5
1000m
H9
-
-
-
-
-
-
1-9
24 Mar 24
SOUTHEY SAYER BUSINESS BEYOND NUMBERS
1300m
S5
1.17.97
0.25.99
0.46.09
0.34.76
0.23.97
0.12.15
1-7
7 Mar 24
MDN CATCHWEIGHT 1000 - HEAT 9
1000m
S5
-
-
-
-
-
-
7-10
28 Apr 23
TW MOORE 3YO
1230m
H8
1.15.75
0.25.34
0.48.53
0.36.82
0.25.05
0.12.91
1-7
13 Apr 23
MDN 2YO&UP CATCHWEIGHT 1000 - HEAT 7
1000m
S6
-
-
-
-
-
-
2-6
12 Dec 22
MDN CATCHWEIGHT 800 - HEAT 11
800m
H10
-
-
-
-
-
-
4-5
14 Jun 22
2YO CATCHWEIGHT 800 - HEAT 10
800m
SYN
-
-
-
-
-
-

Career stats

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In-depth racing review

2-11 31 Jan 26 1400m Premier Meeting Premier MeetingPAK'N'SAVE UPPER HUTT 1400 View video › $65,000
WELL  Good4 Rating 65 Benchmark* , 1.25.04, 600m - 0.33.60 Samantha Collett $12,025
  • 1.25.01, Flat
  • .2L
  • Bar: 2
  • SP: $9.50
  • Rtg: 58
  • Wgt: 56.5
  • Car: 56.5
  • LWD: 55.0
  • 1: Hivari, 60.0
  • 3: Shacktime, 56.5
  • HEAD:HEAD
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers, Tongue Tie
2-12 19 Jan 26 1340m  RACE IMAGES 1340 View video › $18,500
WANG  Soft5 Rating 65 Benchmark* Stld 2nd Otr, Into Ld Tn-Fght on, 1.21.38, 600m - 0.35.93 Hayley Hassman $3,330
  • 1.21.32, Flat
  • .3L
  • Bar: 9
  • SP: $7.70
  • Rtg: 56 (+2)
  • Wgt: 56.0
  • Car: 53.0
  • LWD: 54.0
  • 1: Country Salon, 58.5
  • 3: Felucca, 56.0
  • 1/2 NECK:1/2 NECK
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers, Tongue Tie
5-14 10 Jan 26 1340m  SMART NATURALS 1340 View video › $40,000
WANG  Good3 Rating 65 Benchmark* Stld 2nd OTR, Hld Clsr Tn, Fght, 1.19.77, 600m - 0.37.08 Hayley Hassman $1,000
  • 1.19.39, Flat
  • 2.3L
  • Bar: 14
  • SP: $44.50
  • Rtg: 56
  • Wgt: 55.5
  • Car: 52.5
  • LWD: 55.0
  • 1: Anushka Shesastar, 56.0
  • 2: Only The Lonely, 55.0
  • SHORT NECK:SHORT NECK
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers (1st time), Tongue Tie
8-8 31 Dec 25 1400m  THE NED DE PRIX FASHION SATURDAY 24TH JANUARY 2026 View video › $18,500
TARA  Soft7 Rating 65 Benchmark* Stld Midf OTR, Hld Clsr Wd-No Go, 1.27.49, 600m - 0.39.30 Kelly Myers $370
  • 1.24.84, Flat
  • 15.3L
  • Bar: 4
  • SP: $10.50
  • Rtg: 59 (-3)
  • Wgt: 57.0
  • Car: 57.0
  • LWD: 54.0
  • 1: Wire Rope, 58.0
  • 2: Bay Express, 59.5
  • LONG NECK:2 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Tongue Tie
  • Stipe Comment: After finishing a distant last, rider could offer no explanation.
10-10 14 Nov 25 1200m  BULL PEN POWDER – BRENDAN ATTRILL R65 1200 View video › $40,000
WAVE  Good4 Rating 65 Benchmark* Stld Midf OTF, Hld Wd Tn, No Go, 1.11.54, 600m - 0.35.54 Leah Hemi $600
  • 1.10.40, Flat
  • 7.1L
  • Bar: 4
  • SP: $17.90
  • Rtg: 61 (-2)
  • Wgt: 58.0
  • Car: 58.0
  • LWD: 54.0
  • 1: Toronto (AUS), 60.0
  • 2: Casino, 57.0
  • 3/4 LEN:1 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Tongue Tie
4-5 24 Oct 25 1400m  TAWHITI HINA R65 1400M View video › $18,500
TARA  Heavy10 Rating 65 Benchmark* Stld 3rd OTR, Hld Clsr Wd, Fght , 1.32.00, 600m - 0.39.78 Kelly Myers $925
  • 1.30.62, Flat
  • 7.8L
  • Bar: 3
  • SP: $6.80
  • Rtg: 62 (-1)
  • Wgt: 58.5
  • Car: 58.5
  • LWD: 54.0
  • 1: Fabulous Gal, 57.5
  • 2: Digger, 59.0
  • 2 1/2 LEN:1/2 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Tongue Tie
  • Stipe Comment: Improved into restricted room having to be steadied near the 800m.
9-12 27 Sep 25 1200m Premier Meeting Premier MeetingAMORE ROSES 1200 View video › $65,000
WAIK  Heavy9 Rating 65 Benchmark* Stld Bk OTR, Hld Wd Tn, No Go, 1.15.07, 600m - 0.36.09 Kelly Myers $975
  • 1.14.15, Flat
  • 5.5L
  • Bar: 11
  • SP: $17.40
  • Rtg: 63 (-1)
  • Wgt: 59.0
  • Car: 59.0
  • LWD: 55.0
  • 1: She's All That, 57.5
  • 2: Oppenheimer, 59.0
  • HEAD:1 1/2 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Tongue Tie
3=-10 13 Sep 25 990m  TARANAKI PINE DASH View video › $40,000
TARA  Heavy10 Rating 65 Benchmark* Stld Bk, Imprv to Tn, ROS, 1.06.28, 600m - 0.40.21 Kelly Myers $2,800
  • 1.05.62, Flat
  • 3.8L
  • Bar: 9
  • SP: $12.50
  • Rtg: 63
  • Wgt: 59.0
  • Car: 59.0
  • LWD: 54.0
  • 1: Im Bartholomew, 59.0
  • 2: Fancypants, 58.0
  • 2 1/2 LEN:1 1/4 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Tongue Tie
  • Stipe Comment: Restrained from a wide draw to obtain cover.
2-6 5 Aug 25 1000m  OPN Catchweight 1000 - Heat 5 View video › $0
FOXT  Heavy9 OPN HCP Elle Sole $0
  • 1.05.22, Flat
  • Bar: 2
  • SP: $0.00
  • Rtg: 63
  • Wgt: 0.0
  • Car: 0.0
  • LWD: 0.0
  • 1: Mr Jay Eight, 0.0
  • 3: Trav, 0.0
  • 2 LEN:3/4 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Tongue Tie
1-9 24 Mar 24 1300m  SOUTHEY SAYER BUSINESS BEYOND NUMBERS View video › $18,500
WAIR  Soft5 MDN 2nd otr,kn,led cnr,kikd,too strong, 1.17.97, 600m - 0.34.76 Kate Hercock $10,360
  • 1.17.97, Flat
  • .5L
  • Bar: 8
  • SP: $3.30
  • Rtg: 47 (+16)
  • Wgt: 58.5
  • Car: 58.5
  • LWD: 56.0
  • 2: Lemaitre, 58.0
  • 3: Headline News, 58.5
  • 1/2 LEN:2 1/4 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit (1st time), Tongue Tie (1st time)
  • Stipe Comment: Began awkwardly. Steadied into the first bend when racing keenly. Raced greenly over the concluding stages.
1-7 7 Mar 24 1000m  MDN Catchweight 1000 - Heat 9 View video › $0
FOXT  Soft5 MDN , 1.02.26 Kate Hercock $0
  • 1.02.26, Flat
  • Bar: 7
  • SP: $0.00
  • Rtg: 46 (+1)
  • Wgt: 0.0
  • Car: 0.0
  • LWD: 0.0
  • 2: Nadheema, 0.0
  • 3: Good Craic, 0.0
  • 1 1/2 LEN:1 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Standard Bit
7-10 28 Apr 23 1230m  TW MOORE 3YO View video › $14,000
ROTO  Heavy8 MDN 3YO 5th otr to cn,urged,hmp 200,faded, 1.15.75, 600m - 0.36.82 Kate Hercock $280
  • 1.14.30, Flat
  • 9.8L
  • Bar: 5
  • SP: $10.70
  • Rtg: 47 (-1)
  • Wgt: 57.5
  • Car: 57.5
  • LWD: 55.5
  • 1: Caitlyns Wish, 52.5
  • 2: Lady Grey, 52.5
  • 1 LEN:HEAD
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Standard Bit
  • Stipe Comment: Inconvenienced approaching the 200 metres
1-7 13 Apr 23 1000m  MDN 2YO&UP Catchweight 1000 - Heat 7 View video › $0
AVON  Soft6 MDN 2YO&UP , 1.05.28 Jasmine Fawcett $0
  • 1.05.28, Flat
  • Bar: 6
  • SP: $0.00
  • Rtg: 45 (+2)
  • Wgt: 0.0
  • Car: 0.0
  • LWD: 0.0
  • 2: Ghazzah (AUS), 0.0
  • 3: William, 0.0
  • 1 1/4 LEN:1/2 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Standard Bit
2-6 12 Dec 22 800m  MDN Catchweight 800 - Heat 11 View video › $0
AVON  Heavy10 MDN Jasmine Fawcett $0
  • 0.47.22, Flat
  • Bar: 4
  • SP: $0.00
  • Rtg: 45
  • Wgt: 0.0
  • Car: 0.0
  • LWD: 0.0
  • 1: Royal Teens, 0.0
  • 3: Saville Street, 0.0
  • 2 1/4 LEN:HEAD
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Standard Bit
4-5 14 Jun 22 800m  2YO Catchweight 800 - Heat 10 View video › $0
CSYN  Synthetic 2YO Maria Sanson $0
  • 00.46.32, Flat
  • Bar: 4
  • SP: $0.00
  • Rtg: 
  • Wgt: 0.0
  • Car: 0.0
  • LWD: 0.0
  • 1: Miss Dartmouth, 0.0
  • 2: In Her Presence, 0.0
  • 3/4 LEN:LONG NECK
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Standard Bit

John Wheeler

  • Location: New Plymouth
  • Horses in Training: 27

With Jockey ()

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

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

On Course ()

  • Starts 0
  • Wins 0
  • Place 0
  • S/R 0.0
Current Premiership Place Flat 102
Starts Since Last Win 8

Trainer Performance Stats

Recent starts
  • 53725
  All 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th U Prizemoney
Career 11718 1095 1110 1121 1150 1142 6100 $15,905,307
G & L 759 57 63 47 67 68 457 $4,681,637
2025/26 57 3 6 9 6 6 27 $148,985
2024/25 97 10 16 10 10 12 39 $571,255
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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