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Irish Brigade (NZ) 2020

Trainer: Ashley Frye / Balcairn

Training Location: Balcairn

Race info

  • Flat Rating: 64
  • Steeple Rating: 0
  • Hurdle Rating: 0
  • Current Gear:
    • Approved Plates
    • Lugging Bit

Horse Details

5YO Brown Gelding

  • Owner: C L Shortus & E M McKenzie
  • Breeder: Ms D F Kingsland & B A Sarginson
  • Sire: WAR DECREE (USA) 2014
  • Dam: IRISH BAY (NZ) 2007
  • Foaling: 3 Oct 2020

Current Nominations

Current Fields

Performance stats

Recent starts
Form
  • X3400
1st up
  • 4-1-2
2nd up
  • 2-0-0
Fresh 30
  • 2-0-1
Fresh 90
  • 2-1-1

Sectionals

 
TRK
Time
First 400m
Last 800m
Last 600m
Last 400m
Last 200m
10-16
15 Nov 25
CONCUT PREMIER
1400m
H8
1.27.09
0.26.55
0.48.25
0.36.18
0.24.66
0.12.76
11-14
25 Oct 25
HELSTON & ASSOCIATES RATING 75
1200m
G4
1.09.27
0.24.38
0.44.99
0.34.12
0.23.19
0.11.97
4-13
9 Oct 25
HIREWORX 1200
1200m
S5
1.11.07
0.24.92
0.46.15
0.34.92
0.23.32
0.11.76
3-12
7 Sep 25
SNAPBACK @ CLEARVIEW PARK
1200m
G3
1.11.38
0.25.02
0.46.36
0.35.10
0.23.84
0.11.68
7-8
16 Mar 25
EL MOYLE MEMORIAL
1200m
S7
1.12.57
0.24.99
0.47.58
0.36.34
0.24.36
0.12.42
12-12
23 Feb 25
SCENIC HOTEL GROUP
1200m
H8
1.16.53
0.25.25
0.51.21
0.39.99
0.25.76
0.14.56
1-12
2 Feb 25
REGIONAL FORD
1200m
G4
1.11.56
0.24.87
0.46.69
0.35.53
0.23.93
0.11.79
2-12
11 Jan 25
MCMULLAN ITM
1150m
S6
1.08.66
0.23.76
0.47.60
0.36.01
0.24.32
0.12.20
2-8
5 Jan 25
JACK CURRAGH MEMORIAL
1100m
S7
1.08.79
0.26.19
0.48.12
0.36.39
0.24.63
0.12.11
11-12
1 Dec 24
POSITIVE SIGNS & PRINT RATING 65 1220M
1220m
G3
1.13.65
0.25.21
0.48.44
0.36.95
0.25.38
0.13.44
5-12
5 Nov 24
KB CONTRACTORS
1200m
H10
1.20.30
0.25.96
0.54.34
0.41.79
0.28.40
0.14.49
1-12
8 Oct 24
SEAHORSE SUPPLEMENTS & TRIALS HERE 15 OCT
1200m
H8
1.14.15
0.26.02
0.48.13
0.36.28
0.24.26
0.12.12
1-8
17 Sep 24
MDN 4YO&UP CATCHWEIGHT 1000 - HEAT 7
1000m
S7
-
-
-
-
-
-
2-4
13 Aug 24
MDN 4YO&UP CATCHWEIGHT 800 - HEAT 5
800m
H9
-
-
-
-
-
-
U-6
27 Feb 24
MDN CATCHWEIGHT 800 - HEAT 3
800m
G4
-
-
-
-
-
-

Career stats

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In-depth racing review

10-16 15 Nov 25 1400m Premier Meeting Premier MeetingCONCUT PREMIER View video › $65,000
CANT  Heavy8 Rating 65 Benchmark* , 1.27.09, 600m - 0.36.18 Brett Murray $975
  • 1.26.07, Flat
  • 6.5L
  • Bar: 16
  • SP: $40.60
  • Rtg: 65 (-1)
  • Wgt: 60.0
  • Car: 60.0
  • LWD: 0.0
  • 1: Airpark Hustler, 60.0
  • 2: Flat Stanley, 60.0
  • 2 1/4 LEN:1 1/4 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
11-14 25 Oct 25 1200m  HELSTON & ASSOCIATES RATING 75 View video › $40,000
CANT  Good4 Rating 75 Benchmark* Stld Midf OTR, Hld Clsr Wd, Bltd, 1.09.27, 600m - 0.34.12 Kate Hercock $0
  • 1.07.52, Flat
  • 10.9L
  • Bar: 13
  • SP: $19.80
  • Rtg: 67 (-2)
  • Wgt: 56.0
  • Car: 56.0
  • LWD: 54.0
  • 1: Legally Binding (AUS), 58.0
  • 2: Brave Spirit, 57.0
  • NECK:2 1/2 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
4-13 9 Oct 25 1200m  HIREWORX 1200 View video › $18,500
TIMU  Soft5 Rating 75 Benchmark* Stld Midf OTF, Hld Clsr Tn, Fght, 1.11.07, 600m - 0.34.92 Kate Hercock $925
  • 1.10.88, Flat
  • 1.3L
  • Bar: 1
  • SP: $5.70
  • Rtg: 67
  • Wgt: 56.0
  • Car: 56.0
  • LWD: 54.0
  • 1: Enterprise, 55.0
  • 2: Bakhita (AUS), 54.0
  • 1 LEN:1/2 HEAD
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
  • Stipe Comment: Had some trouble obtaining clear running until the 150 metres, buffeted and unbalanced on the winning post.
3-12 7 Sep 25 1200m  SNAPBACK @ CLEARVIEW PARK View video › $18,500
TIMU  Good3 Rating 75 Benchmark* Stld Midf, Clsr Wdr Tn-ROS hung, 1.11.38, 600m - 0.35.10 Brett Murray $1,665
  • 1.11.35, Flat
  • .3L
  • Bar: 6
  • SP: $18.20
  • Rtg: 66 (+1)
  • Wgt: 57.5
  • Car: 57.5
  • LWD: 54.0
  • 1: Full Moon Fever, 58.5
  • 2: Natural Momentum, 56.0
  • HEAD:NOSE
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Shadow Roll (1st time)
  • Stipe Comment: Lay inwards under pressure throughout the final straight having to be straightened by its rider.
7-8 16 Mar 25 1200m  EL MOYLE MEMORIAL View video › $18,500
OTAG  Soft7 Rating 75 Benchmark* Hndy 3w opn, urged tn, no finish, 1.12.57, 600m - 0.36.34 Brett Murray $370
  • 1.11.88, Flat
  • 4.9L
  • Bar: 6
  • SP: $11.50
  • Rtg: 67 (-1)
  • Wgt: 57.5
  • Car: 57.5
  • LWD: 55.0
  • 1: Miss Brittany, 55.5
  • 2: Nobellem, 54.5
  • 2 1/4 LEN:HEAD
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
  • Stipe Comment: Raced three wide without cover throughout.
12-12 23 Feb 25 1200m  SCENIC HOTEL GROUP View video › $40,000
ASHB  Heavy8 Rating 75 Benchmark* 3rd outr, undr rd tn, fdd,grnd?, 1.16.53, 600m - 0.39.99 Abdul Najib $0
  • 1.14.46, Flat
  • 11.7L
  • Bar: 8
  • SP: $11.00
  • Rtg: 67
  • Wgt: 56.0
  • Car: 53.0
  • LWD: 54.0
  • 1: Victor Rouge, 59.0
  • 2: Alminette, 54.5
  • 3/4 LEN:1/2 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
1-12 2 Feb 25 1200m  REGIONAL FORD View video › $40,000
GORE  Good4 Rating 65 Benchmark* Trld,3rd otr 600,led 200,held well, 1.11.56, 600m - 0.35.53 Abdul Najib $23,000
  • 1.11.56, Flat
  • .5L
  • Bar: 2
  • SP: $4.40
  • Rtg: 63 (+4)
  • Wgt: 59.0
  • Car: 56.0
  • LWD: 54.0
  • 2: Lise Paree, 55.5
  • 3: Claudius Maximuss, 55.0
  • 1/2 LEN:1/2 NECK
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
  • Stipe Comment: Improved on to the heels of OUR CLARRY near the 500 metres and shifted ground outwards into a marginal run. Lay inwards throughout the run home having to be corrected by its rider.
2-12 11 Jan 25 1150m  MCMULLAN ITM View video › $25,000
KUM  Soft6 Rating 65 Benchmark* 2nd outr,chal 200,btld well 100m, 1.08.66, 600m - 0.36.01 Abdul Najib $4,625
  • 1.08.47, Flat
  • 1.3L
  • Bar: 10
  • SP: $5.50
  • Rtg: 61 (+2)
  • Wgt: 58.0
  • Car: 55.0
  • LWD: 54.0
  • 1: Mis Speaks (AUS), 58.0
  • 3: Trauma, 56.0
  • 1 1/4 LEN:1 1/4 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
  • Stipe Comment: Lay inwards when placed under pressure near the 150 metres becoming awkwardly placed on heels having to be steadied and straightened by the rider.
2-8 5 Jan 25 1100m  JACK CURRAGH MEMORIAL View video › $18,500
GREY  Soft7 Rating 65 Benchmark* 2nd otr,led tn, hdd 50,game, 1.08.79, 600m - 0.36.39 Abdul Najib $3,330
  • 1.08.70, Flat
  • .5L
  • Bar: 7
  • SP: $7.40
  • Rtg: 60 (+1)
  • Wgt: 58.5
  • Car: 55.5
  • LWD: 54.0
  • 1: Russian Rosette, 59.0
  • 3: Ice Cold Gold (AUS), 56.0
  • 1/2 LEN:2 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
11-12 1 Dec 24 1220m  POSITIVE SIGNS & PRINT RATING 65 1220M View video › $40,000
CROM  Good3 Rating 65 Benchmark* 6th outr, wdr tn, soon wknd, 1.13.65, 600m - 0.36.95 Brett Murray $0
  • 1.10.89, Flat
  • 18.3L
  • Bar: 10
  • SP: $26.50
  • Rtg: 62 (-2)
  • Wgt: 59.0
  • Car: 59.0
  • LWD: 54.0
  • 1: Mis Speaks (AUS), 55.0
  • 2: Kikimora, 60.0
  • LONG NECK:1 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
5-12 5 Nov 24 1200m  KB CONTRACTORS View video › $40,000
OTAG  Heavy10 Rating 65 Benchmark* Trld,blokd tn,out 200,btld away, 1.20.30, 600m - 0.41.79 Daniel Bothamley $1,000
  • 1.19.45, Flat
  • 5.3L
  • Bar: 1
  • SP: $16.40
  • Rtg: 62
  • Wgt: 58.5
  • Car: 58.5
  • LWD: 55.0
  • 1: The Cluster, 59.0
  • 2: Radiant Rosie (AUS), 55.5
  • 1 1/2 LEN:NECK
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
1-12 8 Oct 24 1200m  SEAHORSE SUPPLEMENTS & TRIALS HERE 15 OCT View video › $18,500
TIMU  Heavy8 MDN 2nd otr,led 200, just held on, 1.14.15, 600m - 0.36.28 Brett Murray $10,360
  • 1.14.15, Flat
  • .1L
  • Bar: 10
  • SP: $6.80
  • Rtg: 47 (+15)
  • Wgt: 58.5
  • Car: 58.5
  • LWD: 56.5
  • 2: Pericoloso, 54.0
  • 3: Morrie, 58.5
  • NOSE:1/2 HEAD
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
1-8 17 Sep 24 1000m  MDN 4YO&UP Catchweight 1000 - Heat 7 View video › $0
ASHB  Soft7 MDN 4YO&UP , 1.02.12 Brett Murray $0
  • 1.02.12, Flat
  • Bar: 1
  • SP: $0.00
  • Rtg: 45 (+2)
  • Wgt: 0.0
  • Car: 0.0
  • LWD: 0.0
  • 2: Tetbury (AUS), 0.0
  • 3: Destiny's Purpose, 0.0
  • HEAD:1 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
2-4 13 Aug 24 800m  MDN 4YO&UP Catchweight 800 - Heat 5 View video › $0
ASHB  Heavy9 MDN 4YO&UP Ashley Frye $0
  • 0.48.65, Flat
  • Bar: 2
  • SP: $0.00
  • Rtg: 45
  • Wgt: 0.0
  • Car: 0.0
  • LWD: 0.0
  • 1: Full Moon Fever, 0.0
  • 3: Will It Be, 0.0
  • 3 LEN:4 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
U-6 27 Feb 24 800m  MDN Catchweight 800 - Heat 3 View video › $0
ASHB  Good4 MDN Diego Montes de Oca $0
  • 0.47.53, Flat
  • Bar: 6
  • SP: $0.00
  • Rtg: 
  • Wgt: 0.0
  • Car: 0.0
  • LWD: 0.0
  • 1: Super Fly, 0.0
  • 2: Starling, 0.0
  • 1 LEN:NECK
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit

Ashley Frye

  • Location: Balcairn
  • Horses in Training: 15

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 117
Starts Since Last Win 22

Trainer Performance Stats

Recent starts
  • 35604
  All 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th U Prizemoney
Career 420 28 31 45 43 40 233 $667,009
G & L 4 0 0 0 0 0 4 $2,700
2025/26 25 2 1 4 2 4 12 $58,455
2024/25 85 7 10 6 7 8 47 $201,120
2023/24 52 4 3 6 6 6 27 $126,490
2022/23 59 4 3 3 7 1 41 $73,590
2021/22 65 1 4 6 4 9 41 $51,584
2020/21 48 5 1 7 9 3 23 $61,025
2019/20 32 1 2 4 1 5 19 $27,235
2018/19 35 4 5 5 3 4 14 $57,810
2017/18 17 0 2 3 4 0 8 $9,000
2016/17 2 0 0 1 0 0 1 $700
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