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Willit (NZ) 2020

Trainer: John Blackadder / Rangiora

Training Location: Rangiora

Race info

  • Flat Rating: 63
  • Steeple Rating: 0
  • Hurdle Rating: 0
  • Current Gear:
    • Approved Plates
    • Ear Covers Pre-Race
    • Lugging Bit
    • Nose Band
    • Tongue Tie

Horse Details

5YO Bay Gelding

  • Owner: Brent Gardiner, Carolyn Burr, Phil Blacktopp, J C & S Blackadder
  • Breeder: G Harvey
  • Sire: SWISS ACE (AUS) 2004
  • Dam: WATERFALLS (AUS) 2012
  • Foaling: 22 Nov 2020

Current Nominations

Current Fields

Performance stats

Recent starts
Form
  • 71000
1st up
  • 4-1-0
2nd up
  • 3-1-0
Fresh 30
  • 1-0-0
Fresh 90
  • 3-1-0

Sectionals

 
TRK
Time
First 400m
Last 800m
Last 600m
Last 400m
Last 200m
14-15
2 May 26
MARSHALL BATTERIES RATING 65
1200m
G4
1.09.87
0.24.84
0.45.03
0.34.38
0.23.61
0.12.21
12-16
25 Apr 26
RACECOURSE HOTEL & MOTOR LODGE RATING 65
1400m
S5
1.24.38
0.26.57
0.46.27
0.34.84
0.23.78
0.12.33
11-18
11 Apr 26
REMEMBERING BRUCE CRAIK RATING 65
1600m
G3
1.37.11
0.26.19
0.47.06
0.35.39
0.23.97
0.12.14
1-14
2 Apr 26
SUPPORTING KAI FOR KIDS
1400m
S7
1.26.06
0.26.67
0.47.66
0.35.91
0.24.00
0.12.38
7-14
21 Mar 26
MOORPORK NZ PIG FARM RATING 65
1200m
G3
1.09.15
0.24.16
0.44.98
0.34.25
0.23.34
0.12.15
6-13
4 Mar 26
BOOK A SUITE FOR AUTUMN RACING RATING 65
1400m
S7
1.26.10
0.25.59
0.48.63
0.36.71
0.25.09
0.13.06
8-8
7 Feb 26
LISTEN LIVE ON SPORTNATION.NZ 1400
1400m
S5
1.24.46
0.25.00
0.47.55
0.35.29
0.23.73
0.12.38
8-14
18 Jan 26
HORIZON BY SKYCITY 1400
1400m
S5
1.24.12
0.25.22
0.47.31
0.35.42
0.23.82
0.12.48
3-9
2 Jan 26
NEW WORLD MOUNT MAUNGANUI 1400
1400m
S6
1.25.69
0.25.23
0.48.42
0.36.51
0.24.65
0.12.69
4-12
5 Dec 25
GREEN LIGHT INSURANCE BROKERS 1400
1400m
S5
1.25.66
0.25.85
0.49.10
0.34.98
0.23.05
0.11.82
9-14
1 Nov 25
GARTSHORE CONSTRUCTION 1300
1300m
G4
1.17.85
0.25.88
0.46.15
0.34.67
0.23.49
0.11.65
6-8
5 Jul 25
JOHN F GRYLLS MEMORIAL CLASSIC
1400m
H10
1.33.05
0.27.59
0.53.56
0.41.00
0.28.01
0.14.88
13-16
14 Jun 25
RDA CHARITY RACEDAY @ CAMBRIDGE WEDNESDAY 1400
1400m
H10
1.32.29
0.25.50
0.53.93
0.41.54
0.28.65
0.15.61
2-6
27 May 25
OPN CATCHWEIGHT 1150 - HEAT 2
1150m
H10
-
-
-
-
-
-
4-14
17 May 25
MANUKA DOCTOR 1200
1200m
S5
1.11.12
0.24.84
0.46.28
0.34.97
0.23.27
0.11.99
2-12
26 Apr 25
ALLIED SECURITY 1200
1200m
S5
1.11.27
0.24.54
0.46.73
0.34.69
0.22.81
0.11.54
1-8
30 Mar 25
SUPER LIQUOR GREERTON 1200
1200m
G4
1.11.20
0.24.81
0.46.12
0.34.74
0.23.40
0.11.99
5-10
12 Mar 25
BLUE PACIFIC MINERALS 1200
1200m
S5
1.11.54
0.24.58
0.46.96
0.35.31
0.23.77
0.11.88
2-8
25 Feb 25
OPN HCP CATCHWEIGHT 950 - HEAT 5
950m
SYN
-
-
-
-
-
-
9-14
21 Aug 24
RELIABLE MAN @ WESTBURY STUD
1300m
S7
1.22.40
0.25.91
0.50.10
0.37.60
0.24.93
0.12.91
8-11
27 Jul 24
PROPERTY BROKERS & KATIE WALKER 3YO
1400m
H10
1.29.53
0.26.61
0.52.60
0.39.81
0.26.87
0.13.86
1-11
3 Jul 24
MACMILLAN ACCOUNTANTS 3YO
1215m
H10
1.15.61
0.25.01
0.50.00
0.37.94
0.25.16
0.13.08
1-4
11 Jun 24
MDN CATCHWEIGHT 1000 - HEAT 21
1000m
H10
-
-
-
-
-
-
2-7
23 May 24
MDN CATCHWEIGHT 950 - HEAT 10
950m
SYN
-
-
-
-
-
-

Career stats

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In-depth racing review

14-15 2 May 26 1200m  MARSHALL BATTERIES RATING 65 View video › $35,000
CANT  Good4 Rating 65 Benchmark* , 1.09.87, 600m - 0.34.38 Jack Taplin $0
  • 1.08.87, Flat
  • 6.1L
  • Bar: 14
  • SP: $7.50
  • Rtg: 63
  • Wgt: 59.0
  • Car: 56.0
  • LWD: 54.0
  • 1: Moon Goddess (AUS), 57.0
  • 2: Dragon Biscuit (AUS), 58.5
  • LEN:3/4 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Nose Band, Tongue Tie
12-16 25 Apr 26 1400m  RACECOURSE HOTEL & MOTOR LODGE RATING 65 View video › $35,000
CANT  Soft5 Rating 65 Benchmark* Bk, Midf 3W, got Bk Tn-Best late, 1.24.38, 600m - 0.34.84 Amber Riddell $0
  • 1.23.15, Flat
  • 7.3L
  • Bar: 15
  • SP: $26.40
  • Rtg: 64 (-1)
  • Wgt: 59.5
  • Car: 58.5
  • LWD: 54.0
  • 1: Nuncio, 59.5
  • 2: Wanderin Spelle, 59.5
  • LEN:2 1/4 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Nose Band, Tongue Tie
  • Stipe Comment: Briefly held up near the 300 metres.
11-18 11 Apr 26 1600m  REMEMBERING BRUCE CRAIK RATING 65 View video › $35,000
CANT  Good3 Rating 65 Benchmark* 4th 3WNC, Under rd Tn-Wknd lane, 1.37.11, 600m - 0.35.39 Amber Riddell $0
  • 1.35.79, Flat
  • 7.7L
  • Bar: 15
  • SP: $18.20
  • Rtg: 64
  • Wgt: 59.5
  • Car: 58.5
  • LWD: 54.0
  • 1: Awesome Lineup (AUS), 60.0
  • 2: Offline, 54.5
  • LEN:3 3/4 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Nose Band, Tongue Tie
1-14 2 Apr 26 1400m  SUPPORTING KAI FOR KIDS View video › $18,500
ASHB  Soft7 Rating 60 Benchmark* Bk Midf Otr Clsr Wdr Tn-Fin best, 1.26.06, 600m - 0.35.91 Hayley Hassman $10,360
  • 1.26.06, Flat
  • .6L
  • Bar: 5
  • SP: $3.50
  • Rtg: 60 (+4)
  • Wgt: 60.0
  • Car: 58.0
  • LWD: 55.0
  • 2: Trader Inn, 56.5
  • 3: Epilogue, 58.0
  • LEN:1/2 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Nose Band, Tongue Tie
7-14 21 Mar 26 1200m  MOORPORK NZ PIG FARM RATING 65 View video › $40,000
CANT  Good3 Rating 65 Benchmark* Stld Midf Otr, Urgd Tn-plugged, 1.09.15, 600m - 0.34.25 Kate Hercock $600
  • 1.08.73, Flat
  • 2.6L
  • Bar: 4
  • SP: $7.10
  • Rtg: 61 (-1)
  • Wgt: 58.0
  • Car: 58.0
  • LWD: 54.0
  • 1: Jetstream, 55.0
  • 2: Leinster, 54.0
  • NOSE:NOSE
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Nose Band (1st time), Tongue Tie (1st time)
6-13 4 Mar 26 1400m  BOOK A SUITE FOR AUTUMN RACING RATING 65 View video › $25,000
CANT  Soft7 Rating 65 Benchmark* 6th OTF, Thru Chal Tn-Fght on, 1.26.10, 600m - 0.36.71 Bruno Queiroz $375
  • 1.25.07, Flat
  • 6.0L
  • Bar: 2
  • SP: $7.70
  • Rtg: 62 (-1)
  • Wgt: 58.5
  • Car: 58.5
  • LWD: 54.0
  • 1: Canasta, 57.5
  • 2: Bodleian, 59.0
  • LEN:4 1/2 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
8-8 7 Feb 26 1400m Premier Meeting Premier MeetingLISTEN LIVE ON SPORTNATION.NZ 1400 View video › $65,000
WAIK  Soft5 Rating 65 Benchmark* Stld 5th Otr, Under rd 600m-Stpd, 1.24.46, 600m - 0.35.29 Craig Grylls $975
  • 1.23.35, Flat
  • 6.5L
  • Bar: 7
  • SP: $5.30
  • Rtg: 62
  • Wgt: 58.5
  • Car: 58.5
  • LWD: 55.5
  • 1: Butterfield, 57.5
  • 2: Kananaskis, 55.5
  • HEAD:HEAD
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Visor Blinkers
  • Stipe Comment: Post-race endoscopy detected a degree of mucus that may have affected the gelding’s racing performance.
8-14 18 Jan 26 1400m  HORIZON BY SKYCITY 1400 View video › $25,000
COUN  Soft5 Rating 65 Benchmark* Stld Midf OTR, Hld Clsr Wd, Fght, 1.24.12, 600m - 0.35.42 Samantha Collett $375
  • 1.23.33, Flat
  • 4.6L
  • Bar: 14
  • SP: $9.80
  • Rtg: 63 (-1)
  • Wgt: 59.0
  • Car: 59.0
  • LWD: 54.0
  • 1: Awatere, 56.5
  • 2: Rebel Creek, 55.5
  • LONG NECK:LONG NECK
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Visor Blinkers (1st time)
3-9 2 Jan 26 1400m  NEW WORLD MOUNT MAUNGANUI 1400 View video › $18,500
BOPL  Soft6 Rating 65 Benchmark* Stld 4th OTR, Imprv Wd Tn, ROS, 1.25.69, 600m - 0.36.51 Samantha Collett $1,665
  • 1.24.94, Flat
  • 4.5L
  • Bar: 9
  • SP: $6.20
  • Rtg: 63
  • Wgt: 59.0
  • Car: 59.0
  • LWD: 56.5
  • 1: Bonifleur, 57.5
  • 2: Aksil, 57.5
  • HEAD:4 1/4 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
4-12 5 Dec 25 1400m  GREEN LIGHT INSURANCE BROKERS 1400 View video › $25,000
ROTO  Soft5 Rating 65 Benchmark* Stld Midf OTR, Hld Clsr Wd, Fght, 1.25.66, 600m - 0.34.98 Matt Cartwright $1,250
  • 1.25.36, Flat
  • 2.2L
  • Bar: 11
  • SP: $5.10
  • Rtg: 63
  • Wgt: 59.0
  • Car: 59.0
  • LWD: 54.0
  • 1: Live On Air, 57.0
  • 2: Kia Kaha, 57.0
  • SHORT HEAD:1 1/4 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
9-14 1 Nov 25 1300m  GARTSHORE CONSTRUCTION 1300 View video › $40,000
BOPL  Good4 Rating 65 Benchmark* Stld Midf OTR, Up 3WNC Tn, Bltd, 1.17.85, 600m - 0.34.67 Matthew Cameron $600
  • 1.17.48, Flat
  • 2.8L
  • Bar: 8
  • SP: $7.50
  • Rtg: 64 (-1)
  • Wgt: 59.5
  • Car: 59.5
  • LWD: 55.0
  • 1: Osteria, 59.0
  • 2: Inside Out, 59.0
  • NECK:1 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
  • Stipe Comment: Raced three wide without cover throughout.
6-8 5 Jul 25 1400m  JOHN F GRYLLS MEMORIAL CLASSIC View video › $35,000
WAIK  Heavy10 Rating 75 Benchmark* Chkd start, Hndy to Tn-Wknd, 1.33.05, 600m - 0.41.00 Samantha Collett $525
  • 1.31.06, Flat
  • 11.0L
  • Bar: 1
  • SP: $6.40
  • Rtg: 66 (-2)
  • Wgt: 55.5
  • Car: 55.5
  • LWD: 54.0
  • 1: Malborough Bay, 57.0
  • 2: Lotus, 54.0
  • SHORT HEAD:LONG NECK
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
  • Stipe Comment: Lay outwards shortly after leaving the barriers
13-16 14 Jun 25 1400m  RDA CHARITY RACEDAY @ CAMBRIDGE WEDNESDAY 1400 View video › $35,000
WAIK  Heavy10 Rating 75 Benchmark* Bk to Tn-Under pres, no Fin, 1.32.29, 600m - 0.41.54 Jasmine Fawcett $0
  • 1.29.75, Flat
  • 14.4L
  • Bar: 14
  • SP: $6.40
  • Rtg: 68 (-2)
  • Wgt: 56.5
  • Car: 56.5
  • LWD: 54.0
  • 1: Joshua Brown, 57.5
  • 2: Malborough Bay, 55.0
  • NOSE:3 1/4 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
2-6 27 May 25 1150m  OPN Catchweight 1150 - Heat 2 View video › $0
WAPA  Heavy10 OPN HCP Ngakau Hailey $0
  • 1.10.08, Flat
  • Bar: 6
  • SP: $0.00
  • Rtg: 68
  • Wgt: 0.0
  • Car: 0.0
  • LWD: 0.0
  • 1: Because, 0.0
  • 3: Poster Boy, 0.0
  • 1 LEN:1 1/2 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
4-14 17 May 25 1200m  MANUKA DOCTOR 1200 View video › $40,000
AUCK  Soft5 Rating 75 Benchmark* MF-Found the line well, 1.11.12, 600m - 0.34.97 Lynsey Satherley $2,000
  • 1.11.05, Flat
  • .5L
  • Bar: 10
  • SP: $24.70
  • Rtg: 68
  • Wgt: 56.5
  • Car: 56.5
  • LWD: 54.5
  • 1: Old Bill Bone, 57.5
  • 2: Midnight Scandal, 58.5
  • 1/2 HEAD:HEAD
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
  • Stipe Comment: Raced three wide without cover.
2-12 26 Apr 25 1200m  ALLIED SECURITY 1200 View video › $35,000
WAIK  Soft5 Rating 75 Benchmark* 2nd otr, led 350, nailed late, 1.11.27, 600m - 0.34.69 Joe Doyle $6,475
  • 1.11.24, Flat
  • .2L
  • Bar: 6
  • SP: $12.50
  • Rtg: 66 (+2)
  • Wgt: 56.0
  • Car: 56.0
  • LWD: 55.5
  • 1: Queen Zou (AUS), 55.5
  • 3: Nepheti, 55.5
  • LONG HEAD:1/2 HEAD
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
1-8 30 Mar 25 1200m  SUPER LIQUOR GREERTON 1200 View video › $18,500
BOPL  Good4 Rating 65 Benchmark* 4th midl, out tn, chal 100, drove best, 1.11.20, 600m - 0.34.74 Joe Doyle $10,360
  • 1.11.20, Flat
  • .3L
  • Bar: 2
  • SP: $2.70
  • Rtg: 62 (+4)
  • Wgt: 59.0
  • Car: 59.0
  • LWD: 54.5
  • 2: Dua Dance, 56.0
  • 3: Tears Of Victory, 56.5
  • NECK:LONG NECK
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
5-10 12 Mar 25 1200m  BLUE PACIFIC MINERALS 1200 View video › $25,000
MATA  Soft5 Rating 65 Benchmark* 4th inr, urtged tn, btld away, 1.11.54, 600m - 0.35.31 Joe Doyle $625
  • 1.11.20, Flat
  • 2.2L
  • Bar: 2
  • SP: $10.10
  • Rtg: 62
  • Wgt: 58.5
  • Car: 58.5
  • LWD: 56.0
  • 1: Cleat, 55.0
  • 2: Fillygizalook, 56.5
  • 3/4 LEN:3/4 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
2-8 25 Feb 25 950m  OPN HCP Catchweight 950 - Heat 5 View video › $0
CSYN  Synthetic OPN HCP Joe Doyle $0
  • 0.53.43, Flat
  • Bar: 5
  • SP: $0.00
  • Rtg: 62
  • Wgt: 0.0
  • Car: 0.0
  • LWD: 0.0
  • 1: Chattahoochee, 0.0
  • 3: Sister Ping, 0.0
  • 1 3/4 LEN:2 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
9-14 21 Aug 24 1300m  RELIABLE MAN @ WESTBURY STUD View video › $17,000
TAUP  Soft7 Rating 65 Benchmark* 6th 4w opn,effort told 300m, 1.22.40, 600m - 0.37.60 Ngakau Hailey $340
  • 1.21.38, Flat
  • 6.2L
  • Bar: 7
  • SP: $14.30
  • Rtg: 63 (-1)
  • Wgt: 59.0
  • Car: 56.0
  • LWD: 54.0
  • 1: What You Wish For, 58.5
  • 2: Don Pauly, 60.0
  • 1 3/4 LEN:HEAD
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
  • Stipe Comment: Raced wide without cover throughout.
8-11 27 Jul 24 1400m  PROPERTY BROKERS & KATIE WALKER 3YO View video › $50,000
WAIK  Heavy10 3YO SW+P Hmprd st,8th otr,plugged away, 1.29.53, 600m - 0.39.81 Kelly Myers $750
  • 1.27.67, Flat
  • 11.0L
  • Bar: 7
  • SP: $10.90
  • Rtg: 63
  • Wgt: 57.0
  • Car: 57.0
  • LWD: 55.0
  • 1: Sterling Express, 58.0
  • 2: Did The Trick, 58.0
  • 2 3/4 LEN:1 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
  • Stipe Comment: Contacted leaving the barriers losing ground.
1-11 3 Jul 24 1215m  MACMILLAN ACCOUNTANTS 3YO View video › $17,000
ROTO  Heavy10 MDN 3YO 2nd, 3rd otr 900,up to ld tn,too gd, 1.15.61, 600m - 0.37.94 Matthew Cameron $9,520
  • 1.15.61, Flat
  • 1.8L
  • Bar: 4
  • SP: $5.60
  • Rtg: 47 (+16)
  • Wgt: 57.5
  • Car: 57.5
  • LWD: 55.5
  • 2: Teak, 57.5
  • 3: Florin, 55.5
  • 1 3/4 LEN:SHORT HEAD
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
1-4 11 Jun 24 1000m  MDN Catchweight 1000 - Heat 21 View video › $0
ROTO  Heavy10 MDN , 1.03.22 Ngakau Hailey $0
  • 1.03.22, Flat
  • Bar: 6
  • SP: $0.00
  • Rtg: 45 (+2)
  • Wgt: 0.0
  • Car: 0.0
  • LWD: 0.0
  • 2: Lagarde, 0.0
  • 3: Ridgeview Vicky, 0.0
  • 3/4 LEN:1 1/2 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
2-7 23 May 24 950m  MDN Catchweight 950 - Heat 10 View video › $0
CSYN  Synthetic MDN Craig Grylls $0
  • 0.54.45, Flat
  • Bar: 7
  • SP: $0.00
  • Rtg: 
  • Wgt: 0.0
  • Car: 0.0
  • LWD: 0.0
  • 1: Regal Wings (AUS), 0.0
  • 3: Zavador, 0.0
  • HEAD:1/2 HEAD
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit

John Blackadder

  • Location: Rangiora
  • Horses in Training: 27

With Jockey ()

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  • Wins 0
  • Place 0
  • S/R 0.0

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  • Wins 0
  • Place 0
  • S/R 0.0

On Course ()

  • Starts 0
  • Wins 0
  • Place 0
  • S/R 0.0
Current Premiership Place Flat 40
Starts Since Last Win 17

Trainer Performance Stats

Recent starts
  • 80040
  All 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th U Prizemoney
Career 1296 93 99 86 123 117 778 $2,274,495
G & L 44 2 1 0 4 3 34 $184,000
2025/26 159 12 9 8 9 13 108 $348,995
2024/25 190 14 15 12 21 18 110 $501,775
2023/24 205 13 21 13 24 12 122 $420,000
2022/23 138 11 12 12 15 13 75 $272,120
2021/22 149 12 5 11 11 13 97 $212,792
2020/21 154 10 8 7 15 15 99 $160,475
2019/20 89 6 11 7 9 10 46 $143,413
2018/19 102 9 11 9 10 11 52 $134,125
2017/18 52 4 4 3 3 6 32 $45,075
2016/17 29 1 1 1 5 1 20 $14,225
2015/16 14 0 1 2 0 3 8 $4,500
2014/15 6 0 0 0 1 1 4 $625
2013/14 6 1 1 1 0 1 2 $16,375
2012/13 3 0 0 0 0 0 3 $0
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