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Watson (NZ) 2021

Trainer: Sandy Cunningham / Prebbleton

Training Location: Prebbleton

Race info

  • Flat Rating: 47
  • Steeple Rating: 0
  • Hurdle Rating: 0
  • Current Gear:
    • Approved Plates
    • Ear Covers Pre-Race
    • Side Winkers
    • Standard Bit
    • Tongue Tie

Horse Details

4YO Bay Gelding

  • Owner: Mrs S J Cunningham & Ms H Parish
  • Breeder: B J Anderton ONZM & Mrs L E Anderton
  • Sire: WAR DECREE (USA) 2014
  • Dam: GALLANT RUBY (NZ) 2010
  • Foaling: 29 Oct 2021

Current Nominations

Current Fields

Performance stats

Recent starts
Form
  • 06665
1st up
  • 4-0-1
2nd up
  • 2-0-0
Fresh 30
  • 1-0-0
Fresh 90
  • 3-0-1

Sectionals

 
TRK
Time
First 400m
Last 800m
Last 600m
Last 400m
Last 200m
5-12
16 Apr 26
HYGAIN STAYERS CHALLENGE MDN 2200M
2200m
G4
2.21.18
0.27.27
0.51.92
0.38.86
0.26.28
0.13.61
6-14
2 Apr 26
HYGAIN STAYERS CHALLENGE
2200m
S7
2.25.52
0.28.66
0.48.62
0.36.46
0.24.61
0.12.65
6-9
12 Mar 26
HYGAIN STAYERS CHALLENGE
2200m
G4
2.21.23
0.27.74
0.48.06
0.36.10
0.24.30
0.12.34
6-9
4 Mar 26
THE FAB FOUR BEATLES TRIBUTE - CHCH 29 MARCH MAIDEN
1600m
H8
1.40.42
0.26.45
0.48.63
0.36.39
0.24.74
0.12.62
12-12
14 Feb 26
HEINEKEN MAIDEN
1600m
S7
1.42.81
0.25.85
0.53.27
0.41.03
0.28.26
0.14.50
5-14
4 Feb 26
JOIN CANTERBURY WESTLAND OWNERS ASSOCIATION NOW MAIDEN
1600m
S7
1.38.46
0.26.42
0.48.34
0.36.36
0.24.52
0.12.56
7-14
14 Jan 26
NZB AIRFREIGHT
1600m
S5
1.37.37
0.26.26
0.47.79
0.36.09
0.24.57
0.12.67
4-7
26 Dec 25
POSITIVE SIGNS + PRINT MAIDEN
1400m
S7
1.25.76
0.25.66
0.48.37
0.36.63
0.24.64
0.12.62
12-18
12 Nov 25
MAJESTIC HORSE FLOATS PREMIER
1600m
G4
1.36.97
0.26.06
0.47.44
0.35.74
0.24.37
0.12.52
4-12
31 Oct 25
AGRAFORUM ZUMSIL 1600
1600m
S5
1.37.67
0.26.08
0.47.92
0.36.31
0.24.39
0.12.34
13-14
11 Oct 25
MIKE PERO MORTGAGES 1400
1400m
G4
1.25.14
0.25.85
0.47.31
0.36.07
0.23.99
0.12.24
3-9
27 Sep 25
SPEIGHT'S SUMMIT ULTRA ON TAP MAIDEN
1400m
S5
1.23.66
0.24.54
0.47.62
0.35.13
0.24.35
0.11.99
5-14
15 May 25
HERMAN'S HERMITS 2 AUGUST CHRISTCHURCH MAIDEN
1600m
SYN
1.37.22
0.25.54
0.48.71
0.36.33
0.24.44
0.12.13
4-14
1 May 25
NZB MEGA MAIDEN SERIES
1400m
SYN
1.26.94
0.25.09
0.50.03
0.37.31
0.24.86
0.12.53
3-5
24 Mar 25
MDN 3YO CATCHWEIGHT 1000 - HEAT 7
1000m
S7
-
-
-
-
-
-
13-13
3 Nov 24
SHUKA 2013/14 CAPTAIN COOK STAKES
1200m
G4
1.15.26
0.28.02
0.47.24
0.35.62
0.24.76
0.12.73
3-6
16 Apr 24
2YO CATCHWEIGHT 800 - HEAT 2
800m
S7
-
-
-
-
-
-

Career stats

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In-depth racing review

5-12 16 Apr 26 2200m  HYGAIN STAYERS CHALLENGE MDN 2200M View video › $17,000
ASHB  Good4 MDN , 2.21.18, 600m - 0.38.86 Yogesh Atchamah $340
  • 2.17.78, Flat
  • 19.1L
  • Bar: 1
  • SP: $10.70
  • Rtg: 45 (+2)
  • Wgt: 58.5
  • Car: 58.5
  • LWD: 56.5
  • 1: Revision, 55.5
  • 2: Unwoke, 58.5
  • LEN:4 1/4 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race, Approved Plates, Standard Bit, Side Winkers, Tongue Tie
  • Stipe Comment: Held up passing the 800 metres behind the weakening SAILOR SAM.
6-14 2 Apr 26 2200m  HYGAIN STAYERS CHALLENGE View video › $18,500
ASHB  Soft7 MDN Midf Otr, Urgd Clsr Tn-Btld on, 2.25.52, 600m - 0.36.46 Yogesh Atchamah $370
  • 2.24.83, Flat
  • 3.7L
  • Bar: 9
  • SP: $18.40
  • Rtg: 45
  • Wgt: 58.5
  • Car: 58.5
  • LWD: 56.5
  • 1: Quinto, 58.5
  • 2: Private Treaty, 56.5
  • SHORT HEAD:SHORT HEAD
  • Raceday Gear: Ear Covers Pre-Race (1st time), Approved Plates, Standard Bit, Side Winkers, Tongue Tie
  • Stipe Comment: Had to be steadied off heels on a number of occasions through the early stages when over racing.
6-9 12 Mar 26 2200m  HYGAIN STAYERS CHALLENGE View video › $18,500
ASHB  Good4 MDN Set Pc, Under rd Chal Tn-Wknd, 2.21.23, 600m - 0.36.10 Brandon May $370
  • 2.20.10, Flat
  • 6.1L
  • Bar: 7
  • SP: $9.40
  • Rtg: 47 (-2)
  • Wgt: 58.5
  • Car: 58.5
  • LWD: 56.5
  • 1: Taimate Staar, 56.5
  • 2: Private Treaty, 56.5
  • LEN:2 1/2 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Standard Bit, Side Winkers on, Tongue Tie
6-9 4 Mar 26 1600m  THE FAB FOUR BEATLES TRIBUTE - CHCH 29 MARCH MAIDEN View video › $25,000
CANT  Heavy8 MDN Midf OTF, Out into Clr Tn-Btld, 1.40.42, 600m - 0.36.39 Brandon May $375
  • 1.39.23, Flat
  • 6.6L
  • Bar: 2
  • SP: $10.00
  • Rtg: 48 (-1)
  • Wgt: 58.5
  • Car: 58.5
  • LWD: 56.5
  • 1: Shameful, 58.5
  • 2: Canterbury Flight, 56.5
  • LONG HEAD:LONG HEAD
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Standard Bit, Blinkers, Tongue Tie (1st time)
  • Stipe Comment: Over raced through the early and middle stages on a slow tempo. Held up final bend and was then angled outwards across heels to obtain clear running near the 250 metres.
12-12 14 Feb 26 1600m  HEINEKEN MAIDEN View video › $25,000
SOUT  Soft7 MDN Stld On Pc 2nd Otr Urgd Tn-Stpd, 1.42.81, 600m - 0.41.03 Floor Moerman $0
  • 1.39.63, Flat
  • 18.5L
  • Bar: 2
  • SP: $3.90
  • Rtg: 49 (-1)
  • Wgt: 58.5
  • Car: 55.5
  • LWD: 56.0
  • 1: Who Rox The House, 55.5
  • 2: Neednoman, 56.5
  • LEN:7 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Standard Bit, Blinkers (1st time)
  • Stipe Comment: Under pressure on the home turn and gave ground from this point finishing well back with the rider advising she could offer no tangible excuse for the performance, adding the gelding had been very disappointing.
5-14 4 Feb 26 1600m  JOIN CANTERBURY WESTLAND OWNERS ASSOCIATION NOW MAIDEN View video › $25,000
CANT  Soft7 MDN Trld Pc, Urgd 4th Tn-Btld hard, 1.38.46, 600m - 0.36.36 Leah Hemi $625
  • 1.36.83, Flat
  • 10.9L
  • Bar: 1
  • SP: $6.00
  • Rtg: 49
  • Wgt: 58.5
  • Car: 58.5
  • LWD: 56.0
  • 1: Perlino, 55.0
  • 2: Warrior of War, 56.5
  • LEN:7 1/2 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Standard Bit, Side Winkers
  • Stipe Comment: Jumped inwards making contacting with the starting gates. Had to be restrained shortly after the start when AMALYTE (F Moerman) shifted ground inwards when not fully clear.
7-14 14 Jan 26 1600m  NZB AIRFREIGHT View video › $25,000
CANT  Soft5 MDN Stld 3WNC 4th to Tn-Btld on, 1.37.37, 600m - 0.36.09 Leah Hemi $375
  • 1.36.80, Flat
  • 3.7L
  • Bar: 11
  • SP: $13.90
  • Rtg: 50 (-1)
  • Wgt: 58.5
  • Car: 58.5
  • LWD: 55.0
  • 1: Villasanti, 58.5
  • 2: Canterbury Flight, 55.5
  • LEN:1 3/4 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Standard Bit, Side Winkers
  • Stipe Comment: Contacted at the start. Raced three wide without cover throughout.
4-7 26 Dec 25 1400m  POSITIVE SIGNS + PRINT MAIDEN View video › $25,000
OTAG  Soft7 MDN Stld 3rd OTF, Kn To Tn, Fght On, 1.25.76, 600m - 0.36.63 Leah Hemi $1,250
  • 1.25.54, Flat
  • 1.6L
  • Bar: 3
  • SP: $4.80
  • Rtg: 50
  • Wgt: 58.5
  • Car: 58.5
  • LWD: 55.0
  • 1: Silver Lining, 55.5
  • 2: Swiss Belt, 56.5
  • 1 LEN:NOSE
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Standard Bit, Side Winkers
  • Stipe Comment: Raced keenly through the early and middle stages. Momentarily held up passing the 400 metres.
12-18 12 Nov 25 1600m Premier Meeting Premier Meeting MAJESTIC HORSE FLOATS PREMIER View video › $65,000
CANT  Good4 MAAT Stld Bk, Clsr, Hld Up Tn-Btld on, 1.36.97, 600m - 0.35.74 Leah Hemi $0
  • 1.36.01, Flat
  • 6.1L
  • Bar: 17
  • SP: $30.90
  • Rtg: 50
  • Wgt: 57.0
  • Car: 57.0
  • LWD: 54.0
  • 1: Eight Pence, 55.5
  • 2: Oaksdeel (AUS), 54.5
  • 1/2 NECK:2 1/4 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Standard Bit, Side Winkers
4-12 31 Oct 25 1600m  AGRAFORUM ZUMSIL 1600 View video › $18,500
ASHB  Soft5 MDN Stld Hndy, Chal Tn-Fght hard, 1.37.67, 600m - 0.36.31 Leah Hemi $925
  • 1.36.82, Flat
  • 5.8L
  • Bar: 3
  • SP: $4.80
  • Rtg: 50
  • Wgt: 58.5
  • Car: 58.5
  • LWD: 54.0
  • 1: La Voisin, 56.5
  • 2: Blue Goddess (AUS), 54.5
  • 1 1/2 LEN:3 1/2 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Standard Bit, Side Winkers (1st time)
13-14 11 Oct 25 1400m  MIKE PERO MORTGAGES 1400 View video › $25,000
ASHB  Good4 MDN Stld Midf OTR-Imprv Clsr Tn-Bltd, 1.25.14, 600m - 0.36.07 Courtney Barnes $0
  • 1.23.79, Flat
  • 8.5L
  • Bar: 5
  • SP: $26.40
  • Rtg: 51 (-1)
  • Wgt: 58.5
  • Car: 58.5
  • LWD: 54.0
  • 1: Shakabrah, 55.5
  • 2: Quisiera, 54.0
  • NOSE:1/2 HEAD
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Standard Bit
3-9 27 Sep 25 1400m  SPEIGHT'S SUMMIT ULTRA ON TAP MAIDEN View video › $25,000
CANT  Soft5 MDN Stld 4th OTR, Hld Clsr Wd, ROS, 1.23.66, 600m - 0.35.13 Kate Hercock $2,250
  • 1.23.34, Flat
  • 2.2L
  • Bar: 3
  • SP: $14.30
  • Rtg: 50 (+1)
  • Wgt: 58.5
  • Car: 58.5
  • LWD: 54.0
  • 1: Miss Ziggy, 54.0
  • 2: Professional Lad, 56.0
  • LONG NECK:1 3/4 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Standard Bit
  • Stipe Comment: Got its head up when being steadied near the 900 metres.
5-14 15 May 25 1600m  HERMAN'S HERMITS 2 AUGUST CHRISTCHURCH MAIDEN View video › $20,000
RSYN  Synthetic MDN Off-P-Even effort late, 1.37.22, 600m - 0.36.33 Leah Hemi $400
  • 1.36.69, Flat
  • 3.2L
  • Bar: 7
  • SP: $8.60
  • Rtg: 50
  • Wgt: 58.5
  • Car: 58.5
  • LWD: 56.5
  • 1: Avoriaz, 56.5
  • 2: Queen Of Naples, 56.5
  • 1/2 HEAD:1 1/4 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Standard Bit
4-14 1 May 25 1400m  NZB MEGA MAIDEN SERIES View video › $17,000
RSYN  Synthetic MDN Stld Hndy-Fght on strongly, 1.26.94, 600m - 0.37.31 Leah Hemi $850
  • 1.26.77, Flat
  • .9L
  • Bar: 6
  • SP: $37.80
  • Rtg: 45 (+5)
  • Wgt: 58.5
  • Car: 58.5
  • LWD: 56.0
  • 1: Porcia Catonis (AUS), 56.5
  • 2: Baggio, 58.5
  • LONG HEAD:1/2 NECK
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Standard Bit
  • Stipe Comment: Lay inwards after being struck with the whip passing the 200 metres.
3-5 24 Mar 25 1000m  MDN 3YO Catchweight 1000 - Heat 7 View video › $0
CANT  Soft7 MDN 3YO Ohara Najib $0
  • 0.58.80, Flat
  • Bar: 1
  • SP: $0.00
  • Rtg: 45
  • Wgt: 0.0
  • Car: 0.0
  • LWD: 0.0
  • 1: Sarissa, 0.0
  • 2: Disney Lady, 0.0
  • 6 LEN:3/4 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Standard Bit
13-13 3 Nov 24 1200m  SHUKA 2013/14 CAPTAIN COOK STAKES View video › $18,500
ASHB  Good4 MDN 3YO Slow,tailed field throughout, 1.15.26, 600m - 0.35.62 Samantha Wynne $0
  • 1.11.85, Flat
  • 19.6L
  • Bar: 13
  • SP: $47.00
  • Rtg: 45
  • Wgt: 57.5
  • Car: 57.5
  • LWD: 55.5
  • 1: Criteria, 57.5
  • 2: Villasanti, 57.5
  • NOSE:1 1/4 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Standard Bit
  • Stipe Comment: Slow to begin and trailed the field throughout. Rider reported the gelding had raced greenly on a hot tempo and would take natural benefit from today's first up effort.
3-6 16 Apr 24 800m  2YO Catchweight 800 - Heat 2 View video › $0
ASHB  Soft7 2YO F Moerman $0
  • 0.46.22, Flat
  • Bar: 2
  • SP: $0.00
  • Rtg: 45
  • Wgt: 0.0
  • Car: 0.0
  • LWD: 0.0
  • 1: Oaksdeel (AUS), 0.0
  • 2: Blue Goddess (AUS), 0.0
  • 1 LEN:1 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit

Sandy Cunningham

  • Location: Prebbleton
  • Horses in Training: 4

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 187
Starts Since Last Win 11

Trainer Performance Stats

Recent starts
  • 42586
  All 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th U Prizemoney
Career 551 45 51 47 46 50 312 $949,153
G & L 34 3 1 3 1 3 23 $248,250
2025/26 39 2 3 2 5 4 23 $204,660
2024/25 13 1 3 2 1 3 3 $91,300
2023/24 9 2 0 1 0 1 5 $82,200
2022/23 21 3 4 2 2 0 10 $84,330
2021/22 25 1 6 4 4 2 8 $43,640
2020/21 7 1 2 0 0 0 4 $18,793
2019/20 2 0 0 0 0 1 1 $600
2018/19 19 1 2 1 1 0 14 $17,525
2017/18 11 0 0 1 0 1 9 $1,275
2016/17 5 0 1 1 1 0 2 $6,400
2015/16 18 1 1 5 0 1 10 $20,275
2014/15 24 0 1 0 3 3 17 $14,525
2013/14 20 3 1 0 2 1 13 $33,190
2012/13 28 4 3 1 1 3 16 $37,480
2011/12 30 0 2 4 4 3 17 $8,200
2010/11 19 1 4 2 2 3 7 $14,050
2009/10 12 1 0 2 1 1 7 $6,350
2008/09 11 2 1 0 0 2 6 $24,812
2007/08 23 5 3 2 2 0 11 $114,800
2006/07 2 0 0 0 1 0 1 $400
2005/06 3 1 0 1 0 0 1 $7,050
2004/05 8 4 3 0 0 1 0 $40,725
2001/02 12 0 0 0 2 2 8 $900
2000/01 18 2 2 3 1 1 9 $14,050
1999/00 24 4 1 2 1 2 14 $25,850
1998/99 31 4 4 2 1 2 18 $18,050
1997/98 20 0 2 0 2 3 13 $2,250
1996/97 9 0 0 2 1 1 5 $963
1995/96 15 2 0 1 1 1 10 $7,800
1994/95 17 0 1 0 1 2 13 $1,150
1993/94 16 0 1 1 2 2 10 $2,300
1992/93 11 0 0 1 0 1 9 $500
1991/92 22 0 0 4 3 3 12 $2,560
1990/91 4 0 0 0 1 0 3 $200
1989/90 3 0 0 0 0 0 3 $0
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