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Paddy The Farmer (NZ) 2021

Trainer: Tony Cole / Matamata

Training Location: Matamata

Race info

  • Flat Rating: 66
  • Steeple Rating: 0
  • Hurdle Rating: 0
  • Current Gear:
    • Approved Plates
    • Blinkers
    • Lugging Bit
    • Nose Band
    • Tongue Tie

Horse Details

4YO Bay Gelding

  • Owner: Elaine & Jared Rippey
  • Breeder: Weowna Park Ltd & K K A Wong
  • Sire: OCEAN EMPEROR (NZ) 2011
  • Dam: PEAK PERFORMER (AUS) 2011
  • Foaling: 2 Nov 2021

Current Nominations

Current Fields

Performance stats

Recent starts
Form
  • 3061X
1st up
  • 4-1-0
2nd up
  • 1-0-0
Fresh 30
  • 2-0-0
Fresh 90
  • 2-1-0

Sectionals

 
TRK
Time
First 400m
Last 800m
Last 600m
Last 400m
Last 200m
1-14
28 Mar 26
MAJESTIC HORSE FLOATS 1400
1400m
S5
1.24.30
0.25.47
0.46.81
0.34.99
0.23.65
0.12.24
6-10
28 Feb 26
SOUTH WAIKATO RC TWILIGHT MEETING - 11TH MARCH
1400m
S6
1.24.92
0.25.66
0.47.61
0.35.37
0.23.71
0.12.03
11-11
31 Jan 26
PAK'N'SAVE UPPER HUTT 1400
1400m
G4
1.26.03
0.26.26
0.46.73
0.34.31
0.22.95
0.11.77
3-15
20 Dec 25
STRINGFELLOWS 1400
1400m
S5
1.24.06
0.26.54
0.46.88
0.35.30
0.23.72
0.12.54
8-14
22 Nov 25
STELLA ARTOIS 1500 CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFIER
1400m
S5
1.24.15
0.25.78
0.46.52
0.34.32
0.22.98
0.11.88
16-16
18 Oct 25
KINGMAKERS SYNDICATION 1400
1400m
G4
1.27.14
0.25.35
0.50.15
0.38.58
0.26.82
0.14.94
1-11
1 Oct 25
ULTIMATE MAZDA MAIDEN 1200
1200m
S7
1.14.32
0.26.13
0.48.19
0.35.37
0.24.45
0.12.35
1-6
16 Sep 25
MDN 4YO&UP CATCHWEIGHT 800 - HEAT 10
800m
H8
-
-
-
-
-
-
U-8
24 Jun 25
MDN CATCHWEIGHT 1000 - HEAT 17
1000m
H9
-
-
-
-
-
-
7-8
12 Nov 24
WOBURN FARM 1150
1150m
S5
1.08.61
0.26.85
0.45.46
0.33.51
0.22.86
0.11.36
4-8
29 Oct 24
MDN 3YO CATCHWEIGHT 850 - HEAT 17
850m
S5
-
-
-
-
-
-
2-7
8 Oct 24
MDN 3YO CATCHWEIGHT 800 - HEAT 10
800m
H10
-
-
-
-
-
-
U-6
11 Jun 24
2YO CATCHWEIGHT 800 - HEAT 5
800m
H10
-
-
-
-
-
-

Career stats

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In-depth racing review

1-14 28 Mar 26 1400m Premier Meeting Premier MeetingMAJESTIC HORSE FLOATS 1400 View video › $65,000
WELL  Soft5 Rating 65 Benchmark* , 1.24.30, 600m - 0.34.99 Matthew Cameron $37,375
  • 1.24.30, Flat
  • 3.8L
  • Bar: 8
  • SP: $9.90
  • Rtg: 60 (+6)
  • Wgt: 57.5
  • Car: 57.5
  • LWD: 55.0
  • 2: Only The Lonely, 58.0
  • 3: Classy Brahma, 58.0
  • LEN:3 3/4 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers, Nose Band, Tongue Tie
6-10 28 Feb 26 1400m  SOUTH WAIKATO RC TWILIGHT MEETING - 11TH MARCH View video › $40,000
MATA  Soft6 Rating 65 Benchmark* 2nd last, Urgd Clsr Inr Tn-Btld, 1.24.92, 600m - 0.35.37 Ryan Elliot $600
  • 1.24.41, Flat
  • 3.0L
  • Bar: 9
  • SP: $12.20
  • Rtg: 61 (-1)
  • Wgt: 58.0
  • Car: 58.0
  • LWD: 54.0
  • 1: Imperial Empress, 55.0
  • 2: Super Legocy, 59.0
  • NECK:NECK
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers, Nose Band, Tongue Tie
  • Stipe Comment: Hampered shortly after the start having to be steadied.
11-11 31 Jan 26 1400m Premier Meeting Premier MeetingPAK'N'SAVE UPPER HUTT 1400 View video › $65,000
WELL  Good4 Rating 65 Benchmark* Stld 3WNC 4th-Under pres Tn-Stpd, 1.26.03, 600m - 0.34.31 Ryan Elliot $0
  • 1.25.01, Flat
  • 6.3L
  • Bar: 9
  • SP: $5.90
  • Rtg: 62 (-1)
  • Wgt: 58.5
  • Car: 58.5
  • LWD: 55.0
  • 1: Hivari, 60.0
  • 2: Chester Boy, 56.5
  • HEAD:HEAD
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers, Nose Band, Tongue Tie
  • Stipe Comment: Raced three-wide without cover throughout. Rider was of the opinion g had not been suited by firmer track conditions.
3-15 20 Dec 25 1400m  STRINGFELLOWS 1400 View video › $40,000
WELL  Soft5 Rating 65 Benchmark* Stld 6th 3WNC, loomed Tn-Fght on, 1.24.06, 600m - 0.35.30 Madan Singh $3,600
  • 1.23.20, Flat
  • 5.1L
  • Bar: 15
  • SP: $18.70
  • Rtg: 62
  • Wgt: 58.5
  • Car: 58.5
  • LWD: 54.0
  • 1: Anderson Bridge, 58.5
  • 2: Hoorah Henry, 59.0
  • 5 LEN:NOSE
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers (1st time), Nose Band, Tongue Tie
8-14 22 Nov 25 1400m Premier Meeting Premier MeetingSTELLA ARTOIS 1500 CHAMPIONSHIP QUALIFIER View video › $75,000
COUN  Soft5 Rating 65 Benchmark* Awk Bk OTF, Hld Clsr Tn, Bltd On, 1.24.15, 600m - 0.34.32 Samantha Collett $1,125
  • 1.23.18, Flat
  • 6.2L
  • Bar: 9
  • SP: $42.50
  • Rtg: 63 (-1)
  • Wgt: 59.0
  • Car: 59.0
  • LWD: 54.0
  • 1: Sista Sugar, 58.0
  • 2: Moschino, 58.0
  • HEAD:1 1/2 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Nose Band, Shadow Roll, Tongue Tie
  • Stipe Comment: Began awkwardly losing ground.
16-16 18 Oct 25 1400m  KINGMAKERS SYNDICATION 1400 View video › $55,000
AUCK  Good4 Rating 65 Benchmark* Stld Midf OTF, Up Clsr Tn, No Go, 1.27.14, 600m - 0.38.58 George Rooke $0
  • 1.23.83, Flat
  • 19.6L
  • Bar: 3
  • SP: $14.60
  • Rtg: 63
  • Wgt: 59.0
  • Car: 59.0
  • LWD: 56.5
  • 1: Summerston, 57.5
  • 2: Moschino, 58.0
  • NECK:SHORT HEAD
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Nose Band, Shadow Roll (1st time), Tongue Tie
  • Stipe Comment: Underwent a post-race veterinary examination which found the gelding to be lame in the left foreleg. Trainer Mr. C Cole reported to Stewards, upon return to the stable, PADDY THE FARMER was examined, revealing bruising to the left fore foot. C Cole further advised that the gelding would continue with swimming and light work until the bruising subsides.
1-11 1 Oct 25 1200m  ULTIMATE MAZDA MAIDEN 1200 View video › $18,500
BOPL  Soft7 MDN Stld 2nd OTR, Up Clsr Tn, ROS, 1.14.32, 600m - 0.35.37 Craig Grylls $10,360
  • 1.14.32, Flat
  • 1.3L
  • Bar: 4
  • SP: $11.90
  • Rtg: 47 (+16)
  • Wgt: 58.5
  • Car: 58.5
  • LWD: 54.0
  • 2: Miss Fladgate (AUS), 56.5
  • 3: Cheerio (AUS), 54.0
  • 1 1/4 LEN:2 1/4 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Nose Band, Tongue Tie
1-6 16 Sep 25 800m  MDN 4YO&UP Catchweight 800 - Heat 10 View video › $0
ROTO  Heavy8 MDN 4YO&UP , 00.50.91 Samantha Collett $0
  • 00.50.91, Flat
  • Bar: 6
  • SP: $0.00
  • Rtg: 45 (+2)
  • Wgt: 0.0
  • Car: 0.0
  • LWD: 0.0
  • 2: Adonis Blue, 0.0
  • 3: King's Troop, 0.0
  • 2 3/4 LEN:1 1/2 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Nose Band, Tongue Tie
U-8 24 Jun 25 1000m  MDN Catchweight 1000 - Heat 17 View video › $0
AVON  Heavy9 MDN Samantha Collett $0
  • 01.04.21, Flat
  • Bar: 5
  • SP: $0.00
  • Rtg: 45
  • Wgt: 0.0
  • Car: 0.0
  • LWD: 0.0
  • 1: Smooth Warrior (AUS), 0.0
  • 2: Ebony Gem (AUS), 0.0
  • 1 LEN:2 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Nose Band, Tongue Tie
7-8 12 Nov 24 1150m  WOBURN FARM 1150 View video › $18,500
TROA  Soft5 MDN 3YO 8th otr,urged tn, plugged, 1.08.61, 600m - 0.33.51 Craig Grylls $370
  • 1.07.48, Flat
  • 7.2L
  • Bar: 8
  • SP: $23.10
  • Rtg: 45
  • Wgt: 57.5
  • Car: 57.5
  • LWD: 55.5
  • 1: Ribkraka, 57.5
  • 2: Love Symbol, 55.5
  • SHORT NECK:1 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Nose Band, Tongue Tie
4-8 29 Oct 24 850m  MDN 3YO Catchweight 850 - Heat 17 View video › $0
WAPA  Soft5 MDN 3YO Craig Grylls $0
  • 0.50.92, Flat
  • Bar: 1
  • SP: $0.00
  • Rtg: 45
  • Wgt: 0.0
  • Car: 0.0
  • LWD: 0.0
  • 1: Embossed, 0.0
  • 2: Wind Rush, 0.0
  • HEAD:HEAD
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
2-7 8 Oct 24 800m  MDN 3YO Catchweight 800 - Heat 10 View video › $0
MATA  Heavy10 MDN 3YO Craig Grylls $0
  • 0.51.25, Flat
  • Bar: 4
  • SP: $0.00
  • Rtg: 45
  • Wgt: 0.0
  • Car: 0.0
  • LWD: 0.0
  • 1: Brazen Affair, 0.0
  • 3: Berry Brown, 0.0
  • 3/4 LEN:1 3/4 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
U-6 11 Jun 24 800m  2YO Catchweight 800 - Heat 5 View video › $0
ROTO  Heavy10 2YO Bridget Grylls $0
  • 0.49.83, Flat
  • Bar: 1
  • SP: $0.00
  • Rtg: 
  • Wgt: 0.0
  • Car: 0.0
  • LWD: 0.0
  • 1: Amazing Fluke (AUS), 0.0
  • 2: Prochester, 0.0
  • 1 3/4 LEN:3/4 LEN
  • Raceday Gear:

Tony Cole

  • Location: Matamata
  • Horses in Training: 52

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 82
Starts Since Last Win 13

Trainer Performance Stats

Recent starts
  • 87400
  All 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th U Prizemoney
Career 3262 305 302 331 333 312 1679 $4,275,178
G & L 202 24 20 17 20 15 106 $1,136,735
2025/26 64 8 5 9 9 4 29 $239,145
2020/21 14 1 1 0 6 1 5 $27,230
2019/20 14 1 0 1 2 1 9 $13,750
2018/19 9 0 0 1 3 1 4 $12,930
2017/18 16 3 1 1 1 0 10 $69,750
2016/17 7 0 1 0 4 1 1 $3,875
2015/16 43 1 6 5 3 5 23 $28,600
2014/15 62 4 7 4 5 2 40 $47,050
2013/14 80 7 8 14 12 8 31 $148,885
2012/13 68 7 6 7 8 4 36 $99,075
2011/12 81 14 10 4 9 8 36 $165,900
2010/11 110 10 11 17 13 13 46 $90,825
2009/10 57 4 7 6 5 9 26 $39,750
2008/09 59 1 3 6 6 7 36 $29,675
2007/08 43 2 5 3 5 0 28 $54,225
2006/07 80 7 3 4 9 15 42 $107,900
2005/06 87 4 4 4 6 10 59 $55,550
2004/05 149 13 14 16 16 11 79 $293,820
2003/04 140 17 15 17 14 14 63 $338,585
2002/03 140 15 15 17 17 5 71 $279,975
2001/02 144 17 15 10 12 11 79 $253,703
2000/01 152 14 16 24 13 13 72 $202,175
1999/00 164 21 24 16 19 17 67 $336,548
1998/99 173 14 14 28 18 17 82 $230,050
1997/98 191 19 21 21 19 18 93 $204,238
1996/97 143 9 13 11 10 19 81 $77,200
1995/96 133 7 5 14 10 9 88 $46,550
1994/95 133 13 12 8 16 21 63 $96,075
1993/94 147 19 16 11 20 14 67 $205,028
1992/93 171 15 16 19 14 14 93 $108,645
1991/92 146 13 11 7 9 21 85 $127,520
1990/91 135 13 11 18 13 8 72 $100,370
1989/90 81 12 6 6 5 9 43 $138,883
1988/89 26 0 0 2 2 2 20 $1,700
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