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Surround Sound (NZ) 2022

Trainer: John Wheeler / New Plymouth

Training Location: New Plymouth

Race info

  • Flat Rating: 68
  • Steeple Rating: 0
  • Hurdle Rating: 0
  • Current Gear:
    • Approved Plates
    • Blinkers
    • Lugging Bit
    • Nose Band

Horse Details

3YO Bay Gelding

  • Owner: J R Wheeler MNZM, G Nisbett, D Wheeler, Bruce & Michelle McLuckie, S Townsend
  • Breeder: B A Collins
  • Sire: EL ROCA (AUS) 2010
  • Dam: MIRROR MIRROR (NZ) 2007
  • Foaling: 23 Sep 2022

Current Nominations

Current Fields

Performance stats

Recent starts
Form
  • 56214
1st up
  • 4-0-3
2nd up
  • 2-0-1
Fresh 30
  • 2-0-2
Fresh 90
  • 2-0-1

Sectionals

 
TRK
Time
First 400m
Last 800m
Last 600m
Last 400m
Last 200m
4-11
11 Apr 26
FASTINTERNET.NZ HANDICAP
1600m
S6
1.35.87
0.24.87
0.48.43
0.36.44
0.24.74
0.12.78
1-11
28 Mar 26
RESONANT 1600
1600m
S5
1.38.55
0.25.91
0.48.24
0.35.01
0.22.90
0.11.57
U-5
17 Mar 26
OPN CATCHWEIGHT 1200 - HEAT 11
1200m
G4
-
-
-
-
-
-
U-7
3 Mar 26
OPN CATCHWEIGHT 1000 - HEAT 6
1000m
S5
-
-
-
-
-
-
2-8
27 Feb 26
WEIR TOURS R65 1600M
1600m
G4
1.35.93
0.25.82
0.47.09
0.36.04
0.24.87
0.12.77
6-7
13 Feb 26
KIM DUNLOP ROBERTS – HEALTH INSURANCE
2000m
H8
2.11.04
0.27.54
0.50.38
0.38.99
0.26.19
0.13.57
5-11
31 Jan 26
HARRISONS FLOORING 1600
1600m
G4
1.37.38
0.25.40
0.47.53
0.34.97
0.22.92
0.11.51
1-12
19 Jan 26
PALAMOUNTAINS NUTRITION MDN 1600
1600m
S6
1.39.35
0.25.74
0.47.77
0.35.47
0.23.67
0.11.82
2-8
31 Dec 25
SEATON PARK MAIDEN 3Y0 1400M
1400m
H8
1.25.14
0.25.85
0.48.57
0.36.32
0.24.24
0.12.24
6-8
24 Oct 25
ALLAN SHARROCK MAIDEN 2000M
2000m
H10
2.20.13
0.27.75
0.55.69
0.41.93
0.28.56
0.14.82
4-9
4 Oct 25
DENIS WHEELER EARTHMOVING
1600m
H9
1.46.66
0.26.31
0.54.72
0.41.43
0.27.97
0.14.15
3-5
13 Sep 25
NZB READY TO RUN SALE TRAINERS SERIES 3YO
1200m
H10
1.22.42
0.26.26
0.56.16
0.42.81
0.28.97
0.15.20
9-9
19 Apr 25
SKYCITY STAR WAY STAKES
1200m
S6
1.14.53
0.26.22
0.48.31
0.36.42
0.24.71
0.12.93
2-9
4 Apr 25
HILAL @ GRANGEWILLIAM STUD 1200
1200m
S5
1.12.08
0.24.75
0.47.33
0.36.11
0.24.34
0.12.18
7-8
22 Feb 25
TAB 1100
1100m
S5
1.06.15
0.25.75
0.46.52
0.34.43
0.22.90
0.11.84

Career stats

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In-depth racing review

4-11 11 Apr 26 1600m  FASTINTERNET.NZ HANDICAP View video › $35,000
OTAK  Soft6 Rating 75 Benchmark* , 1.35.87, 600m - 0.36.44 Lynsey Satherley $1,750
  • 1.35.71, Flat
  • .9L
  • Bar: 4
  • SP: $20.40
  • Rtg: 68
  • Wgt: 56.0
  • Car: 56.0
  • LWD: 54.5
  • 1: Up The Anti (AUS), 56.0
  • 2: Coulthard, 58.0
  • SHORT NECK:SHORT NECK
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Nose Band
1-11 28 Mar 26 1600m Premier Meeting Premier MeetingRESONANT 1600 View video › $65,000
WELL  Soft5 MAAT Wd, sent to Ld, Kikd-Good ride, 1.38.55, 600m - 0.35.01 Lynsey Satherley $37,375
  • 1.38.55, Flat
  • .0L
  • Bar: 11
  • SP: $40.50
  • Rtg: 63 (+5)
  • Wgt: 58.0
  • Car: 58.0
  • LWD: 55.0
  • 2: Teresa Mac, 55.0
  • 3: Inchigeelagh Lass, 56.5
  • NOSE:NOSE
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit, Blinkers (1st time), Nose Band (1st time)
  • Stipe Comment: Raced ungenerously early stages getting head up on a number of occasions before being allowed to improve forward to lead near the 1000 metres. Unbalanced when contacted near the 30 metres.
U-5 17 Mar 26 1200m  OPN Catchweight 1200 - Heat 11 View video › $0
FOXT  Good4 OPN HCP Billy Marshall $0
  • 1.23.11, Flat
  • Bar: 2
  • SP: $0.00
  • Rtg: 63
  • Wgt: 0.0
  • Car: 0.0
  • LWD: 0.0
  • 1: Who Knows, 0.0
  • 2: Loose Jewels, 0.0
  • 1 1/3 LEN:HEAD
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
U-7 3 Mar 26 1000m  OPN Catchweight 1000 - Heat 6 View video › $0
FOXT  Soft5 OPN HCP Billy Marshall $0
  • 1.02.89, Flat
  • Bar: 5
  • SP: $0.00
  • Rtg: 63
  • Wgt: 0.0
  • Car: 0.0
  • LWD: 0.0
  • 1: Only The Lonely, 0.0
  • 2: Texas, 0.0
  • 1 1/2 LEN:LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
2-8 27 Feb 26 1600m  WEIR TOURS R65 1600M View video › $25,000
EGMN  Good4 Rating 65 Benchmark* Midf Otr, up 3rd Tn-Ran on well, 1.35.93, 600m - 0.36.04 Samantha Collett $4,625
  • 1.35.86, Flat
  • .4L
  • Bar: 2
  • SP: $8.40
  • Rtg: 61 (+2)
  • Wgt: 57.5
  • Car: 57.5
  • LWD: 54.0
  • 1: El Jaycee, 54.0
  • 3: Glimmer, 56.0
  • LONG NECK:LONG NECK
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
  • Stipe Comment: Shifted outwards abruptly after passing the winning post, dislodging rider. Connections were advised SURROUND SOUND must trial to the satisfaction of Stewards prior to racing next.
6-7 13 Feb 26 2000m  KIM DUNLOP ROBERTS – HEALTH INSURANCE View video › $25,000
TARA  Heavy8 Rating 65 Benchmark* Bk, Midf Otr, Urgd Tn-No Fin, 2.11.04, 600m - 0.38.99 Samantha Collett $375
  • 2.09.49, Flat
  • 8.9L
  • Bar: 8
  • SP: $3.70
  • Rtg: 62 (-1)
  • Wgt: 58.0
  • Car: 58.0
  • LWD: 55.0
  • 1: Bruno, 54.5
  • 2: Overdraft, 58.5
  • LEN:1 1/4 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
  • Stipe Comment: Raced keenly down the home straight on the first occasion and had to be continuously steadied.
5-11 31 Jan 26 1600m Premier Meeting Premier MeetingHARRISONS FLOORING 1600 View video › $65,000
WELL  Good4 MAAT Trld pc to Tn-Hld up out Fght on, 1.37.38, 600m - 0.34.97 Kelly Myers $1,625
  • 1.37.10, Flat
  • 1.7L
  • Bar: 4
  • SP: $16.30
  • Rtg: 62
  • Wgt: 57.0
  • Car: 57.0
  • LWD: 54.0
  • 1: Hoorah Henry, 60.0
  • 2: Andahar, 58.5
  • LONG NECK:LONG NECK
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
  • Stipe Comment: Raced keenly early and middle stages. Held up until passing the 200 metres.
1-12 19 Jan 26 1600m  PALAMOUNTAINS NUTRITION MDN 1600 View video › $18,500
WANG  Soft6 MDN Stld 3W Midf Clsr Wdr Tn-Big Fin, 1.39.35, 600m - 0.35.47 Hayley Hassman $10,360
  • 1.39.35, Flat
  • .0L
  • Bar: 11
  • SP: $3.50
  • Rtg: 54 (+8)
  • Wgt: 57.0
  • Car: 54.0
  • LWD: 55.0
  • 2: Carter John, 58.5
  • 3: Dujardin, 55.0
  • NECK:NECK
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
  • Stipe Comment: Raced three-wide without cover throughout.
2-8 31 Dec 25 1400m  SEATON PARK MAIDEN 3Y0 1400M View video › $18,500
TARA  Heavy8 MDN 3YO Stld Bk OTF, Imprv Wd Tn, ROS, 1.25.14, 600m - 0.36.32 Sima Mxothwa $3,330
  • 1.24.97, Flat
  • 1.0L
  • Bar: 8
  • SP: $11.20
  • Rtg: 54
  • Wgt: 57.5
  • Car: 54.5
  • LWD: 55.5
  • 1: Belles Boom, 57.5
  • 3: Ryders Legacy (AUS), 57.5
  • 1 LEN:1 3/4 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
  • Stipe Comment: Restrained at the start to obtain cover from the outside barrier. Was inclined to race greenly in the home straight under pressure and shifted inwards passing the 200 metres having to be straightened.
6-8 24 Oct 25 2000m  ALLAN SHARROCK MAIDEN 2000M View video › $18,500
TARA  Heavy10 MDN Stld Bk OTF, Hld Clsr Tn, Fght, 2.20.13, 600m - 0.41.93 Elle Sole $370
  • 2.17.63, Flat
  • 14.0L
  • Bar: 1
  • SP: $2.50
  • Rtg: 57 (-3)
  • Wgt: 56.0
  • Car: 53.0
  • LWD: 56.0
  • 1: Takes Time, 55.5
  • 2: Ferdie's Secret, 56.5
  • 7 LEN:LONG NECK
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
  • Stipe Comment: Raced keenly through the early stages when being restrained. Raced in restricted room having to be steadied passing the 1800m.
4-9 4 Oct 25 1600m  DENIS WHEELER EARTHMOVING View video › $25,000
EGMN  Heavy9 MDN Stld 3rd OTF, Hld Clsr Tn, Fght, 1.46.66, 600m - 0.41.43 Elle Sole $1,250
  • 1.44.72, Flat
  • 11.0L
  • Bar: 1
  • SP: $3.00
  • Rtg: 58 (-1)
  • Wgt: 56.0
  • Car: 53.0
  • LWD: 54.0
  • 1: Crafty Colin, 58.5
  • 2: Ballinran, 58.5
  • 1/2 LEN:6 1/2 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
3-5 13 Sep 25 1200m  NZB READY TO RUN SALE TRAINERS SERIES 3YO View video › $40,000
TARA  Heavy10 3YO SW+P Slow, Stld bk otf, imprv tn, ROS, 1.22.42, 600m - 0.42.81 Elle Sole $3,600
  • 1.21.96, Flat
  • 2.5L
  • Bar: 2
  • SP: $4.00
  • Rtg: 52 (+6)
  • Wgt: 56.0
  • Car: 53.0
  • LWD: 54.0
  • 1: Tulsa King, 55.0
  • 2: Luminance, 55.0
  • 1 1/2 LEN:1 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
9-9 19 Apr 25 1200m Listed Race Listed RaceSKYCITY STAR WAY STAKES View video › $100,000
AUCK  Soft6 2YO SW Hmprd, 8th otr, never a hope, 1.14.53, 600m - 0.36.42 Kate Hercock $1,500
  • 1.12.09, Flat
  • 15.0L
  • Bar: 6
  • SP: $26.80
  • Rtg: 52
  • Wgt: 57.0
  • Car: 57.0
  • LWD: 55.0
  • 1: Little Black Dress (AUS), 55.0
  • 2: Lady Iris, 55.0
  • HEAD:LONG NECK
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
  • Stipe Comment: Hampered when contacted leaving the barriers.
2-9 4 Apr 25 1200m  HILAL @ GRANGEWILLIAM STUD 1200 View video › $18,500
WAVE  Soft5 MDN 2YO&UP 5th inr, chal 200, fght hard, 1.12.08, 600m - 0.36.11 Harry Grace $3,330
  • 1.12.05, Flat
  • .2L
  • Bar: 2
  • SP: $4.20
  • Rtg: 45 (+7)
  • Wgt: 55.0
  • Car: 55.0
  • LWD: 55.0
  • 1: Dazz, 58.0
  • 3: Charm Zafarm, 53.5
  • HEAD:1 1/4 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit
  • Stipe Comment: Lay outwards when placed under pressure in the final straight, making brief contact over the concluding stages.
7-8 22 Feb 25 1100m Premier Meeting Premier MeetingTAB 1100 View video › $40,000
AUCK  Soft5 MDN 2YO 2nd outr mod pc,wknd 200m, 1.06.15, 600m - 0.34.43 Ulrika Holmquist $600
  • 1.05.42, Flat
  • 5.4L
  • Bar: 4
  • SP: $40.10
  • Rtg: 45
  • Wgt: 57.5
  • Car: 57.5
  • LWD: 55.5
  • 1: Lucy In The Sky, 55.5
  • 2: Miss Ziggy, 55.5
  • 1 3/4 LEN:3/4 LEN
  • Raceday Gear: Approved Plates, Lugging Bit

John Wheeler

  • Location: New Plymouth
  • Horses in Training: 31

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 78
Starts Since Last Win 6

Trainer Performance Stats

Recent starts
  • 60507
  All 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th U Prizemoney
Career 11749 1098 1115 1124 1153 1145 6114 $16,012,692
G & L 759 57 63 47 67 68 457 $4,681,637
2025/26 88 6 11 12 9 9 41 $256,370
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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