Dragon Dance 

This Dragon Dance page includes a horse racing form guide, discussions, news, photos, trainer, jockey, career statistics and breeding information.

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Unplcd/11Moruya (good) 23/01/2012 Race 7 1930m MORUYA & ULLADULLA MITRE 10 MORUYA CUP, Finished Upl/11 L $14,300 (of $22,000), Jockey Annelise King, Barrier 7, Weight 0kg, 1st Ilringya, 2nd Coliseo, 3rd Quichang
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8/9Cowra (Good) 15/01/2012 Race 7 1800m COWRA CUP, Finished 8/9 12.00L $0 (of $20,000), Jockey Richard Bensley, Barrier 3, Weight 54.5kg, 1st Cosmic Fury (54kg), 2nd Granite Bluff (57.5kg), 3rd Moment of Clarity (59kg), Winning Time 1:49.280, SP $11, In-Running Settled 5th, 1200m 6th, 800m 6th, 400m 6th
8/8Rosehill (Good) 31/12/2011 Race 7 1900m BM80, Finished 8/8 15.60L $1,000 (of $70,000), Jockey Nathan Berry, Barrier 1, Weight 53kg, 1st Tropicana Girl (54kg), 2nd Al's Gold (57kg), 3rd King Gladiator (58.5kg), Winning Time 1:56.840, SP $151, In-Running Settled 1st, 1200m 1st, 800m 1st, 400m 4th Sectional 600m 35.08sec
7/7Canterbury (Good) 16/12/2011 Race 4 1900m BM75, Finished 7/7 7.60L $0 (of $27,000), Jockey Peter Robl, Barrier 3, Weight 56.5kg, 1st Palasport (59kg), 2nd Republic Lad (54kg), 3rd Dolphi's Boy (54kg), Winning Time 1:59.710, SP $26, In-Running Settled 7th, 1200m 7th, 800m 7th, 400m 7th Sectional 600m 35.35sec
6/7Canberra (Good) 11/12/2011 Race 2 1600m BM70, Finished 6/7 9.90L $0 (of $14,000), Jockey Kayla Nisbet, Barrier 3, Weight 59.5kg, 1st Kriegspiel (56.5kg), 2nd Moorings Royal (54kg), 3rd Chosen Time (54.5kg), Winning Time 1:36.630, SP $11, In-Running Settled 5th, 800m 4th, 400m 2nd Sectional 600m 36.58sec
1/9Canberra (Slow) 27/11/2011 Race 3 2000m BM68, Finished 1/9 $9,100 (of $14,000), Jockey Peter Robl, Barrier 1, Weight 59kg, 1st Dragon Dance (59kg), 2nd Lyceum Fair (54kg), 3rd Kriegspiel (57.5kg), Winning Time 2:09.880, SP $10, In-Running Settled 3rd, 1200m 3rd, 800m 3rd, 400m 5th Sectional 600m 36.01sec
16/16Goulburn (Good) 18/11/2011 Race 7 1600m HCP, Finished 16/16 13.60L $0 (of $81,600), Jockey Josh Adams, Barrier 11, Weight 53kg, 1st Straight Albert (53kg), 2nd Scottish Border (56kg), 3rd Beaveroo (53kg), Winning Time 1:33.190, SP $101, In-Running Settled 8th, 800m 13th, 400m 11th Sectional 600m 35.50sec
10/10Canberra (Good) 01/11/2011 Race 4 1400m BM71, Finished 10/10 11.40L $0 (of $11,300), Jockey Kayla Nisbet, Barrier 4, Weight 59kg, 1st Spanish Halo (NZ) (55kg), 2nd Quichang (56kg), 3rd Clever Hans (59kg), Winning Time 1:23.480, SP $15, In-Running Settled 5th, 800m 6th, 400m 7th Sectional 600m 35.69sec
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6/9Canterbury (Heavy) 01/12/2010 Race 7 1900m BM70, Finished 6/9 7.20L $0 (of $27,000), Jockey Brenton Avdulla, Barrier 1, Weight 57.5kg, 1st Mr Latar (55.5kg), 2nd Mohtashem (IRE) (54.5kg), 3rd Sir Peppercorn (53kg), Winning Time 1:59.870, SP $11, In-Running Settled 3rd, 1200m 3rd, 800m 3rd, 400m 4th Sectional 600m 38.31sec
3/6Thoroughbred Park (Slow) 15/11/2010 Race 2 2000m HCP, Finished 3/6 1.20L $1,400 (of $14,000), Jockey Richard Bensley, Barrier 2, Weight 54kg, 1st Inadesert (57kg), 2nd Dancing Time (54kg), 3rd Dragon Dance (54kg), Winning Time 2:07.670, SP $2.05F, In-Running Settled 1st, 1200m 1st, 800m 1st, 400m 1st Sectional 600m 37.21sec
1/12Gundagai (Slow) 13/11/2010 Race 6 1800m BM65, Finished 1/12 $7,800 (of $12,000), Jockey Billy Owen, Barrier 6, Weight 60.5kg, 1st Dragon Dance (60.5kg), 2nd Tropical Springs (54kg), 3rd Direct Debit (54.5kg), Winning Time 1:50.690, SP $3F, In-Running Settled 7th, 800m 3rd, 400m 3rd Sectional 600m 00.00sec
1/6Thoroughbred Park (Dead) 02/11/2010 Race 3 2000m BM60, Finished 1/6 $7,450 (of $11,300), Jockey Billy Owen, Barrier 2, Weight 60.5kg, 1st Dragon Dance (60.5kg), 2nd Konedobu (54kg), 3rd Romanesco (55.5kg), Winning Time 2:10.760, SP $2F, In-Running Settled 2nd, 1200m 2nd, 800m 2nd, 400m 2nd Sectional 600m 37.38sec
1/9Thoroughbred Park (Heavy) 15/10/2010 Race 4 2000m BM67, Finished 1/9 $9,100 (of $14,000), Jockey Richard Bensley, Barrier 8, Weight 54.5kg, 1st Dragon Dance (54.5kg), 2nd Celtic Soul (56.5kg), 3rd Just Drummin' (54.5kg), Winning Time 2:14.050, SP $7, In-Running Settled 5th, 800m 3rd, 400m 3rd Sectional 600m 40.16sec
4/8Moruya (Good) 26/09/2010 Race 2 1930m BM60, Finished 4/8 1.80L $500 (of $10,000), Jockey Richard Bensley, Barrier 2, Weight 58.5kg, 1st Bound for Dubai (54.5kg), 2nd Moorings Royal (57.5kg), 3rd Judi's Law (57.5kg), Winning Time 2:00.240, SP $9, In-Running Settled 3rd, 1200m 3rd, 800m 4th, 400m 4th Sectional 600m 36.82sec
7/13Thoroughbred Park (Dead) 17/09/2010 Race 5 1600m BM60, Finished 7/13 5.10L $0 (of $14,000), Jockey Richard Bensley, Barrier 10, Weight 58.5kg, 1st Neylabu (55kg), 2nd Moorings Royal (57kg), 3rd Orphelia (54.5kg), Winning Time 1:37.900, SP $6.50, In-Running 1200m 5th, 800m 3rd, 400m 2nd Sectional 600m 37.33sec
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1/7Cowra (Dead) 10/08/2010 Race 5 1400m BM60, Finished 1/7 $6,300 (of $9,000), Jockey Richard Bensley, Barrier 5, Weight 57.5kg, 1st Dragon Dance (57.5kg), 2nd Privatedestination (57.5kg), 3rd Bee Stinger (57kg), Winning Time 1:28.330, SP $5, In-Running 800m 7th, 400m 7th Sectional 600m 00.00sec
4/12Thoroughbred Park (Good) 23/07/2010 Race 6 1280m BM60, Finished 4/12 4.40L $550 (of $11,000), Jockey Richard Bensley, Barrier 1, Weight 57.5kg, 1st Senhor da Gama (58.5kg), 2nd Quick As a Fox (58.5kg), 3rd Merci Grand (56.5kg), Winning Time 1:13.940, SP $21, Sectional 600m 34.67sec
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6/10Albury (Good) 26/03/2010 Race 4 2400m BM70, Finished 6/10 3.70L $0 (of $25,200), Jockey Brendan Ward, Barrier 6, Weight 54kg, 1st Doc Hennessy (54kg), 2nd Cool Valentino (54kg), 3rd Princess a Glow (54kg), Winning Time 2:29.980, SP $4EF, Sectional 600m 00.00sec
3/11Albury (Dead) 14/03/2010 Race 5 2000m BM65, Finished 3/11 1.90L $900 (of $9,000), Jockey Brendan Ward, Barrier 7, Weight 57kg, 1st Micalong (55kg), 2nd Yallah Pearl (55kg), 3rd Dragon Dance (57kg), Winning Time 2:04.730, SP $4.40, Sectional 600m 36.74sec
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1/12Wagga (Good) 26/01/2010 Race 5 1800m BM64, Finished 1/12 $6,300 (of $9,000), Jockey Brendan Ward, Barrier 3, Weight 56.5kg, 1st Dragon Dance (56.5kg), 2nd Texas Melody (55.5kg), 3rd Gambling Goucho (55.5kg), Winning Time 1:50.140, SP $3.80F, Sectional 600m 36.29sec

Dragon Dance Details

Age:6yo
Foaled:30/10/2005
Origin:NZ
Sex:Gelding (Male)
Colour:BROWN
Sire:Danehill Dancer
Dam:Ceremonial Event
Trainer:Gratz Vella
Owners:P E Barnes & Mrs D Barnes

Trainer History

Nov 11 - Current Gratz Vella
Canberra, NSW
Jan 10 - Nov 11 Nick Olive
Canberra, NSW
Oct 09 - Jan 10 Guy Walter
Warwick Farm, NSW
Sep 08 - Oct 09 Chris Waller
Rosehill, NSW

Career Stats

Earnings:$83,770
Win Range:1400m - 2000m
Win Rate:21%
Place Rate:32%
Career:34 7-1-3
Jumps:0 0-0-0
1st Up:5 0-0-0
2nd Up:5 1-0-0
Fast:0 0-0-0
Good:18 1-1-1
Dead:10 3-0-1
Slow:3 2-0-1
Heavy:3 1-0-0