Opaea Joe

(New Zealand)
Country
New Zealand
Foal Date
2018-10-29
Sex
gelding
Colour
bay
Sire
Puccini
Dam
Whiff
Sire of Dam
Don Eduardo
Home Track
Te Aroha
Prize Money
$72,352
Trainer
Gavin Opie
Owner
Gavin Opie Racing Ltd, K Pitman, K Singh, A J Tata, A P & G E Thomas
About

Opaea Joe, a 6-year-old bay gelding from New Zealand, is trained by Gavin Opie at Te Aroha. Sired by Puccini and out of the dam Whiff, Opaea Joe has secured five victories throughout his racing career. His most notable win came on February 11, 2024, at Tauranga. Ridden by Ngakau Hailey, he triumphed in the $40,000 Benchmark 65 Handicap, besting Marengo. Opaea Joe has consistently delivered strong returns for those who have bet on him, with a total return on investment of 140 percent.