Auckland Trotting Club Inc
Friday, 26 January
- Race Number:
- Race 1
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THE ALEX BAR & EATERY MOBILE PACE
$9300, 4YO & OLDER UP TO & INCLUDING R47, 1609m
For up to & including R47 4yo-&-older pacers. This race is for Amateur Drivers only and has a Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Earnings in the last 5 starts using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 08477X | Cotton Socks | 1 | Ft | Phillip Clabby | Back from a decent break. Draw helps but would need improvement on winter racing |
| 2 |  | 5705X5 | Lukaku | 2 | Ft | Jeff Darby | Checked in a fresh state, 7 Jan. Has placed here and rough place prospect today. |
| 3 |  | 8763X9 | Dalness First | 3 | Ft | Cheree Wigg | Rough resuming at Camb, 19 Jan. 3rd prior to spell had merit; fringe first 4's. |
| 4 |  | 735697 | Peter Forsberg | 4 | Ft | John Kriechbaumer | Didn't get all favours at Camb. but the mile is in his favour so don't discount. |
| 5 |  | 764494 | Beach Party | 5 | Ft | Stable change since his 4th at Camb, 7 Jan. Yet to figure here and needs more. | |
| 6 |  | 605533 | Riverboy Ben | 6 | Ft | James Brownlee | Back to back Camb. 3rd's good either side of New Year. Similar takes him close. |
| 7 |  | 902339 | No Added Sugar | 7 | Ft | Frank Phelan | Copped a tough trip at Palmy and effort told. Close-up here, 2 Nov. E/W prospect |
| 8 |  | 703352 | Desert Dawn | 8 | Ft | Andrew Sharpe | Bold at Camb. over 1700m, 7 Jan from ace draw. Swing in marbles here but in mix |
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| 9 |  | 655364 | Luka Doncic | 9 | Ft | Michelle Northcott | Sat parked at Camb. and wilted. Overall form solid and some hope with late gaps. |
| Best Bets: Riverboy Ben (6), No Added Sugar (7), Luka Doncic (9), Desert Dawn (8) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Peter Forsberg (1-55.8), Dalness First (1-58.0), Riverboy Ben (1-58.7) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
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- Race 2
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DUNSTAN SPEEDFEED SUMMER SERIES MOBILE TROT
$13,688, 3YO & OLDER, NON-WINNERS & R35 WITH COND., 2200m
For trotters with no wins for lifetime. Also R35 horses with 1 win for lifetime. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 455X | Lovemeagain | 1 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Kicks off 3yo racing following trial win, 12 Jan. Danger with manners from ace. |
| 2 |  | 097797 | Own The Moment | 2 | Ft | Maria Perriton | Hasn't shown enough in recent racing to suggest a change in fortunes tonight. |
| 3 | | 622493 | Lightning McQueen | 3 | Ft | Jay Abernethy | Likely to get handy and could take some containing in this line-up. Must include |
| 4 |  | 688399 | Dragons Sunrise | 4 | Ft | Todd Mitchell | Makes Northern debut for Wallis/Hackett tonight and looks a major player in this |
| 5 |  | 79X675 | Maria Theresa | 5 | Ft | Stephen Argue | Better when 5th here, NYE. Sound distance record and a must for quin's & tri's. |
| 6 | | 854388 | Dolly P | U1 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Back to her tricks in last two runs here. With her best she can boost exotic's. |
| 7 | | 457869 | Play Footsie | U2 | Ft | David Grundmann(J) | No threat at Camb. either side of Xmas and looks safely held off the unruly here |
| Best Bets: Lovemeagain (1), Dragons Sunrise (4), Lightning McQueen (3), Maria Theresa (5) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Maria Theresa (2-08.1), Dragons Sunrise (2-11.9) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Lovemeagain - 1st of 4, Auckland, 12/01/24, 2500m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-36.8, 800m: 63.4, 400m: 31.1, Margins: 1 len, nose, 200 len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Dragons Sunrise (4): P-Off, BL-On, Lovemeagain (1): RD-Off, FD-On, Maria Theresa (5): BL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 3
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DUNSTAN SPEEDFEED SUMMER SERIES MOBILE PACE
$13,425, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER, 1609m
For 3yo-&-older pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | Semba | 1 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Unsighted in 12 Jan trial but does land the right marble to debut. Market watch. | |
| 2 | | 65325X | Precious Bet | 2 | Ft | ||
| 3 | | 623027 | Potter | 3 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Now in the North and brings winning trial form to fresh assignment. Major player |
| 4 |  | 36 | Tenacious D | 4 | Ft | Logan Hollis | Blew the score-up at Camb. following bold 3rd here. Obvious hope with manners. |
| 5 |  | 3 | Shake A Leg | 5 | Ft | Matthew White | Strong debut run at Camb, 7 Jan. Little more required to return a winner tonight |
| 6 |  | 70X224 | Dom Toretto | 6 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Couldn't capitlise fully on cushy trip at Camb. after brace of 2nd's. Contender. |
| 7 |  | Franco Santana | 7 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Trial winner back in Dec, then solid, 12 Jan. Tough draw to debut from. Combo's. | |
| Best Bets: Shake A Leg (5), Potter (3), Dom Toretto (6) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Potter - 1st of 8, Auckland, 12/01/24, 2050m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-34.3, 800m: 57.5, 400m: 28.3, Margins: 1 1/2len, 3 len, 2 len. | |||||||
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- Race 4
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LONE STAR ALEXANDRA PARK MOBILE TROT
$13,950, UP TO & INCLUDING R48, 1609m
For up to & including R48 trotters. The winner will get a rating penalty free win if 4YO and older, and driven by a Junior Driver, and has not previously won a rating penalty free race this season.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 912255 | Dhoni Trouble | 1 | Ft | David Butcher | Winner this trip back in Nov. and solid enough since. Needs respect from the ace |
| 2 |  | 15098X | Aldebaran Pippi | 2 | Ft | Bernie Hackett | No joy in runs prior to spell in late winter. Unplaced over trip but trial solid |
| 3 |  | X1540X | Halberg | 3 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Last raced in May but quality trotter & yet to miss over trip. W;out 3rd. Rates. |
| 4 | | 323908 | Luby Lill | 4 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | OK after early issues, 11 Jan. Trip suits & with manners can no doubt pay a div. |
| 5 | | 725955 | Shesgold | 5 | Ft | Todd Mitchell | Found line nicely when clear at Camb. Twice placed over sprint; combo's booster. |
| 6 |  | 732173 | Saninarmbro | 6 | Ft | Roydon Downey | Fought well when 3rd here, NYE. Placed behind #1 over mile back in Nov. Roughie |
| 7 |  | 6D6617 | Tequila Sunrise | 7 | Ft | Matthew White | Manawatu winner back in Nov. and now with Les White. Stretched from wide draw. |
| 8 | | 974438 | Flying Scotsman | U1 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Mixing his manners of late and mobile should assist. Likely to go forward here. |
| Best Bets: Halberg (3), Luby Lill (4), Dhoni Trouble (1), Shesgold (5) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Dhoni Trouble (2-00.9), Luby Lill (2-02.2) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Aldebaran Pippi (2): P-Off, BL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 5
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TAB BONUS BACK PROMOTION MOBILE PACE
$13,425, 3YO & OLDER UP TO & INCLUDING R50, 1609m
For up to & including R50 3yo-&-older pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 2X1 | Iron Brigade | 1 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Controlled terms at Camb. to win fresh justifying support. Looks the one again. |
| 2 | | 055812 | Hampton | 2 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Has turned his form around in recent Camb. runs and can't be ignored in combo's. |
| 3 |  | 023212 | Leo Lincoln | 3 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Backed up his 2nd win with game 2nd here, 31 Dec. Can earn 1st distance placing. |
| 4 | | 15 | Magnum Star | 4 | Ft | ||
| 5 |  | 204337 | Barbarossa | 5 | Ft | David Butcher | Went close at PN prior to Xmas Eve 7th at Camb. Looks stretched from wide draw. |
| 6 | | 4X1 | Jeremiah | 6 | Ft | Scott Phelan | Impressive display to win on resumption at Camb. Looks hardest for #1 to beat. |
| 7 | | 821413 | Invisible | 7 | Ft | Benjamin Butcher | In good touch earning another placing at Camb. Work required but combo's must. |
| Best Bets: Iron Brigade (1), Jeremiah (6), Leo Lincoln (3), Invisible (7) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Hampton (1-56.3) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Invisible (7): BL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 6
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CRYSTAL HACKETT - ATC'S 2023 LEADING JUNIOR MOB PACE
$15,810, 3YO & OLDER R52 TO R59 MOBILE, 1609m
For R52 to R59 3yo-&-older pacers. The winner will get a rating penalty free win if 4YO and older, and driven by a Junior Driver, and has not previously won a rating penalty free race this season.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | | 728175 | My Copy | 1 | Ft | David Butcher | Sound effort in recent starts to suggest he could add value to exotic's from ace |
| 2 | | 122216 | Throwyaarmsaroundme | 2 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Recovered from poor start to finish a 1.1L 6th at Camb. Big hope from the mobile |
| 3 | | 264170 | Nelson's Boy | 3 | Ft | Bernie Hackett | Off his game, NYE. Narrow winner this trip mid-2023. Has the ability to go close |
| 4 | | 343519 | Hail Lucius | 4 | Ft | Andre Poutama | No threat at Camb. after comfortable winner in easier grade here. Needing best. |
| 5 | | 313847 | Lincoln River | 5 | Ft | Monika Ranger(J) | Fair prior to New Year but overall form good enough to need covering in combo's. |
| 6 | | 4X11 | Better Knuckle Up | 6 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Differing wins in the Spring (latest over this trip) & given a break again. E/W. |
| 7 | | 523565 | Artisan | 7 | Ft | Scott Phelan | Tidy 5th here against her sex, 15 Dec. Super sprint record and a serious threat. |
| 8 |  | 033311 | Escape Artist | 8 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Bagged a double winner here, 15 Dec holding out #2. Can overcome wide marble. |
| Best Bets: Throwyaarmsaroundme (2), Better Knuckle Up (6), Artisan (7), Escape Artist (8) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Better Knuckle Up (1-53.3), Lincoln River (1-55.4), Artisan (1-56.1) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Hail Lucius (4): SL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 7
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ZACHARY BUTCHER - ATC'S 2023 LEADING DRIVER MOB PACE
$20,000, 3YO & OLDER R64 TO R97 MOBILE, 1609m
For R64 to R97 3yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating using the track grid. The winner will get a rating penalty free win if 4YO and older, and driven by a Junior Driver, and has not previously won a rating penalty free race this season.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | | 263365 | Simply Sam | 1 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Lean record over this trip and would need to show more than 31 Dec run. Blow-out |
| 2 | | 161323 | Sooner The Bettor | 2 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Fast beginner and chased stable-mate strongly in Dec. Obvious quinella prospect. |
| 3 | | 445899 | Fernleigh Cash | 3 | Ft | Alicia Harrison(J) | Contained in Dec runs from a stand. This suits better; cover in combination's. |
| 4 | | 010561 | Cos I Can | 4 | Ft | Benjamin Butcher | Buried them when winning at Camb, 11 Jan. Thin course/dist stats. Minor's best. |
| 5 | | 786X4X | Alta Wiseguy | 5 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Just the one run last campaign when game 4th. Sound w'outs. Competitive tonight. |
| 6 | | 2X3311 | Merlin | 6 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Smart from in front bagging Add. double in Dec. Deserves to be at a short quote. |
| 7 | | 874957 | Mach Shard | 7 | Ft | Scott Phelan | Returns to NZ racing after a run of outs in Aus. Tough marble but mile will suit |
| Best Bets: Merlin (6), Sooner The Bettor (2), Alta Wiseguy (5), Fernleigh Cash (3) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Merlin (1-53.3), Mach Shard (1-53.3), Sooner The Bettor (1-53.5) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
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- Race 8
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PASCOES THE JEWELLERS F & M MOBILE PACE
$17,000, 3YO & OLDER F&M UP TO & INCLUDING R54, 1609m
For up to & including R54 3yo-&-older pacing fillies & mares. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid. The winner will get a rating penalty free win if 4YO and older, and driven by a Junior Driver, and has not previously won a rating penalty free race this season.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | 859778 | Clouding Over | 1 | Ft | Jim Cole | Luckless in earlier racing but showed little towards end of 2023. Minor's hope. |
| 2 | | 954626 | Oceanic Art | 2 | Ft | Benjamin Butcher | Has been solid from tough trips in last couple of Camb. runs. Include in combo's |
| 3 |  | X46511 | Sharkies Girl | 3 | Ft | Stephanie Burley(J) | Unrelenting from the front at Camb. since Xmas. Will take some catching again. |
| 4 | | 12 | Minjee | 4 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Just denied back to back wins to start career, 10 Nov. She's a key runner here. |
| 5 | | 22143X | Akatea | 5 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Showed strong 2yo form last season placing in Caduceus Club Group 1. Big hope. |
| 6 | | X13940 | Kiss | 6 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Undone by draw on Show Day at Add, Solid performer earlier and has claims fresh |
| Best Bets: Akatea (5), Sharkies Girl (3), Minjee (4), Kiss (6) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Sharkies Girl (1-56.2), Kiss (1-57.0), Minjee (1-57.8) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Oceanic Art (2): BL-On, Sharkies Girl (3): BL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 9
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MICHELLE & BERNIE - ATC'S 2023 LEADING TRAINERS MOB TROT
$20,000, R46 TO R77 MOBILE, 1609m
For R46 to R77 trotters. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating using the track grid. The winner will get a rating penalty free win if 4YO and older, and driven by a Junior Driver, and has not previously won a rating penalty free race this season.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 609594 | Mr Muscle | 1 | Ft | Matthew White | Better effort to complete first 4 at Camb. but would be doing well to place here |
| 2 | | 743446 | Bangkok Betty | 2 | Ft | Jay Abernethy | Battling away in recent racing and will find a few sharper for this assignment. |
| 3 | | 731105 | Castana | 3 | Ft | Benjamin Butcher | Contained in last couple since a brace of wins here back in Dec. Tri's & 1st 4s |
| 4 | | 861117 | American Muscle | 4 | Ft | Tony Cameron | Has compiled a nice sprint record and can improve on 15 Dec run. Must include. |
| 5 |  | X6L131 | Sacred Mountain | 5 | Ft | Nicky Chilcott | Too tough when leading the majority of 2200m at Camb, 11 Jan. Hard to contain. |
| 6 |  | 583L28 | All Cashed Up(AUS) | 6 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Early break ended his chances at Camb. Nice record here but yet to place at trip |
| Best Bets: Sacred Mountain (5), American Muscle (4), All Cashed Up(AUS) (6), Castana (3) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Bangkok Betty (1-59.6), American Muscle (2-00.5) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
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- Race 10
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HARNESS MILLIONS RACE NIGHT 16 FEB @ ALEX PARK MOBILE PACE
$15,000, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER FILLIES & MARES, 1609m
For pacing fillies & mares.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 64 | Papenhuyzen | 1 | Ft | Logan Hollis | Better 2nd up run and lands the ideal draw for Alex Park debut tonight. Combo's. |
| 2 | | 565X4 | Molly Belwin | 2 | Ft | Alicia Harrison(J) | Useful resumption at Camb. and entitled to support from a handy alley tonight. |
| 3 | | 5 | Delightful Chic | 3 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Made ground into 5th, 11 Jan after being eased off wide draw. Can fill a drum. |
| 4 |  | 2 | Pandora | 4 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Best of Iron Brigade's rivals when debuting at Camb. Major player again here. |
| 5 | | X32228 | Ultimate Racy Girl | 5 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Couldn't keep run of minors going at Add, Show Day after tough trip. Looms large |
| 6 | | 366X65 | Xcite Me | 6 | Ft | Sheryl Wigg | Hasn't had all favours since resuming. Drawn won't help here; combo's buster. |
| Best Bets: Ultimate Racy Girl (5), Pandora (4), Delightful Chic (3), Molly Belwin (2) | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Papenhuyzen (1): BL-On Legend | |||||||
Runner Index
Akatea - Race 8
Aldebaran Pippi - Race 4
All Cashed Up(AUS) - Race 9
Alta Wiseguy - Race 7
American Muscle - Race 9
Artisan - Race 6
Bangkok Betty - Race 9
Barbarossa - Race 5
Beach Party - Race 1
Better Knuckle Up - Race 6
Castana - Race 9
Clouding Over - Race 8
Cos I Can - Race 7
Cotton Socks - Race 1
Dalness First - Race 1
Delightful Chic - Race 10
Desert Dawn - Race 1
Dhoni Trouble - Race 4
Dolly P - Race 2
Dom Toretto - Race 3
Dragons Sunrise - Race 2
Escape Artist - Race 6
Fernleigh Cash - Race 7
Flying Scotsman - Race 4
Franco Santana - Race 3
Hail Lucius - Race 6
Halberg - Race 4
Hampton - Race 5
Invisible - Race 5
Iron Brigade - Race 5
Jeremiah - Race 5
Kiss - Race 8
Leo Lincoln - Race 5
Lightning McQueen - Race 2
Lincoln River - Race 6
Lovemeagain - Race 2
Luby Lill - Race 4
Luka Doncic - Race 1
Lukaku - Race 1
Mach Shard - Race 7
Magnum Star - Race 5
Maria Theresa - Race 2
Merlin - Race 7
Minjee - Race 8
Molly Belwin - Race 10
Mr Muscle - Race 9
My Copy - Race 6
Nelson's Boy - Race 6
No Added Sugar - Race 1
Oceanic Art - Race 8
Own The Moment - Race 2
Pandora - Race 10
Papenhuyzen - Race 10
Peter Forsberg - Race 1
Play Footsie - Race 2
Potter - Race 3
Precious Bet - Race 3
Riverboy Ben - Race 1
Sacred Mountain - Race 9
Saninarmbro - Race 4
Semba - Race 3
Shake A Leg - Race 3
Sharkies Girl - Race 8
Shesgold - Race 4
Simply Sam - Race 7
Sooner The Bettor - Race 7
Tenacious D - Race 3
Tequila Sunrise - Race 4
Throwyaarmsaroundme - Race 6
Ultimate Racy Girl - Race 10
Xcite Me - Race 10