Auckland Trotting Club Inc
Friday, 8 December
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- Race 1
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THE BOX SEAT HOT 2 TROT SERIES HEAT 1 HANDICAP TROT
$20,000, 3YO & OLDER R35 TO R49 DISCRETIONARY, 2200m
For R35 to R49 trotters. Refer Hot 2 Trot series conditions with this programme.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | 353384 | Brienne | 1 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Would have threatened if she held her gait last week. Don't leave out of combos |
| 2 |  | 5X8973 | Castana | 2 | Ft | Benjamin Butcher | Bold 3rd here, 24 Nov. after a tough trip prior. Looks well placed to go close. |
| 3 |  | 225743 | Voronov | 3 | Ft | Luk Chin | Good again last week after doing some work. This is harder so first 4 fringes. |
| 4 | | 0X2142 | It Ain't Me Babe | 4 | Ft | Todd Macfarlane | Got close when last here after nice run into it. In the mix with her best effort |
| 5 |  | 522211 | The River Boy | 5 | Ft | Matthew White | Dominant in Southern racing but broke in subsequent trial. First look here; E/W. |
| 6 |  | 6168X2 | Taylad To Use | 6 | Ft | Taitlyn Hanara(J) | Fought hard when resujing at Camb, 17 Nov. Adds to the minor's puzzle tonight. |
| 7 |  | 508725 | Shesgold | 7 | Ft | Todd Mitchell | Just nabbed over mile before being outfinished into 5th here, 24 Nov. Exotic's. |
| 8 |  | 803912 | Dhoni Trouble | U1 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Backed up his mile victory with a strong 2nd a fortnight ago. An obvious danger. |
| 9 | | 354224 | Alana | U2 | Ft | Sean McCaffrey | Consistent mare and with her normal good beginning can play a minor role again. |
| 10 |  | 352532 | Luby Lill | 1 | 10 | Tony Herlihy | Closed nicely to find 2nd last week and racing well. Another for your multiples |
| 11 |  | P20661 | Kimkar Dash | 2 | 10 | Neita Balle(J) | Recorded first win in over 2 years when last here. Will look to have last say. |
| Best Bets: Castana (2), The River Boy (5), Dhoni Trouble (8), It Ain't Me Babe (4) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Kimkar Dash (2-04.9), Shesgold (2-05.0), Luby Lill (2-06.0) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Shesgold (7): SL-Off Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: The River Boy to Matthew White at Clevedon | |||||||
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- Race 2
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PEBBLE BEACH NEW AT ALABAR MOBILE PACE
$15,000, NON-WINNERS 2YO & OLDER, 2200m
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | 8X900X | Spirited Peggy | 1 | Ft | Tony Cameron | Stable change since run of outs back in Winter. Draw an aid but looks stretched. |
| 2 |  | 5597X5 | Classic Gold | 2 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Fair resumption here, 24 Nov. Barrier offers a chance to boost exotic's tonight. |
| 3 |  | 348X43 | Major Jay | 3 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Game placing 2 weeks ago here after sound first-up effort. Ideally drawn; rates |
| 4 | | 73928 | Penny Black | 4 | Ft | Sailesh Abernethy | No match for the champ at Add. but bold 2nd here prior and value runner in this. |
| 5 |  | 136023 | Leo Lincoln | 5 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Stung late last week and from similar marble should dispute the finish again. |
| 6 |  | 90 | Slots | 6 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | No threat in two career starts and wide draw makes it tough again. Taking notes |
| 7 | | Roman Rock | 7 | Ft | |||
| 8 | | 087X56 | Exhilarate | 8 | Ft | Todd Macfarlane | Nice late when 5th at Camb. before wilting out here. Draw makes task very tough. |
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| 9 |  | 803460 | Change Tact | 9 | Ft | Matthew White | No favours before breaking here, 30 Nov. Tricky marble and will need her best. |
| Best Bets: Major Jay (3), Leo Lincoln (5), Penny Black (4) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Leo Lincoln (2-01.4) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Leo Lincoln (5): BL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 3
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GREE HEAT PUMPS MOBILE PACE
$17,000, 2YO & OLDER R41 TO R46, 2200m
For R41 to R46 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 |  | 533845 | Benson Dude | 1 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Made a good fist of wide marbles in last two runs here. Likely to be prominent. |
| 2 |  | 468597 | Clouding Over | 2 | Ft | Jim Cole | No threat in sprint home last week. Better than form-line suggests. Combo's hope |
| 3 |  | 8607X1 | Fifth And Final | 3 | Ft | Sailesh Abernethy | Too strong in a fresh state winning at Camb. Can secure his first placing here. |
| 4 |  | 165488 | Always B Stunning | 4 | Ft | David Butcher | No danger from the back over sprint last week. Sound prior and in minor's mix. |
| 5 | | 855263 | Sunshine Shelby | 5 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Good from this marble a week ago and can't be ignored on exotic tickets tonight. |
| 6 | | 157728 | My Copy | 6 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Beaten by wide draw last week and went close prior. This is easier; major player |
| 7 |  | 41953X | McKendrick | 7 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | First taste of Northern racing after tidy enough Add. form. Marble may not stop. |
| 8 | | X78587 | Onyx Shard | 8 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Had more to give last week but likely to settle back again and needing favours. |
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| 9 | | 680374 | Lou Baby | 9 | Ft | Matthew White | Steady in what was a sprint home last week. Looking for gaps late to fill a drum |
| Best Bets: My Copy (6), McKendrick (7), Benson Dude (1), Clouding Over (2) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Lou Baby (1-55.9), My Copy (1-57.3), Onyx Shard (1-58.4) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: McKendrick (7): SL-Off, BL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 4
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THE BOX SEAT HOT 2 TROT SERIES HEAT 2 HANDICAP TROT
$20,000, 3YO & OLDER R51 TO R60 DISCRETIONARY, 2200m
For R51 to R60 trotters. Refer Hot 2 Trot series conditions with this programme.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | | 17X51 | Matty A | 1 | Ft | Todd Mitchell | Held gamely a week ago after finding the front in lesser company. Minor's best. |
| 2 | | 192433 | Five O'Clock Gerry | 2 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Continues to rake in the cheques and with gaps can pay another dividend tonight. |
| 3 | | 249X57 | Cyclone Lucky Linda | 3 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Sound resumption over mile then got too far back 2 weeks ago. Combo's booster. |
| 4 | | 122374 | Bangkok Betty | 4 | Ft | Jay Abernethy | Solid after receiving every opportunity, 24 Nov. Consistent and needs covering. |
| 5 |  | 7X9416 | Romeo Foxtrot | 5 | Ft | David Butcher | First-up winner for new barn 2 weeks ago and should give a good account again. |
| 6 |  | 66P55X | Break Free | U1 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Now with Craig Sharpe after having no joy at Palmy back in March. Happy risking |
| 7 |  | X21228 | Kiss And Run | U2 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Blotted her copy-book here, 24 Nov after 4 strong runs this campaign. Must have. |
| 8 |  | 284116 | Ultimate Moment | 1 | 10 | ||
| 9 | | 186352 | Jasinova | 2 | 10 | Luk Chin | Cruelly denied last week after being lonely for most of the 2700m. Similar here |
| 10 |  | 253326 | Gaz Man | 3 | 10 | Benjamin Butcher | Solid behind #9 when last here and has had a freshen-up. Capable of taking this |
| 11 | 66X211 | Lord Popinjay | 4 | 10 | |||
| Best Bets: Gaz Man (10), Jasinova (9), Kiss And Run (7) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Gaz Man (2-02.9), Five O'Clock Gerry (2-03.9), Cyclone Lucky Linda (2-04.0) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Cyclone Lucky Linda (3): P-Off, Gaz Man (10): BL-Off, Kiss And Run (7): RD-Off, FD-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 5
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CADUCEUS CLUB NORTHERN BREEDERS STAKES MOBILE PACE (Gr3)
$40,000, 3YO & OLDER FILLIES & MARES FFA, 2200m
For all pacing fillies & mares. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | | 223111 | Acushla Machree | 1 | Ft | Sailesh Abernethy | Set own rules in front last week and held firm. This harder but draw an asisst. |
| 2 |  | 334315 | Mhai Surfer Girl | 2 | Ft | Matthew White | Tidy mile run following 2200m victory here, 2 Nov. Rough place hope from marble |
| 3 | | 5X5235 | Artisan | 3 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Closed boldly when less than 2L from winner last week. Keep safe from this draw |
| 4 | | 511911 | Lady Of The Light | 4 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Seeking 5th win in last 6 starts and similar tactics likely tonight. Must have. |
| 5 |  | 1X3408 | Whispering Artist | 5 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | No threat in last couple but drawn handier for this. Cover in tri's and first 4s |
| 6 |  | 853203 | Lifes A Beach | 6 | Ft | Benjamin Butcher | Useful behind Manhattan at HQ, Show Day. Won this race back in 2021. Minor's. |
| 7 |  | P23X61 | Manhattan | 7 | Ft | David Butcher | Too strong at Add. and loves it here. Gate speed will get her handy. Major hope. |
| 8 | | 117115 | Aardie's Express | 8 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Too smart beating #6 at Ash. & game in FFA, Show Day. 1st look here but classy. |
| Best Bets: Manhattan (7), Aardie's Express (8), Lady Of The Light (4), Artisan (3) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Manhattan (1-55.8), Lifes A Beach (1-55.9), Lady Of The Light (1-56.1) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Aardie's Express (8): BL-Off, Lifes A Beach (6): SL-Off Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Lifes A Beach to John Dickie at Clevedon, Manhattan to John Dickie at Clevedon | |||||||
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- Race 6
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NZ STAFF MOBILE PACE
$20,000, 3YO & OLDER R55 TO R69, 2200m
For R55 to R69 pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | | 422641 | Nelson's Boy | 1 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Took advantage of sweet sit to win last week. This a step up and tricky marble. |
| 2 | | 567313 | Lincoln River | 2 | Ft | Nathan Delany(J) | Backed up professional win here with bold 3rd. Must cover in combo's from draw. |
| 3 | | 179839 | Bettor Heist | 3 | Ft | Tony Cameron | Gaps didn't come last week following game Camb. 3rd. Sure to give a good account |
| 4 | | 114223 | Jethro Bodine | 4 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Has been trying hard from the trail in recent runs from the ace draw. First 4's. |
| 5 | | 373745 | Montana D J | 5 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Entitled to show more when last here and proving hard to follow. Needs his best. |
| 6 |  | 757421 | Village Rebel | 6 | Ft | Sailesh Abernethy | Punters rewarded at PN after being caught late at Camb. Yet to show up here. |
| 7 | | 421557 | Hooray Henry | 7 | Ft | David Butcher | No danger after being eased off wide draw 2 weeks ago. Good prior and rough hope |
| 8 | | 773057 | Bach | 8 | Ft | Matthew White | Not a mile off them in latest racing and has the toughest to overcome draw. E/W. |
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| 9 |  | 70X740 | Cos I Can | 9 | Ft | Benjamin Butcher | Blew the start last week following late dab netted 4th at Camb. Combo's booster |
| 10 | | 282626 | Simply Sam | 10 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Unlucky here last week. Previous run for 2nd was strong and will be closing hard |
| Best Bets: Simply Sam (10), Bach (8), Bettor Heist (3), Lincoln River (2) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Bach (1-56.4), Village Rebel (1-56.9), Cos I Can (1-57.9) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
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- Race 7
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CREATINE AT NEVELE R STUD TROT
$15,000, 3YO & OLDER, WITH COND., 2200m
For trotters with 1 win for lifetime.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | 670732 | Saninarmbro | 1 | Ft | Roydon Downey | Couldn't quite reel in Matt A last week but in form & major player from inside. |
| 2 |  | 53679X | Maria Theresa | 2 | Ft | Stephen Argue | Back on a new campaign after form tapered off in late Winter. Combo's include. |
| 3 |  | 780X09 | Own The Moment | 3 | Ft | Nathan Delany(J) | Nothing offered since resuming and hard to recommend until manners appear. |
| 4 | | 7620X7 | Conrad H | 4 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Broke resuming last week after useful w'out. Value runner 2nd up in this field. |
| 5 | | 8X5085 | Majestic Bundy | U1 | Ft | Matthew White | A little better when 5th last week and further improvement gives her place hopes |
| 6 |  | 766466 | Eye Love You | U2 | Ft | Zev Meredith(J) | Cght wide too far out last week but earlier form enough to warrant consideration |
| 7 |  | 431234 | Keep It Klassy | U3 | Ft | David Butcher | Made ground into 4th last week & this looks hers for the taking. Clear top pick. |
| 8 | | 488543 | Dolly P | U4 | Ft | Maria Perriton | Form-line trending well and she can fill another drum with best manners again. |
| Best Bets: Keep It Klassy (7), Saninarmbro (1), Conrad H (4), Maria Theresa (2) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Majestic Bundy (2-05.2), Maria Theresa (2-08.1), Keep It Klassy (2-09.0) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Eye Love You (6): SL-On, Maria Theresa (2): SL-Off Legend | |||||||
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- Race 8
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CAPTAIN CRUNCH AT ALABAR MOBILE PACE
$17,000, 2YO & OLDER R49 TO R53, 2200m
For R49 to R53 2yo-&-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 | | 6X2612 | D J Rock | 1 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Given a freshen-up following Camb. 2nd, 28 Sept. Winner here prior and quin must |
| 2 |  | 765266 | Bet West | 2 | Ft | Logan Hollis | Tidy enough without all favours last week. Will seek pegs & place hope with gaps |
| 3 | | 5523X1 | Throwyaarmsaroundme | 3 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Game winner first-up 2 weeks ago here. Promising type and should double up. |
| 4 | | 316 | Gladys Greenland | 4 | Ft | Sailesh Abernethy | Luckless here, 24 Nov. after stalling #7 in 2nd-up win. Must cover in multiples. |
| 5 | | 346X94 | Mahia Dreamin | 5 | Ft | Leah Hibell(J) | Would have finished closer last week had she saw daylight. Value runner tonight |
| 6 |  | X04343 | Hail Lucius | 6 | Ft | Andre Poutama | In good tough and almost upset more fancied rivals a week ago. Tri's /first 4's. |
| 7 | | 36X321 | In Excess | 7 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Gave nothing else a chance 2 weeks ago. This a step up and draw hurts. Quin's. |
| Best Bets: Throwyaarmsaroundme (3), In Excess (7), D J Rock (1), Mahia Dreamin (5) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Throwyaarmsaroundme (1-57.3), Hail Lucius (1-57.6), Mahia Dreamin (1-58.0) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: D J Rock (1): SL-On Legend | |||||||
Runner Index
Aardie's Express - Race 5
Acushla Machree - Race 5
Alana - Race 1
Always B Stunning - Race 3
Artisan - Race 5
Bach - Race 6
Bangkok Betty - Race 4
Benson Dude - Race 3
Bettor Heist - Race 6
Bet West - Race 8
Break Free - Race 4
Brienne - Race 1
Castana - Race 1
Change Tact - Race 2
Classic Gold - Race 2
Clouding Over - Race 3
Conrad H - Race 7
Cos I Can - Race 6
Cyclone Lucky Linda - Race 4
Dhoni Trouble - Race 1
D J Rock - Race 8
Dolly P - Race 7
Exhilarate - Race 2
Eye Love You - Race 7
Fifth And Final - Race 3
Five O'Clock Gerry - Race 4
Gaz Man - Race 4
Gladys Greenland - Race 8
Hail Lucius - Race 8
Hooray Henry - Race 6
In Excess - Race 8
It Ain't Me Babe - Race 1
Jasinova - Race 4
Jethro Bodine - Race 6
Keep It Klassy - Race 7
Kimkar Dash - Race 1
Kiss And Run - Race 4
Lady Of The Light - Race 5
Leo Lincoln - Race 2
Lifes A Beach - Race 5
Lincoln River - Race 6
Lord Popinjay - Race 4
Lou Baby - Race 3
Luby Lill - Race 1
Mahia Dreamin - Race 8
Majestic Bundy - Race 7
Major Jay - Race 2
Manhattan - Race 5
Maria Theresa - Race 7
Matty A - Race 4
McKendrick - Race 3
Mhai Surfer Girl - Race 5
Montana D J - Race 6
My Copy - Race 3
Nelson's Boy - Race 6
Onyx Shard - Race 3
Own The Moment - Race 7
Penny Black - Race 2
Roman Rock - Race 2
Romeo Foxtrot - Race 4
Saninarmbro - Race 7
Shesgold - Race 1
Simply Sam - Race 6
Slots - Race 2
Spirited Peggy - Race 2
Sunshine Shelby - Race 3
Taylad To Use - Race 1
The River Boy - Race 1
Throwyaarmsaroundme - Race 8
Ultimate Moment - Race 4
Village Rebel - Race 6
Voronov - Race 1
Whispering Artist - Race 5