Auckland Trotting Club Inc
Friday, 15 December
- Race Number:
- Race 1
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THE BOX SEAT HOT 2 TROT SERIES HEAT 3 TROT
$20,000, 3YO & OLDER UP TO & INCLUDING R47, 2700m
For up to & including R47 trotters. Refer Hot 2 Trot series conditions with this programme.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 222115 | The River Boy | 1 | Ft | Matthew White | Made a decent enough fist of course debut last week. Likely improver tonight. |
| 2 |  | 3679X6 | Maria Theresa | 2 | Ft | Stephen Argue | Lacked dash resuming a week ago. Would need to find a few lengths to feature. |
| 3 |  | 257434 | Voronov | 3 | Ft | Luk Chin | Run down in last couple. 7 placings at this trip without a win. Minor's include. |
| 4 |  | 533848 | Brienne | 4 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Breaks have cost minor placings lately and can play a role if she trots the trip |
| 5 |  | 121335 | Faith In Manchester | 5 | Ft | Todd Mitchell | Copped a tough trip and outkicked when last here. Major hope on previous form. |
| 6 |  | 654176 | Sans Au Revoir | 6 | Ft | Roydon Downey | No danger after missing away here, 30 Nov. Nice win 3 back and in minor's mix. |
| 7 |  | X21420 | It Ain't Me Babe | U1 | Ft | ||
| 8 |  | 039122 | Dhoni Trouble | U2 | Ft | Bernie Hackett | Strong finish earned him another 2nd last week and first 2700m likely tonight. |
| 9 |  | 312343 | Keep It Klassy | U3 | Ft | David Butcher | Beaten as fave again, 8 Dec, but doing little wrong & entitled to strong support |
| 10 | | 542246 | Alana | U4 | Ft | Jordyn Bublitz(J) | Never far away and with a clean beginning she can value to combination bets. |
| Best Bets: Keep It Klassy (9), Faith In Manchester (5), Dhoni Trouble (8), The River Boy (1) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Sans Au Revoir (2-04.4), Alana (2-06.0), Faith In Manchester (2-06.2) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Voronov (3): FD-Off, RD-On Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: The River Boy to Matthew White at Clevedon | |||||||
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- Race 2
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MANGERE LAWN CEMETERY MOBILE PACE
$15,000, NON-WINNERS 2YO & OLDER, 2200m
For 2yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Sex (fillies and mares drawn inside colts, geldings and entires) using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 9X2 | Delightful Reality | 1 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Game 2nd closing hard here a fortnight back when resuming. Drawn to push hard. |
| 2 |  | 696346 | Little Hoofananny | 2 | Ft | ||
| 3 | | 23X | Waterview | 3 | Ft | ||
| 4 | | 3X | Carbon | 4 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Debut here was good back in June with decent support. Steady in recent trial. |
| 5 |  | 597X56 | Classic Gold | 5 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Hasn't shown enough in two starts this campaign to recommend from a tricky draw. |
| 6 |  | 3945 | Perun | 6 | Ft | ||
| 7 | | 875278 | The Artful Gambler | 7 | Ft | ||
| 8 |  | 360232 | Leo Lincoln | 8 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Thwarted from a nice trip last week extending run of placings. Another likely. |
| Best Bets: Delightful Reality (1), Leo Lincoln (8), Carbon (4), Classic Gold (5) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Leo Lincoln (2-01.4) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Classic Gold (5): SL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 3
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THE BOX SEAT HOT 2 TROT SERIES HEAT 4 HANDICAP TROT
$20,000, 3YO & OLDER R48 TO R60 DISCRETIONARY, 2700m
For R48 to R60 trotters. Refer Hot 2 Trot series conditions with this programme.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | 206617 | Kimkar Dash | 1 | Ft | Neita Balle(J) | No luck last week from the back. Winner this trip, 24 Nov. Rough place prospect. |
| 2 |  | 434512 | Regal Girl | 2 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Backed up slick win here a month back with bold 2nd, 24 Nov. Will take stopping. |
| 3 | | X89731 | Castana | 3 | Ft | Benjamin Butcher | Delivered from the trail for decisive win, 8 Dec. Respect in grade rise tonight. |
| 4 | | 924335 | Five O'Clock Gerry | 4 | Ft | Todd Mitchell | Did as well as he could from the rear last week. Consistent and a combo's must. |
| 5 |  | 6P55X2 | Break Free | U1 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Almost stole it last week after being left parked. Similar takes him close here. |
| 6 |  | X30012 | Bet N Win | U2 | Ft | Bob Butt | Bold Add. 2nd following dominant Timaru victory. First look here but major hope. |
| 7 |  | 248211 | Noble Count | U3 | Ft | Sailesh Abernethy | Hard to fault wins at both NI venues in recent weeks. This harder; minor's best |
| 8 | | 863524 | Jasinova | 1 | 10 | Luk Chin | Stung late over this trip, 30 Nov then run down over 2200m last week. Rough hope |
| 9 |  | 63X46P | That's What We Do | U1 | 10 | Josh Dickie | Unhappy trip away after useful 4th resuming here. Nice w'out; best goes close. |
| 10 |  | 771215 | KD Royalty | U2 | 10 | Nicky Chilcott | Good after early break, 19 Oct. Camb. win prior was strong and in the equation. |
| Best Bets: Regal Girl (2), Bet N Win (6), That's What We Do (9), Castana (3) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Jasinova (2-03.1), Kimkar Dash (2-04.4), Break Free (2-05.3) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
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- Race 4
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LEWINS ELECTRICAL MOBILE PACE
$17,000, 2YO & OLDER, WITH COND., 1700m
For 2yo pacers with up to 1 win for lifetime. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Winning Stakes then Sex (fillies drawn inside colts and geldings) using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | | Major Secret | 1 | Ft | Alicia Harrison(J) | To the fore in recent trials and w'out's. Will be a handful from the ace draw. | |
| 2 | | Prince Miki | 2 | Ft | Benjamin Butcher | 3rd behind stable-mate (#1) in 1 Dec trial. Has a nice draw for his debut here. | |
| 3 | | 38X | Twista | 3 | Ft | Josh Dickie | 3rd on debut back in June and luckless 2nd up. Trial winner & well in commission |
| 4 | | Kashkeeper | 4 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Two good w'outs since trial win back in July. Breeding will ensure good support. | |
| 5 |  | 6X3216 | In Excess | 5 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Beaten by wide draw last week and proving too strong in front prior. Cover again |
| 6 | | 4X8943 | Yourdoinamazinsweety | 6 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Strong placings in Nov. and should offer plenty despite the wide alley tonight. |
| Best Bets: Major Secret (1), Kashkeeper (4), Twista (3), Yourdoinamazinsweety (6) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Yourdoinamazinsweety (1-56.5) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Kashkeeper - 1st of 3, Auckland, 07/07/23, 2050m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-32.5, 800m: 59.7, 400m: 28.4, Margins: 3/4len, 14 len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Twista (3): RD-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 5
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THAMES MEMBERS HANDICAP TROT
$50,000, 3YO & OLDER R55 & FASTER DISCRETIONARY, 2200m
For R55 & faster trotters. Maximum back mark 30m.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 223743 | Bangkok Betty | 1 | Ft | Jay Abernethy | Sound again last week earning another cheque. Seeking gaps late; first 4 fringes |
| 2 |  | 284116 | Ultimate Moment | 2 | Ft | Sailesh Abernethy | Contained after missing away here, 24 Nov. Others appear sharper for this. |
| 3 |  | 212281 | Kiss And Run | U1 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Got the chocolates after clearing a pocket last week. Minor's hope in grade rise |
| 4 | | X86111 | American Muscle | 1 | 10 | Tony Cameron | Landed hat-trick with well-timed run here, 30 Nov. Can't be ignored in that form |
| 5 |  | 44175X | Con Grazia Love | 2 | 10 | Maurice McKendry | Back on new campaign after sound Autumn efforts. Slick trial win, 1 Dec. Cover. |
| 6 | | 8372X6 | Sacred Mountain | U1 | 10 | Nicky Chilcott | No joy in Camb. resumption, 17 Nov. Tidy record here and should show improvement |
| 7 |  | 21011X | Dream Of You | U2 | 10 | David Butcher | Last 4 runs of last campaign netted 3 wins. W'out winner last week. Hard to beat |
| 8 |  | 992314 | Resolve | 1 | 20 | Bob Butt | Meritorious 4th behind Oscar B last Sunday. Mixed record here but classy mare. |
| 9 |  | 661583 | All Cashed Up(AUS) | U1 | 20 | Todd Mitchell | Game 3rd when last here and likes this trip. Can't be left out of calculations. |
| Best Bets: Dream Of You (7), Con Grazia Love (5), Resolve (8), All Cashed Up(AUS) (9) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: All Cashed Up(AUS) (2-01.2), Sacred Mountain (2-01.5), Con Grazia Love (2-01.9) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
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- Race 6
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WOODLANDS STUD QUEEN OF HEARTS F & M MOBILE PACE (Gr1)
$110,000, 3YO & OLDER FILLIES & MARES FFA, 2200m
For all pacing fillies & mares.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | X34085 | Whispering Artist | 1 | Ft | ||
| 2 | | 23X613 | Manhattan | 2 | Ft | Bob Butt | Just once out of the money here and can offer plenty of resistance to fave. E/W. |
| 3 | | 171151 | Aardie's Express | 3 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Gritty effort outlasting #8 last week here. Drawn beautifully and clear top pick |
| 4 |  | 532034 | Lifes A Beach | 4 | Ft | Benjamin Butcher | Another useful run when 4th here, 8 Dec. One of the many trifecta & 1st 4 hopes. |
| 5 |  | 143721 | Dance Till Dawn | 5 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Never let up in 1.57.9 mile rate victory at Add, 1 Dec. Bold 2nd prior; minor's |
| 6 |  | 739281 | Penny Black | 6 | Ft | ||
| 7 |  | 343157 | Mhai Surfer Girl | 7 | Ft | Matthew White | Not a long way off #3 a week ago. Tough marble and would need favours to place. |
| 8 | | 119112 | Lady Of The Light | 8 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Denied a 5th win in 6 starts last week when collared late by #3. Draw must hurt. |
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| 9 | | 111 | Idolou | 9 | Ft | Nicky Chilcott | Yet to taste defeat in 3 runs continuing to rock punters. Place hope with gaps. |
| 10 | | 0253X4 | Mr Kaplan | 10 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Closed well to complete first 4 in Camb. resumption. Draw ok; first 4 fringes. |
| 11 | | 245064 | Allamericanlover | 11 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Tidy enough when 4th here, 30 Nov. Overall record deserves respect. Place bolter |
| 12 | | X52356 | Artisan | 12 | Ft | Scott Phelan | Continues to put in good shifts this campaign but will require favours from draw |
| Best Bets: Aardie's Express (3), Manhattan (2), Lady Of The Light (8), Dance Till Dawn (5) | |||||||
| 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] | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Manhattan to John Dickie at Clevedon, Lifes A Beach to John Dickie at Clevedon | |||||||
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- Race 7
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THAMES GOLDFIELDS SUMMER PACING CUP HANDICAP PACE
$30,000, 3YO & OLDER R61 & FASTER DISCRETIONARY, 2200m
For R61 & faster pacers. Maximum back mark 30m.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | | 574216 | Village Rebel | 1 | Ft | Sailesh Abernethy | Found the line ok last week and off the front can gather his first placing here. |
| 2 | | 826263 | Simply Sam | 2 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Went close 7 days ago after an unlucky 6th. This sets up well; he's a major hope |
| 3 | | 737452 | Montana D J | 3 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Much better when caught late last week. May seek front again with clean start. |
| 4 |  | 626621 | Miki Shan | 4 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Capitalised on a soft trip to gained deserved success, 30 Nov. In commission. |
| 5 |  | 215579 | Hooray Henry | U1 | Ft | David Butcher | No threat in last few here but hasn't had the rub of the green. Place blow-out. |
| 6 | | X41562 | Dontstopmenow | U2 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Bold effort to snare 2nd behind #4 and can offer cheek again with safe getaway. |
| 7 | | 614458 | Fernleigh Cash | 1 | 10 | Josh Dickie | Eyecatcher at Camb. and not a long way of them back here since. Clear win hope. |
| 8 | | 730574 | Bach | U1 | 10 | Matthew White | Kept coming to claim 4th last week. Has won 3 here and threat if he gets handy. |
| 9 |  | 0X7401 | Cos I Can | U2 | 10 | Benjamin Butcher | Showed what he can do when sprinting best last week after luckless run. Include. |
| 10 | | 465161 | Brookies Jaffa | U3 | 10 | Peter Ferguson | Too good for a few of these at Camb, 17 Nov. Under-rated and deserves respect. |
| Best Bets: Dontstopmenow (6), Simply Sam (2), Fernleigh Cash (7), Cos I Can (9) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Fernleigh Cash (1-58.7), Brookies Jaffa (2-00.9) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
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- Race 8
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"THE PUKEKOHE TRAVEL SPECIAL" MOBILE PACE
$17,000, 2YO & OLDER R50 TO R56, 2200m
For R50 to R56 pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | | 3359X4 | Sharkies Girl | 1 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Resumed in tidy fashion with her 4th, 30 Nov. Aided by inside marble; combo's. |
| 2 | | X04187 | Mandown | 2 | Ft | Matthew White | Dropped out when headed here, 24 Nov. Requires much better but draw does help. |
| 3 | | 551661 | Caulfield | 3 | Ft | David Butcher | Driven confidently and showed tenacity to win at Camb. Must improve record here |
| 4 | | 523X12 | Throwyaarmsaroundme | 4 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Super fresh-up win preceded game 2nd last week. Looks hard to roll once again. |
| 5 | | 577281 | My Copy | 5 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Found a pegs run to land the prize a week ago. Always need covering in combo's. |
| 6 |  | X03331 | Escape Artist | 6 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Dominated from the front when last here after game 3rd's. Can go back-to-back. |
| 7 | | 673138 | Lincoln River | 7 | Ft | Nathan Delany(J) | Tough trip took its toll last week following bold 3rd. Major player despite draw |
| 8 |  | 045116 | Proviseur | 8 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Useful as despised outsider at Camb. Lower-grade win here, 2 Nov. Draw against. |
| Best Bets: Throwyaarmsaroundme (4), Escape Artist (6), My Copy (5), Lincoln River (7) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Mandown (1-56.2), Throwyaarmsaroundme (1-57.3), My Copy (1-57.3) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Sharkies Girl (1): BL-Off Legend | |||||||
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- Race 9
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RODEWALD CONSULTING MOBILE PACE
$15,000, 3YO & OLDER UP TO & INCLUDING R49, 2200m
For up to & including R49 pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | | 338458 | Benson Dude | 1 | Ft | Scott Phelan | Things didn't pan out last week from this marble with support. Can't be ignored. |
| 2 | | 3163 | Gladys Greenland | 2 | Ft | Sailesh Abernethy | Run down after using gate speed a week ago. Similar likely here; in the equation |
| 3 | | 856773 | Tugawar | 3 | Ft | Jay Abernethy | Fought gamely for his 3rd at Camb. Lean record here and others appear sharper. |
| 4 | | 423222 | Two Eye See | 4 | Ft | Logan Hollis | Once again found one better here, 30 Nov. Must get over the line soon; top pick. |
| 5 | | 83X821 | Invisible | 5 | Ft | Benjamin Butcher | Tenacious winning here 2 weeks ago. This a little harder but still improving. |
| 6 |  | 32100X | Norvic Charlie | 6 | Ft | ||
| 7 |  | 803743 | Lou Baby | 7 | Ft | Matthew White | Fought well for his placing a week ago here. Will need to work from draw; combos |
| 8 |  | 607X15 | Fifth And Final | U1 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Backed up Camb. win with useful 5th here. Unruly tonight and minor's hope. |
| Best Bets: Two Eye See (4), Benson Dude (1), Gladys Greenland (2), Invisible (5) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Lou Baby (1-55.9), Invisible (1-58.2), Two Eye See (1-58.5) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
Runner Index
Aardie's Express - Race 6
Alana - Race 1
Allamericanlover - Race 6
All Cashed Up(AUS) - Race 5
American Muscle - Race 5
Artisan - Race 6
Bach - Race 7
Bangkok Betty - Race 5
Benson Dude - Race 9
Bet N Win - Race 3
Break Free - Race 3
Brienne - Race 1
Brookies Jaffa - Race 7
Carbon - Race 2
Castana - Race 3
Caulfield - Race 8
Classic Gold - Race 2
Con Grazia Love - Race 5
Cos I Can - Race 7
Dance Till Dawn - Race 6
Delightful Reality - Race 2
Dhoni Trouble - Race 1
Dontstopmenow - Race 7
Dream Of You - Race 5
Escape Artist - Race 8
Faith In Manchester - Race 1
Fernleigh Cash - Race 7
Fifth And Final - Race 9
Five O'Clock Gerry - Race 3
Gladys Greenland - Race 9
Hooray Henry - Race 7
Idolou - Race 6
In Excess - Race 4
Invisible - Race 9
It Ain't Me Babe - Race 1
Jasinova - Race 3
Kashkeeper - Race 4
KD Royalty - Race 3
Keep It Klassy - Race 1
Kimkar Dash - Race 3
Kiss And Run - Race 5
Lady Of The Light - Race 6
Leo Lincoln - Race 2
Lifes A Beach - Race 6
Lincoln River - Race 8
Little Hoofananny - Race 2
Lou Baby - Race 9
Major Secret - Race 4
Mandown - Race 8
Manhattan - Race 6
Maria Theresa - Race 1
Mhai Surfer Girl - Race 6
Miki Shan - Race 7
Montana D J - Race 7
Mr Kaplan - Race 6
My Copy - Race 8
Noble Count - Race 3
Norvic Charlie - Race 9
Penny Black - Race 6
Perun - Race 2
Prince Miki - Race 4
Proviseur - Race 8
Regal Girl - Race 3
Resolve - Race 5
Sacred Mountain - Race 5
Sans Au Revoir - Race 1
Sharkies Girl - Race 8
Simply Sam - Race 7
That's What We Do - Race 3
The Artful Gambler - Race 2
The River Boy - Race 1
Throwyaarmsaroundme - Race 8
Tugawar - Race 9
Twista - Race 4
Two Eye See - Race 9
Ultimate Moment - Race 5
Village Rebel - Race 7
Voronov - Race 1
Waterview - Race 2
Whispering Artist - Race 6
Yourdoinamazinsweety - Race 4