Auckland Trotting Club Inc
Friday, 23 January
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- Race 1
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BORDER FENCING SERVICES HANDICAP TROT
$15,000, R54 & FASTER DISCRETIONARY, 2200m
For R54 & faster 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 | |
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| 1 |  | 187651 | Pantani | U1 | Ft | ||
| 2 |  | 8X55X3 | Magic Dash | 1 | 10 | Crystal Hackett(J) | Resumed in fine fettle with placing here, NYE. Threat with natural improvement. |
| 3 |  | 44X746 | One More Moment | 2 | 10 | Harrison Orange(J) | Nice run 2nd-up for new campaign before battling solidly at Camb. Exotics hope. |
| 4 |  | 066832 | Courmayeur | U1 | 10 | Maurice McKendry | Recorded two nice placings here in Dec and manners have improved. Rough chance. |
| 5 |  | 424415 | Walkinonsunshine | 1 | 20 | Jacob Dunn(J) | Too smart when last here and solid behind Hillybilly Blues at Camb. Major player |
| 6 |  | 175193 | Lord Popinjay | U1 | 35 | Monika Ranger(J) | Bold ate to claim 3rd off longer mark at Camb behind #1. Best beginning needed. |
| Best Bets: Walkinonsunshine (5), Magic Dash (2), Courmayeur (4) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Lord Popinjay (2-00.8), Courmayeur (2-01.6), Magic Dash (2-03.0) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Walkinonsunshine to Robert & Jenna Dunn at Pukekohe | |||||||
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NEXT GEN: OWN THE THRILL MOBILE PACE
$15,000, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER, 2200m
For 3yo-&-older pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | 5X | Iron Mike Tyson | 1 | Ft | Matthew White | Sterling effort on debut back in Aug. Recent trial should have primed. Big hope. |
| 2 | | 5538 | Merle Mary | 2 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Did as well as she could from horror Camb draw and should be prominent tonight. |
| 3 |  | 66 | Just James | 3 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Two tidy efforts to start career and isn't hampered by wide alley tonight. Value |
| 4 |  | Sammy Lincoln | 4 | Ft | Harrison Orange(J) | Winner of 2 trials prior to 13 Jan w'out. That will ensure support for his debut | |
| 5 | | Lincoln Wave | 5 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Unbeaten in 3 public appearances. Tricky alley for debut but must be included. | |
| 6 |  | 3 | Soundshell | 6 | Ft | Logan Hollis | Went close after working on debut, 9 Jan. Expected to carry strong support again |
| 7 |  | 223427 | Abman | 7 | Ft | Benjamin Butcher | Solid after getting the shuffle at Camb. Consistent and needed on combo tickets. |
| 8 | | 44850X | Evernden | 8 | Ft | Tony Cameron | Freshened after going round here back in Sept. Draw no help and looks stretched. |
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| 9 |  | 3496X | Onedarknight | 9 | Ft | Kristina Denifostova(J) | Raced soundly in initial campaign but will require luck from 2nd row fresh-up. |
| 10 |  | 3074 | I'm True Enough | 10 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Didn't shirk after cutting breeze at Camb, 4 Jan. Can boost 1st 4s with favours. |
| Best Bets: Iron Mike Tyson (1), Lincoln Wave (5), Merle Mary (2), Soundshell (6) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Lincoln Wave - 1st of 4, Auckland, 13/01/26, 2050m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-35.9, 800m: 58.9, 400m: 28.1, Margins: 2 len, 3 len, 3 1/2len. | |||||||
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THE ALEX BAR & EATERY - METRO PACING HEAT 1 MOBILE PACE
$15,000, R40 TO R48, 1700m
For R40 to R48 pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid. Refer special conditions section for full Metro Series conditions for this series. First 5 placed runners from the Heats run on 23rd January are automatic qualifiers for the Final $35,000 to be run on 30th January 2026 should they be nominated. Should a horse win both a Heat and the Final, the Final will be plenty free.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | 473252 | Dave Duley | 1 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Continues to race with purpose and can improve distance stats from plumb alley. |
| 2 |  | 556289 | Fifth And Final | 2 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Failed to fire in latest Camb run and looks stretched despite the handy marble. |
| 3 |  | X49124 | Princess Of Savoy | 3 | Ft | Matthew White | Wilted after sitting parked for last lap, NYE. Nice swing in draws; rates highly |
| 4 |  | 145952 | Messenger Buoy | 4 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Reeled in at Camb, 9 Jan after working overtime here. Tri's/1st4 contender again |
| 5 | | 414821 | Amaretto Delight | 5 | Ft | Nicky Chilcott | Too strong for stablemate at Camb 14 days ago. Minors best in 2nd course start. |
| 6 |  | X59146 | Shake A Leg | 6 | Ft | ||
| 7 |  | 193136 | Double Parked | 7 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Run down over longer journey, 31 Dec. Likes the trip & can contend despite draw. |
| 8 |  | 212472 | Princess Gracy | 8 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Denied late behind Arafura in Oaks. Slick recent w'out win and hard to contain. |
| Best Bets: Princess Gracy (8), Princess Of Savoy (3), Double Parked (7) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Amaretto Delight (1-56.7), Double Parked (1-56.8), Messenger Buoy (1-57.2) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
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- Race 4
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HYRDOFLOW - METRO TROTTING HEAT 1 HANDICAP TROT
$15,000, R41 TO R48 DISCRETIONARY, 2200m
For R41 to R48 trotters. Refer special conditions section for full Metro Series conditions for this series. First 5 placed runners from the Heats run on 23rd January are automatic qualifiers for the Final $35,000 to be run on 30th January 2026 should they be nominated. Should a horse win both a Heat and the Final, the Final will be plenty free.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | 443246 | Miss Bebe | 1 | Ft | David Butcher | Early mistake proved costly, 9 Jan after strong lead-up form. Threat from front. |
| 2 | | 563431 | Viscount Mackendon | 2 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Ended drought with game Camb victory earlier in month. Should be prominent again |
| 3 | | 757021 | Play Fast And Loose | U1 | Ft | Nicky Chilcott | Sprinted best from handy spot to win at Camb. This harder and thin record here. |
| 4 |  | X35223 | Father Barry | U2 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Just denied in latest racing & can grab a deserved victory tonight with manners. |
| 5 |  | 497026 | Voronov | 1 | 10 | Maurice McKendry | Usually thereabouts and latest two Camb attempts have had merit. Multiples hope. |
| 6 |  | 045924 | Hayley Mhor | 2 | 10 | James Stormont | Bold Xmas Eve and more than useful record here and over this trip. Must include. |
| 7 | | 700634 | Jasinova | 3 | 10 | Emily Johnson(J) | Lifted his earnings to over $300k with Camb minors earlier in Jan. 1st4 fringes. |
| 8 |  | 044504 | Santapazienza | U1 | 10 | Roydon Downey | Sound Ash attempt after showing gate speed to race handy. Rough combos hope. |
| 9 |  | 416758 | Eyre I Will | U2 | 10 | Sailesh Abernethy | Unplaced since winning here back in Nov. Would require best off his mark tonight |
| Best Bets: Father Barry (4), Hayley Mhor (6), Miss Bebe (1), Viscount Mackendon (2) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Voronov (2-01.2), Eyre I Will (2-01.8), Father Barry (2-03.3) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
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- Race 5
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FROCKS AT THE TROTS 27 FEB - METRO PACING HEAT 2 MOB PACE
$15,000, 3YO & OLDER R35 TO R39, R40 WITH COND. MOBILE, 1700m
For R35 to R39 pacers. Also R40 horses with winning stakes up to and including $26500 for lifetime. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid. Refer special conditions section for full Metro Series conditions for this series. First 5 placed runners from the Heats run on 23rd January are automatic qualifiers for the Final $35,000 to be run on 30th January 2026 should they be nominated. Should a horse win both a Heat and the Final, the Final will be plenty free.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | | 856228 | Princess Lisa | 1 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Met trouble here, NYE after 2 nice PN 2nd's. Lean stats over trip but ace helps. |
| 2 | | 763320 | Billy The Kid | 2 | Ft | Sailesh Abernethy | Didn't enjoy the Camb breeze, 9 Jan after run of minors. Allow another chance. |
| 3 | | 174563 | Amazing Captain | 3 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Seeking 4th cheque here following mixed Camb runs. Should use draw; top pick. |
| 4 |  | 174P63 | Mr Miki | 4 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Maiden winner here back in Oct and 9 Jan effort was good. Needed on all tickets. |
| 5 | | 980X78 | In The Summertime | 5 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | No form since returning to the track but did have support at Camb. Blow-out hope |
| 6 | | 35X100 | Aunty Rose | 6 | Ft | ||
| 7 | | 803462 | Johnny Lincoln | 7 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Thwarted in the shadows at Camb after leading. Bright hope despite wide marble. |
| 8 |  | 676609 | Tasi Ahnau | 8 | Ft | David Butcher | OK 2 back at Camb and copped a tough trip here after. Luck required from alley. |
| Best Bets: Amazing Captain (3), Mr Miki (4), Johnny Lincoln (7), Princess Lisa (1) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Johnny Lincoln (1-57.4), Tasi Ahnau (1-59.4) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: In The Summertime (5): FD-Off, BL-Off, RD-On, ACD-On Legend | |||||||
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LONE STAR ALEXANDRA PARK - METRO TROTTING HT 2 TROT
$15,000, R35 TO R40, 2200m
For R35 to R40 trotters. Refer special conditions section for full Metro Series conditions for this series. First 5 placed runners from the Heats run on 23rd January are automatic qualifiers for the Final $35,000 to be run on 30th January 2026 should they be nominated. Should a horse win both a Heat and the Final, the Final will be plenty free.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | | 155604 | Helsingor | 1 | Ft | Andre Poutama | OK without threatening from handy spot at Camb, 4 Jan. Seeking 1st placing here. |
| 2 |  | 3X2264 | Hillbilly | 2 | Ft | Emily Johnson(J) | Closed nicely here on NYE furthering consistent campaign. Hard to hold out here. |
| 3 | | 600646 | Yurok | 3 | Ft | Sailesh Abernethy | No dash after being held up, 4 Jan and run down prior. Others look better hopes. |
| 4 |  | 818364 | Wynberg Janie | 4 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Untimely break at Camb 14 days ago after blowing the start here, NYE. Needs best |
| 5 |  | X43610 | I'll Call You | 5 | Ft | Todd Macfarlane | Upset maiden winner when last here then got it all wrong at Camb. Must respect. |
| 6 |  | 764282 | Saninarmbro | 6 | Ft | Roydon Downey | Pushed hard from the trail, 31 Dec and overall record here puts her in the frame |
| 7 | | 6137X5 | Royal Secret | U1 | Ft | David McGowan | Will strip fitter after tidy Camb resumption and looks a clear contender tonight |
| 8 | | 5X3312 | Brass Razoo | U2 | Ft | Nicky Chilcott | Strong efforts at Camb following his 3rd here, 5 Dec. Obvious winning hope again |
| Best Bets: Hillbilly (2), Brass Razoo (8), Royal Secret (7), Saninarmbro (6) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Yurok (2-03.3), Saninarmbro (2-04.6), Hillbilly (2-05.2) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
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- Race 7
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BRECKON FARMS YOUNG GUNS 2YO C & G HEAT 1 MOB PACE
$17,000, 2YO COLTS & GELDINGS MOBILE, 1700m
For 2-year-old pacing colts & geldings. Refer Full Series Conditions on HRNZ website. Heat 2 Feb 20th, Heat 3 March 6th. Final $100,000 Group 1 March 20th, 2026. Note: Heats 1 & 2 Random Draws. Heat 3 Sequential PBD based on Winning Stakes from the Heats. The Final will have a Random Draw.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | Southend On Sea | 1 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Battled solidly in 13 Jan trial and draw nicely for his debut. Combos prospect. | |
| 2 | | Omaha Lincoln | 2 | Ft | |||
| 3 | | Three Bags Full | 3 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Contained in recent trial after being eased off wide gate. Market watch tonight. | |
| 4 | | Joli Garcon | 4 | Ft | Logan Hollis | Bold trial 3rd behind Coal Fire from the trail. Consider for multiples tonight | |
| 5 |  | Dontgetmestarted | 5 | Ft | Brooke Wilkins(J) | Stuck well after coming off the trail behind #6, Tricky alley but must include. | |
| 6 | | Coal Fire | 6 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Stalled rivals after leading from the ace in 13 Jan trial. Can overcome the draw | |
| 7 | | Arisus | 7 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Showed gate speed to trail in recent trial before wearing leader down. E/W hope. | |
| Best Bets: Coal Fire (6), Arisus (7), Dontgetmestarted (5) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Arisus - 1st of 6, Auckland, 13/01/26, 1609m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-03.4, 800m: 60.6, 400m: 29.4, Margins: neck, 1 1/4len, 1/2len. | |||||||
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WELCOME TO THE FAMILY MRS MOONEY MOBILE PACE
$15,000, R51 TO R56, 1700m
For R51 to R56 pacers. 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 | | 513319 | Tyson | 1 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Didn't quit after horror trip here, 31 Dec. Danger if he can retain a handy spot |
| 2 | | X12452 | The Jolly Roger | 2 | Ft | Jacob Dunn(J) | Just missed from the trail, NYE extending strong form-line this campaign. Cover. |
| 3 | | 11080X | Doo You Want Me | 3 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Showed raw ability winning 4 of 11 starts. Now with AGH and can go close fresh. |
| 4 | | 171396 | Blazing Louie | 4 | Ft | Nicky Chilcott | Luckless Camb run, 9 Jan. Thin record over this trip and first 4s look best here |
| 5 | | 411115 | Spiritual Bliss | 5 | Ft | Harrison Orange(J) | Winning streak ended but she had more to give at Camb. Can make amends tonight. |
| 6 | | 5X2442 | Iron Brigade | 6 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Never saw daylight when last here and Xmas Eve run was strong. Adds to puzzle. |
| Best Bets: Spiritual Bliss (5), The Jolly Roger (2), Tyson (1), Doo You Want Me (3) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: The Jolly Roger (1-54.0), Spiritual Bliss (1-55.3), Iron Brigade (1-56.4) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
Runner Index
Abman - Race 2
Amaretto Delight - Race 3
Amazing Captain - Race 5
Arisus - Race 7
Aunty Rose - Race 5
Billy The Kid - Race 5
Blazing Louie - Race 8
Brass Razoo - Race 6
Coal Fire - Race 7
Courmayeur - Race 1
Dave Duley - Race 3
Dontgetmestarted - Race 7
Doo You Want Me - Race 8
Double Parked - Race 3
Evernden - Race 2
Eyre I Will - Race 4
Father Barry - Race 4
Fifth And Final - Race 3
Hayley Mhor - Race 4
Helsingor - Race 6
Hillbilly - Race 6
I'll Call You - Race 6
I'm True Enough - Race 2
In The Summertime - Race 5
Iron Brigade - Race 8
Iron Mike Tyson - Race 2
Jasinova - Race 4
Johnny Lincoln - Race 5
Joli Garcon - Race 7
Just James - Race 2
Lincoln Wave - Race 2
Lord Popinjay - Race 1
Magic Dash - Race 1
Merle Mary - Race 2
Messenger Buoy - Race 3
Miss Bebe - Race 4
Mr Miki - Race 5
Omaha Lincoln - Race 7
Onedarknight - Race 2
One More Moment - Race 1
Pantani - Race 1
Play Fast And Loose - Race 4
Princess Gracy - Race 3
Princess Lisa - Race 5
Princess Of Savoy - Race 3
Royal Secret - Race 6
Sammy Lincoln - Race 2
Saninarmbro - Race 6
Santapazienza - Race 4
Shake A Leg - Race 3
Soundshell - Race 2
Southend On Sea - Race 7
Spiritual Bliss - Race 8
Tasi Ahnau - Race 5
The Jolly Roger - Race 8
Three Bags Full - Race 7
Tyson - Race 8
Viscount Mackendon - Race 4
Voronov - Race 4
Walkinonsunshine - Race 1
Wynberg Janie - Race 6
Yurok - Race 6