Auckland Trotting Club Inc
Friday, 14 February
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- Race 1
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PURDON & PHELAN - ATC's 2024 LEADING TRAINERS MOBILE PACE
$20,000, 3YO & OLDER R54 TO R69, 1700m
For R54 to R69 pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 408623 | Double Jeopardy | 1 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Returns for his 2nd look at Alex Park following 2 strong Camb. runs. Ace a help. |
| 2 |  | 2X211 | Greased Lightnin | 2 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Terrific winning here on NYE and will strong support against the older horses. |
| 3 |  | 160857 | Wicked Wanda | 3 | Ft | Todd Mitchell | Run down in latest Camb. run but good over this trip prior. Cover in combo bets |
| 4 |  | 031440 | Mhai Surfer Girl | 4 | Ft | ||
| 5 |  | 440379 | Skipper | 5 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Did plenty both days at Hawera and raced better than formline reads. In the mix. |
| 6 | | 26761P | Invisible | 6 | Ft | Harrison Orange(J) | Back to a mobile tonight after botching the start at Camb, and looms large here. |
| Best Bets: Greased Lightnin (2), Invisible (6), Skipper (5) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Invisible (1-53.8), Wicked Wanda (1-54.4), Double Jeopardy (1-56.7) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Double Jeopardy (1): RD-Off, BL-On, Wicked Wanda (3): BL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 2
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ALABAR YEARLINGS SELLING KARAKA 15 FEB 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 | | 43X | Christies Art | 1 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Useful in both starts last campaign and from the inside draw can push hard here. |
| 2 |  | 66X | St John Eight | 2 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Now with A Poutama after being backed and beaten in Canty. W'out 2nd. Keep safe |
| 3 |  | Miki Mirage | 3 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Well-drawn for tonight's debut following a brace of 2nd's at Akld w'outs. Chance | |
| 4 | | Iron Heart | 4 | Ft | |||
| 5 |  | 7X | Secret Bid | 5 | Ft | Taitlyn Hanara(J) | Rough on debut last Aug. Fair at recent w'outs and he faces a tricky alley here. |
| 6 |  | 5X | Kowalski | 6 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Solid enough in last July's debut at Camb. Close 2nd at 5 Feb trial; place hope. |
| 7 |  | 6576X | Ann Frank | 7 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Showed little in opening campaign and from a wide alley tonight happy watching. |
| 8 | | 020930 | In The Summertime | 8 | Ft | Matthew White | Two grass-track placings In Canty from 8. Draw hurts form new stable tonight. |
| Best Bets: Christies Art (1), St John Eight (2), Miki Mirage (3) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Kowalski - 1st of 5, Auckland, 30/01/25, 2050m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-38.6, 800m: 57.8, 400m: 28.7, Margins: neck, 1 1/2len, 1 1/2len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Ann Frank (7): BL-On, Secret Bid (5): BL-Off, St John Eight (2): BL-Off Legend | |||||||
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- Race 3
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CRYSTAL HACKETT - ATC'S 2024 LEADING JUNIOR DRIVER HCP TROT
$20,000, R54 TO R69 DISCRETIONARY HANDICAP, 2200m
For R54 to R69 trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | X55013 | Lovemeagain | 1 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Backed up Camb. win with bold 3rd here last week. Clear contender off front tape |
| 2 |  | 056496 | Voronov | 2 | Ft | Luk Chin | Well beaten in last couple and would need a major turnaround to feature tonight. |
| 3 | | 206034 | It Ain't Me Babe | U1 | Ft | Taitlyn Hanara(J) | Weakened after sitting parked 7 days ago. Form overall sound; tri's & first 4's. |
| 4 |  | 695964 | American Muscle | 1 | 10 | Tony Cameron | Useful runs on both days at Hawera & just shy of 50% place rate here. Must have. |
| 5 |  | 810232 | Taylad To Use | 2 | 10 | Todd Macfarlane | Kept coming last week and just thwarted. Win imminent and needed on all tickets. |
| 6 | | 811316 | Faith In Manchester | U1 | 20 | Todd Mitchell | No danger after an early break, NYE. Freshen-up likely to help and tough mare. |
| 7 |  | 817311 | Lord Popinjay | U2 | 20 | Monika Ranger(J) | Too slick taking Camb. double and can negate handicap with usual good beginning. |
| Best Bets: Taylad To Use (5), Lord Popinjay (7), American Muscle (4), Lovemeagain (1) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Lord Popinjay (2-00.8), Voronov (2-01.2), Faith In Manchester (2-01.4) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
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- Race 4
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WOODLANDS STUD 2025 YEARLING DRAFT JUNIOR DRIVERS MOB PACE
$15,000, 4YO+ UP TO & INCLUDING R54, WITH COND. MOB. JUN.D, 2200m
For up to & including R54 4yo-&-older pacers. Also 4 yrs & older horses with up to 2 wins for lifetime. This race is for Junior Drivers only and has a Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid. Rating Penalty Free Race. Restricted to those horses who have not previously won a Penalty Free Drivers Race since 1 January 2025.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 3144X | Power N Glory | 1 | Ft | Monika Ranger(J) | Resumes tonight after showing promise in opening 4 starts. Combo's include here. |
| 2 |  | 1 | Words | 2 | Ft | Emily Johnson(J) | Authoritative win on debut and destined for bigger things. Drawn to double-up. |
| 3 | | 175450 | Mighty Flying Lou | 3 | Ft | Stephanie Burley(J) | Sound record in the SI and w'out winner here, 5 Feb. In the mix for the exacta's |
| 4 | | 550713 | Ultimate Racy Girl | 4 | Ft | Harrison Orange(J) | Too sharp over the 1700m here, 13 Dec then just missed after. Must be respected. |
| 5 |  | 4X2121 | Colonel Lincoln | 5 | Ft | Nathan Delany(J) | Has come back in terrific touch and smart win last week. Will need including. |
| 6 | | 276334 | Iron Brigade | 6 | Ft | Alicia Harrison(J) | Unlucky, 3Jan at Camb, after narrow miss here, NYE. Likely to represent value. |
| 7 | | 797282 | Seaside Rose | 7 | Ft | Kristina Denifostova(J) | Strong behind Boudica at Hawera, day 2 after unlucky run 2 days earlier. Minors |
| Best Bets: Words (2), Colonel Lincoln (5), Iron Brigade (6), Ultimate Racy Girl (4) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Colonel Lincoln (1-58.5), Iron Brigade (1-58.6), Power N Glory (2-00.7) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Mighty Flying Lou (3): BL-On, Power N Glory (1): BL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 5
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GOLDEN GAIT RETURNS FOR 2025 - SOUTH OF THE BOMBAYS MOB PACE
$15,000, 3YO & OLDER R41 TO R45 MOBILE, 2200m
For R41 to R45 pacers. For horses who have a 3 or more starts at a North Island Track excluding Alexandra Park in the period 1 August 2024 to 2 February 2025 inclusive.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | X33214 | Sea Of Love | 1 | Ft | Taitlyn Hanara(J) | Devoid of luck last week at good odds. Drawn to stay handy and hard to hold out. |
| 2 |  | 712253 | Messenger Buoy | 2 | Ft | Leah Hibell(J) | Run down into 3rd last week and likely to press forward from same draw again. |
| 3 | | 875764 | Lewey Maguire | 3 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Made some ground into 4th on day 2 at Hawera but will need more to feature here. |
| 4 | | 553427 | Kevin Kline | 4 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Less than 3L from winner a week ago following bold 2nd at Camb. Combo's cover. |
| 5 |  | 235061 | Midfrew Lucre | 5 | Ft | Jay Abernethy | Back in winner's circle last week. Drawn wider tonight and field has more depth. |
| 6 | | 576336 | Spirit Of Waiheke | 6 | Ft | Matthew White | Closed nicely after being pushed to rear, 7 Feb. Nice runs prior and adds to mix |
| 7 |  | 85X233 | Papenhuyzen | 7 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Has done nothing wrong this time in with run of 3 placings. Draw doesn't assist. |
| 8 |  | 654618 | Proviseur | 8 | Ft | Emily Johnson(J) | Too sharp on opening day at Hawera and solid enough subsequently. Tough marble. |
| Best Bets: Sea Of Love (1), Spirit Of Waiheke (6), Kevin Kline (4), Messenger Buoy (2) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Midfrew Lucre (1-57.4), Proviseur (1-57.4), Messenger Buoy (1-59.0) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Lewey Maguire (3): SL-Off Legend | |||||||
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- Race 6
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BRECKON FARMS AT KARAKA 2025 - SOUTH OF THE BOMBAYS MOB PACE
$15,000, R35 TO R39, R41 WITH COND. MOBILE, 2200m
For R35 to R39 pacers. Also R41 horses with 1 win for lifetime. For horses who have a 3 or more starts at a North Island Track excluding Alexandra Park in the period 1 August 2024 to 2 February 2025 inclusive.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | 466X04 | Savarna | 1 | Ft | Rhys Fensom | Boosted first 4's sticking on from the pegs, 2 Feb. Has placed here; major hope. |
| 2 |  | X36763 | Ohoka Achilles | 2 | Ft | Monika Ranger(J) | Two good runs at Hawera and record here is far from shabby. Drawn a peach. E/W. |
| 3 |  | 274097 | Shirley Bassey | 3 | Ft | ||
| 4 |  | 422152 | Lukaku | 4 | Ft | Todd Macfarlane | Dictated after finding the front last week and reeled in. Similar tactics likely |
| 5 |  | 246647 | Louie V Tonne | 5 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Not far away after a nice trip in transit, 27 Jan. Yet to fill a placing here. |
| 6 |  | 249848 | Benson Dude | 6 | Ft | Jay Abernethy | Unable to stick last week and from wider alley tonight will need to show more. |
| 7 | | 442752 | Bet West | 7 | Ft | Logan Hollis | Just denied after getting the right trip at Camb. Seeking luck from wide marble. |
| 8 | | 6847X6 | Sister Love | 8 | Ft | Harrison Orange(J) | Nice resumption, 24 Jan. Track debut tonight from wide but in the equation. |
| Best Bets: Savarna (1), Ohoka Achilles (2), Lukaku (4), Sister Love (8) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Ohoka Achilles (1-57.7), Benson Dude (1-58.3), Bet West (1-59.7) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
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- Race 7
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ZACHARY BUTCHER - ATC'S 2024 LEADING DRIVER MOBILE PACE
$17,000, 3YO & OLDER R42 TO R53, 1700m
For R42 to R53 pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 920X15 | Change Tact | 1 | Ft | Matthew White | Fought well from a tough trip last week following Camb. win. This is tougher. |
| 2 | | 609252 | Lincoln Lou | 2 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Bold behind Colonel Lincoln last week and drawn to offer similar again tonight. |
| 3 | | 308934 | Frisco Bay | 3 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Strong finish to secure 4th a week ago after a freshen-up. Rates highly on that. |
| 4 | | 718133 | Debbie Lincoln | 4 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Two game runs since winning and should dispute the finish from closer draw here. |
| 5 | | 543184 | Minjee | 5 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Outkicked last week from parked. Wider drawn than main rivals but in minor's mix |
| 6 |  | 7X01 | Anna | U1 | Ft | Tony Cameron | Untroubled to lead throughout at Camb, 27 Jan. First attempt here; can't dismiss |
| Best Bets: Frisco Bay (3), Lincoln Lou (2), Debbie Lincoln (4), Minjee (5) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Minjee (1-56.0), Debbie Lincoln (1-56.2), Lincoln Lou (2-02.2) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
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- Race 8
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2025 NZB STANDARDBRED NATIONAL YEARLING SALE HCP TROT
$17,000, R37 TO R51 DISCRETIONARY HANDICAP, 2200m
For R37 to R51 trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 480234 | Sassy Star | U1 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Fought nicely for another minor last week. Place hope with clean beginning here. |
| 2 | | 677977 | Mazeppa | 1 | 20 | Nathan Delany(J) | Hasn't shown up for a while now and thin record on this track. Happy watching. |
| 3 |  | 836418 | Sans Au Revoir | 2 | 20 | Harrison Orange(J) | Didn't back up from day 1 win at Hawera. Useful performer here and has claims. |
| 4 |  | 232221 | Romeo Foxtrot | 3 | 20 | Zachary Butcher | Deserved his 7 Feb success here and will take plenty of beating again tonight. |
| 5 | | 650516 | Barsukov | 4 | 20 | Luk Chin | Good Camb. win prior to miss last week here. Needs his best to feature tonight. |
| 6 | | 369715 | Aradne | 5 | 20 | Todd Mitchell | Strong win on day 1, Hawera, but just fair 2 days later. Good chance back here. |
| 7 | | 427167 | Jasinova | U1 | 20 | Emily Johnson(J) | Manners have been lacking recently but with clean getaway can make presence felt |
| Best Bets: Romeo Foxtrot (4), Aradne (6), Sans Au Revoir (3), Jasinova (7) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Mazeppa (2-03.1), Barsukov (2-03.3), Jasinova (2-03.4) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
Runner Index
American Muscle - Race 3
Anna - Race 7
Ann Frank - Race 2
Aradne - Race 8
Barsukov - Race 8
Benson Dude - Race 6
Bet West - Race 6
Change Tact - Race 7
Christies Art - Race 2
Colonel Lincoln - Race 4
Debbie Lincoln - Race 7
Double Jeopardy - Race 1
Faith In Manchester - Race 3
Frisco Bay - Race 7
Greased Lightnin - Race 1
In The Summertime - Race 2
Invisible - Race 1
Iron Brigade - Race 4
Iron Heart - Race 2
It Ain't Me Babe - Race 3
Jasinova - Race 8
Kevin Kline - Race 5
Kowalski - Race 2
Lewey Maguire - Race 5
Lincoln Lou - Race 7
Lord Popinjay - Race 3
Louie V Tonne - Race 6
Lovemeagain - Race 3
Lukaku - Race 6
Mazeppa - Race 8
Messenger Buoy - Race 5
Mhai Surfer Girl - Race 1
Midfrew Lucre - Race 5
Mighty Flying Lou - Race 4
Miki Mirage - Race 2
Minjee - Race 7
Ohoka Achilles - Race 6
Papenhuyzen - Race 5
Power N Glory - Race 4
Proviseur - Race 5
Romeo Foxtrot - Race 8
Sans Au Revoir - Race 8
Sassy Star - Race 8
Savarna - Race 6
Sea Of Love - Race 5
Seaside Rose - Race 4
Secret Bid - Race 2
Shirley Bassey - Race 6
Sister Love - Race 6
Skipper - Race 1
Spirit Of Waiheke - Race 5
St John Eight - Race 2
Taylad To Use - Race 3
Ultimate Racy Girl - Race 4
Voronov - Race 3
Wicked Wanda - Race 1
Words - Race 4