Auckland Trotting Club Inc

Friday, 14 February

Meeting: ATC Mid-February Meeting (Night)

Last updated 14/02/2025 at 16:51 pm

For R54 to R69 pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating using the track grid.

Participants for Race 1: PURDON & PHELAN - ATC's 2024 LEADING TRAINERS MOBILE PACE
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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For 3yo-&-older pacers.

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Participants for Race 2: ALABAR YEARLINGS SELLING KARAKA 15 FEB MOBILE PACE
Book	Form	Name	Draw	Hcp	Driver	Comment
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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For R54 to R69 trotters.

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Participants for Race 3: CRYSTAL HACKETT - ATC'S 2024 LEADING JUNIOR DRIVER HCP TROT
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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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.

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Participants for Race 4: WOODLANDS STUD 2025 YEARLING DRAFT JUNIOR DRIVERS MOB PACE
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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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.

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Participants for Race 5: GOLDEN GAIT RETURNS FOR 2025 - SOUTH OF THE BOMBAYS MOB PACE
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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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.

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Participants for Race 6: BRECKON FARMS AT KARAKA 2025 - SOUTH OF THE BOMBAYS MOB PACE
Book	Form	Name	Draw	Hcp	Driver	Comment
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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For R42 to R53 pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating using the track grid.

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Participants for Race 7: ZACHARY BUTCHER - ATC'S 2024 LEADING DRIVER MOBILE PACE
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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For R37 to R51 trotters.

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Participants for Race 8: 2025 NZB STANDARDBRED NATIONAL YEARLING SALE HCP TROT
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]

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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

Notifiable Gear Legend
FD	Fixed Deafeners
RD	Removeable Deafeners
BL	Blinds
SL	Sliding Blinds
HH	Half Hopples
FLP	Free Legged Pacer
P	Pacifier
NW	No Whip
CC	Cornell Collar
ACD	Anti Choke Device

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Invercargill H.R.C.

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Reefton T.C.

Auckland Trotting Club Inc

Meeting: ATC Mid-February Meeting (Night)

PURDON & PHELAN - ATC's 2024 LEADING TRAINERS MOBILE PACE

$20,000, 3YO & OLDER R54 TO R69, 1700m

ALABAR YEARLINGS SELLING KARAKA 15 FEB MOBILE PACE

$15,000, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER, 2200m

CRYSTAL HACKETT - ATC'S 2024 LEADING JUNIOR DRIVER HCP TROT

$20,000, R54 TO R69 DISCRETIONARY HANDICAP, 2200m

WOODLANDS STUD 2025 YEARLING DRAFT JUNIOR DRIVERS MOB PACE

$15,000, 4YO+ UP TO & INCLUDING R54, WITH COND. MOB. JUN.D, 2200m

GOLDEN GAIT RETURNS FOR 2025 - SOUTH OF THE BOMBAYS MOB PACE

$15,000, 3YO & OLDER R41 TO R45 MOBILE, 2200m

BRECKON FARMS AT KARAKA 2025 - SOUTH OF THE BOMBAYS MOB PACE

$15,000, R35 TO R39, R41 WITH COND. MOBILE, 2200m

ZACHARY BUTCHER - ATC'S 2024 LEADING DRIVER MOBILE PACE

$17,000, 3YO & OLDER R42 TO R53, 1700m

2025 NZB STANDARDBRED NATIONAL YEARLING SALE HCP TROT

$17,000, R37 TO R51 DISCRETIONARY HANDICAP, 2200m