Auckland Trotting Club Inc
Friday, 21 February
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- Race 1
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DUNSTAN SPEEDFEED SUMMER SERIES - FILLIES & MARES MOB PACE
$17,000, 3YO+ F&M UP TO & INCLUDING R54, WITH COND. MOB., 1700m
For up to & including R54 pacing fillies & mares. Also fillies & mares with up to 2 wins for lifetime. 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 |  | 654176 | Diamonds Are Forever | 1 | Ft | Todd Mitchell | Useful 3.9L 6th in nice Hawera field. Likely to be competitive from the ace here |
| 2 |  | 66X041 | Savarna | 2 | Ft | Rhys Fensom | Took advantage of the lane to score here a week ago. This harder but handy draw. |
| 3 |  | 12392X | Without You | 3 | Ft | Mark Purdon | Ash trial winner before trekking North. Looks an obvious hope from nice marble. |
| 4 |  | 181334 | Debbie Lincoln | 4 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Racing strongly without all favours and she can play another minor role tonight. |
| 5 |  | X85577 | Idolou | 5 | Ft | Leah Hibell(J) | Fair to middling in recent attempts and a few drawn inside may have too much zip |
| 6 |  | 331 | Sunset Strip | 6 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Bagged her maiden at start 3 following brace of 3rd's. Unplaced in 12 Feb trial. |
| 7 |  | 31145X | Beetastic | 7 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Made an emphatic entry to career with Group1 glory in start 3. Look for her late |
| 8 |  | 7X016 | Anna | U1 | Ft | ||
| Best Bets: Without You (3), Beetastic (7), Debbie Lincoln (4), Diamonds Are Forever (1) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Debbie Lincoln (1-56.2), Without You (1-58.5) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Without You - 1st of 7, Ashburton, 12/02/25, 2400m Mobile, WnrsTime: 3-04.4, 800m: 56.5, 400m: 26.6, Margins: head, head, head. | |||||||
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LINCOLN FARMS MOBILE PACE
$15,000, 3YO & OLDER R37 TO R44, 2200m
For R37 to R44 pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | 757647 | Lewey Maguire | 1 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Couldn't clear a pocket 7 days ago here with inspired support. Go again from ace |
| 2 |  | 0X9436 | Dominus | 2 | Ft | Tony Cameron | Did a sound job from wide draw 7 days ago. Can remain prominent from this alley. |
| 3 | | X35147 | Eyes To Heaven | 3 | Ft | ||
| 4 |  | 427525 | Bet West | 4 | Ft | Logan Hollis | Closed boldly to finish just over a length from winner last week. Clear prospect |
| 5 | | 793800 | Colin McBride | 5 | Ft | Todd Mitchell | Form tapered off after grass win back in Sept. Now with the Neal's. Market watch |
| 6 |  | 350616 | Midfrew Lucre | 6 | Ft | Jay Abernethy | Game sprint winner 2 week back and found line nicely since. Tri's/first 4's hope |
| 7 | | 092522 | Lincoln Lou | 7 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Game 2nd's behind stable-mates in past fortnight. Can overcome draw in that form |
| Best Bets: Lincoln Lou (7), Lewey Maguire (1), Bet West (4), Dominus (2) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Midfrew Lucre (1-57.4), Bet West (1-59.7), Dominus (2-02.0) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Bet West (4): BL-Off, SL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 3
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DUNSTAN SPEEDFEED SUMMER SERIES - SPECIAL HANDICAP TROT
$15,000, 3YO & OLDER, NON-WINNERS WITH COND. SPECIAL, 2200m
Front: Trotters with no wins for lifetime. 30m: Horses with 1 win for lifetime.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | 40X256 | Monaro Meg | 1 | Ft | Dylan Ferguson | 6 placings down south (4 on grass) and now with the Ferguson's. Minor's prospect |
| 2 |  | 5X | Pirayas | 2 | Ft | Todd Mitchell | Given time after luckless debut back in Oct. 3rd of 6 in 12Feb trial. Consider. |
| 3 |  | I'll Call You | 3 | Ft | Todd Macfarlane | To the fore in Jan trials before a w'out 2nd here, 12 Feb. Has claims on debut. | |
| 4 |  | 5 | Royal Petite | 4 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Had support first-up 2 weeks ago here and sure to be improved by that run. Cover |
| 5 |  | 380602 | Hayley Mhor | U1 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Better beginning the key to her 2nd, 7 Feb. Threat if she can pick it again here |
| 6 |  | Majestic Cracker | U2 | Ft | Bernie Hackett | W'out win on 5 Feb will ensure support for his debut tonight but back to a stand | |
| 7 |  | 37X21 | Travelin Soldier | 1 | 30 | Tony Herlihy | Went close at Camb. before proving too strong here, Mark may not stop a repeat. |
| 8 |  | 21966X | Miss Bebe | 2 | 30 | David Butcher | Manners missing towards end of last campaign. Take on trust resuming tonight. |
| 9 |  | 33X214 | Rise To The Occasion | 3 | 30 | Benjamin Butcher | Mid-race break hurt chances here, 7 Feb following Camb. win. Usually thereabouts |
| 10 |  | 722321 | Busy Canoodling | U1 | 30 | Zachary Butcher | Finally rewarded at start 12 after 6 minor's. W'out winner here and in the mix. |
| Best Bets: Travelin Soldier (7), Busy Canoodling (10), I'll Call You (3), Hayley Mhor (5) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Miss Bebe (2-07.1), Rise To The Occasion (2-07.3), Busy Canoodling (2-07.8) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Majestic Cracker - 1st of 2, Auckland, 07/11/24, 2500m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-25.2, 800m: 63.6, 400m: 30.3, Margins: 40 1/2len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Monaro Meg (1): ACD-Off Legend | |||||||
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- Race 4
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GALLAGHER INSURANCE MOBILE PACE
$15,000, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER, 2200m
For 3yo-&-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 | |
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| 1 | | Iron Heart | 1 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Trial success here, 23 Jan and has had a w'out since. Drawn nicely for debut. | |
| 2 |  | 5X3 | Kowalski | 2 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Strong placing at 2nd start when resuming last week. From closer draw looks hard |
| 3 | | 2 | Miki Mirage | 3 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Denied late after getting a cushy trip on debut a week ago. Quin's/tri's again. |
| 4 | | 79 | Aunty Rose | 4 | Ft | Logan Hollis | Never close from two tricky marbles at Camb. Had some support so don't discount. |
| 5 |  | 25046X | Hearts N Aces | 5 | Ft | Benjamin Butcher | Resumes after a mixed campaign with a cheque and some luckless runs. Minor's. |
| 6 |  | Carrera Hombre | 6 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Unplaced in recent w'out's but did win a trial here back in July. Market watch. | |
| 7 | | 56752X | I Can Too | 7 | Ft | David Butcher | Spelled after just being denied here back in Aug. 4 placings from 9 and in mix. |
| 8 | | Master Savoy | 8 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Beat only rival in 12 Feb trial but must overcome a horror draw to take debut. | |
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| 9 |  | 66985X | Ragnar Lothbrok | 9 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Overall just fair in last campaign which ended in Oct. Will require luck from 9. |
| Best Bets: Kowalski (2), Miki Mirage (3), I Can Too (7), Iron Heart (1) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Iron Heart - 1st of 5, Auckland, 23/08/24, 2200m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-46.8, 800m: 58.0, 400m: 27.5, Margins: 3/4len, 2 1/2len, head. | |||||||
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- Race 5
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MANY THANKS TO PETER MAY - RETIRING ATC STEWARD MOB PACE
$20,000, UP TO & INCLUDING R62 MOBILE, 2200m
For up to & including R62 pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating 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 |  | X33442 | Always B You | 1 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Pushed Rubira close here, 7 Feb after cushy trip. Drawn to get another; danger. |
| 2 |  | 0X8613 | Herb | 2 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Boosted trifecta's with his 2nd day 3rd at Hawera after sharp win, day 1. 1st 4s |
| 3 | | 089341 | Frisco Bay | 3 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Took advantage of securing the trail last week. This harder but bold run likely. |
| 4 |  | X117X6 | Always Flyin | 4 | Ft | Todd Mitchell | Certain to be better for his resumption run, 7 Feb. A must for combination bets. |
| 5 |  | 531773 | Claude | 5 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Midfield position here, 7 Feb. Tough type who's best can boost exotics tonight. |
| 6 | | 76X521 | Two Eye See | 6 | Ft | Logan Hollis | Gave punters a nosebleed with his Camb. win, 24 Jan after game 2nd. Must include |
| 7 |  | 218601 | Rough And Ready | 7 | Ft | Jay Abernethy | Showed his renowned grit winning at PN recently. Sure to mix it at some point. |
| 8 | | 573104 | Le Major | 8 | Ft | David Butcher | Returns to Alex Park after two nice Hawera outings. Very capable of taking this. |
| Best Bets: Le Major (8), Two Eye See (6), Frisco Bay (3), Always B You (1) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Rough And Ready (1-56.7), Always B You (1-57.0), Claude (1-57.0) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
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- Race 6
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GOLDEN GAIT 2025 - ENTER YOUR HORSE NOW MOBILE PACE
$17,000, 3YO & OLDER R45 TO R53, 2200m
For R45 to R53 pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | | 16090X | Great White | 1 | Ft | Tony Cameron | Courageous debut win a year ago but lost his bite following. Combos spice fresh. |
| 2 | | 6X2521 | Showtym Girl | 2 | Ft | Leah Hibell(J) | Improved a spot on 3Jan run at Camb. to win 6 days later. Minors in course debut |
| 3 | | 8X1X2 | Infamee | 3 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Narrowly beaten as fave resuming, 7 Feb. Sure to gather strong supoort again; EW |
| 4 | | 534272 | Kevin Kline | 4 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Tried hard from the parked spot last week. Same marble; cover in tri's/first 4's |
| 5 | | 50X421 | Roy Kent | 5 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Nice win set up by gate speed, 7 Feb. Wider draw but in good touch. Must include |
| 6 | | X21213 | Colonel Lincoln | 6 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | In terrific touch from wide alley's and another to use tonight. Adds to puzzle. |
| 7 | | 714232 | Demon Blue | 7 | Ft | Mark Purdon | Within 1.1L of Marketplace in late Nov. Has trailed since and obvious contender. |
| Best Bets: Demon Blue (7), Infamee (3), Roy Kent (5), Great White (1) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Showtym Girl (1-58.3), Colonel Lincoln (1-58.5), Roy Kent (1-59.7) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Great White (1): BL-Off Legend | |||||||
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- Race 7
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GARRARDS HORSE & HOUND PUKEKOHE TROT
$17,000, R40 TO R45, R46 TO R48 WITH COND., 2700m
For R40 to R45 trotters. Also R46 to R48 horses with 1 to 2 wins for lifetime.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | X28721 | Conrad H | 1 | Ft | Neita Balle(J) | Showed plenty of lick on the Hawera grass to grab win 3. Minors threat back here |
| 2 | | 1250X2 | Hillbilly Blues | 2 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Bold 2nd resuming here, 7 Feb. Looks hard to contain with natural improvement. |
| 3 | | 174451 | Rewiri Hill | 3 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Got it all right on day 2 at Hawera to win convincingly. Capable of going close. |
| 4 |  | 364186 | Sans Au Revoir | 4 | Ft | Harrison Orange(J) | Eyecatcher late a week ago here. Off the front she can make her presence felt. |
| 5 |  | 168078 | Rock On Jazz | 5 | Ft | Todd Macfarlane | Never sighted either day at Hawera. Record good here but take on trust tonight. |
| 6 |  | 505164 | Barsukov | 6 | Ft | Luk Chin | Much better securing 4th a week ago and can fill another minor position here. |
| 7 | | 643833 | Run Forest Run | 7 | Ft | Lyn Neal | Fought well from the pegs boosting minor's, 7 Feb. Capable of another cheque. |
| 8 | | 271675 | Jasinova | U1 | Ft | Emily Johnson(J) | Not far away a week ago and certainly knows her way around here. Place bait. |
| Best Bets: Hillbilly Blues (2), Rewiri Hill (3), Sans Au Revoir (4), Jasinova (8) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Jasinova (2-03.1), Run Forest Run (2-03.2), Sans Au Revoir (2-04.4) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
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- Race 8
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ATC SUPPORTS TEAM TEAL MOBILE PACE
$15,000, NON-WINNERS 2YO, 1700m
For 2-year-old pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | | 3 | Prince Lincoln | 1 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Bold debut 2 week ago and from the ace tonight looks a clear winning prospect. |
| 2 | | 6 | Rivergirl Bella | 2 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Not disgraced when 6th first-up after copping a tough trip. Go again from closer |
| 3 | | Lincoln Downs | 3 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Yet to show up at trials and stable-mates drawn handier look hard. First 4 hope. | |
| 4 | | 5 | Lincoln Linda | 4 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Proved costly on debut but did a good job after early mishap. Can atone tonight. |
| 5 | | 4 | Lincoln Lover | 5 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Fought nicely from the pegs first-up, 7 Feb. From widest draw minors appear best |
| Best Bets: Prince Lincoln (1), Rivergirl Bella (2), Lincoln Linda (4), Lincoln Lover (5) | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Rivergirl Bella (2): RD-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 9
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LONE STAR ALEXANDRA PARK HANDICAP TROT
$20,000, R46 TO R89 DISCRETIONARY, 2700m
For R46 to R89 trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | 39371X | Flying Scotsman | 1 | Ft | ||
| 2 |  | 365X03 | Boss Kenny | U1 | Ft | Harrison Orange(J) | Battled closer into 3rd onj day 2 at Hawera. Seeking first placing on this track |
| 3 |  | P70106 | Itaintnecessarilyso | U2 | Ft | Monika Ranger(J) | Mixed bag either side of Xmas. Capable trotter and has won 6 here. Manners key. |
| 4 | | 564966 | Voronov | 1 | 10 | Luk Chin | Outkicked after sitting parked throughout, 14 Feb. Place hope in reduced line-up |
| 5 | | 102324 | Taylad To Use | 1 | 25 | Todd Macfarlane | Another tidy run when 4th here a week ago. Looks an nice each-way play again. |
| 6 |  | 370022 | Kyvalley Hotspur | 1 | 45 | Crystal Hackett(J) | Freshened after brace of 2nd's over both Northern tracks. Favoured to take this. |
| Best Bets: Kyvalley Hotspur (6), Taylad To Use (5), Voronov (4), Boss Kenny (2) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Taylad To Use (2-02.1), Boss Kenny (2-03.7), Itaintnecessarilyso (2-05.8) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Boss Kenny (2): P-On Legend | |||||||
Runner Index
Always B You - Race 5
Always Flyin - Race 5
Anna - Race 1
Aunty Rose - Race 4
Barsukov - Race 7
Beetastic - Race 1
Bet West - Race 2
Boss Kenny - Race 9
Busy Canoodling - Race 3
Carrera Hombre - Race 4
Claude - Race 5
Colin McBride - Race 2
Colonel Lincoln - Race 6
Conrad H - Race 7
Debbie Lincoln - Race 1
Demon Blue - Race 6
Diamonds Are Forever - Race 1
Dominus - Race 2
Eyes To Heaven - Race 2
Flying Scotsman - Race 9
Frisco Bay - Race 5
Great White - Race 6
Hayley Mhor - Race 3
Hearts N Aces - Race 4
Herb - Race 5
Hillbilly Blues - Race 7
I Can Too - Race 4
Idolou - Race 1
I'll Call You - Race 3
Infamee - Race 6
Iron Heart - Race 4
Itaintnecessarilyso - Race 9
Jasinova - Race 7
Kevin Kline - Race 6
Kowalski - Race 4
Kyvalley Hotspur - Race 9
Le Major - Race 5
Lewey Maguire - Race 2
Lincoln Downs - Race 8
Lincoln Linda - Race 8
Lincoln Lou - Race 2
Lincoln Lover - Race 8
Majestic Cracker - Race 3
Master Savoy - Race 4
Midfrew Lucre - Race 2
Miki Mirage - Race 4
Miss Bebe - Race 3
Monaro Meg - Race 3
Pirayas - Race 3
Prince Lincoln - Race 8
Ragnar Lothbrok - Race 4
Rewiri Hill - Race 7
Rise To The Occasion - Race 3
Rivergirl Bella - Race 8
Rock On Jazz - Race 7
Rough And Ready - Race 5
Royal Petite - Race 3
Roy Kent - Race 6
Run Forest Run - Race 7
Sans Au Revoir - Race 7
Savarna - Race 1
Showtym Girl - Race 6
Sunset Strip - Race 1
Taylad To Use - Race 9
Travelin Soldier - Race 3
Two Eye See - Race 5
Voronov - Race 9
Without You - Race 1