Auckland Trotting Club Inc
Friday, 27 February
- Race Number:
- Race 1
- Race Time:
HARNESS MILLIONS RACE NIGHT FRI 20 MARCH MOBILE PACE
$15,000, 3YO & OLDER, R38 TO R39 WITH COND., 2200m
For pacers with up to 1 win for lifetime. Also R38 to R39.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 46757X | Dear God | 1 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Back on a new campaign after fair efforts last term, Gate speed aids hopes fresh |
| 2 |  | X10078 | Aunty Rose | 2 | Ft | Benjamin Butcher | Grabbed a win resuming here & solid enough in latest couple to consider tonight. |
| 3 |  | 3317X | Opa's Girl | 3 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Maiden win was here back in Oct following 2 placings. Must give respect resuming |
| 4 |  | 61596X | Smackdown | 4 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Did a decent job at HQ before a spell. Danger from a decent trip resuming here. |
| 5 |  | 5X821 | Iron Mike Tyson | 5 | Ft | Matthew White | Took tough last week after a confident drive. Has claims despite the grade rise. |
| 6 |  | 1X | Signman | 6 | Ft | David Butcher | Delivered as fave on debut back in mid-Oct following trial win. Must be covered. |
| 7 | | 12990X | Critical Image | 7 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | No match for Sires Stakes rivals on Cup Day. Draw no help tonight and looks held |
| 8 |  | 2X1 | Ms Collins | 8 | Ft | Anthony Butt | Took the decison over #5 1st-up, 6 Feb after promising debut. Draw may not stop. |
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| 9 | | 712 | Hey Miki | 9 | Ft | Tony Cameron | Backed up his Camb win with a late-closing 2nd here, 30 Jan. Threat if gaps come |
| 10 |  | 251054 | Clouding Over | 10 | Ft | Jim Cole | Contained last week after an early check. Will require favours from the 2nd row. |
| 11 |  | 23662X | Nymbal | 11 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Just denied here before a spell earning his 3rd cheque. Throw into combinations. |
| Best Bets: Smackdown (4), Ms Collins (8), Iron Mike Tyson (5), Aunty Rose (2) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Clouding Over (1-58.5), Aunty Rose (1-58.8), Ms Collins (1-59.6) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Dear God (1): RD-On, Signman (6): RD-On, BL-On, Smackdown (4): RD-Off, BL-Off Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Smackdown to Simon McMullan at Pukekohe | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 2
- Race Time:
GROVE MITRE 10 HANDICAP TROT
$15,000, R35 TO R44, WITH COND. DISCRETIONARY, 2200m
For R35 to R44 trotters. Also Horses with no wins for lifetime.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 14787X | Rise To The Occasion | 1 | Ft | Warren Rich | Last raced back in May. Two placings here but happy to watch in a fresh state. |
| 2 |  | 646487 | Yurok | 2 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Continues to battle in his races and it looks another stiff assignment for him. |
| 3 |  | 692 | B D Castleton | 3 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Strong 2nd here, 13 Feb with improved manners. Clear hope with similar effort. |
| 4 |  | 237245 | Saninarmbro | 4 | Ft | Roydon Downey | In solid form and with usual manners can play a minor part again tonight. |
| 5 | | 604700 | Helsingor | 5 | Ft | Sailesh Abernethy | Struggled here, 30 Jan before missing away a fortnight later. Hard to recommend. |
| 6 |  | 743546 | Brother Johnson | U1 | Ft | David Butcher | Had his chance in front last week. Just second look here and needs to show more. |
| 7 |  | 039661 | Joe Kennedy | U2 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Gutsy effort to score here 2 weeks ago. Capable of kicking on & needs including. |
| 8 |  | 8X0676 | Two Francs | U3 | Ft | Lyn Neal | Made good ground after missing away last week. Can upset them with full manners. |
| 9 |  | 462976 | Santapazienza | 1 | 10 | Harrison Orange(J) | Couldn't stick over this trip 7 days ago and improvement required to play a role |
| 10 |  | 178135 | Conrad H | 2 | 10 | Brooke Wilkins(J) | Bold claim 3 weeks ago and got too far back, 13 Feb. Should be running on well. |
| 11 |  | 469643 | Rewiri Hill | U1 | 10 | Monika Ranger(J) | Latest Camb attempts have been useeful and has been a winner here. Combos cover. |
| Best Bets: B D Castleton (3), Joe Kennedy (7), Two Francs (8), Conrad H (10) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Yurok (2-03.3), Conrad H (2-03.9), Saninarmbro (2-04.6) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Saninarmbro (4): BL-On, Two Francs (8): BL-Off Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 3
- Race Time:
THE ALEX BAR & EATERY - SOUTH OF THE BOMBAYS COND MOB PACE
$15,000, R35 TO R42 MOBILE, 1700m
For R35 to R42 pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: 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. For horses who have had a minimum of three (3) starts at a North Island track (excluding Alexandra Park) since 1 December 2025 and up to 19 February 2026 inclusive. Selection preference to horses with the most starts as per the criteria during this period.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 633243 | Mr Miki | 1 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Grabbed another cheque with last week late dab for 3rd. Needed from the 1 again. |
| 2 | | 906164 | Mary Magdalene | 2 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Sound since comfortable win at Camb, 4 Jan. Rough hope to earn 1st course cheque |
| 3 |  | 204852 | Billy The Kid | 3 | Ft | Jacob Dunn(J) | Went close last week after doing some work. Should be prominent from the alley. |
| 4 | | 077175 | Miki Mirage | 4 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Never saw daylight on 2nd day at PN. Past winner here and can't be overlooked. |
| 5 |  | 696574 | Lukaku | 5 | Ft | Todd Macfarlane | Closed to within a length of Camb winner, 19 Feb. Thin record here; 1st4 fringes |
| 6 |  | 734624 | Katies Princess | 6 | Ft | Nicky Chilcott | Outfinished, 19 Feb following a gritty 2nd. Must be considered despite the alley |
| 7 | | 434626 | Caulfield | 7 | Ft | Benjamin Butcher | Worked hard, as is his game, when 8.3L 6th last week. This is easier so respect. |
| 8 |  | 276923 | Midfrew Lucre | 8 | Ft | Jay Abernethy | Two nice placings after showing his zip from the gate of late. Similar required. |
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| 9 |  | 574173 | The Night Fox | 9 | Ft | Harrison Orange(J) | Close 3rd 2 weeks ago here and with any luck from the alley can prevail tonight. |
| 10 | | 609696 | Tasi Ahnau | 10 | Ft | Emily Johnson(J) | Much better a fortnight ago here and outside 1st4 hope with further improvement |
| 11 | | 070694 | Enzo | U1 | Ft | David Butcher | Got around in one piece but tough run took its toll, 19 Feb. Risking over 1700m. |
| Best Bets: The Night Fox (9), Billy The Kid (3), Mr Miki (1), Miki Mirage (4) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Katies Princess (1-55.6), Midfrew Lucre (1-56.0), Caulfield (1-56.3) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Enzo (11): SL-On Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 4
- Race Time:
MAJESTIC HORSE FLOATS HANDICAP TROT
$17,000, R54 & FASTER C,G&E DISCRHCP, 2200m
For R54 & faster trotting colts,geldings & entires.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 55X314 | Magic Dash | 1 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | In good touch since resuming and with a clean getaway should be thereabouts. |
| 2 |  | 152632 | Castana | 2 | Ft | Taitlyn Hanara(J) | Never runs a bad race and sure to be close to the speed. Overdue a winning turn. |
| 3 |  | 145343 | Romeo Foxtrot | 1 | 10 | Harrison Orange(J) | Swift beginner who gets another opportunity tonight after bold recent efforts. |
| 4 | | X07515 | Paramount Kiwi | 2 | 10 | Matthew White | Solid after a break made his task too hard, 6 Feb. Best would compete strongly. |
| 5 |  | 170012 | Confessional | 1 | 20 | Todd Mitchell | Run down over 2700m, 6 Feb and this sets up nicely. Clearly the horse to beat. |
| 6 |  | 193353 | Lord Popinjay | U1 | 20 | Monika Ranger(J) | Continues to put his hoof in the till and small field a plus tonight. Quins/tris |
| Best Bets: Confessional (5), Castana (2), Lord Popinjay (6), Magic Dash (1) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Lord Popinjay (2-00.8), Castana (2-02.7), Magic Dash (2-03.0) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Paramount Kiwi to Michelle Wallis & Bernie Hackett at Waiuku | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 5
- Race Time:
DAWSON HARFORD MOBILE PACE
$17,000, R54 TO R65, 2200m
For R54 to R65 pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 396235 | Blazing Louie | 1 | Ft | Nicky Chilcott | Knocked over in the trail, 13 Feb after two strong placings. Consider for combos |
| 2 | | 17X588 | Leo Lincoln | 2 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Found the going tough last week behind Sooner The Better. Outside place prospect |
| 3 |  | 214055 | Beta Prepare | 3 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Solid Hawera outings and last run here was a bold 4th. Required on multiples. |
| 4 | | 579884 | Lady Of The Light | 4 | Ft | Monika Ranger(J) | Hint of better things ahead with last week's solid mile. Will have support here. |
| 5 | | 714322 | Final Change | 5 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Model of consistency since his win year, NYE. Top show on last week's effort. |
| 6 | | 677713 | Village Rebel | 6 | Ft | Sailesh Abernethy | Stuck on OK for his placing, 13 Feb. Likely to work from alley but place claims. |
| 7 | | 275859 | Hooray Henry | 7 | Ft | David Butcher | Failed to threaten over last week's mile from 2nd row. Improvement required. |
| 8 | | 080X11 | Doo You Want Me | 8 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Looking to remain unbeaten this campaign after 1700m successes. Plenty of upside |
| Best Bets: Final Change (5), Doo You Want Me (8), Lady Of The Light (4), Beta Prepare (3) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Lady Of The Light (1-56.1), Hooray Henry (1-56.3), Blazing Louie (1-56.6) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 6
- Race Time:
H R FISKEN & SONS NORTHERN TROTTING BREEDERS STAKES HCP TROT (Gr3)
$40,000, R48 & FASTER FILLIES & MARES, 2700m
For R48 & faster trotting fillies & mares. Please Note: This race has a maximum back mark of 30m.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 205256 | Westar Milly | 1 | Ft | ||
| 2 |  | 4X7464 | One More Moment | 1 | 10 | Zachary Butcher | Stuck on when last here and rough hope with further fitness under her belt. |
| 3 |  | 683226 | Courmayeur | U1 | 10 | Tony Herlihy | Broke when challenging, 13 Feb. Prevoius form strong and clear hope with manners |
| 4 |  | 441521 | Walkinonsunshine | 1 | 20 | Jacob Dunn(J) | Got the last say, 6 Feb earning first distance win. In the form to back that up. |
| 5 | | 103957 | Faith In Manchester | 2 | 20 | Todd Mitchell | Off-stride when 3rd over sprint, 13 Feb. Stats strong but others preferred here. |
| 6 | | 132232 | Belle Neige | 1 | 30 | Crystal Hackett(J) | Win is imminent after another narrow miss, 9 Jan. Looks half the quinella again. |
| 7 | | 813791 | American Muscle | 2 | 30 | Tony Cameron | Too strong over sprint when last here. Solid record over this trip; combos hope. |
| Best Bets: Belle Neige (6), Walkinonsunshine (4), Courmayeur (3) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: One More Moment (2-02.7), American Muscle (2-02.9), Faith In Manchester (2-03.0) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Walkinonsunshine to Robert & Jenna Dunn at Pukekohe | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 7
- Race Time:
GRAND PARK - NORTHERN METRO PACERS FINAL MOBILE PACE
$35,000, 3YO & OLDER R40 TO R53, 2200m
For R40 to R53 pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid. Eligible to nominate, horses who ran in the Heats on 13th or 20th February 2026. Penalty Free should a horse win a Heat and the Final. Refer Series Conditions. Heats and Finals limited to 12 starters. First three placed runners from the heats run on13th & 20th February are automatic qualifiers for the final run on 27th February should they be nominated.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | | 1X2 | Nazare | 1 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Went close to making it 2 from 2 last week when resuming. Place hope from the 1. |
| 2 |  | 082443 | Waltzing With Miki | 2 | Ft | Benjamin Butcher | Solid after facing the breeze here, 13 Feb. Must be considered for combos again. |
| 3 | | 424771 | Queen Lizzy | 3 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Took advantage of a good trip to defeat Nazare last week. This tougher but cover |
| 4 |  | 133112 | The Night Agent | 4 | Ft | Harrison Orange(J) | Best of #8's rivals a fortnight back from similar alley. Expect another bold run |
| 5 | | 462111 | Johnny Lincoln | 5 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Searching for his 4th on the bounce after utilising the lane, 20 Feb. Place hope |
| 6 |  | 563184 | Claude | 6 | Ft | Todd Mitchell | 4th behind#5 last week from same alley and others look better winning options. |
| 7 | | 2552X2 | Allamericanplayer | 7 | Ft | Anthony Butt | Rallied hard once balanced last week resuming. Clear threat to the fave tonight |
| 8 |  | 247241 | Princess Gracy | 8 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Too strong for The Night Agent and others, 13 Feb. Expected to repeat the dose. |
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| 9 |  | 241433 | Words | 9 | Ft | Matthew White | Close-up again last week but the 2nd row won't assist here. Needs luck to figure |
| Best Bets: Princess Gracy (8), Allamericanplayer (7), The Night Agent (4), Queen Lizzy (3) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Words (1-56.9), Claude (1-57.0), Princess Gracy (1-57.0) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Allamericanplayer (7): BL-On, Waltzing With Miki (2): BL-On Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Queen Lizzy to Jeremy Young at Pukekohe | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 8
- Race Time:
CLASSIQUE LANDSCAPERS METRO TROTTERS FINAL HCP TROT
$35,000, R35 TO R54 DISCRETIONARY HANDICAP, 2200m
For R35 to R54 trotters. Eligible to nominate, horses who ran in the Heats on 13th or 20th February 2026. Penalty Free should a horse win a Heat and the Final. Refer Series Conditions. Heats and Finals limited to 12 starters. First three placed runners from the heats run on 13th & 20th February are automatic qualifiers for the final run on 27th February should they be nominated. Maximum back marks for heats and the final 20m.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | X36154 | Barsukov | 1 | Ft | Luk Chin | Stuck on well to complete the first 4 last week after a check. Rough place hope. |
| 2 |  | 264162 | Hillbilly | 2 | Ft | Emily Johnson(J) | Just denied by Voronov last week and looks a leading hope off the front tape. |
| 3 | | 90P8X2 | Son Of The Cleaner | 3 | Ft | Michelle Wallis | Bold 2nd from new quarters last week. This is harder but can't be discounted. |
| 4 | | 312232 | Brass Razoo | U1 | Ft | Nicky Chilcott | Furthered his strong form-line with 13 Feb placing. Must be covered in exotics. |
| 5 | | 009X11 | Final Approach | 1 | 10 | Crystal Hackett(J) | Remained unbeaten this campaign with game win 7 days ago. Sure to figure again. |
| 6 |  | 19P623 | Almighty | 2 | 10 | Benjamin Butcher | Sound again last week after game 13 Feb attempt. Needed on combination tickets. |
| 7 | | 655741 | Voronov | 3 | 10 | Kate Coppins(J) | Grabbed his 13th win at start 101 tenaciouisly last week. Throw into multiples. |
| 8 |  | 24619D | Miss Bebe | 4 | 10 | David Butcher | Broke when handy last week. Full manners required to earn a cheque tonight. |
| 9 |  | 6775X4 | Fearless | 5 | 10 | Andre Poutama | Nice enough resumption 7 days ago here. Fringe first 4 hope in this line-up. |
| 10 | | 758348 | Eyre I Will | U1 | 10 | Sailesh Abernethy | Raced too keenly last week and this distance suits better. Can boost your 1st 4s |
| 11 |  | 223413 | Father Barry | U2 | 10 | Josh Dickie | Tidy 3rd behind #12 here, 13 Feb. Trotting well and in the hunt for a minor. |
| 12 | | 979621 | Higher Power | 1 | 20 | Zachary Butcher | Too smart for Almighty and others a fortnight back. Expect a repeat performance. |
| Best Bets: Higher Power (12), Final Approach (5), Hillbilly (2), Voronov (7) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Voronov (2-01.2), Eyre I Will (2-01.8), Barsukov (2-03.3) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Almighty to Zachary Butcher at Pukekohe | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 9
- Race Time:
HARNESS RACING AT RUAKAKA MON 6 APRIL MOBILE PACE
$15,000, R43 TO R53, 2200m
For R43 to R53 pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 595252 | Messenger Buoy | 1 | Ft | Nicky Chilcott | Bold attempt 2 weeks ago here and an obvious hope courtesty of the ace tonight. |
| 2 | | 146X17 | Change Tact | 2 | Ft | Matthew White | Sprinted fast for score at PN, 10 Feb then broke 2 days later. Lean stats here. |
| 3 | | 755551 | Bettor Reaction | 3 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Too tough running down #1, 13 Feb. He's a live hope to double-up in small field. |
| 4 |  | X136PX | Mako | 4 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Last raced Cup Week when things went awry. W'out winner and classy when right. |
| 5 | | 431626 | Louezyana | 5 | Ft | Benjamin Butcher | Couldn't spark from the trail over last week's mile. This suits better; combos. |
| 6 | | 55X321 | Ultimate Racy Girl | 6 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Too sharp winning, NYE. Good record after a freshen-up and hard to hold out. |
| Best Bets: Ultimate Racy Girl (6), Bettor Reaction (3), Mako (4), Messenger Buoy (1) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Mako (1-56.1), Ultimate Racy Girl (1-57.0), Louezyana (1-57.2) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
Runner Index
Allamericanplayer - Race 7
Almighty - Race 8
American Muscle - Race 6
Aunty Rose - Race 1
Barsukov - Race 8
B D Castleton - Race 2
Belle Neige - Race 6
Beta Prepare - Race 5
Bettor Reaction - Race 9
Billy The Kid - Race 3
Blazing Louie - Race 5
Brass Razoo - Race 8
Brother Johnson - Race 2
Castana - Race 4
Caulfield - Race 3
Change Tact - Race 9
Claude - Race 7
Clouding Over - Race 1
Confessional - Race 4
Conrad H - Race 2
Courmayeur - Race 6
Critical Image - Race 1
Dear God - Race 1
Doo You Want Me - Race 5
Enzo - Race 3
Eyre I Will - Race 8
Faith In Manchester - Race 6
Father Barry - Race 8
Fearless - Race 8
Final Approach - Race 8
Final Change - Race 5
Helsingor - Race 2
Hey Miki - Race 1
Higher Power - Race 8
Hillbilly - Race 8
Hooray Henry - Race 5
Iron Mike Tyson - Race 1
Joe Kennedy - Race 2
Johnny Lincoln - Race 7
Katies Princess - Race 3
Lady Of The Light - Race 5
Leo Lincoln - Race 5
Lord Popinjay - Race 4
Louezyana - Race 9
Lukaku - Race 3
Magic Dash - Race 4
Mako - Race 9
Mary Magdalene - Race 3
Messenger Buoy - Race 9
Midfrew Lucre - Race 3
Miki Mirage - Race 3
Miss Bebe - Race 8
Mr Miki - Race 3
Ms Collins - Race 1
Nazare - Race 7
Nymbal - Race 1
One More Moment - Race 6
Opa's Girl - Race 1
Paramount Kiwi - Race 4
Princess Gracy - Race 7
Queen Lizzy - Race 7
Rewiri Hill - Race 2
Rise To The Occasion - Race 2
Romeo Foxtrot - Race 4
Saninarmbro - Race 2
Santapazienza - Race 2
Signman - Race 1
Smackdown - Race 1
Son Of The Cleaner - Race 8
Tasi Ahnau - Race 3
The Night Agent - Race 7
The Night Fox - Race 3
Two Francs - Race 2
Ultimate Racy Girl - Race 9
Village Rebel - Race 5
Voronov - Race 8
Walkinonsunshine - Race 6
Waltzing With Miki - Race 7
Westar Milly - Race 6
Words - Race 7
Yurok - Race 2