Auckland Trotting Club Inc
Friday, 7 March
- Race Number:
- Race 1
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THE ALEX BAR & EATERY MOBILE PACE
$17,000, 3YO & OLDER R47 TO R55, 1700m
For R47 to R55 pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 0X4212 | Roy Kent | 1 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Went close with powerful finish, 21 Feb. In terrific touch and aided by the ace. |
| 2 |  | 3317 | Sunset Strip | 2 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Got it wrong here 2 weeks ago after stoic Camb. victory. Combos from handy draw |
| 3 |  | 21 | Miki Mirage | 3 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Unrelenting from the front to win a fortnight ago here. Has claims up in grade. |
| 4 |  | 754504 | Mighty Flying Lou | 4 | Ft | Matthew White | Sound when last here but will likely require more dash in tonight's line-up. |
| 5 |  | 142325 | Demon Blue | 5 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Raced below expectations, 21 Feb. On previous form he will garner strong support |
| 6 | | 1145X3 | Beetastic | 6 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Resumed with strong placing behind #7 and another tricky marble tonight to use. |
| 7 |  | 813341 | Debbie Lincoln | 7 | Ft | ||
| 8 |  | 796118 | Barbarossa | 8 | Ft | David Butcher | Fair on day 2 at Hawera after a brace of wins. Requiring favours from widest. |
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| 9 |  | 633451 | Iron Brigade | 9 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Stuck on grimly to dead-heat here last week. Clear danger if the gaps appear. |
| Best Bets: Demon Blue (5), Roy Kent (1), Beetastic (6) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Demon Blue (1-56.4), Iron Brigade (1-56.4), Mighty Flying Lou (1-58.5) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Mighty Flying Lou (4): BL-Off, SL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 2
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PHIL WHITCOMBE - RETIRING AFTER 52 YRS AT ALEX PARK MOB PACE
$15,000, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER MOBILE, 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 03222X | Amazing Captain | 1 | Ft | Josh Dickie | 4 straight minors prior to spell at start of Nov. 3rd at recent trial. Win hope |
| 2 | | 43X7 | Christies Art | 2 | Ft | Tim Williams | Run down as fave resuming here, 14 Feb. Will have derived plenty. Major player. |
| 3 |  | 794 | Aunty Rose | 3 | Ft | ||
| 4 |  | 576X68 | Ann Frank | 4 | Ft | ||
| 5 |  | Sweet Mia | 5 | Ft | Harrison Orange(J) | No further back than 2nd in 3 trial's the latest here, 20 Feb. Will have friends | |
| 6 |  | 6985X3 | Ragnar Lothbrok | 6 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Strong finish when clear resuming, 21 Feb. Tricky marble but in the minors mix. |
| 7 |  | Mediator | 7 | Ft | Matthew White | Trial winner, 5 Feb prior to his w'out 2nd a week later. Roughie with a drag up. | |
| 8 | | 752X84 | I Can Too | 8 | Ft | David Butcher | Solid from the pegs when 3.5L 4th last week. Draw hurts chances and needing luck |
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| 9 | | 5 | Master Savoy | 9 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Sure to have gained admirers with his debut run here. Can take this with space. |
| Best Bets: Master Savoy (9), Amazing Captain (1), Christies Art (2), Ragnar Lothbrok (6) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Sweet Mia - 1st of 3, Auckland, 11/12/24, 2050m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-36.1, 800m: 60.1, 400m: 29.1, Margins: 2 len, 3 len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Amazing Captain (1): BL-Off Legend | |||||||
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- Race 3
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CLASSIQUE LANDSCAPERS 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 4X7 | Kissmeiloveyou | 1 | Ft | Todd Macfarlane | Broke 400m out when resuming last week. Likely to have support again from ace. |
| 2 | | 4 | Shes All Legs | 2 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | More than useful first-up run a week ago. Lovely draw to use here; major player. |
| 3 |  | 9X0066 | Anastasia Ashley | 3 | Ft | David Grundmann(J) | Couldn't stick on at PN, 25 Feb. On that form it's hard to see her figuring here |
| 4 |  | 596 | Royal Petite | 4 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Hasn't been beginning kindly in her short career to date. Danger if that changes |
| 5 |  | Whats Up The Hill | 5 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Brings winning trial form to his debut tonight. Nicely bred; clear hope first up | |
| 6 |  | 655225 | Light O Love | 6 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Two nice 2nd's prior to a miss at Camb, Tues after breaking Best required here |
| 7 |  | 70867X | Chesinov | 1 | 30 | Luk Chin | Having just his 2nd start here and in a fresh state after decent break. Watching |
| 8 |  | 060251 | Hayley Mhor | U1 | 30 | Tony Herlihy | Untested winning here last week. Big chance again if she stay trotting the trip. |
| 9 |  | 223216 | Busy Canoodling | U2 | 30 | ||
| Best Bets: Whats Up The Hill (5), Shes All Legs (2), Hayley Mhor (8), Kissmeiloveyou (1) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Hayley Mhor (2-11.7) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Whats Up The Hill - 1st of 4, Auckland, 27/02/25, 2500m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-24.1, 800m: 62.1, 400m: 30.7, Margins: 5 len, 1 len, 43 len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Chesinov (7): P-Off, Kissmeiloveyou (1): BL-On, Light O Love (6): RD-On, Royal Petite (4): FD-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 4
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DUNSTAN I CAN DOOSIT HANDICAP TROT (Listed)
$40,000, R55 & FASTER DISCRETIONARY, 2200m
For R55 & faster trotters. Please Note: This race has a maximum back mark of 30m.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | 222111 | Romeo Foxtrot | 1 | Ft | Harrison Orange(J) | Continues to rack up the wins and off the front can make his presence felt again |
| 2 |  | 596421 | American Muscle | 1 | 10 | Tony Cameron | Did best late to secure her 10th win last week, all here. In the equation again. |
| 3 |  | 637713 | High Energy | 2 | 10 | Zachary Butcher | Flew late after being held up last week. Danger in small but competitive line-up |
| 4 |  | 173111 | Lord Popinjay | U1 | 10 | Monika Ranger(J) | Made it 3 straight 3 weeks ago defying #2. Sure to be seeking a handy spot early |
| 5 | | 131672 | Faith In Manchester | U2 | 10 | Todd Mitchell | Game 2nd last week and she's tough enough to figure in the finish once again. |
| 6 |  | 700221 | Kyvalley Hotspur | 1 | 30 | Crystal Hackett(J) | Dominant performance when last here from 45m. The one to defy again tonight. |
| Best Bets: Kyvalley Hotspur (6), High Energy (3), American Muscle (2), Lord Popinjay (4) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Lord Popinjay (2-00.8), Faith In Manchester (2-01.4), American Muscle (2-02.9) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
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- Race 5
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THE WARREN MATHIESON 60TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION MOB PACE
$20,000, R57 & FASTER MOBILE, 1700m
For R57 & faster pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | 608573 | Wicked Wanda | 1 | Ft | Todd Mitchell | Run down into 3rd 3 weeks ago. Drawn to remain prominent. Fringe first 4s. |
| 2 | | 893414 | Frisco Bay | 2 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Fought on without looking likely, 21 Feb following win over this trip. Combos. |
| 3 | | 941353 | Matai Phil | 3 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Stuck well when headed last week. Handier alley to use here & can't be ignored. |
| 4 |  | 037946 | Skipper | 4 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Solid when 4.1L 6th a week ago. Will need to show more zip to threaten tonight. |
| 5 | | 731042 | Le Major | 5 | Ft | David Butcher | Strong leading the valiant chase of Always B You, 21 Feb. Include in quins/tris. |
| 6 |  | 761P25 | Invisible | 6 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Did a share of the work and fought well last week. Similar likely and place hope |
| 7 |  | 112111 | Duchess Megxit | 7 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Dominant end to her last campaign. Tidy w'out 3rd behind Donnelly pair. Classy. |
| 8 | | X542X7 | Ohoka Connor | 8 | Ft | Tim Williams | Outfin after making run from the rear 800m out resuming. Improvement inevitable. |
| Best Bets: Duchess Megxit (7), Le Major (5), Ohoka Connor (8), Invisible (6) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Invisible (1-53.8), Wicked Wanda (1-54.4), Duchess Megxit (1-54.4) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
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- Race 6
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BOOK NOW - HARNESS MILLIONS 21 MAR AT ALEX 2YO MOBILE PACE
$15,000, 2YO, 1700m
For 2-year-old pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | Horizon | 1 | Ft | Todd Macfarlane | W'out winner, 12 Feb and run down into 2nd since. Drawn to advantage for debut. | |
| 2 | | Utah Blaze | 2 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Not pushed when 2nd in recent trial. Handy marble to use and in the minors mix. | |
| 3 | | 42 | Lincoln Lover | 3 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Just denied 2nd up here, 21 Feb. Close alley and looks a strong winning aspirant |
| 4 | | 2 | Allamericanplayer | 4 | Ft | Tim Williams | Thwarted from the trail on debut, 7 Feb. Should figure despite wider draw here. |
| 5 | | Rahm | 5 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Nice trial win, 21 Feb coming off #1's back. Sure to have support from AGH barn | |
| 6 | | 31 | Prince Lincoln | 6 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Took advantage of the ace defying #3 in start 2. Tougher draw but must include. |
| Best Bets: Lincoln Lover (3), Rahm (5), Prince Lincoln (6), Allamericanplayer (4) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Prince Lincoln (2-03.9) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Rahm - 1st of 3, Auckland, 21/02/25, 1700m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-06.3, 800m: 56.4, 400m: 28.1, Margins: 1 3/4len, 16 len. | |||||||
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- Race 7
- Race Time:
GRAND PARK HANDICAP TROT
$17,000, 3YO & OLDER R39 TO R57 DISCRETIONARY, 2200m
For R39 to R57 trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 332355 | Patrick Mahomes | 1 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Plugged past stragglers last week and more required to threaten this field. |
| 2 |  | 866624 | Brienne | 2 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Should show improvement on last week's run and generally safe beginner. Combos. |
| 3 | | 516446 | Barsukov | 3 | Ft | Luk Chin | Off the pace with similar runs in recent weeks. Fringe first 4 hope with a trip. |
| 4 | | 423342 | Eagle Hanover | 4 | Ft | Jay Abernethy | Bold, Tues. Didn't get her own way in front in previous run at PN. Always needed |
| 5 | | 167526 | Jasinova | 1 | 10 | Emily Johnson(J) | Run down over longer trip last week following a tidy 2nd. Adds to minors puzzle. |
| 6 | | 37X211 | Travelin Soldier | 2 | 10 | Tony Herlihy | Looks a trotter destined for bigger things on last two wins. Should win again. |
| 7 |  | 878654 | Nazareth | U1 | 20 | Zachary Butcher | Got too far back last week. Continues to be supported and can't be discounted. |
| 8 |  | 0000X5 | Walkinonsunshine | U2 | 20 | Josh Dickie | Solid enough resuming last week and in this line-up can play a strong role. E/W. |
| Best Bets: Travelin Soldier (6), Walkinonsunshine (8), Nazareth (7), Eagle Hanover (4) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Barsukov (2-03.3), Jasinova (2-03.4), Nazareth (2-03.8) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Walkinonsunshine to Robert & Jenna Dunn at Pukekohe | |||||||
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- Race 8
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OAKS & DERBY NIGHT 25 APR AT ALEX PARK 2YOF MOBILE PACE
$15,000, 2YO FILLIES, 1700m
For 2-year-old pacing fillies. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | | 53 | Lincoln Linda | 1 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Two bold runs to start career and tonight draws a much improved marble. Top pick |
| 2 | | 64 | Rivergirl Bella | 2 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Had her chance 2nd up, 21 Feb after tidy debut. Can improve further and place. |
| 3 | | Big Miki | 3 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Hard-held finishing 2nd to Master Savoy in 12 Feb trial. Has claims in her debut | |
| 4 | | Ms Collins | 4 | Ft | Tim Williams | Found line nicely when 3rd of 3 in recent trial. Market watch for her debut here | |
| 5 | | 1 | Angelic Copy | 5 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Dominated from the ace and defied rivals in 7 Feb debut. Rates despite wide draw |
| Best Bets: Lincoln Linda (1), Angelic Copy (5), Big Miki (3), Rivergirl Bella (2) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Angelic Copy (2-01.0) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
Runner Index
Allamericanplayer - Race 6
Amazing Captain - Race 2
American Muscle - Race 4
Anastasia Ashley - Race 3
Angelic Copy - Race 8
Ann Frank - Race 2
Aunty Rose - Race 2
Barbarossa - Race 1
Barsukov - Race 7
Beetastic - Race 1
Big Miki - Race 8
Brienne - Race 7
Busy Canoodling - Race 3
Chesinov - Race 3
Christies Art - Race 2
Debbie Lincoln - Race 1
Demon Blue - Race 1
Duchess Megxit - Race 5
Eagle Hanover - Race 7
Faith In Manchester - Race 4
Frisco Bay - Race 5
Hayley Mhor - Race 3
High Energy - Race 4
Horizon - Race 6
I Can Too - Race 2
Invisible - Race 5
Iron Brigade - Race 1
Jasinova - Race 7
Kissmeiloveyou - Race 3
Kyvalley Hotspur - Race 4
Le Major - Race 5
Light O Love - Race 3
Lincoln Linda - Race 8
Lincoln Lover - Race 6
Lord Popinjay - Race 4
Master Savoy - Race 2
Matai Phil - Race 5
Mediator - Race 2
Mighty Flying Lou - Race 1
Miki Mirage - Race 1
Ms Collins - Race 8
Nazareth - Race 7
Ohoka Connor - Race 5
Patrick Mahomes - Race 7
Prince Lincoln - Race 6
Ragnar Lothbrok - Race 2
Rahm - Race 6
Rivergirl Bella - Race 8
Romeo Foxtrot - Race 4
Royal Petite - Race 3
Roy Kent - Race 1
Shes All Legs - Race 3
Skipper - Race 5
Sunset Strip - Race 1
Sweet Mia - Race 2
Travelin Soldier - Race 7
Utah Blaze - Race 6
Walkinonsunshine - Race 7
Whats Up The Hill - Race 3
Wicked Wanda - Race 5