Auckland Trotting Club Inc
Monday, 6 April
- Race Number:
- Race 1
- Race Time:
NORTHLAND WELCOMES HARNESS BACK AFTER 11 YEARS MOB PACE
$10,000, 3YO & OLDER R35 TO R40 MOBILE AMATEUR DRIVERS, 2100m
For R35 to R40 3yo-&-older pacers. This race is for Amateur Drivers only and has a Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Earnings in the last 4 starts numbering sequentially from 1.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 80X787 | In The Summertime | 1 | Ft | Bruce Hadley | Has made little impression this campaign but has freshened and the ace an assist |
| 2 |  | 325776 | Maria Kirilenko | 2 | Ft | Cliff Wilson | Just fair in Feb Palmy attempts. Draw upgrade here and capable of a minor role. |
| 3 |  | 164066 | Mary Magdalene | 3 | Ft | Craig Sharpe | OK Camb efforts of late and another to consider for combos in this line-up. |
| 4 |  | 054999 | Pass Code | 4 | Ft | ||
| 5 |  | 644075 | Santanna Mach | 5 | Ft | Cheree Wigg | Continues to battle away and overdue a placing. Cover in tris and 1st4s today. |
| 6 |  | 933453 | Benson Dude | 6 | Ft | John Kriechbaumer | Tidy last Thurs at PN. Could use gate speed again today. Looks a major prospect. |
| 7 |  | 742454 | Lukaku | 7 | Ft | Jeff Darby | Solid without threatening in last couple at Camb. One of many minor hopes here. |
| 8 |  | 221387 | Commander Lincoln | 8 | Ft | Andrew Sharpe | Contained off a similar marble, 26 Mar. Previous form good and can't be ignored. |
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| 9 |  | 986178 | Tugawar | 9 | Ft | James Brownlee | Gobbled up on a slushy Camb track 11 days ago. Tough but requring luck from draw |
| Best Bets: Benson Dude (6), Commander Lincoln (8), Lukaku (7), In The Summertime (1) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Santanna Mach (1-57.4), Maria Kirilenko (1-58.0), Benson Dude (1-58.3) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: In The Summertime (1): ACD-Off, Maria Kirilenko (2): SL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 2
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HAPPY 5TH BIRTHDAY - ADELINE EDMONDS TROT
$12,500, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER, 2100m
For 3yo-&-older trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | Stina Blackstenius | 1 | Ft | Sailesh Abernethy | Debutant who lands a tricky alley today. Fair at trials and happy taking notes. | |
| 2 |  | Power Seeker | 2 | Ft | Todd Macfarlane | Pipped Kamilla in 24 Mar trial gapping the rest. Entitled to support on debut. | |
| 3 |  | 49 | What A Surprise | 3 | Ft | Matthew Pemberton | Manners have hurt his hopes in both starts. May pay to throw into combos today. |
| 4 | | Norman The Conqueror | 4 | Ft | Taitlyn Hanara(J) | Run down in trial by stable-mate, 17 Mar. Consider for multiple best in this. | |
| 5 |  | 0 | Ishtar | 5 | Ft | Tony Cameron | Galloped when handy on debut, 27 Mar after leading out. Allow another chance. |
| 6 | | 8X | Atmosfear | 6 | Ft | ||
| 7 |  | 864335 | Bonny Parker | 7 | Ft | Kate Coppins(J) | Outfinished after working at Akld, 27 Mar. Pair of 3rd's prior goo form for this |
| 8 | | 862XPX | Kamilla | U1 | Ft | Ollie Gregory(J) | Showed ability down South and close 2nd to #2 in recent trial. Must include here |
| 9 |  | 6556X0 | Im A Rockstar | U2 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Gapped resuming at Alex Park. Outside first 4 prospect with quick improvement. |
| 10 |  | 2X2583 | Aldebaran What | U3 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Bagged another placing, 27 Mar and with full manners looks the one to beat today |
| 11 | | 362P77 | Mechanica | U4 | Ft | Jay Abernethy | Mixing her manners but has grabbed placings when on her game. Combos include. |
| Best Bets: Aldebaran What (10), Power Seeker (2), Kamilla (8), Bonny Parker (7) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Power Seeker - 1st of 7, Auckland, 24/03/26, 2500m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-27.8, 800m: 64.2, 400m: 30.4, Margins: 1/2 head, 14 len, 19 len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Mechanica (11): FD-Off, RD-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 3
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ELECT TO LIVE - 2002 NZ HORSE OF THE YEAR MOBILE PACE
$12,500, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER, 2100m
For 3yo-&-older pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 25 | Mr Putt | 1 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Luckless 2nd-up after promising debut. Can dominate from the ace today; top pick |
| 2 |  | 635626 | Loveable Rogue | 2 | Ft | James Stormont | Solid, Thurs after strong effort, 19 Mar. Placed on grass and in the equation. |
| 3 |  | 923578 | The Miki Taker | 3 | Ft | Emily Johnson(J) | No dash on Thurs following mistake 26 Mar. Draw decent but needing improvement. |
| 4 | | 07X2 | Lexington Queen | 4 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Bold debut at Ash, 22 Feb and Akld trial winner since. Clear danger from marble. |
| 5 | | 537045 | Magenta | 5 | Ft | Holly Moralde Sands(J) | Stuck on from tough trip, 26 Mar. Deserves a change of luck & offers good value. |
| 6 | | 725324 | Always Be Kind | 6 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Continues to race well and deserves inclusion on multipes here despite the alley |
| 7 |  | 722647 | Valerei | 7 | Ft | David Butcher | Solid 26 Mar Camb run from same alley then worked too hard, Thurs. Draw hurts. |
| 8 |  | Love It | 8 | Ft | Tim Hall | Solid prep for today's debut but will require luck from the outside of the arm. | |
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| 9 |  | 45809 | Kaliopi | 9 | Ft | Owen Gillies | Got it wrong when last produced on grass. Likely to get cushy trip; 1st4 roughie |
| 10 | | 649 | Better Be Sweet | 10 | Ft | Todd Macfarlane | Never close in recent Camb attempt following tidy 4th. Minors best off 2nd row. |
| Best Bets: Mr Putt (1), Lexington Queen (4), Magenta (5), Loveable Rogue (2) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Lexington Queen - 1st of 4, Auckland, 24/03/26, 2050m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-35.2, 800m: 57.8, 400m: 28.5, Margins: nose, 2 1/2len, 1 len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Better Be Sweet (10): BL-On, Magenta (5): BL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 4
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REMEMBERING SHANE HAYES - RUAKAKA HARNESS LEGEND TROT
$12,500, 3YO & OLDER R35 TO R41, 2100m
For R35 to R41 3yo-&-older trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 123571 | Eagle Hanover | 1 | Ft | Kate Coppins(J) | Too smart for her Palmy rivals 6 days ago. Has won on grass and a live hope here |
| 2 | | 756462 | Brienne | 2 | Ft | Andre Poutama | First look at this surface but 27 Mar run had plenty of merit. Throw into combos |
| 3 |  | 481565 | Aldebaran Redwood | 3 | Ft | Sheryl Wigg | Now with Sheryl Wigg after a nice run of form in Canty. Grass form strong; rates |
| 4 | | 516424 | Patrick Mahomes | 4 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Racing solidly at Alex Park and on grass debut looks capable of a bold showing. |
| 5 | | 648798 | Yurok | 5 | Ft | Sailesh Abernethy | Struggling in recent assignments and hard to recommend in his first go on grass. |
| 6 |  | 135635 | Conrad H | 6 | Ft | Brooke Wilkins(J) | Sound 13 Mar run and looking to extend impeccable grass stats today. Must cover. |
| 7 | | 66X928 | Kumanovo | U1 | Ft | James Stormont | Run down at Camb before costly gallop at Akld. Best required to play a part here |
| 8 | | 817809 | Caviar Noire | U2 | Ft | Owen Gillies | Winner on grass last Jan but recent manners are a concern. Take on trust today. |
| 9 | | 080205 | Paradise Ali | U3 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Didn't get favours at Camb. Mixes form but more than capable if caught in mood. |
| 10 |  | 747002 | Busy Canoodling | U4 | Ft | David Butcher | Denied after strong Camb bid, 26 Mar. Obvious hope if she puts it all together. |
| Best Bets: Aldebaran Redwood (3), Conrad H (6), Patrick Mahomes (4), Brienne (2) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Yurok (2-03.3), Eagle Hanover (2-03.8), Conrad H (2-03.9) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
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- Race 5
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CHEQUER BOARD - THE PRIDE OF TANGITERORIA MOB PACE
$12,500, 4YO & OLDER R35 TO R45 MOBILE JUN.DRV, 2100m
For R35 to R45 4yo-&-older pacers. This race is for Junior Drivers only and has a Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes numbering sequentially from 1. Rating Penalty Free Race.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | 87794X | Reet Petite | 1 | Ft | Darnika Williams(J) | First look at the grass today resuming. Outside 1st hope if she remains handy. |
| 2 | | 757X70 | Dear God | 2 | Ft | Devon Towers(J) | OK at Camb 2nd-up after being put into the race. Drawn to lead and can feature. |
| 3 | | 757043 | Miki Mirage | 3 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Bold in latest Camb runs and from the handy alley is sure to carry heavy support |
| 4 | | 71530 | King Tide | 4 | Ft | Ollie Gregory(J) | Not competitive, Thurs but fought on after waiting for gap, 26 Mar. Place claims |
| 5 | | 788X9X | Aventador | 5 | Ft | Alicia Harrison(J) | Showed ability early in career but has had his issues since. Market guide today. |
| 6 | | 509331 | Rasmussin Effect | 6 | Ft | Kate Coppins(J) | Rewarded followers with punishibng Taupo win, 26 Jan. Must respect on the grass. |
| 7 |  | 143139 | Sea Of Love | 7 | Ft | Taitlyn Hanara(J) | Rare miss, 19 Mar but did have an excuse. Can get handy early and must include. |
| 8 | | 263904 | Caulfield | 8 | Ft | Brooke Wilkins(J) | Sound Camb attempt, 26 Mar. Draw no help but terridic grass record. Combos must. |
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| 9 |  | 171496 | Muchacho | 9 | Ft | Harrison Orange(J) | Not pacing fluently in Feb Akld runs. Twiced place on grass and needs respecting |
| 10 | | 775475 | Murtle The Turtle | 10 | Ft | Holly Moralde Sands(J) | Solid from the breeze at Camb recently. Never too far away; fringe first 4 hope. |
| 11 |  | 037358 | Proviseur | 11 | Ft | Emily Johnson(J) | Seeking 3rd grass track success today. Has claims despite tendency to over-race. |
| Best Bets: Miki Mirage (3), Aventador (5), Sea Of Love (7), King Tide (4) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Proviseur (1-57.4), Muchacho (1-57.9), Miki Mirage (1-58.5) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Muchacho (9): P-Off, Murtle The Turtle (10): FD-Off, RD-On, Proviseur (11): FD-Off, P-On, RD-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 6
- Race Time:
NEVILLE BROS - WATCH ME TROT CUP HANDICAP TROT
$20,000, 3YO & OLDER R44 & FASTER DISCRETIONARY, 2100m
For R44 & faster 3yo-&-older trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | 976224 | Santapazienza | 1 | Ft | Harrison Orange(J) | Racing with purpose and in his grass debut can be competitive off the front tape |
| 2 | | 327997 | Sans Au Revoir | 2 | Ft | Roydon Downey | No dash in his latest attempts but grass track winner last year so must respect. |
| 3 | | 27960X | Travelin Soldier | 3 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Showed ability winning twice early in career. Two recent w'outs and can show up. |
| 4 | | 146156 | Tinkerbelle | 4 | Ft | Ollie Gregory(J) | Contained on Thurs. Devoid of luck prior and seeking 4th grass placing. Consider |
| 5 | | 518211 | Luca | 1 | 10 | Emily Johnson(J) | Doubled-up winning at Camb, 26 Mar. Promising trotter and major player again. |
| 6 |  | 525656 | Westar Milly | 2 | 10 | David Butcher | No match for Hillbilly at Akld, 27 Mar. This easier and enjoys grass. Blow-out. |
| 7 | | 142019 | Hill Billie Bundy | 3 | 10 | Peter Ferguson | Luckless behind Higher Power, 20 Mar after a spell. Has claims in open line-up. |
| 8 |  | 658546 | Kaipaki Jack | 4 | 10 | Sailesh Abernethy | Solid in decent field when last produced. Does this right and 1st4 fringe hope. |
| 9 |  | 583487 | Eyre I Will | U1 | 10 | Maurice McKendry | Down on form but proven grass track performer racing out of new barn here. Cover |
| 10 | | 322436 | Castana | 1 | 20 | Taitlyn Hanara(J) | Model of consistency and should find a spot with manners. Needed on all tickets. |
| 11 | | 001260 | Confessional | 1 | 40 | Crystal Hackett(J) | No grass form since winning at Meth back in 2022. A-game required from handicap. |
| Best Bets: Luca (5), Castana (10), Hill Billie Bundy (7), Santapazienza (1) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Eyre I Will (2-01.8), Castana (2-02.7), Sans Au Revoir (2-03.4) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Eyre I Will (9): BL-Off, Luca (5): P-Off, Sans Au Revoir (2): P-Off, BL-On, Travelin Soldier (3): RD-Off, P-On, FD-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 7
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RUAKAKA BEACHFRONT MOTEL NORTHLAND CUP MOBILE PACE
$15,000, 3YO & OLDER UP TO & INCLUDING R52, 2100m
For up to & including R52 3yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating numbering sequentially from 1.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | | 969669 | Tasi Ahnau | 1 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Couldnt' back up improved 27 Feb showing a month later. First 4 fringes on grass |
| 2 | | 164066 | Mary Magdalene | 2 | Ft | ||
| 3 | | 510549 | Clouding Over | 3 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | First look at grass in start 75 today. Needs considering on combo tickets from 3 |
| 4 | | 812349 | Jaccka Opa | 4 | Ft | Kate Coppins(J) | Racing well and has the grass form on the board. Danger with last run at them. |
| 5 |  | 436282 | Waltzing With Miki | 5 | Ft | Benjamin Butcher | Bold 2nd's either side of an interrupted run, 19 Mar. Major player once again. |
| 6 | | 56X665 | Ohoka Achilles | 6 | Ft | Owen Gillies | Mixed Camb attempts in last half of Mar. Races well on grass and combos spice. |
| 7 | | 560184 | Rushkinoff | 7 | Ft | Sheryl Wigg | Tracked leader from 2nd row at Camb and tried hrad. Luck required from draw here |
| 8 | | 612170 | Tipstar | 8 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Early mistake put paid to Camb hopes, 19 Mar. Placed on grass but marble hurts. |
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| 9 | | 137153 | Midfrew Lucre | 9 | Ft | Jay Abernethy | Earned another cheque with bold PN placing last week. Minors best from 2nd row. |
| 10 | | 263533 | Louezyana | 10 | Ft | David Butcher | Flashed on Thurs after strong run, 27 Mar. Ratings suggest he will be too sharp. |
| Best Bets: Louezyana (10), Jaccka Opa (4), Waltzing With Miki (5), Clouding Over (3) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Louezyana (1-57.2), Ohoka Achilles (1-57.3), Midfrew Lucre (1-57.4) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Louezyana (10): RD-Off, Rushkinoff (7): RD-Off, FD-On, Waltzing With Miki (5): BL-On Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 8
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40 YRS SINCE MISTER SQUARE'S 80M EPIC WIN @ RUAKAKA TROT
$12,500, R36 WITH COND., 2100m
For trotters with 1 win for lifetime. Also R36 horses with winning stakes up to and including $9500 for lifetime.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | | 846088 | Shes All Legs | 1 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Worked too hard, 20 Mar after being held up prior. Generally safe; place claims. |
| 2 | | 441648 | Valentina Shevchenko | 2 | Ft | Darnika Williams(J) | No hope after early mistake on day 2 at Man. Combos hope with her best manners. |
| 3 |  | 552583 | Mass Disruption | 3 | Ft | ||
| 4 | | 920124 | B D Castleton | 4 | Ft | Tony Cameron | Hampered in last run following 2 strong showings. Looks the one to beat today. |
| 5 | | 777687 | Skee Princess | 5 | Ft | Tim Hall | Broke in front at Alex Park, 13 Feb but overall form bleak and hard to recommend |
| 6 | | 047000 | Helsingor | 6 | Ft | Harrison Orange(J) | Compounded in last Akld outing and out of form for some time. Not required. |
| 7 | | 686734 | Brother Johnson | U1 | Ft | David Butcher | Within 2L of PN winner, 12 Mar and battled away at Camb since. Loves grass; E/W. |
| 8 |  | 56597X | Cyclone Sala | U2 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Spelled after 19 Dec miss at Akld. Contained in both w'outs; check market moves. |
| 9 | | 7X5639 | Royal Secret | U3 | Ft | Todd Macfarlane | Did well after breaking, 30 Jan and mistake costly since. Capable of going close |
| 10 | | 610976 | Alex Pereira | U4 | Ft | Sailesh Abernethy | Contained since his maiden win at Camb last Nov. Entitled to start at long odds. |
| Best Bets: B D Castleton (4), Brother Johnson (7), Royal Secret (9), Shes All Legs (1) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: B D Castleton (2-06.6), Cyclone Sala (2-07.2), Alex Pereira (2-07.9) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Brother Johnson (7): FD-Off, RD-On, Skee Princess (5): BL-Off Legend | |||||||
Runner Index
Aldebaran Redwood - Race 4
Aldebaran What - Race 2
Alex Pereira - Race 8
Always Be Kind - Race 3
Atmosfear - Race 2
Aventador - Race 5
B D Castleton - Race 8
Benson Dude - Race 1
Better Be Sweet - Race 3
Bonny Parker - Race 2
Brienne - Race 4
Brother Johnson - Race 8
Busy Canoodling - Race 4
Castana - Race 6
Caulfield - Race 5
Caviar Noire - Race 4
Clouding Over - Race 7
Commander Lincoln - Race 1
Confessional - Race 6
Conrad H - Race 4
Cyclone Sala - Race 8
Dear God - Race 5
Eagle Hanover - Race 4
Eyre I Will - Race 6
Helsingor - Race 8
Hill Billie Bundy - Race 6
Im A Rockstar - Race 2
In The Summertime - Race 1
Ishtar - Race 2
Jaccka Opa - Race 7
Kaipaki Jack - Race 6
Kaliopi - Race 3
Kamilla - Race 2
King Tide - Race 5
Kumanovo - Race 4
Lexington Queen - Race 3
Louezyana - Race 7
Loveable Rogue - Race 3
Love It - Race 3
Luca - Race 6
Lukaku - Race 1
Magenta - Race 3
Maria Kirilenko - Race 1
Mass Disruption - Race 8
Mechanica - Race 2
Midfrew Lucre - Race 7
Miki Mirage - Race 5
Mr Putt - Race 3
Muchacho - Race 5
Murtle The Turtle - Race 5
Norman The Conqueror - Race 2
Ohoka Achilles - Race 7
Paradise Ali - Race 4
Pass Code - Race 1
Patrick Mahomes - Race 4
Power Seeker - Race 2
Proviseur - Race 5
Rasmussin Effect - Race 5
Reet Petite - Race 5
Royal Secret - Race 8
Rushkinoff - Race 7
Sans Au Revoir - Race 6
Santanna Mach - Race 1
Santapazienza - Race 6
Sea Of Love - Race 5
Shes All Legs - Race 8
Skee Princess - Race 8
Stina Blackstenius - Race 2
Tasi Ahnau - Race 7
The Miki Taker - Race 3
Tinkerbelle - Race 6
Tipstar - Race 7
Travelin Soldier - Race 6
Tugawar - Race 1
Valentina Shevchenko - Race 8
Valerei - Race 3
Waltzing With Miki - Race 7
Westar Milly - Race 6
What A Surprise - Race 2
Yurok - Race 4