Auckland Trotting Club Inc
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- Race 1
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CLASSIQUE LANDSCAPERS MOBILE PACE
$25,000, 3YO & OLDER UP TO & INCLUDING R70, 2200m
For up to & including R70 pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | X85X04 | Bruntwood Brigade | 1 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Sound a 2nd row alley last week. Lands the ace tonight in higher graded affair. | |
| 2 | 72249X | Hooray Henry | 2 | Ft | David Butcher | 3 months off but handy performer drawn well with nice fresh record. Place hopes | |
| 3 | 305542 | Joes Rock | 3 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Charged late at Camb. after being badly held up. Nice alley and in the equation. | |
| 4 | 230728 | Always B Elite | 4 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Copped a tough trip when last here after bold 2nd. One of the brighter chances. | |
| 5 | 213849 | Two Eye See | 5 | Ft | Logan Hollis | Outfinished after working at Camb, 4 Apr. Tidy record here and clear place hope. | |
| 6 | 135351 | Matai Phil | 6 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Upset more favoured Camb. rivals doing best from trail. Minors in open line-up. | |
| 7 | 214317 | Always B You | 7 | Ft | John Dunn | Winner over this trip here, 21 Mar and beaten by wide draw next-up. In the mix. | |
| 8 | 142213 | The Surfer | 8 | Ft | Bob Butt | Extended lovely form-line with Camb placing, 4 Apr. Good enough to overcome draw | |
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| 9 | 144033 | Mhai Surfer Girl | 9 | Ft | Matthew White | Bold 3rd without all favours here, 11 Apr. Sure to be closing late with a gap. | |
| 10 | 04574X | Seaclusion | 10 | Ft | James Stormont | Back on a new campaign. Consistent mare with super fresh-up record. Quins & tris | |
| 11 | 32X841 | Cos I Can | 11 | Ft | Monika Ranger(J) | Bombed them late a fortnight back. Looking for similar from 2nd row alley. Cover | |
| Best Bets: The Surfer (8), Seaclusion (10), Mhai Surfer Girl (9), Joes Rock (3) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Always B You (1-56.7), Cos I Can (1-56.7), Seaclusion (1-57.3) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Always B Elite (4): BL-Off, Matai Phil (6): SL-Off, Seaclusion (10): BL-Off Legend | |||||||
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- Race 2
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LONE STAR ALEXANDRA PARK MOBILE TROT
$25,000, 3YO & OLDER UP TO & INCLUDING R65, 2200m
For up to & including R65 trotters. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 800864 | High Noon | 1 | Ft | Riley Harrison(J) | Nice effort to complete first 4 at Add, 9 Apr. This is harder but ace may help. | |
| 2 | 0P1224 | Trifolium | 2 | Ft | Robbie Close | Consistent enough in recent attempts but will need more in this line-up tonight. | |
| 3 | 890612 | Crazy | 3 | Ft | Nicky Chilcott | Backed up his Camb. win with late-closing 2nd here. Keep safe in tris & first 4s | |
| 4 | X16774 | Luby's Luck | 4 | Ft | Chris Alford | Useful after being held up here, 11 Apr. A few others look better winning hopes. | |
| 5 | 621324 | Castana | 5 | Ft | Taitlyn Hanara(J) | Has done nothing wrong since last victory and must be covered in multiples again | |
| 6 | 245456 | Taylad To Use | 6 | Ft | Todd Macfarlane | Solid 2 back then pulled a flat tyre a week later. Fringe first 4 prospect here | |
| 7 | 513378 | Walkinonsunshine | 7 | Ft | John Dunn | Couldn't get into it from her mark last week. Good enough prior to need covering | |
| 8 | 261313 | Hillbilly Blues | 8 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Just denied a fortnight ago here. Competitive tonight despite the tough marble. | |
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| 9 | 222025 | Voronov | 9 | Ft | Luk Chin | Battled away in gap last week. Tricky alley but his best could sneak a div here. | |
| 10 | 744X96 | Fearless | 10 | Ft | Blair Orange | Found the line with purpose a week ago. Can certainly add value to exotics here. | |
| 11 | 6428X5 | Magic Dash | 11 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Tidy resumption after galloping away, 11 Apr. Danger with natural improvement. | |
| 12 | 672622 | Faith In Manchester | 12 | Ft | Todd Mitchell | Tough as teak mare who has done everything but win in last couple. Top pick. | |
| 13 | 663283 | Tu Tangata | U1 | Ft | Bob Butt | Sound 3rd in latest run at Add. Faces tough task from the unruly mark in this. | |
| Best Bets: Faith In Manchester (12), Walkinonsunshine (7), Hillbilly Blues (8), Castana (5) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Crazy (2-00.1), Voronov (2-00.5), Walkinonsunshine (2-00.6) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Horse Movements: High Noon to Jim Cole at Pukekohe, Walkinonsunshine to Robert & Jenna Dunn at Pukekohe, Tu Tangata to Jim Cole at Pukekohe | |||||||
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- Race 3
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GALLAGHER INSURANCE YOUNG GUNS 2YOF SERIES HEAT 2 MOB PACE
$25,000, 2YO FILLIES MOBILE, 1700m
For 2-year-old pacing fillies. First 5 placed runners guaranteed automatic selection for the Final should they be nominated. Final $70,000 Group 2 to be run May 2nd, 2025.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 41 | The Queens Gambit | 1 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Dominant win in start 2, 11 Apr. Drawn to need full respect in harder assignment | |
| 2 | War Cry | 2 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Run down in recent trial here. Sure to be ready for debut and drawn a peach. | ||
| 3 | 11 | Ripples | 3 | Ft | Blair Orange | Aussie raider unbeaten in two starts. Ideally drawn and looks hard to contain. | |
| 4 | 64 | Cool For Cats | 4 | Ft | John Dunn | Sound if unspectacular in two Add outings. Still improving; first 4 fringes. | |
| 5 | Time For Change | 5 | Ft | David Butcher | Careered away in 2-horse trial, 16 Apr. Place claims if she can gain early spot. | ||
| 6 | 21 | Alecto | 6 | Ft | Chris Alford | Stylish winner at 2nd attempt, 6 Apr improving on debut 2nd. Solid place option | |
| 7 | Olympic Ko | 7 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Showed a nice turn of foot to take 10 Apr trial. Draw hurts but cover in combos. | ||
| 8 | 34 | Spirit Of Tupelo | 8 | Ft | Todd Mitchell | Lacked zip from the trail when last here and no luck with her draw here. Risking | |
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| 9 | 2 | River | 9 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Chased #1 stoutly despite botching the score-up, 11 Apr. Danger with late gaps. | |
| 10 | 111 | Angelic Copy | 10 | Ft | |||
| 11 | 53323 | Lincoln Linda | 11 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Has race-day experience on her rivals tonight but will be tested from this alley | |
| Best Bets: Ripples (3), River (9), Olympic Ko (7) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Alecto (1-56.6), The Queens Gambit (1-58.4) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Time For Change - 1st of 2, Auckland, 16/04/25, 1609m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-02.7, 800m: 59.4, 400m: 27.4, Margins: 10 len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Spirit Of Tupelo (8): BL-On Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: The Queens Gambit to Derek Balle at Pukekohe, Ripples to Mark & Nathan Purdon at Matamata | |||||||
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- Race 4
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BRECKON FARMS YOUNG GUNS 2YO C&G SERIES HEAT 2 MOB PACE
$25,000, 2YO COLTS & GELDINGS MOBILE, 1700m
For 2-year-old pacing colts & geldings. First 5 placed runners guaranteed automatic selection for the Final should they be nominated. Final $100,000 Group 1 to be run May 2nd, 2025.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 42284 | Lincoln Lover | 1 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Sound from the markers at Camb. after copping tough trip here. Combos from draw. | |
| 2 | 213 | Allamericanplayer | 2 | Ft | Tim Williams | Too sharp 2 back then useful after easing off gate, 21 Mar. Drawn to play a role | |
| 3 | 3 | Fitzroy | 3 | Ft | Chris Alford | Overcame gear problems to claim 3rd at HQ. Closer draw and looms large tonight. | |
| 4 | 12 | Fugitive | 4 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Reeled in by Andretti at Camb after dominant debut win here. Major contender. | |
| 5 | 34 | Lookin Snazzy | 5 | Ft | Bob Butt | Solid in two Add runs but will need to show more zip from a tricky alley tonight | |
| 6 | 21 | Andretti(AUS) | 6 | Ft | Blair Orange | Got the job done after a nice trip at Camb. Chased Fugitive prior. E/W prospect. | |
| 7 | 31473 | Prince Lincoln | 7 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Tidy effort in last Camb. outing but faces a tough task from wider alley tonight | |
| 8 | Rattle My Cage | 8 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Sound in trials/workouts but on debut from the widest alley looks up against it. | ||
| Best Bets: Fugitive (4), Fitzroy (3), Andretti(AUS) (6), Allamericanplayer (2) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Andretti(AUS) (1-55.7), Fugitive (1-58.2), Allamericanplayer (2-02.4) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Lookin Snazzy (5): P-Off Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Fugitive to Derek Balle at Pukekohe, Lookin Snazzy to Jim Cole at Pukekohe | |||||||
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- Race 5
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PASCOES THE JEWELLERS NORTHERN OAKS MOBILE PACE (Gr1)
$100,000, 3YO FILLIES, 2700m
For 3-year-old pacing fillies.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 35X622 | Arafura | 1 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Strong performances to snare brace of 2nd's. Keep safe in combos from the ace. | |
| 2 | 5X3430 | Beetastic | 2 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Galloped out of it at Camb, but earlier runs this campaign tidy. First 4 fringes | |
| 3 | 6X5954 | Allets | 3 | Ft | John Dunn | OK without looking like a winner in last couple. Others look better hopes again. | |
| 4 | D11131 | Beside Me | 4 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Untested after finding the front here last week. Expect another victory tonight. | |
| 5 | 121X11 | Stella Rouge | 5 | Ft | Tim Williams | Looking to remain unbeaten this campaign after contrasting wins. Danger to fave. | |
| 6 | 4758X1 | Sweet Maggie Mae | 6 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Resumed with authority winning here last week. Rivals drawn inside; minors best. | |
| 7 | 03X237 | Winelight | 7 | Ft | Matthew White | Weakened after working at Camb, 4 Apr. Tried hard behind #5 prior. Place roughie | |
| 8 | 525743 | Youretheonethatiwant | 8 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Stuck bravely after improving to the death last week. Faces similar task here. | |
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| 9 | 215412 | Without You | 9 | Ft | Blair Orange | Had her chance behind Beside Me last week from the trail. Throw into multiples. | |
| Best Bets: Beside Me (4), Stella Rouge (5), Arafura (1), Without You (9) | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Beetastic (2): BL-Off, Winelight (7): BL-On Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Arafura to Matthew White at Clevedon, Beside Me to Derek Balle at Pukekohe, Winelight to Matthew White at Clevedon | |||||||
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- Race 6
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BRECKON FARMS NORTHERN TROTTING DERBY MOBILE TROT (Gr1)
$100,000, 3YO, 2700m
For 3-year-old trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 112796 | Travelin Soldier | 1 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | OK from this alley 2 weeks ago. Place value with cosy trip over extra distance. | |
| 2 | 1118X0 | Ya Eejit Ya | 2 | Ft | Emily Johnson(J) | Couldn't muster resuming at Camb. W'out placings since. Consider for combos. | |
| 3 | 355X81 | Ya Rite Darl | 3 | Ft | Tim Williams | Gave nothing else a chance last week over 1700m. Drawn to go forward; place hope | |
| 4 | X652X2 | Higher Power | 4 | Ft | Scott Phelan | Led the valiant chase of stable-mate, 11Apr. Represents the biggest danger again | |
| 5 | 213X34 | Crackerjack | 5 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Couldn't clear a pocket early enough last week. Should run out the 2700m; combos | |
| 6 | 53X117 | Illicit Love | 6 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Broke when taking the lane, 11 Apr. Impressive wins to start campaign; must have | |
| 7 | 927122 | Hillbilly | 7 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Bold 2nd's since his win here, NYE. Can grab a slice despite the wide alley. | |
| 8 | 82X322 | Frazzled | 8 | Ft | Riley Harrison(J) | Yet to miss a cheque this campaign but will need to work from wide alley. 1st4s. | |
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| 9 | 3X215 | Tyrons Strapping Lad | 9 | Ft | John Dunn | Sound course debut last week. Drawn for economical trip over 2700m. Place cover. | |
| 10 | 552X1 | Youneverknow | 10 | Ft | |||
| 11 | X16774 | Luby's Luck | 11 | Ft | |||
| 12 | 1131X7 | Habibti Pat | 12 | Ft | Blair Orange | Got it wrong in a fresh state last week carrying strong support. Give another go | |
| 13 | 221131 | Waterloo Station | 13 | Ft | Bob Butt | Too sharp in latest Add run and brings impressive form-line to first look here. | |
| 14 | 1111X1 | Meant To Be | U1 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Did it with ease 2 weeks ago extending winning streak. Hard to see beaten again. | |
| 15 | 426X13 | Final Approach | U2 | Ft | Todd Mitchell | Backed up winning resumption with gritty placing. Don't ignore in tris/first 4s. | |
| Best Bets: Meant To Be (14), Higher Power (4), Illicit Love (6), Habibti Pat (12) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Waterloo Station (2-04.3) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Habibti Pat to John Dickie at Clevedon, Waterloo Station to Jim Cole at Pukekohe | |||||||
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- Race 7
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WOODLANDS STUD NORTHERN DERBY MOBILE PACE (Gr1)
$200,000, 3YO, 2700m
For 3-year-old pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 11X312 | Marketplace | 1 | Ft | Craig Ferguson | Couldn't grab Got The Chocolates after getting back last week. Drawn to atone. | |
| 2 | 4X1161 | Runkle Crunch | 2 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Winner of 3 from 4 this campaign doing it easy in small field, 11 Apr. Multiples | |
| 3 | 5X2231 | Got The Chocolates | 3 | Ft | John Dunn | Stalled Marketplace last week over shorter trip. Will offer sternest opposition. | |
| 4 | 042995 | The Jolly Roger | 4 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Failed to quicken from nice trip a week ago. Will need more from similar alley. | |
| 5 | 367046 | Sugar Ray Lincoln | 5 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Just battling of late from closer marbles. Hard to see featuring in the finish. | |
| 6 | 134521 | Greased Lightnin | 6 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Too slick a week ago and another wide alley to use tonight. Tris and first 4s. | |
| 7 | 462X13 | Turn O The Tide | 7 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Resumed with easy win from the front here and nice 2nd up effort. Draw no assist | |
| 8 | 4X4313 | Bettors Anvil | 8 | Ft | Tim Williams | Run down after holding the lead last week. Chances are reduced from this alley. | |
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| 9 | 84X475 | Captain Sampson | 9 | Ft | Tony Cameron | Had his chance here, 11 Apr. Should land a plum spot but must show improvement. | |
| 10 | 112544 | Midnight Miki | 10 | Ft | Blair Orange | Tidy enough behind race rivals in latest runs to throw into combos for value. | |
| Best Bets: Marketplace (1), Got The Chocolates (3), Runkle Crunch (2), Captain Sampson (9) | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Marketplace to Jeremy Young at Pukekohe | |||||||
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- Race 8
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H R FISKEN & SONS ANZAC CUP HANDICAP TROT (Gr1)
$100,000, DISCRETIONARY, 2200m
For all trotters. Please Note: This race has a maximum back mark of 10m.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 493403 | Matty A | 1 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Eyecatcher last week to find 3rd albeit in a gap. Rough place hope with his best | |
| 2 | 512411 | Eyre I Will | 2 | Ft | Sailesh Abernethy | Made it 3 from past 5 runs with 11 Apr success. This is a much harder assignment | |
| 3 | 2286X2 | Mighty Logan | 3 | Ft | John Dunn | Resumed in style to claim 2nd at Add. A must for combo bets in course debut. | |
| 4 | 5X6313 | Mr Love | 4 | Ft | Matthew White | Game behind stable-mate 2 weeks ago here. Can't be left off exotic tickets again | |
| 5 | 135731 | High Energy | 5 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Showed zip to win off 30m after mid-race move last week. First 4 fringes tonight | |
| 6 | 214465 | Midnight Dash | 6 | Ft | Craig Ferguson | Less than 3L from Muscle Mountain when last here. Another in the combos equation | |
| 7 | 315810 | Jasinova | 7 | Ft | Luk Chin | Dropped away last week over this journey after leading throughout prior. Risking | |
| 8 | 0X1135 | Bet N Win | 1 | 10 | |||
| 9 | 214422 | Queen Elida | 2 | 10 | Chris Alford | The bridesmaid in her two NZ outings & clear contender for another placing here. | |
| 10 | 411127 | One Over All | 3 | 10 | Gavin Smith | Outkicked behind Bet N Win at Add, 14 Mar. Will need favours to figure tonight. | |
| 11 | 211274 | Not As Promised | 4 | 10 | Josh Dickie | Run down after finding the front a lap out, 11 Apr. Fringe first 4 hope in this. | |
| 12 | 119216 | Oscar Bonavena | 5 | 10 | Blair Orange | Broke behind the gate at Camb. Just 2 wins here from 15 but awfully hard to beat | |
| 13 | 113241 | Muscle Mountain | U1 | 10 | Ben Hope | Too strong for Queen Elida 2 weeks ago. Enviable record here and obvious danger | |
| Best Bets: Oscar Bonavena (12), Muscle Mountain (13), Queen Elida (9) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Oscar Bonavena (2-00.5), High Energy (2-01.4), Eyre I Will (2-01.8) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Jasinova (7): RD-Off Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Mr Love to John Dickie at Clevedon, Midnight Dash to John Dickie at Clevedon, Bet N Win to Steve & Amanda Telfer at Papakura, Queen Elida to Michelle Wallis & Bernie Hackett at Waiuku, One Over All to Adrienne Matthews at Waiuku, Not As Promised to Steve & Amanda Telfer at Papakura, Muscle Mountain to John Dickie at Clevedon | |||||||
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- Race 9
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DAWSON HARFORD NZ MESSENGER MOBILE PACE (Gr1)
$100,000, FFA, 2700m
For all pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 334662 | Republican Party | 1 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Bold mile effort 2 weeks back. Should further improve lean course stats from ace | |
| 2 | 257762 | Invisible | 2 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Strong 2nd from wider alley in lesser field, 11 Apr. Combos spice with a smother | |
| 3 | 212473 | Rakero Rocket | 3 | Ft | Gavin Smith | No hope at Camb. but closed hard when clear here over mile since. In minors mix. | |
| 4 | 143306 | Little Spike | 4 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Sound over the mile here after getting checked early at Camb. Trip suits better. | |
| 5 | 315108 | Jolimont | 5 | Ft | David Butcher | Poor since winning sprint trip here. Tidy record overall but needs improvement. | |
| 6 | 0X8912 | Chase A Dream | 6 | Ft | Blair Orange | Smart mile win at Camb. then closed hard for 2200m 2nd. One of many chances. | |
| 7 | 2X7298 | Ohoka Connor | 7 | Ft | Tim Williams | Contained from tough marbles in Camb attempts. Faces another stern test here. | |
| 8 | 596551 | We Walk By Faith | 8 | Ft | Matthew White | Returned to the winners circle with punishing burst, 11 Apr. Hope despite alley. | |
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| 9 | 616265 | Mo'unga | 9 | Ft | Robbie Close | Devoid of luck since venturing north. Look out if he's within cooey late. On top | |
| 10 | 218110 | Don't Stop Dreaming | 10 | Ft | Craig Ferguson | Beaten a long way out of Camb after working early. Clear danger on her best form | |
| Best Bets: Republican Party (1), Mo'unga (9), Chase A Dream (6), Don't Stop Dreaming (10) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Republican Party (1-56.4), Rakero Rocket (1-57.3), Don't Stop Dreaming (1-57.5) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Jolimont (5): BL-Off Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Republican Party to Derek Balle at Pukekohe, Rakero Rocket to Matthew White at Clevedon, We Walk By Faith to Matthew White at Clevedon, Mo'unga to Jeremy Young at Pukekohe, Don't Stop Dreaming to Matthew White at Clevedon | |||||||
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- Race 10
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AUCKLAND CO-OP TAXIS 300-3000 MOBILE PACE
$20,000, 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 | 22X26 | Princess Gracy | 1 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Rough in her gait when 6th at Camb after run of 2nd's. Major hope from the ace. | |
| 2 | 2297 | Iron Heart | 2 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Couldn't stick when last here but showed enough in first 2 runs for combos cover | |
| 3 | 532X62 | Tytate | 3 | Ft | Matthew White | Just denied after doing plenty here, 11 Apr. Drawn to go forward and big chance. | |
| 4 | 377536 | Stella Maris | 4 | Ft | Andre Poutama | No danger from wide alley 2 weeks ago. Will require luck in the running tonight. | |
| 5 | 7944 | Aunty Rose | 5 | Ft | Logan Hollis | Latest runs for 4th have both had merit and she's a must for combos again here. | |
| 6 | 33446X | Franco Salah | 6 | Ft | Tony Cameron | Solid end to last campaign and with recent w'out 2nd will attract some support. | |
| 7 | 432X | Crumsy | 7 | Ft | Blair Orange | Recent w'out winner resuming. Showed ability in 1st campaign; can overcome alley | |
| 8 | 8 | Big Herb | 8 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | No dash on debut a fortnight ago and faces a tough assignment from draw tonight. | |
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| 9 | Tight Lines | 9 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Has won a couple of w'outs in what has been a decent prep. Draw may work out. | ||
| 10 | Mick Konstantin | 10 | Ft | Jay Abernethy | Unbeaten in last two w'outs here from the front. Minors hope from 2nd row draw. | ||
| Best Bets: Tytate (3), Princess Gracy (1), Crumsy (7), Aunty Rose (5) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Mick Konstantin - 1st of 4, Auckland, 27/02/25, 2050m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-37.0, 800m: 58.1, 400m: 27.8, Margins: 2 1/4len, 2 1/2len, 14 len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Crumsy (7): BL-On Legend | |||||||