Auckland Trotting Club Inc
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- Race 1
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"THE ALEX" THE PLACE TO CELEBRATE MOTHER'S DAY MOBILE PACE
$23,250, 3YO & OLDER, WITH COND., 2200m
For pacers with 1 to 2 wins for lifetime. Please Note: This race has an open draw.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 558785 | Sea Of Love | 1 | Ft | Todd Macfarlane | Did a decent job at Camb and has form here. The ace certainly aids place hopes. | |
| 2 | 121334 | Roy Kent | 2 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Continues strong run of form when sound 4th behind smart types. Nice E/W chance. | |
| 3 | 771526 | Sunset Strip | 3 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Weakened out after working behind #8 last week. Better draw here and combos hope | |
| 4 | 307753 | Mike Ross | 4 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Closed nicely when clear in similar field a week ago. Tris and first 4 prospect. | |
| 5 | 126828 | The Bettor Deal | 5 | Ft | Blair Orange | Eased down a long way out last week. Nice effort prior and drawn a little closer | |
| 6 | 5X0491 | Bruntwood Brigade | 6 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Found the trail and too slick at the business end, 2 May. Can't be overlooked. | |
| 7 | 12114 | Words | 7 | Ft | Andre Poutama | First time out of the quinella last week when 4th after racing keenly. Promising | |
| 8 | 965354 | Lukaku | 8 | Ft | |||
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| 9 | 67X071 | Debrief | 9 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Got it down with authority at Camb, 22 Apr. Luck required tonight from 2nd row. | |
| 10 | 14596X | Gotta Go Miki | 10 | Ft | |||
| Best Bets: Roy Kent (2), Words (7), The Bettor Deal (5), Sea Of Love (1) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Words (1-56.9), Sunset Strip (1-58.7), Bruntwood Brigade (1-58.8) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Roy Kent (2): BL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 2
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TAB - METRO TROTTERS SERIES HEAT 1 MOBILE TROT
$20,000, 3YO & OLDER R48 TO R54, WITH COND., 2200m
For R48 to R54 trotters. Also horses with up to 2 wins for lifetime. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid. Heat Wins Penalty Free. First 3 placed runner are automatic qualifiers for the Final should they be nominated. Heats 3 & 4 to be run on Fri 23 May with the Final $35,000 to be run on Fri 30 May. Please Note: The Final will have an open draw. Heat Wins Penalty Free. Selection preference for Heats 3 & 4 will go to those horses who did not run in Heats 1 & 2 then horses who were not automatic qualifiers from Heats 1 & 2 then automatic qualifiers from Heats 1 & 2 should they be eligible.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 179508 | Yurok | 1 | Ft | Tony Cameron | Given a fresh-up following 21 Mar capitulation. Happy taking notes first-up here | |
| 2 | 13X340 | Crackerjack | 2 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Nice effort back on 19 Apr but found going too tough behind Meant To Be. Combos. | |
| 3 | 0476X1 | Bravehearthighlander | 3 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Started new campaign in style last week and likely to go on with it. Bright hope | |
| 4 | 1003X5 | Viscount Mackendon | 4 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Got it wrong resuming at PN. Went close in last run here back in Dec. Keep safe. | |
| 5 | 202566 | Voronov | 5 | Ft | Luk Chin | Fair to middling in recent attempts here and more required to play a major role. | |
| 6 | 213249 | Castana | 6 | Ft | Taitlyn Hanara(J) | Didn't spark on Anzac Day after a nice run of form. Allow another chance tonight | |
| 7 | 124117 | Eyre I Will | 7 | Ft | Sailesh Abernethy | Copped a check when attempting his hat-trick, 25 Apr. In the equation once again | |
| 8 | 2X069X | That's What We Do | 8 | Ft | Blair Orange | Has had plenty of issues but clearly talented. Tough draw but keep eye on market | |
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| 9 | 294070 | Freya | 9 | Ft | Matthew White | Galloped away at Add last week. Course debut tonight and will require favours. | |
| 10 | 328375 | Tu Tangata | U1 | Ft | Paul Nairn | Battled solidly in Rowe Cup after a decent run from the back prior. Rough chance | |
| Best Bets: Bravehearthighlander (3), Crackerjack (2), Castana (6), Viscount Mackendon (4) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Viscount Mackendon (2-00.0), Voronov (2-00.5), That's What We Do (2-01.4) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: That's What We Do (8): HH-Off, FD-Off, RD-On Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Tu Tangata to Jim Cole at Pukekohe | |||||||
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- Race 3
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TAB - METRO PACERS SERIES HEAT 1 MOBILE PACE
$20,000, 3YO & OLDER R38 TO R54, WITH COND., 2200m
For R38 to R54 3yo-&-older pacers. Also horses with up to 2 wins for lifetime. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid. First 4 placed runner are automatic qualifiers for the Final should they be nominated. Heat 2 to be run on Fri 23 May with the Final $35,000 to be run on Fri 30 May. Please Note: The Final will have an open draw. Heat Wins Penalty Free. Selection preference for Heat 2 will go to those horses who did not run in Heat 1 then horses who were not automatic qualifiers from Heat 1 then automatic qualifiers from Heat 1 should they be eligible.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 965354 | Lukaku | 1 | Ft | Todd Macfarlane | Whacked away on Tues at Camb. Looks up against it despite the handy alley. | |
| 2 | 56X024 | Billy The Kid | 2 | Ft | Sailesh Abernethy | Has led out in last two and run two bold races. Drawn for similar; in combos mix | |
| 3 | 727X32 | Double Parked | 3 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Strong placings this campaign and from this handy alley looks the one to beat. | |
| 4 | 49350X | Secrets Abound | 4 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Resumes tonight after over 5 months away. W'out winner, 24 Apr. Watch market. | |
| 5 | 609X05 | Courtney Rose | 5 | Ft | Riley Harrison(J) | Now with the Dunns and solid 2nd-up run at HQ, 11 Apr. Creditable record here. | |
| 6 | 2249X5 | Hooray Henry | 6 | Ft | David Butcher | Fought from the pegs when 3.9L 5th, 25th Apr. This is within his scope; include. | |
| 7 | 712201 | Carrera Hombre | 7 | Ft | Blair Orange | Has created an impression in just 6 starts and despite the wider draw looks hard | |
| 8 | 934016 | You Little Beauty | 8 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Narrow winner at Camb before solid run here over the mile. Tough marble tonight. | |
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| 9 | 235664 | Barbarossa | 9 | Ft | Benjamin Butcher | Never too far away and capable of boosting exotics if he can clear pegs early. | |
| 10 | 429956 | The Jolly Roger | 10 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | No match for Marketplace & Co. in recent weeks. Consider back in grade tonight. | |
| 11 | 11463X | Always Be Mattie | 11 | Ft | Matthew White | Last raced back in Oct but strong record fresh and will have his supporters here | |
| Best Bets: Double Parked (3), Carrera Hombre (7), Hooray Henry (6), Courtney Rose (5) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: You Little Beauty (1-57.3), The Jolly Roger (1-57.9), Always Be Mattie (1-58.2) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
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- Race 4
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IRT 2YO YOUNG GUNS FINAL MOBILE TROT (Gr3)
$50,000, 2YO, 1700m
For 2-year-old trotters. Refer full series conditions in the special conditions section with this programme.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 4 | Yeah Nah | 1 | Ft | James Stormont | Put into the race after missing away on debut. Place claims if he stays trotting | |
| 2 | 1 | Duchess Maria | 2 | Ft | Nathan Williamson | Justified favourtism on debut at Inv despite being held up. Drawn beautifully. | |
| 3 | 53 | Miss Kawaii | 3 | Ft | Andre Poutama | OK when 3rd here last week and again draws handily enough to throw into first 4s | |
| 4 | 3 | Chase Is On The Case | 4 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Battled away after securing the trail on debut. Improvement likely; tris/1st 4s. | |
| 5 | 45 | Bobby | 5 | Ft | Taitlyn Hanara(J) | Got it wrong in the score-up last week following fair debut. Hard to recommend. | |
| 6 | 211 | Redpark Warrior | 6 | Ft | Blair Orange | Too slick for #7 a week ago and obvious chance to land hat-trick despite marble. | |
| 7 | 2 | Te Ahi | 7 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Lost no admirers when run down by Redpark Warriors on debut. Must be included. | |
| Best Bets: Duchess Maria (2), Redpark Warrior (6), Te Ahi (7), Yeah Nah (1) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Redpark Warrior (2-05.8) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Yeah Nah (1): FD-Off, RD-On Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Redpark Warrior to Jeremy Young at Pukekohe | |||||||
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- Race 5
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MAGNESS BENROW - CELEBRATING 80 YEARS IN BUSINESS MOB PACE
$25,000, NON-WINNERS 2YO & OLDER MOBILE, 2200m
For 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 | X45221 | La Miki | 1 | Ft | |||
| 2 | 32X622 | Tytate | 2 | Ft | Matthew White | Found one better again, 25 Apr. Due a winning turn and looks hard from this draw | |
| 3 | 5X3458 | Always B Magic | 3 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Nudged wide a long way out at Camb so run best forgotten. OK prior; combos hope. | |
| 4 | 35550X | Princess Lisa | 4 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Form tapered off towards end of last campaign. W'out victory will ensure support | |
| 5 | 79446 | Aunty Rose | 5 | Ft | Logan Hollis | Hasn't had much go her way and if she can find a spot from draw can boost minors | |
| 6 | 3444 | Lookin Snazzy | 6 | Ft | Paul Nairn | Solid without threatening behind Fugitive in 2yo racing. One of many place hopes | |
| 7 | 85 | Big Herb | 7 | Ft | |||
| 8 | 35236X | Beachbreak | 8 | Ft | David Butcher | 3-times placed over 12 starts but difficult assignment from draw in fresh state. | |
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| 9 | 432X8 | Crumsy | 9 | Ft | Blair Orange | Sure to be improved on resumption run. Strong efforts last campaign; must cover. | |
| 10 | 46X | Blackjack | 10 | Ft | Scott Phelan | Two sound efforts to start career. Should be ready to go after two w'outs. Quins | |
| 11 | 5X | South Side Story | 11 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Got things wrong on debut almost a year ago. Two recent w'out wins; major player | |
| 12 | 3446X4 | Franco Salah | 12 | Ft | Tony Cameron | Resumed from tricky marble, 25 Apr and not disgraced. Requires luck in running. | |
| 13 | 3 | Tight Lines | 13 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | More than adequate debut but another 2nd row draw tonight makes it a tough ask. | |
| Best Bets: Tytate (2), South Side Story (11), Blackjack (10), Princess Lisa (4) | |||||||
| Gear Changes: South Side Story (11): RD-On, Tight Lines (13): RD-On Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Lookin Snazzy to Jim Cole at Pukekohe | |||||||
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- Race 6
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IRT NZ SIRES STAKES 3YO TROTTERS CHAMPIONSHIP MOB TROT (Gr1)
$120,000, 3YO MOBILE, 2200m
For 3-year-old trotters. Refer NZ Sires Stakes for full series conditions.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 9X9 | Johnny Trotter | 1 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Has performed well enough at trials since his resumption but looks up against it | |
| 2 | 652X22 | Higher Power | 2 | Ft | Scott Phelan | Closed strongly to almost collar stable-mate, 25 Apr. Obvious danger once again. | |
| 3 | 3X2157 | Tyrons Strapping Lad | 3 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | No danger in lastest couple of attempts. Drawn closer tonight; first 4 prospect. | |
| 4 | 442X34 | Ocean Eyes | 4 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Weakened after tough trip last week following useful resumption. Fringe 1st 4s. | |
| 5 | 552X13 | Youneverknow | 5 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Backed up brave resumption win with strong 3rd last week. Throw into your combos | |
| 6 | 31X733 | Habibti Pat | 6 | Ft | Blair Orange | Run down after working to the front 7 days ago. Big run prior & great place bait | |
| 7 | X32251 | Frazzled | 7 | Ft | Riley Harrison(J) | Too sharp last week and only beaten 4L from wide barrier prior. Cover in exotics | |
| 8 | 113100 | Waterloo Station | 8 | Ft | Paul Nairn | Costly again last week with early mistake. Hard to see him featuring from marble | |
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| 9 | 5X8142 | Ya Rite Darl | 9 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Best of Frazzled's rivals, 2 May and solid 4th a week earlier. First 4 fringes. | |
| 10 | 111X11 | Meant To Be | U1 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Mad it 8 straight 2 weeks ago hanging on narrowly. Another stoush possible here. | |
| Best Bets: Meant To Be (10), Higher Power (2), Habibti Pat (6), Frazzled (7) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Frazzled (2-00.7), Meant To Be (2-01.0), Youneverknow (2-05.2) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Johnny Trotter - 2nd of 6, Auckland, 24/04/25, 2500m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-28.4, 800m: 61.4, 400m: 28.4, Margins: 1 len, 5 len, 56 len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Johnny Trotter (1): BL-Off, HH-On, P-On Legend | |||||||
| 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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CLASSIQUE LANDSCAPERS N.I. MARES CHAMPIONSHIP HCP TROT
$40,000, R45 & FASTER FILLIES & MARES DISCRETIONARY HANDICAP, 2200m
For R45 & faster trotting fillies & mares. Please Note: This race has a maximum back mark of 30m.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 16286X | Shesgold | 1 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Freshened after mid-Jan miss at Camb. Tidy record here and can perform first-up. | |
| 2 | 581080 | Jasinova | 1 | 10 | Luk Chin | No form to speak of since her latest win and she'd need to be at her best here. | |
| 3 | 702075 | Con Grazia Love | 2 | 10 | Emily Johnson(J) | Solid in last couple and from a forward position can play a role. Must consider. | |
| 4 | 133782 | Walkinonsunshine | 1 | 20 | Josh Dickie | Outmuscled by Faith In Manchester 2 weeks ago. Form solid and can't be ignored. | |
| 5 | 821341 | KD Royalty | 2 | 20 | Peter Ferguson | Racing from new quarters tonight after dominant PN win. 3 wins here. Minors. | |
| 6 | 262210 | Faith In Manchester | 1 | 30 | Todd Mitchell | Found Rowe Cup a bridge too far after big runs. Can rebound if not flattened. | |
| 7 | 357315 | High Energy | 2 | 30 | Zachary Butcher | Too smart beaten Halbert two back then ok behind Mighty Logan. Nice E/W option. | |
| 8 | 14146D | One More Moment | 3 | 30 | Carter Dalgety(J) | Manners lacking in Camb mile, 28 Mar. Group winner who must be respected tonight | |
| 9 | 147957 | American Muscle | 4 | 30 | Tony Cameron | Luckless last week. Generally thereabouts but will require favours from the mark | |
| 10 | 07X142 | Courmayeur | 5 | 30 | Crystal Hackett(J) | Closed strongly to secure 2nd 7 days ago. Under-rated type and in decent form. | |
| Best Bets: Faith In Manchester (6), High Energy (7), Courmayeur (10), Walkinonsunshine (4) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Faith In Manchester (2-01.4), High Energy (2-01.4), Courmayeur (2-01.6) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Con Grazia Love (3): BL-Off, SL-On, Jasinova (2): RD-On, One More Moment (8): BL-On, Walkinonsunshine (4): SL-On Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Walkinonsunshine to Robert & Jenna Dunn at Pukekohe | |||||||
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- Race 8
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MAGNESS BENROW NZ SIRES STAKES 3YO FILLIES FINAL MOBILE PACE (Gr1)
$200,000, 3YO FILLIES, 2200m
For 3-year-old pacing fillies. Refer NZ Sires Stakes for full series conditions.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 462351 | Tosana | 1 | Ft | David Butcher | Too sharp after getting a cosy run at Wint. Drawn for similar but this is harder | |
| 2 | 18X111 | General Jen | 2 | Ft | Blair Orange | Way too classy for rivals a week ago here. Drawn to secure beaut trip. Danger. | |
| 3 | 111312 | Beside Me | 3 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Gobbled up by #10 last week after racing greenly. Likely to dominate from alley. | |
| 4 | 512 | Princess Of Savoy | 4 | Ft | |||
| 5 | 758X1P | Sweet Maggie Mae | 5 | Ft | |||
| 6 | 154125 | Without You | 6 | Ft | |||
| 7 | X59548 | Allets | 7 | Ft | Riley Harrison(J) | Dropped out over longer trip, 25 Apr. Solid prior but looks held from wide alley | |
| 8 | 3X2373 | Winelight | 8 | Ft | Matthew White | Closed with purpose to grab 3rd from wide draw, 25 Apr. Horror marble tonight. | |
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| 9 | 122X23 | Captains Mistress | 9 | Ft | Nathan Williamson | Nice attempts since resuming and with some late gaps can definitely fill a drum. | |
| 10 | 5X6221 | Arafura | 10 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Dominant from the trail over 2700m but should get nice trip through here. Cover. | |
| 11 | X34306 | Beetastic | 11 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Solid without looking a winner this campaign and will require luck from 2nd row. | |
| 12 | 22X261 | Princess Gracy | 12 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Too classy from the pegs last week. Rough swing in draws and this much tougher. | |
| Best Bets: Beside Me (3), General Jen (2), Arafura (10), Captains Mistress (9) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Beside Me (1-56.6), Princess Gracy (1-58.1), Beetastic (1-59.2) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Horse Movements: General Jen to Matthew White at Clevedon, Beside Me to Derek Balle at Pukekohe, Winelight to Matthew White at Clevedon, Arafura to Matthew White at Clevedon | |||||||
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- Race 9
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TAB-METRO TROTTERS SERIES HEAT 2 MOBILE TROT
$20,000, 3YO & OLDER R35 TO R47, 2200m
For R35 to R47 trotters. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid. First 3 placed runner are automatic qualifiers for the Final should they be nominated. Heats 3 & 4 to be run on Fri 23 May with the Final $35,000 to be run on Fri 30 May. Please Note: The Final will have an open draw. Heat Wins Penalty Free. Selection preference for Heats 3 & 4 will go to those horses who did not run in Heats 1 & 2 then horses who were not automatic qualifiers from Heats 1 & 2 then automatic qualifiers from Heats 1 & 2 should they be eligible.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 086405 | High Noon | 1 | Ft | Paul Nairn | Got around ok last week and has claims if he can maintain a forward spot from 1. | |
| 2 | 556461 | Sassy Star | 2 | Ft | James Stormont | Won with authority from the trail on Tues. Chance to improve on poor record here | |
| 3 | P12248 | Trifolium | 3 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Pushed back from the pegs, 25 Apr. Form prior was good enough to throw in here. | |
| 4 | X37632 | Paramount Lady | 4 | Ft | Blair Orange | Game chase behind Bravehearthighlander a week ago. Looks ready to break through. | |
| 5 | 906120 | Crazy | 5 | Ft | Nicky Chilcott | Failed to stick 2 weeks ago after a win and a 2nd previous. Can place with best. | |
| 6 | 783543 | Aradne | 6 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Bold PN placing and trotting well enough to figure in the finish from wide alley | |
| 7 | 6D3219 | Whats Up The Hill | 7 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Back to old tricks last week after stalling Hillbilly prior. A-game would push. | |
| 8 | 271228 | Hillbilly | 8 | Ft | Emily Johnson(J) | Did too much work behind Meant To Be, 25 Apr. Up to this despite the wide alley. | |
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| 9 | 4472X8 | Val Thorens | 9 | Ft | Todd Mitchell | Blew his chances early in a fresh state last week. Can feature with gaps tonight | |
| 10 | 034175 | Two Francs | 10 | Ft | Lyn Neal | Well beaten after missing away in latest PN run. Taking notes in course debut. | |
| 11 | 080265 | Senior Constable Liz | U1 | Ft | |||
| Best Bets: Paramount Lady (4), Hillbilly (8), High Noon (1), Sassy Star (2) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Crazy (2-00.1), Sassy Star (2-01.5), Aradne (2-03.6) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Whats Up The Hill (7): FD-Off Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: High Noon to Jim Cole at Pukekohe, Paramount Lady to Jeremy Young at Pukekohe, Senior Constable Liz to Sean McCaffrey at Tamahere | |||||||