Auckland Trotting Club Inc
Friday, 15 May
- Race Number:
- Race 1
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BORDER FENCING SERVICES JUNIOR DRIVERS MOBILE PACE
$15,000, 4YO & OLDER UP TO & INCLUDING R50 JUN.DRV, 2200m
For up to & including R50 4yo-&-older pacers. This race is for Junior Drivers only and has a Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Winning Stakes numbering sequentially from 1. Rating Penalty Free Race.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | 4X7655 | Reet Petite | 1 | Ft | Taitlyn Hanara(J) | Solid in latest Camb racing. Just 2nd look here and should be held in this field |
| 2 |  | 753563 | Murtle The Turtle | 2 | Ft | Holly Moralde Sands(J) | Closed nicely to claim 3rd last week. Nil returns at this venue and needing luck |
| 3 |  | P48465 | Franco Salah | 3 | Ft | Kate Coppins(J) | Worked hard when last here and can grab a nice position from draw. Must include. |
| 4 |  | 669782 | Tasi Ahnau | 4 | Ft | Ollie Gregory(J) | Earned his first cheque in some time with 23 Apr Camb placing. No course returns |
| 5 |  | 94280X | Turn O The Tide | 5 | Ft | Kristina Denifostova(J) | Mixed his form last campaign but fresh-up record is strong. Will carry support. |
| 6 |  | 184320 | Rushkinoff | 6 | Ft | Emily Johnson(J) | Looked close to a win before a horror trip, 24 Apr. Has claims back in grade. |
| 7 |  | 704314 | Dear God | 7 | Ft | ||
| 8 | | 4227X8 | Melody Banner | 8 | Ft | Jade Wakeling(J) | Decent resumption here, 1 May behind Mako. Likely improver; include despite draw |
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| 9 |  | 4X8313 | Mick Konstantin | 9 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Bold runs from the trail over 2nd half of April. Clear danger if he can find gap |
| 10 |  | 961819 | Muchacho | 10 | Ft | Harrison Orange(J) | Went rogue last week after lobbing the trail from the ace. Has the class to win. |
| 11 | | 535647 | Midfrew Lucre | 11 | Ft | Brooke Wilkins(J) | OK from 2nd row draws of late and has another to use tonight. Fringe First 4s. |
| Best Bets: Muchacho (10), Mick Konstantin (9), Franco Salah (3), Turn O The Tide (5) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Mick Konstantin (1-56.5), Midfrew Lucre (1-57.4), Muchacho (1-57.9) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Franco Salah (3): SL-Off, BL-On, Turn O The Tide (5): SL-Off, BL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 2
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QUIZ NIGHT EVERY WED IN THE ALEX TROT
$15,000, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER, 2200m
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | | 585X33 | South Sydney | 1 | Ft | Logan Hollis | Two nice efforts to start new campaign. Competitive again with a safe beginning. |
| 2 |  | Pretty Elite | 2 | Ft | Todd Macfarlane | 2nd of 6 in most recent trial and needs throwing into minors on debut tonight. | |
| 3 |  | 86 | Sparkle | 3 | Ft | Andre Poutama | No support in either start and still learning the game. Check market moves here. |
| 4 |  | 0979 | Ishtar | 4 | Ft | Bernie Hackett | Midfield trial since getting things wrong again, 1 May. Rough hope with manners. |
| 5 | | 4036 | Stina Blackstenius | 5 | Ft | Sailesh Abernethy | Not far away in latest Camb attempts. Manners will have her handy; combos hope. |
| 6 | | 7 | Donegal Hill | 6 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Burned punters missing away on debut following trial win. Allow another chance. |
| 7 |  | 372X22 | Pirayas | 7 | Ft | Taitlyn Hanara(J) | Chased stablemate fresh before bold run 2nd up. Needed on all tickets tonight. |
| 8 |  | Shards Avatar | 8 | Ft | Matthew White | Contained in trials/w'outs and sure to improve with the experience. 1st4 fringe. | |
| 9 |  | 8 | Tizours | U1 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Debut didn't go to plan a fortnight ago. Happy taking notes off the unruly here. |
| 10 | | P77644 | Mechanica | U2 | Ft | Jay Abernethy | Solid at Camb and with a clean getaway could sneak into a minor placing tonight. |
| Best Bets: Pirayas (7), South Sydney (1), Donegal Hill (6), Stina Blackstenius (5) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Pretty Elite - 2nd of 6, Auckland, 06/05/26, 2500m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-30.5, 800m: 63.6, 400m: 30.5, Margins: neck, 1 len, head. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Donegal Hill (6): P-On, Ishtar (4): HH-On, Pirayas (7): BL-On, Sparkle (3): P-On, BL-On Legend | |||||||
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TAB - NORTHERN METRO TROTTERS HEAT 1 MOBILE TROT
$15,000, 3YO & OLDER R40 TO R45, 2200m
For R40 to R45 3yo-&-older trotters. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes numbering sequentially from 1. Heats to be run on 15 & 22 May with the Final to be run on 29 May for a stake of $35,000. First 3 placed runners from the Heats are automatic qualifiers for the Final should they be nominated. Should a horse win a Heat then the Final in this series the Final will be penalty free.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | 773671 | Barsukov | 1 | Ft | ||
| 2 | | 53844X | Mad Mary | 2 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Showed ability last campaign, completed with a 4th behind Ya Rite Darl. Consider |
| 3 |  | 128820 | Two Francs | 3 | Ft | Lyn Neal | Off his game, 24 Apr after some strong efforts. Clear hope back in grade here. |
| 4 |  | 426445 | Santapazienza | 4 | Ft | Roydon Downey | Honest campaigner who was solid behind stablemate last week. Top 4 chance again. |
| 5 | | 571231 | Eagle Hanover | 5 | Ft | Jay Abernethy | Too strong for PN rivals, 30 Apr. In good touch and can boost exotics tonight. |
| 6 |  | 271P61 | Hillbilly | 6 | Ft | Emily Johnson(J) | Too sharp after finding the trail from handicap, 1 May. Has claims up in grade. |
| 7 |  | 113429 | Crazy | 7 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Back to a mobile tonight the key after his 1 May miss. Has the game to take this |
| 8 | | 229129 | Voronov | 8 | Ft | Kate Coppins(J) | Plain last week in R40-65 affair. Best of Kawatiri Trev's rivals prior; 1st 4s. |
| 9 |  | 0X0328 | Travelin Soldier | U1 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Costly on 2nd day at PN after game run, 28 Apr. Threat with his A-game tonight. |
| Best Bets: Two Francs (3), Crazy (7), Hillbilly (6), Mad Mary (2) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Crazy (2-00.1), Voronov (2-00.5), Eagle Hanover (2-00.8) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
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- Race 4
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TOP OF THE PARK OPEN FRI 22 MAY MOBILE PACE
$15,000, NON-WINNERS 2YO & OLDER, 2200m
For 2yo-&-older pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | | 6X380 | Toffee Potts | 1 | Ft | Jade Wakeling(J) | Lucklkess at Mot, 6 Apr and lands the ace for northern debut. Major hope tonight |
| 2 |  | 3 | Awesome Choice | 2 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Gallant 1st-up run 2 weeks ago and looks a serious hope off a close marble here. |
| 3 |  | 5X7D90 | Jessie Lincoln | 3 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Huge run fresh and has worked hard in both races since. Threat from this alley. |
| 4 | | 48557X | Spirit Of God | 4 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Stable change since 11 unplaced runs. W'out win will grab punters' attention. |
| 5 | | 80 | Sriracha | 5 | Ft | David Butcher | Failed to fire here, 27 Mar. Trial placing since and rough place hope off front. |
| 6 | | 053 | Lucky As | 6 | Ft | Tony Cameron | Bold from soft trips in last 2 outings and won't get that luxury tonight. 1st4s. |
| 7 | | 365X | Rahm | 7 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Returns after a year away but showed enough to consider despite the wide alley. |
| 8 |  | 720445 | Dolly Parton | 8 | Ft | ||
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| 9 | | 323424 | Sammy Lincoln | 9 | Ft | Harrison Orange(J) | Did a good job behind Jumal, 1 May. Needing luck but clear danger if gaps appear |
| 10 | | 6 | Marylynes Boy | 10 | Ft | Jacob Dunn(J) | Useful debut here, 24 Apr. Draw may work out OK but minors best in this line-up. |
| Best Bets: Jessie Lincoln (3), Awesome Choice (2), Sammy Lincoln (9) | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Spirit Of God (4): RD-Off, BL-Off Legend | |||||||
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LISTEN LIVE ON SPORTNATION.NZ HANDICAP PACE
$17,000, R50 & FASTER DISCRETIONARY, 2200m
For R50 & faster pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | | X72354 | Sugar Ray Lincoln | 1 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Racing well this campaign and if he can step and run could take some catching. |
| 2 | | 621078 | Leo Lincoln | 2 | Ft | Harrison Orange(J) | Never a threat in slick Messenger last week. Good behind Mako prior; in the mix. |
| 3 |  | 322254 | Final Change | 3 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | OK without threatening when last here but close prior and looks a live prospect. |
| 4 | | 12151X | Upstage | 4 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Ended last campaign with determined NYE victory here. Has won fresh; consider. |
| 5 | | 4028X2 | Twista | 5 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Strong resumption 2 week ago here. Every chance to go one better in small field. |
| 6 | | 454656 | Little Spike | 1 | 20 | David Butcher | Backed and beaten off marks at Camb. Classy type and must be included tonight. |
| Best Bets: Twista (5), Little Spike (6), Sugar Ray Lincoln (1), Final Change (3) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Little Spike (1-59.8) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
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- Race 6
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TAB - NORTHERN METRO TROTTERS HEAT 2 MOBILE TROT
$15,000, 3YO & OLDER R35 TO R39, R40 WITH COND., 2200m
For R35 to R39 3yo-&-older trotters. Also R40 horses with 1 win for lifetime. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes numbering sequentially from 1. Heats to be run on 15 & 22 May with the Final to be run on 29 May for a stake of $35,000. First 3 placed runners from the Heats are automatic qualifiers for the Final should they be nominated. Should a horse win a Heat then the Final in this series the Final will be penalty free.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | 343422 | Brother Johnson | 1 | Ft | David Butcher | Yet to feature here but in good touch at Camb and obvious danger from the ace. |
| 2 | | 088223 | Shes All Legs | 2 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Grabbed 3rd placing on the bounce with sound 1 May run. In minors mix again. |
| 3 |  | 7X9505 | Cyclone Sala | 3 | Ft | Jay Abernethy | Better effort last week after not getting all favours. Mobile an assist; include |
| 4 |  | 284165 | Fabiana | 4 | Ft | Taitlyn Hanara(J) | Just fair since breaking maidens and requiring more zip to show up tonight. |
| 5 | | 14X97 | Overwatch | 5 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | No manners since returning but support likely again off a reasonable alley here. |
| 6 | | 195302 | Happy Hill | 6 | Ft | Bernie Hackett | Fought hard from the markers to grab 2nd, 1 May. Consider for your multiples. |
| 7 | | 291928 | Son Of The Cleaner | 7 | Ft | Michelle Wallis | Continues to mix his form but drops back to a suitable grade tonight. Blow-out. |
| 8 | | 182 | M'Lady Mackendon | 8 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Has showed promise in 3 career starts but lands a tough marble tonight. Combos. |
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| 9 | | 2651 | Tattica | 9 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Too strong after finding the front 2 weeks ago. Threat again with the right trip |
| 10 |  | 321X35 | The Four Aces | 10 | Ft | James Stormont | No match for Kyvalley Ray a fortnight ago. This looks within his reach; E/W hope |
| Best Bets: The Four Aces (10), Overwatch (5), Tattica (9), Brother Johnson (1) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Happy Hill (2-05.8), Son Of The Cleaner (2-06.3), Cyclone Sala (2-07.2) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Cyclone Sala (3): HH-Off, Overwatch (5): BL-Off, HH-On, P-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 7
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MID-WINTER XMAS 26 JUNE- NORTHERN METRO PACERS HT 1 MOB PACE
$15,000, 3YO & OLDER R37 TO R45 MOBILE, 1700m
For R37 to R45 3yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes numbering sequentially from 1. Heats to be run on 15 & 22 May with the Final to be run on 29 May for a stake of $35,000. First 3 placed runners from the Heats are automatic qualifiers for the Final should they be nominated. Should a horse win a Heat then the Final in this series the Final will be penalty free.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | | 704314 | Dear God | 1 | Ft | Sailesh Abernethy | Dual acceptor with a suitable draw over sprint if she lines up here. Combos hope |
| 2 |  | 51040X | Mama's Wish | 2 | Ft | Harrison Orange(J) | Contained on Cup Day but lands a beaut draw first-up following w'out win. Cover. |
| 3 | | 1X8522 | Gotta Go Miki | 3 | Ft | Logan Hollis | Good again last week and from another close marble is required on multiples. |
| 4 |  | 71X9 | The Savoy | 4 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Has had a w'out since 6 Mar resumption. Capable of a bold showing here from draw |
| 5 | | 0710X4 | Utah Blaze | 5 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Tidy first-up run here a fortnight ago. Any improvement takes his close tonight. |
| 6 | | 420140 | Miss Cherokee | 6 | Ft | David Butcher | Found Oaks company too rich but runs prior strong. Must consider in this grade. |
| 7 |  | 2170 | Miss Brabant | 7 | Ft | Josh Dickie | No dash since maiden win at 2nd attempt and tough marble to use tonight. Risk. |
| 8 | | 042X21 | Life Less Ordinary | 8 | Ft | ||
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| 9 | | 672021 | Prince Lincoln | 9 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Way too good for last week's rivals and if he can clear pegs looks a real chance |
| 10 | | 159266 | Big Herb | 10 | Ft | Jacob Dunn(J) | Safely held off rough draws since game 2nd here, 17 Apr. Can spice up exotics. |
| 11 |  | X1506X | Incentivise | 11 | Ft | Brooke Wilkins(J) | Showed ability last campaign. Unbeaten in w'outs and bright hope despite draw. |
| 12 | | 178721 | Tugawar | 12 | Ft | Owen Gillies | Gallant Camb success last week but faces a tricky alley to use up in grade here. |
| 13 | | 312910 | Buddy Good | 13 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Raced too keenly when well beaten here, 1 May. Capable of better but draw tests. |
| 14 |  | X13511 | Chanel Noire | 14 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Seeking hat-trick tonight after lower-grade successes. Minors best from 2nd row. |
| Best Bets: Prince Lincoln (9), Incentivise (11), Mama's Wish (2), Gotta Go Miki (3) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Prince Lincoln (1-53.6), Incentivise (1-55.7), Tugawar (1-56.2) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Miss Brabant (7): BL-Off, The Savoy (4): RD-Off Legend | |||||||
Runner Index
Awesome Choice - Race 4
Barsukov - Race 3
Big Herb - Race 7
Brother Johnson - Race 6
Buddy Good - Race 7
Chanel Noire - Race 7
Crazy - Race 3
Cyclone Sala - Race 6
Dolly Parton - Race 4
Donegal Hill - Race 2
Eagle Hanover - Race 3
Fabiana - Race 6
Final Change - Race 5
Franco Salah - Race 1
Gotta Go Miki - Race 7
Happy Hill - Race 6
Hillbilly - Race 3
Incentivise - Race 7
Ishtar - Race 2
Jessie Lincoln - Race 4
Leo Lincoln - Race 5
Life Less Ordinary - Race 7
Little Spike - Race 5
Lucky As - Race 4
Mad Mary - Race 3
Mama's Wish - Race 7
Marylynes Boy - Race 4
Mechanica - Race 2
Melody Banner - Race 1
Mick Konstantin - Race 1
Midfrew Lucre - Race 1
Miss Brabant - Race 7
Miss Cherokee - Race 7
M'Lady Mackendon - Race 6
Muchacho - Race 1
Murtle The Turtle - Race 1
Overwatch - Race 6
Pirayas - Race 2
Pretty Elite - Race 2
Prince Lincoln - Race 7
Rahm - Race 4
Reet Petite - Race 1
Rushkinoff - Race 1
Sammy Lincoln - Race 4
Santapazienza - Race 3
Shards Avatar - Race 2
Shes All Legs - Race 6
Son Of The Cleaner - Race 6
South Sydney - Race 2
Sparkle - Race 2
Spirit Of God - Race 4
Sriracha - Race 4
Stina Blackstenius - Race 2
Sugar Ray Lincoln - Race 5
Tasi Ahnau - Race 1
Tattica - Race 6
The Four Aces - Race 6
The Savoy - Race 7
Tizours - Race 2
Toffee Potts - Race 4
Travelin Soldier - Race 3
Tugawar - Race 7
Turn O The Tide - Race 1
Twista - Race 5
Two Francs - Race 3
Upstage - Race 5
Utah Blaze - Race 7
Voronov - Race 3