Auckland Trotting Club Inc
Friday, 16 May
- Race Number:
- Race 1
- Race Time:
BORDER FENCING SERVICES MOBILE PACE
$15,810, 3YO & OLDER R39 TO R43, WITH COND., 1700m
For R39 to R43 pacers. Also horses with 1 win for lifetime.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 519X07 | Dear God | 1 | Ft | Jay Abernethy | Too battling efforts this campaign. Possessed gate speed but hard to recommend. |
| 2 |  | 14596X | Gotta Go Miki | 2 | Ft | Tony Cameron | Fresh-up for 2025 tonight. Mixed her form last campaign but has won fresh. 1st4s |
| 3 |  | 801038 | Mantra | 3 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Couldn't spark from the pegs when last here but solid 3rd prior. Combos best. |
| 4 |  | 3734X6 | J T Boe | 4 | Ft | Josh Dickie | No luck resuming at Camb with solid support. Has ability and looms large tonight |
| 5 | | 170006 | Melody Banner | 5 | Ft | Todd Macfarlane | First attempt here after mediocre form in Canty. Capable of better so consider. |
| 6 | | 6X0244 | Billy The Kid | 6 | Ft | Sailesh Abernethy | OK in last couple of 4th's following bold 2nd. Tricky alley but in the equation |
| 7 |  | 24179X | Aventador | 7 | Ft | David Butcher | Showed ability last campaign which ended in Dec. Recent w'out 2nd. Must include. |
| 8 |  | 1570X7 | Won And Only | 8 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Costly as fave in Camb resumption. Form here strong and looks hard to contain. |
| Best Bets: Won And Only (8), J T Boe (4), Aventador (7), Billy The Kid (6) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Won And Only (1-54.6), Dear God (1-57.0), Melody Banner (1-58.0) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Aventador (7): RD-On, Melody Banner (5): BL-Off, Won And Only (8): BL-Off Legend | |||||||
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- Race 2
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NZ ONION CO. HANDICAP TROT
$14,213, 3YO & OLDER, NON-WINNERS WITH COND. SPECIAL, 2200m
For 3yo-&-older trotters. Front: Horses with no wins for lifetime. 30m: Horses with 1 win for lifetime.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 9X97 | Johnny Trotter | 1 | Ft | Jacob Dunn(J) | Knocked over last week after a mistake first-up. Can grab a slice in this field. |
| 2 |  | 376X23 | Happy Hill | 2 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Bold efforts this campaign and looks a strong winning chance off the front tape. |
| 3 |  | 84403 | Bonny Parker | 3 | Ft | ||
| 4 |  | Im A Rockstar | 4 | Ft | |||
| 5 |  | 83547 | Majestic Cracker | U1 | Ft | Todd Mitchell | Manners lacking in latest run here, 19 Apr. Hard to see winning but 1st 4 fringe |
| 6 |  | 79 | Nod Anda Wink | U2 | Ft | Michelle Wallis | Weakened after coming wide a wee way out a month back. Stretched to fill a drum. |
| 7 |  | D32199 | Whats Up The Hill | 1 | 30 | Zachary Butcher | Back to his old ways in last couple here. A-game would make him competitive. |
| 8 |  | 712284 | Hillbilly | 2 | 30 | Emily Johnson(J) | Worked hard behind Meant To Be, 25 Apr then solid last week. Quins and tris here |
| 9 |  | 226553 | All Muscled Up | U1 | 30 | Scott Dickson | Brings solid enough form to his first look at Alex Park. Minors best from mark. |
| 10 | | 455X91 | Kenny Hill | U2 | 30 | Tony Herlihy | Got the job done from the trail at PN. Can improve course stats with confidence. |
| 11 |  | 864056 | High Noon | U3 | 30 | Jim Cole | Has stayed in the north with Jim Cole after fair efforts. Needs more to win this |
| Best Bets: Happy Hill (2), Hillbilly (8), Kenny Hill (10), Whats Up The Hill (7) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Hillbilly (2-05.2), Whats Up The Hill (2-06.2) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
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- Race 3
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DAYAVEG MOBILE PACE
$13,425, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER, 2200m
For 3yo-&-older pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 446X44 | Franco Salah | 1 | Ft | Tony Cameron | Honest runs to start new campaign and should benefit from the ace here. Big hope |
| 2 | | 794460 | Aunty Rose | 2 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Copped a check mid-race last week. Luckless prior; she's a must for combos here. |
| 3 | | 30639X | Beaudiene Hunter | 3 | Ft | Josh Dickie | On new campaign after last racing behind Chase Me. Two unplaced w'outs. Roughie. |
| 4 | | Caloriefree | 4 | Ft | Todd Macfarlane | Has had a few trials without featuring strongly. Throw into combo on debut here. | |
| 5 |  | 34 | Tight Lines | 5 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Has done a good job from tricky alleys and should go close to breaking through. |
| 6 |  | 576X68 | Ann Frank | 6 | Ft | David Butcher | No threat in either run this time in and lands the worst alley here. Looks held. |
| Best Bets: Tight Lines (5), Franco Salah (1), Aunty Rose (2), Beaudiene Hunter (3) | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Franco Salah (1): BL-Off, SL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 4
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DAILY FREIGHT HANDICAP TROT
$17,900, 3YO & OLDER R55 TO R69 DISCRETIONARY, 2700m
For R55 to R69 trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 131333 | Hillbilly Blues | 1 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Strong again a fortnight ago here. Looks an obvious quinella hope from the front |
| 2 | | 118X06 | Ya Eejit Ya | 2 | Ft | Emily Johnson(J) | Just fair this time in but looked good starting career with a hat-trick. Blowout |
| 3 |  | 44X960 | Fearless | 3 | Ft | ||
| 4 | | 1331X8 | Bounce N Beyond | 1 | 10 | Jacob Dunn(J) | No danger behind #5 2 weeks ago in a fresh state. Improvement likely; place hope |
| 5 | | 232X21 | Halberg | 2 | 10 | Zachary Butcher | Broke through dictating his own terms, 2 May. Should go on with it; top pick. |
| 6 | | 573157 | High Energy | 1 | 20 | Harrison Orange(J) | Produced a short bid last week but smaller field here a help. In minors mix. |
| 7 |  | D6278X | Iron Love | 2 | 20 | Crystal Hackett(J) | Outstanding fresh-up record and recent w'out winner. Needed on all tickets here. |
| Best Bets: Halberg (5), Hillbilly Blues (1), Iron Love (7), High Energy (6) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Bounce N Beyond (2-05.0) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
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- Race 5
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PRIMOR PRODUCE - SOUTH OF THE BOMBAYS CONDITIONED MOB PACE
$14,213, 3YO & OLDER R35 TO R41 MOBILE, 2200m
For R35 to R41 pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Earnings in the last 4 starts using the track grid. The winner will get a rating penalty free win if 4YO and older, and driven by a Junior Driver, and has not previously won a rating penalty free race this season. Eligible, horses who have had two or more starts at a North Island track (excluding Alexandra Park) since 1 January 2025.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 535736 | Change Tact | 1 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Worked hard at Camb, 6 May & not disgraced. Very thin record here but ace helps. |
| 2 | | 608438 | Clouding Over | 2 | Ft | Jim Cole | No match for General Jen when last here but this is easier. Cover in your combos |
| 3 |  | 143478 | Benson Dude | 3 | Ft | Jay Abernethy | Lacked dash on recent PN sojourn. Stats ok but others look better hopes tonight. |
| 4 | | 526524 | Bet West | 4 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Got his run and did a good job, 22 Apr. Fringe first 4 hope with a similar trip. |
| 5 |  | 0X5724 | Brookside Girl | 5 | Ft | David Butcher | Two nice runs of late at Camb. Record tidy here and in the mix for a minor prize |
| 6 |  | 691392 | Benjamin Button | 6 | Ft | Sailesh Abernethy | Closed hard from the rear at Camb. Likely to be eased and seeking late favours. |
| 7 |  | 581525 | I Can Too | 7 | Ft | Benjamin Butcher | Had more to give at Camb, 6 May following strong 2nd. Clear hope despite marble |
| 8 |  | 732142 | Ohoka Achilles | 8 | Ft | Monika Ranger(J) | Collared late after resisting lead challenge, 6 May. Sure to press forward again |
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| 9 |  | 077534 | Mike Ross | 9 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Useful minor placings lately here. Should go close despite 2nd row. Nice E/W bet |
| Best Bets: I Can Too (7), Mike Ross (9), Ohoka Achilles (8), Brookside Girl (5) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Ohoka Achilles (1-57.3), Benjamin Button (1-57.4), Change Tact (1-58.0) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Bet West (4): SL-Off, BL-On, Change Tact (1): SL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 6
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POWELL TRANSPORT 46th NORTH ISLAND BREEDERS STAKES HCP PACE
$27,375, R51 TO R68 FILLIES & MARES DISCRETIONARY HANDICAP, 2700m
For R51 to R68 pacing fillies & mares.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 65211P | Diamonds Are Forever | 1 | Ft | Todd Mitchell | W'out winner here since racing fiercely at Camb, 4 Apr. Combos must from the ace |
| 2 |  | 554202 | Joes Rock | 2 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Best of General Jen's rivals, 2 May. Closer marble tonight makes her a quin hope |
| 3 | | 340168 | You Little Beauty | 3 | Ft | David Butcher | Luckless last week from her wide alley. Capable of boosting first 4's with best. |
| 4 | | X71651 | Power N Glory | 4 | Ft | Monika Ranger(J) | Bold late to dead-heat from pegs at Camb, 6 May. Yet to feature here; rough hope |
| 5 | | 431724 | Always B You | 1 | 10 | Peter Ferguson | Just denied 2 back here then fought well behind Jeremiah. Definite contender. |
| 6 | | 403373 | Mhai Surfer Girl | U1 | 10 | Tony Herlihy | Made it 3 3rd's from last 4 runs with bold mile effort, 2 May. Cover in combos. |
| 7 |  | 31146X | Mantra Blue | U1 | 20 | Zachary Butcher | Classy mare resuming following Show Day 6th, Highly rated in resumption tonight. |
| Best Bets: Mantra Blue (7), Joes Rock (2), Always B You (5), Mhai Surfer Girl (6) | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Diamonds Are Forever (1): BL-Off, SL-On, Mantra Blue (7): SL-On, Mhai Surfer Girl (6): SL-Off, BL-On Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 7
- Race Time:
BALLE BROS - SOUTH OF THE BOMBAYS CONDITIONED MOB PACE
$13,688, 3YO & OLDER R42 TO R45 MOBILE, 2200m
For R42 to R45 pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Earnings in the last 4 starts using the track grid. The winner will get a rating penalty free win if 4YO and older, and driven by a Junior Driver, and has not previously won a rating penalty free race this season. Eligible, horses who have had two or more starts at a North Island track (excluding Alexandra Park) since 1 January 2025.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 90X766 | Great White | 1 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Early winner but unable to recapture that form. Would pay to cover from the ace. |
| 2 |  | 416060 | Savarna | 2 | Ft | Rhys Fensom | OK here, 11 Apr but couldn't quicken 8 days later. 1st4 fringes from good alley. |
| 3 | | 7X0716 | Debrief | 3 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Easy maiden win at Camb preceded another mediocre run at this track. Risking. |
| 4 |  | 376173 | Midfrew Lucre | 4 | Ft | Harrison Orange(J) | Found line nice at Camb, 6 May. Has placed just shy of 50% here. Don't dismiss. |
| 5 |  | 122601 | Dixieland Delight | 5 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Too sharp for Camb rivals after losing her gate at PN. Minors in course debut. |
| 6 |  | 528412 | Bettor Reaction | 6 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Fought gamely after a tough trip, 6 May. Can maintain winning record this track. |
| 7 | | 3031PX | Heaven High | 7 | Ft | Monika Ranger(J) | Nice 2nd to Diamonds Are Forever in 8May w'out. Has won fresh and major player. |
| Best Bets: Bettor Reaction (6), Heaven High (7), Midfrew Lucre (4), Great White (1) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Midfrew Lucre (1-57.4), Heaven High (1-57.4), Bettor Reaction (1-58.1) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Savarna (2): SL-Off Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 8
- Race Time:
JARVIS "SPUDMAN" MOBILE PACE
$17,550, 3YO & OLDER R44 TO R67, 1700m
For R44 to R67 pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 1454XP | McKendrick | 1 | Ft | ||
| 2 | | X750X8 | Treacherous Love | 2 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Failed to fire resuming at Camb with strong support. Allow another chance from 2 |
| 3 |  | 115665 | Lincoln La Moose | 3 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Stiff not to finish closer than 5th at Camb but needs to boost poor record here. |
| 4 |  | X11614 | Runkle Crunch | 4 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Fair behind Marketplace, Anzac Day. Lower grade win prior & right in contention. |
| 5 |  | 574X47 | Seaclusion | 5 | Ft | James Stormont | Used early to lead over mile, 2 May when 2nd up. Chance with own terms tonight. |
| 6 |  | 345215 | Greased Lightnin | 6 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | No match for Derby field from a tricky alley. Rates highly back in this line-up. |
| Best Bets: Greased Lightnin (6), Runkle Crunch (4), Seaclusion (5), Treacherous Love (2) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Greased Lightnin (1-53.5), Treacherous Love (1-55.0), Seaclusion (1-55.8) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Seaclusion (5): BL-Off Legend | |||||||
Runner Index
All Muscled Up - Race 2
Always B You - Race 6
Ann Frank - Race 3
Aunty Rose - Race 3
Aventador - Race 1
Beaudiene Hunter - Race 3
Benjamin Button - Race 5
Benson Dude - Race 5
Bettor Reaction - Race 7
Bet West - Race 5
Billy The Kid - Race 1
Bonny Parker - Race 2
Bounce N Beyond - Race 4
Brookside Girl - Race 5
Caloriefree - Race 3
Change Tact - Race 5
Clouding Over - Race 5
Dear God - Race 1
Debrief - Race 7
Diamonds Are Forever - Race 6
Dixieland Delight - Race 7
Fearless - Race 4
Franco Salah - Race 3
Gotta Go Miki - Race 1
Greased Lightnin - Race 8
Great White - Race 7
Halberg - Race 4
Happy Hill - Race 2
Heaven High - Race 7
High Energy - Race 4
High Noon - Race 2
Hillbilly - Race 2
Hillbilly Blues - Race 4
I Can Too - Race 5
Im A Rockstar - Race 2
Iron Love - Race 4
Joes Rock - Race 6
Johnny Trotter - Race 2
J T Boe - Race 1
Kenny Hill - Race 2
Lincoln La Moose - Race 8
Majestic Cracker - Race 2
Mantra - Race 1
Mantra Blue - Race 6
McKendrick - Race 8
Melody Banner - Race 1
Mhai Surfer Girl - Race 6
Midfrew Lucre - Race 7
Mike Ross - Race 5
Nod Anda Wink - Race 2
Ohoka Achilles - Race 5
Power N Glory - Race 6
Runkle Crunch - Race 8
Savarna - Race 7
Seaclusion - Race 8
Tight Lines - Race 3
Treacherous Love - Race 8
Whats Up The Hill - Race 2
Won And Only - Race 1
Ya Eejit Ya - Race 4
You Little Beauty - Race 6