Auckland Trotting Club Inc
Friday, 22 May
- Race Number:
- Race 1
- Race Time:
BRANDT HANDICAP TROT
$17,000, R46 TO R71 C,G&E DISCRHCP, 2700m
For R46 to R71 trotting colts,geldings & entires.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 348747 | Eyre I Will | U1 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Contained after being eased off wide alley, 17 Apr. Best beginning the key here. |
| 2 |  | 622970 | Taylad To Use | 1 | 15 | Todd Macfarlane | Has failed to show up in latest assignments but overall record good. Stick with, |
| 3 |  | 133115 | Kink | 1 | 30 | Michael Hay | Useful 5th, 14 May following clinical PN double. 1st look here but in the groove |
| 4 |  | 314150 | Magic Dash | 2 | 30 | Crystal Hackett(J) | No danger off 35m, 8 May. 5-time winner here & looks well placed to add to that. |
| 5 |  | 1260P0 | Confessional | 3 | 30 | Todd Mitchell | Manners have been his downfall in recent starts. Very capable of taking this out |
| 6 |  | 273584 | Romeo Foxtrot | 4 | 30 | Harrison Orange(J) | Handy performer who has banked in excess of $250k. In the mix once again tonight |
| Best Bets: Magic Dash (4), Kink (3), Romeo Foxtrot (6), Taylad To Use (2) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Kink (2-02.0), Taylad To Use (2-02.1), Confessional (2-02.9) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 2
- Race Time:
DAILY FREIGHT EXPRESS MOBILE PACE
$15,000, NON-WINNERS 2YO & OLDER, 2200m
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 67 | Marylynes Boy | 1 | Ft | Jacob Dunn(J) | Knocked out of it at the 800m when last here. Debut had merit. Drawn to go close |
| 2 |  | Lucky Luka | 2 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Placings in both w'out and trial. Lands the right marble for debut so must cover | |
| 3 |  | 6X3806 | Toffee Potts | 3 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Copped a terminal check last week while in the trail. Minors in this assignment. |
| 4 |  | 2X0429 | Fly High | 4 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Fair from back on the markers behind Secret Wish. Respect back in company here. |
| 5 |  | 972X63 | Hearts N Aces | 5 | Ft | Benjamin Butcher | Denied late at Camb after leading from close alley. Throw into combos once again |
| 6 | | Belle Biddy | 6 | Ft | Tony Cameron | Defeated Rahm in 17 Apr trial and nice 2nd since. Tricky alley but exotics hope. | |
| 7 | | 802 | Sriracha | 7 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Strong effort behind Sammy Lincoln a week ago. Bright hope to overcome marble. |
| 8 |  | 649680 | Midnight Betty | 8 | Ft | Sailesh Abernethy | Couldn't recover after being shuffled in the running, 1 May. Tested by the alley |
| Best Bets: Sriracha (7), Marylynes Boy (1), Lucky Luka (2), Fly High (4) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Belle Biddy - 1st of 2, Auckland, 17/04/26, 1700m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-07.7, 800m: 57.8, 400m: 29.1, Margins: head. | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 3
- Race Time:
WOODLANDS STUD NORTHERN TROTTING OAKS MOBILE TROT (Gr3)
$50,000, 3YO FILLIES, 2200m
For 3-year-old trotting fillies. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Winning Stakes numbering sequentially from 1.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 776448 | Mechanica | 1 | Ft | Jay Abernethy | Couldn't kick last week after a slow beginning. Should remain handy; 1st4 spice. |
| 2 | | 8X80 | Atmosfear | 2 | Ft | Sailesh Abernethy | No manners in recent Camb outings or in only mobile start last year. Watching. |
| 3 | | 40364 | Stina Blackstenius | 3 | Ft | Todd Mitchell | Had her chance in front 7 days ago but solid all the same. Combos hope tonight. |
| 4 |  | 2 | Pretty Elite | 4 | Ft | Todd Macfarlane | Bold debut after working hard. Lacks the experience of a couple but combos must |
| 5 | | 26519 | Tattica | 5 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Plugged closer from the rear last week. Debut win prior was easy. Tris/First 4s. |
| 6 |  | 21X232 | Petite Amour | 6 | Ft | Jacob Dunn(J) | Bagged minors behind Kyvalley Ray in both May starts. An obvious prospect here. |
| 7 | | 1X1132 | Our Col | 7 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Traded minors with #6 behind the Aussie star and she should dispute the finish. |
| Best Bets: Petite Amour (6), Our Col (7), Pretty Elite (4), Tattica (5) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Our Col (1-58.7), Tattica (2-08.4) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 4
- Race Time:
DAYAVEG MOBILE PACE
$17,000, 3YO & OLDER C,G&E R47 TO R62, 1609m
For R47 to R62 pacing colts,geldings & entires. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating numbering sequentially from 1.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | X83135 | Mick Konstantin | 1 | Ft | Jay Abernethy | Lost a handy spot last week and did a decent job after. Can threaten from the 1. |
| 2 | | 356472 | Midfrew Lucre | 2 | Ft | Sailesh Abernethy | Boosted exotics a week ago finding the trail 500m out. Rough hope from the alley |
| 3 | | 723545 | Sugar Ray Lincoln | 3 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Stuck well after sitting parked the last lap, 15 May. Tough type & can take this |
| 4 | | 881128 | Lincoln Wave | 4 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | No match for Jumal 7 days ago here but form prior strong. A leading prospect. |
| 5 | | 444411 | Social Distancing | 5 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Gave nothing else a chance over 1700m last week. Sure to get handy and E/W hope. |
| 6 |  | 962356 | Blazing Louie | 6 | Ft | Nicky Chilcott | Well beaten when last here and faces a test from this alley. Requiring favours. |
| 7 |  | 373642 | Hooray Henry | 7 | Ft | Benjamin Butcher | Closed with real purpose from pegs last week. Seeking last say from wide draw. |
| 8 |  | 116323 | Melton Mogul | 8 | Ft | Andre Poutama | In good touch on the PN circuit. First crack here but respect his highest rating |
| Best Bets: Lincoln Wave (4), Social Distancing (5), Sugar Ray Lincoln (3), Mick Konstantin (1) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Lincoln Wave (1-53.3), Social Distancing (1-54.8), Midfrew Lucre (1-56.0) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Blazing Louie (6): RD-Off, FD-On Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 5
- Race Time:
PRIMOR PRODUCE NORTH ISLAND MARES CHAMPIONSHIP HCP TROT
$40,000, 4YO & OLDER MARES R40 & FASTER DISCRETIONARY HANDICAP, 2200m
For R40 & faster 4yo-&-older trotting mares. Please Note: this race will have a maximum back mark of 20m.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 656X36 | Regal Girl | 1 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Failed to back up her resumption run 2 days later at Mana. Consider for exotics. |
| 2 |  | 633422 | Westar Milly | 2 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Thwarted at Camb extending run of minor placings. Another looks likely tonight. |
| 3 |  | 198234 | Hill Billie Bundy | 3 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | In good touch and looks an obvious hope again from the front tape in this. |
| 4 |  | 765931 | Sans Au Revoir | 4 | Ft | Roydon Downey | Upset winner 2 weeks ago after receiving cushy trip. Will seek similar; include. |
| 5 | | 712312 | Eagle Hanover | 5 | Ft | Jay Abernethy | Continues to race with purpose and added spice to quins/tris last week. Respect. |
| 6 |  | 946871 | Jasinova | U1 | Ft | Luk Chin | Staunch late to score at Camb, 14 May. This a little harder and needing favours. |
| 7 | | 9400X8 | It Ain't Me Babe | U1 | 10 | ||
| 8 |  | 235165 | Walkinonsunshine | 1 | 20 | Josh Dickie | Strong performer on this track and far from disgraced in Rowe Cup. Hard to beat. |
| 9 | | 834654 | Ya Rite Darl | U1 | 20 | Jacob Dunn(J) | Did a good job against strong opposition in recent attempts. Major hope in this. |
| Best Bets: Walkinonsunshine (8), Ya Rite Darl (9), Westar Milly (2), Hill Billie Bundy (3) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Jasinova (2-03.2), Walkinonsunshine (2-03.3), Sans Au Revoir (2-03.4) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Walkinonsunshine to Robert & Jenna Dunn at Pukekohe | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 6
- Race Time:
POWELL TRANSPORT 47th NORTH ISLAND BREEDERS STAKES HCP PACE
$40,000, 4YO & OLDER MARES R45 & FASTER DISCRETIONARY HANDICAP, 2700m
For R45 & faster 4yo-&-older pacing mares. Please Note: This race has a maximum back mark of 20m.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 662440 | Two Jules | 1 | Ft | Sailesh Abernethy | Off her game at Camb, 14 May. Runs prior satisfactory and rough First 4 option. |
| 2 | | 9800X8 | Sweet Maggie Mae | 2 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Found a tough race to resume in last week. Improvement possible in small field. |
| 3 | | 227X88 | Melody Banner | 3 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Fair to middling efforts to date this campaign. Unplaced over trip; 1st4 fringe. |
| 4 |  | 311335 | Princess Gracy | 1 | 10 | Zachary Butcher | Held up at a critical point, 8 May. Bright hope if she can negotiate first stand |
| 5 |  | X34243 | Tytate | 2 | 10 | Matthew White | Strong efforts behind Francent of late. 2700m should suit; danger if she steps. |
| 6 |  | 134143 | Diamonds Are Forever | 3 | 10 | Todd Mitchell | Most experience from a stand including a victory. Racing in good fettle; include |
| 7 | | 303554 | Mhai Surfer Girl | U1 | 10 | Crystal Hackett(J) | Shuffled when last here and ran on to find 4th. Another distance cheque beckons. |
| Best Bets: Princess Gracy (4), Tytate (5), Diamonds Are Forever (6), Mhai Surfer Girl (7) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Diamonds Are Forever (2-00.5) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 7
- Race Time:
BALLE BROS - METRO TROTTERS HEAT 3 MOBILE TROT
$15,000, 3YO & OLDER R35 TO R45, 2200m
For R35 to R45 3yo-&-older trotters. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Winning Stakes numbering sequentially from 1. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 648646 | Valentina Shevchenko | 1 | Ft | ||
| 2 | | 882233 | Shes All Legs | 2 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Model of consistency over past 6 weeks and from the ace looks a solid place hope |
| 3 |  | X95056 | Cyclone Sala | 3 | Ft | Jay Abernethy | Tidy runs in last two attempts and from a close marble can earn a minor prize. |
| 4 | | 4180X6 | Home Grown Girl | 4 | Ft | Jacob Dunn(J) | Fair 1st-up run, 1 May. Limited mobile experience and requires a few favours. |
| 5 |  | 32162X | Mum's Angel | 5 | Ft | Ollie Gregory(J) | Spelled after bold 19 Dec attempt here. 2nd's at w'outs indicate readiness. E/W. |
| 6 |  | 33X127 | Who's Ya Daddy | 6 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Bold 2nd to Kyvalley Ray, 24 Apr but got things wrong subseequently. Bright hope |
| 7 | | 7X0432 | Manchester's Moment | 7 | Ft | Todd Mitchell | Run down here, 8 May and building nicely this time in. Combos from the wide draw |
| 8 | | 288206 | Two Francs | 8 | Ft | ||
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| 9 |  | 2378X1 | Memories | 9 | Ft | Todd Macfarlane | Resumed in emphatic style, 3 weeks ago. Requiring luck tonight but can't ignore. |
| 10 |  | 21X355 | The Four Aces | 10 | Ft | James Stormont | Solid when 2.5L 5th last week. Consistent career to date and in the minors mix. |
| 11 | | 264454 | Santapazienza | 11 | Ft | Roydon Downey | Sound again a week ago and doing nothing wrong. First 4 fringes again tonight. |
| 12 |  | 067677 | Dark Ghana | 12 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Didn't quit after doing work when last here. Rough place hope with full manners. |
| 13 | | 243563 | Patrick Mahomes | 13 | Ft | ||
| 14 |  | 134297 | Crazy | 14 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Didn't show his usual zip last week. This easier but will require a tow into it. |
| 15 | | 291295 | Voronov | 15 | Ft | Emily Johnson(J) | Nice earner for his owners over 112 career starts. Tough task from this marble. |
| Best Bets: Who's Ya Daddy (6), Mum's Angel (5), Shes All Legs (2), Cyclone Sala (3) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Crazy (2-00.1), Voronov (2-00.5), Who's Ya Daddy (2-01.2) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Dark Ghana (12): BL-On, Home Grown Girl (4): BL-On, Voronov (15): RD-On Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Who's Ya Daddy to Sammy Kilgour at Clevedon | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 8
- Race Time:
NZ ONION CO - METRO PACERS HEAT 2 MOBILE PACE
$15,000, 3YO & OLDER R35 TO R45, 2200m
For R35 to R45 3yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Winning Stakes numbering sequentially from 1. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 353071 | Rivergirl Bella | 1 | Ft | Tony Cameron | Untested breaking maidens at Camb last week once finding the front. Minors hope. |
| 2 | | 234241 | Sammy Lincoln | 2 | Ft | Harrison Orange(J) | Shed the maiden tag last week in good style. Drawn to push hard again; must have |
| 3 |  | 140X | Georgie Best | 3 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Debut winner here last Aug and luckless after. Recent w'out win & obvious threat |
| 4 | | 242183 | Always Be Kind | 4 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Battled solidly when 8.8L 3rd after trailing here, 8 May. Consider for multiples |
| 5 | | 814 | Secret Beach | 5 | Ft | Kristina Denifostova(J) | Clinical Camb win at start 2 and decent effort up in grade since. In exotics mix |
| 6 | | 01 | Night Moves | 6 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Too sharp from the front, 8 May. Wider alley and grade rise tonight. Minors best |
| 7 | | 042X21 | Life Less Ordinary | 7 | Ft | Lyn Neal | Went one better 2nd up to claim victory here, 24 Apr. Draw no help but required. |
| 8 | | 4X2296 | Another Collect | 8 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Never close on the Messenger clip following unlucky run earlier. Needs favours. |
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| 9 | | 720210 | Prince Lincoln | 9 | Ft | Matthew White | Destroyed his opposition 2 weeks ago but lacklustre 7 days later. A-game needed. |
| 10 | | 2130X2 | Captains Secret | 10 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Just denied first-up, 7 Mar. Solid record here and can figure with a run through |
| 11 | | 1506XP | Incentivise | 11 | Ft | Mark Purdon | Got things all wrong in the run-up fresh last week. Strong support likely again. |
| 12 | | 054940 | Clouding Over | 12 | Ft | Jim Cole | No dash returning here, 17 Apr following tidy grass 4th. Hard to make a case for |
| 13 | | 592667 | Big Herb | 13 | Ft | Jacob Dunn(J) | Decent enough last week from 2nd row. Looks up against from tonight's marble. |
| 14 | | 137755 | Waltzing With Miki | 14 | Ft | ||
| Best Bets: Sammy Lincoln (2), Georgie Best (3), Life Less Ordinary (7), Captains Secret (10) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Secret Beach (1-56.6), Rivergirl Bella (1-58.0), Another Collect (1-58.5) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Always Be Kind (4): SL-On, Prince Lincoln (9): BL-Off Legend | |||||||
Runner Index
Always Be Kind - Race 8
Another Collect - Race 8
Atmosfear - Race 3
Belle Biddy - Race 2
Big Herb - Race 8
Blazing Louie - Race 4
Captains Secret - Race 8
Clouding Over - Race 8
Confessional - Race 1
Crazy - Race 7
Cyclone Sala - Race 7
Dark Ghana - Race 7
Diamonds Are Forever - Race 6
Eagle Hanover - Race 5
Eyre I Will - Race 1
Fly High - Race 2
Georgie Best - Race 8
Hearts N Aces - Race 2
Hill Billie Bundy - Race 5
Home Grown Girl - Race 7
Hooray Henry - Race 4
Incentivise - Race 8
It Ain't Me Babe - Race 5
Jasinova - Race 5
Kink - Race 1
Life Less Ordinary - Race 8
Lincoln Wave - Race 4
Lucky Luka - Race 2
Magic Dash - Race 1
Manchester's Moment - Race 7
Marylynes Boy - Race 2
Mechanica - Race 3
Melody Banner - Race 6
Melton Mogul - Race 4
Memories - Race 7
Mhai Surfer Girl - Race 6
Mick Konstantin - Race 4
Midfrew Lucre - Race 4
Midnight Betty - Race 2
Mum's Angel - Race 7
Night Moves - Race 8
Our Col - Race 3
Patrick Mahomes - Race 7
Petite Amour - Race 3
Pretty Elite - Race 3
Prince Lincoln - Race 8
Princess Gracy - Race 6
Regal Girl - Race 5
Rivergirl Bella - Race 8
Romeo Foxtrot - Race 1
Sammy Lincoln - Race 8
Sans Au Revoir - Race 5
Santapazienza - Race 7
Secret Beach - Race 8
Shes All Legs - Race 7
Social Distancing - Race 4
Sriracha - Race 2
Stina Blackstenius - Race 3
Sugar Ray Lincoln - Race 4
Sweet Maggie Mae - Race 6
Tattica - Race 3
Taylad To Use - Race 1
The Four Aces - Race 7
Toffee Potts - Race 2
Two Francs - Race 7
Two Jules - Race 6
Tytate - Race 6
Valentina Shevchenko - Race 7
Voronov - Race 7
Walkinonsunshine - Race 5
Waltzing With Miki - Race 8
Westar Milly - Race 5
Who's Ya Daddy - Race 7
Ya Rite Darl - Race 5