Auckland Trotting Club Inc
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- Race 1
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THE ALEX BAR & EATERY MOBILE PACE
$15,000, 3YO & OLDER R42 TO R47, 2200m
For R42 to R47 pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 305699 | Heaven High | 1 | Ft | Owen Gillies | Couldn't run on back on 26 Mar at Camb. Freshened and lands the right marble. | |
| 2 | 843200 | Rushkinoff | 2 | Ft | Sheryl Wigg | Dropped out sharply when headed here, 15 May. Can offer cheek from this alley. | |
| 3 | 535637 | Murtle The Turtle | 3 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Held up on the pegs a fortnight ago here. Form solid prior and in the minors mix | |
| 4 | 135116 | Chanel Noire | 4 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Did a good job off 2nd row 2 weeks back following back to back wins. Bright hope | |
| 5 | 1X08X8 | Angelic Copy | 5 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Resumed with useful run over 17 Apr sprint. 6 week gap but more upside than most | |
| 6 | 746217 | Dave Duley | 6 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Outclassed in the Messenger but game PN win in lower grade prior. Needs best. | |
| 7 | 9559X4 | Adjournment | 7 | Ft | Jade Wakeling(J) | Didn't shirk after cutting the breeze resuming at Camb. Similar required from 7. | |
| 8 | 450736 | Claude | 8 | Ft | |||
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| 9 | 15748X | Spirited Belle | 9 | Ft | Sailesh Abernethy | Long spell after last racing in February 2023. Requiring luck first-up tonight. | |
| Best Bets: Chanel Noire (4), Angelic Copy (5), Rushkinoff (2), Adjournment (7) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Heaven High (1-57.3), Spirited Belle (1-57.4), Murtle The Turtle (1-59.6) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
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- Race 2
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GARRARDS HORSE & HOUND PUKEKOHE MOBILE PACE
$15,000, NON-WINNERS 2YO & OLDER, 2200m
For 2yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Sex (fillies and mares drawn inside colts, geldings and entires) numbering sequentially from 1.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 22506X | Spirited Peggy | 1 | Ft | Harrison Orange(J) | On a new campaign and looms as a place hope from the inside draw tonight. | |
| 2 | 496807 | Midnight Betty | 2 | Ft | Sailesh Abernethy | Plugged from the pegs after being eased off wide draw last week. Can improve. | |
| 3 | Love Vegas | 3 | Ft | Todd Mitchell | Tried hard for close 3rd in recent w'out. Consider for exotics first-up tonight. | ||
| 4 | Glamour Stride | 4 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Bold w'out 2nd, 19 May. Should land a decent spot and a live winning chance. | ||
| 5 | 0534 | Lucky As | 5 | Ft | Tony Cameron | Tidy efforts in last 3 runs and should receive every opportunity here. E/W hope. | |
| 6 | 365X3 | Rahm | 6 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Strong first-up run off wide draw, 15 May. With natural improvement he look hard | |
| 7 | Northview Cruncha | 7 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Defeated a nose in recent w'out. Draw no help for debut but can't be overloooked | ||
| 8 | Major Copy | 8 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Held out Glamour Stride to remain unbeaten in 2 trials. Has claims despite alley | ||
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| 9 | 5 | Bettor Be Special | 9 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Found the line well on Camb debut but must negotiate wide alley here. Minors. | |
| Best Bets: Rahm (6), Lucky As (5), Glamour Stride (4), Major Copy (8) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Major Copy - 1st of 3, Auckland, 12/05/26, 1609m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-01.4, 800m: 58.3, 400m: 28.5, Margins: 1 1/2len, 1 1/2len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Rahm (6): RD-Off Legend | |||||||
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- Race 3
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MAJESTIC HORSE FLOATS TROT
$15,000, 3YO & OLDER R35 TO R37, R38 TO R40 WITH COND., 2200m
For R35 to R37 trotters. Also R38 to R40 horses with winning stakes up to and including $10000 for lifetime.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 85X331 | South Sydney | 1 | Ft | Logan Hollis | Too strong quitting maidens, 15 May. Entitled to full respect in this line-up. | |
| 2 | 1820 | M'Lady Mackendon | 2 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Fair from a wide marble 2 weeks ago. Chased hard the run prior and rates highly. | |
| 3 | 653266 | Kiss My Pixel | 3 | Ft | Geoff Martin | Appeared to have more to give last week. Racing solidly and offers value tonight | |
| 4 | 841658 | Fabiana | 4 | Ft | Taitlyn Hanara(J) | Hasn't threatened since her maiden win. Fringe first 4 hope from a decent trip. | |
| 5 | 90X589 | Superfast Lady | 5 | Ft | Maria Perriton | Change of scenery since 7 May miss at Camb. Midfield in w'out; market watch. | |
| 6 | 521285 | Skee Princess | 6 | Ft | Brooke Wilkins(J) | Within 3L of Son Of Patrick last week and the best version would push hard here. | |
| 7 | 2162X0 | Mum's Angel | 7 | Ft | Ollie Gregory(J) | Manners let her down badly resuming last week. Capable of figuring in the finish | |
| 8 | 648646 | Valentina Shevchenko | 8 | Ft | Sailesh Abernethy | Broke pressing forward in latest PN outing. Needing improvement to play a part. | |
| 9 | 342207 | Brother Johnson | U1 | Ft | David Butcher | Form prior to last two runs was decent but yet to place at this venue. Blow-out. | |
| 10 | 180X60 | Home Grown Girl | U2 | Ft | Todd Macfarlane | Raced too keenly last week after OK resumption. Upset hope with A-game tonight. | |
| Best Bets: M'Lady Mackendon (2), South Sydney (1), Skee Princess (6), Mum's Angel (7) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Home Grown Girl (2-05.5), South Sydney (2-08.2), Kiss My Pixel (2-08.7) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Fabiana (4): FD-Off, RD-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 4
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DUNSTAN HORSE FEEDS MOBILE PACE
$15,000, 3YO & OLDER R36 TO R41, 2200m
For R36 to R41 pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 1360 | Little Lily | 1 | Ft | |||
| 2 | X16022 | Twist And Tango | 2 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Narrowly denied both recent Camb attempts and draws closer here. Clear hope. | |
| 3 | 27X301 | Hes Not That Into U | 3 | Ft | Tony Cameron | Prevailed late, 14 May after handy resumption. Should have the measure of most. | |
| 4 | 787210 | Tugawar | 4 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Couldn't quicken 2 weeks ago here following nice Camb win. Minors look best here | |
| 5 | 484653 | Franco Salah | 5 | Ft | Logan Hollis | Earned his cheque after sitting parked, 15 May. Another win looks close; on top. | |
| 6 | 201404 | Miss Cherokee | 6 | Ft | David Butcher | Boosted first 4 with bold late bid here a fortnight ago from same alley. Include | |
| 7 | 926670 | Big Herb | 7 | Ft | Sailesh Abernethy | Never a hope from the marble last week but did find the line solidly. Upset hope | |
| 8 | 165X57 | Imposing Sea | 8 | Ft | |||
| Best Bets: Franco Salah (5), Twist And Tango (2), Hes Not That Into U (3), Miss Cherokee (6) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Franco Salah (1-58.7), Tugawar (1-58.9), Big Herb (1-59.3) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
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- Race 5
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LONE STAR ALEXANDRA PARK HANDICAP TROT
$15,000, R38 & FASTER DISCRETIONARY, 2200m
For R38 & faster trotters. 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.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 676779 | Dark Ghana | 1 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Hampered when looking to improve last week and ran on late. Threat with manners. | |
| 2 | 657159 | Aldebaran Redwood | 2 | Ft | Sheryl Wigg | Disappointing when last here and would need to improve sharply to figure tonight | |
| 3 | 243563 | Patrick Mahomes | 3 | Ft | Sailesh Abernethy | Grabbed another Camb placing, 7 May and continues to race with purpose. Exotics. | |
| 4 | 43122X | Viscount Mackendon | 4 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Freshened after strong run of form over Dec/Jan. No first-up form but must cover | |
| 5 | 659316 | Sans Au Revoir | 1 | 10 | Harrison Orange(J) | Failed to fire last week after winning from the trail 2 weeks earlier. First 4s. | |
| 6 | 982348 | Hill Billie Bundy | 2 | 10 | Peter Ferguson | No hope after a mid-race check, 22 May. Form prior was strong & can bounce back. | |
| 7 | 48747D | Eyre I Will | U1 | 10 | Maurice McKendry | DQ'ed after early mistake after leading last week. Rough place hope with manners | |
| 8 | 342978 | Crazy | U2 | 10 | |||
| 9 | 260P01 | Confessional | 1 | 45 | Todd Mitchell | Won with real authority last week and despite the added handicap looks the one. | |
| Best Bets: Confessional (9), Hill Billie Bundy (6), Dark Ghana (1), Viscount Mackendon (4) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Eyre I Will (2-01.8), Sans Au Revoir (2-03.4), Hill Billie Bundy (2-03.8) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Eyre I Will (7): BL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 6
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IRT. YOUR HORSE. OUR PASSION HANDICAP PACE
$15,000, 3YO & OLDER R50 & FASTER DISCRETIONARY, 2200m
For R50 & faster pacers. 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.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 465542 | Always Flyin | 1 | Ft | James Stormont | Best form has been away from the Park but can feature with usual good manners. | |
| 2 | 811283 | Lincoln Wave | 2 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Collared late last week at a short quote. Clear hope if he negotiates 1st stand. | |
| 3 | 2151X4 | Upstage | 3 | Ft | Mark Purdon | Nice resumption after missing away 2 weeks ago. Threat with a clean getaway here | |
| 4 | 444114 | Social Distancing | U1 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | In terrific form and sure to be driven positively again. include in all exotics. | |
| 5 | 341434 | Diamonds Are Forever | 1 | 10 | Todd Mitchell | Run down working to the front a week ago. Rarely runs a bad race; must include. | |
| 6 | 222543 | Final Change | 2 | 10 | Harrison Orange(J) | Multiple placegetter and just one miss from the stand. Well in commission again. | |
| 7 | 028X22 | Twista | 3 | 10 | Kristina Denifostova(J) | Overcame break to almost win 2 weeks ago here. Should dispute another finish. | |
| 8 | 235451 | Sugar Ray Lincoln | 4 | 10 | Peter Ferguson | Unwound strongly last week to score over mile. Rare stand the only concern here. | |
| 9 | 163236 | Melton Mogul | 5 | 10 | Andre Poutama | In good touch and last week's course debut had merit. Offers combos spice here. | |
| 10 | 035543 | Mhai Surfer Girl | U1 | 10 | Matthew White | Began like a bullet last week and less than 1L from stable-mate. Overdue a win. | |
| 11 | 546561 | Little Spike | 1 | 35 | Kate Coppins(J) | Beat many of these when last here and off a stiffer handicap tonight. Place best | |
| Best Bets: Twista (7), Mhai Surfer Girl (10), Diamonds Are Forever (5), Lincoln Wave (2) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Little Spike (1-59.8), Always Flyin (2-01.6) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Lincoln Wave (2): BL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 7
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LISTEN LIVE ON SPORTNATION.NZ- METRO TROTTERS FINAL MOB TROT
$35,000, 3YO & OLDER R35 TO R50 MOBILE, 2200m
For R35 to R50 3yo-&-older trotters. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes numbering sequentially from 1. Eligible to nominate, those horses who ran in a Heat on 15 or 22 May. Should a horse win a Heat then the Final in this series the Final will be penalty free. Automatic qualifiers for the Final may not start in any other race on the night of the Final (May 29). Final limited to 12 starters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 950562 | Cyclone Sala | 1 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Nice return to the placings last week and with manners & cushy trip could repeat | |
| 2 | 953024 | Happy Hill | 2 | Ft | Bernie Hackett | A little unlucky 2 weeks ago here. Consistent trotter & has exotics claims again | |
| 3 | 919282 | Son Of The Cleaner | 3 | Ft | Michelle Wallis | Fought gamely to defeat all but Overwatch, 15 May. Mixes his form but clear hope | |
| 4 | 1X3554 | The Four Aces | 4 | Ft | James Stormont | Battled well from the breeze last week. Needs including in all combination bets. | |
| 5 | 882068 | Two Francs | 5 | Ft | Lyn Neal | Botched the stand at Camb and should enjoy the return here and the mobile. Value | |
| 6 | 378X15 | Memories | 6 | Ft | Todd Macfarlane | Gritty resumption and lost no admirers with run here since. Won't be far away. | |
| 7 | 3844X3 | Mad Mary | 7 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Found the line well in 1st-up run for new campaign. Tough alley but in the mix. | |
| 8 | 644543 | Santapazienza | 8 | Ft | Harrison Orange(J) | Always gives his best but will require favours from the widest marble tonight. | |
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| 9 | 123125 | Eagle Hanover | 9 | Ft | Sailesh Abernethy | Well beaten last week after a 2nd at odds prior. Hard to see her taking this out | |
| 10 | 14X971 | Overwatch | 10 | Ft | |||
| 11 | 342978 | Crazy | 11 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Did a good job after copping a cheque last week. Rough place hope if starting. | |
| 12 | X04321 | Manchester's Moment | 12 | Ft | Todd Mitchell | Has improved a placing each of her runs this campaign. Easy winner last week. EW | |
| 13 | 71P611 | Hillbilly | 13 | Ft | Emily Johnson(J) | Back to his best with slick brace of wins here. Hat-trick possible despite draw | |
| Best Bets: Manchester's Moment (12), Hillbilly (13), Two Francs (5) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Crazy (2-00.1), Hillbilly (2-00.6), Eagle Hanover (2-00.8) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
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- Race 8
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TAB - METRO PACERS FINAL MOBILE PACE
$35,000, 3YO & OLDER R37 TO R45, 2200m
For R37 to R45 3yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes numbering sequentially from 1. Eligible to nominate, those horses who ran in a Heat on 15 or 22 May. Should a horse win a Heat then the Final in this series the Final will be penalty free. Automatic qualifiers for the Final may not start in any other race on the night of the Final (May 29). Final limited to 12 starters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | X85225 | Gotta Go Miki | 1 | Ft | |||
| 2 | 1040X3 | Mama's Wish | 2 | Ft | Harrison Orange(J) | Strong resumption from this alley over sprint, 15 May. Improvement likely; E/W. | |
| 3 | 140X6 | Georgie Best | 3 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Never saw daylight last week after leading from same marble. Major prospect. | |
| 4 | 202107 | Prince Lincoln | 4 | Ft | Matthew White | Ran on with purpose 7 days ago after being angled from pegs. Tris/first 4s here. | |
| 5 | 530718 | Rivergirl Bella | 5 | Ft | Tony Cameron | Gave a good account up in grade following Camb success. Tough assignment here. | |
| 6 | 71X92 | The Savoy | 6 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Had his chance when being caught late, 15 May. Minors looks best from the marble | |
| 7 | 342414 | Sammy Lincoln | 7 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Game run, 22 May after breaking through at start 9. Draw won't faze him; cover. | |
| 8 | 506XP2 | Incentivise | 8 | Ft | Mark Purdon | Couldn't hold off Secret Beach last week and finding front from 2nd row. Needed. | |
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| 9 | X22963 | Another Collect | 9 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Fought strongly from pegs a week ago and with any gaps could sneak into first 4. | |
| 10 | 710X41 | Utah Blaze | 10 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Driven to perfection last week and should find a decent spot early. In the mix. | |
| 11 | 8141 | Secret Beach | 11 | Ft | |||
| Best Bets: Utah Blaze (10), Mama's Wish (2), Georgie Best (3) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Rivergirl Bella (1-58.0), Mama's Wish (1-58.2), Another Collect (1-58.5) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Prince Lincoln (4): BL-On, Sammy Lincoln (7): BL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 9
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JACOBSEN HEADSTONES CONDITIONED MOBILE PACE
$10,000, UP TO R40 WITH COND., 2200m
For R35 to R40 5 yrs & older pacers. Also R35 to R40 4yo horses with winning stakes up to and including $9000 for lifetime. 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. Field selection to be determined by the HRNZ Racing Bureau based on the nominations received. Please refer to Special Condition 3 for more information on this race.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 664X61 | Cyamate | 1 | Ft | Jade Wakeling(J) | Took full advantage of a cushy trip to score at Camb. No form here but draw aids | |
| 2 | 4135X3 | Bettor Be A Legend | 2 | Ft | James Stormont | 1st-up Camb run was very good off a wide alley and he can't be overlooked here. | |
| 3 | 549400 | Clouding Over | 3 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Has struggled in last two outings and others look better options again tonight. | |
| 4 | 765543 | Reet Petite | 4 | Ft | Ollie Gregory(J) | Closed late last week after tidy effort here 6 days earlier. Offers combo spice. | |
| 5 | 142963 | Franco Miki | 5 | Ft | David Butcher | Tried hard behind Cyamate at Camb. Highest rated horse here and in the equation. | |
| 6 | 697829 | Tasi Ahnau | 6 | Ft | Emily Johnson(J) | Grabbed his first cheque in some time at Camb before showing little here. Risk. | |
| 7 | 043149 | Dear God | 7 | Ft | Sailesh Abernethy | Solid from the ace over 15 May sprint. Has gate speed but needing luck to figure | |
| 8 | 072549 | Breeny's Conqueror | 8 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Broke when seeking space at Camb. Draw a test in his first look at this venue. | |
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| 9 | 21700 | Miss Brabant | 9 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | No form since taking her maiden but this looks an easier assignment. Place value | |
| 10 | 263337 | Billy The Kid | 10 | Ft | Harrison Orange(J) | Has placed in 25% of starts here and draw may work out well. Clear hope tonight. | |
| Best Bets: Billy The Kid (10), Cyamate (1), Bettor Be A Legend (2), Reet Petite (4) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Cyamate (1-58.3), Clouding Over (1-58.5), Miss Brabant (1-58.9) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
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- Race 10
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BOOK MID-WINTER CHRISTMAS AT ALEX PARK 24 JULY MOB TROT
$15,000, NON-WINNERS 2YO & OLDER MOBILE, 2200m
For 2yo-&-older trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | Pyrenees | 1 | Ft | Lyn Neal | Mixed trial/w'out form but if can remain handy from the ace can compete on debut | ||
| 2 | Poppys Jewel | 2 | Ft | Taitlyn Hanara(J) | Distant 2nd behind stablemate in recent w'out. Will have friends from close draw | ||
| 3 | 832 | Tizours | 3 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Moves stables from Son to Father after two strong placings. Danger with manners. | |
| 4 | 72X225 | Pirayas | 4 | Ft | Todd Macfarlane | Solid again 2 weeks ago here and should be paying another dividend tonight. | |
| 5 | Micky Hill | 5 | Ft | Mark Purdon | Just a 2YO, short on experience but looks a lovely, sensible type. Respect. | ||
| 6 | 6 | Shards Avatar | 6 | Ft | Matthew White | Little luck after missing away on debut. Looks a major improver from the mobile. | |
| 7 | Edith P | 7 | Ft | Maria Perriton | Contained in w'outs and trials and faces a tough task from wide on her debut. | ||
| Best Bets: Shards Avatar (6), Tizours (3), Pirayas (4), Micky Hill (5) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Micky Hill - 1st of 1, Auckland, 06/05/26, 1609m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-08.7, 800m: 62.4, 400m: 30.4 | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Pirayas (4): RD-Off, BL-Off Legend | |||||||