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Meeting: Metro Finals (METRO FINALS)
Last updated 29/05/2026 at 15:41 pm
 

Runner Index

Race Number:
Race 1
Race Time:

THE ALEX BAR & EATERY MOBILE PACE

$15,000, 3YO & OLDER R42 TO R47, 2200m

For R42 to R47 pacers.

Participants for Race 1: THE ALEX BAR & EATERY MOBILE PACE
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1Heaven High305699Heaven High1FtOwen GilliesCouldn't run on back on 26 Mar at Camb. Freshened and lands the right marble.
2Rushkinoff843200Rushkinoff2FtSheryl WiggDropped out sharply when headed here, 15 May. Can offer cheek from this alley.
3Murtle The Turtle535637Murtle The Turtle3FtAndre PoutamaHeld up on the pegs a fortnight ago here. Form solid prior and in the minors mix
4Chanel Noire135116Chanel Noire4FtZachary ButcherDid a good job off 2nd row 2 weeks back following back to back wins. Bright hope
5Angelic Copy1X08X8Angelic Copy5FtMaurice McKendryResumed with useful run over 17 Apr sprint. 6 week gap but more upside than most
6Dave Duley746217Dave Duley6FtPeter FergusonOutclassed in the Messenger but game PN win in lower grade prior. Needs best.
7Adjournment9559X4Adjournment7FtJade Wakeling(J)Didn't shirk after cutting the breeze resuming at Camb. Similar required from 7.
8Claude450736Claude8Ft  
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9Spirited Belle15748XSpirited Belle9FtSailesh AbernethyLong 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]
Race Number:
Race 2
Race Time:

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.

Participants for Race 2: GARRARDS HORSE & HOUND PUKEKOHE MOBILE PACE
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1Spirited Peggy22506XSpirited Peggy1FtHarrison Orange(J)On a new campaign and looms as a place hope from the inside draw tonight.
2Midnight Betty496807Midnight Betty2FtSailesh AbernethyPlugged from the pegs after being eased off wide draw last week. Can improve.
3Love VegasLove Vegas3FtTodd MitchellTried hard for close 3rd in recent w'out. Consider for exotics first-up tonight.
4Glamour StrideGlamour Stride4FtCrystal Hackett(J)Bold w'out 2nd, 19 May. Should land a decent spot and a live winning chance.
5Lucky As0534Lucky As5FtTony CameronTidy efforts in last 3 runs and should receive every opportunity here. E/W hope.
6Rahm365X3Rahm6FtTony HerlihyStrong first-up run off wide draw, 15 May. With natural improvement he look hard
7Northview CrunchaNorthview Cruncha7FtAndre PoutamaDefeated a nose in recent w'out. Draw no help for debut but can't be overloooked
8Major CopyMajor Copy8FtMaurice McKendryHeld out Glamour Stride to remain unbeaten in 2 trials. Has claims despite alley
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9Bettor Be Special5Bettor Be Special9FtZachary ButcherFound 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
Race Number:
Race 3
Race Time:

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.

Participants for Race 3: MAJESTIC HORSE FLOATS TROT
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1South Sydney85X331South Sydney1FtLogan HollisToo strong quitting maidens, 15 May. Entitled to full respect in this line-up.
2M'Lady Mackendon1820M'Lady Mackendon2FtCrystal Hackett(J)Fair from a wide marble 2 weeks ago. Chased hard the run prior and rates highly.
3Kiss My Pixel653266Kiss My Pixel3FtGeoff MartinAppeared to have more to give last week. Racing solidly and offers value tonight
4Fabiana841658Fabiana4FtTaitlyn Hanara(J)Hasn't threatened since her maiden win. Fringe first 4 hope from a decent trip.
5Superfast Lady90X589Superfast Lady5FtMaria PerritonChange of scenery since 7 May miss at Camb. Midfield in w'out; market watch.
6Skee Princess521285Skee Princess6FtBrooke Wilkins(J)Within 3L of Son Of Patrick last week and the best version would push hard here.
7Mum's Angel2162X0Mum's Angel7FtOllie Gregory(J)Manners let her down badly resuming last week. Capable of figuring in the finish
8Valentina Shevchenko648646Valentina Shevchenko8FtSailesh AbernethyBroke pressing forward in latest PN outing. Needing improvement to play a part.
9Brother Johnson342207Brother JohnsonU1FtDavid ButcherForm prior to last two runs was decent but yet to place at this venue. Blow-out.
10Home Grown Girl180X60Home Grown GirlU2FtTodd MacfarlaneRaced 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
Race Number:
Race 4
Race Time:

DUNSTAN HORSE FEEDS MOBILE PACE

$15,000, 3YO & OLDER R36 TO R41, 2200m

For R36 to R41 pacers.

Participants for Race 4: DUNSTAN HORSE FEEDS MOBILE PACE
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1Little Lily1360Little Lily1Ft  
2Twist And TangoX16022Twist And Tango2FtZachary ButcherNarrowly denied both recent Camb attempts and draws closer here. Clear hope.
3Hes Not That Into U27X301Hes Not That Into U3FtTony CameronPrevailed late, 14 May after handy resumption. Should have the measure of most.
4Tugawar787210Tugawar4FtAndre PoutamaCouldn't quicken 2 weeks ago here following nice Camb win. Minors look best here
5Franco Salah484653Franco Salah5FtLogan HollisEarned his cheque after sitting parked, 15 May. Another win looks close; on top.
6Miss Cherokee201404Miss Cherokee6FtDavid ButcherBoosted first 4 with bold late bid here a fortnight ago from same alley. Include
7Big Herb926670Big Herb7FtSailesh AbernethyNever a hope from the marble last week but did find the line solidly. Upset hope
8Imposing Sea165X57Imposing Sea8Ft  
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]
Race Number:
Race 5
Race Time:

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.

Participants for Race 5: LONE STAR ALEXANDRA PARK HANDICAP TROT
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1Dark Ghana676779Dark Ghana1FtAndre PoutamaHampered when looking to improve last week and ran on late. Threat with manners.
2Aldebaran Redwood657159Aldebaran Redwood2FtSheryl WiggDisappointing when last here and would need to improve sharply to figure tonight
3Patrick Mahomes243563Patrick Mahomes3FtSailesh AbernethyGrabbed another Camb placing, 7 May and continues to race with purpose. Exotics.
4Viscount Mackendon43122XViscount Mackendon4FtCrystal Hackett(J)Freshened after strong run of form over Dec/Jan. No first-up form but must cover
5Sans Au Revoir659316Sans Au Revoir110Harrison Orange(J)Failed to fire last week after winning from the trail 2 weeks earlier. First 4s.
6Hill Billie Bundy982348Hill Billie Bundy210Peter FergusonNo hope after a mid-race check, 22 May. Form prior was strong & can bounce back.
7Eyre I Will48747DEyre I WillU110Maurice McKendryDQ'ed after early mistake after leading last week. Rough place hope with manners
8Crazy342978CrazyU210  
9Confessional260P01Confessional145Todd MitchellWon 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
Race Number:
Race 6
Race Time:

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.

Participants for Race 6: IRT. YOUR HORSE. OUR PASSION HANDICAP PACE
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1Always Flyin465542Always Flyin1FtJames StormontBest form has been away from the Park but can feature with usual good manners.
2Lincoln Wave811283Lincoln Wave2FtMaurice McKendryCollared late last week at a short quote. Clear hope if he negotiates 1st stand.
3Upstage2151X4Upstage3FtMark PurdonNice resumption after missing away 2 weeks ago. Threat with a clean getaway here
4Social Distancing444114Social DistancingU1FtCrystal Hackett(J)In terrific form and sure to be driven positively again. include in all exotics.
5Diamonds Are Forever341434Diamonds Are Forever110Todd MitchellRun down working to the front a week ago. Rarely runs a bad race; must include.
6Final Change222543Final Change210Harrison Orange(J)Multiple placegetter and just one miss from the stand. Well in commission again.
7Twista028X22Twista310Kristina Denifostova(J)Overcame break to almost win 2 weeks ago here. Should dispute another finish.
8Sugar Ray Lincoln235451Sugar Ray Lincoln410Peter FergusonUnwound strongly last week to score over mile. Rare stand the only concern here.
9Melton Mogul163236Melton Mogul510Andre PoutamaIn good touch and last week's course debut had merit. Offers combos spice here.
10Mhai Surfer Girl035543Mhai Surfer GirlU110Matthew WhiteBegan like a bullet last week and less than 1L from stable-mate. Overdue a win.
11Little Spike546561Little Spike135Kate 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
Race Number:
Race 7
Race Time:

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.

Participants for Race 7: LISTEN LIVE ON SPORTNATION.NZ- METRO TROTTERS FINAL MOB TROT
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1Cyclone Sala950562Cyclone Sala1FtJosh DickieNice return to the placings last week and with manners & cushy trip could repeat
2Happy Hill953024Happy Hill2FtBernie HackettA little unlucky 2 weeks ago here. Consistent trotter & has exotics claims again
3Son Of The Cleaner919282Son Of The Cleaner3FtMichelle WallisFought gamely to defeat all but Overwatch, 15 May. Mixes his form but clear hope
4The Four Aces1X3554The Four Aces4FtJames StormontBattled well from the breeze last week. Needs including in all combination bets.
5Two Francs882068Two Francs5FtLyn NealBotched the stand at Camb and should enjoy the return here and the mobile. Value
6Memories378X15Memories6FtTodd MacfarlaneGritty resumption and lost no admirers with run here since. Won't be far away.
7Mad Mary3844X3Mad Mary7FtCrystal Hackett(J)Found the line well in 1st-up run for new campaign. Tough alley but in the mix.
8Santapazienza644543Santapazienza8FtHarrison Orange(J)Always gives his best but will require favours from the widest marble tonight.
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9Eagle Hanover123125Eagle Hanover9FtSailesh AbernethyWell beaten last week after a 2nd at odds prior. Hard to see her taking this out
10Overwatch14X971Overwatch10Ft  
11Crazy342978Crazy11FtZachary ButcherDid a good job after copping a cheque last week. Rough place hope if starting.
12Manchester's MomentX04321Manchester's Moment12FtTodd MitchellHas improved a placing each of her runs this campaign. Easy winner last week. EW
13Hillbilly71P611Hillbilly13FtEmily 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]
Race Number:
Race 8
Race Time:

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.

Participants for Race 8: TAB - METRO PACERS FINAL MOBILE PACE
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1Gotta Go MikiX85225Gotta Go Miki1Ft  
2Mama's Wish1040X3Mama's Wish2FtHarrison Orange(J)Strong resumption from this alley over sprint, 15 May. Improvement likely; E/W.
3Georgie Best140X6Georgie Best3FtAndre PoutamaNever saw daylight last week after leading from same marble. Major prospect.
4Prince Lincoln202107Prince Lincoln4FtMatthew WhiteRan on with purpose 7 days ago after being angled from pegs. Tris/first 4s here.
5Rivergirl Bella530718Rivergirl Bella5FtTony CameronGave a good account up in grade following Camb success. Tough assignment here.
6The Savoy71X92The Savoy6FtTony HerlihyHad his chance when being caught late, 15 May. Minors looks best from the marble
7Sammy Lincoln342414Sammy Lincoln7FtPeter FergusonGame run, 22 May after breaking through at start 9. Draw won't faze him; cover.
8Incentivise506XP2Incentivise8FtMark PurdonCouldn't hold off Secret Beach last week and finding front from 2nd row. Needed.
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9Another CollectX22963Another Collect9FtZachary ButcherFought strongly from pegs a week ago and with any gaps could sneak into first 4.
10Utah Blaze710X41Utah Blaze10FtMaurice McKendryDriven to perfection last week and should find a decent spot early. In the mix.
11Secret Beach8141Secret Beach11Ft  
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
Race Number:
Race 9
Race Time:

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.

Participants for Race 9: JACOBSEN HEADSTONES CONDITIONED MOBILE PACE
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1Cyamate664X61Cyamate1FtJade Wakeling(J)Took full advantage of a cushy trip to score at Camb. No form here but draw aids
2Bettor Be A Legend4135X3Bettor Be A Legend2FtJames Stormont1st-up Camb run was very good off a wide alley and he can't be overlooked here.
3Clouding Over549400Clouding Over3FtMaurice McKendryHas struggled in last two outings and others look better options again tonight.
4Reet Petite765543Reet Petite4FtOllie Gregory(J)Closed late last week after tidy effort here 6 days earlier. Offers combo spice.
5Franco Miki142963Franco Miki5FtDavid ButcherTried hard behind Cyamate at Camb. Highest rated horse here and in the equation.
6Tasi Ahnau697829Tasi Ahnau6FtEmily Johnson(J)Grabbed his first cheque in some time at Camb before showing little here. Risk.
7Dear God043149Dear God7FtSailesh AbernethySolid from the ace over 15 May sprint. Has gate speed but needing luck to figure
8Breeny's Conqueror072549Breeny's Conqueror8FtAndre PoutamaBroke when seeking space at Camb. Draw a test in his first look at this venue.
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9Miss Brabant21700Miss Brabant9FtCrystal Hackett(J)No form since taking her maiden but this looks an easier assignment. Place value
10Billy The Kid263337Billy The Kid10FtHarrison 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]
Race Number:
Race 10
Race Time:

BOOK MID-WINTER CHRISTMAS AT ALEX PARK 24 JULY MOB TROT

$15,000, NON-WINNERS 2YO & OLDER MOBILE, 2200m

For 2yo-&-older trotters.

Participants for Race 10: BOOK MID-WINTER CHRISTMAS AT ALEX PARK 24 JULY MOB TROT
BookFormNameDrawHcpDriverComment
1PyreneesPyrenees1FtLyn NealMixed trial/w'out form but if can remain handy from the ace can compete on debut
2Poppys JewelPoppys Jewel2FtTaitlyn Hanara(J)Distant 2nd behind stablemate in recent w'out. Will have friends from close draw
3Tizours832Tizours3FtZachary ButcherMoves stables from Son to Father after two strong placings. Danger with manners.
4Pirayas72X225Pirayas4FtTodd MacfarlaneSolid again 2 weeks ago here and should be paying another dividend tonight.
5Micky HillMicky Hill5FtMark PurdonJust a 2YO, short on experience but looks a lovely, sensible type. Respect.
6Shards Avatar6Shards Avatar6FtMatthew WhiteLittle luck after missing away on debut. Looks a major improver from the mobile.
7Edith PEdith P7FtMaria PerritonContained 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
Runner Index
 
Adjournment -  Race 1
Aldebaran Redwood -  Race 5
Always Flyin -  Race 6
Angelic Copy -  Race 1
Another Collect -  Race 8
Bettor Be A Legend -  Race 9
Bettor Be Special -  Race 2
Big Herb -  Race 4
Billy The Kid -  Race 9
Breeny's Conqueror -  Race 9
Brother Johnson -  Race 3
Chanel Noire -  Race 1
Claude -  Race 1
Clouding Over -  Race 9
Confessional -  Race 5
Crazy -  Race 5 Race 7
Cyamate -  Race 9
Cyclone Sala -  Race 7
Dark Ghana -  Race 5
Dave Duley -  Race 1
Dear God -  Race 9
Diamonds Are Forever -  Race 6
Eagle Hanover -  Race 7
Edith P -  Race 10
Eyre I Will -  Race 5
Fabiana -  Race 3
Final Change -  Race 6
Franco Miki -  Race 9
Franco Salah -  Race 4
Georgie Best -  Race 8
Glamour Stride -  Race 2
Gotta Go Miki -  Race 8
Happy Hill -  Race 7
Heaven High -  Race 1
Hes Not That Into U -  Race 4
Hill Billie Bundy -  Race 5
Hillbilly -  Race 7
Home Grown Girl -  Race 3
Imposing Sea -  Race 4
Incentivise -  Race 8
Kiss My Pixel -  Race 3
Lincoln Wave -  Race 6
Little Lily -  Race 4
Little Spike -  Race 6
Love Vegas -  Race 2
Lucky As -  Race 2
Mad Mary -  Race 7
Major Copy -  Race 2
Mama's Wish -  Race 8
Manchester's Moment -  Race 7
Melton Mogul -  Race 6
Memories -  Race 7
Mhai Surfer Girl -  Race 6
Micky Hill -  Race 10
Midnight Betty -  Race 2
Miss Brabant -  Race 9
Miss Cherokee -  Race 4
M'Lady Mackendon -  Race 3
Mum's Angel -  Race 3
Murtle The Turtle -  Race 1
Northview Cruncha -  Race 2
Overwatch -  Race 7
Patrick Mahomes -  Race 5
Pirayas -  Race 10
Poppys Jewel -  Race 10
Prince Lincoln -  Race 8
Pyrenees -  Race 10
Rahm -  Race 2
Reet Petite -  Race 9
Rivergirl Bella -  Race 8
Rushkinoff -  Race 1
Sammy Lincoln -  Race 8
Sans Au Revoir -  Race 5
Santapazienza -  Race 7
Secret Beach -  Race 8
Shards Avatar -  Race 10
Skee Princess -  Race 3
Social Distancing -  Race 6
Son Of The Cleaner -  Race 7
South Sydney -  Race 3
Spirited Belle -  Race 1
Spirited Peggy -  Race 2
Sugar Ray Lincoln -  Race 6
Superfast Lady -  Race 3
Tasi Ahnau -  Race 9
The Four Aces -  Race 7
The Savoy -  Race 8
Tizours -  Race 10
Tugawar -  Race 4
Twista -  Race 6
Twist And Tango -  Race 4
Two Francs -  Race 7
Upstage -  Race 6
Utah Blaze -  Race 8
Valentina Shevchenko -  Race 3
Viscount Mackendon -  Race 5