Auckland Trotting Club Inc
Friday, 30 May
- Race Number:
- Race 1
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BOOK NOW FOR MID-WINTER CHRISTMAS MOBILE PACE
$17,550, 3YO & OLDER R54 TO R65, R73 WITH COND., 1700m
For R54 to R65 pacers. Also R73 if driven by a concession junior driver. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 912412 | Kevin Kline | 1 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Strong PN efforts but up against it here and set to dispute 1st4 with stablemate |
| 2 | | 321184 | Leo Lincoln | 2 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Fought solidly behind #4 a week ago and will seek the pegs again. Place prospect |
| 3 |  | 658662 | Treacherous Baby | 3 | Ft | Brooke Wilkins(J) | Better last week pushing Seaclusion hard late. Welll in commission again tonight |
| 4 |  | 4X4731 | Seaclusion | 4 | Ft | James Stormont | Dominated from the front with usual gate speed 7 days ago. Seeking similar here. |
| 5 |  | 452151 | Greased Lightnin | 5 | Ft | Harrison Orange(J,cl) | Too sharp from widest when last here and tough type who can go back to back. |
| Best Bets: Greased Lightnin (5), Seaclusion (4), Treacherous Baby (3), Leo Lincoln (2) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Greased Lightnin (1-53.5), Treacherous Baby (1-55.7), Seaclusion (1-55.8) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
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- Race 2
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BORDER FENCING SERVICES TROT
$15,000, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER, 2200m
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 9X9722 | Johnny Trotter | 1 | Ft | Jacob Dunn(J) | Fought well from pegs last week and with clean beginning looks hard to hold out. |
| 2 |  | Manchester's Moment | 2 | Ft | Todd Mitchell | Solid enough at trials and from a more than useful family. Clear hope on debut. | |
| 3 |  | 5X78 | Heavenly Belle | 3 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Manners missing in 2 starts this campaign. Best would put her in the frame here. |
| 4 | | Mad Mary | 4 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Has exchanged 1st and 2nd with #2 in recent trials. Watch market moves tonight. | |
| 5 |  | Im A Rockstar | 5 | Ft | Emily Johnson(J) | Another debutant but brings just fair trial form to her opening gambit. Watching | |
| 6 |  | 844036 | Bonny Parker | 6 | Ft | Kate Coppins(J) | Failed to quicken from the trail at Camb, 22 May. First look here; 1st4 fringes |
| 7 | | 76X235 | Happy Hill | 7 | Ft | Tony Cameron | Broke when looked at 2 weeks ago here. Bold runs prior and bright prospect again |
| 8 |  | 798 | Nod Anda Wink | U1 | Ft | ||
| Best Bets: Johnny Trotter (1), Happy Hill (7), Manchester's Moment (2), Heavenly Belle (3) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Manchester's Moment - 1st of 2, Auckland, 16/05/25, 2200m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-56.7, 800m: 61.0, 400m: 29.0, Margins: 3/4len. | |||||||
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- Race 3
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2025 NATIONAL WEANLING SALE 26 JUNE MOBILE PACE
$15,000, NON-WINNERS 2YO & OLDER, 2200m
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 46X443 | Franco Salah | 1 | Ft | Tony Cameron | Closed boldly when clear here, 16 May. Lands ace again & one of many minor hopes |
| 2 | | 944602 | Aunty Rose | 2 | Ft | ||
| 3 | | Katama | 3 | Ft | Brooke Wilkins(J) | Trial winner, 20 May reeling off last her last 800m in 57.6. Big hope on debut. | |
| 4 |  | 857 | Big Herb | 4 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Couldn't wrestle the lead last week and lacked final dash. Outside place claims. |
| 5 |  | 734 | New Kid In Town | 5 | Ft | Sheryl Wigg | Freshened after fighting hard here, 11 Apr. A must for your combination tickets. |
| 6 |  | X62222 | Tytate | 6 | Ft | Matthew White | Monster run just fell short last week. Deserves a win and she's your quin anchor |
| 7 |  | 9 | Mick Konstantin | 7 | Ft | ||
| 8 | | 4 | Caloriefree | 8 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Nice debut effort from closer marble, 16 May. Requiring favours; first 4 fringes |
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| 9 |  | 57224X | The Revenant | 9 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Tidy end to campaign last July. 2nd in 20 May w'out and place spice with space. |
| 10 | | 3 | Johnny Lincoln | 10 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Useful debut at Camb netted a cheque. Should get a run through early; combos. |
| 11 |  | 345 | Tight Lines | 11 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Got a better draw but left parked 2 weeks ago. Sure to be running on; throw in. |
| Best Bets: Tytate (6), Katama (3), New Kid In Town (5) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Katama - 1st of 3, Auckland, 20/05/25, 2050m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-39.4, 800m: 57.6, 400m: 29.1, Margins: 3 len, head. | |||||||
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- Race 4
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THE ALEX BAR & EATERY 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 using the track grid. Rating Penalty Free Race.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | X02443 | Billy The Kid | 1 | Ft | Monika Ranger(J) | Found the trail from wide here, 16 May. Can lead tonight and sound place option. |
| 2 | | 716517 | Power N Glory | 2 | Ft | Stephanie Burley(J) | Dead-heated at Camb before another miss on this course. Fringe minors prospect. |
| 3 | | 419375 | Onyx Shard | 3 | Ft | ||
| 4 |  | 9X0558 | Courtney Rose | 4 | Ft | Harrison Orange(J) | Couldn't spark after coming wide last week. Similar marble & can improve on that |
| 5 | | 222544 | Iron Brigade | 5 | Ft | Kristina Denifostova(J) | Fought on behind The Surfer at Camb and record strong here. Clear winning hope. |
| 6 | | 1454XP | McKendrick | 6 | Ft | Jacob Dunn(J) | Suffered an atrial fibrillation resuming here, 2 May. Good enough to play a role |
| 7 | | 566721 | Jaccka Opa | 7 | Ft | Kate Coppins(J) | Brings strong Camb form to just his 2nd attempt here. Drawn out and place best. |
| 8 |  | 748677 | Nelson's Boy | U1 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Couldn't find space last week and well capable of finishing over the top tonight |
| Best Bets: Iron Brigade (5), Nelson's Boy (8), Courtney Rose (4) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Nelson's Boy (1-56.7), McKendrick (1-57.3), Power N Glory (1-58.3) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Nelson's Boy (8): SL-Off, BL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 5
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TAB - METRO TROTTERS FINAL MOBILE TROT
$35,000, 3YO & OLDER UP TO & INCLUDING R54, 2200m
For up to & including R54 trotters. Eligible to nominate, horses who ran in the Heats run on 10th & 23rd May 2025. Please Note: The Final will have an Open Draw.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 2X2201 | Higher Power | 1 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Got his win last week dominating in front. Will take plenty of holding out again |
| 2 | | 2X1321 | Youneverknow | 2 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Took advantage of a cosy trip to prove too sharp for #11 last week. Quins must. |
| 3 | | 411768 | Eyre I Will | 3 | Ft | Sailesh Abernethy | Plugged closer from the rear 7 days ago. Consider for combos value if starting. |
| 4 |  | 763212 | Paramount Lady | 4 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Run down at Camb following easy win here. This is harder but in minors puzzle. |
| 5 |  | 117942 | Illicit Love | 5 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Closed hard to get within 1L of #1 last week. Should play another role in this. |
| 6 |  | 324976 | Castana | 6 | Ft | ||
| 7 |  | 407017 | Freya | 7 | Ft | Matthew White | Sharp sprint to win 2 back then solid 13 days later. Sure to be running on again |
| 8 |  | 617474 | Sans Au Revoir | 8 | Ft | Harrison Orange(J) | Fought well from wide trip a week ago. Similar required here; rough place hope. |
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| 9 |  | 612028 | Crazy | 9 | Ft | Nicky Chilcott | Didn't appear to have room last week behind Youneverknow. Draws behind fave. |
| 10 | | 03X553 | Viscount Mackendon | 10 | Ft | Todd Mitchell | Closed boldly a week ago and should get a nice trip in transit. Needed in combos |
| 11 |  | 274312 | Very Majestic | 11 | Ft | ||
| 12 | | 76X135 | Bravehearthighlander | 12 | Ft | Jacob Dunn(J) | Two nice attempts since resumption win. Draw hurts but tough and can feature. |
| 13 | | 234X83 | Look To Da Stars | 13 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Nice improvement 2nd up a week ago to grab 3rd. Minors with a tow into this. |
| 14 |  | 069X44 | That's What We Do | 14 | Ft | ||
| 15 |  | 461357 | Sassy Star | 15 | Ft | James Stormont | Looked unlucky not to finish closer last week. Up against it from tonight's draw |
| Best Bets: Higher Power (1), Youneverknow (2), Illicit Love (5), Viscount Mackendon (10) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Viscount Mackendon (2-00.0), Crazy (2-00.1), Freya (2-00.5) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Paramount Lady to Jeremy Young at Pukekohe, Freya to John Dickie at Clevedon | |||||||
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- Race 6
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TAB - METRO PACERS FINAL MOBILE PACE
$35,000, 3YO & OLDER UP TO & INCLUDING R56, 2200m
For up to & including R56 pacers. Eligible to nominate, horses who ran in the Heats run on 10th & 23rd May 2025. Please Note: The Final will have an Open Draw.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 220134 | Carrera Hombre | 1 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Another bold showing last week and will be looking to hold a prominent spot. E/W |
| 2 |  | 139213 | Benjamin Button | 2 | Ft | Sailesh Abernethy | Furthered strong form-line with bold 3rd behind #10 last week. Minors prospect. |
| 3 | | 5X12 | South Side Story | 3 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Denied late a week ago and finding the front mid-race. Big hope again from alley |
| 4 | | 133426 | Roy Kent | 4 | Ft | Tony Cameron | Couldn't clear a pocket last week and drawn handy enough to represent good value |
| 5 |  | 016862 | You Little Beauty | 5 | Ft | Benjamin Butcher | Powerful late claim 7 days ago here. Can't be ignored on combo tickets tonight. |
| 6 |  | 420244 | Joes Rock | 6 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Strong effort last week and sure to running home with purpose. Include in combos |
| 7 | | 049134 | Bruntwood Brigade | 7 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Sound from closer alley, 23 May. Will need favours but one of many minor options |
| 8 | | 49X521 | Hooray Henry | 8 | Ft | David Butcher | Bagged his 8th win last week but must do it from a wider alley tonight. Top 3/4. |
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| 9 | | 06X333 | Twista | 9 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Gritty after working hard last week. Drawn to track a strong hope and can figure |
| 10 | | 7X3211 | Double Parked | 10 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Went back to back last week with clinical performance. This harder from 2nd row |
| Best Bets: Carrera Hombre (1), Roy Kent (4), South Side Story (3), Twista (9) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Twista (1-56.6), You Little Beauty (1-57.3), Benjamin Button (1-57.4) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 7
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GARRARDS HORSE & HOUND - PUKEKOHE MOBILE TROT
$20,000, UP TO & INCLUDING R75, 2200m
For up to & including R75 trotters. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 324976 | Castana | 1 | Ft | Taitlyn Hanara(J) | Has a nice record over this trip and can play a minor role to boost exotics. |
| 2 | | 411768 | Eyre I Will | 2 | Ft | ||
| 3 | | 684227 | Manchester In Time | 3 | Ft | Sailesh Abernethy | Felt the pinch a long way out last week. Would need to show serious improvement. |
| 4 |  | 213415 | KD Royalty | 4 | Ft | ||
| 5 | | 313332 | Hillbilly Blues | 5 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Relented to Iron Love on the post 2 weeks ago here. Another cheque looms tonight |
| 6 | | 32X213 | Halberg | 6 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Continues to race strongly and in this form is always a legitimate E/W option. |
| 7 |  | 315742 | High Energy | 7 | Ft | Harrison Orange(J) | Big finish to claim 2nd last week and should prove hard to contain again tonight |
| 8 |  | 6278X1 | Iron Love | 8 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Beaut resumption run took the honours late, 16 May. Draw may not stop repeat. |
| Best Bets: High Energy (7), Iron Love (8), Hillbilly Blues (5), Halberg (6) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: High Energy (2-01.4), Halberg (2-03.0), Hillbilly Blues (2-03.8) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 8
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ALABAR WEANLINGS SELLING 26 JUNE MOBILE PACE
$17,000, 3YO & OLDER R41 TO R50, 1700m
For R41 to R50 pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 943640 | Dominus | 1 | Ft | Tony Cameron | Campaign ended in late Feb with 2 fair efforts. Drawn nicely but no fresh form. |
| 2 |  | 9X0763 | Dear God | 2 | Ft | Jay Abernethy | Close enough in latest 2 runs to need on all tickets as the likely leader again. |
| 3 | | 103828 | Mantra | 3 | Ft | ||
| 4 |  | 4179X7 | Aventador | 4 | Ft | David Butcher | More than useful resumption a fortnight ago here. Nice type and the value runner |
| 5 | | 268287 | The Bettor Deal | 5 | Ft | Brooke Wilkins(J) | Lacked dash when last here. Support likely again and hard to ignore the stable. |
| 6 |  | 664765 | Barbarossa | 6 | Ft | Benjamin Butcher | Battled away with some merit last week but from wide draw may lack required zip. |
| 7 |  | 123214 | Ragnar Lothbrok | 7 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Held up at a critical time at Camb. Lean record here and must overcome wide draw |
| 8 | | 566548 | Lincoln La Moose | 8 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Didn't get all favours last week. Better than form-line reads but draw against. |
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| 9 | | 734X64 | J T Boe | 9 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Closed late as fave here, 16 May. Will require luck but good enough to go close. |
| Best Bets: Aventador (4), Dear God (2), J T Boe (9) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Dear God (1-57.0), The Bettor Deal (1-58.8), Lincoln La Moose (1-58.8) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Dear God (2): RD-Off, BL-On, The Bettor Deal (5): BL-Off, SL-On Legend | |||||||
Runner Index
Aunty Rose - Race 3
Aventador - Race 8
Barbarossa - Race 8
Benjamin Button - Race 6
Big Herb - Race 3
Billy The Kid - Race 4
Bonny Parker - Race 2
Bravehearthighlander - Race 5
Bruntwood Brigade - Race 6
Caloriefree - Race 3
Carrera Hombre - Race 6
Courtney Rose - Race 4
Crazy - Race 5
Dear God - Race 8
Dominus - Race 8
Double Parked - Race 6
Franco Salah - Race 3
Freya - Race 5
Greased Lightnin - Race 1
Halberg - Race 7
Happy Hill - Race 2
Heavenly Belle - Race 2
High Energy - Race 7
Higher Power - Race 5
Hillbilly Blues - Race 7
Hooray Henry - Race 6
Illicit Love - Race 5
Im A Rockstar - Race 2
Iron Brigade - Race 4
Iron Love - Race 7
Jaccka Opa - Race 4
Joes Rock - Race 6
Johnny Lincoln - Race 3
Johnny Trotter - Race 2
J T Boe - Race 8
Katama - Race 3
KD Royalty - Race 7
Kevin Kline - Race 1
Leo Lincoln - Race 1
Lincoln La Moose - Race 8
Look To Da Stars - Race 5
Mad Mary - Race 2
Manchester In Time - Race 7
Manchester's Moment - Race 2
Mantra - Race 8
McKendrick - Race 4
Mick Konstantin - Race 3
Nelson's Boy - Race 4
New Kid In Town - Race 3
Nod Anda Wink - Race 2
Onyx Shard - Race 4
Paramount Lady - Race 5
Power N Glory - Race 4
Ragnar Lothbrok - Race 8
Roy Kent - Race 6
Sans Au Revoir - Race 5
Sassy Star - Race 5
Seaclusion - Race 1
South Side Story - Race 6
That's What We Do - Race 5
The Bettor Deal - Race 8
The Revenant - Race 3
Tight Lines - Race 3
Treacherous Baby - Race 1
Twista - Race 6
Tytate - Race 3
Very Majestic - Race 5
Viscount Mackendon - Race 5
You Little Beauty - Race 6
Youneverknow - Race 5