Auckland Trotting Club Inc
Friday, 20 June
- Race Number:
- Race 1
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CELEBRATING MATARIKI AT ALEXANDRA PARK MOBILE PACE
$20,000, 3YO & OLDER R56 TO R78, 2200m
For R56 to R78 pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating 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.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | 184544 | Leo Lincoln | 1 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Couldn't find a kick last week over the 2700m. First 4 hope from the ace tonight |
| 2 |  | 211793 | Final Change | 2 | Ft | David Butcher | 3rd from a nice trip in transit behind Mantra Blue back on 6 June. In minors mix |
| 3 | | 241241 | Kevin Kline | 3 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Gritty effort to win 2 weeks back here. Perhaps a little under-rated. Keep safe. |
| 4 |  | 473122 | Seaclusion | 4 | Ft | James Stormont | Botched her first stand a week ago. Gate speed to burn and looks an exacta hope. |
| 5 |  | 46X531 | Mantra Blue | 5 | Ft | Monika Ranger(J) | Had just enough in the tank winning here, 6 June. Still gaining fitness; on top. |
| 6 |  | 3X2031 | American Me | 6 | Ft | Harrison Orange(J) | Dominant resumption last week after rivals all missed away. Danger to the fave. |
| Best Bets: Mantra Blue (5), American Me (6), Seaclusion (4), Kevin Kline (3) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Leo Lincoln (1-57.0), Seaclusion (1-57.3), Mantra Blue (1-57.4) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Horse Movements: American Me to Jeremy Young at Pukekohe | |||||||
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- Race 2
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WOODLANDS STUD - SILK ROAD F & M SERIES 2 HEAT 1 MOBILE PACE
$17,000, 3YO & OLDER F&M UP TO & INCLUDING R65, 1700m
For up to & including R65 pacing fillies & mares. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid. Refer full series conditions. First 4 placed runners are automatic qualifiers for the Final should they be nominated. Heat 2 Fri 4 July. The Final $34,000 to be run on Fri 11 July. Should a filly or mare win both a Heat and the Final, the Final will be plenty free. Heat 1 & Final will be PBD Ratings & Winning Stakes, Heat 2 will be a PBD on Winning Stakes.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | 076332 | Dear God | 1 | Ft | Jay Abernethy | Bagged her 3rd straight placing last week and gate speed will ensure handy trip. |
| 2 |  | 487135 | Allets | 2 | Ft | Jacob Dunn(J) | Tidy in latest outings behind Ultimate Racy Girl. Drawn closer tonight; combos. |
| 3 |  | 121415 | Spirit Of Waiheke | 3 | Ft | Stephanie Burley(J) | OK after getting back behind #6 at Camb, 29 May. Throw into your multiples here. |
| 4 |  | 843615 | Minjee | 4 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | 3.2L from Mantra Lee when last here following Camb success. One of many chances. |
| 5 | | 733343 | Wicked Wanda | 5 | Ft | James Stormont | Earned another cheque with solid 19 Apr run here. Should press forward; first 4s |
| 6 |  | 337331 | Mhai Surfer Girl | 6 | Ft | Matthew White | Put here Camb rivals to bed a long way out, 29 May. Another victory looks likely |
| 7 |  | 586623 | Treacherous Baby | 7 | Ft | Mark Purdon | Two strong runs to end May and despite the wide alley must be included tonight. |
| Best Bets: Mhai Surfer Girl (6), Minjee (4), Allets (2), Treacherous Baby (7) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Mhai Surfer Girl (1-54.1), Wicked Wanda (1-54.4), Treacherous Baby (1-55.7) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Treacherous Baby (7): SL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 3
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ALABAR WEANLINGS SELLING 26 JUNE HANDICAP TROT
$20,000, R55 & FASTER DISCRETIONARY, 2700m
For R55 & 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. Please Note: This race will have a maximum back mark of 30m.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | 4263X2 | Regal Girl | 1 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Performed once again in a fresh state when 2nd, 6 June. Ultra-consistent mare. |
| 2 |  | 333226 | Hillbilly Blues | 2 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Run of minors ended after he missed away last week. Chance to atone tonight. |
| 3 |  | 075913 | Con Grazia Love | 3 | Ft | Emily Johnson(J) | Backed up 23 May victory here with a strong placing, 6 June. Well in the contest |
| 4 |  | 16570X | Bolt For The Hill | U1 | Ft | Stephanie Burley(J) | Back on a new campaign having last raced, 20 Dec. W'out win will ensure support |
| 5 |  | 31X854 | Bounce N Beyond | 1 | 10 | Jacob Dunn(J) | Sound last week from the pegs improving on 16 May run. First 4 fringes tonight. |
| 6 | | X21341 | Halberg | 1 | 25 | Zachary Butcher | Held on gamely with end-to-end victory 7 days ago. Goes back 15m over the 2700m. |
| 7 |  | 574213 | High Energy | 2 | 25 | Harrison Orange(J) | Closed boldly for 3rd to Halberg following slick win. Should prove hard to beat |
| Best Bets: High Energy (7), Hillbilly Blues (2), Halberg (6), Con Grazia Love (3) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Con Grazia Love (2-03.8), Bounce N Beyond (2-05.0) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Bolt For The Hill (4): BL-Off, Con Grazia Love (3): SL-Off Legend | |||||||
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- Race 4
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BRECKON FARMS - METRO PACERS SERIES HEAT 2 MOBILE PACE
$17,000, 3YO & OLDER UP TO & INCLUDING R54, 2200m
For up to & including R54 pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Winning Stakes using the track grid. First 4 placed runners are automatic qualifiers for the Final should they be nominated. Heat 2 to be run on Fri 20 June with the Final $35,000 to be run on Fri 27 June. Selection preference for Heat 2 should this be required will go to those horses who did not run in Heat 1 then horses who were not automatic qualifiers from Heat 1 then automatic qualifiers from Heat 1 should they be eligible. Should a horse win both a Heat and the Final, the Final will be plenty free. Heat 1 PBD/Ratings. Heat 2 PBD/W$$$. Final PBD/Rating/W$$$.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | 36X616 | Beachbreak | 1 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Broke after being held up herer, 6 June. Economical trip likely so don't dismiss |
| 2 | | 321422 | Ragnar Lothbrok | 2 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | In terrific form and again found line with real purpose last week. Nicely drawn. |
| 3 |  | 463X03 | Always Be Mattie | 3 | Ft | Matthew White | Closed nicely behind Kevin Kline 2 weeks ago and must include from handy alley. |
| 4 | | 134875 | Bruntwood Brigade | 4 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Knocked out of it last week and ran on ok after. Can add value to combos tonight |
| 5 |  | 558256 | Courtney Rose | 5 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Caught the eye running into 6th last week after lacking space. Cover everywhere. |
| 6 |  | 841211 | Bettor Reaction | 6 | Ft | ||
| 7 |  | X52173 | Hooray Henry | 7 | Ft | David Butcher | Continues to race well and from a usual wide alley will give rivals cheek again. |
| 8 | | 686264 | You Little Beauty | 8 | Ft | Benjamin Butcher | Stuck well from the breeze last week. Will need to work again but minors player. |
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| 9 |  | 811222 | Beta Prepare | 9 | Ft | Sailesh Abernethy | Best of Mahi Surfer Girl's Camb rivals before another bold run here. In the mix. |
| Best Bets: Courtney Rose (5), Always Be Mattie (3), Ragnar Lothbrok (2) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: You Little Beauty (1-57.3), Beta Prepare (1-57.7), Always Be Mattie (1-58.2) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
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- Race 5
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NUFARM CROP PROTECTION MOBILE PACE
$17,000, 3YO & OLDER R40 TO R51, 2200m
For R40 to R51 pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | 640X62 | Dominus | 1 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Strong from the trail 2 weeks ago here. Can remain handy again & boost exotics. |
| 2 |  | 384772 | Clouding Over | 2 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Run down after being driven to the front last week. May adopt similar tactics. |
| 3 |  | 85X512 | Aquila | 3 | Ft | James Stormont | 1st race-day attempt here (trial win back in May) after 3 good Camb runs. Cover. |
| 4 | | 82357X | Tyson | 4 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Spelled after a battling 7 Feb run. Has shown toughness; market watch tonight. |
| 5 | | 6X4431 | Franco Salah | 5 | Ft | Tony Cameron | Overcame early check and tough trip to win, 30 May. Can go on with it; include. |
| 6 | | 62X130 | Turn O The Tide | 6 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Beaten a long way out here, 25 Apr but has had w'out since. Needs best from draw |
| 7 |  | 73451 | New Kid In Town | 7 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Got his maiden with clinical showing last week. Tough alley up in grade; 1st 4s. |
| 8 |  | 6411X7 | Kings Watch | 8 | Ft | Todd Mitchell | Had a decent blow-out when leading on resumption, 23 May. Rough hope from wide. |
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| 9 | | 361X27 | Sadhaka | 9 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Made ground after being shuffled to the rear last week. Combos boost with a gap. |
| 10 |  | 486773 | Nelson's Boy | U1 | Ft | Sailesh Abernethy | Kept coming for his 3rd 3 weeks ago here. Can play a part with a tow into it. |
| Best Bets: Franco Salah (5), Aquila (3), Sadhaka (9), Nelson's Boy (10) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Kings Watch (1-56.7), Nelson's Boy (1-56.7), Franco Salah (1-58.7) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Clouding Over (2): BL-Off, SL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 6
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HYDROFLOW - METRO TROTTERS SERIES HEAT 3 HANDICAP TROT
$17,000, 3YO+ UP TO & INCLUDING R54, WITH COND. DISCRHCP, 2700m
For up to & including R54 trotters. Also horses with up to 2 wins for lifetime. First 3 placed runners are automatic qualifiers for the Final should they be nominated. The Final $35,000 to be run on Fri 27 June. Selection preference for Heat 3 should this be required will go to those horses who did not run in Heats 1 and 2 then horses who were not automatic qualifiers from Heats 1 and 2 then automatic qualifiers from Heats 1 and 2 should they be eligible. Should a horse win both a Heat and the Final, the Final will be plenty free.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | 72X887 | Val Thorens | 1 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Let backers down at Camb with poor manners. Tough trip here prior; rough chance. |
| 2 |  | 474603 | Sans Au Revoir | 2 | Ft | Harrison Orange(J) | Nice 3rd a week ago and from the front tape looks once of many exotic prospects. |
| 3 |  | 4658X1 | Westar Milly | 3 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Sharp performance to take her Northern debut, 5 June. Strong chance to repeat. |
| 4 | | X13507 | Bravehearthighlander | U1 | Ft | Jacob Dunn(J) | Found line purposefully after bombing the start last week. Big hope with manners |
| 5 |  | 120283 | Crazy | U2 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Added value to tris and 1st 4s here, 30 May after no luck prior. Can't discount. |
| 6 |  | 566891 | Voronov | 1 | 10 | Emily Johnson(J) | Back in business with authoritative Camb success. 5 wins here so must consider. |
| 7 | | 806594 | Jasinova | U1 | 10 | Luk Chin | Better when completing first 4 a week ago. Requiring further improvement tonight |
| 8 | | 069X44 | That's What We Do | U2 | 10 | Josh Dickie | Two decent runs this campaign. No doubt he can take this if caught in the mood. |
| 9 |  | 340931 | Crackerjack | U3 | 10 | Peter Ferguson | Made it 2 from 9 winning here a fortnight ago. Safe beginner who is in the mix. |
| Best Bets: That's What We Do (8), Westar Milly (3), Bravehearthighlander (4), Crackerjack (9) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Jasinova (2-03.1), Sans Au Revoir (2-04.4), Bravehearthighlander (2-05.1) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Val Thorens (1): SL-Off, P-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 7
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2025 NATIONAL WEANLING SALE 26 JUNE MOBILE PACE
$15,000, NON-WINNERS 2YO & OLDER, 2200m
For Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Sex (fillies and mares drawn inside colts, geldings and entires) using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | | 229709 | Iron Heart | 1 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Battled away despite going rough last week. Has claims if she can remain handy. |
| 2 | | 446025 | Aunty Rose | 2 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Good but did have her chance 2 weeks ago here. Drawn to threaten once again. |
| 3 |  | 343X | Captain Moonlight | 3 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Placed behind some nice fillies before coming North. W'out win, 20 May. Top pick |
| 4 | | 333 | Johnny Lincoln | 4 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Game records a trio of 3rd's to start career. Looks one of the main dangers here |
| 5 | | 24X53 | Bettor Be A Legend | 5 | Ft | James Stormont | Run down in both attempts since resuming. Wider alley tonight but must include. |
| 6 |  | 368088 | Tuareg | 6 | Ft | David Butcher | Less than 5L from winner without clearing a pocket last week. Multiples smokey. |
| 7 |  | 92 | Mick Konstantin | 7 | Ft | Jay Abernethy | Gritty run last week after showing plenty of lick to lead. Sure to go forward. |
| 8 |  | 857725 | Big Herb | 8 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Fought well from pegs a week ago. Tougher alley but cover on multiple tickets. |
| Best Bets: Captain Moonlight (3), Johnny Lincoln (4), Aunty Rose (2), Bettor Be A Legend (5) | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Captain Moonlight (3): SL-Off, Tuareg (6): RD-Off, FD-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 8
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THE ALEX BAR & EATERY MOBILE TROT
$15,000, 3YO & OLDER, NON-WINNERS WITH COND., 2200m
For trotters with no wins for lifetime. Also horses with 1 win for lifetime with winning stakes up to and including $6900 for lifetime. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | | 2 | Mad Mary | 1 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Bold debut when just missing, 30 May. With manners she should go one better. |
| 2 |  | X45475 | Cyclone Sala | 2 | Ft | Jay Abernethy | Got too far back, 13 Jun. Will require favours to find the necessary improvement |
| 3 | | 972233 | Johnny Trotter | 3 | Ft | Jacob Dunn(J) | Continues to push hard without breaking through. One of the leading hopes again. |
| 4 | | 5X7842 | Heavenly Belle | 4 | Ft | ||
| 5 | | 6X235D | Happy Hill | 5 | Ft | Bernie Hackett | Galloped when leading in his last two attempts here. Threat if he can get around |
| 6 | | X91476 | Kenny Hill | 6 | Ft | Todd Mitchell | Just fair since winning at PN back in May. Others look better options tonight. |
| 7 | | 909692 | Baffled | 7 | Ft | Dylan Ferguson | Strong claim at Camb, First attempt here but threat if caught in similar mood. |
| Best Bets: Mad Mary (1), Johnny Trotter (3), Happy Hill (5) | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Happy Hill (5): HH-On, Johnny Trotter (3): P-Off, BL-On Legend | |||||||
Runner Index
Allets - Race 2
Always Be Mattie - Race 4
American Me - Race 1
Aquila - Race 5
Aunty Rose - Race 7
Baffled - Race 8
Beachbreak - Race 4
Beta Prepare - Race 4
Bettor Be A Legend - Race 7
Bettor Reaction - Race 4
Big Herb - Race 7
Bolt For The Hill - Race 3
Bounce N Beyond - Race 3
Bravehearthighlander - Race 6
Bruntwood Brigade - Race 4
Captain Moonlight - Race 7
Clouding Over - Race 5
Con Grazia Love - Race 3
Courtney Rose - Race 4
Crackerjack - Race 6
Crazy - Race 6
Cyclone Sala - Race 8
Dear God - Race 2
Dominus - Race 5
Final Change - Race 1
Franco Salah - Race 5
Halberg - Race 3
Happy Hill - Race 8
Heavenly Belle - Race 8
High Energy - Race 3
Hillbilly Blues - Race 3
Hooray Henry - Race 4
Iron Heart - Race 7
Jasinova - Race 6
Johnny Lincoln - Race 7
Johnny Trotter - Race 8
Kenny Hill - Race 8
Kevin Kline - Race 1
Kings Watch - Race 5
Leo Lincoln - Race 1
Mad Mary - Race 8
Mantra Blue - Race 1
Mhai Surfer Girl - Race 2
Mick Konstantin - Race 7
Minjee - Race 2
Nelson's Boy - Race 5
New Kid In Town - Race 5
Ragnar Lothbrok - Race 4
Regal Girl - Race 3
Sadhaka - Race 5
Sans Au Revoir - Race 6
Seaclusion - Race 1
Spirit Of Waiheke - Race 2
That's What We Do - Race 6
Treacherous Baby - Race 2
Tuareg - Race 7
Turn O The Tide - Race 5
Tyson - Race 5
Val Thorens - Race 6
Voronov - Race 6
Westar Milly - Race 6
Wicked Wanda - Race 2
You Little Beauty - Race 4