Auckland Trotting Club Inc
Friday, 27 June
- Race Number:
- Race 1
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BOOK NOW FOR MID-WINTER CHRISTMAS MOBILE PACE
$17,000, 3YO & OLDER R40 TO R50, 2200m
For R40 to R50 pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 2357X5 | Tyson | 1 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Very handy resuming last week. Grabs the ace tonight and sound place prospect. |
| 2 |  | 848568 | Murtle The Turtle | 2 | Ft | Jay Abernethy | Couldn't spark from the pegs 2 weeks ago here. Good prior; combos spice tonight. |
| 3 |  | 40X628 | Dominus | 3 | Ft | ||
| 4 |  | 2X1302 | Turn O The Tide | 4 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Stung late after working to lead from wider alley, 20 June. Well placed to win. |
| 5 |  | 179X78 | Aventador | 5 | Ft | David Butcher | Nice first-up run and faced the breeze next start. Handy type and needs covering |
| 6 | | X88331 | Captains Secret | 6 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Took advantage of a cushy trip to beat #7, 13 June. Looks a nice E/W hope again. |
| 7 |  | 847721 | Clouding Over | 7 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Improved on her bold 2nd to upset rivals last week. Wider alley but must respect |
| 8 |  | 369X42 | C U There | 8 | Ft | Neita Balle(J) | Two good Camb runs to start campaign. Moderate form here; needs best from wide. |
| 9 |  | 867730 | Nelson's Boy | U1 | Ft | Sailesh Abernethy | Back to his old tricks a week ago here. Capable of charging home with right trip |
| Best Bets: Turn O The Tide (4), Aventador (5), Captains Secret (6), Tyson (1) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Nelson's Boy (1-56.7), Clouding Over (1-59.0), Turn O The Tide (1-59.3) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
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- Race 2
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MAGNESS VIDEO - THANK YOU FROM ATC - HANDICAP TROT
$17,000, R41 TO R55 DISCRETIONARY, 2200m
For R41 to R55 trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 874661 | Emily Bay | 1 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Too strong winning at Camb, 12 June. Record good here and will represent value. |
| 2 |  | 660688 | Saninarmbro | 2 | Ft | Roydon Downey | Not too shabby in lastest outings here and with clean beginning can boost combos |
| 3 |  | 752251 | Boss Jo | 3 | Ft | Monika Ranger(J) | Too fast for Camb rivals after building nicely. 14th attempt tonight to win here |
| 4 |  | 341751 | Two Francs | U1 | Ft | ||
| 5 |  | 10750X | Father Barry | U2 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Hasn't raced this year and although contained in trials will carry support fresh |
| 6 |  | 03439X | It Ain't Me Babe | U1 | 10 | Todd Macfarlane | Mixed her form last campaign. W'out 2nd, 10 June but minors best in fresh state. |
| 7 |  | 7X0701 | Makaku | U2 | 10 | David Butcher | Professional win at Camb, 19 June. This is harder for first attempt at the track |
| 8 |  | 170017 | Forgiveness | U1 | 20 | Matthew White | Big win at Add prior to coming North. Will be better for last week's run. On top |
| Best Bets: Forgiveness (8), Boss Jo (3), Saninarmbro (2) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Father Barry (2-03.3), Boss Jo (2-04.3), Saninarmbro (2-04.6) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Father Barry (5): HH-Off, FD-Off, SL-Off, RD-On, Forgiveness (8): BL-Off, It Ain't Me Babe (6): P-Off Legend | |||||||
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- Race 3
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LINCOLN FARMS MOBILE PACE
$15,000, NON-WINNERS 2YO, 1700m
For 2-year-old pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | Pants On Fire | 1 | Ft | Jacob Dunn(J) | Brings winning trial form to tonight's debut. Mum won 6. Big hope from the ace. | |
| 2 |  | It's Not Kathy | 2 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Stuck well after leading behind #1 in trial. She's a must for all combo tickets. | |
| 3 | | Move It Lou | 3 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Came off trail to defeat Purdon runner in 20 June trial. Right in commission. | |
| 4 | | 44 | Evernden | 4 | Ft | Tony Cameron | Outfinished last week after sound debut. Rough trifecta hope in start 3. |
| 5 | | 3332 | Johnny Lincoln | 5 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Huge last week after meeting trouble early. Looks hard to roll despite alley. |
| Best Bets: Johnny Lincoln (5), Pants On Fire (1), Move It Lou (3), It's Not Kathy (2) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Pants On Fire - 1st of 5, Auckland, 17/06/25, 2050m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-35.9, 800m: 59.7, 400m: 28.7, Margins: 1 1/2len, 1/2 head, 1 3/4len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Johnny Lincoln (5): P-Off Legend | |||||||
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- Race 4
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BORDER FENCING SERVICES HANDICAP TROT
$20,000, 3YO & OLDER R58 TO R74 DISCRETIONARY, 2200m
For R58 to R74 trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | X34611 | Ocean Eyes | 1 | Ft | Scott Phelan | Up in grade after sharp victories here. Can offer cheek off the front; exotics. |
| 2 |  | 332261 | Hillbilly Blues | 2 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Broke through leading end to end last week over longer trip. Always a live hope. |
| 3 |  | X5665X | Kiss And Run | U1 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Solid finish 2024 campaign prior to Xmas. Two Camb w'out wins and performs fresh |
| 4 |  | 112461 | Romeo Foxtrot | 1 | 10 | Matthew White | Freshened after 4 Apr Camb success from the front. Likely to need the run here. |
| 5 |  | 142P32 | Courmayeur | 2 | 10 | Crystal Hackett(J) | Tried hard behind Halberg, 13 June. Can go close with full manners once again. |
| 6 | | 742134 | High Energy | 1 | 20 | Harrison Orange(J) | Stiff when locking wheels last week mounting a challenge. Favoured to atone here |
| 7 |  | 78X135 | Iron Love | 2 | 20 | Todd Mitchell | Solid behind two of tonight's rivals after resumption win. Clear winning claims. |
| 8 | | 213413 | Halberg | 3 | 20 | Zachary Butcher | Strong again behind #3 a week ago. Strong record over this trip and right in it. |
| Best Bets: High Energy (6), Halberg (8), Iron Love (7), Courmayeur (5) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: High Energy (2-01.4), Courmayeur (2-01.6), Romeo Foxtrot (2-03.0) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Kiss And Run (3): RD-Off, SL-Off, FD-On, Ocean Eyes (1): BL-Off Legend | |||||||
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- Race 5
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TAB - METRO PACERS SERIES FINAL MOBILE PACE
$35,000, 3YO & OLDER R41 TO R59, 2200m
For R41 to R59 pacers. Eligible to nominate, horses who ran in the Heats run on 13th & 20th June 2025. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid. First 4 placed runners from the Heats run on 13th & 20th June are automatic qualifiers for the Final should they be nominated. Should a horse win both a Heat and the Final, the Final will be plenty free.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 6X6163 | Beachbreak | 1 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Boosted multiples when going close last week. Respect from the ace once again. |
| 2 | | 0X0612 | Secrets Abound | 2 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Nailed after being driven to the front, 13 June. Easy Camb win prior. Must cover |
| 3 | | 348754 | Bruntwood Brigade | 3 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Closed hard to get within 1L of #8 last week. Can't be ignored from similar draw |
| 4 |  | 112225 | Beta Prepare | 4 | Ft | Sailesh Abernethy | Starved of room last week with more in the tank. With the right trip he can win. |
| 5 |  | 862646 | You Little Beauty | 5 | Ft | Benjamin Butcher | Game from the 8 alley a week ago. Genuine contender from a closer spot tonight. |
| 6 | | 63X032 | Always Be Mattie | 6 | Ft | Matthew White | Thwarted late by Hooray Henry 7 days ago. May push forward again from wider draw |
| 7 | | 254411 | Iron Brigade | 7 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Too strong in recent runs here and he will be well supported to land hat-trick. |
| 8 | | 521731 | Hooray Henry | 8 | Ft | David Butcher | Sprinted twice to win last week and he will take plenty of holding out tonight. |
| Best Bets: Hooray Henry (8), You Little Beauty (5), Iron Brigade (7), Secrets Abound (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 6
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TAB - METRO TROTTERS SERIES FINAL HANDICAP TROT
$35,000, R35 TO R57 DISCRETIONARY, 2200m
For R35 to R57 trotters. Eligible to nominate, horses who ran in the Heats run on 13th & 20th June 2025. First 3 placed runners from the Heats run on 13th & 20th June are automatic qualifiers for the Final should they be nominated. Please Note: The Final will have a maximum back mark of 30m. 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 | | 624833 | Brienne | 1 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Only blip in form-line was when she missed away. Combos prospect from the front. |
| 2 | | 086674 | Bangkok Betty | 2 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Just fair in recent attempts and she would require decent improvement to figure. |
| 3 |  | 668914 | Voronov | 1 | 10 | ||
| 4 |  | 746031 | Sans Au Revoir | 2 | 10 | Harrison Orange(J) | Too sharp when the gap came, 20 June following unlucky 3rd. Right in the hunt. |
| 5 | | 065945 | Jasinova | U1 | 10 | Luk Chin | 8-time winner over this trip but she is down on her best form & looks stretched. |
| 6 | | 135076 | Bravehearthighlander | U2 | 10 | Jacob Dunn(J) | Broke when looking to take the lane last week. Capable but needs full manners. |
| 7 |  | 606631 | Kaipaki Jack | 1 | 20 | Sailesh Abernethy | Took full advantage of a soft trip to stall Melsadele, 13 June. Combos include. |
| 8 | | 4260X2 | Melsadele | 2 | 20 | Todd Mitchell | Will be improved on bold 2nd resuming here 2 weeks ago. She's the one to beat. |
| 9 | | 613X41 | Maro Mackendon | U1 | 20 | Crystal Hackett(J) | Never travelling like anything but a winner last week. Danger again despite mark |
| Best Bets: Melsadele (8), Sans Au Revoir (4), Maro Mackendon (9), Bravehearthighlander (6) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Jasinova (2-03.4), Bravehearthighlander (2-03.6), Kaipaki Jack (2-03.7) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Jasinova (5): NW-On, Melsadele (8): SL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 7
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GRAND PARK MOBILE PACE
$17,000, 4YO & OLDER R39 TO R49 JUN.DRV, 1700m
For R39 to R49 4yo-&-older pacers. This race is for Junior Drivers only and has a Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating using the track grid. Rating Penalty Free Race.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | 443431 | Billy The Kid | 1 | Ft | Harrison Orange(J) | Got his reward at Camb after string of minors. Can take advantage of ace. Minors |
| 2 | | 434644 | Brookside Girl | 2 | Ft | Monika Ranger(J) | Good again at Camb without looking a winner. Thin 1700m record; first 4 fringes. |
| 3 |  | 213096 | Benjamin Button | 3 | Ft | Stephanie Burley(J) | Ok from wide marbles in latest attempts. 3 wins over sprint trip; combos booster |
| 4 |  | 5X5126 | Aquila | 4 | Ft | Neita Balle(J) | Decent effort at big odds a week ago. This is a little easier and she's a hope. |
| 5 |  | 763323 | Dear God | 5 | Ft | Fergus Schumacher(J) | Racing generously & and with her gate speed she can break through over fave trip |
| 6 | | 301309 | In The Summertime | 6 | Ft | Alicia Harrison(J) | No danger in last two runs at both venues. Wide alley to contend with tonight. |
| 7 |  | 424842 | Midfrew Lucre | 7 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Stuck when headed at Camb. In good enough form to place with the right trip. |
| 8 |  | 137341 | Dixieland Delight | 8 | Ft | Leah Hibell(J) | Clinical win from the ace at Camb, 19 June. Will be looking to bomb them late. |
| Best Bets: Dear God (5), Aquila (4), Dixieland Delight (8), Billy The Kid (1) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Midfrew Lucre (1-56.0), Benjamin Button (1-56.2), Dear God (1-57.0) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: In The Summertime (6): SL-Off, BL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 8
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HR FISKEN & SONS HANDICAP TROT
$15,000, 3YO & OLDER, NON-WINNERS WITH COND. SPECIAL, 2200m
Front: Trotters with no wins for lifetime. 30m: Horses with 1 win for lifetime.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 7280X2 | Itmusclebelove | 1 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Chased boldly for her 2nd when resuming at Camb. Manners makes her a danger. |
| 2 | | X235D5 | Happy Hill | 2 | Ft | Bernie Hackett | Failed to fire 7 days ago here. Has shown enough previously to go close tonight. |
| 3 |  | 54 | Im A Rockstar | 3 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Run down into 4th at Camb after making a mess of his debut here. Taking notes. |
| 4 |  | 454752 | Cyclone Sala | U1 | Ft | Jay Abernethy | Had her chance when run down last week. Gets another opportunity if she steps. |
| 5 | | 16 | Manchester's Moment | 1 | 30 | Todd Mitchell | Couldn't repeat her nice debut victory a fortnight later. Must include in this. |
| 6 | | 64X275 | Grace N Elegance | 2 | 30 | Tony Cameron | Sound 2nd in recent w'out & has changed stables since her Camb 5th. Market watch |
| 7 | | 894747 | Helsingor | 3 | 30 | Harrison Orange(J) | Couldn't stick after copping the Camb breeze, 12 June. Hard to recommend tonight |
| 8 | | X70542 | Santapazienza | U1 | 30 | Roydon Downey | Bold 2nd and continuing his improvement this campaign. Looks hard to contain. |
| Best Bets: Santapazienza (8), Itmusclebelove (1), Manchester's Moment (5), Cyclone Sala (4) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Manchester's Moment (2-05.5), Santapazienza (2-06.2), Grace N Elegance (2-09.7) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Helsingor (7): P-Off, BL-On, Manchester's Moment (5): SL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 9
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MAGNESS BROADCAST- END OF AN ERA AT ALEX PARK MOBILE PACE
$15,000, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER, 2200m
For 3yo-&-older pacers. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 460253 | Aunty Rose | 1 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Strong 3rd a week ago and from the inside alley tonight looks a nice E/W play. |
| 2 |  | 9438X7 | Eyeliner | 2 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Just a run when resuming at Camb, 12 June as fave. Sure to be improved; roughie |
| 3 | | 0X9444 | Princess Lisa | 3 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Closed late after a check last week. Punters will come again looking to atone. |
| 4 | | 443 | Caloriefree | 4 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Fought on gamely after issuing his bid 2 weeks ago. Close to a maiden victory. |
| 5 | | 5X3 | The Rascal | 5 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Gritty resumption after racing wide a long way out at Camb. Well in commission. |
| 6 |  | 680887 | Tuareg | 6 | Ft | ||
| 7 | | 577255 | Big Herb | 7 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Found line with purpose without all favours last week from wide. Exotics booster |
| Best Bets: Princess Lisa (3), Aunty Rose (1), Caloriefree (4), The Rascal (5) | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Eyeliner (2): SL-Off Legend | |||||||
Runner Index
Always Be Mattie - Race 5
Aquila - Race 7
Aunty Rose - Race 9
Aventador - Race 1
Bangkok Betty - Race 6
Beachbreak - Race 5
Benjamin Button - Race 7
Beta Prepare - Race 5
Big Herb - Race 9
Billy The Kid - Race 7
Boss Jo - Race 2
Bravehearthighlander - Race 6
Brienne - Race 6
Brookside Girl - Race 7
Bruntwood Brigade - Race 5
Caloriefree - Race 9
Captains Secret - Race 1
Clouding Over - Race 1
Courmayeur - Race 4
C U There - Race 1
Cyclone Sala - Race 8
Dear God - Race 7
Dixieland Delight - Race 7
Dominus - Race 1
Emily Bay - Race 2
Evernden - Race 3
Eyeliner - Race 9
Father Barry - Race 2
Forgiveness - Race 2
Grace N Elegance - Race 8
Halberg - Race 4
Happy Hill - Race 8
Helsingor - Race 8
High Energy - Race 4
Hillbilly Blues - Race 4
Hooray Henry - Race 5
Im A Rockstar - Race 8
In The Summertime - Race 7
Iron Brigade - Race 5
Iron Love - Race 4
It Ain't Me Babe - Race 2
Itmusclebelove - Race 8
It's Not Kathy - Race 3
Jasinova - Race 6
Johnny Lincoln - Race 3
Kaipaki Jack - Race 6
Kiss And Run - Race 4
Makaku - Race 2
Manchester's Moment - Race 8
Maro Mackendon - Race 6
Melsadele - Race 6
Midfrew Lucre - Race 7
Move It Lou - Race 3
Murtle The Turtle - Race 1
Nelson's Boy - Race 1
Ocean Eyes - Race 4
Pants On Fire - Race 3
Princess Lisa - Race 9
Romeo Foxtrot - Race 4
Saninarmbro - Race 2
Sans Au Revoir - Race 6
Santapazienza - Race 8
Secrets Abound - Race 5
The Rascal - Race 9
Tuareg - Race 9
Turn O The Tide - Race 1
Two Francs - Race 2
Tyson - Race 1
Voronov - Race 6
You Little Beauty - Race 5