Auckland Trotting Club Inc
Friday, 4 July
- Race Number:
- Race 1
- Race Time:
THE ALEX BAR & EATERY
$17,000, 3YO & OLDER R42 TO R47 MOBILE PACE, 2200m
For R42 to R47 pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 633231 | Dear God | 1 | Ft | Jay Abernethy | Deserved last week's win after some strong placings. Big threat again from ace. |
| 2 |  | 214227 | Ragnar Lothbrok | 2 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Maintained tidy form-line when 3.8L from winner, 20 June. Well in commission. |
| 3 |  | 59155X | Waltzing With Miki | 3 | Ft | Benjamin Butcher | Closed summer campaign with a brace of useful 5th's. Consider in a fresh state. |
| 4 |  | 34X641 | J T Boe | 4 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Prevailed when last here in late May holding off #2. Entitled to respect again. |
| 5 |  | 22325X | Hawkeye Pierce | 5 | Ft | ||
| 6 |  | PX7513 | Heaven High | 6 | Ft | Monika Ranger(J) | Couldn't wrestle the lead at Camb but stuck gamely. Sure to be competitive. |
| Best Bets: J T Boe (4), Dear God (1), Ragnar Lothbrok (2) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Heaven High (1-57.4), Waltzing With Miki (1-58.8), J T Boe (2-00.1) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 2
- Race Time:
IRT. YOUR HORSE OUR PASSION HANDICAP PACE
$20,000, 3YO & OLDER R54 TO R78 DISCRETIONARY, 2700m
For R54 to R78 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 845446 | Leo Lincoln | 1 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Has had his chance behind tonight's rivals in recent attempts. Fringe 1st4 hope. |
| 2 | | 412414 | Kevin Kline | 1 | 10 | Maurice McKendry | Tidy run completing first 4 here, 20 Jun following gritty lower-grade win. Place |
| 3 | | 6X3331 | Twista | 2 | 10 | Josh Dickie | Got his reward from the pegs, 30 May. Always required when building combinations |
| 4 |  | 082255 | Rough And Ready | U1 | 10 | Crystal Hackett(J) | Wilted after sitting parked for last lap here, 23 May. Combos spice if handy. |
| 5 |  | 6X5311 | Mantra Blue | U1 | 30 | Zachary Butcher | Seeking her hat-trick tonight after narrow June victories. Looks hard to contain |
| 6 |  | X20313 | American Me | 1 | 40 | Harrison Orange(J) | Game 3rd despite over-racing, 20 June. Back to 2700m suits and a serious threat. |
| Best Bets: Mantra Blue (5), American Me (6), Twista (3), Kevin Kline (2) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: American Me (1-58.8), Rough And Ready (2-00.9), Leo Lincoln (2-04.6) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Horse Movements: American Me to Jeremy Young at Pukekohe | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 3
- Race Time:
GROVE MITRE 10 MOBILE PACE
$15,000, 3YO & OLDER R40, 2200m
For R40 pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 772552 | Big Herb | 1 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Strong after spearing to the lead last week. Nice swing in draws; combos include |
| 2 | | 5X33 | The Rascal | 2 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Caught the eye with late dab when clear 7 days ago. Hard to roll from handy draw |
| 3 |  | 013098 | In The Summertime | 3 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Just fair in recent attempts and would need to show more zip to feature tonight. |
| 4 | | X44313 | Franco Salah | 4 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Almost went back to back closing late 2 weeks ago. Big win prior and must cover. |
| 5 |  | 346443 | Brookside Girl | 5 | Ft | David Butcher | Racing in good fettle without looking like breaking through. Wider alley tonight |
| 6 |  | 622222 | Tytate | 6 | Ft | Matthew White | Another narrow miss when last here, 30 May. Massive run prior; each-way all day. |
| 7 | | 458331 | Always B Magic | 7 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Tough as teak winning here, 6 June. Major player with some favours from marble. |
| 8 |  | 61X274 | Sadhaka | 8 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Didn't get all favours from pegs, 20 June. Rough alley to work from; 1st4 fringe |
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| 9 | | 4X3462 | Cyamate | 9 | Ft | Kristina Denifostova(J) | Strong 2nd at Camb, 19 June. First attempt here but likely to get a cushy trip. |
| 10 | | X94441 | Princess Lisa | 10 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Ran panned out nicely a week ago and she was dominant. Bright hope once again. |
| Best Bets: The Rascal (2), Tytate (6), Franco Salah (4), Big Herb (1) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Franco Salah (1-58.7), Princess Lisa (1-59.1), Brookside Girl (1-59.3) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 4
- Race Time:
CLASSIQUE LANDSCAPERS SILK ROAD TROTTERS FINAL HCP TROT
$34,000, 3YO & OLDER F&M R42 TO R64 DISCRHCP, 2200m
For R42 to R64 3yo-&-older trotting fillies & mares. Eligible to nominate, Fillies & Mares who ran in the heats run on 6th & 13th June 2025. Refer full series conditions. Should a filly or mare win both a Heat and the Final, the Final will be plenty free.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 606884 | Saninarmbro | 1 | Ft | Roydon Downey | Had every chance last week when a steady 4th. Others looks better options here. |
| 2 |  | 460313 | Sans Au Revoir | 2 | Ft | Harrison Orange(J) | Fought hard for her placing a week ago. Slick 2700m winner prior; combos hope. |
| 3 |  | 6X4454 | Shesgold | 3 | Ft | Benjamin Butcher | Unlucky when last here and solid enough since right-handed. First 4 hope again. |
| 4 |  | 431205 | Very Majestic | U1 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Couldn't clear pocket early enough here, 13 June. Win chance with best manners. |
| 5 |  | 659455 | Jasinova | U2 | Ft | Luk Chin | OK without threatening of late and she would need to show more zip to feature. |
| 6 |  | 346115 | Ocean Eyes | 1 | 15 | Zachary Butcher | Solid up in grade last week after 2 wins on the bounce. Throw into quins/tris. |
| 7 |  | 759136 | Con Grazia Love | 2 | 15 | Emily Johnson(J) | Checked 2 weeks ago here after two bold runs. Bold showing wouldn't surprise. |
| 8 | | 263X22 | Regal Girl | 3 | 15 | Tony Herlihy | Has resumed strongly with a brace of 2nd's last month. Her 5th win is imminent. |
| 9 | | 700176 | Forgiveness | U1 | 15 | Matthew White | Never close as fave last week. Bigger field tonight so will need to race handier |
| 10 |  | 42P328 | Courmayeur | 1 | 25 | Crystal Hackett(J) | Didn't bring her manners last week after bold placings prior. Close with A-game. |
| 11 | | 260X21 | Melsadele | 2 | 25 | Todd Mitchell | Won emphatically a week ago and looks set for a big campaign. Clearly on top. |
| Best Bets: Melsadele (11), Regal Girl (8), Courmayeur (10), Very Majestic (4) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Courmayeur (2-01.6), Con Grazia Love (2-01.9), Shesgold (2-02.8) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Con Grazia Love (7): SL-On, Ocean Eyes (6): BL-On Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 5
- Race Time:
WOODLANDS STUD SILK ROAD NORTHERN PACERS HEAT 2 MOB PACE
$17,000, 3YO & OLDER FILLIES & MARES R43 TO R65 MOBILE, 1700m
For R43 to R65 pacing fillies & mares. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Winning Stakes using the track grid. Refer full series conditions. First 4 placed runners are automatic qualifiers for the Final should they be nominated. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 871354 | Allets | 1 | Ft | Jacob Dunn(J) | Had more to give last week when <2L from Wicked Wanda. Throw in from the ace. |
| 2 | | 452751 | Delightful Chic | 2 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Too strong for her Camb rivals, 24 June. This is a step up and will require luck |
| 3 |  | 582568 | Courtney Rose | 3 | Ft | ||
| 4 |  | 214155 | Spirit Of Waiheke | 4 | Ft | Stephanie Burley(J) | Closed with purpose behind #10 a fortnight ago here. Should get her chance again |
| 5 | | 436157 | Minjee | 5 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Solid from similar marble, 20 June. Good run prior after missing away. Blow-out. |
| 6 |  | 731222 | Seaclusion | 6 | Ft | James Stormont | Crunched late by Mantra Blue 2 weeks back. Sure to use gate speed and win chance |
| 7 |  | 315411 | Ultimate Racy Girl | 7 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Seeking her hat-trick after game victories in successive weeks. E/W up in grade. |
| 8 |  | 866236 | Treacherous Baby | 8 | Ft | Brooke Wilkins(J) | Charged home when it was all over, 20 June. Faces similar task from widest alley |
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| 9 | | 373312 | Mhai Surfer Girl | 9 | Ft | Matthew White | Easy Camb win preceded game 2nd behind Wicked Wanda. Can win with late gaps. |
| 10 | | 333431 | Wicked Wanda | 10 | Ft | Todd Mitchell | Broke through after run of minors to stall #9, 20 June. Cover in your combo bets |
| Best Bets: Seaclusion (6), Ultimate Racy Girl (7), Mhai Surfer Girl (9), Allets (1) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Mhai Surfer Girl (1-54.1), Ultimate Racy Girl (1-54.2), Wicked Wanda (1-54.4) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 6
- Race Time:
LONE STAR ALEXANDRA PARK HANDICAP TROT
$20,000, 3YO & OLDER R45 TO R75 DISCRETIONARY, 2700m
For R45 to R75 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 409312 | Crackerjack | U1 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Backed up his 6 June win with bold 2nd at odds 2 weeks ago. Minors in this grade |
| 2 |  | 69X448 | That's What We Do | U2 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Weakened after a tough trip here, 20 Jun after encouraging runs. Best required. |
| 3 | | 6570X5 | Bolt For The Hill | U3 | Ft | Stephanie Burley(J) | Resumed satisfactorily after missing away, 20 June. Needed in combination bets. |
| 4 |  | 8X1356 | Iron Love | 1 | 35 | Crystal Hackett(J) | Found the line nicely over shorter journey last week. One of the leading chances |
| 5 | | 421342 | High Energy | 2 | 35 | Harrison Orange(J) | Almost stole it late 7 days ago here. Can break 2700m hoodoo tonight. Top pick. |
| 6 |  | 111154 | Lord Popinjay | U1 | 35 | Monika Ranger(J) | Spelled after decent Camb 4th, 4 Apr. Twice a winner fresh and must be included. |
| Best Bets: High Energy (5), Iron Love (4), Lord Popinjay (6), Bolt For The Hill (3) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Lord Popinjay (2-04.0), Iron Love (2-04.4) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Bolt For The Hill (3): P-On, Iron Love (4): SL-On Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 7
- Race Time:
GALLAGHER INSURANCE MOBILE PACE
$17,000, 3YO & OLDER R48 TO R50, 2200m
For R48 to R50 pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 117935 | Final Change | 1 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Lost momentum when held up here, 20 June. Combos booster from the ace tonight. |
| 2 | | 756511 | Won And Only | 2 | Ft | Scott Phelan | Dominant winner of last two at Camb. Has won here and will carry heavy support. |
| 3 | | 334262 | Roy Kent | 3 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Never far from the action and another win would be deserved. Threat to the fave. |
| 4 | | 670469 | Sugar Ray Lincoln | 4 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Beaten a long way out when last here behind Marketplace. Best version can place. |
| 5 | | 626464 | You Little Beauty | 5 | Ft | David Butcher | Flew late to grab 2nd last week and it wouldn't shock to see her prevail tonight |
| 6 |  | 69X427 | C U There | 6 | Ft | Neita Balle(J) | Couldn't quicken from the back last week. Draw won't help again; 1st 4 fringes. |
| 7 |  | 373414 | Dixieland Delight | 7 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Made ground late to finish 4th last week. Luck required from alley but consider. |
| Best Bets: Won And Only (2), Roy Kent (3), You Little Beauty (5), Final Change (1) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: You Little Beauty (1-57.3), Sugar Ray Lincoln (1-57.5), Won And Only (1-58.2) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 8
- Race Time:
REHARVEST TROT
$15,000, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER, 2200m
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 3 | Home Grown Girl | 1 | Ft | Todd Macfarlane | Grabbed a cheque at her first attempt with tidy Camb 3rd. Has place claims again |
| 2 |  | 280X28 | Itmusclebelove | 2 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Nice 2nd resuming at Camb the galloped here in the trail, 27 June. Combos hope. |
| 3 |  | 722333 | Johnny Trotter | 3 | Ft | ||
| 4 |  | 5X4X7 | Pirayas | 4 | Ft | Taitlyn Hanara(J) | Had support first-up in new campaign at Camb and not disgraced. Keep safe again. |
| 5 | | 235D55 | Happy Hill | 5 | Ft | Bernie Hackett | No dash after a check 400m out last week. This is within his scope; live chance. |
| 6 | | 630X | Whatever It Takes | 6 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Now in the North after last racing in early '24. Trial winner, 10 June. Include. |
| 7 |  | 546 | Im A Rockstar | 7 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Broke in front 2 back at Camb and had no answer when headed here, 27 June. Risk. |
| Best Bets: Whatever It Takes (6), Pirayas (4), Itmusclebelove (2) | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Whatever It Takes (6): BL-Off Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 9
- Race Time:
HRNZ / AUCKLAND FAREWELL DEAN SHANNON MOBILE PACE
$15,000, 3YO & OLDER R35 TO R39, R40 WITH COND., 2200m
For R35 to R39 pacers. Also R40 horses with winning stakes up to and including $4400 for lifetime.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 945363 | I Can Too | 1 | Ft | Benjamin Butcher | Racing well and from the ace looks a some hope of breaking his Alex Park drought |
| 2 |  | 130967 | Benjamin Button | 2 | Ft | Sailesh Abernethy | OK in latest runs here and likely to be tucked away on the pegs. Place roughie. |
| 3 |  | 40X628 | Dominus | 3 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | One-batted from the pegs when last here following bold 1700m attempt. Minors. |
| 4 |  | X51265 | Aquila | 4 | Ft | James Stormont | Not far off rivals at odds in past fortnight. From similar alley she can prevail |
| 5 | | 071624 | Debrief | 5 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Has had a month off since game runs behind Bettor Reaction. One of many chances. |
| 6 |  | 493362 | Lukaku | 6 | Ft | Todd Macfarlane | Run down at Camb last week and looks up against it from wide draw back here. |
| 7 | | 434312 | Billy The Kid | 7 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Chased hard from the trail last week. Yet to win here but a must for all combos. |
| 8 | | 231633 | Dreams Of Eric | 8 | Ft | Harrison Orange(J) | Brings good Camb form to his first attempt here and despite alley can go close. |
| Best Bets: I Can Too (1), Aquila (4), Billy The Kid (7), Dreams Of Eric (8) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Benjamin Button (1-57.4), Billy The Kid (2-00.4), Dreams Of Eric (2-01.0) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
Runner Index
Allets - Race 5
Always B Magic - Race 3
American Me - Race 2
Aquila - Race 9
Benjamin Button - Race 9
Big Herb - Race 3
Billy The Kid - Race 9
Bolt For The Hill - Race 6
Brookside Girl - Race 3
Con Grazia Love - Race 4
Courmayeur - Race 4
Courtney Rose - Race 5
Crackerjack - Race 6
C U There - Race 7
Cyamate - Race 3
Dear God - Race 1
Debrief - Race 9
Delightful Chic - Race 5
Dixieland Delight - Race 7
Dominus - Race 9
Dreams Of Eric - Race 9
Final Change - Race 7
Forgiveness - Race 4
Franco Salah - Race 3
Happy Hill - Race 8
Hawkeye Pierce - Race 1
Heaven High - Race 1
High Energy - Race 6
Home Grown Girl - Race 8
I Can Too - Race 9
Im A Rockstar - Race 8
In The Summertime - Race 3
Iron Love - Race 6
Itmusclebelove - Race 8
Jasinova - Race 4
Johnny Trotter - Race 8
J T Boe - Race 1
Kevin Kline - Race 2
Leo Lincoln - Race 2
Lord Popinjay - Race 6
Lukaku - Race 9
Mantra Blue - Race 2
Melsadele - Race 4
Mhai Surfer Girl - Race 5
Minjee - Race 5
Ocean Eyes - Race 4
Pirayas - Race 8
Princess Lisa - Race 3
Ragnar Lothbrok - Race 1
Regal Girl - Race 4
Rough And Ready - Race 2
Roy Kent - Race 7
Sadhaka - Race 3
Saninarmbro - Race 4
Sans Au Revoir - Race 4
Seaclusion - Race 5
Shesgold - Race 4
Spirit Of Waiheke - Race 5
Sugar Ray Lincoln - Race 7
That's What We Do - Race 6
The Rascal - Race 3
Treacherous Baby - Race 5
Twista - Race 2
Tytate - Race 3
Ultimate Racy Girl - Race 5
Very Majestic - Race 4
Waltzing With Miki - Race 1
Whatever It Takes - Race 8
Wicked Wanda - Race 5
Won And Only - Race 7
You Little Beauty - Race 7