Auckland Trotting Club Inc
Friday, 11 July
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BOOK NOW FOR THAI NIGHT AT ALEX PARK 29 AUG MOBILE PACE
$20,000, 3YO & OLDER R52 TO R70, 2200m
For R52 to R70 pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | 412112 | Bettor Reaction | 1 | Ft | Matthew White | Will appreciate return to mobile here and racing well enough to push favourite. |
| 2 |  | 454463 | Leo Lincoln | 2 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Bold from the pegs behind American Me and Mantra Blue a week ago. Combos must. |
| 3 |  | 122251 | Beta Prepare | 3 | Ft | Sailesh Abernethy | Took luck out of the equation leading throughout, 27 June. In super form; place. |
| 4 | | 124144 | Kevin Kline | 4 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Game 4th a week ago and with the right trip he can add value to exotics tonight. |
| 5 |  | X53112 | Mantra Blue | 5 | Ft | Monika Ranger(J) | Just denied hat-trick 7 days ago and awfully hard to beat in small field tonight |
| Best Bets: Mantra Blue (5), Bettor Reaction (1), Beta Prepare (3), Leo Lincoln (2) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Leo Lincoln (1-57.0), Mantra Blue (1-57.4), Beta Prepare (1-57.7) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
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DUNSTAN SPEEDFEED HANDICAP TROT
$17,000, 3YO & OLDER R40 TO R53 DISCRETIONARY, 2200m
For R40 to R53 trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | 068844 | Saninarmbro | 1 | Ft | Roydon Downey | Stuck well when headed to boost first 4's last week. Can't be left out of combos |
| 2 |  | 283929 | Crazy | U1 | Ft | ||
| 3 |  | 13X414 | Maro Mackendon | U2 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Backed up all-the-way win mid-June with tidy 4th a fortnight later. In place mix |
| 4 |  | 603133 | Sans Au Revoir | 1 | 10 | Harrison Orange(J) | Tried hard behind Shesgold last week here. Another win is close at hand. Rates. |
| 5 |  | 18X066 | Ya Eejit Ya | 2 | 10 | Emily Johnson(J) | Spelled after making an error in 3rd start for campaign, mid-May. Take on trust |
| 6 |  | 009066 | Liaison | 3 | 10 | Andre Poutama | Fair to middling in latest Camb. attempts but a few others look sharper tonight. |
| 7 |  | 497655 | Castana | 4 | 10 | Taitlyn Hanara(J) | Gobbled up at Camb after being driven confidently. Strong record here; roughie. |
| 8 |  | 9X4485 | That's What We Do | U1 | 10 | ||
| 9 | | 570X54 | Bolt For The Hill | U2 | 10 | Stephanie Burley(J) | Solid two runs this time in and little more required to play a part in exotics. |
| 10 |  | 2X8691 | Keep It Klassy | U3 | 10 | David Butcher | Winner over this trip at Camb, 24 June. Twice successful here and value runner. |
| Best Bets: Sans Au Revoir (4), Keep It Klassy (10), Saninarmbro (1), Maro Mackendon (3) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Castana (2-04.5), Saninarmbro (2-04.6), Maro Mackendon (2-04.6) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Castana (7): SL-Off, Crazy (2): BL-Off, Ya Eejit Ya (5): P-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 3
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ALABAR MOBILE PACE
$15,000, NON-WINNERS 2YO, 1700m
For 2-year-old pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Sex (fillies drawn inside colts and geldings) using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | | 5X | Lincoln Downs | 1 | Ft | Nathan Delany(J) | Failed to fire in Feb debut on this track. 2nd in 1Jul w'out and drawn a treat. |
| 2 |  | Shezsofast | 2 | Ft | Brooke Wilkins(J) | Two sound trials in readiness for tonight's debut. Marble a nice boost; consider | |
| 3 | | Lincoln's Spice | 3 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Recent w'out winner will ensure strong support from handy alley in her debut. | |
| 4 |  | 5 | Pants On Fire | 4 | Ft | Jacob Dunn(J) | Run didn't justify support first-up following Puke trial win. Improvement likely |
| 5 |  | Craftsman | 5 | Ft | Josh Dickie | 3rd in recent trial making ground nicely over last 400m in 28.3. Can take this. | |
| 6 | | Sammy Lincoln | 6 | Ft | |||
| 7 |  | American Falcon | 7 | Ft | Matthew White | Gripped on to win 27 June trial from the ace. Tough marble tonight but must have | |
| Best Bets: Lincoln's Spice (3), Craftsman (5), American Falcon (7) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: American Falcon - 1st of 4, Auckland, 27/06/25, 2200m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-49.7, 800m: 57.9, 400m: 28.3, Margins: head, 3/4len, 1 1/4len. | |||||||
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- Race 4
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BORDER FENCING SERVICES 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 | |
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| 1 |  | 630X4 | Whatever It Takes | 1 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Found line well resuming here with inspired support last week. One of many hopes |
| 2 |  | 29266X | Play Fast And Loose | 2 | Ft | Nicky Chilcott | Stable change after securing 4 2nd's for AGH. Nice w'out win and clear prospect. |
| 3 |  | 5X4X73 | Pirayas | 3 | Ft | Taitlyn Hanara(J) | Tidy placing a week ago and with continued improvement can find another placing. |
| 4 | | 21 | Mad Mary | 1 | 30 | Crystal Hackett(J) | Proved too sharp here, 20 June following game debut. Danger despite 30m handicap |
| 5 | | 163 | Manchester's Moment | 2 | 30 | Todd Mitchell | Tough effort to be just denied, 27 June. Well in commission with clean getaway |
| 6 |  | PXPX77 | Bertha's Pride | U1 | 30 | Sailesh Abernethy | Hasn't threatened in two starts this time in and quick improvement required. |
| 7 |  | 67149X | Loteria | U2 | 30 | Josh Dickie | Looked promising last campaign and was a w'out winner, 17 June. Plenty of upside |
| 8 | | 705424 | Santapazienza | U3 | 30 | Roydon Downey | Within 1L of Cyclone Sala 2 weeks back and meets 30m better off here. In the mix |
| 9 |  | 51200X | Hayley Mhor | U4 | 30 | James Stormont | Manners deserted her at end of last campaign. Capable of pushing with her A-game |
| 10 |  | 4331X2 | Brother Johnson | U5 | 30 | David Butcher | Resumed in good fettle in Northern debut and will have admirers in course debut. |
| 11 |  | 547521 | Cyclone Sala | U6 | 30 | Jay Abernethy | Too tough claiming her maiden, 27 June. Danger if she can step the tapes quickly |
| Best Bets: Loteria (7), Brother Johnson (10), Play Fast And Loose (2), Mad Mary (4) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Manchester's Moment (2-05.5), Santapazienza (2-06.2), Cyclone Sala (2-07.2) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Hayley Mhor (9): BL-Off, Play Fast And Loose (2): BL-Off Legend | |||||||
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- Race 5
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SOUTHERN CROSS PARTNERS MOBILE PACE
$17,000, 2YO & OLDER R40 TO R47, 2200m
For R40 to R47 pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | 808X55 | Tugawar | 1 | Ft | Matthew White | Hit the line with some purpose, 24 June. 3 wins here & draw helps. 1st4 fringes |
| 2 | | X61632 | Beachbreak | 2 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Just thwarted when last here & from another handy alley looks well-placed again. |
| 3 |  | 734519 | New Kid In Town | 3 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Copped a tough trip up in grade following 13June success here. Rough place hope. |
| 4 | | 357X53 | Tyson | 4 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Economical trip from the ace, 27 June and stuck well. Throw into your exotics. |
| 5 | | 485685 | Murtle The Turtle | 5 | Ft | Jay Abernethy | Battled away from the markers 2 weeks back and requiring favours from this alley |
| 6 | | 33321 | Johnny Lincoln | 6 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Deserved his win a fortnight ago after some big placings. Progressive type; E/W. |
| 7 |  | 309672 | Benjamin Button | 7 | Ft | Sailesh Abernethy | Almost claimed win no. 16 last week from the trail. Same luxury unlikely tonight |
| 8 |  | 0X6286 | Dominus | 8 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Whacked away without posing a threat 7 days ago. More required from wide alley. |
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| 9 |  | 453633 | I Can Too | 9 | Ft | David Butcher | Fought tenaciously after driven to keep lead last week. Place best from marble. |
| 10 | | 343124 | Billy The Kid | 10 | Ft | Harrison Orange(J) | Furthered a decent form-line with last week's gritty 4th. Needed on your exotics |
| 11 |  | 22325X | Hawkeye Pierce | 11 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Missed last week after being off the scene since Dec. Will improve but respect. |
| 12 | | 9155X2 | Waltzing With Miki | 12 | Ft | Benjamin Butcher | Bold 1st-up run last week and despite the draw tonight looks a decent prospect. |
| 13 | | 704697 | Sugar Ray Lincoln | 13 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Blew his chances with a gallop last week. Has plenty of ability but risking here |
| Best Bets: Beachbreak (2), Johnny Lincoln (6), Waltzing With Miki (12), Hawkeye Pierce (11) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Benjamin Button (1-57.4), Sugar Ray Lincoln (1-57.5), Hawkeye Pierce (1-57.6) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Sugar Ray Lincoln (13): RD-Off, FD-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 6
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WOODLANDS STUD SILK ROAD NORTHERN F&M FINAL MOB PACE
$34,000, 3YO & OLDER F&M UP TO & INCLUDING R70 MOBILE, 1700m
For up to & including R70 pacing fillies & mares. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid. Refer full series conditions. Eligible to nominate, those fillies & mares who ran in a heat on either 20th June or 4th July 2025. 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 | |
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| 1 |  | 332313 | Dear God | 1 | Ft | Jay Abernethy | Reeled in late last week and likely to seek front again. This is a tougher test. |
| 2 |  | 713542 | Allets | 2 | Ft | Jacob Dunn(J) | Pushed Seaclusion hard after securing the trail 7 days ago. Definite minors hope |
| 3 |  | 154115 | Ultimate Racy Girl | 3 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Faced the breeze after drawing wide, 4 Jul. From this marble she's hard to beat. |
| 4 | | 361576 | Minjee | 4 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Racing well from similar marbles in recent attempts here. First 4 fringes again. |
| 5 | | 733123 | Mhai Surfer Girl | 5 | Ft | Matthew White | Strong placing from 2nd row alley a week ago. Another bold showing is expected. |
| 6 |  | 334319 | Wicked Wanda | 6 | Ft | Todd Mitchell | Couldn't quicken from the rear last week. Likely to go forward tonight. Blowout. |
| 7 | | 662364 | Treacherous Baby | 7 | Ft | Brooke Wilkins(J) | Two nice runs without much reward in recent weeks. Sure to be closing fast again |
| 8 |  | 312221 | Seaclusion | 8 | Ft | James Stormont | Too smart after showing her usual gate speed last week. Will give a strong sight |
| Best Bets: Ultimate Racy Girl (3), Mhai Surfer Girl (5), Seaclusion (8), Treacherous Baby (7) | |||||||
| 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] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Mhai Surfer Girl (5): RD-Off, BL-Off, SL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 7
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THANKS TO THE MAGNESS TEAM HANDICAP TROT
$20,000, R55 TO R75 DISCRETIONARY, 2200m
For R55 to R75 trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | | 44X960 | Fearless | 1 | Ft | Sheryl Wigg | Shuffled out of it when last here back on Anzac Day. Value with clean beginning. |
| 2 |  | 5665X3 | Kiss And Run | U1 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Resumed in style with 3rd behind Halberg, 27 June. Can step and run from unruly. |
| 3 |  | 124617 | Romeo Foxtrot | 1 | 10 | Zachary Butcher | Whacked away with 7th, 27 June. Reliable type so consider for your first 4s here |
| 4 | | 340306 | Matty A | 2 | 10 | Andre Poutama | Did some work back on 2 May with support. Strong trial behind #5. Definite hope. |
| 5 |  | 11218X | Belle Neige | 3 | 10 | Crystal Hackett(J) | Back on a new campaign and looked ready winning recent trial. Must be included. |
| 6 |  | 213421 | High Energy | 1 | 25 | Harrison Orange(J) | Dominant performance 7 days ago. Shorter trip here but hard to contain on that. |
| 7 |  | 111543 | Lord Popinjay | U1 | 25 | Matthew White | Almost 10L from High Energy over the 2700m last week. Trip suits; place prospect |
| Best Bets: High Energy (6), Belle Neige (5), Matty A (4), Kiss And Run (2) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Lord Popinjay (2-00.8), High Energy (2-01.4), Matty A (2-02.4) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Belle Neige (5): RD-Off, SL-Off, FD-On, Lord Popinjay (7): SL-Off Legend | |||||||
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- Race 8
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AUCKLAND CO-OP TAXIS 300-3000 MOBILE PACE
$15,000, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER, 2200m
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | | 5X334 | The Rascal | 1 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Powerful late after losing ground at the turn last week. Clear hope from the ace |
| 2 | | 64X | Makorori | 2 | Ft | ||
| 3 | | 864707 | Two Jules | 3 | Ft | Scott Phelan | Now up with Purdon/Phelan after 3 4th's in Canty. Big respect first-up tonight. |
| 4 | | 24X534 | Bettor Be A Legend | 4 | Ft | James Stormont | Fought well for his 4th here, 20 June. Combos hope again from a similar marble. |
| 5 | | 426X | Abman | 5 | Ft | Benjamin Butcher | First campaign ended NYE behind Greased Lightnin. Minors best resuming from wide |
| 6 | | 222223 | Tytate | 6 | Ft | Matthew White | Another huge placing last week. She is so deserving of a winning turn; tonight? |
| Best Bets: Tytate (6), The Rascal (1), Two Jules (3), Bettor Be A Legend (4) | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Bettor Be A Legend (4): BL-On Legend | |||||||
Runner Index
Abman - Race 8
Allets - Race 6
American Falcon - Race 3
Beachbreak - Race 5
Belle Neige - Race 7
Benjamin Button - Race 5
Bertha's Pride - Race 4
Beta Prepare - Race 1
Bettor Be A Legend - Race 8
Bettor Reaction - Race 1
Billy The Kid - Race 5
Bolt For The Hill - Race 2
Brother Johnson - Race 4
Castana - Race 2
Craftsman - Race 3
Crazy - Race 2
Cyclone Sala - Race 4
Dear God - Race 6
Dominus - Race 5
Fearless - Race 7
Hawkeye Pierce - Race 5
Hayley Mhor - Race 4
High Energy - Race 7
I Can Too - Race 5
Johnny Lincoln - Race 5
Keep It Klassy - Race 2
Kevin Kline - Race 1
Kiss And Run - Race 7
Leo Lincoln - Race 1
Liaison - Race 2
Lincoln Downs - Race 3
Lincoln's Spice - Race 3
Lord Popinjay - Race 7
Loteria - Race 4
Mad Mary - Race 4
Makorori - Race 8
Manchester's Moment - Race 4
Mantra Blue - Race 1
Maro Mackendon - Race 2
Matty A - Race 7
Mhai Surfer Girl - Race 6
Minjee - Race 6
Murtle The Turtle - Race 5
New Kid In Town - Race 5
Pants On Fire - Race 3
Pirayas - Race 4
Play Fast And Loose - Race 4
Romeo Foxtrot - Race 7
Sammy Lincoln - Race 3
Saninarmbro - Race 2
Sans Au Revoir - Race 2
Santapazienza - Race 4
Seaclusion - Race 6
Shezsofast - Race 3
Sugar Ray Lincoln - Race 5
That's What We Do - Race 2
The Rascal - Race 8
Treacherous Baby - Race 6
Tugawar - Race 5
Two Jules - Race 8
Tyson - Race 5
Tytate - Race 8
Ultimate Racy Girl - Race 6
Waltzing With Miki - Race 5
Whatever It Takes - Race 4
Wicked Wanda - Race 6
Ya Eejit Ya - Race 2