Auckland Trotting Club Inc
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- Race 1
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IN LOVING MEMORY OF BRIAN WHITING MOBILE PACE
$13,950, 3YO & OLDER R37 TO R40, 2200m
For R37 to R40 pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | 725521 | Big Herb | 1 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Led throughout to win from this barrier 2 weeks ago. Chance in similar line-up. |
| 2 |  | 944415 | Princess Lisa | 2 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Closed well from her 2nd row draw, 4 July following slick victory. Threat again. |
| 3 | | 616322 | Beachbreak | 3 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Gathered in late by a nice type last week. Likely to seek front again so include |
| 4 |  | 464439 | Brookside Girl | 4 | Ft | David Butcher | Didn't get a crack at them when last here. Consistent prior & in the minors mix. |
| 5 |  | 536333 | I Can Too | 5 | Ft | Benjamin Butcher | Stout effort when recording another 3rd a week ago. Trifecta & 1st4 hope again. |
| 6 |  | 57X537 | Tyson | 6 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Sound 3rd-up run last week but runs from a tricky marble here and requiring luck |
| 7 |  | 443132 | Franco Salah | 7 | Ft | Tony Cameron | Tried valiantly a fortnight back after starting wide run 800m out. Big respect. |
| 8 |  | X62860 | Dominus | 8 | Ft | Matthew White | Failed to see daylight 7 days ago here but hard to tip from wide alley tonight. |
| Best Bets: Beachbreak (3), Franco Salah (7), Princess Lisa (2), Big Herb (1) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Franco Salah (1-58.7), Princess Lisa (1-59.1), Big Herb (1-59.3) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
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- Race 2
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CLASSIQUE LANDSCAPERS - METRO TROTTERS HEAT 1 HCP TROT
$16,108, 3YO & OLDER R40 TO R45 DISCRETIONARY HANDICAP, 2200m
For R40 to R45 trotters. First 4 placed runners from the Heats run on 18th July are automatic qualifiers for the Final $35,000 to be run on 25th July should they be nominated. Balance of the field for the Final to be selected based on overall form from the Heats. Heats & Final limited to 12 starters with up to 2 emergencies. 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. Automatic qualifiers for the final will not be permitted to start in any other race on the race night of 25th July.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | 21P | Mad Mary | 1 | Ft | ||
| 2 |  | 475215 | Cyclone Sala | 2 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Early check didn't help last week following tough maiden success. Combos include |
| 3 |  | 054242 | Santapazienza | U1 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Strong late to go close last week. In good form and needed on all minors tickets |
| 4 |  | 688442 | Saninarmbro | 1 | 10 | Roydon Downey | Chased stable-mate hard 7 days ago. Can grab another cheque for in-form barn. |
| 5 |  | 58X134 | Westar Milly | 2 | 10 | Zachary Butcher | Two bold runs since fresh-up Camb success. Sure to have plenty of admirers here. |
| 6 | | X55356 | Viscount Mackendon | 3 | 10 | Todd Mitchell | Fought well as fave when last here, 13 June. Consider on exotic tickets tonight. |
| 7 |  | 093122 | Crackerjack | U1 | 10 | Peter Ferguson | Bold brace of 2nd's since gritty victory here, 6 June. Offers great place bait. |
| 8 | | 3X4144 | Maro Mackendon | U2 | 10 | Crystal Hackett(J) | Stuck gamely after working hard last week. Best manners make him hard to beat. |
| 9 |  | 175121 | Two Francs | U3 | 10 | Lyn Neal | Backed up gallant 2nd with effortless 10 July Camb win. Can win course debut. |
| 10 |  | 750X51 | Father Barry | U4 | 10 | Josh Dickie | Rewarded his followers with authoritative win at Camb. Seeking 3rd success here |
| Best Bets: Two Francs (9), Maro Mackendon (8), Crackerjack (7), Father Barry (10) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Father Barry (2-03.3), Westar Milly (2-03.6), Saninarmbro (2-04.6) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Father Barry (10): P-On, Santapazienza (3): P-Off, BL-On, Westar Milly (5): FD-Off, RD-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 3
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NEVELE R - PEBBLE BEACH - METRO PACERS HEAT 1 MOB PACE
$15,810, 3YO & OLDER R42 TO R49, R50 WITH COND. MOBILE, 1700m
For R42 to R49 pacers. Also R50 horses with winning stakes up to and including $25000 for lifetime. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid. First 4 placed runners from the Heats run on 18th July are automatic qualifiers for the Final $35,000 to be run on 25th July should they be nominated. Balance of the field for the Final to be selected based on overall form from the Heats. Heats & Final limited to 12 starters. Should a horse win both a Heat and the Final, the Final will be plenty free. Automatic qualifiers for the final will not be permitted to start in any other race on the race night of 25th July.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | 477214 | Clouding Over | 1 | Ft | Jim Cole | Didn't quit after working hard, 27 Jun. Boilover win prior & drawn to give cheek |
| 2 | | 883312 | Captains Secret | 2 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Comfortable winner over #1, 13 June and game 2nd to stable-mate since. E/W hope. |
| 3 | | X13021 | Turn O The Tide | 3 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Stalled Captains Secret when last here and sure to press forward. Major prospect |
| 4 |  | 342622 | Roy Kent | 4 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Nailed after a tough trip, 4 July. Ultra-consistent and needed on all tickets. |
| 5 |  | 487546 | Bruntwood Brigade | 5 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Within 1L of Hooray Henry 2 back and another bold run a week later. Combos hope. |
| 6 |  | 179353 | Final Change | 6 | Ft | David Butcher | Hasn't had much luck of late and with any sort of trip can boost exotics tonight |
| 7 | | 142271 | Ragnar Lothbrok | 7 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Took advantage of the trail to win, 4 July. Tough swing in draws tonight; 1st4s. |
| 8 | | X1P150 | Sweet Maggie Mae | 8 | Ft | ||
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| 9 | | 046970 | Sugar Ray Lincoln | 9 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Form-line tells a sorry tale. He's better than that but seeking luck from alley. |
| Best Bets: Turn O The Tide (3), Roy Kent (4), Captains Secret (2), Clouding Over (1) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Roy Kent (1-54.4), Final Change (1-58.0), Bruntwood Brigade (2-03.6) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Final Change (6): FD-Off, RD-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 4
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LISTEN LIVE ON SPORTNATION.NZ - METRO TROTTERS HEAT 2 TROT
$15,513, R46 TO R50, 2200m
For R46 to R50 trotters. First 4 placed runners from the Heats run on 18th July are automatic qualifiers for the Final $35,000 to be run on 25th July should they be nominated. Balance of the field for the Final to be selected based on overall form from the Heats. Heats & Final limited to 12 starters with up to 2 emergencies. 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. Automatic qualifiers for the final will not be permitted to start in any other race on the race night of 25th July.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | 976555 | Castana | 1 | Ft | Taitlyn Hanara(J) | Pushed them over the line a week ago. Win hope if he steps cleanly from front. |
| 2 |  | 945583 | Jasinova | 2 | Ft | Luk Chin | Better when 4.1L 3rd at Camb and she needs considering when building exotics. |
| 3 | | 668914 | Voronov | 3 | Ft | Emily Johnson(J) | Sound 4th, 20 June following Camb win. Loves this trip and required for combos. |
| 4 | | 70X543 | Bolt For The Hill | U1 | Ft | Stephanie Burley(J) | Improving a spot each run this campaign and with manners should be prominent. |
| 5 |  | 10314X | Dragonstone | U2 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Spelled back in Jan after fruitful campaign. 2nd in most recent w'out. Keef safe |
| 6 | | 09384X | Pantani | U3 | Ft | David Butcher | Broke in 12 July trial when mounting claim. Fresh record strong. Smart; big hope |
| 7 | | 350762 | Bravehearthighlander | U4 | Ft | Jacob Dunn(J) | Bold when gap presented, 27 Jun. Clear prospect if he can stay trotting the trip |
| Best Bets: Pantani (6), Castana (1), Bravehearthighlander (7), Voronov (3) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Voronov (2-01.2), Pantani (2-01.7), Jasinova (2-03.4) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
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- Race 5
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JOIN TAB RACING CLUB - METRO PACERS HEAT 2 MOB PACE
$17,000, 3YO & OLDER R50 TO R61 MOBILE, 1700m
For R50 to R61 pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid. First 4 placed runners from the Heats run on 18th July are automatic qualifiers for the Final $35,000 to be run on 25th July should they be nominated. Balance of the field for the Final to be selected based on overall form from the Heats. Heats & Final limited to 12 starters. Should a horse win both a Heat and the Final, the Final will be plenty free. Automatic qualifiers for the final will not be permitted to start in any other race on the race night of 25th July.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | | 4166X1 | Semba | 1 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Big resumption win at Camb, 3 July. Hit and miss here but drawn to play a role. |
| 2 | | 544634 | Leo Lincoln | 2 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Raced keenly last week and battled away. 3rd prior was tidy and he's in the mix. |
| 3 | | 211P21 | Diamonds Are Forever | 3 | Ft | Todd Mitchell | Unrelenting from the front at Camb. Course/dist stats fair but tough mare. Cover |
| 4 | | 264641 | You Little Beauty | 4 | Ft | Benjamin Butcher | Gained overdue win last week despite a check. Major player despite tougher grade |
| 5 | | 241442 | Kevin Kline | 5 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Stuck to task when headed last week. Never far away and always represents value. |
| 6 | | 333167 | Twista | 6 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Copped a nasty trip at Camb and should enjoy being back here. Combos include. |
| 7 | | 217313 | Hooray Henry | 7 | Ft | David Butcher | Flew late for 3rd, 27 June. Gate speed gives options from wide. In good touch. |
| 8 |  | 822555 | Rough And Ready | 8 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Fought well from the trail here, 4 July. Huge task from the wide alley over trip |
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| 9 |  | 222515 | Beta Prepare | 9 | Ft | Kate Coppins(J) | Battled away in last week's slush. Form prior super and should secure soft trip. |
| Best Bets: You Little Beauty (4), Diamonds Are Forever (3), Semba (1), Hooray Henry (7) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: You Little Beauty (1-53.9), Semba (1-54.6), Rough And Ready (1-54.7) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Leo Lincoln (2): BL-Off, SL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 6
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THE ALEX BAR & EATERY - METRO TROTTERS HEAT 3 HANDICAP TROT
$17,000, R52 TO R63 DISCRETIONARY, 2200m
For R52 to R63 trotters. First 4 placed runners from the Heats run on 18th July are automatic qualifiers for the Final $35,000 to be run on 25th July should they be nominated. Balance of the field for the Final to be selected based on overall form from the Heats. Heats & Final limited to 12 starters with up to 2 emergencies. 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. Automatic qualifiers for the final will not be permitted to start in any other race on the race night of 25th July.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | 591362 | Con Grazia Love | 1 | Ft | Emily Johnson(J) | Stiff 2 weeks ago here after being denied a gap. Can atone off the front tape. |
| 2 | | 031331 | Sans Au Revoir | 2 | Ft | Roydon Downey | Held out barn-buddy last week and in terrific touch.. One of a host of chances. |
| 3 | | 63X225 | Regal Girl | 3 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Good in all 3 runs this campaign and should give another strong account. Include |
| 4 | | X44541 | Shesgold | 4 | Ft | Benjamin Butcher | Sprinted best on the pegs to win a fortnight ago here. Threat with similar trip. |
| 5 |  | 4X9606 | Fearless | 5 | Ft | Sheryl Wigg | Luckless 2 back and pass-mark from the rear a week ago. Can spice up exotics. |
| 6 | | 9X4485 | That's What We Do | U1 | Ft | Josh Dickie | OK without looking a winner since returning. Best version would go close tonight |
| 7 | | 665X33 | Kiss And Run | U2 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Two nice 3rd's this time in. Manners will ensure she gets handy early. Minors. |
| 8 | | 3439X1 | It Ain't Me Babe | U3 | Ft | ||
| 9 |  | 2P3289 | Courmayeur | 1 | 10 | Crystal Hackett(J) | In and out mare who is big on ability when her mind is switched on. Can win this |
| Best Bets: Con Grazia Love (1), Courmayeur (9), Regal Girl (3) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Courmayeur (2-01.6), Con Grazia Love (2-01.9), Shesgold (2-02.8) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
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- Race 7
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QUIZ NIGHT EVERY WEDNESDAY AT THE ALEX MOBILE PACE
$15,000, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER, 2200m
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | | 426X5 | Abman | 1 | Ft | Benjamin Butcher | Tough trip resuming last week and will have derived plenty. Big danger from ace. |
| 2 | | 4434 | Caloriefree | 2 | Ft | Kristina Denifostova(J) | Lands a closer alley tonight and has done little wrong to date. Quinella must. |
| 3 | | 297096 | Iron Heart | 3 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Saw no daylight here, 20 June. Handy enough alley to need including in combos. |
| 4 | | 5X3342 | The Rascal | 4 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Best of a beaten bunch behind Tytate after run of minors. Looks a winner tonight |
| 5 |  | 4X5343 | Bettor Be A Legend | 5 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Solid from similar draws in recent attempts and he's clearly required on exotics |
| 6 |  | 343X8 | Captain Moonlight | 6 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Things didn't pan out resuming as fave, 20 June. Will have support despite alley |
| Best Bets: The Rascal (4), Caloriefree (2), Abman (1), Iron Heart (3) | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Abman (1): RD-On, Bettor Be A Legend (5): BL-Off, Captain Moonlight (6): BL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 8
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THAI NIGHT AT ALEX PARK 29 AUG - BOOK NOW MOBILE PACE
$15,000, 4YO & OLDER R38 TO R48 JUN.DRV, 2200m
For R38 to R48 4yo-&-older pacers. This race is for Junior Drivers only and has a Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid. Rating Penalty Free Race.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | 86X798 | Conrad H | 1 | Ft | Neita Balle(J) | Solid enough at Camb of late but yet to record a placing here & looks stretched. |
| 2 | | 431244 | Billy The Kid | 2 | Ft | Nathan Delany(J) | More than useful again last week. From this alley he represents nice E/W value. |
| 3 |  | 096725 | Benjamin Button | 3 | Ft | Kate Coppins(J) | Tidy at big odds 7 days ago and this field easier. Racing well enough to figure. |
| 4 | | 266135 | For Always Arden | 4 | Ft | Brooke Wilkins(J) | Returns here after sound Camb attempts. Bold showing wouldn't surprise tonight. |
| 5 |  | 921 | Mick Konstantin | 5 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Wouldn't be denied when tackled, 20 June. Gate speed makes him a consideration. |
| 6 | | 155X28 | Waltzing With Miki | 6 | Ft | Monika Ranger(J) | Almost win resuming here and lost no admirers 2nd up. Well in commission tonight |
| 7 | | 4X6414 | J T Boe | 7 | Ft | Jacob Dunn(J) | Rallied after being checked, 4 July. This looks well within his scope; top pick. |
| 8 | | 695168 | Medina Magic | 8 | Ft | Kristina Denifostova(J) | Broke when tackled well out at Camb, 19 June. Tough marble to overcome here. |
| Best Bets: J T Boe (7), Billy The Kid (2), Waltzing With Miki (6), For Always Arden (4) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Benjamin Button (1-57.4), Waltzing With Miki (1-58.8), For Always Arden (2-00.0) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||