Auckland Trotting Club Inc
Friday, 25 July
- Race Number:
- Race 1
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LISTEN LIVE ON SPORTNATION.NZ MOBILE PACE
$17,000, 2YO & OLDER COLTS & GELDINGS R39 TO R45, 2200m
For R39 to R45 pacing colts & geldings. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 312442 | Billy The Kid | 1 | Ft | Sailesh Abernethy | Chased boldly when 2nd a week ago and draw to be very competitive again. Quins. |
| 2 |  | 333210 | Johnny Lincoln | 2 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | No dash after decent grade rise, 11 July. Can't be ignored when building combos |
| 3 |  | 345196 | New Kid In Town | 3 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Outfinished here 2 weeks back after sitting parked. Place hope with kinder trip. |
| 4 | | 255213 | Big Herb | 4 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Just denied after having every chance last week. Has claims despite wider alley. |
| 5 | | 7X5371 | Tyson | 5 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Staunch after being pushed to the front, 18 July. This is harder but tough type. |
| 6 |  | 716241 | Debrief | 6 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Pulled his backers through with gritty win back on 4 July. Tougher grade & draw. |
| Best Bets: Tyson (5), Billy The Kid (1), Big Herb (4), Johnny Lincoln (2) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Tyson (1-58.5), Big Herb (1-59.3), New Kid In Town (1-59.6) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Johnny Lincoln (2): FD-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 2
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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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 4 | Shezsofast | 1 | Ft | Mark Purdon | Bold debut here, 11 July and has that experience & the ace to use here. Top pick |
| 2 | | Gilda | 2 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Found line nicely in latest Camb trial. Well draw for debut; needed on combos. | |
| 3 | | Atomic | 3 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Strong 2nd in 17 July trial after a w'out win here prior. Will have good support | |
| 4 |  | 2 | Move It Lou | 4 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Trial winner from new barn since his debut 2nd here, 27 June. Clear winning hope |
| 5 |  | 52 | Pants On Fire | 5 | Ft | Jacob Dunn(J) | Improved nicely on his debut to score a game 2nd, 11 July. Well in commission. |
| 6 |  | 3 | American Falcon | 6 | Ft | Matthew White | Commenced career with strong placing but needs to work from wide alley again. |
| Best Bets: Shezsofast (1), Move It Lou (4), Pants On Fire (5), American Falcon (6) | |||||||
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- Race 3
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JOIN TAB RACING CLUB METRO TROTTERS FINAL HANDICAP TROT
$35,000, 3YO & OLDER R40 & FASTER DISCRETIONARY, 2700m
For R40 & faster trotters. Eligible to nominate, those horses who ran in the heats run on 18 July. The Final will have a maximum back mark of 30m. Should a horse win both a Heat and the Final, the Final will be penalty 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 553563 | Viscount Mackendon | 1 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Had to wait too long last week before closing fast. Cheeky hope off front tape. |
| 2 |  | 752157 | Cyclone Sala | 2 | Ft | ||
| 3 | | 507626 | Bravehearthighlander | U1 | Ft | Jacob Dunn(J) | Over-raced in the parked spot 7 days ago. Bold 2nd prior and chance with A-game. |
| 4 |  | 689143 | Voronov | 1 | 10 | Luk Chin | Two nice efforts since his strong Camb victory. Needed on combination tickets. |
| 5 |  | 765552 | Castana | 2 | 10 | Taitlyn Hanara(J) | Just denied from the trail a week ago. Should give another good account tonight. |
| 6 |  | 9384X4 | Pantani | U1 | 10 | David Butcher | Caught the eye last week in a fresh state. Looms large with natural improvement |
| 7 |  | 931221 | Crackerjack | U2 | 10 | Peter Ferguson | Untested from the front after slick beginning last week. In terrific form; cover |
| 8 | | 445412 | Shesgold | 1 | 20 | Benjamin Butcher | Swapped placings with Con Grazia Love last week. Nil record this trip; first 4s. |
| 9 |  | 313315 | Sans Au Revoir | 2 | 20 | Roydon Downey | Fought solidly a week ago here after winning lesser grade. Won't mind the 2700m. |
| 10 | | 3X2253 | Regal Girl | 3 | 20 | Tony Herlihy | Ultra-consistent since resuming and manners good. Needed on all tickets tonight. |
| 11 |  | 0314X1 | Dragonstone | U1 | 20 | Zachary Butcher | Too strong first-up last week. Yet to be tested over 2700m yet but can't ignore. |
| 12 |  | 913621 | Con Grazia Love | 1 | 30 | Emily Johnson(J) | Impressive finishing over the top last week to deny #8. Big danger over the trip |
| Best Bets: Pantani (6), Con Grazia Love (12), Regal Girl (10), Crackerjack (7) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Con Grazia Love (2-03.8), Sans Au Revoir (2-04.4), Castana (2-04.8) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
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- Race 4
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OMAH GROUP MOBILE PACE
$15,000, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER, 2200m
For 3yo-&-older pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | P8X3 | What About Me | 1 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Bold resumption after being eased off wide draw at Camb. Major player from ace. |
| 2 |  | 432 | Some Don't | 2 | Ft | Dylan Ferguson | Progressing nicely and debuts here with 3 minors on her resume. Another beckons. |
| 3 | | X33422 | The Rascal | 3 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Closed out his race with real purpose last week. Must grab one soon; E/W all day |
| 4 |  | 84847X | Gwendoline Mary | 4 | Ft | David Butcher | Resumes tonight for new barn. Trial win on 17 Jul indicates readiness. Keep safe |
| 5 | | 65358X | Chapel Gate | 5 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Last run was in mid-Nov when beaten fave at Camb. Solid in w'outs. Market watch. |
| 6 |  | Pretty Boy | 6 | Ft | Todd Mitchell | Midfield trial position, 8 July. Faces a tough alley on debut and happy watching | |
| 7 |  | 647074 | Two Jules | 7 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Solid from new stable in first look here, 11 July. Can improve; place prospect. |
| Best Bets: What About Me (1), The Rascal (3), Some Don't (2), Two Jules (7) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Gwendoline Mary - 1st of 3, WaikBoP, 17/07/25, 2200m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-50.0, 800m: 59.5, 400m: 29.6, Margins: neck, 3/4len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Some Don't (2): BL-Off, SL-On, What About Me (1): SL-Off, BL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 5
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JOIN TAB RACING CLUB METRO PACERS FINAL MOBILE PACE
$35,000, 3YO & OLDER R45 TO R60, 2200m
For R45 to R60 pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid. Eligible to nominate, those horses who ran in a Heat on July 18. Heats & Final limited to 12 starters. Should a horse win both a Heat and the Final, the Final will be penalty 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 | | 426222 | Roy Kent | 1 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Found one better again last week and from the ace can be competitive tonight. |
| 2 | | 875463 | Bruntwood Brigade | 2 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Fought well after having every chance over 1700m last week. First 4 fringes here |
| 3 | | 422715 | Ragnar Lothbrok | 3 | Ft | ||
| 4 | | 166X17 | Semba | 4 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Didn't show enough zip from the pegs last week when the gap came. Requiring more |
| 5 | | 793534 | Final Change | 5 | Ft | Todd Mitchell | Racing soundly and with a decent trip he can add value to combination bets here. |
| 6 | | 225154 | Beta Prepare | 6 | Ft | Sailesh Abernethy | Closed well last week and usually thereabouts. Yet another adding to minors mix |
| 7 | | 331676 | Twista | 7 | Ft | Matthew White | Did well a week ago here over shorter journey. Danger with a tow into the race. |
| 8 | | 414422 | Kevin Kline | 8 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Game effort last week and extra 500m trip helps to negate wide alley. Value bet. |
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| 9 | | 130211 | Turn O The Tide | 9 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Bagged a double with last week's victory. Tricky draw but no doubt can win again |
| 10 | | 446345 | Leo Lincoln | 10 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Unlucky 7 days ago here and another who will appreciate the trip. Place roughie. |
| 11 | | 173133 | Hooray Henry | 11 | Ft | David Butcher | Two bold 3rd's in recent starts without favours. Offers stable great quin chance |
| 12 | | 646411 | You Little Beauty | 12 | Ft | Benjamin Butcher | Too smart for last week's rivals and can work in her races. Looks hard to stop. |
| Best Bets: You Little Beauty (12), Hooray Henry (11), Kevin Kline (8), Roy Kent (1) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Twista (1-56.6), Leo Lincoln (1-57.0), You Little Beauty (1-57.3) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
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- Race 6
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BORDER FENCING SERVICES HANDICAP TROT
$20,000, R40 TO R70 DISCRETIONARY, 2700m
For R40 to R70 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 | | 274691 | Barsukov | 1 | Ft | Luk Chin | Untested once he found the lead at Camb. Lesser record here but chance off front |
| 2 |  | 50X519 | Father Barry | U1 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Got it all wrong last week after authoritative Camb success. Has the game to win |
| 3 |  | XPX779 | Bertha's Pride | U2 | Ft | ||
| 4 | | X96067 | Fearless | 1 | 10 | ||
| 5 | | 455837 | Jasinova | 2 | 10 | Emily Johnson(J) | Contained after missing away last week. Capable but would need some favours. |
| 6 | | 0X5435 | Bolt For The Hill | U1 | 10 | Stephanie Burley(J) | Consistent this campaign without breaking through. Gets another chance tonight. |
| 7 |  | 246174 | Romeo Foxtrot | 1 | 30 | Zachary Butcher | Fought well behind Matty A two weeks ago here. Clear contender in start 100. |
| 8 | | 403061 | Matty A | 1 | 45 | Andre Poutama | Dominant win, 11 July. Tough handicap tonight but over longer journey. Top pick |
| Best Bets: Matty A (8), Romeo Foxtrot (7), Bolt For The Hill (6) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Jasinova (2-03.1), Romeo Foxtrot (2-03.6), Matty A (2-04.1) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Father Barry (2): P-Off, HH-On, Jasinova (5): NW-Off Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 7
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THAI NIGHT 29 AUG AT ALEX PARK MOBILE PACE
$15,000, 3YO & OLDER, R38 TO R41 WITH COND., 2200m
For R39 to R41 pacing fillies & mares. Also R38 geldings.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 444152 | Princess Lisa | 1 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Pushed hard late last week and drawn to seek the last say on the pegs tonight. |
| 2 | | 583317 | Always B Magic | 2 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Honest run when last here after doing plenty. Can offer plenty from handy alley. |
| 3 | | 1X2746 | Sadhaka | 3 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Racing well from much worse barrier draws and sure to carry support in this. |
| 4 | | 222231 | Tytate | 4 | Ft | Matthew White | Finally got her win 2 weeks ago and another wouldn't be a shock. Top 2 anchor. |
| 5 |  | 772146 | Clouding Over | 5 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Plain from the pegs last week. Does possess gate speed but would need to improve |
| 6 |  | 967254 | Benjamin Button | 6 | Ft | Sailesh Abernethy | Tidy again last week and racing in fine fettle as a 10yo. Will require late luck |
| Best Bets: Princess Lisa (1), Tytate (4), Sadhaka (3), Always B Magic (2) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Benjamin Button (1-57.4), Tytate (1-58.3), Clouding Over (1-59.0) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
Runner Index
Always B Magic - Race 7
American Falcon - Race 2
Atomic - Race 2
Barsukov - Race 6
Benjamin Button - Race 7
Bertha's Pride - Race 6
Beta Prepare - Race 5
Big Herb - Race 1
Billy The Kid - Race 1
Bolt For The Hill - Race 6
Bravehearthighlander - Race 3
Bruntwood Brigade - Race 5
Castana - Race 3
Chapel Gate - Race 4
Clouding Over - Race 7
Con Grazia Love - Race 3
Crackerjack - Race 3
Cyclone Sala - Race 3
Debrief - Race 1
Dragonstone - Race 3
Father Barry - Race 6
Fearless - Race 6
Final Change - Race 5
Gilda - Race 2
Gwendoline Mary - Race 4
Hooray Henry - Race 5
Jasinova - Race 6
Johnny Lincoln - Race 1
Kevin Kline - Race 5
Leo Lincoln - Race 5
Matty A - Race 6
Move It Lou - Race 2
New Kid In Town - Race 1
Pantani - Race 3
Pants On Fire - Race 2
Pretty Boy - Race 4
Princess Lisa - Race 7
Ragnar Lothbrok - Race 5
Regal Girl - Race 3
Romeo Foxtrot - Race 6
Roy Kent - Race 5
Sadhaka - Race 7
Sans Au Revoir - Race 3
Semba - Race 5
Shesgold - Race 3
Shezsofast - Race 2
Some Don't - Race 4
The Rascal - Race 4
Turn O The Tide - Race 5
Twista - Race 5
Two Jules - Race 4
Tyson - Race 1
Tytate - Race 7
Viscount Mackendon - Race 3
Voronov - Race 3
What About Me - Race 4
You Little Beauty - Race 5