Auckland Trotting Club Inc
Friday, 8 August
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- Race 1
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EQUINE SPECIALISTS - SOUTH OF THE BOMBAYS COND MOBILE PACE
$10,000, 3YO & OLDER R35 TO R43, 2200m
For R35 to R43 pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Earnings in the last 4 starts using the track grid. Eligible : Horses who have had three or more starts at a North Island track (excluding Alexandra Park) since 1 March 2025. Selection preference to those horses who have had the most starts as per the above criteria. Field limited to 10 acceptors.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | 655767 | Aquila | 1 | Ft | James Stormont | Burned hard to hold the lead last week. Combos boost from a cushier trip tonight |
| 2 |  | 88X48P | Innocent Man | 2 | Ft | Leah Hibell(J) | Did his chips in the score-up at Camb. First attempt here and appears stretched. |
| 3 |  | 879782 | Maria Kirilenko | 3 | Ft | Tony Cameron | Utilised the lane to land 2nd at a price, 31 July. Nil return here from 10 runs. |
| 4 |  | 868X52 | Baileys Pitch | 4 | Ft | Kate Coppins(J) | Another having his first attempt at this course. Needs covering for exotic bets. |
| 5 |  | X79852 | Conrad H | 5 | Ft | ||
| 6 | | 264444 | Midfrew Lucre | 6 | Ft | Jay Abernethy | In good touch and does have 3 wins here on his resume. Rough hope from marble. |
| 7 |  | 2221 | Amaretto Delight | 7 | Ft | Nicky Chilcott | Rewarded in start 4 after being bridesmaid in first 3 attempts. Hard to contain |
| 8 |  | 312213 | Ohoka Achilles | 8 | Ft | Monika Ranger(J) | Solid performer at this venue and continues to race with real purpose. Quin must |
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| 9 |  | X55933 | Tugawar | 9 | Ft | Matthew White | Brings nice Camb form back to a track he has won at 3 times. Combos cover needed |
| 10 |  | 460653 | Auctioneer | U1 | Ft | Todd Mitchell | Went close a fortnight ago at Camb. Has 1st4 claims in his course debut tonight. |
| Best Bets: Amaretto Delight (7), Ohoka Achilles (8), Tugawar (9), Aquila (1) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Ohoka Achilles (1-57.3), Midfrew Lucre (1-57.4), Baileys Pitch (1-57.9) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
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- Race 2
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STONEWALL STUD - HERE FOR THE HORSE MOBILE PACE
$15,000, NON-WINNERS 2YO & OLDER, 2200m
For 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 | |
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| 1 |  | 284X | River | 1 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Last raced in Group company back in early May. 2nd to stablemate in w'out. Rates |
| 2 |  | 5358X3 | Chapel Gate | 2 | Ft | Tony Cameron | Resumed with sound 3rd off a wider alley here, 25 July. Danger with improvement. |
| 3 |  | 3 | Brookies Princess | 3 | Ft | ||
| 4 | | 4 | Pretty Boy | 4 | Ft | Todd Mitchell | Stuck well after over-racing first-up here. Should be better for that; first 4's |
| 5 |  | 808875 | Tuareg | 5 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Stable change to Wallis/Hackett barn since 3 july miss at Camb. Watch the market |
| 6 | | Georgie Best | 6 | Ft | Mark Purdon | Defeated #1 in recent w'out. Draw a test on debut but sure to have heavy support | |
| 7 |  | 23268X | Cupids Arrow | 7 | Ft | Jacob Dunn(J) | Compiled a nice record over 9 starts last year. Resumes from tricky alley; risk. |
| 8 |  | 426X56 | Abman | 8 | Ft | Benjamin Butcher | Couldn't quicken with support when last here after tough trip prior. Draw hurts. |
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| 9 |  | 343X83 | Captain Moonlight | 9 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Fought gamely after working hard, 18 Jul. Likely to get a soft trip; major hope |
| 10 |  | 5X8X43 | Stick With Me | 10 | Ft | James Stormont | Two nice Camb runs to kick off a new campaign and in commission for a minor here |
| Best Bets: River (1), Captain Moonlight (9), Georgie Best (6), Stick With Me (10) | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Chapel Gate (2): SL-On, Tuareg (5): SL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 3
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KELATO ANIMAL HEALTH - HERE FOR THE HORSE HANDICAP TROT
$17,000, R35 TO R48 DISCRETIONARY, 2200m
For R35 to R48 trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | 746915 | Barsukov | 1 | Ft | Luk Chin | Solid after leading and handing up here over 2700m, 25 Jul. This is a better fit |
| 2 | | 748085 | Bangkok Betty | 2 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Checked out of it last week. Has plenty of tricks and happy risking for now. |
| 3 | | 353453 | Eagle Hanover | 3 | Ft | Jay Abernethy | Battled away without looking like a winner last week. Always a place contender. |
| 4 |  | 135788 | Sassy Star | 4 | Ft | James Stormont | Off-stride when struggling at Camb, 17 July. Not in the form to threaten tonight |
| 5 | | 483362 | Brienne | 5 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Game run to snare another placing 7 days ago. Likely to offer combos value again |
| 6 |  | 844245 | Saninarmbro | 1 | 10 | Roydon Downey | Wilted after attempting to lead throughout last week. Place hope from off speed. |
| 7 |  | 736617 | Niamh | 2 | 10 | Todd Mitchell | Too sharp, 3 July but lost her stride a fortnight later. Course debut; consider. |
| 8 | | 535639 | Viscount Mackendon | 3 | 10 | Crystal Hackett(J) | Hasn't had the rub of the green lately and offers real value over the trip here. |
| 9 |  | 424221 | Santapazienza | U1 | 10 | Harrison Orange(J) | Deserved last week's success and can hold his form despite the rise in grade. |
| 10 |  | 056223 | Very Majestic | U2 | 10 | ||
| 11 |  | 543529 | Bolt For The Hill | U1 | 20 | Stephanie Burley(J) | Got it all wrong at the start last week after a bold effort prior. Tricky mark. |
| Best Bets: Viscount Mackendon (8), Santapazienza (9), Barsukov (1) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Barsukov (2-03.3), Bangkok Betty (2-04.3), Saninarmbro (2-04.6) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Saninarmbro (6): BL-Off, P-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 4
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LINCOLN FARMS - HERE FOR THE HORSE MOBILE PACE
$17,000, 3YO & OLDER R39 TO R50, 2200m
For R39 to R50 pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | 632262 | Beachbreak | 1 | Ft | Kristina Denifostova(J) | Strong effort after copping the breeze last week. Major player from the ace here |
| 2 |  | 470741 | Two Jules | 2 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Showed plenty of ticker winning last week from wide draw. She's not finished yet |
| 3 |  | 6107X | Zamperini | 3 | Ft | Todd Macfarlane | Comes North after 4 starts in the South, winning 2nd up. Market your best guide. |
| 4 |  | 323134 | Dear God | 4 | Ft | Jay Abernethy | In good form of late and has the gate speed to get on the speed early. Combos. |
| 5 |  | 537132 | Tyson | 5 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Denied after working hard a week ago. Can mix it again here and bright prospect. |
| 6 | | 422715 | Ragnar Lothbrok | 6 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Pass-mark over the sprint here, 18 July after winning up the lane prior. 1st 4s. |
| 7 | | 1P1502 | Sweet Maggie Mae | 7 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Decidedly unlucky last week and extra distance should negate draw tonight. Quins |
| 8 |  | 03033X | Wotsonyamind | 8 | Ft | Mark Purdon | Moves Islands after closing last Canty campaign with a brace of 3rd's. Bad draw. |
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| 9 | | 469707 | Sugar Ray Lincoln | 9 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Not racing up to his ability and support and hard to get enthused on from marble |
| Best Bets: Tyson (5), Beachbreak (1), Sweet Maggie Mae (7), Two Jules (2) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Sugar Ray Lincoln (1-57.5), Ragnar Lothbrok (1-58.3), Tyson (1-58.5) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Sugar Ray Lincoln (9): FD-Off, RD-On, Wotsonyamind (8): SL-Off, Zamperini (3): RD-Off, BL-Off Legend | |||||||
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- Race 5
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WORLDS BEST HOOF OIL - HERE FOR THE HORSE MOBILE PACE
$20,000, 3YO & OLDER, R55 TO R115 WITH COND., 1700m
For R55 to R70 pacers. Also R71 to R115 if driven by a concession junior driver. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | 244961 | Joes Rock | 1 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Took advantage of rare fortune to prove slick on the lane, 24 July. Trip suits. |
| 2 | | 144223 | Kevin Kline | 2 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Put in another brave shift here, 25 July. Much closer draw tonight so must cover |
| 3 | | 731334 | Hooray Henry | 3 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Fought after being pushed to the front 2 weeks back. Consistent and has claims. |
| 4 |  | 464112 | You Little Beauty | 4 | Ft | Benjamin Butcher | Denied hat-trick late a fortnight ago here. Can continue form-line & place again |
| 5 | | 623642 | Treacherous Baby | 5 | Ft | Harrison Orange(J) | Finished fast from the back when last here. Gives stable a strong exacta chance. |
| 6 |  | 5080X7 | Mighty Looee | 6 | Ft | Jacob Dunn(J,cl) | Off the speed in a fresh state last week and will need to show quick improvement |
| 7 |  | 11223X | Akuta | 7 | Ft | Brooke Wilkins(J,cl) | Last raced when a huge 3rd in Akld Cup to end 2023. Tidy w'out and looks the one |
| Best Bets: Akuta (7), Treacherous Baby (5), Kevin Kline (2), Joes Rock (1) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Akuta (1-51.8), Mighty Looee (1-52.0), Joes Rock (1-53.5) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Akuta (7): BL-Off, Mighty Looee (6): SL-Off Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Akuta to Tony Shaw at Morrinsville | |||||||
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- Race 6
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WOODLANDS STUD - HERE FOR THE HORSE HANDICAP TROT
$20,000, 3YO & OLDER R49 TO R75 DISCRETIONARY, 2200m
For R49 to R75 trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | | 454126 | Shesgold | 1 | Ft | Benjamin Butcher | Bold once clear 2 weeks ago here. All wins have been over this trip; bright hope |
| 2 |  | X06661 | Ya Eejit Ya | 2 | Ft | Emily Johnson(J) | Too strong for his Camb rivals, 24 July. This is a tougher assignment; combos. |
| 3 |  | 555251 | Castana | 3 | Ft | Taitlyn Hanara(J) | Renewed confidence on display with last week's walk in the park. Must include. |
| 4 |  | 314X10 | Dragonstone | U1 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Couldn't repeat resumption win over longer trip, 25 July. Respect back to 2200m. |
| 5 | | 5X3343 | Kiss And Run | U1 | 10 | Peter Ferguson | Sound behind Castana a week ago and manners make her required on exotics. |
| 6 | | 439X16 | It Ain't Me Babe | U2 | 10 | Todd Macfarlane | No threat after being checked last week. Win prior was good; rough place chance. |
| 7 |  | 1218X7 | Belle Neige | 1 | 20 | Crystal Hackett(J) | Blew to bits in a fresh state, 11 July. Capable of offering cheek with A-game. |
| 8 |  | 617434 | Romeo Foxtrot | 2 | 20 | Harrison Orange(J) | Whacked away in a gap off 30m handicap last week. Won't be far away once again. |
| 9 | | X13566 | Iron Love | 1 | 30 | Todd Mitchell | Overall form useful since resuming. Can play a role with his best beginning here |
| 10 |  | 030611 | Matty A | 1 | 40 | Matthew White | Dominant again, 25 July and has won 6 times over trip. Respect despite handicap. |
| Best Bets: Castana (3), Shesgold (1), Matty A (10), Dragonstone (4) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Matty A (2-02.4), Castana (2-02.7), Shesgold (2-02.8) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Iron Love (9): SL-Off, Kiss And Run (5): FD-Off, RD-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 7
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FRANKLIN VETS - HERE FOR THE HORSE MOBILE PACE
$15,000, 4YO & OLDER R37 TO R50 JUN.DRV, 2200m
For R37 to R50 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 |  | 672545 | Benjamin Button | 1 | Ft | Kate Coppins(J) | Racing in good touch and entitled to combos inclusion from the ace draw tonight. |
| 2 | | 439571 | Brookside Girl | 2 | Ft | Monika Ranger(J) | Got her win last week after some tidy unrewarded runs. Can play a role from draw |
| 3 |  | 222311 | Tytate | 3 | Ft | Stephanie Burley(J) | Backed up easy 11 July win with similar 2 weeks later. Hat-trick on the cards. |
| 4 | | 915275 | Lewey Maguire | 4 | Ft | Jacob Dunn(J) | Galloped from the stand at Camb, 3 July. Nil record here and would need his best |
| 5 | | 612781 | Secrets Abound | 5 | Ft | Kristina Denifostova(J) | Staunch Camb victory 3 weeks ago. Has been a winner here and a live prospect. |
| 6 |  | 124565 | Proviseur | 6 | Ft | Emily Johnson(J) | Hasn't run a bad race since 5 June Camb success. Looking to improve course stats |
| 7 |  | 341448 | Dixieland Delight | 7 | Ft | ||
| 8 | | 0608X1 | Always B Charlie | 8 | Ft | ||
| 9 |  | 773066 | Nelson's Boy | U1 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Lost his gate at Camb. after battling from the back here prior. Has the ability. |
| Best Bets: Tytate (3), Secrets Abound (5), Brookside Girl (2) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Nelson's Boy (1-56.7), Benjamin Button (1-57.4), Proviseur (1-57.4) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Lewey Maguire (4): SL-Off, BL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 8
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NZ TRAINERS & DRIVERS ASSOCIATION NORTH ISLAND 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 | | 35D555 | Happy Hill | 1 | Ft | Bernie Hackett | OK when last here and any improvement makes him a place prospect tonight. |
| 2 |  | 8538X5 | Rebel Castleton | 2 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | No hope after an early break first-up from long spell last week. Stable change. |
| 3 |  | 4X73P4 | Pirayas | 3 | Ft | Todd Macfarlane | Useful from the pegs completing the first 4 a week ago. Respect off front tape. |
| 4 |  | 54626 | Im A Rockstar | U1 | Ft | Emily Johnson(J) | Weakened after facing the breeze last week. Bold run prior so combos prospect. |
| 5 | | 30X431 | Whatever It Takes | 1 | 30 | Maurice McKendry | Gave nothing else a chance from the front 7 days ago. Great chance to double-up. |
| 6 | | 21P | Mad Mary | 2 | 30 | Crystal Hackett(J) | Too sharp winning at start 2 then got it wrong, 11 July. Can bounce back tonight |
| 7 | | 747754 | Helsingor | 3 | 30 | Harrison Orange(J) | Decent Camb effort 2 starts back and solid here since. Fringe first 4 prospect. |
| 8 |  | X313X6 | Pretty In Pink | 4 | 30 | Tony Cameron | Broke resuming last week with inspired support. Looks an obvious winning hope. |
| 9 | | 4X2752 | Grace N Elegance | 5 | 30 | Holly Moralde Sands(J) | Just missed after closing hard here, 27 June. Must be throw into all combo bets. |
| 10 | | 405679 | High Noon | U1 | 30 | James Stormont | Given a few weeks off after another miss, 12 June. Needs improvement to feature. |
| Best Bets: Whatever It Takes (5), Mad Mary (6), Pretty In Pink (8), Grace N Elegance (9) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Whatever It Takes (2-09.1), Grace N Elegance (2-09.7), Helsingor (2-10.9) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Im A Rockstar (4): BL-Off, P-On, Pirayas (3): RD-Off, BL-Off, SL-On Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Rebel Castleton to Tony Shaw at Morrinsville | |||||||
Runner Index
Abman - Race 2
Akuta - Race 5
Always B Charlie - Race 7
Amaretto Delight - Race 1
Aquila - Race 1
Auctioneer - Race 1
Baileys Pitch - Race 1
Bangkok Betty - Race 3
Barsukov - Race 3
Beachbreak - Race 4
Belle Neige - Race 6
Benjamin Button - Race 7
Bolt For The Hill - Race 3
Brienne - Race 3
Brookies Princess - Race 2
Brookside Girl - Race 7
Captain Moonlight - Race 2
Castana - Race 6
Chapel Gate - Race 2
Conrad H - Race 1
Cupids Arrow - Race 2
Dear God - Race 4
Dixieland Delight - Race 7
Dragonstone - Race 6
Eagle Hanover - Race 3
Georgie Best - Race 2
Grace N Elegance - Race 8
Happy Hill - Race 8
Helsingor - Race 8
High Noon - Race 8
Hooray Henry - Race 5
Im A Rockstar - Race 8
Innocent Man - Race 1
Iron Love - Race 6
It Ain't Me Babe - Race 6
Joes Rock - Race 5
Kevin Kline - Race 5
Kiss And Run - Race 6
Lewey Maguire - Race 7
Mad Mary - Race 8
Maria Kirilenko - Race 1
Matty A - Race 6
Midfrew Lucre - Race 1
Mighty Looee - Race 5
Nelson's Boy - Race 7
Niamh - Race 3
Ohoka Achilles - Race 1
Pirayas - Race 8
Pretty Boy - Race 2
Pretty In Pink - Race 8
Proviseur - Race 7
Ragnar Lothbrok - Race 4
Rebel Castleton - Race 8
River - Race 2
Romeo Foxtrot - Race 6
Saninarmbro - Race 3
Santapazienza - Race 3
Sassy Star - Race 3
Secrets Abound - Race 7
Shesgold - Race 6
Stick With Me - Race 2
Sugar Ray Lincoln - Race 4
Sweet Maggie Mae - Race 4
Treacherous Baby - Race 5
Tuareg - Race 2
Tugawar - Race 1
Two Jules - Race 4
Tyson - Race 4
Tytate - Race 7
Very Majestic - Race 3
Viscount Mackendon - Race 3
Whatever It Takes - Race 8
Wotsonyamind - Race 4
Ya Eejit Ya - Race 6
You Little Beauty - Race 5
Zamperini - Race 4