Auckland Trotting Club Inc
Friday, 9 August
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- Race 1
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TARDINA STUD 'SOUTH OF THE BOMBAYS' MOB PACE
$12,500, 4YO & OLDER R35 TO R45 MOBILE, 2200m
For R35 to R45 4yo-&-older pacers. Rating Penalty Free Race. For 4yo & older pacers who have had two or more totalisator starts in the North Island, outside of Alexandra Park since 1 May 2024.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | 667876 | Riverboy Ben | 1 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Solid from the pegs this trip a week ago here. First 4 fringes with similar trip |
| 2 |  | 565665 | Bet West | 2 | Ft | Logan Hollis | Closer marble tonight after finding line nicely a week ago. Looks a value runner |
| 3 |  | 492382 | Midfrew Lucre | 3 | Ft | Jay Abernethy | Just denied after getting favours in front, 2 Aug. Overdue and top pick tonight |
| 4 |  | 768577 | Mydadtheterror | 4 | Ft | Monika Ranger(J) | Whacked away from markers run when last here and similar, Tues. Needs more |
| 5 |  | 592879 | Benjamin Button | 5 | Ft | Sailesh Abernethy | Steady effort from back on the pegs last week. Checked in rear at Camb, Risking. |
| 6 |  | 245019 | Cristiano Buccini | 6 | Ft | David Butcher | Left parked after unsuccessful quest for lead, 26 July. Easy winner prior; E/W. |
| 7 |  | 147564 | Louie V Tonne | 7 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Stuck to guns in sprint home last week & sound, Tues. Tough draw; minor's best. |
| 8 |  | 18X356 | Messenger Buoy | 8 | Ft | Leah Hibell(J) | Sound without all favours this time in. Draw makes it tough but throw into tri's |
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| 9 |  | 566345 | Proviseur | 9 | Ft | Emily Johnson(J) | Useful efforts from the back in recent attempts here. Can fill a drum with luck. |
| Best Bets: Midfrew Lucre (3), Cristiano Buccini (6), Messenger Buoy (8), Bet West (2) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Midfrew Lucre (1-57.4), Benjamin Button (1-57.4), Proviseur (1-57.4) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Cristiano Buccini to David Butcher at Cambridge | |||||||
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- Race 2
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TRACK CHAT SUPPORTING NZHAT MOBILE PACE
$17,000, 3YO & OLDER UP TO & INCLUDING R50, 1700m
For up to & including R50 3yo-&-older 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 | |
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| 1 |  | 858238 | Lincoln La Moose | 1 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Didn't shirk after losing a lead dig last week. Bold prior and drawn a treat. EW |
| 2 |  | 453X00 | Ideal Delight | 2 | Ft | Matthew White | Back in the North after two misses to start new campaign. Be guided by market. |
| 3 | | 343883 | Obadiah Dragon | 3 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Closed strongly last week and from closer marble offers value for combo's again. |
| 4 |  | 14 | J T Boe | 4 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Fought hard despite pacing roughly down the lane 2nd up. Should go close again. |
| 5 | | 7X8970 | Medina Magic | 5 | Ft | ||
| 6 |  | 6X1576 | Major Major | 6 | Ft | David Butcher | Sound 6th last week, just 3.3L from winner. Wider marble but in the minor's mix. |
| 7 | | 560X19 | Delightful Chic | 7 | Ft | Kristina Denifostova(J) | Had an excuse last week after nice Camb. win. Tough mar and best required. |
| 8 |  | 268942 | Clouding Over | 8 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Showed gate sped to hold lead from the ace 2 weeks ago. Not same luxury here. |
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| 9 | | 221176 | Tugawar | 9 | Ft | Jay Abernethy | Eased from wide draw and didn't get into it a week ago. Stretched from 2nd row. |
| Best Bets: J T Boe (4), Lincoln La Moose (1), Obadiah Dragon (3), Major Major (6) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Tugawar (1-56.2), Ideal Delight (1-58.6), Obadiah Dragon (1-59.5) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
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- Race 3
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EQUINE SPECIALISTS IMPORTER OF FARRIER SUPPLIES HCP TROT
$20,000, 3YO & OLDER R46 TO R60 DISCRETIONARY HANDICAP, 2700m
For R46 to R60 3yo-&-older 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 |  | 848561 | Barsukov | 1 | Ft | Luk Chin | Capitgalised on cushy trip to get the chocolates last week. Minor's up in grade |
| 2 | | 956583 | Jasinova | 2 | Ft | David Butcher | 3rd behind stablemate a week ago and in a similar mood can fill a drum tonight. |
| 3 |  | 221447 | Taylad To Use | 3 | Ft | Taitlyn Hanara(J) | Manners weren't with him 7 days ago but prior form solid so cover in combo's. |
| 4 |  | X52751 | Ilsas Son | 4 | Ft | Harrison Orange(J) | Fought best from the markers to get the win last week. Likely to dispute finish. |
| 5 |  | 76X095 | Break Free | U1 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Showed improvement despite an early check last week. Fringe first prospect here. |
| 6 |  | 120X00 | It Ain't Me Babe | U2 | Ft | David McGowan | Out of sorts in both runs this campaign. Capable but happy taking notes tonight. |
| 7 |  | 072196 | Highview Rockn Roll | 1 | 10 | Sailesh Abernethy | Didn't get a clear passage last week and can add value to combo's with manners. |
| 8 | | 7143X4 | Love On Line | 2 | 10 | Todd Macfarlane | Sound resumption at Camb, 19 July. Unbeaten here and likely improver. Must have. |
| 9 | | 211035 | Voronov | 1 | 20 | Emily Johnson(J) | Tidy 5th after c very wide at the turn last week. Seeking last say and big hope. |
| Best Bets: Voronov (9), Ilsas Son (4), Love On Line (8), Highview Rockn Roll (7) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Jasinova (2-03.1), Highview Rockn Roll (2-04.7), Break Free (2-05.3) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: It Ain't Me Babe (6): BL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 4
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HUGHES HARNESS RACING STABLES SUPPORTING NZHAT MOBILE PACE
$15,000, 2YO, 1700m
For 2-year-old pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Winning Stakes then Sex (fillies drawn inside colts and geldings) using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | 4 | Runkle Crunch | 1 | Ft | Matthew White | Tidy debut after pacing roughly at times. Capable of featuring from the ace draw |
| 2 |  | Hearts N Aces | 2 | Ft | Benjamin Butcher | Unbeaten in 5 w'outs/trials this year. Mum won 10 and drawn for strong debut. | |
| 3 | | 22 | Turn O The Tide | 3 | Ft | Kristina Denifostova(J) | Has narrowly missed in both outings and must be given full respect from the 3. |
| 4 | | 9551 | Tyson | 4 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Just denied #3 last week from the trail. One of many winning hopes tonight. |
| 5 | | 166532 | Lincoln Lou | 5 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Close but no cigar in last run here after finding the front. A must for quin's. |
| 6 | | 846137 | Sugar Ray Lincoln | 6 | Ft | ||
| 7 | | 11 | Bar Louie | 7 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Remained unbeaten with stylish mile win here, 13 June. has trialed. Draw a test. |
| Best Bets: Hearts N Aces (2), Turn O The Tide (3), Bar Louie (7), Lincoln Lou (5) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Bar Louie (1-55.3), Tyson (1-59.6), Lincoln Lou (2-02.2) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Bar Louie - 1st of 3, Auckland, 26/07/24, 1700m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-08.5, 800m: 57.0, 400m: 27.9, Margins: 1/2 neck, 3/4len. | |||||||
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- Race 5
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DIAMOND RACING STABLES SUPPORTING NZHAT MOBILE PACE
$20,000, 3YO & OLDER R52 TO R69, 1700m
For R52 to R69 3yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating using the track grid. 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 | |
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| 1 |  | 081P14 | Nelson's Boy | 1 | Ft | Todd Mitchell | Huge in last couple of runs. Draw not ideal but with late gaps can rocket home. |
| 2 | | 613455 | My Copy | 2 | Ft | ||
| 3 | | 021122 | Twista | 3 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Has been part of the quinella in last 5 starts and from handy alley looks hard. |
| 4 |  | 40800X | Rough And Ready | 4 | Ft | David Butcher | Back on a new campaign after Aus trip netted a win and 2 placings. Taking notes. |
| 5 |  | 614211 | Always A Porsche | 5 | Ft | Matthew White | Has shown plenty in recent starts and clearly has a big motor. Major danger. |
| 6 | | 246X23 | Triple G | 6 | Ft | ||
| 7 | | 054211 | Artisan | 7 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Showed toughness to stall rivals last week. Wider draw here but loves a sprint. |
| 8 | | 2412X6 | Fernleigh Cash | 8 | Ft | ||
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| 9 |  | 112D2X | Mantra Blue | 9 | Ft | Monika Ranger(J) | Quality mare who chased Millwood Nike regularly last season. Has trailed; cover |
| Best Bets: Always A Porsche (5), Twista (3), Artisan (7), Mantra Blue (9) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Rough And Ready (1-54.8), Mantra Blue (1-54.8), Artisan (1-56.1) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Triple G to Jo Stevens at Cambridge | |||||||
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- Race 6
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"blueprints RENEWED CONSULTANTS SUPPORTING NZHAT MOB PACE
$15,000, NON-WINNERS 2YO & OLDER MOBILE, 2200m
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | Desistella | 1 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Camb. trial winner, last half 58.4s. Drawn ideally for debut and hard to contain | |
| 2 | | 325675 | I Can Too | 2 | Ft | Benjamin Butcher | Racing well without all favours and from a closer alley can pay a dividend again |
| 3 | | 6 | Kevin Kline | 3 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Eyecatching late run on debut last week. With manners he can do some damage. |
| 4 | | 434472 | Carbon | 4 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Had his chances here 2 weeks ago. Never too far off them and in minor's mix. |
| 5 |  | 708 | Latefordinner | 5 | Ft | ||
| 6 | | 6X6 | Mack Pack | 6 | Ft | Logan Hollis | Carried support in a fresh state here a fortnight ago. Tricky marble; first 4's. |
| 7 | | 4 | Alwaysbesecret | 7 | Ft | Nicky Chilcott | 4th first-up after securing a nice pegs run, 12 July. This is a different set-up |
| Best Bets: Desistella (1), Kevin Kline (3), I Can Too (2) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Desistella - 1st of 2, WaikBoP, 19/07/24, 2200m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-49.7, 800m: 58.4, 400m: 28.9, Margins: 1 len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Carbon (4): SL-Off, BL-On, Mack Pack (6): BL-Off, SL-On Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 7
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S G STUD SUPPORTING NZ HORSE AMBULANCE TRUST TROT
$17,000, 3YO & OLDER R37 TO R44, R48 WITH COND., 2200m
For R37 to R44 3yo-&-older trotters. Also R48 horses with 1 win for lifetime. 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 | |
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| 1 | | 753005 | Aradne | 1 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Fought solidly from the trail 2 week ago. Can't be ignored for exotic's in this. |
| 2 |  | X0908X | Asteria Lavra | 2 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Debuts for new stable tonight after 9 months away. Two w'outs but stretched. |
| 3 |  | 7897PX | Yurok | 3 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Back on a new campaign and record here not flash. Happy taking notes tonight. |
| 4 |  | X65214 | Bolt For The Hill | 4 | Ft | Stephanie Burley(J) | Backed up easy maiden win with useful 4th here, 26 July. Should justify support. |
| 5 |  | 401898 | Bertha's Pride | U1 | Ft | Logan Hollis | Underwhelming since her win here back in April. Minor's hope in this lien-up. |
| 6 | | 400190 | Lil Whip | U2 | Ft | Bernie Hackett | Hasn't been able to negotiate the standing start since winning. Best goes close. |
| 7 |  | 441493 | Aldebaran Crystal | U3 | Ft | Todd Mitchell | Game challenge 2 weeks ago and one of the better options in tonight's "lucky". |
| Best Bets: Bolt For The Hill (4), Aldebaran Crystal (7), Lil Whip (6), Bertha's Pride (5) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Yurok (2-05.2), Asteria Lavra (2-05.3), Bolt For The Hill (2-06.6) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Yurok (3): RD-Off, BL-Off Legend | |||||||
Runner Index
Aldebaran Crystal - Race 7
Always A Porsche - Race 5
Alwaysbesecret - Race 6
Aradne - Race 7
Artisan - Race 5
Asteria Lavra - Race 7
Bar Louie - Race 4
Barsukov - Race 3
Benjamin Button - Race 1
Bertha's Pride - Race 7
Bet West - Race 1
Bolt For The Hill - Race 7
Break Free - Race 3
Carbon - Race 6
Clouding Over - Race 2
Cristiano Buccini - Race 1
Delightful Chic - Race 2
Desistella - Race 6
Fernleigh Cash - Race 5
Hearts N Aces - Race 4
Highview Rockn Roll - Race 3
I Can Too - Race 6
Ideal Delight - Race 2
Ilsas Son - Race 3
It Ain't Me Babe - Race 3
Jasinova - Race 3
J T Boe - Race 2
Kevin Kline - Race 6
Latefordinner - Race 6
Lil Whip - Race 7
Lincoln La Moose - Race 2
Lincoln Lou - Race 4
Louie V Tonne - Race 1
Love On Line - Race 3
Mack Pack - Race 6
Major Major - Race 2
Mantra Blue - Race 5
Medina Magic - Race 2
Messenger Buoy - Race 1
Midfrew Lucre - Race 1
My Copy - Race 5
Mydadtheterror - Race 1
Nelson's Boy - Race 5
Obadiah Dragon - Race 2
Proviseur - Race 1
Riverboy Ben - Race 1
Rough And Ready - Race 5
Runkle Crunch - Race 4
Sugar Ray Lincoln - Race 4
Taylad To Use - Race 3
Triple G - Race 5
Tugawar - Race 2
Turn O The Tide - Race 4
Twista - Race 5
Tyson - Race 4
Voronov - Race 3
Yurok - Race 7