Auckland Trotting Club Inc
Friday, 15 August
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- Race 1
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DIAMOND RACING STABLES - HERE FOR THE HORSE MOBILE PACE
$17,000, 3YO & OLDER R42 TO R50, 2200m
For R42 to R50 pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | 135427 | Allets | 1 | Ft | Jacob Dunn(J) | Held up when last here and less than 3L from winner. Bold 2nd from the ace prior |
| 2 |  | 371327 | Tyson | 2 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Raced ungenerously last week after some brave efforts. Must include from marble. |
| 3 |  | 5X2864 | Waltzing With Miki | 3 | Ft | Benjamin Butcher | Sharp when a gap finally presented 2 weeks ago. Handier alley here & in the mix. |
| 4 |  | 521316 | Big Herb | 4 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Battled solidly after being held up initially, 1 Aug. Throw into multiples again |
| 5 |  | 754630 | Bruntwood Brigade | 5 | Ft | Harrison Orange(J) | Couldn't sustain a wide run here, 25 July. Needing favours from a tricky alley. |
| 6 |  | 223111 | Tytate | 6 | Ft | Matthew White | Untested after being allowed terms last week. This is no harder and rates highly |
| 7 |  | 227152 | Ragnar Lothbrok | 7 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Got close 7 days ago from similar alley. Racing well and needed on combo tickets |
| 8 |  | 1X7712 | Kings Watch | 8 | Ft | Todd Mitchell | Backed up Camb win with strong 2nd here over 1700m. Draw against but nice type. |
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| 9 |  | 583113 | Always B An Angel | 9 | Ft | Sailesh Abernethy | Good when gunning for hat-trick here, 1 Aug. Luck required but in the minors mix |
| 10 | | 469707 | Sugar Ray Lincoln | 10 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Off his game in recent runs and from the 2nd row will require his A-game tonight |
| Best Bets: Tytate (6), Tyson (2), Waltzing With Miki (3), Ragnar Lothbrok (7) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Kings Watch (1-56.7), Sugar Ray Lincoln (1-57.5), Tytate (1-58.3) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Sugar Ray Lincoln (10): FD-Off, RD-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 2
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TARDINA STUD - HERE FOR THE HORSE MOBILE PACE
$15,000, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER, 2200m
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | | 334222 | The Rascal | 1 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Furthered strong form-line with his 25 July 2nd here. What beats him takes this. |
| 2 |  | 432 | Some Don't | 2 | Ft | Dylan Ferguson | Got her own way at Camb when run down late. May attempt similar from same alley. |
| 3 |  | X53434 | Bettor Be A Legend | 3 | Ft | ||
| 4 | | 35343X | Spirited Peggy | 4 | Ft | Monika Ranger(J) | Last campaign ended back in Jan with a solid placing. 4th in recent w'out. |
| 5 |  | 43X832 | Captain Moonlight | 5 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Run down late last week after finding front from 2nd row. Hard to contain here. |
| 6 |  | 209X | The Night Agent | 6 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Had issues following debut 2nd last Aug. W'out win indicates readiness. Include |
| 7 |  | Milford | 7 | Ft | Matthew White | Tough marble for debut tonight but w'out form good enough to snare a 1st4 spot. | |
| Best Bets: Captain Moonlight (5), The Rascal (1), The Night Agent (6), Milford (7) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Milford - 1st of 2, WaikBoP, 20/08/24, 2200m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-50.3, 800m: 62.4, 400m: 30.7, Margins: 3/4len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Some Don't (2): BL-Off, SL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 3
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AUCKLAND EQUINE PERFORMANCE VETS 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 |  | Hill Billie Bundy | 1 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | On debut tonight. Has placed in all 3 w'outs/trials so consider first-up in this | |
| 2 |  | 5D5556 | Happy Hill | 2 | Ft | Bernie Hackett | Thereabouts of late without threatening to win. Fringe 1st4 hope with his best. |
| 3 |  | 634823 | Mass Disruption | U1 | Ft | Sailesh Abernethy | Nice effort after a break, 1 Aug. Can push hard for honours if error-free here. |
| 4 | | 313PX | Rubble On The Double | 1 | 30 | Dylan Ferguson | Spelled after dropping out at Camb last Nov. Showed ability prior & 2nd at w'out |
| 5 |  | 6D1X54 | Wind Of Change | 2 | 30 | Geoff Martin | Hasn't shown enough at Camb in two starts back to require on course debut here. |
| 6 | | 21P2 | Mad Mary | 3 | 30 | Crystal Hackett(J) | Bold 2nd last week and only bad manners looks like preventing a win tonight. |
| 7 | | X27524 | Grace N Elegance | 4 | 30 | Holly Moralde Sands(J) | Found line nicely a week ago and from a handier trip looks a strong quin option. |
| 8 |  | 998868 | Sunny Robinson | U1 | 30 | Zachary Butcher | Well beaten in latest Camb outing. Hard to make a case for in return to course. |
| 9 | | 147647 | Kenny Hill | U2 | 30 | Todd Mitchell | Broke when under pressure, 3 July. OK here prior but favours required from mark |
| 10 |  | 200X87 | Hayley Mhor | U3 | 30 | James Stormont | Got it wrong when looking to run on at Camb. Chance if she can trot throughout. |
| Best Bets: Mad Mary (6), Grace N Elegance (7), Mass Disruption (3), Hayley Mhor (10) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Wind Of Change (2-08.0), Sunny Robinson (2-08.5), Rubble On The Double (2-08.8) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Happy Hill (2): FD-Off, RD-On, Sunny Robinson (8): P-Off, Wind Of Change (5): FD-Off, RD-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 4
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WOODLANDS STUD - HERE FOR THE HORSE HANDICAP PACE
$20,000, 3YO & OLDER R52 TO R73 DISCRETIONARY, 2200m
For R52 to R73 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. Please Note: This race will have a maximum back mark of 30m.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | 251548 | Beta Prepare | 1 | Ft | Kate Coppins(J) | Wilted after a tough trip here, 25 July. Prior form good; minors hope off front. |
| 2 |  | 112323 | Bettor Reaction | 2 | Ft | Matthew White | Strong behind Hawkeye Pierce here, 1 Aug. Can dispute finish with clean getaway. |
| 3 | | 526234 | Always Flyin | 3 | Ft | James Stormont | Solid 1700m run a fortnight ago after a freshen-up. Must include in your combos. |
| 4 | | 442235 | Kevin Kline | 1 | 10 | Maurice McKendry | Things didn't pan out last week. Previous form a better guide; bright hope here. |
| 5 |  | 80P0X6 | Village Rebel | 2 | 10 | Sailesh Abernethy | Did a decent job first-up 2 weeks ago. Can offer value for your exotics in this. |
| 6 | | 463451 | Leo Lincoln | 3 | 10 | Peter Ferguson | Got the last say from pegs t6 upset a handy field, 25 July. Well in commission. |
| 7 |  | 255593 | Rough And Ready | U1 | 10 | Crystal Hackett(J) | Fought well over longer trip at Camb. Look for him to press forward early. 1st4s |
| 8 |  | 531121 | Mantra Blue | U1 | 30 | Zachary Butcher | Too smart for Kevin Kline, 11 July but gives him 20m here. Smart but no moral. |
| Best Bets: Kevin Kline (4), Leo Lincoln (6), Mantra Blue (8), Bettor Reaction (2) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Rough And Ready (1-59.2), Always Flyin (2-01.6), Mantra Blue (2-03.7) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Village Rebel (5): BL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 5
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FERGUSON RACING - HERE FOR THE HORSE HANDICAP TROT
$20,000, 3YO & OLDER R50 TO R63 DISCRETIONARY, 2700m
For R50 to R63 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 | |
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| 1 |  | 960677 | Fearless | 1 | Ft | Sheryl Wigg | Manners have been letting him down. Capable of boosting exotics with his A-game. |
| 2 |  | 133157 | Sans Au Revoir | 2 | Ft | Kate Coppins(J) | Good since winning here, 11 July. Can add value to combos off front tape tonight |
| 3 |  | 384X44 | Pantani | U1 | Ft | Monika Ranger(J) | Two useful runs since resuming and he looks primed to take this out. Top pick. |
| 4 | | 312212 | Crackerjack | U2 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Has made up the quinella in last 5 outings and with usual manner should feature. |
| 5 | | 242211 | Santapazienza | U3 | Ft | Harrison Orange(J) | Backed up 1 Aug success here with gallant win a week later. Rates on that form. |
| 6 |  | 218X74 | Belle Neige | 1 | 20 | Crystal Hackett(J) | Caught the eye late a week ago. Will relish the longer trip and definite chance. |
| 7 |  | X22531 | Regal Girl | 2 | 20 | Tony Cameron | Built nicely to her 25 July victory here. Genuine mare who won't be far away. |
| Best Bets: Pantani (3), Belle Neige (6), Santapazienza (5), Crackerjack (4) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Fearless (2-02.8), Belle Neige (2-03.8), Sans Au Revoir (2-04.4) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Fearless (1): BL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 6
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FRANKLIN VETS - HERE FOR THE HORSE MOBILE PACE
$15,000, 3YO & OLDER R35 TO R40, 2200m
For R35 to R40 pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | | 93748X | Confederate | 1 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Chased Chase Me prior to campaign ending mid-Dec. Nice w'outs and ace an assist. |
| 2 |  | 214664 | Clouding Over | 2 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Ran a bottler when last here and should get an economical trip. Combos booster. |
| 3 | | 633373 | I Can Too | 3 | Ft | Benjamin Butcher | Fought strongly after sitting parked at Camb, 31 July. Always a place contender. |
| 4 | | 68X522 | Baileys Pitch | 4 | Ft | Kate Coppins(J) | Bold 2nd a week ago and racing with real purpose this campaign. Minors contender |
| 5 |  | 331726 | Always B Magic | 5 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Would have finished closer if a gap presented, 1 Aug. Looks a clear winning hope |
| 6 | | 218X8 | Miki Mirage | 6 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Fair resumption run 2 weeks ago and should derive improvement. Draw tests though |
| 7 | | 6748X3 | Katies Princess | 7 | Ft | Nicky Chilcott | Tried hard behind Johnny Lincoln, 1 Aug first-up. Threat with favours from alley |
| 8 |  | 836268 | Gotta Go Miki | 8 | Ft | Logan Hollis | Couldn't close after covering plenty of territory 2 weeks ago. Difficult alley. |
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| 9 | | 124424 | Billy The Kid | 9 | Ft | Sailesh Abernethy | Continues to go close from handy alleys. Should receive another here; keep safe. |
| 10 | | 415234 | Princess Lisa | 10 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Cut down after being left in front 450m out, 1 Aug. Draw could work out well; EW |
| Best Bets: Confederate (1), Always B Magic (5), Princess Lisa (10), Katies Princess (7) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Baileys Pitch (1-57.9), Katies Princess (1-58.7), Clouding Over (1-59.0) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
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- Race 7
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LINCOLN FARMS - HERE FOR THE HORSE 2YO MOBILE PACE
$15,000, 2YO, 1700m
For 2-year-old pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Sex (fillies drawn inside colts and geldings) then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | Matariki | 1 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Bold lane bid in 1Aug trial here. Mum won 3. Must consider from ace on debut. | |
| 2 |  | 2125X | Alecto | 2 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Beaten fave when last here but w'out winner since & sure to carry strong support |
| 3 | | Iron Mike Tyson | 3 | Ft | Matthew White | Boxed on strongly leading throughout in recent trial. Respect first-up tonight. | |
| 4 | | 22847X | Lincoln Lover | 4 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Just battled towards end of first campaign. Unplaced in 5Aug w'out. Market watch |
| 5 | | 14738X | Prince Lincoln | 5 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Early winner and resumes tonight on the back of slick 5 Aug w'out win. Big hope. |
| 6 | | 2165X | Andretti(AUS) | 6 | Ft | Mark Purdon | Came from last with well-timed run to take recent w'out. Will take some stopping |
| Best Bets: Andretti(AUS) (6), Prince Lincoln (5), Alecto (2), Iron Mike Tyson (3) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Andretti(AUS) (1-55.7), Alecto (1-56.6), Prince Lincoln (2-03.9) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Iron Mike Tyson - 1st of 5, Auckland, 05/08/25, 2050m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-40.1, 800m: 59.1, 400m: 28.4, Margins: 1 len, 1 1/2len, 1 1/4len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Alecto (2): SL-Off, Andretti(AUS) (6): BL-Off Legend | |||||||
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- Race 8
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NZ TRAINERS & DRIVERS ASSOCIATION NORTH ISLAND HCP TROT
$17,000, R40 TO R48 DISCRETIONARY HANDICAP, 2700m
For R40 to R48 trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | | 122128 | Boss Jo | 1 | Ft | Monika Ranger(J) | Rare mistake terminal 2 weeks ago. Big hope with clean getaway off the front. |
| 2 |  | X13463 | Westar Milly | 2 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Just denied in 31 July Camb outing. Will attract strong support again. Must have |
| 3 |  | 283929 | Crazy | U1 | Ft | Nicky Chilcott | Lost his gait at Camb, 3 Jul after game 2nd prior. Safe beginning is a big ask. |
| 4 |  | 891438 | Voronov | 1 | 10 | Emily Johnson(J) | In the money in over half his 2700m starts. This is well within his reach; E/W. |
| 5 | | 12137X | Nabrina | 2 | 10 | Crystal Hackett(J) | Has crossed the Tasman to join Wallis/Hackett stable. Unhappy in recent w'out. |
| 6 | | 558374 | Jasinova | 3 | 10 | Luk Chin | Tidy 4th when last presented here. Not without a chance with the right trip. |
| 7 |  | 95080X | Yurok | 4 | 10 | Harrison Orange(J) | Showed little in first campaign of 2025 and contained in w'outs. Looks stretched |
| 8 | | 762632 | Bravehearthighlander | U1 | 10 | Jacob Dunn(J) | Game placings in last two attempts here and should be awfully hard to contain. |
| Best Bets: Bravehearthighlander (8), Boss Jo (1), Voronov (4), Westar Milly (2) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Jasinova (2-03.1), Bravehearthighlander (2-05.1), Yurok (2-05.6) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Crazy (3): BL-Off Legend | |||||||
Runner Index
Alecto - Race 7
Allets - Race 1
Always B An Angel - Race 1
Always B Magic - Race 6
Always Flyin - Race 4
Andretti(AUS) - Race 7
Baileys Pitch - Race 6
Belle Neige - Race 5
Beta Prepare - Race 4
Bettor Be A Legend - Race 2
Bettor Reaction - Race 4
Big Herb - Race 1
Billy The Kid - Race 6
Boss Jo - Race 8
Bravehearthighlander - Race 8
Bruntwood Brigade - Race 1
Captain Moonlight - Race 2
Clouding Over - Race 6
Confederate - Race 6
Crackerjack - Race 5
Crazy - Race 8
Fearless - Race 5
Gotta Go Miki - Race 6
Grace N Elegance - Race 3
Happy Hill - Race 3
Hayley Mhor - Race 3
Hill Billie Bundy - Race 3
I Can Too - Race 6
Iron Mike Tyson - Race 7
Jasinova - Race 8
Katies Princess - Race 6
Kenny Hill - Race 3
Kevin Kline - Race 4
Kings Watch - Race 1
Leo Lincoln - Race 4
Lincoln Lover - Race 7
Mad Mary - Race 3
Mantra Blue - Race 4
Mass Disruption - Race 3
Matariki - Race 7
Miki Mirage - Race 6
Milford - Race 2
Nabrina - Race 8
Pantani - Race 5
Prince Lincoln - Race 7
Princess Lisa - Race 6
Ragnar Lothbrok - Race 1
Regal Girl - Race 5
Rough And Ready - Race 4
Rubble On The Double - Race 3
Sans Au Revoir - Race 5
Santapazienza - Race 5
Some Don't - Race 2
Spirited Peggy - Race 2
Sugar Ray Lincoln - Race 1
Sunny Robinson - Race 3
The Night Agent - Race 2
The Rascal - Race 2
Tyson - Race 1
Tytate - Race 1
Village Rebel - Race 4
Voronov - Race 8
Waltzing With Miki - Race 1
Westar Milly - Race 8
Wind Of Change - Race 3
Yurok - Race 8