Auckland Trotting Club Inc
Friday, 22 August
- Race Number:
- Race 1
- Race Time:
OWN THE THRILL - HERE FOR THE HORSE MOBILE PACE
$13,688, 3YO & OLDER R40, NON-WINNERS, 1700m
For R40 pacers. Also horses with no wins for lifetime.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 34309X | Im Sandra Dee | 1 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Campaign ended in torrid fashion, Cup Week. Can offer plenty fresh from the ace. |
| 2 |  | 3748X2 | Confederate | 2 | Ft | Scott Phelan | Will have derived plenty of improvement from last week's first-up run. Nice draw |
| 3 |  | 146643 | Clouding Over | 3 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Another nice run when 3rd a week ago. Close enough marble to consider for 1st 4s |
| 4 |  | 342221 | The Rascal | 4 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Deserved winner 7 days ago after appearing headed. Bold showing expected again. |
| 5 |  | 313245 | Franco Salah | 5 | Ft | Tony Cameron | Strong when last here back on 1 Aug. Tough type and he's not without place hopes |
| 6 |  | 222X2X | Amazing Captain | 6 | Ft | ||
| 7 | | 44341 | Caloriefree | 7 | Ft | Kristina Denifostova(J) | Far too good beating home #4 a month ago here. Must be respected on that effort. |
| 8 | | 362686 | Gotta Go Miki | 8 | Ft | Logan Hollis | Battled closer from the rear last week and faces a tough task again from alley |
| Best Bets: The Rascal (4), Im Sandra Dee (1), Confederate (2), Franco Salah (5) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Confederate (1-57.5) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
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- Race 2
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NZB STANDARDBRED - HERE FOR HORSE MOBILE PACE
$14,738, 2YO, 1700m
For 2-year-old pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 2 | Nymbal | 1 | Ft | Benjamin Butcher | Tough effort when just going under in Camb debut. Draw a treat and in commission |
| 2 |  | 284X3 | River | 2 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Worked hard and fought gamely in a fresh state last week. Needed on all tickets. |
| 3 | | 69X | Utah Blaze | 3 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Trial winner of 2, 1 Aug after two unplaced runs to start career. Market watch. |
| 4 | | 444 | Evernden | 4 | Ft | Tony Cameron | Didn't shirk after facing the breeze when last here. Throw into your combo bets. |
| 5 |  | No More Dreaming | 5 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | 2nd in most recent public outings and stable will ensure support on debut here. | |
| 6 | | 4738X2 | Prince Lincoln | 6 | Ft | Harrison Orange(J) | Tried hard first-up last week and natural improvement likely. Cover despite draw |
| 7 | | 1 | Georgie Best | 7 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Finished best from a similar alley on debut last week. Sure to find a handy spot |
| 8 | | 13X | Special Occasion | 8 | Ft | Mark Purdon | Add winner on debut prior to gutsy 3rd down south. W'out 2nd, minors from draw. |
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| 9 | | 2847X4 | Lincoln Lover | 9 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Respectable 4th last week after coming up parked a lap out. Gaps needed tonight. |
| 10 |  | 841X | Queen Lizzy | 10 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Gallant Add winner back on Anzac Day and has had a recent trial. Rough hope here |
| 11 | | 321061 | Johnny Lincoln | 11 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Took full advantage of the trail to record 2nd win, 1 Aug. Can overcome the draw |
| Best Bets: Prince Lincoln (6), Georgie Best (7), Johnny Lincoln (11), River (2) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Johnny Lincoln (1-57.4), Special Occasion (1-58.1), Queen Lizzy (2-01.4) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Utah Blaze - 1st of 2, Auckland, 01/08/25, 1700m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-11.6, 800m: 60.9, 400m: 29.9, Margins: nose. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Special Occasion (8): BL-Off, Utah Blaze (3): RD-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 3
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BLANCHARD RACING STABLES - HERE FOR THE HORSE HCP TROT
$14,213, 3YO & OLDER, NON-WINNERS WITH COND. SPECIAL HANDICAP, 2200m
Front: Trotters with no wins for lifetime. 30m: Horses with 1 win for lifetime.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 2 | Snowy's Success | 1 | Ft | Warren Rich | Impressive debut 3 weeks ago here. Threat with similar trip from the ace tonight |
| 2 |  | 73376X | Kissmeiloveyou | 2 | Ft | David McGowan | Manners went awol towards end of last campaign. Twice-placed and can feature. |
| 3 |  | X73P43 | Pirayas | 3 | Ft | Todd Macfarlane | Improved again to land 3rd, 8 Aug. Generally reliable and can give a good sight. |
| 4 |  | 348234 | Mass Disruption | U1 | Ft | Sailesh Abernethy | Taken on a long way out last week and didn't quit. Needed in all combo bets here |
| 5 |  | 546267 | Im A Rockstar | U2 | Ft | ||
| 6 | | 477548 | Helsingor | 1 | 30 | Harrison Orange(J) | Well beaten off same mark when last here and needing many favours to feature. |
| 7 |  | 0X4319 | Whatever It Takes | 2 | 30 | Maurice McKendry | Justified support winning maiden 2 back before missing away, 8 Aug. Rough chance |
| 8 |  | 275242 | Grace N Elegance | 3 | 30 | Holly Moralde Sands(J) | Found line strongly again last week and she's a clear winning hope on that. E/W. |
| 9 |  | 00X873 | Hayley Mhor | U1 | 30 | James Stormont | Massive performance to pay a div last week. Only rough luck looks like stopping. |
| 10 | | 476475 | Kenny Hill | U2 | 30 | Crystal Hackett(J) | Had his chance last week and couldn't kick. Others preferred from a tough mark. |
| Best Bets: Hayley Mhor (9), Grace N Elegance (8), Pirayas (3), Snowy's Success (1) | |||||||
| 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: Kissmeiloveyou (2): BL-Off Legend | |||||||
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- Race 4
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WOODLANDS STUD - HERE FOR THE HORSE MOBILE PACE
$13,688, 3YO & OLDER R41 TO R45, R50 WITH COND., 1700m
For R41 to R45 pacers. Also R50 3yo fillies. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 231345 | Dear God | 1 | Ft | Jay Abernethy | Contained after uncharacteristic mistake 7 days ago. Gate speed to give a sight. |
| 2 | | 713272 | Tyson | 2 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Put in a massive run when 2nd last week. Looks tough to roll with best manners. |
| 3 | | 213166 | Big Herb | 3 | Ft | Sailesh Abernethy | Fought solidly from a cosy sit last week. Minors prospect with another nice run. |
| 4 |  | 546305 | Bruntwood Brigade | 4 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Had more to give last week and his best wouldn't be far from taking this out. EW |
| 5 | | 707411 | Two Jules | 5 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Made it 2 on the bounc with gallant victory 7 days ago. Hat-trick not beyond her |
| 6 | | 0X506X | Always B Misty | 6 | Ft | ||
| 7 | | P15024 | Sweet Maggie Mae | 7 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Fired to the lead 2 weeks ago here and only mastered 100m out. Same draw tonight |
| 8 | | 41095X | Debbie Lincoln | 8 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Well beaten in final runs of last campaign. Looks up against it from wide alley. |
| Best Bets: Tyson (2), Bruntwood Brigade (4), Two Jules (5), Dear God (1) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Debbie Lincoln (1-55.9), Dear God (1-57.0), Sweet Maggie Mae (1-58.3) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Dear God (1): NW-On, Debbie Lincoln (8): FD-Off, RD-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 5
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DIAMOND RACING STABLES - HERE FOR THE HORSE MOB TROT
$16,108, R40 TO R49 MOBILE, 2200m
For R40 to R49 trotters. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 808599 | Bangkok Betty | 1 | Ft | Matthew White | Broke in trail last week at Camb. Needs to turn around an ordinary form-line. |
| 2 |  | 149X63 | Loteria | 2 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Game 3rd 2nd up at Camb, 17 July. Lands a plum alley here and clear minors hope. |
| 3 |  | 83929P | Crazy | 3 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | 4 of his 5 wins have been behind the mobile. Capable of boosting exotics tonight |
| 4 | | 833625 | Brienne | 4 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Lacked final zip 2 weeks ago after brave 2nd prior. Place hope from forward spot |
| 5 | | 356396 | Viscount Mackendon | 5 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Unlucky 2 back and improved wide a wee way out in subsequent run. Don't dismiss. |
| 6 | | 613146 | Emily Bay | 6 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Ok in latest Camb attempts since latest win there. First 4 fringes from marble. |
| 7 |  | 435292 | Bolt For The Hill | 7 | Ft | Stephanie Burley(J) | Tried hard after doing plenty, 8 Aug. Mobile an assist and major player in this |
| 8 |  | 84X446 | Pantani | 8 | Ft | Benjamin Butcher | Got it wrong in the straight last week with strong support. Can't be left out. |
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| 9 | | 626322 | Bravehearthighlander | 9 | Ft | Jacob Dunn(J) | Must be rewarded soon after run of strong placings. Needed despite tricky alley. |
| Best Bets: Bolt For The Hill (7), Pantani (8), Bravehearthighlander (9), Viscount Mackendon (5) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Viscount Mackendon (2-00.0), Crazy (2-00.1), Pantani (2-01.7) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Bolt For The Hill (7): P-Off Legend | |||||||
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- Race 6
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LINCOLN FARMS - HERE FOR THE HORSE MOBILE PACE
$15,810, 3YO & OLDER R50 TO R60, 1700m
For R50 to R60 pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 697071 | Sugar Ray Lincoln | 1 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Rewarded the faithful landing knockout blow from handy spot last week. Roughie. |
| 2 | | 25442X | Midnight Miki | 2 | Ft | Mark Purdon | Unlucky behind Marketplace back on 25 Apr here. 4th in recent w'out. Multiples. |
| 3 |  | 123235 | Bettor Reaction | 3 | Ft | Matthew White | Racing well and drawn to enjoy the sprint trip. Can offer nice value for exotics |
| 4 | | 157668 | Minjee | 4 | Ft | Tony Cameron | Mixed efforts over this trip of late. Likely to need the right trip to feature. |
| 5 |  | 262341 | Always Flyin | 5 | Ft | James Stormont | Never in doubt from the front last week opening account at this track. Keep safe |
| 6 | | 422353 | Kevin Kline | 6 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Another bold showing 7 days ago here & although not his pet trip must include. |
| 7 | | 313344 | Hooray Henry | 7 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Loves this trip and will be seeking the last say tonight. A must on all tickets. |
| 8 | | 641122 | You Little Beauty | 8 | Ft | Benjamin Butcher | Forced his way to the front 2 weeks ago and despite wider alley here is a danger |
| Best Bets: Hooray Henry (7), You Little Beauty (8), Kevin Kline (6), Bettor Reaction (3) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: You Little Beauty (1-53.9), Midnight Miki (1-56.0), Minjee (1-56.0) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Always Flyin (5): BL-On Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 7
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THE NORTH ISLAND STANDARDBRED ASSOC. MOBILE TROT
$18,600, R50 TO R74, 2200m
For R50 to R74 trotters. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 541267 | Shesgold | 1 | Ft | Benjamin Butcher | Disappointed last week following unlucky 2700m run. Can bounce back here; place. |
| 2 | | 552511 | Castana | 2 | Ft | Taitlyn Hanara(J) | Seeking his hat-trick after confidently running down the leaders, 8 Aug. On top. |
| 3 |  | 14X102 | Dragonstone | 3 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Appreciated the return to 2200m 2 weeks ago. Should give another good sight. |
| 4 | | 39X160 | It Ain't Me Babe | 4 | Ft | Todd Macfarlane | Got it wrong a fortnight ago here. Resumption win was strong. Offers place spice |
| 5 | | 60X217 | Melsadele | 5 | Ft | ||
| 6 |  | P32898 | Courmayeur | 6 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Capable but enigmatic mare who's best would master most here. Loves the mobile. |
| 7 |  | 743492 | Romeo Foxtrot | 7 | Ft | Harrison Orange(J) | Another cheque earned at Camb, 14 Aug. Usually thereabouts but draw does hurt. |
| 8 | | 306116 | Matty A | 8 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Fought on behind Castana, 8 Aug when attempting hat-trick. 6 distance wins. E/W. |
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| 9 |  | 225317 | Regal Girl | 9 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Checked when seeking daylight last week. Ultra consistent and danger with gaps. |
| Best Bets: Castana (2), Matty A (8), Regal Girl (9), Courmayeur (6) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Romeo Foxtrot (2-00.0), Courmayeur (2-01.6), Regal Girl (2-01.8) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 8
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AUCKLAND TROTTING CLUB - HERE FOR THE HORSE MOB PACE
$20,000, R67 & FASTER MOBILE, 1700m
For R67 & faster pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 236421 | Treacherous Baby | 1 | Ft | ||
| 2 | | 60473X | Better Knuckle Up | 2 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Smart type back on a new campaign and looking to extend strong stats. Must have |
| 3 | | 452X1X | Jeremiah | 3 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Only race last campaign resulted in a 2200m win here over #4. Definite quin hope |
| 4 | | 131212 | The Surfer | 4 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Does not know how to run a bad race. Given a freshen-up after 23 May 2nd. Cover. |
| 5 |  | 1223X3 | Akuta | 5 | Ft | Mark Purdon | Champion who lost no admirers, 8 Augafter 7 months away. Hard to contain. |
| Best Bets: Akuta (5), Better Knuckle Up (2), Jeremiah (3) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Akuta (1-51.8), Better Knuckle Up (1-53.3), Jeremiah (1-55.2) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Akuta to Tony Shaw at Morrinsville | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 9
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THE ALEX BAR & EATERY MOBILE TROT
$15,000, 2YO, 1700m
For 2-year-old trotters. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | The Four Aces | 1 | Ft | James Stormont | Trial winning debutant who will carry support from the ace tonight. Quins/tris. | |
| 2 | | Somebody | 2 | Ft | Todd Macfarlane | Unbeaten in two trials stretched over 4 months. Must be included on debut here. | |
| 3 | | 24X | Te Ahi | 3 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Unable to back up nice debut and spelled after Group3 failure. Market guide here |
| 4 | | 45X | Yeah Nah | 4 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Beaten but with support in two May outings. 2nd in 5 Aug w'out. Combos inclusion |
| 5 | | 21123X | Redpark Warrior | 5 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | No further back than 3rd in 5 career starts incl. Group placing here. Top pick. |
| Best Bets: Redpark Warrior (5), The Four Aces (1), Somebody (2), Yeah Nah (4) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Redpark Warrior (2-05.8) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: The Four Aces - 1st of 1, Auckland, 20/05/25, 1609m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-08.8, 800m: 62.4, 400m: 31.6 | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Te Ahi (3): BL-Off Legend | |||||||
Runner Index
Akuta - Race 8
Always B Misty - Race 4
Always Flyin - Race 6
Amazing Captain - Race 1
Bangkok Betty - Race 5
Better Knuckle Up - Race 8
Bettor Reaction - Race 6
Big Herb - Race 4
Bolt For The Hill - Race 5
Bravehearthighlander - Race 5
Brienne - Race 5
Bruntwood Brigade - Race 4
Caloriefree - Race 1
Castana - Race 7
Clouding Over - Race 1
Confederate - Race 1
Courmayeur - Race 7
Crazy - Race 5
Dear God - Race 4
Debbie Lincoln - Race 4
Dragonstone - Race 7
Emily Bay - Race 5
Evernden - Race 2
Franco Salah - Race 1
Georgie Best - Race 2
Gotta Go Miki - Race 1
Grace N Elegance - Race 3
Hayley Mhor - Race 3
Helsingor - Race 3
Hooray Henry - Race 6
Im A Rockstar - Race 3
Im Sandra Dee - Race 1
It Ain't Me Babe - Race 7
Jeremiah - Race 8
Johnny Lincoln - Race 2
Kenny Hill - Race 3
Kevin Kline - Race 6
Kissmeiloveyou - Race 3
Lincoln Lover - Race 2
Loteria - Race 5
Mass Disruption - Race 3
Matty A - Race 7
Melsadele - Race 7
Midnight Miki - Race 6
Minjee - Race 6
No More Dreaming - Race 2
Nymbal - Race 2
Pantani - Race 5
Pirayas - Race 3
Prince Lincoln - Race 2
Queen Lizzy - Race 2
Redpark Warrior - Race 9
Regal Girl - Race 7
River - Race 2
Romeo Foxtrot - Race 7
Shesgold - Race 7
Snowy's Success - Race 3
Somebody - Race 9
Special Occasion - Race 2
Sugar Ray Lincoln - Race 6
Sweet Maggie Mae - Race 4
Te Ahi - Race 9
The Four Aces - Race 9
The Rascal - Race 1
The Surfer - Race 8
Treacherous Baby - Race 8
Two Jules - Race 4
Tyson - Race 4
Utah Blaze - Race 2
Viscount Mackendon - Race 5
Whatever It Takes - Race 3
Yeah Nah - Race 9
You Little Beauty - Race 6