Auckland Trotting Club Inc
Friday, 5 September
- Race Number:
- Race 1
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LISTEN LIVE ON SPORTNATION.NZ HANDICAP TROT
$17,000, 3YO & OLDER R40 TO R50 DISCRETIONARY, 2200m
For R40 to R50 trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | 21 | Snowy's Success | 1 | Ft | Warren Rich | Strong maiden win at 2nd attempt at a price, 22 Aug. This a step up; minors best |
| 2 |  | 563964 | Viscount Mackendon | 1 | 10 | Crystal Hackett(J) | Fought gamely after working here 2 weeks back. Due a winning turn; nice E/W bet. |
| 3 |  | 313X61 | Pretty In Pink | 2 | 10 | Tony Herlihy | Too slick off 30m back on 8 Aug and has a few more in her this season. Must have |
| 4 |  | 813159 | Itmusclebelove | 3 | 10 | Peter Ferguson | Wilted after copping a check at Camb last week. Doing a good job but 1st4s best. |
| 5 |  | 263223 | Bravehearthighlander | U1 | 10 | Jacob Dunn(J) | Earned another cheque with strong 3rd, 22 Aug. A win is well overdue; keep safe. |
| 6 |  | 346312 | Westar Milly | 1 | 20 | Zachary Butcher | Just denied back to back wins here, 29 Aug. Can't be left out of calculations. |
| 7 |  | X2970X | Joca's Hill | U1 | 20 | Josh Dickie | Manners poor overall in 4-run campaign which ended Cup Week. Ability is there. |
| Best Bets: Pretty In Pink (3), Viscount Mackendon (2), Bravehearthighlander (5), Westar Milly (6) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Joca's Hill (2-02.8), Bravehearthighlander (2-03.6), Westar Milly (2-03.6) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Joca's Hill (7): BL-Off Legend | |||||||
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- Race 2
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BRECKON FARMS MOBILE PACE
$20,000, R72 TO R87, 1700m
For R72 to R87 pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 68572X | Sooner The Bettor | 1 | Ft | Harrison Orange(J) | Quality entire resuming tonight from the ace. Sure to remain close to speed; E/W |
| 2 | | 0473X3 | Better Knuckle Up | 2 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Bold 1st up run here, 22 Aug. Improvement will be noticeable; he looks very hard |
| 3 | | 52X1X2 | Jeremiah | 3 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Run down by Akuta resuming and will have taken plenty from the outing. Combos. |
| 4 |  | 312124 | The Surfer | 4 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Far from disgraced behind Akuta and never runs a bad race. Rough place hope here |
| 5 |  | 10867X | Jolimont | 5 | Ft | James Stormont | 4 months off the scene but goes well in a fresh state and won't die wondering. |
| Best Bets: Better Knuckle Up (2), Sooner The Bettor (1), Jeremiah (3), Jolimont (5) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Jolimont (1-52.5), Better Knuckle Up (1-53.3), Sooner The Bettor (1-53.5) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Sooner The Bettor (1): RD-On, BL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 3
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BORDER FENCING SERVICES 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 73P433 | Pirayas | 1 | Ft | Todd Macfarlane | Added another placing to resume, 22 Aug and he's place bait again off front tape |
| 2 |  | 3376X7 | Kissmeiloveyou | 2 | Ft | David McGowan | More than useful resumption after missing away, 22 Aug. Entitled to good support |
| 3 |  | 2218X | Eye See You | 1 | 30 | Maurice McKendry | Manners let him down with support in last run back in Dec. Outside place hope. |
| 4 |  | 1X5486 | Wind Of Change | 2 | 30 | Geoff Martin | Hasn't been on song in latest attempts and he would need improvement to feature. |
| 5 |  | 6X218X | And Remember Me | 3 | 30 | Emily Johnson(J) | Smart beaten Illicit Love back in Oct before a mistake ended campaign. Must have |
| 6 |  | 775486 | Helsingor | 4 | 30 | Harrison Orange(J) | Didn't clear a pocket, 22 Aug after being well beaten prior. Hard to make a case |
| 7 | | 752429 | Grace N Elegance | 5 | 30 | Holly Moralde Sands(J) | Broke in the rear when last here but earlier form strong. Allow another chance. |
| 8 |  | 752157 | Cyclone Sala | 6 | 30 | Jay Abernethy | Things haven't gone to plan since winning. Will have support again in this field |
| Best Bets: Kissmeiloveyou (2), Grace N Elegance (7), And Remember Me (5), Pirayas (1) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: And Remember Me (2-04.8), Eye See You (2-07.2), Cyclone Sala (2-07.2) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: And Remember Me (5): BL-Off Legend | |||||||
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- Race 4
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JOIN TAB RACING CLUB MOBILE PACE
$17,000, 3YO & OLDER R39 TO R59, 2200m
For R39 to R59 pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | 2418X5 | Another Collect | 1 | Ft | ||
| 2 | | 748X22 | Confederate | 2 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Two strong runs this time in and lands and works from another close alley. Cover |
| 3 | | 630522 | Bruntwood Brigade | 3 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Best of Tyson's rivals a week ago. Can earn a similar result from closer marble. |
| 4 |  | 327241 | Tyson | 4 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Knocked rivals out last week despite doing the donkey work. Repeat on the cards. |
| 5 | | 707151 | Sugar Ray Lincoln | 5 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | No luck when 5th either side of impressive victories. Entitled to full respect. |
| 6 |  | 623413 | Always Flyin | 6 | Ft | James Stormont | Stalled Mantra Blue 3 weeks ago here and run down into 3rd since. In the mix. |
| 7 |  | 8535X7 | Le Major | 7 | Ft | Benjamin Butcher | Never likely first-up at Camb from wide alley. Likely improver but needing luck. |
| 8 |  | 496161 | Joes Rock | 8 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Ran away from rivals at Camb, 21 Aug. Record thinner here and draw no help. |
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| 9 |  | 154843 | Beta Prepare | 9 | Ft | Sailesh Abernethy | Continues to race well but just a solitary win here and tricky draw. First 4s. |
| Best Bets: Tyson (4), Bruntwood Brigade (3), Confederate (2) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Sugar Ray Lincoln (1-57.4), Joes Rock (1-57.5), Beta Prepare (1-57.7) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
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- Race 5
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DUNSTAN HORSEFEEDS SIRES STAKES HEAT 2 2YOF MOBILE PACE
$30,000, 2YO FILLIES, 1700m
For 2-year-old pacing fillies. As a previous Heat Winner in this series, Alecto, has drawn the Least Preferential Barrier for this race.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 40 | Atomic | 1 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Contained after 5-week gap between debut 4th and last week's effort. Better draw |
| 2 |  | 36X6 | Olympic Ko | 2 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Steady after being held up resuming last week. Draw a big plus; she's a danger. |
| 3 |  | 4517X9 | Cool For Cats | 3 | Ft | Todd Mitchell | Worked after being shuffled from a handy spot last week. Likely improver; minors |
| 4 |  | 8 | Booty Shaker | 4 | Ft | Matthew White | Did as well as she could from a 2nd row alley on debut. Can spice up combos here |
| 5 | | 60 | Gilda | 5 | Ft | Todd Macfarlane | Trapped wide through'out 7 days ago and effort told. Needing a few favours here. |
| 6 |  | 42 | Shezsofast | 6 | Ft | Andre Poutama | 5th in recent trial at Puke. Strong 2nd back in July and must have from stable. |
| 7 | | 645X7 | Rivergirl Bella | 7 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Found the line nicely first-up from 2nd row last week. Consider despite the draw |
| 8 | | 3230X0 | Lincoln Linda | 8 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Worked too hard after breaking in score-up last week. Stretched from the alley. |
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| 9 |  | 841X94 | Queen Lizzy | 9 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Gallant effort 7 days ago and with any luck from this marble can feature late. |
| 10 | | 111X0 | Angelic Copy | 10 | Ft | Harrison Orange(J) | Couldn't keep winning record intact last week after being blocked. Bright hope. |
| 11 | | 39X5 | War Cry | 11 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Purposeful effort resuming last week. Can't be ignored despite awkward marble. |
| 12 | | 3 | Twist And Tango | 12 | Ft | Scott Phelan | Opened career with bold 3rd from the pegs a week ago. Chance with a cart into it |
| 13 | | 125X31 | Alecto | 13 | Ft | Brooke Wilkins(J) | Up late after having every chance 7 days ago. Fitter but no sure thing from draw |
| Best Bets: Angelic Copy (10), Shezsofast (6), Olympic Ko (2), Alecto (13) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Cool For Cats (1-56.6), Alecto (1-56.6), Angelic Copy (2-00.4) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Alecto (13): SL-On, Cool For Cats (3): FD-Off, RD-On, Shezsofast (6): SL-Off Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Queen Lizzy to Jeremy Young at Pukekohe | |||||||
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- Race 6
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WOODLANDS STUD SIRES STAKES HEAT 1 2YO C & G MOBILE PACE
$30,000, 2YO COLTS & GELDINGS, 1700m
For 2-year-old pacing colts & geldings. Refer NZ Sires Stakes for full series conditions.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | | 69X2 | Utah Blaze | 1 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Strong resumption 2 weeks ago and from the ace is sure to go close again tonight |
| 2 |  | 4448 | Evernden | 2 | Ft | Tony Cameron | Battled, 22 Aug following a freshen-up. Draw a help here so consider for minors. |
| 3 | | 738X25 | Prince Lincoln | 3 | Ft | Harrison Orange(J) | Gallant 1st-up run then didn't shirk after working, 22 Aug. Required from alley. |
| 4 | | 14 | Georgie Best | 4 | Ft | Sailesh Abernethy | Gritty effort from difficult marble following debut victory. Very hard to beat. |
| 5 |  | 23 | Nymbal | 5 | Ft | Benjamin Butcher | Two nice runs to start career. One of many minor prospects with the right trip. |
| 6 | | 847X46 | Lincoln Lover | 6 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Stiff when last here after putting in a brave shift 1st-up. Throw into multiples |
| 7 | | 21 | Move It Lou | 7 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Improved a place on debut 2nd with smart victory from the front here. Wide alley |
| 8 | | 165X15 | Andretti(AUS) | 8 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Wouldn't be denied fresh-up, 15 Aug and solid enough last week. Draw could hurt. |
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| 9 | | 210610 | Johnny Lincoln | 9 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Capitalised from trail to score here prior to enduring tough trip, 22 Aug. 1st4s |
| 10 | | The Savoy | 10 | Ft | Todd Macfarlane | Has bagged a couple of w'outs but must feature on debut from 2nd row tonight. | |
| 11 | | Cyclone Rebel | 11 | Ft | Matthew White | Defeated one rival winning 29 Aug w'out. Tough ask from draw; watch market moves | |
| 12 | | War Chief | 12 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Unbeaten in two public appearances and must be included despite the horror alley | |
| 13 | | Mama's Wish | 13 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Another trial winner out of Purdon/Phelan stable staring down tough alley. Place | |
| Best Bets: Georgie Best (4), Utah Blaze (1), Prince Lincoln (3), Lincoln Lover (6) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Andretti(AUS) (1-55.7), Johnny Lincoln (1-57.4), Move It Lou (1-59.3) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Mama's Wish - 1st of 5, Auckland, 20/08/25, 2050m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-35.9, 800m: 58.8, 400m: 28.5, Margins: 1 1/4len, 1 1/2len, head. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Andretti(AUS) (8): SL-On, Johnny Lincoln (9): BL-Off Legend | |||||||
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- Race 7
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CARPET COURT HANDICAP TROT
$20,000, R51 TO R73 DISCRETIONARY, 2200m
For R51 to R73 trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | 227695 | Manchester In Time | 1 | Ft | Sailesh Abernethy | Mixed efforts at Camb and must improve on a lean record here to play a role. |
| 2 | | 251142 | Castana | 2 | Ft | Taitlyn Hanara(J) | Denied late by Belle Niege last week. In great touch and can grab another win. |
| 3 |  | 797P18 | Makaku | U1 | Ft | James Stormont | Made ground from well off the pace late at Camb. Offers upset value once again. |
| 4 |  | 529221 | Bolt For The Hill | U2 | Ft | Stephanie Burley(J) | Broke through last week after 2 strong 2nd's. Can go on with it he begins safely |
| 5 | | 253175 | Regal Girl | 1 | 10 | Tony Herlihy | Luckless since winning and she gets another chance tonight. Hard to hold out. |
| 6 |  | 349234 | Romeo Foxtrot | 1 | 20 | Zachary Butcher | Another minor when less then 2L from winner a week ago. Cover in multiples again |
| 7 |  | 154355 | Lord Popinjay | U1 | 30 | Matthew White | Did good work late 7 days ago and despite the handicap looks a live place option |
| Best Bets: Regal Girl (5), Castana (2), Bolt For The Hill (4), Makaku (3) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Lord Popinjay (2-00.8), Castana (2-02.7), Romeo Foxtrot (2-03.0) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Makaku (3): P-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 8
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HYDROFLOW MOBILE PACE
$15,000, 4YO & OLDER UP TO & INCLUDING R50 JUN.DRV, 2200m
For up to & including R50 4yo-&-older pacers. This race is for Junior Drivers only and has a Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid. Rating Penalty Free Race.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | 556857 | Sea Of Love | 1 | Ft | Taitlyn Hanara(J) | Freshened after solid enough Camb outings back in June/July. Can place from ace. |
| 2 |  | 382823 | Mantra | 2 | Ft | Jacob Dunn(J) | Defeated in latest Camb attempts as fave. Nicely drawn here and place bait again |
| 3 | | 741156 | Two Jules | 3 | Ft | Harrison Orange(J) | late clearing the pegs last week following tidy run from the breeze. Bright hope |
| 4 |  | 135455 | Heaven High | 4 | Ft | Monika Ranger(J) | Did a decent job from widest alley at Camb. Capable of going close from marble. |
| 5 |  | 654525 | Proviseur | 5 | Ft | Emily Johnson(J) | Continues to run bold races and despite a thin record here is required on combos |
| 6 |  | 24007X | Fifth And Final | 6 | Ft | Nathan Delany(J) | Last campaign ended in Dec. Has had 2 unplaced w'outs and happy taking notes. |
| 7 |  | 134564 | Dear God | U1 | Ft | Fergus Schumacher(J) | Not fool-proof of late and from the unruly again here will require some favours. |
| 8 | | 730667 | Nelson's Boy | U2 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Getting of wrong of late at both Northern tracks. Capable but hard to recommend. |
| Best Bets: Two Jules (3), Heaven High (4), Proviseur (5), Mantra (2) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Nelson's Boy (1-56.7), Fifth And Final (1-57.3), Heaven High (1-57.4) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Dear God (7): FD-Off, RD-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 9
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ATC SUPPORTS BLUE SEPTEMBER MOBILE PACE
$15,000, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER, 2200m
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | | 43X522 | Spirited Peggy | 1 | Ft | Monika Ranger(J) | Led out from wide at Camb. and tried hard from the trail. Needed on tris/1st 4s. |
| 2 | | 0X507X | Ballyspellane | 2 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Unplaced in 7 Canty attempts. 2nd in recent trial and rough hope from good draw. |
| 3 | | 54X4 | Miki Doo | 3 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Not far away from Tyson last week after pushing to lead in fresh state. Threat. |
| 4 | | 56X | Seaside Boss | 4 | Ft | Benjamin Butcher | Useful 2 runs in Spring. To the fore at w'outs. Can resume in winning fashion |
| 5 |  | Mr Miki | 5 | Ft | Sailesh Abernethy | Trial winner back in May but 4th his best since. Happy watching in this field. | |
| 6 | | 209X25 | The Night Agent | 6 | Ft | Scott Phelan | Lost no admirers from a wide alley last week. Should grab a slice tonight; E/W. |
| Best Bets: Seaside Boss (4), Miki Doo (3), The Night Agent (6), Spirited Peggy (1) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Mr Miki - 1st of 4, WaikBoP, 31/05/24, 2200m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-52.1, 800m: 61.1, 400m: 30.5, Margins: 1 len, 2 len, 16 3/4len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Ballyspellane (2): BL-On, Seaside Boss (4): RD-On Legend | |||||||
Runner Index
Alecto - Race 5
Always Flyin - Race 4
And Remember Me - Race 3
Andretti(AUS) - Race 6
Angelic Copy - Race 5
Another Collect - Race 4
Atomic - Race 5
Ballyspellane - Race 9
Beta Prepare - Race 4
Better Knuckle Up - Race 2
Bolt For The Hill - Race 7
Booty Shaker - Race 5
Bravehearthighlander - Race 1
Bruntwood Brigade - Race 4
Castana - Race 7
Confederate - Race 4
Cool For Cats - Race 5
Cyclone Rebel - Race 6
Cyclone Sala - Race 3
Dear God - Race 8
Evernden - Race 6
Eye See You - Race 3
Fifth And Final - Race 8
Georgie Best - Race 6
Gilda - Race 5
Grace N Elegance - Race 3
Heaven High - Race 8
Helsingor - Race 3
Itmusclebelove - Race 1
Jeremiah - Race 2
Joca's Hill - Race 1
Joes Rock - Race 4
Johnny Lincoln - Race 6
Jolimont - Race 2
Kissmeiloveyou - Race 3
Le Major - Race 4
Lincoln Linda - Race 5
Lincoln Lover - Race 6
Lord Popinjay - Race 7
Makaku - Race 7
Mama's Wish - Race 6
Manchester In Time - Race 7
Mantra - Race 8
Miki Doo - Race 9
Move It Lou - Race 6
Mr Miki - Race 9
Nelson's Boy - Race 8
Nymbal - Race 6
Olympic Ko - Race 5
Pirayas - Race 3
Pretty In Pink - Race 1
Prince Lincoln - Race 6
Proviseur - Race 8
Queen Lizzy - Race 5
Regal Girl - Race 7
Rivergirl Bella - Race 5
Romeo Foxtrot - Race 7
Sea Of Love - Race 8
Seaside Boss - Race 9
Shezsofast - Race 5
Snowy's Success - Race 1
Sooner The Bettor - Race 2
Spirited Peggy - Race 9
Sugar Ray Lincoln - Race 4
The Night Agent - Race 9
The Savoy - Race 6
The Surfer - Race 2
Twist And Tango - Race 5
Two Jules - Race 8
Tyson - Race 4
Utah Blaze - Race 6
Viscount Mackendon - Race 1
War Chief - Race 6
War Cry - Race 5
Westar Milly - Race 1
Wind Of Change - Race 3