Auckland Trotting Club Inc
Friday, 6 September
- Race Number:
- Race 1
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WHAT THE HILL - SIRE OF SQUARE GAIT STARS HANDICAP TROT
$18,250, R56 & FASTER DISCRETIONARY, 2200m
For R56 & faster trotters. Please Note. This race will have a maximum back mark of 30m.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 57X858 | American Muscle | 1 | Ft | Tony Cameron | Battled away after coming wide at the bend last week. Combo's spice from front. |
| 2 |  | 751127 | Ilsas Son | 2 | Ft | Harrison Orange(J) | Got too far back a week ago. In terrific form prior & likely to be handy. Quin's |
| 3 |  | 6098X3 | Castana | 3 | Ft | Todd Macfarlane | Strong resumption here, 23 Aug and with natural improvement can dispute finish. |
| 4 |  | 962588 | Monarch Hill | 4 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Manners lacking in latest attempts here but on her day capable of going close. |
| 5 | 324967 | Courmayeur | 1 | 10 | Crystal Hackett(J) | Newcomer to Wallis/Hackett barn after winning 8 in Aus. W'out 2nd bold. Top pick | |
| 6 |  | 881361 | Shez Bella | 2 | 10 | James Stormont | Too slick a fortnight ago here beating #2. One of many exacta and trifecta hopes |
| 7 |  | 353142 | Voronov | 3 | 10 | Luk Chin | Closed hard after nice trip in transit last week. Will be seeking the last say. |
| Best Bets: Courmayeur (5), Voronov (7), Castana (3), Ilsas Son (2) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Voronov (2-02.2), Shez Bella (2-02.9), American Muscle (2-03.3) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
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- Race 2
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DOWNBYTHESEASIDE - MAKING A SPLASH MOBILE PACE
$16,703, 3YO & OLDER UP TO & INCLUDING R55, 1700m
For up to & including R55 3yo-&-older 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 |  | 823885 | Lincoln La Moose | 1 | Ft | Nathan Delany(J) | Pulled a flat tyre, 23 Aug and didn't shirk. Drawn to need covering in combo's. |
| 2 | | 883146 | Obadiah Dragon | 2 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Found line well last week after being held up. Winner this trip, Aug. Value bet. |
| 3 |  | 918717 | Benjamin Button | 3 | Ft | ||
| 4 |  | 117663 | Tugawar | 4 | Ft | Jay Abernethy | Nice placing from trail at Camb. and not far away here, prior. Fringe first 4's |
| 5 |  | 35X355 | McKendrick | 5 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Did a good job to get within 2L of winner last week. Capable of taking this out. |
| 6 |  | X51584 | Semba | 6 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Fought on to complete first 4 last week in stronger field. A must for exotic's. |
| 7 | | 143438 | Leo Lincoln | 7 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Copped a check last week after a run of minor placings. Draw makes it tough here |
| 8 | | 51X190 | Invisible | 8 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Broke when pushed wider looming up a week ago. Needs luck from widest alley. |
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| 9 | | 214X | Hezasweetie | 9 | Ft | Scott Phelan | Ex-Southerner who has shown ability in 3 starts. Tricky alley but don't discount |
| 10 | | 702401 | Slots | 10 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Finally landed his 2nd win taking advantage of the pegs at Camb. This a step up. |
| 11 |  | 80X2F3 | Wicked Wanda | 11 | Ft | James Stormont | Game 3rd over this trip, 23 Aug. With a tow into it she can make presence felt. |
| 12 |  | 00X541 | Rough And Ready | 12 | Ft | David Butcher | All over once he got to the front at Camb. Tough type but faces stiff task herre |
| Best Bets: Wicked Wanda (11), McKendrick (5), Obadiah Dragon (2), Hezasweetie (9) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Rough And Ready (1-54.8), Obadiah Dragon (1-56.0), Tugawar (1-56.2) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Hezasweetie (9): RD-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 3
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OLYMPIC SWISS WATCHES - NORTHERN METRO HEAT 3 HANDICAP TROT
$14,880, 3YO & OLDER R47 TO R55 SPECIAL, 2200m
For R47 to R55 3yo-&-older trotters. Front: R47 to R50. 10m: R51 to R55. First 3 placed runners from each heat are automatic qualifiers for the $35,000 Final to be run Friday 13 September 2024. Automatic qualifiers will not be eligible to nominate for any race other than the Final on the race-night of 13 September 2024. Should a horse win both a heat, and subsequently the final on Friday 13 September the win in the final will be penalty free.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | | 1X2321 | Emily Bay | 1 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Has come back strong and deserved her 23 Aug victory here. Minor's in this grade |
| 2 |  | 144764 | Taylad To Use | 2 | Ft | Taitlyn Hanara(J) | Took advantage of good manners when a close-up 4th, 30 Aug. Similar possible. |
| 3 |  | 41705X | Itaintnecessarilyso | U1 | Ft | David McGowan | No with D & C McGowan. Has had 3 w'outs and has placed twice fresh. Consider. |
| 4 |  | 134271 | Sans Au Revoir | 1 | 10 | Roydon Downey | Winner of R35-46 grade trot when last here. This harder and minor's look best. |
| 5 |  | 52797D | Liaison | 2 | 10 | David Butcher | Uncharacteristic break 2 weeks ago here. Best would be good enough to figure. |
| 6 | | 14346X | Bounce N Beyond | 3 | 10 | Zachary Butcher | Solid prior to a spell in late May. Has won in a fresh state & will have support |
| 7 |  | 361746 | Ultimate Moment | 4 | 10 | Peter Ferguson | No dash after missing away 2 weeks ago here. Would need to find a handy spot. |
| 8 | | 112155 | Mazeppa | 5 | 10 | Luk Chin | Sound effort a week ago and sure to be on. Cover on combination tickets. |
| 9 |  | 521413 | Bolt For The Hill | U1 | 10 | ||
| Best Bets: Bounce N Beyond (6), Liaison (5), Mazeppa (8) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Itaintnecessarilyso (2-03.3), Ultimate Moment (2-03.6), Mazeppa (2-03.8) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Itaintnecessarilyso (3): FD-Off, RD-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 4
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LATHER UP - WORLD CHAMP - NORTHERN METRO FINAL MOB PACE
$35,000, 3YO & OLDER UP TO & INCLUDING R60 MOBILE, 2200m
For 3yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating using the track grid. Rating Penalty Free should a horse win both a heat and the final. First 3 placed runners from each heat are automatic qualifiers for this Final. Limited to 12 runners per heat & final. Balance of the field should this be required to be selected at the clubs discretion from horses who competed in the Heats.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | 942553 | Clouding Over | 1 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Took advantage of the ace to secure 3rd last week and needs covering in combo's. |
| 2 |  | 576482 | Major Major | 2 | Ft | Todd Mitchell | Game run last week and closer alley here makes him a must for quin's and tri's. |
| 3 | | X00239 | Ideal Delight | 3 | Ft | Matthew White | Wilted a little from the parked spot last week after two bold placings. Blow-out |
| 4 | | 1300X1 | Frisco Bay | 4 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Delivered with inspired support first-up last week and will strip fitter. Danger |
| 5 | | 1820X2 | Always B Elite | 5 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Bold resumption back on 16 Aug and can be competitive again in strong line-up. |
| 6 |  | X35425 | Hooray Henry | 6 | Ft | David Butcher | Racing well this campaign and although draw is tricky can fill a drum at value. |
| 7 |  | X32142 | Hawkeye Pierce | 7 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Reeled in after pushing to the front last week. Similar marble but must include. |
| 8 | | 322161 | Seaclusion | 8 | Ft | James Stormont | Gate speed proved pivotal last week and she's in good touch. Draw may hurt here. |
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| 9 | | 4X4413 | Louezyana | 9 | Ft | Monika Ranger(J) | Solid without threatening last week and will require late gaps to play a part. |
| 10 | | 1X6156 | Secrets Abound | 10 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Did well to stick on after a check last week. Can spice up trifecta's & 1st 4's. |
| 11 | | 2357X1 | Jeremiah | 11 | Ft | Scott Phelan | Too big, too strong resuming here, 16 Aug. In for a bumper season; rates highly. |
| 12 | | P14656 | Nelson's Boy | U1 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Found the line with typical spirit two weeks back; first 4 hope with right trip. |
| Best Bets: Jeremiah (11), Frisco Bay (4), Hawkeye Pierce (7), Major Major (2) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Nelson's Boy (1-56.7), Seaclusion (1-57.3), Frisco Bay (1-57.6) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Secrets Abound (10): RD-Off, FD-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 5
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DUNSTAN HORSEFEEDS SIRES STAKES 2 YO FILLIES HEAT 1 MOB PACE
$30,000, 2YO FILLIES MOBILE, 1700m
For 2-year-old pacing fillies. Refer NZ Sires Stakes for full series conditions.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | | 32 | Always B Magic | 1 | Ft | David Butcher | Fought gamely here, 16 Aug and from the ace again looks a live winning hope. |
| 2 |  | 232X | Won And Only | 2 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | 3 game runs to start career and in a fresh state tonight from 2 can push hard. |
| 3 | | 2X | Sadhaka | 3 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Strong 2nd back in March on debut. Can't be ignored piecing together exotic's. |
| 4 | | Hot And Dangerous | 4 | Ft | Tony Cameron | has shown enough at trials to suggest he will have support here. Cover in combos | |
| 5 | | 11 | Always B Misty | 5 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Huge effort to win 16 Aug and will take all sorts of beating from handier marble |
| 6 | | La Miki | 6 | Ft | Kristina Denifostova(J) | She's had a couple of trials under her belt but does face a tough task from wide | |
| 7 | | 211X | Music Mistress | 7 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Created an impression down South and despite the alley can go a bold race. E/W. |
| 8 | | 324X | Im Sandra Dee | 8 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Game runs last campaign but cops the carpark draw here and will need favours. |
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| 9 | | 5956X | Tyron's Connoisseur | 9 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Unplaced in 4 starts but 2nd in 29 Aug trial will ensure she isn't friendless. |
| Best Bets: Always B Misty (5), Music Mistress (7), Always B Magic (1), Hot And Dangerous (4) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Music Mistress (2-00.7), Always B Misty (2-01.5) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Music Mistress - 1st of 6, N Cnty TOA, 14/08/24, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-32.7, 800m: 57.7, 400m: 28.5, Margins: 1 1/4len, 2 1/4len, 1/2len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Always B Misty (5): BL-On, Im Sandra Dee (8): RD-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 6
- Race Time:
WOODLANDS STUD SIRES STAKES 2 YO C & G HEAT 1 MOB PACE
$30,000, 2YO COLTS & GELDINGS MOBILE, 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 | | 332 | The Jolly Roger | 1 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Gritty bid from a wide draw last week. Should receive every opportunity tonight. |
| 2 |  | Aventador | 2 | Ft | David Butcher | Winner of latest trial and drawn beautifully for tonight's debut. Combo's spice. | |
| 3 | | 846137 | Sugar Ray Lincoln | 3 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Beaten by the draw here, 26 July following strong 2nd. Needs including from gate |
| 4 |  | 3X | Captain Sampson | 4 | Ft | Tony Cameron | 3rd behind #5 at Camb. on debut with decent support. Another in minor's mix. |
| 5 | | 1161 | Bar Louie | 5 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Unrelenting once finding the front, 23 Aug, and he looks the one to beat again. |
| 6 | | 40X54 | Beachbreak | 6 | Ft | Kristina Denifostova(J) | Tidy 4th two weeks ago but from his wide alley will require luck to reciprocate. |
| 7 | | 66 | Ragnar Lothbrok | 7 | Ft | Todd Mitchell | Has made ground both starts at long odds. Draw against here; taking notes. |
| 8 | | 665323 | Lincoln Lou | 8 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Added another placing here, 9 Aug. Cops a nasty marble tonight so happy risking |
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| 9 | | 12X2 | Confederate | 9 | Ft | Scott Phelan | Eyecatcher 2 weeks ago from this marble. With any sort of luck he's a big hope. |
| 10 | | 3433X3 | I Got Chills | 10 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Bold resumption when 3rd to Bar Louie, 23 Aug. Must be included in exotic's. |
| 11 |  | 25 | Hearts N Aces | 11 | Ft | Jonny Cox | Nice debut but just fair after getting back, 2nd up. Requiring favours tonight. |
| 12 | | 2 | The Night Agent | 12 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Just thwarted on debut and despite tough swing in draws needs including again. |
| Best Bets: Bar Louie (5), Confederate (9), I Got Chills (10), The Night Agent (12) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Bar Louie (1-54.2), Confederate (1-57.5), Lincoln Lou (2-02.2) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Aventador - 1st of 3, Auckland, 30/08/24, 2200m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-53.9, 800m: 60.6, 400m: 29.9, Margins: 2 1/2len, 4 len. | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Hearts N Aces to Zachary Butcher at Pukekohe | |||||||
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- Race 7
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MAGNESS BENROW - NORTHERN METRO HEAT 4 HANDICAP TROT
$16,000, 3YO & OLDER R38 TO R46 SPECIAL, 2200m
For R38 to R46 3yo-&-older trotters. Front: R38 to R43. 10m: R44 to R46. First 3 placed runners from each heat are automatic qualifiers for the $35,000 Final to be run Friday 13 September 2024. Automatic qualifiers will not be eligible to nominate for any race other than the Final on the race-night of 13 September 2024. Should a horse win both a heat, and subsequently the final on Friday 13 September the win in the final will be penalty free.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | 08X322 | Asteria Lavra | 1 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Once again found one better on the night, 23 Aug. With clean step can take this |
| 2 |  | 97PX46 | Yurok | 2 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Fair to middling in both starts this campaign and will require more to feature. |
| 3 | | 627955 | Five O'Clock Gerry | 3 | Ft | Todd Mitchell | Battling away in recent assignments and he's always a consideration for minor's. |
| 4 |  | 908D15 | President Flynntin | 4 | Ft | Kate Coppins(J) | Blow-out winner at Camb, 20 Aug then no favours next up. Just 2nd look here. |
| 5 | | 019053 | Lil Whip | U1 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Stout placing a fortnight ago here and with manners will have measure of most. |
| 6 | | 583244 | Jasinova | 1 | 10 | Luk Chin | Run down in higher grade, 23 Aug. Overall form more than useful and bright hope. |
| 7 | | 614046 | Barsukov | 2 | 10 | Emily Johnson(J) | Steady from the pegs a week ago and he can't be left out of exotic calculation's |
| 8 | | 945567 | Bangkok Betty | 3 | 10 | Jay Abernethy | Continues to frustrate her supporters breaking when looming large. For the brave |
| 9 | | 467731 | Brienne | 4 | 10 | Peter Ferguson | Denied Asteria Lavra here, 23 Aug. Back 10m but generally safe and minor's hope. |
| Best Bets: Jasinova (6), Lil Whip (5), Asteria Lavra (1), Brienne (9) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Five O'Clock Gerry (2-03.9), Jasinova (2-04.3), Bangkok Betty (2-04.3) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Bangkok Betty (8): RD-Off, Barsukov (7): NW-Off Legend | |||||||
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- Race 8
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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 | |
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| 1 | | 6059 | Play Fast And Loose | 1 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Got it wrong at Camb. as favourite. Allow another chance in this line-up. |
| 2 | | 07092 | Paradise Ali | 2 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Got close to maiden win 2 weeks ago here. Looks a live prospect on that form. |
| 3 |  | 782833 | Henrik Lundqvist | U1 | Ft | Jay Abernethy | Made up a stack when 3rd at Camb, then broke Tues. Winning hope with manners. |
| 4 |  | 92196 | Miss Bebe | 1 | 30 | David Butcher | No manners since winning here 5 weeks ago. Capable in small field tonight. |
| 5 | | 396628 | Elizabeth Hill | 2 | 30 | Josh Dickie | Winton winner in April and recent Add. 2nd. Would need little more in this. |
| 6 | | 98887X | Helsingor | 3 | 30 | Andre Poutama | Back on a fresh campaign. Yet to place here in 11 attempts and happy watching. |
| Best Bets: Elizabeth Hill (5), Paradise Ali (2), Henrik Lundqvist (3), Play Fast And Loose (1) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Miss Bebe (2-07.1), Elizabeth Hill (2-08.0), Helsingor (2-10.9) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Play Fast And Loose (1): BL-On Legend | |||||||
Runner Index
Always B Elite - Race 4
Always B Magic - Race 5
Always B Misty - Race 5
American Muscle - Race 1
Asteria Lavra - Race 7
Aventador - Race 6
Bangkok Betty - Race 7
Bar Louie - Race 6
Barsukov - Race 7
Beachbreak - Race 6
Benjamin Button - Race 2
Bolt For The Hill - Race 3
Bounce N Beyond - Race 3
Brienne - Race 7
Captain Sampson - Race 6
Castana - Race 1
Clouding Over - Race 4
Confederate - Race 6
Courmayeur - Race 1
Elizabeth Hill - Race 8
Emily Bay - Race 3
Five O'Clock Gerry - Race 7
Frisco Bay - Race 4
Hawkeye Pierce - Race 4
Hearts N Aces - Race 6
Helsingor - Race 8
Henrik Lundqvist - Race 8
Hezasweetie - Race 2
Hooray Henry - Race 4
Hot And Dangerous - Race 5
Ideal Delight - Race 4
I Got Chills - Race 6
Ilsas Son - Race 1
Im Sandra Dee - Race 5
Invisible - Race 2
Itaintnecessarilyso - Race 3
Jasinova - Race 7
Jeremiah - Race 4
La Miki - Race 5
Leo Lincoln - Race 2
Liaison - Race 3
Lil Whip - Race 7
Lincoln La Moose - Race 2
Lincoln Lou - Race 6
Louezyana - Race 4
Major Major - Race 4
Mazeppa - Race 3
McKendrick - Race 2
Miss Bebe - Race 8
Monarch Hill - Race 1
Music Mistress - Race 5
Nelson's Boy - Race 4
Obadiah Dragon - Race 2
Paradise Ali - Race 8
Play Fast And Loose - Race 8
President Flynntin - Race 7
Ragnar Lothbrok - Race 6
Rough And Ready - Race 2
Sadhaka - Race 5
Sans Au Revoir - Race 3
Seaclusion - Race 4
Secrets Abound - Race 4
Semba - Race 2
Shez Bella - Race 1
Slots - Race 2
Sugar Ray Lincoln - Race 6
Taylad To Use - Race 3
The Jolly Roger - Race 6
The Night Agent - Race 6
Tugawar - Race 2
Tyron's Connoisseur - Race 5
Ultimate Moment - Race 3
Voronov - Race 1
Wicked Wanda - Race 2
Won And Only - Race 5
Yurok - Race 7