Auckland Trotting Club Inc
Friday, 11 September
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- Race 1
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IRT SIRES STAKES 2YO TROTTERS SERIES PRELUDE 1 MOBILE TROT
$25,000, 2YO, 1700m
For 2-year-old trotters. Refer NZ Sires Stakes for full race and series conditions.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | Another Hillbilly | 1 | Ft | Nicky Chilcott | Has shown up at trial/w'outs. Clear hope of figuring from the inside alley here. | |
| 2 |  | Tactico | 2 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Brings winning w'out form to his debut. Will carry support out of Telfer barn. | |
| 3 |  | 15 | Bijou | 3 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Did a good job off 30m, 28 Aug following debut win. Dangerous in small field. |
| 4 |  | D12X | Duke Of Bourbon | 4 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Created an impression last campaign but not foolproof. One to beat with manners. |
| Best Bets: Duke Of Bourbon (4), Bijou (3), Tactico (2), Another Hillbilly (1) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Duke Of Bourbon (2-00.8) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Tactico - 1st of 3, Auckland, 18/08/26, 2050m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-45.3, 800m: 60.0, 400m: 28.6, Margins: neck, 27 len. | |||||||
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- Race 2
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ROVA.NZ - JUNIOR DRIVERS MOBILE PACE
$15,000, 4YO & OLDER R35 TO R45 JUN.DRV, 1700m
For R35 to R45 4yo-&-older pacers. This race is for Junior Drivers only and has a Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes numbering sequentially from 1. Rating Penalty Free Race.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 829373 | Miki Mirage | 1 | Ft | Devon Towers(J) | Did some work and stuck on well when last here. Can take advantage of ace; cover |
| 2 |  | 641485 | Reet Petite | 2 | Ft | Emily Johnson(J) | Given a few weeks off since sound 5th. Overall form worthy of combos inclusion. |
| 3 |  | 452144 | Aventador | 3 | Ft | Brooke Wilkins(J) | Two nice runs since his win here. Should be prominent again from handy marble. |
| 4 |  | 4214X5 | Just James | 4 | Ft | Holly Moralde Sands(J) | Likely improver on his 5th here last week. Another decent exotics option tonight |
| 5 |  | 325X35 | Mr Miki | 5 | Ft | Kate Coppins(J) | OK off a wider alley 2 weeks ago with support. Minors best in tonight's line-up. |
| 6 |  | 606754 | Muchacho | 6 | Ft | Harrison Orange(J) | Gave a good account off 2nd row over mile last week. Expect admirers again here. |
| 7 | | 875766 | Melody Banner | 7 | Ft | Kristina Denifostova(J) | Sound effort after racing handy early, 24 Jul. Tough task from draw; 1st4 fringe |
| 8 |  | 2142X3 | Mediator | 8 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Resumed with bold placing, 28 Aug. Has the game to trouble despite wide marble. |
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| 9 | | 260360 | Sweet Maggie Mae | 9 | Ft | Jade Wakeling(J) | Never got a crack at rivals a fortnight ago. Luck required but could surprise. |
| Best Bets: Mediator (8), Muchacho (6), Aventador (3), Just James (4) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Muchacho (1-55.7), Sweet Maggie Mae (1-56.7), Mr Miki (1-57.4) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Melody Banner (7): SL-Off, Mr Miki (5): FD-Off, Muchacho (6): BL-Off Legend | |||||||
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- Race 3
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BORDER FENCING SERVICES TROT
$15,000, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER, 2200m
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | | 5X32 | Muscle Memory | 1 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Pushed hard 2 weeks ago and looks hard to contain with a clean getaway tonight. |
| 2 |  | 20X0 | Power Seeker | 2 | Ft | Todd Macfarlane | Got things wrong early last week and although still a work in progress can win. |
| 3 |  | 6X6748 | Miss Kawaii | 3 | Ft | Logan Hollis | Nice attempt 2 back but out of play early since with a gallop. Needs her A-game |
| 4 |  | Nancy Latour | 4 | Ft | Mark Purdon | Win of 2 trials in extensive build-up to tonight's debut. Sure to carry support. | |
| 5 |  | 244263 | Pirayas | 5 | Ft | David McGowan | Grabbed his 10th cheque last week and with usual manners should be thereabouts. |
| 6 |  | 494 | Pyrenees | 6 | Ft | Lyn Neal | Tidy enough here in latest June run. Could sneak a placing with some improvement |
| 7 |  | 5224X7 | Yeah Nah | 7 | Ft | James Stormont | Sure to have derived benefit from 1st-up Camb run, 21 Aug. Decent E/W option. |
| 8 |  | 086X0P | Im A Rockstar | U1 | Ft | Brooke Wilkins(J) | Manners have been lacking since resuming and prefer to watch again tonight. |
| 9 |  | 9X2233 | Royal Petite | U2 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Made it 4 straight placings this campaign with bold attempt, 28 Aug. Clear hope. |
| Best Bets: Royal Petite (9), Muscle Memory (1), Power Seeker (2), Yeah Nah (7) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Nancy Latour - 1st of 5, Auckland, 02/09/25, 1609m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-05.3, 800m: 62.2, 400m: 30.6, Margins: 1/2len, 11 len. | |||||||
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SWEET LOU @ WOODLANDS TENDER CLOSES 9 OCT 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 |  | 694222 | Sammy Lincoln | 1 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Big effort last week behind a smart type. Big show if he can remain handy early. |
| 2 | | 134X | Blacklaz | 2 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Last raced in Apr '25. Gaining fitness through 2 w'outs and drawn well. Include. |
| 3 | | 400139 | On The Mark | 3 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Lacked zip, 28 Aug after 6-week break. Minors option with natural improvement. |
| 4 |  | 52656X | Signman | 4 | Ft | David Butcher | Showed plenty last campaign and recent w'outs will have sharpened him. Must have |
| 5 | | 7X351 | No More Dreaming | 5 | Ft | Harrison Orange(J) | Too tough for Camb rivals, 21 Aug. Game prior here and well in commission again. |
| 6 |  | 1360X | Little Lily | 6 | Ft | Sheryl Wigg | Rallied well to win 1 Sept w'out. Tough draw to work from fresh but don't ignore |
| 7 |  | 574517 | Bettor Be Special | 7 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Easy Camb success back in mid-July and solid after working since here. 1st 4s. |
| 8 | | 829989 | Tasi Ahnau | 8 | Ft | Brooke Wilkins(J) | Struggled home 2 weeks ago here and not helped by tonight's alley. Happy risking |
| Best Bets: Sammy Lincoln (1), Signman (4), No More Dreaming (5), Blacklaz (2) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: No More Dreaming (1-57.8), On The Mark (1-58.9), Sammy Lincoln (1-59.7) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Blacklaz (2): SL-Off Legend | |||||||
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- Race 5
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TAB - MOBILE PACE
$15,000, NON-WINNERS 2YO & OLDER, 2200m
For Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Sex (fillies and mares drawn inside colts, geldings and entires) numbering sequentially from 1.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | | 59X | Queen Of Troy | 1 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Looked strong winning recent trial. Expect a bold showing off the ace tonight. |
| 2 |  | 022X85 | Vera Grace | 2 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Still seeking her best this campaign and rough place option in her course debut. |
| 3 | | 522654 | Jessie Lincoln | 3 | Ft | Harrison Orange(J) | Charged late when it was all over last week. She looks a great E/W option here. |
| 4 | | Cyclone Miki | 4 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Stalled rival (home in 57.7s) to take 1 Sept trial. Has claims on debut tonight. | |
| 5 | | 7X2 | Omaha Lincoln | 5 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Strong from pegs last week but unlikely to get that luxury tonight. Tris/1st 4s. |
| 6 | | 2 | Envy Of Angels | 6 | Ft | Mark Purdon | Just denied in bold debut, 28 Aug. Rougher draw to contend with but major hope. |
| 7 | | 46X6 | Leon Galleon | 7 | Ft | David Butcher | Just 2.7L from Dino resuming at Camb. Needing luck from alley but combos hope. |
| 8 | | 38X | Arisus | 8 | Ft | Nathan Purdon | Pushed Cyclone Miki close in w'out but looks up against it from the wide marble. |
| Best Bets: Jessie Lincoln (3), Cyclone Miki (4), Queen Of Troy (1), Envy Of Angels (6) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Queen Of Troy - 1st of 4, Auckland, 01/09/26, 2050m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-38.0, 800m: 58.4, 400m: 28.8, Margins: 1/2len, 2 1/2len, 10 len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Leon Galleon (7): RD-On, BL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 6
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MAGNESS BENROW MOBILE PACE
$15,000, 3YO & OLDER R41 TO R54, 2200m
For R41 to R54 pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating numbering sequentially from 1.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | | 320068 | Rushkinoff | 1 | Ft | ||
| 2 |  | 26156X | Bettor Reaction | 2 | Ft | Matthew White | Did a good job before joining Matty White's barn. Has won fresh; exotics spice. |
| 3 | | 165556 | Sugar Ray Lincoln | 3 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Battling of late but should appreciate the rating drop here. Outside combos hope |
| 4 |  | 51110X | Lulana | 4 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Impressive winning here back in Apr. A must for extactas and SRM tickets tonight |
| 5 | | 3111 | War Party | 5 | Ft | Harrison Orange(J) | Stylish again grabbing his hat-trick, 21 Aug. Looks up to his biggest test here. |
| 6 |  | 829337 | Louezyana | 6 | Ft | David Butcher | Pass-mark after working over sprint, 28 Aug. This suits better; top 2-4 claims. |
| 7 | | 12382X | Allamericanplayer | 7 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Last racedd back in May when 2nd behind Jumal. 4/4 placings fresh. Major danger. |
| 8 | | 352342 | Final Change | 8 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Continued his tidy form-line with bold 2nd at Camb, 21 Aug. Exotics from marble. |
| Best Bets: War Party (5), Allamericanplayer (7), Lulana (4), Louezyana (6) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Lulana (1-55.3), War Party (1-55.6), Bettor Reaction (1-56.6) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
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- Race 7
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LION RED MOBILE TROT
$15,000, 3YO & OLDER R41 TO R54, 2200m
For R41 to R54 trotters. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating numbering sequentially from 1.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | 553285 | Two Francs | 1 | Ft | Lyn Neal | Manners have gone missing in recent weeks. Very capable back to a mobile tonight |
| 2 |  | 891690 | Kawarau Lil | 2 | Ft | Rhys Fensom | No impact up in grade since her win in July here. Hard to see her claiming this. |
| 3 | | 401200 | Mad Mary | 3 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Off her game of late but no doubting her ability. Drawn to go close; major hope. |
| 4 |  | 3325X2 | Father Barry | 4 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Monster effort 1st-up last week. Hard to hold out with that run under his belt. |
| 5 |  | X31718 | Ferdinand | 5 | Ft | ||
| 6 |  | 0X2331 | Bolt For The Hill | 6 | Ft | Stephanie Burley(J) | Built nicely to his win 2 weeks ago here and can maintain that form tonight. E/W |
| 7 | | 164X27 | Pantani | 7 | Ft | Matthew White | Super resumption then galloped when tackled since. In the hunt with full manners |
| 8 | | 151X59 | Redpark Warrior | 8 | Ft | Todd Mitchell | No knock on either run this campaign. All 5 wins have come here and has claims. |
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| 9 | | 780483 | One More Moment | 9 | Ft | Mark Purdon | Much better when 3rd here, 28 Aug. Needing luck from 2nd row; first 4 fringes. |
| Best Bets: Father Barry (4), Bolt For The Hill (6), Mad Mary (3), Redpark Warrior (8) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Two Francs (2-00.6), Pantani (2-01.3), Father Barry (2-03.3) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Pantani (7): NW-On, BL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 8
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NEVELE R FILLIES SERIES (No 48) HEAT 3 MOBILE PACE
$30,000, 3YO FILLIES, 1700m
For 3-year-old pacing fillies. Full conditions of this series can be viewed online at nzsiresstakes.co.nz
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | | 187800 | Rivergirl Bella | 1 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Hopes extinguished with early mistake last week. Has gate speed; combos blow-out |
| 2 | | 91112P | Fly High | 2 | Ft | Harrison Orange(J) | Had an issue when last here after building immaculate form-line. Drawn perfectly |
| 3 |  | 807242 | Midnight Betty | 3 | Ft | Jacob Dunn(J) | Led the valiant chase of stable-mate last week but still is tougher. Needs luck. |
| 4 | | 0445X1 | Dolly Parton | 4 | Ft | Tony Cameron | Dominant from the front in a fresh state 7 days ago. This is a step up; combos. |
| 5 |  | 246X54 | Queen Lizzy | 5 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Returns to the City of Sails after two sound Canty attempts. Can't be overlooked |
| 6 |  | 50368X | Time For Change | 6 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Lands a testing draw resuming tonight but does have fresh form. Rough place hope |
| 7 |  | 332223 | Twist And Tango | 7 | Ft | Scott Phelan | Continues to race with purpose earning yet another cheque last week. Must cover. |
| 8 | | 11511 | Ride The Waves | 8 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Looking to remain unbeaten here. Enormous, 24 Jul & has the class to overcome 8. |
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| 9 |  | 01042 | Night Moves | 9 | Ft | David Butcher | Best of Fly High's rivals back on 19 June but requiring luck tonight from alley. |
| 10 | | 6804X3 | Alecto | 10 | Ft | Mark Purdon | Resumed nicely at Camb. Last run here back in May was useful. Tris/first 4 hope. |
| Best Bets: Ride The Waves (8), Fly High (2), Twist And Tango (7), Queen Lizzy (5) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Fly High (1-54.3), Ride The Waves (1-56.6), Alecto (1-56.6) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
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- Race 9
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LONE STAR ALEXANDRA PARK MOBILE TROT
$15,000, 2YO & OLDER R35 TO R40, 2200m
For R35 to R40 trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | | 352043 | Shes All Legs | 1 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Just one blip in recent months and she lands the ideal marble tonight. Must have |
| 2 |  | 085658 | Mode | 2 | Ft | James Stormont | First look at the course tonight after changing barns. Market is your best guide |
| 3 | | 31 | Franco Ronaldo | 3 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Gritty maiden success 2 weeks ago here. Nicely drawn and looks set to dominate. |
| 4 | | 400P75 | And Remember Me | 4 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Had good support when run down here, 28 Aug. Rough place hope off front tonight. |
| 5 | | 1X | Micky Hill | 5 | Ft | Mark Purdon | Narrow maiden winner back in May at 1st attempt. Has had a w'out; keep safe. |
| 6 |  | 80P723 | So Mystifying | 6 | Ft | Nicky Chilcott | Rare attempt here following bold runs at Camb in recent weeks. Requiring luck. |
| 7 | | 841588 | Kenny Hill | 7 | Ft | Todd Mitchell | Fair to middling since his win here in July. Looks stretched from a wide marble. |
| 8 |  | 28X549 | Busy Canoodling | 8 | Ft | David Butcher | Broke when looking to take the lane last week. Good prior but draw no help here. |
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| 9 |  | 877X67 | Eye See You | 9 | Ft | Matthew White | Couldn't back up solid 1st-up run here but should get economical trip. First 4s. |
| 10 |  | 725402 | Cyclone Sala | 10 | Ft | Jay Abernethy | Tried hard from a good trip here, 7 Aug. W'out winner 10 days ago. Minors best. |
| 11 | | 773313 | Donegal Hill | U1 | Ft | ||
| 12 |  | X60P18 | Majestic Whizdom | U2 | Ft | ||
| Best Bets: Franco Ronaldo (3), Shes All Legs (1), Micky Hill (5) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Kenny Hill (2-03.1), Micky Hill (2-04.2), And Remember Me (2-04.8) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Eye See You (9): FD-Off, RD-On, Shes All Legs (1): SL-On Legend | |||||||
Runner Index
Alecto - Race 8
Allamericanplayer - Race 6
And Remember Me - Race 9
Another Hillbilly - Race 1
Arisus - Race 5
Aventador - Race 2
Bettor Be Special - Race 4
Bettor Reaction - Race 6
Bijou - Race 1
Blacklaz - Race 4
Bolt For The Hill - Race 7
Busy Canoodling - Race 9
Cyclone Miki - Race 5
Cyclone Sala - Race 9
Dolly Parton - Race 8
Donegal Hill - Race 9
Duke Of Bourbon - Race 1
Envy Of Angels - Race 5
Eye See You - Race 9
Father Barry - Race 7
Ferdinand - Race 7
Final Change - Race 6
Fly High - Race 8
Franco Ronaldo - Race 9
Im A Rockstar - Race 3
Jessie Lincoln - Race 5
Just James - Race 2
Kawarau Lil - Race 7
Kenny Hill - Race 9
Leon Galleon - Race 5
Little Lily - Race 4
Louezyana - Race 6
Lulana - Race 6
Mad Mary - Race 7
Majestic Whizdom - Race 9
Mediator - Race 2
Melody Banner - Race 2
Micky Hill - Race 9
Midnight Betty - Race 8
Miki Mirage - Race 2
Miss Kawaii - Race 3
Mode - Race 9
Mr Miki - Race 2
Muchacho - Race 2
Muscle Memory - Race 3
Nancy Latour - Race 3
Night Moves - Race 8
No More Dreaming - Race 4
Omaha Lincoln - Race 5
One More Moment - Race 7
On The Mark - Race 4
Pantani - Race 7
Pirayas - Race 3
Power Seeker - Race 3
Pyrenees - Race 3
Queen Lizzy - Race 8
Queen Of Troy - Race 5
Redpark Warrior - Race 7
Reet Petite - Race 2
Ride The Waves - Race 8
Rivergirl Bella - Race 8
Royal Petite - Race 3
Rushkinoff - Race 6
Sammy Lincoln - Race 4
Shes All Legs - Race 9
Signman - Race 4
So Mystifying - Race 9
Sugar Ray Lincoln - Race 6
Sweet Maggie Mae - Race 2
Tactico - Race 1
Tasi Ahnau - Race 4
Time For Change - Race 8
Twist And Tango - Race 8
Two Francs - Race 7
Vera Grace - Race 5
War Party - Race 6
Yeah Nah - Race 3