Auckland Trotting Club Inc
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VOLSTEAD @ ALABAR - NORTHERN METRO TROTTERS HT 1 MOB TROT
$17,000, 3YO & OLDER R40 TO R43, R44 WITH COND. MOBILE, 2200m
For R40 to R43 3yo-&-older trotters. Also R44 horses with winning stakes up to and including $22000 for lifetime. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid. The first 4 placed runners from the Heats run on 12th September are automatic qualifiers for the Final $35,000 to be run on 26th September. The balance of the field for the Final to be selected based on overall form from the Heats. Heats & Final limited to 12 starters. Should a horse win both a Heat and the Final, the Final will be rating penalty free.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 521572 | Cyclone Sala | 1 | Ft | Jay Abernethy | Tried hard a week ago here. Should be competitive again with a safe beginning. | |
| 2 | 431922 | Whatever It Takes | 2 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Just one blemish in form-line. Manners will put him in this and he's E/W bait. | |
| 3 | 8636X1 | Memories | 3 | Ft | Todd Macfarlane | Commenced new campaign in winning fashion, 29 Aug. This harder but has claims. | |
| 4 | 362565 | Brienne | 4 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Had her chance in front when last here. Consistent mare but requiring more zip. | |
| 5 | 929P97 | Crazy | 5 | Ft | Nicky Chilcott | Off his game lately and despite having ability you'd need plenty crossed if on. | |
| 6 | 13X613 | Pretty In Pink | 6 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Did some work and battled well for 3rd last week following sharp victory. Danger | |
| 7 | 21P214 | Mad Mary | 7 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Outkicked from the breeze as fave, 29 Aug. Winner prior and one of many chances. | |
| 8 | 18280P | Keep It Klassy | 8 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Manners have deserted her of late but her best version could sneak a 1st4 place. | |
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| 9 | 146752 | Emily Bay | 9 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Chased boldly the trail in latest Camb outing. Requires favours in this line-up. | |
| 10 | 617343 | Niamh | 10 | Ft | Todd Mitchell | Bagged another minor with her 28 Aug Camb 3rd. A few of these look better hopes. | |
| 11 | 9X6318 | Loteria | U1 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Proved costly for punters messing up the start at Camb. Capable of bouncing back | |
| Best Bets: Mad Mary (7), Pretty In Pink (6), Whatever It Takes (2), Cyclone Sala (1) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Crazy (2-00.1), Pretty In Pink (2-01.1), Keep It Klassy (2-02.2) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
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CAPTAIN CRUNCH @ ALABAR NORTHERN METRO PACE HT 1 MOB PACE
$17,000, 3YO & OLDER R40 TO R43 MOBILE, 2200m
For R40 to R43 3yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid. The first 4 placed runners from the Heats run on 12th September are automatic qualifiers for the Final $35,000 to be run on 26th September. The balance of the field for the Final to be selected based on overall form from the Heats. Heats & Final limited to 12 starters. Should a horse win both a Heat and the Final, the Final will be rating penalty free.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 2418X5 | Another Collect | 1 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Contained off a wide alley 2 weeks ago in a fresh state. Can offer cheek from 1. | |
| 2 | 434144 | Caloriefree | 2 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Didn't quit when headed, 29 Aug. Should go forward again and needed in all best. | |
| 3 | 324573 | Franco Salah | 3 | Ft | Tony Cameron | Closed with purpose 2 weeks ago and from a closer alley tonight looks very hard. | |
| 4 | 442492 | Billy The Kid | 4 | Ft | Sailesh Abernethy | Gallant bid when run down at Camb, 298 Aug. Off-stride here prior and can figure | |
| 5 | 213714 | Mick Konstantin | 5 | Ft | Jay Abernethy | Fought hard behind #10 at Camb after improving wide from well out. Major player. | |
| 6 | 933197 | Tugawar | 6 | Ft | Andre Poutama | No dash in two Camb outings since last winning. Wide alley makes it tough here. | |
| 7 | 286440 | Waltzing With Miki | 7 | Ft | Benjamin Butcher | Left posted wd prior to bell at Camb and effort told. Good prior and minors hope | |
| 8 | 571533 | Brookside Girl | 8 | Ft | Monika Ranger(J) | Used the ace draw to ear another cheque, 28 Aug. This is a tougher proposition. | |
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| 9 | 115X | Mediator | 9 | Ft | Matthew White | Last raced back in Apr when tidy 5th. Debut winner here in March & has had w'out | |
| 10 | 767301 | Aquila | 10 | Ft | James Stormont | Too sharp from pegs upsetting at Camb. Rough hope to improve her course stats. | |
| Best Bets: Franco Salah (3), Caloriefree (2), Mick Konstantin (5), Another Collect (1) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Mick Konstantin (1-57.5), Caloriefree (1-58.5), Franco Salah (1-58.7) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Franco Salah (3): SL-Off, BL-On Legend | |||||||
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MAJESTIC SON @ ALABAR FFA MOBILE TROT
$20,000, FFA, 1700m
For all trotters. 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 | |
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| 1 | 292212 | Bolt For The Hill | 1 | Ft | Stephanie Burley(J) | Just denied attempting back-to-back wins here last week. Must have from the ace. | |
| 2 | 531753 | Regal Girl | 2 | Ft | Alicia Harrison(J) | Racing well and well drawn to enhance her sprint record tonight. Great E/W bait. | |
| 3 | X16013 | It Ain't Me Babe | 3 | Ft | Taitlyn Hanara(J) | Again offered value when placing here, 29 Aug. Twice a winner over sprint. Cover | |
| 4 | 492345 | Romeo Foxtrot | 4 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Never too far from the action but record not flash over trip. Looking to others. | |
| 5 | 22108X | Faith In Manchester | 5 | Ft | Todd Mitchell | Did a splendid job last campaign winning 5. Enjoys the trip and races well fresh | |
| 6 | 79571X | American Muscle | 6 | Ft | Tony Cameron | Another Wallis/Hackett trotter resuming here. W'out winner and in the equation. | |
| 7 | 8X7411 | Belle Neige | 7 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Punishing bursts to win last two here. Impeccable stats over trip. Rates highly. | |
| 8 | 061162 | Matty A | 8 | Ft | |||
| Best Bets: Belle Neige (7), Regal Girl (2), Bolt For The Hill (1), American Muscle (6) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Belle Neige (1-56.6), Faith In Manchester (1-56.8), Bolt For The Hill (1-57.3) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
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PEBBLE BEACH @ ALABAR NORTHERN METRO PACERS HT 2 MOB PACE
$17,000, 3YO & OLDER R45 TO R50 MOBILE, 2200m
For R45 to R50 3yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid. The first 4 placed runners from the Heats run on 12th September are automatic qualifiers for the Final $35,000 to be run on 26th September. The balance of the field for the Final to be selected based on overall form from the Heats. Heats & Final limited to 12 starters. Should a horse win both a Heat and the Final, the Final will be rating penalty free.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 48X221 | Confederate | 1 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Rewarded last week following brace of 2nd's to start campaign. Danger from ace. | |
| 2 | 545251 | Proviseur | 2 | Ft | Emily Johnson(J) | Broke through at odds last week after many useful prior runs. Don't dismiss here | |
| 3 | 715273 | Ragnar Lothbrok | 3 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Just 1/2 length from winner here, 29 Aug unwinding strongly late. Can take this. | |
| 4 | 272412 | Tyson | 4 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Courageous effort 7 days ago after doing plenty of grafting. Hard to deny here. | |
| 5 | 131661 | Big Herb | 5 | Ft | Sailesh Abernethy | Unrelenting from the front over 1700m here, 22 Aug. Gate speed to push forward. | |
| 6 | 935349 | Final Change | 6 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Wilted after a tough trip when last here back in July. Drawn to need some luck. | |
| 7 | 021172 | Turn O The Tide | 7 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Fought bravely just going under here, 29 Aug. Wider alley but nice type; respect | |
| 8 | 25745X | Blazing Louie | 8 | Ft | Andre Poutama | More than useful record here over trip but faces tough task fresh from the draw | |
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| 9 | 6X1702 | Semba | 9 | Ft | Jacob Dunn(J) | Pushed hard from the trail behind Mantra Blue, 29 Aug. Should get a cushy trip. | |
| 10 | X77120 | Kings Watch | 10 | Ft | Todd Mitchell | Weakened after horror trip here, mid-Aug. Sure to be running on; exotics booster | |
| Best Bets: Tyson (4), Confederate (1), Ragnar Lothbrok (3), Turn O The Tide (7) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Blazing Louie (1-56.6), Kings Watch (1-56.7), Proviseur (1-57.4) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
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TACTICAL APPROACH @ ALABAR NI JUVENILE CHAMPS MOB TROT
$25,000, 2YO MOBILE, 1700m
For 2-year-old trotters. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 24X44 | Te Ahi | 1 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Not disgraced despite losing his gate in both runs this time in. Combos player. | |
| 2 | 25 | Somebody | 2 | Ft | Todd Macfarlane | Bold debut and not too shabby 2nd up after an early break. In the mix for minors | |
| 3 | Mechanica | 3 | Ft | Jay Abernethy | Improved trial beaten a nose, 5 Sept. With manners she can fill a drum on debut. | ||
| 4 | Atmosfear | 4 | Ft | Sailesh Abernethy | Solid recent trial after defeating 5 others in w'out 3 days earlier. Place hope. | ||
| 5 | 33 | The Four Aces | 5 | Ft | James Stormont | Tidy enough in both career runs and clearly a contender for exactas/tris again. | |
| 6 | 2X | Suttle | 6 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Best of #8's rivals back in April and given time since. Dual trial wins; danger. | |
| 7 | Chickies Babe | 7 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Midfield in recent trials here. Marble no assist for debut but check market. | ||
| 8 | 123X11 | Redpark Warrior | 8 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Dominant in both starts this campaign and will be a short quote to repeat dose. | |
| Best Bets: Redpark Warrior (8), Suttle (6), The Four Aces (5), Mechanica (3) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Redpark Warrior (2-04.3) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Suttle - 1st of 5, Auckland, 05/09/25, 2200m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-55.4, 800m: 59.7, 400m: 28.9, Margins: 1 1/4len, neck, 30 len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: The Four Aces (5): FD-Off, RD-On Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Redpark Warrior to Jeremy Young at Pukekohe | |||||||
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NEVELE R 3YO FILLIES HEAT 3 MOBILE PACE
$30,000, 3YO FILLIES, 1700m
For 3-year-old pacing fillies. PLEASE NOTE: Race Winning 3YO Fillies eligible for this Series will not be permitted to accept for any other race on this Programme, unless the Nevele R race field is full (13 acceptors). Refer to NZ Sires Stakes for full series conditions.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | X506X5 | Always B Misty | 1 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Didn't get things her own way from the ace resuming at Camb. Throw into combos. | |
| 2 | 2612X1 | Princess Gracy | 2 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Decisive first-up win here, 29 Aug. Looks set for a big campaign and sweet alley | |
| 3 | 1095X7 | Debbie Lincoln | 3 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Did it tough from wide marble resuming, 22 Aug. Capable of boosting 1st 4s here. | |
| 4 | 502434 | Sweet Maggie Mae | 4 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Nice efforts from contrasting draws to end Aug. Consider for thin end of 1st 4s. | |
| 5 | 309X12 | Im Sandra Dee | 5 | Ft | Scott Phelan | Just denied brace of wins to start campaign by #2 a fortnight ago. Right in this | |
| 6 | 22X2X1 | Amazing Captain | 6 | Ft | Benjamin Butcher | Dominant fresh-up winner at Camb, 28 Aug. This a step up and tricky draw. Minors | |
| 7 | 542787 | Allets | 7 | Ft | |||
| 8 | 317261 | Always B Magic | 8 | Ft | Todd Macfarlane | Unrelenting once finding the front here, 15 Aug. Drawn against; tris/1st 4s hope | |
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| 9 | 152344 | Princess Lisa | 9 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Racing consistently and if she can secure a late gap can add value to multiples. | |
| 10 | 491914 | Blazing Knuckles | 10 | Ft | Harrison Orange(J) | Huge late at Add, 5 Sept following Gore success. 1st look here but don't dismiss | |
| Best Bets: Princess Gracy (2), Im Sandra Dee (5), Amazing Captain (6), Always B Misty (1) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Debbie Lincoln (1-55.9), Blazing Knuckles (1-57.8), Princess Gracy (1-58.1) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Blazing Knuckles to Jeremy Young at Pukekohe | |||||||
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ELITE STRIDE @ ALABAR -NORTHERN METRO TROTTERS HT 2 MOB TROT
$17,000, 3YO & OLDER R44 TO R50 MOBILE, 2200m
For R44 to R50 3yo-&-older trotters. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid. The first 4 placed runners from the Heats run on 12th September are automatic qualifiers for the Final $35,000 to be run on 26th September. The balance of the field for the Final to be selected based on overall form from the Heats. Heats & Final limited to 12 starters. Should a horse win both a Heat and the Final, the Final will be rating penalty free.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 374563 | Jasinova | 1 | Ft | Luk Chin | Unwound late at Camb, 4 Sept. Record not so flash here but can stay handy from 1 | |
| 2 | 4X839X | Look To Da Stars | 2 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Last campaign ended back in May. Has placed twice here and can't ignore stable. | |
| 3 | 080X77 | Yurok | 3 | Ft | Todd Macfarlane | Little offered in two starts this time in and looks stretched again tonight. | |
| 4 | 234141 | Elizabeth Hill | 4 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Dominant Camb win, 4 Sept. Has placed here and racing with real purpose. Exotics | |
| 5 | 4X4468 | Pantani | 5 | Ft | Benjamin Butcher | Hasn't been able to stay trotting at the business end of recent races. Include. | |
| 6 | 143843 | Voronov | 6 | Ft | Emily Johnson(J) | Closed attractively to grab 3rd late at Camb. Little more needed to feature here | |
| 7 | 7PX991 | The Moonstone | 7 | Ft | Nicky Chilcott | Put it all together at Camb, 24 July. Other wins have been here and bright hope. | |
| 8 | 122123 | Crackerjack | 8 | Ft | |||
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| 9 | 632231 | Bravehearthighlander | 9 | Ft | Jacob Dunn(J) | Got his reward last week after finding the lead. Danger if he can find clear air | |
| 10 | 126787 | Shesgold | 10 | Ft | Todd Mitchell | Battled ok at Camb after galloping here without space prior. Can spice up combos | |
| 11 | 176846 | Eyre I Will | 11 | Ft | Sailesh Abernethy | Whacked away from a cosy trip, 29 Aug. Requiring more from 2nd row tonight. | |
| Best Bets: Bravehearthighlander (9), The Moonstone (7), Voronov (6), Pantani (5) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Voronov (2-00.5), Pantani (2-01.7), Eyre I Will (2-01.8) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Jasinova (1): NW-On Legend | |||||||
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ART MAJOR @ ALABAR 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) using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 230X00 | Lincoln Linda | 1 | Ft | Nathan Delany(J) | Broke in a fresh state, 29 Aug before copping a wide trip last week. Bright hope | |
| 2 | Ryleighs Girl | 2 | Ft | Harrison Orange(J) | Recent trial winner at Camb, running home in 58.6. Respect from close marble. | ||
| 3 | 6X | Sweet Dior | 3 | Ft | |||
| 4 | X69995 | Smooth Scoob | 4 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Had plenty of support from new quarters at Camb. Would pay to throw in tonight. | |
| 5 | 875825 | Tuareg | 5 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Didn't quit at Camb after cutting the breeze. 2nd prior was good; place prospect | |
| 6 | 47X460 | Lincoln Lover | 6 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Unlucky two starts back here and this field won't hold too many fears. Must have | |
| 7 | 64X44 | Makorori | 7 | Ft | Nicky Chilcott | Devoid of luck fresh-up before another 4th a week later. First 4s from wide draw | |
| 8 | 56X3 | Seaside Boss | 8 | Ft | Benjamin Butcher | Denied by two nice types resuming last week and can overcome his wide alley. | |
| Best Bets: Seaside Boss (8), Lincoln Linda (1), Lincoln Lover (6), Smooth Scoob (4) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Ryleighs Girl - 1st of 5, WaikBoP, 04/09/25, 2200m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-48.9, 800m: 59.6, 400m: 29.4, Margins: neck, 2 1/4len, 3/4len. | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Ryleighs Girl to Barry Purdon & Scott Phelan at Clevedon | |||||||
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CLASSIQUE LANDSCAPERS TROT
$15,000, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER, 2200m
For 3yo-&-older trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 5966X4 | Royal Petite | 1 | Ft | |||
| 2 | 5 | Prohibition | 2 | Ft | Todd Mitchell | Got it wrong on debut 2 weeks ago here. Trial winner since so can't be ignored. | |
| 3 | 3P4336 | Pirayas | 3 | Ft | Todd Macfarlane | Steady from the pegs last week and this looks an easier target. Quins/tris must. | |
| 4 | Valentina Shevchenko | 4 | Ft | Jay Abernethy | Brings decent trial form to her debut tonight and sure to carry decent support. | ||
| 5 | 224353 | Stash The Cash | 5 | Ft | Nicky Chilcott | Has placed in half his 18 starts incl. 2 here. Every chance to grab his maiden. | |
| 6 | 555693 | Happy Hill | 6 | Ft | Bernie Hackett | Better when completing the trifecta a fortnight ago. Chance to fill another drum | |
| 7 | 959X5 | Jumping Jake Flash | 7 | Ft | Rhys Fensom | Early break put paid to hopes resuming at Camb, 21 Aug. Rough place hope tonight | |
| 8 | 0 | Hill Billie Bundy | 8 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Mid-race break proved terminal on debut, 15 Aug. Watch market moves 2nd up. | |
| 9 | 462672 | Im A Rockstar | U1 | Ft | Emily Johnson(J) | Improved on 8 Aug effort here with bold 2nd, 29 Aug. Always a place prospect. | |
| Best Bets: Stash The Cash (5), Pirayas (3), Prohibition (2) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Prohibition - 1st of 3, Auckland, 05/09/25, 1700m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-16.1, 800m: 62.4, 400m: 31.0, Margins: nose, 2 1/2len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Happy Hill (6): HH-Off Legend | |||||||