Auckland Trotting Club Inc
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- Race 1
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LONE STAR ALEXANDRA PARK HANDICAP TROT
$17,900, R51 & FASTER DISCRETIONARY, 2200m
For R51 & faster trotters. Please Note: This race has a maximum back mark of 30m.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | X10260 | Dragonstone | U1 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Found wanting after a tough trip at Camb. Good here prior but needs her A-game. | |
| 2 | 511421 | Castana | 1 | 10 | Taitlyn Hanara(J) | In terrific form and too slick up the lane when last here. Clear hope off front. | |
| 3 | 175353 | Regal Girl | 2 | 10 | Tony Herlihy | Closed stoutly last night at Camb after unlucky run here. Genuine mare; E/W hope | |
| 4 | 160132 | It Ain't Me Babe | U1 | 20 | Todd Macfarlane | Continues to get under the punters guard and must be covered in current form. | |
| 5 | 061162 | Matty A | 1 | 30 | Andre Poutama | Collared late by #4 back here, 22 Aug. Small field helps and capable of winning. | |
| 6 | 543554 | Lord Popinjay | U1 | 30 | Matthew White | Whacked away last week without looking a winner. Sound performer; combos hope. | |
| Best Bets: Castana (2), Regal Girl (3), Matty A (5), It Ain't Me Babe (4) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Lord Popinjay (2-00.8), Matty A (2-02.4), Castana (2-02.7) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
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- Race 2
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BOOK YOUR CHRISTMAS PARTY @ ALEX PARK MOBILE PACE
$13,688, 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: Winning Stakes using the track grid. Rating Penalty Free Race.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15X722 | Colin McBride | 1 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Just thwarted in last couple of Camb attempts. Record ok here & needed in combos | |
| 2 | 411567 | Two Jules | 2 | Ft | Harrison Orange(J) | Couldn't respond when headed 2 weeks ago after unlucky run prior. A leading hope | |
| 3 | 724112 | Savarna | 3 | Ft | Brooke Wilkins(J) | Boosted quins and tris in latest Camb run following back to back wins. Danger. | |
| 4 | 582568 | Courtney Rose | 4 | Ft | Jacob Dunn(J) | Freshened since 20 June failure here. No first-up form but watch market moves. | |
| 5 | 311692 | Change Tact | 5 | Ft | Stephanie Burley(J) | Closed with purpose when seeing daylight, 4 Sept. Needs to improve course stats. | |
| 6 | 485457 | Lincoln La Moose | 6 | Ft | |||
| 7 | 354553 | Heaven High | 7 | Ft | Monika Ranger(J) | Gallant bid here, 5 Sept. Will need to work again from draw but can't be ignored | |
| 8 | 452519 | Proviseur | 8 | Ft | Emily Johnson(J) | Showed plenty of lick to win when last here. Tends to over-race but under-rated. | |
| Best Bets: Two Jules (2), Savarna (3), Colin McBride (1), Heaven High (7) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Heaven High (1-57.4), Proviseur (1-57.4), Change Tact (1-58.0) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
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- Race 3
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IRT 2YO SIRES STAKES TROTTERS PRELUDE MOBILE TROT
$19,813, 2YO, 1700m
For 2-year-old trotters. Full conditions of this series can be viewed online at nzsiresstakes.co.nz.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23X115 | Redpark Warrior | 1 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Lacked the zip of his first 2 runs this campaign when 5th, 12 Sept. Should atone | |
| 2 | 6 | Chickies Babe | 2 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Pass-mark on debut a week ago here from wide alley. Improver from closer marble. | |
| 3 | Save A Prayer | 3 | Ft | Bernie Hackett | Brings nice trial form to his debut here and should be competitive from the draw | ||
| 4 | 334 | The Four Aces | 4 | Ft | James Stormont | Has done nothing wrong in 3 starts and will appears great place bait again here. | |
| 5 | 7 | Mechanica | 5 | Ft | Jay Abernethy | Unable to quicken from the pegs first-up a week ago. Prefer to take notes again. | |
| 6 | 2X2 | Suttle | 6 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Resumed with bold 2nd 7 days ago and despite the alley looks a obvious threat. | |
| Best Bets: Redpark Warrior (1), Suttle (6), Save A Prayer (3), Chickies Babe (2) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Redpark Warrior (2-04.3) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Save A Prayer - 1st of 4, Auckland, 20/08/25, 2500m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-24.1, 800m: 61.9, 400m: 30.3, Margins: neck, neck, 12 len. | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Redpark Warrior to Jeremy Young at Pukekohe | |||||||
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- Race 4
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"GET BEHIND THE BIG BLUE DRIVE" MOBILE PACE
$15,000, 3YO & OLDER R40 TO R48, 1700m
For R40 to R48 pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 268653 | Gotta Go Miki | 1 | Ft | Logan Hollis | Bold attempt from this alley, 29 Aug. Can remain handy & play a minor part again | |
| 2 | 86799X | Dream On Lou | 2 | Ft | Harrison Orange(J) | Unraced since early May completing lacklustre campaign. Nil fresh record; risk. | |
| 3 | 451962 | New Kid In Town | 3 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Bounced to lead when last here and denied late. Genuine threat over shorter trip | |
| 4 | 09X251 | The Night Agent | 4 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Got his maiden at start 6 and there should be more wins in store. Strong chance. | |
| 5 | 864408 | Waltzing With Miki | 5 | Ft | Benjamin Butcher | No joy in latest couple of runs after some solid form. Tricky draw to work from. | |
| 6 | 305227 | Bruntwood Brigade | 6 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Ok last week following two strong 2nds. Throw into exotics over the sprint here. | |
| 7 | 43068X | Beetastic | 7 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Last raced in Group company, 10 May. W'out 2nd indicates readiness; must include | |
| 8 | 724123 | Tyson | 8 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Tough effort once again last week. Has his work cut out from alley but very game | |
| 9 | 306672 | Nelson's Boy | U1 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Produced his customary late dash to snare 2nd, 5 Sept. Twice a winner this trip. | |
| Best Bets: The Night Agent (4), New Kid In Town (3), Tyson (8), Beetastic (7) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Nelson's Boy (1-55.5), Waltzing With Miki (1-57.6), Tyson (1-59.6) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Nelson's Boy to Geoff Martin at Cambridge Raceway | |||||||
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- Race 5
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BORDER FENCING SERVICES 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 | 625656 | Brienne | 1 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Sound after needing to clear the pegs last week. Fringe first 4 prospect tonight | |
| 2 | 442457 | Saninarmbro | 2 | Ft | Roydon Downey | Freshened since 8 Aug miss here when early break proved insurmountable. Minors. | |
| 3 | X218X1 | And Remember Me | 3 | Ft | Emily Johnson(J) | Resumed in style a fortnight ago and looks set for a big campaign. Can double-up | |
| 4 | X839X8 | Look To Da Stars | 4 | Ft | Mark Purdon | Manners lacking in fresh state with strong support last week. Pay to keep safe. | |
| 5 | 32946X | Patrick Mahomes | 5 | Ft | Harrison Orange(J) | Did a decent enough job last campaign and has had a w'out. Fringe first 4 hope. | |
| 6 | 467528 | Emily Bay | 6 | Ft | Brooke Wilkins(J) | No dash after being held up last week. Record solid here but would need her best | |
| 7 | 3627X3 | Stone Cold | U1 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Bold 2nd first-up, 29 Aug. Should grab a win at short notice this campaign. E/W. | |
| 8 | 463122 | Westar Milly | 1 | 10 | Carter Dalgety(J) | Followed her 15 Aug win with 2 strong 2nd placings. Expected to be prominent. | |
| 9 | 768464 | Eyre I Will | 2 | 10 | Sailesh Abernethy | Solid completing the first 4 last week but more required to test from handicap. | |
| 10 | 461150 | Ocean Eyes | 3 | 10 | Zachary Butcher | Ended last campaign ingloriously here, 4 July. W'out winner, 9 Sept. Bright hope | |
| Best Bets: And Remember Me (3), Stone Cold (7), Ocean Eyes (10), Westar Milly (8) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Eyre I Will (2-01.8), Westar Milly (2-03.6), Ocean Eyes (2-03.6) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Look To Da Stars (4): RD-Off, FD-On, Ocean Eyes (10): BL-Off Legend | |||||||
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- Race 6
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THE ALEX BAR & EATERY MOBILE PACE
$17,000, 3YO & OLDER R54 TO R59, 1700m
For R54 to R59 pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 071513 | Sugar Ray Lincoln | 1 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Has found his mojo over the past month and despite lean distance stats is needed | |
| 2 | 11P218 | Diamonds Are Forever | 2 | Ft | Todd Mitchell | Drawn to be on the speed throughout but the sprint trip isn't her preference. | |
| 3 | 548436 | Beta Prepare | 3 | Ft | Sailesh Abernethy | Devoid of luck when last here. From this alley he is required on all tickets. | |
| 4 | 235344 | Kevin Kline | 4 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Outfinished into 4th after being unable to find the front, 29 Aug. Combos cover. | |
| 5 | 11698X | Lord Delmar | 5 | Ft | Andre Poutama | First run since PN meeting back in Autumn. Hard to recommend in first look here. | |
| 6 | 961615 | Joes Rock | 6 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Finished strongly when 1.6L 5th, 5 Sept. Big Camb win prior and offers value. | |
| 7 | 133442 | Hooray Henry | 7 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Ultra-consistent and can extend health sprint record with gate speed. Must have. | |
| 8 | 411227 | You Little Beauty | 8 | Ft | Benjamin Butcher | Blotted copy-book with 7th, 22 Aug but overall stats terrific & can't be ignored | |
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| 9 | 234134 | Always Flyin | 9 | Ft | James Stormont | Found the front from middle draws in last two runs here. Luck needed from draw. | |
| Best Bets: Hooray Henry (7), Joes Rock (6), Beta Prepare (3), Sugar Ray Lincoln (1) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Joes Rock (1-53.5), You Little Beauty (1-53.9), Hooray Henry (1-58.2) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
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- Race 7
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WOODLANDS STUD SIRES STAKES 2YO C & G HEAT 3 MOBILE PACE
$30,000, 2YO COLTS & GELDINGS, 1700m
For 2-year-old pacing colts & geldings. As a previous heat winner of this series, Cyclone Rebel will draw the Least Preferential Barrier for this race.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 1 | Critical Image | 1 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Started career in fine fashion at Camb last week. This harder but drawn the ace. | |
| 2 | 0 | Mama's Wish | 2 | Ft | Scott Phelan | Never saw daylight from 2nd row draw in debut. Offers value from alley tonight. | |
| 3 | 11122X | Fugitive | 3 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | No worse than 2nd in 7 runs last campaign. 2 trials & can remain unbeaten here. | |
| 4 | 106108 | Johnny Lincoln | 4 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Didn't get all favours when last here. Has compiled nice record and can surprise | |
| 5 | 140 | Georgie Best | 5 | Ft | |||
| 6 | 65X152 | Andretti(AUS) | 6 | Ft | Mark Purdon | Found the trail from barrier 8, 5 Sept. Can dispute finish with similar tonight. | |
| 7 | 210 | Move It Lou | 7 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Untimely check 2 weeks ago after smart start to career. Luck needed from alley. | |
| 8 | 38X259 | Prince Lincoln | 8 | Ft | Harrison Orange(J) | Solid in 2 runs since his bold resumption but this alley will surely test. Risk. | |
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| 9 | 4 | War Chief | 9 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Caught the eye booming home on debut, 5 Sept. Genuine hope if late gaps come. | |
| 10 | 44485 | Evernden | 10 | Ft | Tony Cameron | Has performed creditably to date at can offer combos spice with a run through. | |
| 11 | 236 | Nymbal | 11 | Ft | Benjamin Butcher | Has shown ability in 3 starts and could snare a nice early passage. Quins & tris | |
| 12 | 1 | Cyclone Rebel | 12 | Ft | Matthew White | Super winning first-up from 2nd row, 5Sept. Require similar here but clear hope. | |
| Best Bets: Fugitive (3), War Chief (9), Nymbal (11), Cyclone Rebel (12) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Fugitive (1-55.7), Andretti(AUS) (1-55.7), Cyclone Rebel (1-56.3) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Andretti(AUS) (6): SL-Off, BL-On, Fugitive (3): BL-Off Legend | |||||||
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- Race 8
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CADUCEUS CLUB 2YO FILLIES CLASSIC (MOBILE PACE) (Gr1)
$110,000, 2YO FILLIES, 2200m
For 2-year-old pacing fillies. Refer NZ Sires Stakes for full race conditions.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 645X79 | Rivergirl Bella | 1 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Couldn't quicken 2nd up after useful pipe-opener to new campaign. Draw helps. | |
| 2 | 421 | Shezsofast | 2 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Always travelling like a winner 2 weeks ago here. Can repeat the dose from alley | |
| 3 | 517X90 | Cool For Cats | 3 | Ft | Todd Mitchell | Disappointing in both starts back. Same marble to use but improved required. | |
| 4 | 34 | Twist And Tango | 4 | Ft | Scott Phelan | Tidy from 2nd row in both attempts and she is needed in multiples from this draw | |
| 5 | 39X53 | War Cry | 5 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Tidy from difficult draws in both runs this campaign. Cover on all combo tickets | |
| 6 | 84X302 | River | 6 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Good return to racing from closer marbles. Could sneak a place again with luck. | |
| 7 | 211 | Lizzie Borden | 7 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Dominant winning at both Gore and Add recently. Sure to attract healthy support. | |
| 8 | 41X942 | Queen Lizzy | 8 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Bold run from the pegs, 5 Sept backing up late-closing 4th. Chance despite alley | |
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| 9 | 87 | Booty Shaker | 9 | Ft | Matthew White | Not disgraced from contrasting draws to start career. Requires luck from 2nd row | |
| 10 | 25X315 | Alecto | 10 | Ft | Mark Purdon | Too sharp from the trail beating #6, 29 Aug before stout 5th. Draw may work out. | |
| Best Bets: Shezsofast (2), Twist And Tango (4), Alecto (10), War Cry (5) | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Queen Lizzy to Jeremy Young at Pukekohe | |||||||
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- Race 9
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IRT SPRING CUP HANDICAP PACE
$40,000, R60 & FASTER DISCRETIONARY, 2200m
For R60 & faster pacers. Please Note: This race has a maximum back mark of 20m.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 06932X | Little Spike | 1 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Closed off last campaign with back to back placings. Cheeky hope fresh from ace. | |
| 2 | 5007X5 | Lady Of The Light | 2 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Will have derived plenty of benefit from her first-up run here. Combos include. | |
| 3 | X2208X | Cold Chisel | 3 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Off the scene since Odt but multiple Group winner who has yet to miss this track | |
| 4 | 473X32 | Better Knuckle Up | 4 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Two strong placings to start new campaign and should be competitive once again. | |
| 5 | 8572X1 | Sooner The Bettor | 5 | Ft | Harrison Orange(J) | Kicked off new campaign in style winning sprint, 5 Sept. Include in all exotics. | |
| 6 | 2X1X23 | Jeremiah | 6 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Gallant bid just came up short 2nd up here. Loves the trip and great E/W option. | |
| 7 | 11489X | Duchess Megxit | 7 | Ft | Scott Phelan | Ended last campaign in tough fashion at Camb. Class will take her close fresh-up | |
| 8 | 121245 | The Surfer | 8 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Denied room when last here. Never far from the action and must be duly respected | |
| 9 | 0867X4 | Jolimont | U1 | Ft | James Stormont | Dashed late to finish less than 1L from #5 resuming. One of a host of chances. | |
| 10 | 26234X | Merlin | 1 | 20 | Zachary Butcher | Champion who has never missed a placing fresh. Tough mark but needs including. | |
| Best Bets: Jeremiah (6), Duchess Megxit (7), Better Knuckle Up (4), Cold Chisel (3) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Merlin (1-57.0), Sooner The Bettor (1-58.9), The Surfer (1-59.5) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Duchess Megxit (7): BL-Off Legend | |||||||
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- Race 10
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AUCKLAND CO-OP TAXIS 300-3000 HANDICAP TROT
$17,000, 3YO & OLDER, NON-WINNERS WITH COND. SPECIAL, 2200m
Front: 3 yrs & older trotters with no wins for lifetime. 30m: 3 yrs & older horses with 1 win for lifetime.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 556932 | Happy Hill | 1 | Ft | Bernie Hackett | Working closer to breaking maidens and an obvious hope off the front tape here. | |
| 2 | P43363 | Pirayas | 2 | Ft | Taitlyn Hanara(J) | Paid his way again last week and does everything right. Throw into multiples. | |
| 3 | 36 | Home Grown Girl | U1 | Ft | Todd Macfarlane | Got the start wrong 2nd up following debut placing. Another needed in combos. | |
| 4 | 319220 | Whatever It Takes | 1 | 30 | Maurice McKendry | Broke in the trail last week following a brace of 2nds. Can rebound with manners | |
| 5 | 01 | Hill Billie Bundy | 2 | 30 | Peter Ferguson | Tenacious effort winning here 7 days ago. Can repeat the dose despite handicap. | |
| 6 | 2218X3 | Eye See You | 3 | 30 | Matthew White | First-up run had plenty of merit, 5 Sept. With manners he can fill another drum. | |
| 7 | 215720 | Cyclone Sala | 4 | 30 | Jay Abernethy | Looked to be battling when checked last week 400m out. Needing her best tonight. | |
| 8 | 4165X | Shes All Legs | 5 | 30 | Andre Poutama | Has had 5 months off the scene since Apr but has had 2 work'outs. Rough prospect | |
| Best Bets: Hill Billie Bundy (5), Whatever It Takes (4), Happy Hill (1), Eye See You (6) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Eye See You (2-07.2), Cyclone Sala (2-07.2), Shes All Legs (2-08.1) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Home Grown Girl - 1st of 2, Auckland, 09/09/25, 1609m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-10.0, 800m: 63.4, 400m: 30.3, Margins: 4 len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Happy Hill (1): RD-Off, FD-On Legend | |||||||