Auckland Trotting Club Inc
Friday, 25 September
- Race Number:
- Race 1
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ART MAJOR CHAMPION SIRE - METRO PACERS HT 1 MOBILE PACE
$15,000, 3YO & OLDER R37 TO R39, 2200m
For R37 to R39 3yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid. Heats to be run on 25 September & 2 October with the Final for a stake of $30,000 to be run on 9 October 2026. First 3 placed runners from the Heats are automatic qualifiers for the Final should they be nominated. Automatic qualifiers for the Final may not start in any other race on the night of the Final 9 October 2026. Should a horse win both a Heat and the Final in this series the win will be rating penalty free.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 2656X3 | Signman | 1 | Ft | David Butcher | Solid resumption 2 weeks ago. Will take plenty of beating from the inside marble |
| 2 |  | 1360X5 | Little Lily | 2 | Ft | Sheryl Wigg | Likely improver on her 11 Sept resumption. Drawn closer & can make presence felt |
| 3 |  | 521443 | Aventador | 3 | Ft | Andre Poutama | 3 nice runs since picking up a win and entitled to full respect again. Top 2-4. |
| 4 |  | 210669 | Tugawar | 4 | Ft | ||
| 5 |  | 7120X | Hey Miki | 5 | Ft | Logan Hollis | Last raced back in Summer but showed enough to include on exotic tickets tonight |
| 6 |  | 745174 | Bettor Be Special | 6 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Decent effort without favours off similar draw a fortnight ago. Rough place hope |
| 7 |  | 564260 | Messenger Buoy | 7 | Ft | Mark Purdon | Faced breeze when last here after some tidy prior form. Draw no help; needs luck |
| 8 |  | 674586 | Waltzing With Miki | 8 | Ft | Benjamin Butcher | Forget his Camb outing but faced with tough task off the widest marble tonight. |
| Best Bets: Signman (1), Little Lily (2), Aventador (3), Hey Miki (5) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Waltzing With Miki (1-58.8), Messenger Buoy (1-58.9), Aventador (1-59.1) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Little Lily (2): BL-Off, SL-On, Waltzing With Miki (8): BL-Off Legend | |||||||
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- Race 2
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VOLSTEAD AT ALABAR TROT
$15,000, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER, 2200m
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 2 | Nancy Latour | 1 | Ft | Mark Purdon | Bold debut 2 weeks back and with clean manners again looks a leading hope here. |
| 2 |  | 20X04 | Power Seeker | 2 | Ft | Todd Macfarlane | Found line with purpose, 11 Sept. Has enough talent to take this with his best. |
| 3 |  | 4 | Aldebaranmargareta | 3 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Eyecatcher after mid-race gallop 1st-up. Danger if she can trot the trip tonight |
| 4 |  | 6 | Dimitrov | 4 | Ft | Emily Johnson(J) | Little support when making a mistake in Camb debut. Happy taking notes tonight. |
| 5 |  | 647704 | Stina Blackstenius | 5 | Ft | Sailesh Abernethy | Reeled in after attempting to lead throughout at Camb. 1st4 fringes with similar |
| 6 |  | 442633 | Pirayas | 6 | Ft | David McGowan | Added another placing to her account, 11 Sept. Manners put him in minors frame. |
| 7 |  | X67486 | Miss Kawaii | 7 | Ft | Logan Hollis | Ran on nicely 2 weeks ago here. Can add spice to exotics if she trots the trip. |
| 8 |  | 60X | Willskyfly | 8 | Ft | Todd Mitchell | Carried support in both runs last campaign. Certainly capable of featuring here. |
| 9 |  | 4 | Step By Step | 9 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Solid debut after missing away, 21 Aug. Would pay to throw him into your combos. |
| 10 | | 462622 | Mechanica | U1 | Ft | Jay Abernethy | Cut down after working up handy at Camb. This harder; outside first 4 prospect. |
| 11 |  | X22337 | Royal Petite | U2 | Ft | Bernie Hackett | Charged late to less then 3L from winner, 11 Sept. Win looks imminent prior; E/W |
| Best Bets: Power Seeker (2), Royal Petite (11), Nancy Latour (1), Aldebaranmargareta (3) | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Dimitrov (4): NW-Off Legend | |||||||
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- Race 3
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PEBBLE BEACH AT 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) numbering sequentially from 1.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 072429 | Midnight Betty | 1 | Ft | Sailesh Abernethy | Contained from pegs a fortnight ago after some bold attempts. Cover from the ace |
| 2 |  | Rivergirl Maggie | 2 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Home in 58.3 to take 15 Sept trial following w'out win. Drawn perfectly; danger. | |
| 3 |  | 2 | Cyclone Miki | 3 | Ft | Harrison Orange(J) | Strong debut as fave, 11 Sept. Natural improvement and draw makes him hard. |
| 4 | | 722289 | Evernden | 4 | Ft | ||
| 5 |  | The Kings Charge | 5 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Solid prep and debuting from a stable that commands respect. Combos include. | |
| 6 |  | 258X | Southend On Sea | 6 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Strong debut behind Coal Fire before two misses. Tricky draw but minors prospect |
| 7 | | 543282 | Hearts N Aces | 7 | Ft | Benjamin Butcher | Gritty attempt at Camb just thwarted and more graft required from same marble. |
| Best Bets: Cyclone Miki (3), Rivergirl Maggie (2), The Kings Charge (5), Southend On Sea (6) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Rivergirl Maggie - 1st of 3, Auckland, 15/09/26, 2050m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-35.7, 800m: 58.3, 400m: 28.1, Margins: 1 1/4len, 3/4len. | |||||||
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- Race 4
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MAJESTIC SON CHAMPION SIRE - METRO TROTTERS HEAT 1 TROT
$15,000, 3YO & OLDER R35 TO R39, 2200m
For R35 to R39 3yo-&-older trotters. Heats to be run on 25 September & 2 October with the Final for a stake of $30,000 to be run on 9 October 2026. First 3 placed runners from the Heats are automatic qualifiers for the Final should they be nominated. Automatic qualifiers for the Final may not start in any other race on the night of the Final 9 October 2026. Should a horse win both a Heat and the Final in this series the win will be rating penalty free.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 425810 | Skee Princess | 1 | Ft | Brooke Wilkins(J) | Broke when trailing, 4 Sept following sharp win from pegs here. Combos booster. |
| 2 | | 00P753 | And Remember Me | 2 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Caught the eye running into 3rd, 11 Sept after early mistake. Danger with A-game |
| 3 |  | 520435 | Shes All Legs | 3 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Had her chance behind Franco Ronaldo 2 weeks ago but never too far away. Minors. |
| 4 | | 716570 | Barsukov | 4 | Ft | Luk Chin | Couldn't quicken when last here. Has had a freshen-up but others better options. |
| 5 | | 580946 | South Sydney | 5 | Ft | Logan Hollis | Mixing her form in latest runs and would need favours to pay a dividend tonight. |
| 6 | | 205024 | Brienne | 6 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Distant 4th 3 weeks ago here over this trip. Prior attempt useful; Tris/First 4s |
| 7 |  | 077879 | Mum's Angel | U1 | Ft | Michelle Wallis | Made an error attempting to improve, 4 Sept. Would need to show improvement. |
| 8 |  | 254022 | Cyclone Sala | U2 | Ft | Jay Abernethy | Boosted all exotics with her strong 2nd here, 11 Sept. She looks a major player. |
| 9 | | 801040 | Kamilla | U3 | Ft | ||
| 10 | | 682497 | Whatever It Takes | U4 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Form good before two errors here earlier in month. Could offer value with best. |
| 11 | | 864840 | Wynberg Janie | U5 | Ft | Mark Purdon | Useful run 2 back but lean record here and needing the right trip off unruly. |
| Best Bets: And Remember Me (2), Cyclone Sala (8), Skee Princess (1), Brienne (6) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Barsukov (2-03.3), Whatever It Takes (2-04.5), And Remember Me (2-04.8) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Barsukov (4): NW-On, Cyclone Sala (8): HH-On, Shes All Legs (3): SL-Off, Wynberg Janie (11): P-Off Legend | |||||||
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- Race 5
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ALWAYS B MIKI AVAILABLE AGAIN - METRO PACERS HT 2 MOB PACE
$15,000, 3YO & OLDER R40 TO R45 MOBILE, 2200m
For R40 to R45 3yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid. Heats to be run on 25 September & 2 October with the Final for a stake of $30,000 to be run on 9 October 2026. First 3 placed runners from the Heats are automatic qualifiers for the Final should they be nominated. Automatic qualifiers for the Final may not start in any other race on the night of the Final 9 October 2026. Should a horse win both a Heat and the Final in this series the win will be rating penalty free.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | | 7X3512 | No More Dreaming | 1 | Ft | Harrison Orange(J) | Gritty 2nd, 11 Sept following all-the-way Camb success. Drawn to offer cheek. |
| 2 | | 812432 | Another Collect | 2 | Ft | Brooke Wilkins(J) | Racing in great heart and another cheque possible from closer alley tonight. |
| 3 | | 422215 | Sammy Lincoln | 3 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Stuck to task from wide last week and this suits better. Needed for your exotics |
| 4 | | 0X65X1 | Georgie Best | 4 | Ft | Mark Purdon | Justified a short quote resuming over mile 3 weeks ago. Big chance to double-up. |
| 5 | | 312225 | Mama's Wish | 5 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Stuck wide for part of 4 Sept mile. Formline impeccable prior and can take this. |
| 6 |  | 215123 | Sriracha | 6 | Ft | David Butcher | Gallant bid over shorter trip 7 days ago. Racing generously and adds to puzzle. |
| 7 |  | 142X31 | Mediator | 7 | Ft | Matthew White | Big run to score 2 weeks ago here. Promising type and should give a bold account |
| 8 |  | 77211X | Critical Image | 8 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Slick in last appearance back in May. Wide draw but has had w'outs. Watch market |
| Best Bets: Georgie Best (4), Mama's Wish (5), Mediator (7), Sriracha (6) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Another Collect (1-57.6), No More Dreaming (1-57.8), Mama's Wish (1-58.2) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Critical Image (8): SL-Off, Sriracha (6): BL-Off Legend | |||||||
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- Race 6
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MICO DESIGN & NERO TAPWARE - METRO TROTTERS HEAT 2 HCP TROT
$15,000, 3YO & OLDER R35 TO R45 SPECIAL HANDICAP, 2200m
For R35 to R45 3yo-&-older trotters. Front: R35 to R40. 10m: R41 to R45. Heats to be run on 25 September & 2 October with the Final for a stake of $30,000 to be run on 9 October 2026. First 3 placed runners from the Heats are automatic qualifiers for the Final should they be nominated. Automatic qualifiers for the Final may not start in any other race on the night of the Final 9 October 2026. Should a horse win both a Heat and the Final in this series the win will be rating penalty free.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | | 5X321 | Muscle Memory | 1 | Ft | Tony Cameron | Build nicely to his 11 Sept maiden win and can be competitive up in grade here. |
| 2 |  | 77X674 | Eye See You | 2 | Ft | Matthew White | Useful 4th 2 weeks ago here. Will need further improvement but not the worst. |
| 3 |  | 544541 | What A Surprise | 3 | Ft | Mark Purdon | Earned his maiden victory with front-running win here. This tougher; 1st4 fringe |
| 4 |  | 773313 | Donegal Hill | U1 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Strong attempt out of maidens, 24 Jul. Has claims with manners off unruly here. |
| 5 | | 311 | Franco Ronaldo | 1 | 10 | Tony Herlihy | Made it back-to-back successes 2 weeks ago with tough win. Can claim hat-trick. |
| 6 | | 223529 | Westar Milly | 2 | 10 | James Stormont | Missed away when last here after strong run of form prior. Place contender again |
| 7 | | 01200P | Mad Mary | 3 | 10 | Crystal Hackett(J) | Woes continued 2 weeks ago here. Best version would push hard; don't drop yet. |
| 8 | | 425372 | Emily Bay | 4 | 10 | Peter Ferguson | Bold effort here 3 weeks ago. Can boost combinations from a forward position. |
| 9 |  | D6607X | Miss Bebe | 5 | 10 | David Butcher | No form at end of last campaign with poor manners holding her back. Taking notes |
| 10 | | 062133 | Jasinova | 6 | 10 | Emily Johnson(J) | Back in good touch and she seeks win no. 26 tonight. Can never be discounted. |
| 11 | | X21915 | Tatanka | U1 | 10 | Andre Poutama | Sound attempt at Camb, 21 Aug after recording his 2nd win a week prior. First 4s |
| Best Bets: Franco Ronaldo (5), Donegal Hill (4), Muscle Memory (1), Westar Milly (6) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Jasinova (2-03.2), Westar Milly (2-03.6), Emily Bay (2-04.7) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
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- Race 7
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THE INVIVO GRAHAM NORTON'S OWN CLASSIC HANDICAP TROT
$17,000, 3YO & OLDER R49 & FASTER DISCRETIONARY, 2200m
For R49 & faster trotters. 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 | | 7X3221 | Shesgold | 1 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Deserved her 4 Sept success after commencing campaign with 3 placings. Combos. |
| 2 | | 10116X | Final Approach | 2 | Ft | Ollie Gregory(J) | Talented trotter back on a fresh campaign. Recent w'out 2nd & dual winner fresh. |
| 3 | | 24365X | Castana | 3 | Ft | Taitlyn Hanara(J) | Ended last campaign on the Ruakaka grass. Honest gelding and in minors equation. |
| 4 | | 7X3463 | Stone Cold | 4 | Ft | Sailesh Abernethy | Fought hard when headed, 4 Sept. Unlucky prior and needed on combo tickets again |
| 5 | | 51X593 | Redpark Warrior | 5 | Ft | Todd Mitchell | Overcame check to close boldly into 3rd, 11 Sept. Definite hope off front tape. |
| 6 | | 2241X4 | Inasinglemoment | 6 | Ft | Tony Cameron | More than useful 1st-up run and improvement likely. Obvious contender tonight. |
| 7 | | 64X276 | Pantani | U1 | Ft | Bernie Hackett | Resumed boldly but no manners since. Needing his A-game to threaten this field. |
| 8 | | 325X21 | Father Barry | U2 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Too tough 2 weeks ago in lower rating band. Looks set for a profitable campaign. |
| 9 |  | 5X2111 | Illicit Love | 1 | 10 | Stephanie Burley(J) | Authoritative in last 3 runs here. Entitled to strong support again despite mark |
| 10 |  | X13166 | Youneverknow | 2 | 10 | Tony Herlihy | Outkicked after working into it a long way out last week. Would pay to include. |
| Best Bets: Illicit Love (9), Final Approach (2), Father Barry (8), Redpark Warrior (5) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Pantani (2-01.7), Castana (2-02.7), Stone Cold (2-02.7) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Castana (3): BL-Off, Father Barry (8): HH-On, Pantani (7): HH-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 8
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NEVELE R 3YO FILLIES HEAT 5 MOBILE PACE
$30,000, 3YO FILLIES, 1700m
For 3-year-old pacing fillies. As a previous heat winner in this series, Fly High, has drawn the Least Preferential Barrier (sequentially) for this race.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | 010427 | Night Moves | 1 | Ft | David Butcher | Didn't get the rub of the green, 11 Sept. Fringe 1st4 hope with aid of the ace. |
| 2 | | 804X38 | Alecto | 2 | Ft | Mark Purdon | Nice 1st-up effort at Camb preceded a luckless run here. Outside combos prospect |
| 3 | | 45X152 | Dolly Parton | 3 | Ft | Sailesh Abernethy | Strong effort when mastered late over this trip a week ago. Sure to race handy. |
| 4 |  | 0368X4 | Time For Change | 4 | Ft | Benjamin Butcher | Tidy 4th resuming a fortnight ago. Entitled to respect with natural improvement. |
| 5 | | 115112 | Ride The Waves | 5 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Gallant bid off a rough marble, 11 Sept. Tough filly who looks hard to hold out. |
| 6 | | 680X11 | Wat Next | 6 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Remained unbeaten this campaign with clinical 4 Sept win. Expect a bold showing. |
| 7 |  | 6X5436 | Queen Lizzy | 7 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Couldn't find the zip needed as fave last week. Better than that but draw hurts. |
| 8 |  | 237811 | Ripples | 8 | Ft | Luke McCarthy | Seeking hat-trick after brace of wins in Aus. Winner here and respect despite 8. |
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| 9 | | 1112P1 | Fly High | 9 | Ft | Harrison Orange(J) | Held out Ride The Waves after setting terms from close alley. Threat with gaps. |
| Best Bets: Ride The Waves (5), Wat Next (6), Ripples (8), Fly High (9) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Ripples (1-53.1), Fly High (1-54.3), Alecto (1-56.6) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Queen Lizzy (7): BL-On Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Ripples to Steve & Amanda Telfer at Papakura | |||||||
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- Race 9
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CAPTAIN CRUNCH AT ALABAR MOBILE PACE
$17,000, 3YO & OLDER R48 TO R58, 1609m
For R48 to R58 pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes numbering sequentially from 1. 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 | | 140678 | Social Distancing | 1 | Ft | Todd Mitchell | Failed to get around in once piece last week. Rough hope from a forward position |
| 2 | | 1110X2 | Lulana | 2 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Bold resumption 2 weeks ago and drawn for easier lead here. On top for us. |
| 3 | | 724X83 | Always B Magic | 3 | Ft | Jade Wakeling(J) | Game placing in rating 45-60 Camb outing, 10 Sept. Needed on combo tickets again |
| 4 |  | 933762 | Louezyana | 4 | Ft | Benjamin Butcher | Just denied after strong finish last week at Camb. Back to mobile; place claims. |
| 5 | | 411127 | Secret Beach | 5 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Contained from the back over 1700m here last week. Good enough to take this. |
| 6 | | 876116 | Mick Konstantin | 6 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Broke on stand debut last week and sure to press forward tonight. Combos booster |
| 7 | | 36506X | Melton Mogul | 7 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Off the pace when ending last campaign at Camb. Taking notes from wide marble. |
| 8 | | 322337 | Hooray Henry | 8 | Ft | David Butcher | Weakened after failing to grab an early lead at Camb. Combos must on prior form. |
| Best Bets: Lulana (2), Secret Beach (5), Always B Magic (3), Hooray Henry (8) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Social Distancing (1-54.8), Secret Beach (1-55.1), Lulana (1-56.4) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
Runner Index
Aldebaranmargareta - Race 2
Alecto - Race 8
Always B Magic - Race 9
And Remember Me - Race 4
Another Collect - Race 5
Aventador - Race 1
Barsukov - Race 4
Bettor Be Special - Race 1
Brienne - Race 4
Castana - Race 7
Critical Image - Race 5
Cyclone Miki - Race 3
Cyclone Sala - Race 4
Dimitrov - Race 2
Dolly Parton - Race 8
Donegal Hill - Race 6
Emily Bay - Race 6
Evernden - Race 3
Eye See You - Race 6
Father Barry - Race 7
Final Approach - Race 7
Fly High - Race 8
Franco Ronaldo - Race 6
Georgie Best - Race 5
Hearts N Aces - Race 3
Hey Miki - Race 1
Hooray Henry - Race 9
Illicit Love - Race 7
Inasinglemoment - Race 7
Jasinova - Race 6
Kamilla - Race 4
Little Lily - Race 1
Louezyana - Race 9
Lulana - Race 9
Mad Mary - Race 6
Mama's Wish - Race 5
Mechanica - Race 2
Mediator - Race 5
Melton Mogul - Race 9
Messenger Buoy - Race 1
Mick Konstantin - Race 9
Midnight Betty - Race 3
Miss Bebe - Race 6
Miss Kawaii - Race 2
Mum's Angel - Race 4
Muscle Memory - Race 6
Nancy Latour - Race 2
Night Moves - Race 8
No More Dreaming - Race 5
Pantani - Race 7
Pirayas - Race 2
Power Seeker - Race 2
Queen Lizzy - Race 8
Redpark Warrior - Race 7
Ride The Waves - Race 8
Ripples - Race 8
Rivergirl Maggie - Race 3
Royal Petite - Race 2
Sammy Lincoln - Race 5
Secret Beach - Race 9
Shes All Legs - Race 4
Shesgold - Race 7
Signman - Race 1
Skee Princess - Race 4
Social Distancing - Race 9
Southend On Sea - Race 3
South Sydney - Race 4
Sriracha - Race 5
Step By Step - Race 2
Stina Blackstenius - Race 2
Stone Cold - Race 7
Tatanka - Race 6
The Kings Charge - Race 3
Time For Change - Race 8
Tugawar - Race 1
Waltzing With Miki - Race 1
Wat Next - Race 8
Westar Milly - Race 6
What A Surprise - Race 6
Whatever It Takes - Race 4
Willskyfly - Race 2
Wynberg Janie - Race 4
Youneverknow - Race 7