Auckland Trotting Club Inc
Friday, 26 September
- Race Number:
- Race 1
- Race Time:
BOOK AT THE ALEX FOR MELBOURNE CUP DAY HANDICAP TROT
$17,000, 3YO & OLDER R40 TO R49 DISCRETIONARY, 2200m
For R40 to R49 trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 192204 | Whatever It Takes | 1 | Ft | ||
| 2 |  | 2946X6 | Patrick Mahomes | 2 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Satisfactory resumption a week ago. Honest trotter and always a minors hope. |
| 3 |  | 157202 | Cyclone Sala | 3 | Ft | Jay Abernethy | Mixes her form but with her A-game she can go one better than last week's 2nd. |
| 4 |  | 173433 | Niamh | 1 | 10 | Todd Mitchell | Nice return to Alex Park, 12 Sept. Another who needs covering on exotic tickets. |
| 5 |  | X41445 | Maro Mackendon | U1 | 10 | Crystal Hackett(J) | Worked hard in last attempt here back in July. Maor player with clean beginning. |
| 6 |  | 456301 | Jasinova | 1 | 20 | Luk Chin | Too sharp from the front at Camb last week following a mistake here. Needs best. |
| 7 |  | 221120 | Santapazienza | U1 | 20 | Roydon Downey | Weakened after a tough trip at Camb as fave. Can bounce back here despite mark. |
| Best Bets: Maro Mackendon (5), Cyclone Sala (3), Santapazienza (7), Niamh (4) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Jasinova (2-03.4), Maro Mackendon (2-04.6), Patrick Mahomes (2-04.7) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 2
- Race Time:
CLASSIQUE LANDSCAPERS TROT
$15,000, NON-WINNERS 2YO & OLDER, 2200m
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 353423 | Stash The Cash | 1 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Furthered consistent form-line with Camb placings and needed on exotic tickets. |
| 2 | | 66X423 | Play Fast And Loose | 2 | Ft | Nicky Chilcott | Has resumed with 3 minor placings and despite a thin record here is a minor hope |
| 3 |  | 00X6X | Patricia Ruby | 3 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Well-bred filly back to her country of birth after 3 unplaced Aus runs. Throw in |
| 4 | | 55 | Prohibition | 4 | Ft | Todd Mitchell | Solid after a careful beginning, 12 Sept. Can improve further; first 4 fringes. |
| 5 |  | Mum's Angel | 5 | Ft | Matthew White | Yet to feature in public appearances but doesn't meet strong field for her debut | |
| 6 |  | Flossy Pops | U1 | Ft | Tony Cameron | Mixed bag at trials which included a win. Mum won 4; she can win on debut here. | |
| 7 |  | 5966X4 | Royal Petite | U2 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Run down resuming here, 29 Aug. Sure to be improved on that and right in the mix |
| 8 |  | 626726 | Im A Rockstar | U3 | Ft | Emily Johnson(J) | Nice 2nd back on 29 Aug and run since was sound. Can play a minor part again. |
| 9 |  | 368 | Home Grown Girl | U4 | Ft | Todd Macfarlane | No manners since recording a place on debut at Camb. Gear changes may help. |
| Best Bets: Royal Petite (7), Flossy Pops (6), Home Grown Girl (9), Patricia Ruby (3) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Royal Petite - 1st of 4, Auckland, 19/09/25, 2200m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-02.1, 800m: 62.6, 400m: 30.5, Margins: neck, 1/2len, 1 3/4len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Home Grown Girl (9): RD-Off, FD-On, Royal Petite (7): SL-Off Legend | |||||||
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- Race 3
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GROVE MITRE 10 MOBILE PACE
$17,000, 3YO & OLDER R53 TO R59, 2200m
For R53 to R59 pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 758X42 | Claude | 1 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Just denied by Le Major last week and will remain handy from the ace. Tris/1st4s |
| 2 |  | 715133 | Sugar Ray Lincoln | 2 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Chased hard from the trail a week ago and building super formline. Right in this |
| 3 |  | 341347 | Always Flyin | 3 | Ft | James Stormont | Unable to find daylight 7 days ago after being run down over this trip. Consider |
| 4 | | 353446 | Kevin Kline | 4 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Reeled in after doing plenty last week. Little more required to go close tonight |
| 5 |  | 112275 | You Little Beauty | 5 | Ft | Benjamin Butcher | Did a good job from wide over 1700m last week. Obvious hope in smaller field. |
| 6 | | 334424 | Hooray Henry | 6 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Very close to grabbing another win and with gate speed has options. Hard to roll |
| Best Bets: Hooray Henry (6), Kevin Kline (4), You Little Beauty (5), Sugar Ray Lincoln (2) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Claude (1-57.0), You Little Beauty (1-57.3), Sugar Ray Lincoln (1-57.4) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 4
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JOIN TAB RACING CLUB NORTHERN METRO PACERS FINAL MOB PACE
$35,000, 3YO & OLDER R40 TO R54 MOBILE, 2200m
For R40 to R54 pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid. Eligible to nominate, horses who ran in the Heats on 12 September. Should a horse win both a Heat and the Final, the Final will be Rating Penalty Free.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 137142 | Mick Konstantin | 1 | Ft | Jay Abernethy | Nailed in shadows 2 weeks ago here. Tougher field but place option from the ace. |
| 2 |  | 115X3 | Mediator | 2 | Ft | Matthew White | Caught the eye resuming, 12 Sept. Sweet marble tonight and will carry support. |
| 3 |  | 245731 | Franco Salah | 3 | Ft | Tony Cameron | Deserved his victory a fortnight ago here with tough display. Can't be dismissed |
| 4 |  | 8X2215 | Confederate | 4 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Unlucky after being pushed back 2 weeks ago. Threat from a forward position here |
| 5 |  | 152734 | Ragnar Lothbrok | 5 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Racing with real purpose and can add value to trifectas and first 4s once again. |
| 6 |  | 211722 | Turn O The Tide | 6 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Collared late after working to lead, 12 Sept. Expect another bold showing; E/W. |
| 7 | | 5745X6 | Blazing Louie | 7 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Looks an improver on his first-up run here after a decent break but draw tests. |
| 8 | | 353491 | Final Change | 8 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Upset rivals winning here, 12 Sept after showing gate speed. Seeking similar. |
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| 9 | | 241232 | Tyson | 9 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Had it won everywhere but the post last week. 2nd row draw tests but ultra tough |
| Best Bets: Mediator (2), Turn O The Tide (6), Tyson (9), Ragnar Lothbrok (5) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Blazing Louie (1-56.6), Mick Konstantin (1-57.5), Tyson (1-58.1) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Mick Konstantin (1): SL-On Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 5
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JOIN TAB RACING CLUB NORTHERN METRO TROTTERS FINAL MOB TROT
$35,000, 3YO & OLDER R40 TO R53 MOBILE, 2200m
For R40 to R53 trotters. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid. Eligible to nominate, horses who ran in the Heats on 12 September. Should a horse win both a Heat and the Final, the Final will be Rating Penalty Free.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 636X14 | Memories | 1 | Ft | Todd Macfarlane | Boosted first 4s here 2 weeks ago following maiden victory. Faces a tough task. |
| 2 |  | 29P977 | Crazy | 2 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Far from safe behind the gate and didn't show enough zip 2 weeks ago. Risking. |
| 3 |  | 3X6132 | Pretty In Pink | 3 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Stout placings since winning and from a handy alley needs covering in exotics. |
| 4 | | 341417 | Elizabeth Hill | 4 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Got it wrong here, 12 Sept and will be at decent odds to improve course stats. |
| 5 | | PX9916 | The Moonstone | 5 | Ft | Nicky Chilcott | Got the chocolates at Camb, 24 July but back to old tricks here since. Blow-out. |
| 6 | | 438433 | Voronov | 6 | Ft | Emily Johnson(J) | Bagged another placing with 12 Sept distant 3rd. Will require best from marble. |
| 7 | | 684648 | Eyre I Will | 7 | Ft | Sailesh Abernethy | Broke when denied room last week. Run prior was ok; fringe first 4 prospect. |
| 8 | | X44681 | Pantani | 8 | Ft | Benjamin Butcher | Gallant effort returning to winning form 2 weeks ago here. Threat despite alley. |
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| 9 |  | 322312 | Bravehearthighlander | 9 | Ft | Jacob Dunn(J) | Ultra-consistent gelding who will be trying hard at the business end with gaps. |
| 10 |  | X63181 | Loteria | U1 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Too strong a fortnight ago and if she can find a decent position looks very hard |
| Best Bets: Loteria (10), Pantani (8), Bravehearthighlander (9), Pretty In Pink (3) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Crazy (2-00.1), Voronov (2-00.5), Pretty In Pink (2-01.1) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Memories (1): BL-On Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 6
- Race Time:
GRAND PARK MOBILE PACE
$15,000, 3YO & OLDER R35 TO R47, 2200m
For R35 to R47 pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 686535 | Gotta Go Miki | 1 | Ft | Logan Hollis | Stiff last week after being blocked for a run. Same alley & offers combos spice. |
| 2 | | 9X2513 | The Night Agent | 2 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Went close after having his chance a week ago. Closer draw and needed everywhere |
| 3 |  | 56X31 | Seaside Boss | 3 | Ft | Benjamin Butcher | Improved on game resumption with smart win, 12 Sept. Threat despite grade rise. |
| 4 | | 052274 | Bruntwood Brigade | 4 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Taken on in front over 1700m last week and didn't quit when headed. Bright hope. |
| 5 | | 115671 | Two Jules | 5 | Ft | Harrison Orange(J) | Took advantage of the lane to win last week. Wider alley to cotend with tonight. |
| 6 |  | 825682 | Courtney Rose | 6 | Ft | Jacob Dunn(J) | Gritty behind Two Jules and should get herself in the race again. Must include. |
| 7 | | 833128 | Captains Secret | 7 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Freshened after 18 July failure here with support. Support likely despite marble |
| 8 |  | 007X54 | Fifth And Final | 8 | Ft | ||
| 9 |  | 066729 | Nelson's Boy | U1 | Ft | Sailesh Abernethy | Couldn't stay in his gait last week here. Can offer cheek late with best manners |
| Best Bets: Seaside Boss (3), Bruntwood Brigade (4), The Night Agent (2), Courtney Rose (6) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Nelson's Boy (1-56.7), Bruntwood Brigade (1-58.8), Two Jules (1-59.6) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Nelson's Boy to Geoff Martin at Cambridge Raceway | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 7
- Race Time:
HR FISKEN & SONS HANDICAP TROT
$20,000, R51 TO R72 DISCRETIONARY, 2700m
For R51 to R72 trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 922124 | Bolt For The Hill | U1 | Ft | Stephanie Burley(J) | Battled well from the trail 2 weeks ago here after narrow miss prior. Clear hope |
| 2 |  | 289872 | Courmayeur | U1 | 15 | Crystal Hackett(J) | Tried hard in defeat at Camb last week. Not the safest beginner but win prospect |
| 3 | | 9571X7 | American Muscle | 1 | 30 | Tony Cameron | Sure to have derived plenty from her first-up run, 12 Sept. Chance in open field |
| 4 | | 2108X3 | Faith In Manchester | 2 | 30 | Todd Mitchell | Resumed in good fashion a fortnight ago here. Likely to get handy early; on top. |
| 5 |  | 435545 | Lord Popinjay | U1 | 30 | Matthew White | Good beginner who was luckless a week ago here. Can be close to speed early. E/W |
| Best Bets: Faith In Manchester (4), Lord Popinjay (5), Courmayeur (2), Bolt For The Hill (1) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: American Muscle (2-02.9), Faith In Manchester (2-03.0), Lord Popinjay (2-04.0) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 8
- Race Time:
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, Sweet Maggie Mae has drawn the Least Preferential Barrier for this race. Refer NZ Sires Stakes for full series conditions.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 2X2X17 | Amazing Captain | 1 | Ft | Benjamin Butcher | No danger from a wide draw over this trip, 12 Sept. Up against it despite alley. |
| 2 | | 172619 | Always B Magic | 2 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Couldn't clear a pocket 2 weeks ago following 2200m success. Draw boost chances |
| 3 |  | 612X15 | Princess Gracy | 3 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Too slick first-up and did work as fave since. Drawn nicely again and major hope |
| 4 |  | 919144 | Blazing Knuckles | 4 | Ft | Harrison Orange(J) | Another honest run netted a 4th, 12 Sept. Better drawn here so throw into combos |
| 5 | | 506X56 | Always B Misty | 5 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Had her chance from the ace when last here and needs to show more from this draw |
| 6 | | 09X123 | Im Sandra Dee | 6 | Ft | Scott Phelan | Fought after working hard behind #11 a fortnight ago. Danger despite the alley. |
| 7 | | 095X72 | Debbie Lincoln | 7 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Improved nicely 2nd up when best of the rest, 12 Sept. Combos player from draw. |
| 8 |  | 542787 | Allets | 8 | Ft | ||
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| 9 | | 523448 | Princess Lisa | 9 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Forget her 12 Sept outing when never clear. Tidy prior but needs luck from draw. |
| 10 | | 3068X6 | Beetastic | 10 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Useful resumption last week and with a run through early can spice up exotics. |
| 11 | | 024341 | Sweet Maggie Mae | 11 | Ft | Todd Macfarlane | Made rivals look 2nd-rate, 12 Sept. Draw makes it more difficult but class above |
| Best Bets: Sweet Maggie Mae (11), Always B Magic (2), Princess Gracy (3), Im Sandra Dee (6) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Debbie Lincoln (1-55.9), Sweet Maggie Mae (1-56.7), Blazing Knuckles (1-57.8) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Princess Gracy (3): BL-Off Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Blazing Knuckles to Jeremy Young at Pukekohe | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 9
- Race Time:
HAVE YOUR CHRISTMAS PARTY AT ALEX PARK MOBILE PACE
$15,000, NON-WINNERS 2YO & OLDER, 2200m
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 6X | Sweet Dior | 1 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Stable change since March '24 debut. 4th of 6 in Aug w'out & market best guide. |
| 2 |  | Miki Holla | 2 | Ft | Tony Cameron | Solid in 3 trials/w'outs and from a nice marble needs respecting for her debut. | |
| 3 |  | 6X | Just Us Two | 3 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Had support when 6th on debut at Add back in Feb. Trial winner and rates highly. |
| 4 |  | 6 | Mr Miki | 4 | Ft | Sailesh Abernethy | Off-stride in 5 Sept debut here. Rough place hope 2nd up if she can stay on task |
| 5 |  | 3X8323 | Captain Moonlight | 5 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Beaten by some nice types in Aug and this looks his for the taking. Multis bait. |
| 6 | | 349 | Onedarknight | 6 | Ft | Josh Dickie | First attempt here after snaring two minors from 3 attempts at Camb. Combos hope |
| Best Bets: Captain Moonlight (5), Just Us Two (3), Miki Holla (2), Onedarknight (6) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Just Us Two - 1st of 5, Auckland, 16/09/25, 2050m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-38.2, 800m: 56.1, 400m: 28.8, Margins: 1/2len, 2 len, 1/2 head. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Mr Miki (4): P-On, Sweet Dior (1): RD-Off Legend | |||||||
Runner Index
Allets - Race 8
Always B Magic - Race 8
Always B Misty - Race 8
Always Flyin - Race 3
Amazing Captain - Race 8
American Muscle - Race 7
Beetastic - Race 8
Blazing Knuckles - Race 8
Blazing Louie - Race 4
Bolt For The Hill - Race 7
Bravehearthighlander - Race 5
Bruntwood Brigade - Race 6
Captain Moonlight - Race 9
Captains Secret - Race 6
Claude - Race 3
Confederate - Race 4
Courmayeur - Race 7
Courtney Rose - Race 6
Crazy - Race 5
Cyclone Sala - Race 1
Debbie Lincoln - Race 8
Elizabeth Hill - Race 5
Eyre I Will - Race 5
Faith In Manchester - Race 7
Fifth And Final - Race 6
Final Change - Race 4
Flossy Pops - Race 2
Franco Salah - Race 4
Gotta Go Miki - Race 6
Home Grown Girl - Race 2
Hooray Henry - Race 3
Im A Rockstar - Race 2
Im Sandra Dee - Race 8
Jasinova - Race 1
Just Us Two - Race 9
Kevin Kline - Race 3
Lord Popinjay - Race 7
Loteria - Race 5
Maro Mackendon - Race 1
Mediator - Race 4
Memories - Race 5
Mick Konstantin - Race 4
Miki Holla - Race 9
Mr Miki - Race 9
Mum's Angel - Race 2
Nelson's Boy - Race 6
Niamh - Race 1
Onedarknight - Race 9
Pantani - Race 5
Patricia Ruby - Race 2
Patrick Mahomes - Race 1
Play Fast And Loose - Race 2
Pretty In Pink - Race 5
Princess Gracy - Race 8
Princess Lisa - Race 8
Prohibition - Race 2
Ragnar Lothbrok - Race 4
Royal Petite - Race 2
Santapazienza - Race 1
Seaside Boss - Race 6
Stash The Cash - Race 2
Sugar Ray Lincoln - Race 3
Sweet Dior - Race 9
Sweet Maggie Mae - Race 8
The Moonstone - Race 5
The Night Agent - Race 6
Turn O The Tide - Race 4
Two Jules - Race 6
Tyson - Race 4
Voronov - Race 5
Whatever It Takes - Race 1
You Little Beauty - Race 3