Auckland Trotting Club Inc
Friday, 27 September
- Race Number:
- Race 1
- Race Time:
BOOK AT THE ALEX FOR MELBOURNE CUP DAY MOB TROT
$17,000, 3YO & OLDER UP TO & INCLUDING R48 MOBILE, 1609m
For up to & including R48 trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | X00986 | It Ain't Me Babe | 1 | Ft | David McGowan | Didn't show any zip last week then mixed her gait late. Needs quick improvement |
| 2 |  | 421353 | Keep It Klassy | 2 | Ft | David Butcher | Continues to race well and looks a strong winning hope from a handy alley here. |
| 3 |  | 955737 | Break Free | 3 | Ft | Tony Cameron | Solid Camb. placing prior to weakening from a tough trip here, 21 Sept. 1st 4's |
| 4 |  | 232124 | Emily Bay | 4 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Stout efforts since winning and likely to go forward off the gate. E/W all day. |
| 5 |  | 23605X | Val Thorens | 5 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Ex-Aussie with sound record behind him, mostly from a mobile. Will have support. |
| 6 |  | 476459 | Taylad To Use | 6 | Ft | Todd Macfarlane | Just fair from back on the pegs in latest outings here. Tricky alley; looks held |
| 7 |  | 705X76 | Itaintnecessarilyso | 7 | Ft | Monika Ranger(J) | Has missed away in last two runs but thin record from mobile and tested by draw |
| 8 |  | 795535 | Five O'Clock Gerry | 8 | Ft | Todd Mitchell | Hasn't missed a placing over this trip but not helped by his marble. Minors best |
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| 9 | | 773142 | Brienne | 9 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Genuine mare who has mile form behind her. Needs luck from draw but can feature. |
| 10 |  | 03P997 | Sassy Star | U1 | Ft | James Stormont | She's been getting it all wrong lately and 1609m is a tough ask from the unruly. |
| Best Bets: Keep It Klassy (2), Emily Bay (4), Val Thorens (5), Brienne (9) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Keep It Klassy (2-00.3), Brienne (2-02.3), Sassy Star (2-05.4) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Sassy Star (10): NW-Off Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 2
- Race Time:
DUNSTAN HORSEFEEDS MOBILE PACE
$15,000, NON-WINNERS 2YO & OLDER, 1609m
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 5 | Miki Doo | 1 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Commendable run, Sept 13 behind last week's Group winner. Major player from ace |
| 2 |  | 3X2257 | Waltzing With Miki | 2 | Ft | James Stormont | Hasn't had many favours since starting campaign with brace of 2nd's. Quins/tris |
| 3 |  | 956X98 | Tyron's Connoisseur | 3 | Ft | Todd Mitchell | Yet to find daylight this campaign and from handy marble represents real value. |
| 4 |  | 6X3752 | Little Hoofananny | 4 | Ft | Logan Hollis | Fought gamely when tackled when last here and is a must include for combo bets. |
| 5 |  | 374 | Scooter B | 5 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Did a cracking job from a horror draw, 13 Sept. One of the obvious hopes again. |
| 6 |  | Tytate | 6 | Ft | Matthew White | Brings winning trial form to tonight's debut. Rivals drawn inside; market watch | |
| 7 |  | 89 | Captains Secret | 7 | Ft | Kristina Denifostova(J) | Lands another rough draw to work from tonight after two unplaced runs. Stretched |
| 8 |  | 87 | Mary Magdalene | 8 | Ft | ||
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| 9 | | Chase Me | 9 | Ft | David Butcher | Came off trail to claim qualy at Puke. Tricky draw but can't be ignored on debut | |
| 10 |  | 2464X | Taketheplunge | 10 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Back on a fresh campaign and his last run was strong here. W'out 3rd; watching. |
| 11 |  | 428543 | Eyeliner | 11 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Solid enough in Canty prior to trekking North. Consider for combination tickets. |
| Best Bets: Miki Doo (1), Waltzing With Miki (2), Tyron's Connoisseur (3), Little Hoofananny (4) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Tytate - 1st of 4, Auckland, 05/09/24, 2050m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-35.3, 800m: 58.6, 400m: 28.2, Margins: 2 1/2len, 3 1/2len, 30 len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Eyeliner (11): SL-Off, Miki Doo (1): BL-On, Scooter B (5): SL-Off Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Waltzing With Miki to Zachary Butcher at Pukekohe | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 3
- Race Time:
LONE STAR ALEXANDRA PARK MOBILE TROT
$20,000, 3YO & OLDER R53 TO R64, 1609m
For R53 to R64 trotters. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 141304 | Bolt For The Hill | 1 | Ft | Stephanie Burley(J) | Made ground into 4th after tardy beginning a week ago. Competitive from marble. |
| 2 | | X22327 | Regal Girl | 2 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Blotted copybook with 7th over 2700m last start. This suits and she looks hard. |
| 3 | | 3X4853 | Love On Line | 3 | Ft | Taitlyn Hanara(J) | Took advantage of a nice markers run to snare 3rd last week. Tri's/1st 4's again |
| 4 | | 98X374 | Castana | 4 | Ft | Todd Macfarlane | Two minor's from 3 this campaign and has the ability to feature strongly here. |
| 5 |  | 052241 | Saninarmbro | 5 | Ft | Roydon Downey | Won at handy odds last week after nice run of form. Consistent and in the mix. |
| 6 |  | 797D41 | Liaison | 6 | Ft | David Butcher | Bagged the big prize 2 weeks ago finishing fast. Tidy mile record. Must throw in |
| 7 |  | 766421 | Kimkar Dash | 7 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Freshened after 26 July victory here. Has won over this trip and adds to puzzle. |
| 8 |  | 249674 | Courmayeur | 8 | Ft | Todd Mitchell | Beaten fave in NZ debut, 6 Sept. Mobile an assist but will need to work from 8. |
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| 9 | | 445807 | Queen Of Quebec | 9 | Ft | Bernie Hackett | Another Yabby Dam Farms recruit who won't need acquaitning with mobile. Respect. |
| 10 |  | 422915 | Lord Popinjay | 10 | Ft | Matthew White | Sound after having every chance, 13 Sept. First mobile and debut run over 1609m. |
| 11 | | X85812 | American Muscle | 11 | Ft | Tony Cameron | Backed up all-the-way win with strong 2nd at value a week later. Enjoys journey |
| Best Bets: Regal Girl (2), Bolt For The Hill (1), Liaison (6), Courmayeur (8) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Kimkar Dash (1-57.2), Regal Girl (1-57.9), American Muscle (2-00.5) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Courmayeur (8): P-Off Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 4
- Race Time:
IRT SIRES STAKES 2YO PRELUDE 2 MOBILE TROT
$25,000, 2YO, 1700m
For 2-year-old trotters. Refer NZ Sires Stakes for full series conditions.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | Kissmeiloveyou | 1 | Ft | Todd Macfarlane | Tidy trial's and lands the ace draw for tonight's debut. Will be better for run. | |
| 2 | | 55 | Youneverknow | 2 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Sound 2nd up effort but will require more to be a winning prospect tonight. |
| 3 | | 121X6 | Higher Power | 3 | Ft | Scott Phelan | Blew the start a fortnight ago. No doubting ability and with manners can dictate |
| 4 |  | 44 | Cyclone Sala | 4 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Improved on her debut with her 13 Sept 2.8L 4th. Likely to fill a minor position |
| 5 | | D12X3 | Meant To Be | U1 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Big effort to grab 3rd resuming, 13 Sept. Obvious hope despite unruly position. |
| Best Bets: Meant To Be (5), Higher Power (3), Cyclone Sala (4), Youneverknow (2) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Meant To Be (2-00.9), Higher Power (2-01.0) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Kissmeiloveyou - 1st of 3, Auckland, 05/09/24, 2050m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-50.0, 800m: 62.2, 400m: 30.3, Margins: 1 len, 9 1/2len. | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 5
- Race Time:
WOODLANDS STUD - SILK ROAD NORTHERN F & M HEAT 3 MOB PACE
$15,000, 3YO & OLDER F&M UP TO & INCLUDING R59 MOBILE, 1609m
For up to & including R59 pacing fillies & mares. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid. $30,000 Final to be run on Friday 18 October. Heats to be run on 13,20 & 27 September and 4 & 11 October. Refer individual programmes for respective heat conditions. First 2 placed runners from each heat are automatic qualifiers for this Final. A filly or mare may only win up to 2 heats. Automatic qualifiers will not be eligible to nominate for any race other than the Final on the race-night of Friday October 18 2024. The final will be Rating Penalty Free should a horse win both a heat and the final.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 3X1647 | Papenhuyzen | 1 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Yet to fill a placing at this venue and others look better options despite draw. |
| 2 | | 740412 | Cyren Shard | 2 | Ft | Kristina Denifostova(J) | Too sharp from the trail prior to getting caught late, 13 Sept. Drawn to lead. |
| 3 | | 937253 | Always B Stunning | 3 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Game run after being eased off wide gate last week. Needs including from closer. |
| 4 |  | 164055 | Double Quick | 4 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Luckless in both runs since coming North. Likely to have healthy support again. |
| 5 |  | X2F368 | Wicked Wanda | 5 | Ft | James Stormont | Off her game, 13 Sept. Yet to win here but more than useful mile record. Chance. |
| 6 |  | 821311 | Courtney Rose | 6 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Dominant performance over 1700m last week and she looks mighty hard to contain. |
| 7 |  | 164471 | You Little Beauty | 7 | Ft | David Butcher | Gritty effort to stall #2 a fortnight ago. Tough marble but loves this trip. |
| 8 | | 732145 | Mhai Surfer Girl | 8 | Ft | Matthew White | Tidy enough since winning at Camb. Another with strong mile form but draw tests. |
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| 9 | | 4418X4 | Minjee | 9 | Ft | Logan Hollis | Resumption run was full of merit from wide draw but she will need gaps to appear |
| Best Bets: Courtney Rose (6), Double Quick (4), Always B Stunning (3), Cyren Shard (2) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Mhai Surfer Girl (1-54.1), Always B Stunning (1-54.4), Courtney Rose (1-54.7) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Mhai Surfer Girl (8): SL-Off, BL-On, Papenhuyzen (1): SL-On Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Courtney Rose to Robert & Jenna Dunn at Pukekohe | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 6
- Race Time:
JACOBSEN HEADSTONES MOBILE PACE
$20,000, 3YO & OLDER R53 TO R64, 1609m
For R53 to R64 pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 542542 | Hooray Henry | 1 | Ft | David Butcher | Got within a length of Jeremiah last week. Won over this trip a year ago. Cover. |
| 2 |  | 0X1521 | Frisco Bay | 2 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | In great touch since resuming and from another handy alley can't be risked here. |
| 3 | | 820X21 | Always B Elite | 3 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Went close reuming then once better from a handy trip, 6 Sept. Stats good; rates |
| 4 |  | 66X122 | Blazing Louie | 4 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Strong in all runs this campaign and with right trip can earn first mile placing |
| 5 |  | 2X11 | Always Be Mattie | 5 | Ft | Matthew White | Has justified favourtism in both runs this time in and his hat-trick looms large |
| 6 | | 413017 | Louezyana | 6 | Ft | Monika Ranger(J) | No threat from the rear a week ago following narrow win over #2. Tough marble. |
| 7 | | 832X16 | Iron Brigade | 7 | Ft | Todd Macfarlane | Impressive resumption win at Camb. and lost no admirers 2nd up. Combo's spice. |
| 8 | | 34583X | Village Rebel | 8 | Ft | Sailesh Abernethy | Back on a new campaign and up against it from the carpark alley. Taking notes. |
| Best Bets: Always Be Mattie (5), Always B Elite (3), Frisco Bay (2), Hooray Henry (1) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Iron Brigade (1-56.4), Hooray Henry (1-58.7), Village Rebel (2-02.9) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 7
- Race Time:
NEVELE R FILLIES SERIES HEAT 5 MOBILE PACE
$30,000, 3YO FILLIES, 1700m
For 3-year-old pacing fillies. Duchess Megxit as a previous Heat Winner will have the least preferential draw. Refer NZ Sires Stakes for full series conditions.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 5232X3 | Ultimate Racy Girl | 1 | Ft | Scott Phelan | Another placing in a fresh state, 13 Sept. A stable exacta looks ready-made. |
| 2 | | 241514 | Classic Elegance | 2 | Ft | David Butcher | Had more to give in similar field, 13 Sept. She needs covering in quin's & tri's |
| 3 | | 325415 | Seaside Rose | 3 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Sound behind Duchess Megxit but did have every chance. Combination's prospect. |
| 4 | | 314 | Power N Glory | 4 | Ft | Matthew White | Completed first 4 with tidy run, 21 Sept. Will need including in exotic's again. |
| 5 |  | 3111X1 | Duchess Megxit | 5 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Won as she liked 2 weeks ago and destined for the top. She's your multi's anchor |
| Best Bets: Duchess Megxit (5), Ultimate Racy Girl (1), Classic Elegance (2), Power N Glory (4) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Classic Elegance (1-54.7), Seaside Rose (1-54.9), Duchess Megxit (1-56.3) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Power N Glory (4): BL-Off Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 8
- Race Time:
DUNSTAN HORSEFEEDS MOBILE PACE
$17,000, 2YO & OLDER R43 TO R52, 1609m
For R43 to R52 pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 871759 | Benjamin Button | 1 | Ft | Sailesh Abernethy | Has offered little in last couple of Camb. outings and lean mile record. Risking |
| 2 | | 613747 | Sugar Ray Lincoln | 2 | Ft | David Butcher | Gritty 4th heer, 6 Sept and no luck since. Looks a live prospect from this alley |
| 3 | | 6X6491 | Mack Pack | 3 | Ft | Logan Hollis | Didn't let a flat tyre stop him at Camb. Change of luck required at this venue. |
| 4 | | X35535 | McKendrick | 4 | Ft | Monika Ranger(J) | Looked to be close to a win when held up as fave, 13 Sept. Must go again tonight |
| 5 |  | 4164 | Runkle Crunch | 5 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Not bad since upsetting at start 2. He needs covering in exotic's in small field |
| 6 | | X19044 | Invisible | 6 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | 4th behind Jeremiah good form for this and will be at cramped odds tonight. |
| Best Bets: Invisible (6), McKendrick (4), Sugar Ray Lincoln (2), Mack Pack (3) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Benjamin Button (1-57.5), Runkle Crunch (1-57.9), McKendrick (2-00.0) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 9
- Race Time:
NORTH ISLAND HARNESS AWARDS SAT 28 SEPT MOBILE TROT
$15,000, 3YO & OLDER, NON-WINNERS WITH COND., 2200m
For trotters with no wins for lifetime. Also horses with 1 win for lifetime with winning stakes up to and including $8500 for lifetime. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 93P99X | Hayley Mhor | 1 | Ft | James Stormont | Making Northern debut after mixed Canty record. W'out winner and hope from ace. |
| 2 |  | 23376X | And Remember Me | 2 | Ft | Emily Johnson(J) | Broke in last run prior to spell in mid-June. Should give a decent account fresh |
| 3 |  | 264232 | Boss Jo | 3 | Ft | ||
| 4 | | 81X627 | Belle Neige | 4 | Ft | Todd Mitchell | Another of the Aussie brigade making NZ debut tonight. W'out winner; must cover. |
| 5 | | 190532 | Lil Whip | 5 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | In good touch of late just failing to overcome Barsukov, 6 Sept. Quin's & tri's. |
| 6 |  | 833522 | Henrik Lundqvist | U1 | Ft | Jay Abernethy | Just thwarted after early break at Camb, 17 Sept. Needs to improve record here. |
| 7 |  | 754364 | Dolly P | U2 | Ft | Maria Perriton | Sound without threatening last week and will require favours from the unruly. |
| Best Bets: Belle Neige (4), Hayley Mhor (1), Lil Whip (5) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Lil Whip (2-01.3) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Dolly P (7): SL-Off Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 10
- Race Time:
THE ALEX BAR & EATERY SOUTH OF THE BOMBAYS MOBILE PACE
$12,500, 4YO & OLDER R35 TO R45, 1609m
For R35 to R45 4yo-&-older pacers. Rating Penalty Free Race. For 4yo & older pacers who have had two or more totalisator starts in the North Island, outside of Alexandra Park since 1 May 2024.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 653255 | Bet West | 1 | Ft | Logan Hollis | No joy off a wide draw, 30 Aug. This suits better and he's a minor's hope from 1 |
| 2 | | 970344 | Medina Magic | 2 | Ft | Kristina Denifostova(J) | Has failed to run a drum in 5 previous attempts here but draw helps. Consider. |
| 3 |  | 929342 | Cristiano Buccini | 3 | Ft | David Butcher | Tough 2nd at Camb. and sure to go forward early and give them plenty to catch. |
| 4 | | 356953 | Messenger Buoy | 4 | Ft | Leah Hibell(J) | Improved on his 3 Sept run with 3rd a week later at Camb. Exotics prospect here |
| 5 |  | 642235 | Kourtney Kardash | 5 | Ft | Monika Ranger(J) | OK behind another Courtney after tough trip last week. Must be covered in combos |
| 6 | | 766305 | Tugawar | 6 | Ft | Jay Abernethy | Has lacked dash in latest couple of outings and stretched from the widest alley. |
| Best Bets: Cristiano Buccini (3), Bet West (1), Kourtney Kardash (5), Messenger Buoy (4) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Tugawar (1-56.2), Cristiano Buccini (1-59.9), Bet West (2-08.2) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Messenger Buoy (4): FD-Off, RD-On Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Cristiano Buccini to David Butcher at Cambridge | |||||||
Runner Index
Always B Elite - Race 6
Always Be Mattie - Race 6
Always B Stunning - Race 5
American Muscle - Race 3
And Remember Me - Race 9
Belle Neige - Race 9
Benjamin Button - Race 8
Bet West - Race 10
Blazing Louie - Race 6
Bolt For The Hill - Race 3
Boss Jo - Race 9
Break Free - Race 1
Brienne - Race 1
Captains Secret - Race 2
Castana - Race 3
Chase Me - Race 2
Classic Elegance - Race 7
Courmayeur - Race 3
Courtney Rose - Race 5
Cristiano Buccini - Race 10
Cyclone Sala - Race 4
Cyren Shard - Race 5
Dolly P - Race 9
Double Quick - Race 5
Duchess Megxit - Race 7
Emily Bay - Race 1
Eyeliner - Race 2
Five O'Clock Gerry - Race 1
Frisco Bay - Race 6
Hayley Mhor - Race 9
Henrik Lundqvist - Race 9
Higher Power - Race 4
Hooray Henry - Race 6
Invisible - Race 8
Iron Brigade - Race 6
It Ain't Me Babe - Race 1
Itaintnecessarilyso - Race 1
Keep It Klassy - Race 1
Kimkar Dash - Race 3
Kissmeiloveyou - Race 4
Kourtney Kardash - Race 10
Liaison - Race 3
Lil Whip - Race 9
Little Hoofananny - Race 2
Lord Popinjay - Race 3
Louezyana - Race 6
Love On Line - Race 3
Mack Pack - Race 8
Mary Magdalene - Race 2
McKendrick - Race 8
Meant To Be - Race 4
Medina Magic - Race 10
Messenger Buoy - Race 10
Mhai Surfer Girl - Race 5
Miki Doo - Race 2
Minjee - Race 5
Papenhuyzen - Race 5
Power N Glory - Race 7
Queen Of Quebec - Race 3
Regal Girl - Race 3
Runkle Crunch - Race 8
Saninarmbro - Race 3
Sassy Star - Race 1
Scooter B - Race 2
Seaside Rose - Race 7
Sugar Ray Lincoln - Race 8
Taketheplunge - Race 2
Taylad To Use - Race 1
Tugawar - Race 10
Tyron's Connoisseur - Race 2
Tytate - Race 2
Ultimate Racy Girl - Race 7
Val Thorens - Race 1
Village Rebel - Race 6
Waltzing With Miki - Race 2
Wicked Wanda - Race 5
You Little Beauty - Race 5
Youneverknow - Race 4