Auckland Trotting Club Inc
Friday, 2 October
- Race Number:
- Race 1
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CREATINE AT NEVELE R STUD - METRO TROTTERS HEAT 3 TROT
$15,000, 3YO & OLDER R35 TO R40, 2200m
For R35 to R40 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 | |
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| 1 |  | 204354 | Shes All Legs | 1 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Usual tidy effort last week. Gets another opporrtunity with same manners tonight |
| 2 |  | 7X6748 | Eye See You | 2 | Ft | ||
| 3 |  | 5X3210 | Muscle Memory | 3 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Blew his chips early last week with good support. Big threat if he's on his game |
| 4 |  | 050246 | Brienne | 4 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Copped a tough trip, 25 Sept. Solid prior and needs considering for your combos |
| 5 |  | 406307 | Sans Au Revoir | 5 | Ft | Brooke Wilkins(J) | Didn't all favours after being eased off wide alley at Camb. Fringe first 4 hope |
| 6 |  | 445413 | What A Surprise | 6 | Ft | Matthew Pemberton | Backed up his maiden front-running win with bold 3rd at a nice price. Throw in. |
| 7 |  | 0P7532 | And Remember Me | 7 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Just thwarted a week ago and another win looks imminent. Cover on all bets here. |
| 8 |  | 258101 | Skee Princess | 8 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Upset again and with similar manners can add value again to exotics. Must cover. |
| 9 |  | 540225 | Cyclone Sala | U1 | Ft | Jay Abernethy | Sound effort 7 days ago following brace of 2nds. Once of a few winning chances. |
| Best Bets: And Remember Me (7), Muscle Memory (3), Cyclone Sala (9), Skee Princess (8) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Sans Au Revoir (2-03.4), Skee Princess (2-04.1), And Remember Me (2-04.8) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
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- Race 2
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MAJESTIC HORSE FLOATS - METRO PACERS HEAT 3 MOB PACE
$15,000, 3YO & OLDER R35 TO R46 MOBILE, 1700m
For R35 to R46 3yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes numbering sequentially from 1. 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 |  | 368X45 | Time For Change | 1 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Found line with real purpose last week. Gets a nice draw to use and offers value |
| 2 |  | 303557 | Gotta Go Miki | 2 | Ft | Logan Hollis | Couldn't quicken when last here after being run down a week earlier. Rough hope |
| 3 |  | 360X55 | Little Lily | 3 | Ft | Sheryl Wigg | Improved 2nd-up with last-closing 5th, 25 Sep. Capable of going close tonight. |
| 4 | | 56349X | It's Not Kathy | 4 | Ft | Tony Cameron | Steady campaign ended in May. Has performed fresh so consider for First 4s. |
| 5 |  | 42X315 | Mediator | 5 | Ft | Matthew White | Didn't shirk last week after being put in the race. Distance record strong; E/W. |
| 6 |  | 7211X6 | Critical Image | 6 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Looked unlucky in a fresh state 7 days ago. Tricky alley again but can take this |
| 7 |  | X43114 | B Envious | 7 | Ft | James Stormont | Had more to give 2 weeks ago here. Another wide marble but must be covered. |
| 8 |  | 5X3541 | Mr Miki | 8 | Ft | David Butcher | Took care of business from the lane, 18 Sept. Draw no help and minors looks best |
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| 9 |  | 436552 | Chanel Noire | 9 | Ft | Brooke Wilkins(J) | Tried hard behind Nazare here, 18 Sept. Luckless prior; danger if gaps appear. |
| Best Bets: Critical Image (6), Mediator (5), Little Lily (3), B Envious (7) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Chanel Noire (1-56.2), Time For Change (1-57.1), Mediator (1-57.4) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Chanel Noire (9): BL-On, It's Not Kathy (4): SL-Off, BL-On, Little Lily (3): SL-Off, BL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 3
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LONE STAR ALEXANDRA PARK - METRO TROTTERS HEAT 4 TROT
$15,000, 3YO & OLDER R41 TO R50 SPECIAL HANDICAP, 2200m
For R41 to R50 3yo-&-older trotters. Front: R41 to R45. 10m: R46 to R50. 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 |  | 351X35 | Conrad H | 1 | Ft | Harrison Orange(J) | Super resumption and ok 2nd-up. Record over this trip good and can play a part. |
| 2 | | 3110 | Franco Ronaldo | 2 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Proved costly for punters missing away last week seeking hat-trick. Can atone. |
| 3 | | 253725 | Emily Bay | 3 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Solid last week following bold placing. Manners puts here in minors frame again. |
| 4 | | 5446X4 | Save A Prayer | U1 | Ft | Michelle Wallis | Luckless resuming, 18 Sept. Capable of taking advantage if fav gets things wrong |
| 5 |  | 0961X3 | Caviar Noire | U2 | Ft | Owen Gillies | Fought hard in fresh state at Camb. Nil course record a worry. First 4 fringes. |
| 6 | | 194743 | Patrick Mahomes | 1 | 10 | Peter Ferguson | Continues to race well and he is needed in combos again returning to Alex Park. |
| 7 | | 574181 | Son Of The Cleaner | 2 | 10 | Ollie Gregory(J) | Showed good manners to score off same mark, 18 Sept. Hard to knock winning form. |
| 8 | | 224111 | Santapazienza | 3 | 10 | Brooke Wilkins(J) | Continues his winning ways with 7 Aug win here. Must find a place for him again. |
| 9 | | 4511X1 | Maro Mackendon | U1 | 10 | Crystal Hackett(J) | Slick 1st-up win at Camb, 10 Sept. Clearly has the game to win back to the 2200m |
| Best Bets: Franco Ronaldo (2), Save A Prayer (4), Maro Mackendon (9), Santapazienza (8) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Santapazienza (2-03.0), Conrad H (2-03.9), Son Of The Cleaner (2-03.9) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
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- Race 4
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SWEET LOU AT WOODLANDS TENDER CLOSES 9 OCT MOBILE PACE
$15,000, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER, 2200m
For 3yo-&-older pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | 432825 | Hearts N Aces | 1 | Ft | Benjamin Butcher | Nice swing in draws after his sound 5th last week. Can bob up again here; cover. |
| 2 |  | 46200X | Lincoln Downs | 2 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Freshened after two Camb failures back in Jan. W'out winner, 22 Sept. Rough hope |
| 3 | | 363735 | Soundshell | 3 | Ft | Tony Cameron | Fought hard from trail 2 back but no dash a week later. Seeking 2nd cheque here |
| 4 | | X64544 | Abman | 4 | Ft | David Butcher | Decent attempts at Camb lately and from a nice sit could claim a First 4 prize. |
| 5 |  | 6268X7 | Loveable Rogue | 5 | Ft | James Stormont | Never close resuming, 10 Sept. Little joy here and happy taking notes in this. |
| 6 |  | 570X5 | Like A Lady | 6 | Ft | ||
| 7 |  | 724292 | Midnight Betty | 7 | Ft | Sailesh Abernethy | Best of Cyclone Miki's rivals last week but faces tougher task from wide tonight |
| 8 | | 722289 | Evernden | 8 | Ft | Logan Hollis | Lacked dash here, 4 Sept. Would need to show considerable improvement from draw. |
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| 9 |  | 44X63 | Lilith | 9 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Useful resumption here preceded solid Camb attempt. Can feature with late gaps. |
| 10 | | 226547 | Jessie Lincoln | 10 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Broke looking to challenge wide 11 Sept. Big effort prior; hard to contain here. |
| 11 | | 7832 | Las Vegas | U1 | Ft | Matthew White | Still learning the game but looks ready to win after two gallant efforts. On top |
| Best Bets: Las Vegas (11), Jessie Lincoln (10), Lilith (9), Hearts N Aces (1) | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Las Vegas (11): BL-Off, Lilith (9): BL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 5
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JACOBSEN HEADSTONES MOBILE PACE
$15,000, WITH COND., 1700m
For 2yo pacers with up to 1 win for lifetime. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Winning Stakes then Sex (fillies and mares drawn inside colts, geldings and entires) numbering sequentially from 1.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | | 3 | Rivergirl Maggie | 1 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Tried hard from the trail on debut last week. Similar run likely here; exotics. |
| 2 |  | Rolling In It | 2 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Unbeaten in 2-race prep and draws perfectly 1st-up tonight. Major prospect. | |
| 3 | | Americans Legacy | 3 | Ft | Harrison Orange(J) | Recent trial win will enjoy strong support from a close draw. Needed on all bets | |
| 4 |  | 38X5 | Arisus | 4 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Sound 1st-up run here, 11 Sept. Meets some nice types but consider for combos. |
| 5 | | Ankle Tap | 5 | Ft | |||
| 6 |  | 6X355 | Sea You Now | 6 | Ft | Tony Cameron | Tidy in last couple since a placing resuming. Throw into 1st4s for value here. |
| 7 | | 1X794 | Seaside Legacy | 7 | Ft | Josh Dickie | OK after being eased 3 weeks ago. Likely to need some luck to feature tonight. |
| 8 | | 33X17 | We Will Rise Again | U1 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Scored here from the front, 28 Aug and run down since. Top 2-4 from the unruly. |
| Best Bets: Rolling In It (2), Americans Legacy (3), We Will Rise Again (8), Rivergirl Maggie (1) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Seaside Legacy (1-57.1) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Rolling In It - 1st of 3, Auckland, 11/09/26, 1700m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-07.7, 800m: 58.2, 400m: 28.1, Margins: 3/4len, 1 len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: We Will Rise Again (8): BL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 6
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YABBY DAM FARMS CITY OF SAILS HANDICAP TROT
$25,000, R51 & FASTER DISCRETIONARY, 2700m
For R51 & faster trotters. Please Note: This race has a maximum back mark of 20m.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | 2D2122 | Paramount Spur | 1 | Ft | Josh Dickie | In super form but meets a hot field here and would need everything to go right |
| 2 |  | X54552 | Shez Bella | 2 | Ft | James Stormont | Gallant behind #5 last week and from another cushy sit can offer combos value. |
| 3 |  | X23312 | Bolt For The Hill | U1 | Ft | Stephanie Burley(J) | Furthered a strong campaign when narrowly missing, 11 Sept. In minors puzzle. |
| 4 | | 4673X0 | Hillbilly Blues | 1 | 10 | Tony Herlihy | Mistake 800m out proved terminal, 18 Sept. Quality trotter who must be included. |
| 5 | | 1319X1 | Higher Power | 2 | 10 | Harrison Orange(J) | Emphatic return to the track a fortnight ago and looks set for a big campaign. |
| 6 | | 9X8477 | American Muscle | 3 | 10 | Tony Cameron | Couldn't run on 2 weeks ago after tidy attempt, 4 Sept. Closer handicap to use. |
| 7 |  | 46X088 | Lord Popinjay | U1 | 10 | Brooke Wilkins(J) | No threat off marks this campaign. Would require a big lift to trouble rivals. |
| 8 |  | 187X03 | Belle Neige | 1 | 20 | Crystal Hackett(J) | Stuck after working behind Higher Power. Expect another bold showing tonight. |
| 9 | | 1486X5 | Meant To Be | U1 | 20 | Zachary Butcher | Made ground after being hampered resuming. Can offer cheek to stable-mate here. |
| Best Bets: Higher Power (5), Hillbilly Blues (4), Meant To Be (9), Belle Neige (8) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Lord Popinjay (2-02.7), American Muscle (2-02.9), Shez Bella (2-03.3) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Lord Popinjay (7): SL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 7
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MATAMATA VETERINARY SERVICES PUKEKOHE THE HOLMES DG HCP PACE (Gr3)
$40,000, DISCRETIONARY HANDICAP, 2700m
For all pacers The Winner of this Race is guaranteed a start in the 2026 NZ Trotting Cup, providing it is eligible for selection. Please Note: This race has a maximum back mark of 20m.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | 90X084 | Aquila | 1 | Ft | James Stormont | Encouraging effort, 17 Sept but looks up stretched again the big hitters tonight |
| 2 |  | 683X53 | Lord Delmar | U1 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Decent attempts at Camb to start new campaign but this is a different scenario. |
| 3 | | 11149X | Doo You Want Me | 1 | 10 | Tony Herlihy | 4-time winner here and capable in a fresh state. Throw into combination bets. |
| 4 | | X22313 | Jeremiah | 2 | 10 | Scott Phelan | In terrific form since resuming and won't die wondering if he can begin nicely. |
| 5 | | 7966X2 | Better Knuckle Up | 3 | 10 | Harrison Orange(J) | Bold display 1st-up and extra distance will suit. Threat if he can begin cleanly |
| 6 | | 111941 | American Me | 1 | 20 | Matthew White | Held out #5 last week and sure to be in the thick of things again. Must include. |
| 7 | | 3230X4 | Merlin | 2 | 20 | Zachary Butcher | Champion who is sure to have derived plenty from 1st-up run. Hard to hold out. |
| Best Bets: Merlin (7), Better Knuckle Up (5), American Me (6), Doo You Want Me (3) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Merlin (1-58.0), American Me (1-58.6), Lord Delmar (2-00.6) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
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- Race 8
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AUCKLAND CO-OP TAXIS 300-3000 - METRO PACERS HEAT 4 MOB PACE
$15,000, 3YO & OLDER R48 TO R54 MOBILE, 1700m
For R48 to R54 3yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes numbering sequentially from 1. 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 | | 821X17 | Rhaegal | 1 | Ft | Harrison Orange(J) | First look here but nice winner over this trip 2 back at Camb. First 4 fringes. |
| 2 | | 555646 | Sugar Ray Lincoln | 2 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Battled away without looking a winner in recent times. Tris/1st4s from alley. |
| 3 |  | 836531 | Upstage | 3 | Ft | Kristina Denifostova(J) | Too sharp after finding the trail at Camb. Good here prior & well in commission. |
| 4 |  | 1277X4 | Cyclone Rebel | 4 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Fought well from the breeze resuming, 18 Sept. Can use gate speed to dominate. |
| 5 |  | 337624 | Louezyana | 5 | Ft | Benjamin Butcher | Tidy again last week after copping an early check. Minors hope from the marble. |
| 6 | | 234253 | Final Change | 6 | Ft | Kate Coppins(J) | Useful late 2 weeks ago and from similar alley can run home with purpose again. |
| 7 |  | 761165 | Mick Konstantin | 7 | Ft | ||
| 8 | | 2382X3 | Allamericanplayer | 8 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Game effort behind War Party in fresh state, 11 Sept. Rough alley but has claims |
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| 9 | | 110X21 | Lulana | 9 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Went one better 2nd-up to score last week. Needs daylight but don't discount. |
| 10 | | X21211 | War Chief | 10 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Impressive campaign continued when last here. 2nd row draw may not stop again. |
| Best Bets: Cyclone Rebel (4), War Chief (10), Final Change (6), Allamericanplayer (8) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Allamericanplayer (1-53.5), Sugar Ray Lincoln (1-54.9), War Chief (1-55.0) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
Runner Index
Abman - Race 4
Allamericanplayer - Race 8
American Me - Race 7
American Muscle - Race 6
Americans Legacy - Race 5
And Remember Me - Race 1
Ankle Tap - Race 5
Aquila - Race 7
Arisus - Race 5
Belle Neige - Race 6
B Envious - Race 2
Better Knuckle Up - Race 7
Bolt For The Hill - Race 6
Brienne - Race 1
Caviar Noire - Race 3
Chanel Noire - Race 2
Conrad H - Race 3
Critical Image - Race 2
Cyclone Rebel - Race 8
Cyclone Sala - Race 1
Doo You Want Me - Race 7
Emily Bay - Race 3
Evernden - Race 4
Eye See You - Race 1
Final Change - Race 8
Franco Ronaldo - Race 3
Gotta Go Miki - Race 2
Hearts N Aces - Race 4
Higher Power - Race 6
Hillbilly Blues - Race 6
It's Not Kathy - Race 2
Jeremiah - Race 7
Jessie Lincoln - Race 4
Las Vegas - Race 4
Like A Lady - Race 4
Lilith - Race 4
Lincoln Downs - Race 4
Little Lily - Race 2
Lord Delmar - Race 7
Lord Popinjay - Race 6
Louezyana - Race 8
Loveable Rogue - Race 4
Lulana - Race 8
Maro Mackendon - Race 3
Meant To Be - Race 6
Mediator - Race 2
Merlin - Race 7
Mick Konstantin - Race 8
Midnight Betty - Race 4
Mr Miki - Race 2
Muscle Memory - Race 1
Paramount Spur - Race 6
Patrick Mahomes - Race 3
Rhaegal - Race 8
Rivergirl Maggie - Race 5
Rolling In It - Race 5
Sans Au Revoir - Race 1
Santapazienza - Race 3
Save A Prayer - Race 3
Seaside Legacy - Race 5
Sea You Now - Race 5
Shes All Legs - Race 1
Shez Bella - Race 6
Skee Princess - Race 1
Son Of The Cleaner - Race 3
Soundshell - Race 4
Sugar Ray Lincoln - Race 8
Time For Change - Race 2
Upstage - Race 8
War Chief - Race 8
We Will Rise Again - Race 5
What A Surprise - Race 1