Auckland Trotting Club Inc
Friday, 3 October
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- Race 1
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WOODLANDS STUD FILLIES & MARES MOBILE PACE
$17,000, 3YO & OLDER F&M UP TO & INCLUDING R50, 1700m
For up to & including R50 pacing fillies & mares. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 234485 | Princess Lisa | 1 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Closed nicely once clearing the pegs last week. Drawn to be required in combos. |
| 2 | | X2X174 | Amazing Captain | 2 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Fought soundly from the trail a week ago here. Cover in tris and 1st 4s tonight. |
| 3 |  | 191443 | Blazing Knuckles | 3 | Ft | Harrison Orange(J) | Moves a spot closer in the draw following last week's game run. Can push the fav |
| 4 |  | 542787 | Allets | 4 | Ft | Jacob Dunn(J) | Form has tapered off but did have support 2 starts back here. Fringe 1st4 hope. |
| 5 |  | 95X728 | Debbie Lincoln | 5 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Strong 2 back and did a solid job off tough marble last week. Multiples player. |
| 6 |  | X22132 | Joyride(AUS) | 6 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Just denied in latest two Add outings Will be at a short quote to overcome alley |
| Best Bets: Joyride(AUS) (6), Blazing Knuckles (3), Princess Lisa (1), Debbie Lincoln (5) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Joyride(AUS) (1-55.4), Debbie Lincoln (1-55.9), Allets (1-56.1) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Blazing Knuckles to Jeremy Young at Pukekohe | |||||||
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- Race 2
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METALCRAFT ROOFING 2YO MOBILE TROT
$15,000, 2YO & OLDER, WITH COND., 1700m
For 2yo trotters with up to 1 win for lifetime. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | 4 | Save A Prayer | 1 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Got going late on debut, 19 Sept. Will have derived plenty and hard to hold out. |
| 2 |  | 75 | Mechanica | 2 | Ft | Jay Abernethy | Improved on her first-up effort when 5L 5th, 19 Sept. Fringe first 4 prospect. |
| 3 |  | 45X52 | Yeah Nah | 3 | Ft | James Stormont | Bold effort when denied late, 29 Aug. Drawn to lead and give a strong sight here |
| 4 |  | 6 | Mum's Angel | 4 | Ft | Bernie Hackett | Got it wrong on debut a week ago. Prefer to watch get around before recommending |
| 5 |  | 62 | Chickies Babe | 5 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Debuted solidly then went a bottler a week later. Clear contender for quins/tris |
| 6 | | 24X441 | Te Ahi | 6 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Dominated from the ace to earn 12 Sept success. Can back that up despite marble. |
| Best Bets: Save A Prayer (1), Yeah Nah (3), Te Ahi (6), Chickies Babe (5) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Te Ahi (2-02.4) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
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- Race 3
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LISTEN LIVE ON SPORTNATION.NZ MOBILE PACE
$15,000, 3YO & OLDER R40 TO R50, 2200m
For R40 to R50 pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | 17X233 | Skys Legacy | 1 | Ft | David Butcher | Returns to Alex Park after Camb placings and can offer cheek from the ace here. |
| 2 | | 331285 | Captains Secret | 2 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Denied space last week after seeking the pegs from wide alley. Hard to hold out. |
| 3 |  | 457314 | Franco Salah | 3 | Ft | Tony Cameron | Tried hard for his 4tha week ago. Closer marble aids hope and he's a tough type. |
| 4 |  | 12X152 | Princess Gracy | 4 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Had her chance in defeat last week but chased with purpose. Nice E/W bet again. |
| 5 | | 412326 | Tyson | 5 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Couldn't clear a pocket from inside 2nd row draw last week. Game previous. Rates |
| 6 |  | 644081 | Waltzing With Miki | 6 | Ft | Benjamin Butcher | Thwarted Tyson in the last stride 2 weeks ago here. Don't underestimate tonight. |
| 7 | | 117229 | Turn O The Tide | 7 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Outfinished after working into last weeks race. Tidy runs previous & in the mix. |
| 8 | | 766886 | Minjee | 8 | Ft | James Stormont | Racing below her best currently and from a horror draw will need improvement. |
| Best Bets: Tyson (5), Captains Secret (2), Princess Gracy (4), Franco Salah (3) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Princess Gracy (1-58.1), Tyson (1-58.1), Franco Salah (1-58.7) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Minjee (8): FD-Off, RD-On, Turn O The Tide (7): BL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 4
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BORDER FENCING SERVICES 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) using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | 6X4 | Sweet Dior | 1 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Resumed soundly last week from same alley. Another minor looks imminent here. |
| 2 |  | Gloria Steinem | 2 | Ft | Tony Cameron | Sound recent w'out when pushing stablemate. Will attract support from nice draw. | |
| 3 |  | 8X3 | Oakley | 3 | Ft | Matthew White | Powered into 3rd late after being denied a gap at Camb. Looks a bright prospect. |
| 4 |  | X507X4 | Ballyspellane | 4 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Wilted after being headed before the bend, 5 Sept. Would need quick improvement. |
| 5 | | Hes Not That Into U | 5 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Defeated #2 late in recent w'out. Likely o dispute finish despite a wide marble. | |
| 6 |  | 63 | Mr Miki | 6 | Ft | Sailesh Abernethy | Bold 3rd from a near-enough trip a week ago. Will be looking for the last say. |
| Best Bets: Oakley (3), Hes Not That Into U (5), Gloria Steinem (2), Sweet Dior (1) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Hes Not That Into U - 1st of 2, Auckland, 05/09/25, 2200m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-48.3, 800m: 58.4, 400m: 28.0, Margins: 1/2 head. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Mr Miki (6): FD-Off Legend | |||||||
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- Race 5
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HAVE YOUR CHRISTMAS PARTY AT ALEX PARK HANDICAP TROT
$15,000, 3YO & OLDER R35 TO R54 DISCRETIONARY, 2200m
For R35 to R54 trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | 424579 | Saninarmbro | 1 | Ft | Roydon Downey | Failed to spark 2 weeks ago here and not in her winter form. Requiring favours. |
| 2 |  | 256562 | Brienne | 2 | Ft | ||
| 3 |  | 218X10 | And Remember Me | 3 | Ft | Emily Johnson(J) | Sharp resuming but made a bad error early 2nd up. Best version would go close. |
| 4 |  | 611503 | Ocean Eyes | 1 | 10 | Zachary Butcher | Back in business with strong placing, 19 Sept. Manners key to her hopes tonight. |
| 5 |  | 211204 | Santapazienza | U1 | 10 | Harrison Orange(J) | Whacked away last week following tough Camb outing. Consider for your combos. |
| 6 |  | 631221 | Westar Milly | 1 | 20 | Tony Herlihy | In terrific touch and if handy enough at the bend will be seeking the last crack |
| 7 | | 221241 | Bolt For The Hill | U1 | 20 | Stephanie Burley(J) | Too slick from the trail to score over longer trip last week. Danger if he steps |
| 8 |  | 446818 | Pantani | U2 | 20 | David Butcher | Back to old tricks 7 days ago following a classy win. Cross fingers if you're on |
| 9 |  | 223121 | Bravehearthighlander | U3 | 20 | Jacob Dunn(J) | Won at a nice price for his backers last week. Tough mark tonight but major hope |
| Best Bets: Westar Milly (6), Bravehearthighlander (9), Bolt For The Hill (7), Ocean Eyes (4) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Pantani (2-01.7), Ocean Eyes (2-03.6), Westar Milly (2-03.6) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
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- Race 6
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LINCOLN FARMS MOBILE PACE
$17,000, 3YO & OLDER R54 TO R63, 2200m
For R54 to R63 pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | | 151333 | Sugar Ray Lincoln | 1 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Stuck to task gamely after cutting breeze the majority last week. Clear danger. |
| 2 |  | 484362 | Beta Prepare | 2 | Ft | Sailesh Abernethy | Pushed #6 close when last here and draw to offer value to exotics once again. |
| 3 | | 534462 | Kevin Kline | 3 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Best of Hooray Henry's rivals a week ago. Looks a nice option for combo tickets. |
| 4 | | 35X781 | Le Major | 4 | Ft | James Stormont | More like his old self with decisive win from the front at Camb. Place prospect. |
| 5 | | 122756 | You Little Beauty | 5 | Ft | David Butcher | Couldn't quicken last week and would need to show more zip to feature here. |
| 6 |  | 616151 | Joes Rock | 6 | Ft | ||
| Best Bets: Sugar Ray Lincoln (1), Kevin Kline (3), Beta Prepare (2) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: You Little Beauty (1-57.3), Sugar Ray Lincoln (1-57.4), Beta Prepare (1-57.7) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Sugar Ray Lincoln (1): SL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 7
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MAJESTIC HORSE FLOATS HANDICAP TROT
$20,000, R55 TO R71 DISCRETIONARY, 2200m
For R55 to R71 trotters. Please Note: This race has a maximum back mark of 20m.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | | 753532 | Regal Girl | 1 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Game effort earning another minor, 19 Sept. Obvious hope off the front tape. |
| 2 |  | 114213 | Castana | 2 | Ft | Taitlyn Hanara(J) | In terrific form and will take some stopping with a cleaner beginning tonight. |
| 3 |  | 01382X | Southern Diamond | U1 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Has had 3 w'outs to prepare for tonight's resumption. Has won fresh; include. |
| 4 | | 601324 | It Ain't Me Babe | U1 | 10 | Todd Macfarlane | Closed stoutly a fortnight ago &d must be included in all combos on overall form |
| 5 | | 108X35 | Faith In Manchester | 1 | 20 | Todd Mitchell | Too far back after missing away a week ago. Can bounce back with a clean getaway |
| 6 |  | 234561 | Romeo Foxtrot | 2 | 20 | Harrison Orange(J) | Clung on at Camb for 13th career win. This is a tougher assignment; 1st4 fringe. |
| 7 | | 571X74 | American Muscle | 3 | 20 | Tony Cameron | Still gaining fitness and never a threat after breaking at the start last week. |
| Best Bets: Castana (2), Regal Girl (1), Faith In Manchester (5), It Ain't Me Babe (4) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Faith In Manchester (2-01.4), American Muscle (2-02.3), Castana (2-02.7) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Castana (2): SL-On, Southern Diamond (3): BL-Off Legend | |||||||
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- Race 8
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TAB-THE HOLMES DG HANDICAP PACE (Gr3)
$40,000, DISCRETIONARY, 2700m
For all pacers. The Winner of this Race is guaranteed a start in the 2025 IRT 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 | | 572X11 | Sooner The Bettor | 1 | Ft | Harrison Orange(J) | Remained unbeaten this campaign with gallant 19 Sept win. Danger to stablemate. |
| 2 | | 6932X6 | Little Spike | 2 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Tidy first-up effort 2 weeks ago here. Winner at this trip and multiples option. |
| 3 | | 73X325 | Better Knuckle Up | 3 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Has come back in fine fettle and looks capable of causing an upset with a trip. |
| 4 | | 2208X9 | Cold Chisel | 4 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Things didn't pan out resuming, 19 Sept. Will strip fitter and can't be ignored. |
| 5 |  | 007X58 | Lady Of The Light | 5 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Couldn't quicken behind #1 2nd up and will need more to threaten this field. |
| 6 | | X1X237 | Jeremiah | 6 | Ft | ||
| 7 |  | 212452 | The Surfer | 7 | Ft | David Butcher | Got under the punters guard with his 2nd, 19 Sept. Gives his all and in the mix. |
| 8 |  | 867X44 | Jolimont | U1 | Ft | James Stormont | Two strong runs this campaign and building nicely. Needed on all combo tickets. |
| 9 | | 6234X3 | Merlin | 1 | 20 | Zachary Butcher | Began fast resuming here and will be much improved. Looking to bomb them late. |
| Best Bets: Sooner The Bettor (1), Merlin (9), Better Knuckle Up (3) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Merlin (1-58.0), Jolimont (1-58.1), Little Spike (1-59.5) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
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- Race 9
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BOOK NOW FOR MELBOURNE CUP IN THE ALEX MOBILE PACE
$15,000, 4YO & OLDER UP TO & INCLUDING R50 JUN.DRV, 1700m
For up to & including R50 4yo-&-older pacers. This race is for Junior Drivers only and has a Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid. Rating Penalty Free Race.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | 857442 | Sea Of Love | 1 | Ft | Taitlyn Hanara(J) | Best of a beaten bunch at Camb. Up against some handy types; First4 fringes. |
| 2 |  | 256826 | Courtney Rose | 2 | Ft | Jacob Dunn(J) | Useful 2.8L 6th last week and from closer alley looks hard to hold out tonight. |
| 3 |  | X72234 | Colin McBride | 3 | Ft | Harrison Orange(J) | Didn't get a gap early enough last week at Camb. In good touch & can place again |
| 4 |  | 007X54 | Fifth And Final | 4 | Ft | Nathan Delany(J) | No threat behind Le Major at Camb but will find this easier. Throw into exotics. |
| 5 | | 06149X | Melody Banner | 5 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | No luck at end of last campaign. Performs fresh so best to check market moves |
| 6 | | 12468X | Mako | 6 | Ft | Kate Coppins(J) | Last raced in Cup Week. Looked promising winning 3 from 10 and 3rd in w'out. |
| Best Bets: Courtney Rose (2), Mako (6), Melody Banner (5), Fifth And Final (4) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Courtney Rose (1-54.7), Melody Banner (1-58.0) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
Runner Index
Allets - Race 1
Amazing Captain - Race 1
American Muscle - Race 7
And Remember Me - Race 5
Ballyspellane - Race 4
Beta Prepare - Race 6
Better Knuckle Up - Race 8
Blazing Knuckles - Race 1
Bolt For The Hill - Race 5
Bravehearthighlander - Race 5
Brienne - Race 5
Captains Secret - Race 3
Castana - Race 7
Chickies Babe - Race 2
Cold Chisel - Race 8
Colin McBride - Race 9
Courtney Rose - Race 9
Debbie Lincoln - Race 1
Faith In Manchester - Race 7
Fifth And Final - Race 9
Franco Salah - Race 3
Gloria Steinem - Race 4
Hes Not That Into U - Race 4
It Ain't Me Babe - Race 7
Jeremiah - Race 8
Joes Rock - Race 6
Jolimont - Race 8
Joyride(AUS) - Race 1
Kevin Kline - Race 6
Lady Of The Light - Race 8
Le Major - Race 6
Little Spike - Race 8
Mako - Race 9
Mechanica - Race 2
Melody Banner - Race 9
Merlin - Race 8
Minjee - Race 3
Mr Miki - Race 4
Mum's Angel - Race 2
Oakley - Race 4
Ocean Eyes - Race 5
Pantani - Race 5
Princess Gracy - Race 3
Princess Lisa - Race 1
Regal Girl - Race 7
Romeo Foxtrot - Race 7
Saninarmbro - Race 5
Santapazienza - Race 5
Save A Prayer - Race 2
Sea Of Love - Race 9
Skys Legacy - Race 3
Sooner The Bettor - Race 8
Southern Diamond - Race 7
Sugar Ray Lincoln - Race 6
Sweet Dior - Race 4
Te Ahi - Race 2
The Surfer - Race 8
Turn O The Tide - Race 3
Tyson - Race 3
Waltzing With Miki - Race 3
Westar Milly - Race 5
Yeah Nah - Race 2
You Little Beauty - Race 6