Auckland Trotting Club Inc
Friday, 4 October
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- Race 1
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BOOK YOUR CHRISTMAS PARTY AT ALEX PARK HANDICAP TROT
$17,000, 3YO & OLDER R39 TO R48 DISCRETIONARY, 2700m
For R39 to R48 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 |  | 353407 | Kiss My Pixel | 1 | Ft | Sailesh Abernethy | Offered little in latest Camb. runs. Thin record here and needs her best tonight |
| 2 |  | 955354 | Five O'Clock Gerry | 2 | Ft | Todd Mitchell | Racing consistently well and he's likely to play a minor role again with manners |
| 3 |  | 942155 | Eagle Hanover | 1 | 10 | Jay Abernethy | Outfinished at Camb. after a break. Just the one placing here; fringe first 4's. |
| 4 |  | 764593 | Taylad To Use | 2 | 10 | Todd Macfarlane | Closed strongly after a nice trip in transit last week. Can hold that form here. |
| 5 |  | 446054 | Jasinova | 3 | 10 | Luk Chin | Reeled in over shorter trip, 21 Sept. Solid at Camb. mid-week. Rough place hope. |
| 6 | | D47X12 | Shesgold | 4 | 10 | Crystal Hackett(J) | Backed up resumption win with bold 2nd and she looks the one to beat tonight. |
| 7 |  | 860X53 | Flying Scotsman | 5 | 10 | Andre Poutama | No favours fresh-up but bounced back with a 3rd here after. Combo's cover again. |
| 8 |  | 628332 | Elizabeth Hill | 6 | 10 | Josh Dickie | Backed and beaten recently but in good fettle and a breakthrough win is imminent |
| 9 |  | 163838 | Bravehearthighlander | U1 | 10 | Zachary Butcher | Got it wrong mid-race when last here. Has the game to take this; cross fingers. |
| 10 |  | 05X767 | Itaintnecessarilyso | U2 | 10 | David McGowan | Didn't get a crack at them last week. Stable firing and offers value for exotics |
| Best Bets: Shesgold (6), Elizabeth Hill (8), Taylad To Use (4), Itaintnecessarilyso (10) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Jasinova (2-03.1), Bravehearthighlander (2-05.1), Itaintnecessarilyso (2-05.8) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Kiss My Pixel (1): SL-Off, BL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 2
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GALLAGHER INSURANCE MOBILE PACE
$15,000, NON-WINNERS 2YO, 1700m
For 2-year-old pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | 75 | Aventador | 1 | Ft | Tony Cameron | Luckless 2 weeks ago and from the ace tonight can boost trifecta's and first 4's |
| 2 | | 33252 | The Jolly Roger | 2 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Collared late by a smart type, 21 Sept. Drawn to give a sight again; major hope. |
| 3 |  | 33X366 | I Got Chills | 3 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Finally lands a marble & racing well enough to attract plenty of support. On top |
| 4 |  | 47748X | Franco Salah | 4 | Ft | Logan Hollis | Fresh-up tonight and OK without placing in earlier campaign. W'out 2nd; roughie. |
| 5 |  | 24X | Bettor Be A Legend | 5 | Ft | ||
| 6 |  | Crumsy | 6 | Ft | Matthew White | Home in 56.2 to win 27 Sept trial. Tough marble for debut but watch market moves | |
| 7 |  | 2504 | Hearts N Aces | 7 | Ft | Todd Mitchell | Sound pulling a flattie 2 weeks ago but doesn't have the luxury of the ace here. |
| 8 |  | 3 | Chase Me | 8 | Ft | David Butcher | Strong debut a week ago but from this alley will need a few favours in transit. |
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| 9 | | 0X5480 | Beachbreak | 9 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Knocked out of it early, 21 Sept and beaten by the draw prior. Seeking late gaps |
| 10 |  | 5377X | Mike Ross | 10 | Ft | Dylan Ferguson | Did a solid job in opening campaign including Young Guns 7th. Unplaced workout. |
| Best Bets: I Got Chills (3), The Jolly Roger (2), Aventador (1), Crumsy (6) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Crumsy - 1st of 2, Auckland, 27/09/24, 2200m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-46.1, 800m: 56.2, 400m: 27.3, Margins: head. | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Hearts N Aces to Zachary Butcher at Pukekohe | |||||||
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NZB STANDARDBRED MOBILE PACE
$15,000, 2YO & OLDER UP TO & INCLUDING R50, 2200m
For up to & including R50 pacers. 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 |  | 137472 | Sugar Ray Lincoln | 1 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Game a week ago but will need to show more gate speed to hold spot. Combo's. |
| 2 | | 46X622 | Akatea | 2 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Beaten by nice types in recent attempts and gets her chance from 2. Rates highly |
| 3 |  | 317 | Bazooka | 3 | Ft | Matthew White | Dictated from the ace 2nd up but proved costly freshened, Can't be ignored here. |
| 4 |  | 222142 | Shake A Leg | 4 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Form-line makes pleasant reading and very adaptable. Include in all bets again. |
| 5 | | 373232 | Commander Lincoln | 5 | Ft | Nathan Delany(J) | Strong Camb. performances but form lesser here. he looks an option for first 4's |
| 6 | | 214X75 | Hezasweetie | 6 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Didn't shirk task after a tough trip here, 13 Sept. May need similar but cover. |
| 7 | | 465694 | Nelson's Boy | 7 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Sound job from wide marble when last here. Sure to be finding the line nicely. |
| 8 | | 532320 | Lincoln Lou | 8 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Early break ended run of minor placings, 21 Sept. Draw against here; place best. |
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| 9 | | 8716X | Bruntwood Brigade | 9 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Easy Add. winner, May and will have followers in Northern debut despite alley. |
| 10 |  | 2368X6 | Billy The Kid | 10 | Ft | Sailesh Abernethy | Run down in a fresh state a fortnight ago. Draw may work out well; don't ignore. |
| Best Bets: Akatea (2), Hezasweetie (6), Shake A Leg (4), Billy The Kid (10) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Nelson's Boy (1-56.7), Bazooka (1-58.8), Commander Lincoln (1-59.3) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Bruntwood Brigade (9): RD-Off, P-On, FD-On, BL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 4
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CLASSIQUE LANDSCAPERS HANDICAP TROT
$15,000, 2YO & OLDER, NON-WINNERS WITH COND. SPECIAL, 2200m
Front: Trotters with no wins for lifetime. 30m: Horses with 1 win for lifetime.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | | 5 | Tactical Approach | 1 | Ft | James Stormont | Never a live hope after early break on debut. Draw may prove troublesome tonight |
| 2 | | Pirayas | 2 | Ft | David McGowan | Recent trial winner for co-trainer. Takes on some experienced types; watching. | |
| 3 |  | 264232 | Boss Jo | 3 | Ft | Neita Balle(J) | Racing well without breaking through. Gets another opportunity off front tape. |
| 4 |  | 059262 | Play Fast And Loose | 4 | Ft | ||
| 5 |  | 3 | Ocean Eyes | 5 | Ft | Scott Phelan | Very honest deubt, 21 Sept. Should only be better for that and obvious prospect. |
| 6 | | 030980 | Heartbreak Hotel | U1 | Ft | Dylan Ferguson | Stable change after 12 unplaced efforts. W'out placing, 19 Sept. Market watch. |
| 7 |  | 3605X9 | Val Thorens | 1 | 30 | Todd Mitchell | NZ debut didn't go to plan going off stride in run-up. This is his first stand. |
| 8 | | 46XD14 | Viscount Mackendon | 2 | 30 | Crystal Hackett(J) | Fought well without all favours following 13 Sept win here. Can dispute finish. |
| 9 |  | 1X28X8 | Father Barry | 3 | 30 | Josh Dickie | Costly for punters first-up but has the ability to make amends here. Must have. |
| 10 |  | 5221X | Stone Cold | 4 | 30 | Peter Ferguson | Spelled after game win from the front here back in June. 2nd= in trial v pacers. |
| 11 | | 905326 | Lil Whip | U1 | 30 | Tony Herlihy | Knocked over at the 600m last week when travelling well. In the minor's mix. |
| Best Bets: Stone Cold (10), Ocean Eyes (5), Father Barry (9), Viscount Mackendon (8) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Stone Cold (2-06.8), Viscount Mackendon (2-07.4), Father Barry (2-09.9) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Heartbreak Hotel (6): P-Off Legend | |||||||
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- Race 5
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BRECKON FARMS MOBILE PACE
$17,000, 3YO & OLDER R54 TO R64, R65 TO R70 WITH COND., 2200m
For R54 to R64 pacers. Also R65 to R70 3yo horses. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating using the track grid. 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 | | X15213 | Frisco Bay | 1 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Closed boldly from the pegs last week and may secure similar passage here. Cover |
| 2 |  | 162245 | Aye Aye Captain | 2 | Ft | Matthew White | Useful behind Mako and must be included on combination tickets from handy draw. |
| 3 | | 32X168 | Iron Brigade | 3 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Slick resumption win at Camb. and OK since. Rough exotic's hope in this line-up. |
| 4 |  | 5291X6 | The Surfer | 4 | Ft | Todd Mitchell | Attacked after leading out, 21 Sept. and pushed back. Can improve 2nd up here. |
| 5 | | 113331 | Mako | 5 | Ft | David Butcher | Unrelenting 2 weeks ago and sure to press forward again. Obvious quinella option |
| 6 |  | 8516X3 | Skipper | 6 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Handy resumption run behind Jeremiah and needs including in combo's again. |
| 7 | | 57X131 | Jeremiah | 7 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Too big and strong a fortnight ago and will be at a short quote to repeat dose. |
| 8 | | 1741X4 | Little Spike | 8 | Ft | James Stormont | Gritty first-up run behind stablemate, 21 Sept. Wide draw a test but has claims |
| Best Bets: Jeremiah (7), Mako (5), Little Spike (8), Skipper (6) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Mako (1-56.1), Little Spike (1-56.6), Jeremiah (1-57.1) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
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- Race 6
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TAB -THE HOLMES DG HANDICAP PACE
$40,000, 3YO & OLDER R65 & FASTER DISCRETIONARY, 2700m
For R65 & faster pacers. Please Note: This race will have a maximum back mark of 20m.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | | 12X617 | Fernleigh Cash | 1 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Outfinished from the trail, 21 Sept. following game lower grade success. Tested. |
| 2 | | 1333X2 | Cold Chisel | 2 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Found Mako too tough when fresh but can test from the front in first stand start |
| 3 | | 2270X1 | Sooner The Bettor | 3 | Ft | Scott Phelan | Stalled stable-mate over 2200m. Tables may turn tonight but can't discount. |
| 4 | | 1182X4 | The Big Lebowski | 4 | Ft | Andre Poutama | 1.8L from winner after lengthy break. Natural improvement likely. Minor's hope. |
| 5 | | 157X33 | Lady Of The Light | 5 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Game runs to start new campaign. She can mix it and kick on. In minor's puzzle. |
| 6 |  | 1108X6 | Jolimont | 6 | Ft | Todd Mitchell | Closed nicely after missing away, 21 Sept. Tough type and outside draw helps. |
| 7 | | 1134X2 | Merlin | 1 | 20 | Zachary Butcher | Just denied over shorter trip resuming. Extra 500m key here and looks the one. |
| 8 | | 9118X5 | Mach Shard | 2 | 20 | Crystal Hackett(J) | Found the line nicely for 2L 5th and longer trip won't hurt. Always offers value |
| Best Bets: Merlin (7), Jolimont (6), Cold Chisel (2), Sooner The Bettor (3) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Jolimont (1-58.1), Mach Shard (2-00.4), Fernleigh Cash (2-02.1) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
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- Race 7
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DUNSTAN HORSEFEEDS SIRES STAKES 2YO FILLIES HEAT 3 MOB PACE
$30,000, 2YO FILLIES MOBILE, 1700m
For 2-year-old pacing fillies. Refer NZ Sires Stakes for full series conditions.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | | 2X50 | Sadhaka | 1 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Sound resumption over this trip & battled away in run since. Ace helps; 1st 4's |
| 2 |  | 311 | Beetastic | 2 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Created a buzz upsetting more favoured fillies, 21 Sept. Will take beating again |
| 3 | | 456X30 | Amazing Captain | 3 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Held up in the rear 2 weeks back following game resumption. Cover in combo's. |
| 4 | | 79 | La Miki | 4 | Ft | Kristina Denifostova(J) | Has raced better than form-line reads in two career starts. First 4 fringes here |
| 5 | | 1112X | Youretheonethatiwant | 5 | Ft | Scott Phelan | Impressed winning 3 of 4 in opening campaign. Two placed w'outs; ready to dance. |
| 6 | | 20 | Hot And Dangerous | 6 | Ft | Tony Cameron | Still looking for a gap from 21 Sept. Bold on debut and despite draw rates well |
| 7 | | 82 | Princess Lisa | 7 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Devoid of luck first-up and strong 2nd following at Camb. Draw hurts; place hope |
| Best Bets: Beetastic (2), Youretheonethatiwant (5), Hot And Dangerous (6), Princess Lisa (7) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Youretheonethatiwant (1-55.7) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Youretheonethatiwant (5): RD-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 8
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HYDROFLOW HANDICAP TROT
$20,000, R51 TO R75 DISCRETIONARY, 2700m
For R51 to R75 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 |  | 8X3746 | Castana | 1 | Ft | Todd Macfarlane | Not far away in 6th last week & with clean getaway could pose problems for faves |
| 2 | | 005211 | Aradne | 2 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Backed up 30 Aug sucess with another 2 week ago. Manners puts her in the frame. |
| 3 |  | 624178 | Hughie Wallace | 3 | Ft | Matthew White | Things haven't worked out since winning here mid-Aug. Happy to watch tonight. |
| 4 |  | 271382 | Sans Au Revoir | 4 | Ft | Harrison Orange(J) | Bold at Camb. to snare another placing, 24 Sept. Record solid here; minor's hope |
| 5 | | 046155 | Barsukov | 5 | Ft | Emily Johnson(J) | Brace of 5th's since winning here in early Sept. Improvement required to feature |
| 6 |  | 496747 | Courmayeur | 1 | 15 | Todd Mitchell | Eye-catcher last week after breaking at the 400m. Look out if she trots the trip |
| 7 | | 858123 | American Muscle | 2 | 15 | Tony Cameron | In great fettle and has offered real value for exotic players in recent weeks. |
| 8 |  | 844412 | Manchester In Time | 3 | 15 | Sailesh Abernethy | Big runs at Camb. recently but does need to turnaround lean record here. 1st 4s. |
| 9 |  | 3X111X | Matty A | 4 | 15 | Andre Poutama | Unbeaten in 3 runs last campaign for trio of drivers. Unplaced off 50m in trial. |
| 10 | | 610362 | Iron Love | 1 | 25 | Crystal Hackett(J) | Strong 2nd after being checked, 21 Sept. Will relish extra distance. Must have. |
| 11 | | 011X1X | Dream Of You | U1 | 25 | David Butcher | Winner of last 3 runs covering a 17 month period. 2 w'outs & fresh form strong. |
| Best Bets: Courmayeur (6), Iron Love (10), Dream Of You (11), American Muscle (7) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: American Muscle (2-04.1), Matty A (2-04.1), Sans Au Revoir (2-04.4) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
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- Race 9
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WOODLANDS STUD SILK ROAD NORTHERN SERIES HEAT 4 MOB PACE
$15,000, 3YO & OLDER F&M UP TO & INCLUDING R54 MOBILE, 1700m
For up to & including R54 pacing fillies & mares. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: 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 | |
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| 1 | | X16478 | Papenhuyzen | 1 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Gobbled up over a mile last week and although this is easier looks stretched. |
| 2 |  | 640556 | Double Quick | 2 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Continues to do good work late in her races but has a few tricks. Minor's hope. |
| 3 | | 418X43 | Minjee | 3 | Ft | Logan Hollis | Two more than useful races to commence new campaign and drawn nicely. Quin's. |
| 4 | | 254155 | Seaside Rose | 4 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Not disgraced behind Duchess Megxit and can't be discounted in this line-up. |
| 5 | | 415142 | Classic Elegance | 5 | Ft | ||
| 6 | | 372534 | Always B Stunning | 6 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Another solid outing a week ago and despite the wide marble can fill a drum here |
| Best Bets: Seaside Rose (4), Minjee (3), Always B Stunning (6) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Always B Stunning (1-54.4), Seaside Rose (1-54.9), Double Quick (1-55.2) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Papenhuyzen (1): SL-Off Legend | |||||||
Runner Index
Akatea - Race 3
Always B Stunning - Race 9
Amazing Captain - Race 7
American Muscle - Race 8
Aradne - Race 8
Aventador - Race 2
Aye Aye Captain - Race 5
Barsukov - Race 8
Bazooka - Race 3
Beachbreak - Race 2
Beetastic - Race 7
Bettor Be A Legend - Race 2
Billy The Kid - Race 3
Boss Jo - Race 4
Bravehearthighlander - Race 1
Bruntwood Brigade - Race 3
Castana - Race 8
Chase Me - Race 2
Classic Elegance - Race 9
Cold Chisel - Race 6
Commander Lincoln - Race 3
Courmayeur - Race 8
Crumsy - Race 2
Double Quick - Race 9
Dream Of You - Race 8
Eagle Hanover - Race 1
Elizabeth Hill - Race 1
Father Barry - Race 4
Fernleigh Cash - Race 6
Five O'Clock Gerry - Race 1
Flying Scotsman - Race 1
Franco Salah - Race 2
Frisco Bay - Race 5
Heartbreak Hotel - Race 4
Hearts N Aces - Race 2
Hezasweetie - Race 3
Hot And Dangerous - Race 7
Hughie Wallace - Race 8
I Got Chills - Race 2
Iron Brigade - Race 5
Iron Love - Race 8
Itaintnecessarilyso - Race 1
Jasinova - Race 1
Jeremiah - Race 5
Jolimont - Race 6
Kiss My Pixel - Race 1
Lady Of The Light - Race 6
La Miki - Race 7
Lil Whip - Race 4
Lincoln Lou - Race 3
Little Spike - Race 5
Mach Shard - Race 6
Mako - Race 5
Manchester In Time - Race 8
Matty A - Race 8
Merlin - Race 6
Mike Ross - Race 2
Minjee - Race 9
Nelson's Boy - Race 3
Ocean Eyes - Race 4
Papenhuyzen - Race 9
Pirayas - Race 4
Play Fast And Loose - Race 4
Princess Lisa - Race 7
Sadhaka - Race 7
Sans Au Revoir - Race 8
Seaside Rose - Race 9
Shake A Leg - Race 3
Shesgold - Race 1
Skipper - Race 5
Sooner The Bettor - Race 6
Stone Cold - Race 4
Sugar Ray Lincoln - Race 3
Tactical Approach - Race 4
Taylad To Use - Race 1
The Big Lebowski - Race 6
The Jolly Roger - Race 2
The Surfer - Race 5
Val Thorens - Race 4
Viscount Mackendon - Race 4
Youretheonethatiwant - Race 7