Auckland Trotting Club Inc
Friday, 11 October
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- Race 1
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BOOK AT THE ALEX FOR MELBOURNE CUP DAY TROT
$15,000, 3YO+ UP TO & INCLUDING R46, R47 TO R48 WITH COND., 2200m
For up to & including R46 trotters. Also R47 to R48 horses with 1 win for lifetime.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | 18695X | Patrick Mahomes | 1 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Back on a new campaign. Neither win has been here and unplaced in 19 Sept w'out. |
| 2 |  | 731426 | Brienne | 2 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Racing solidly since winner her win here in Aug. Can offer value to first 4's. |
| 3 |  | 605X92 | Val Thorens | 3 | Ft | Todd Mitchell | Game effort when just denied last week. Looks a leading contender again tonight. |
| 4 |  | 155291 | President Flynntin | 4 | Ft | Kate Coppins(J) | Took advantage of a markers run to get the choccies at Camb. This is a step up. |
| 5 |  | 32291D | Asteria Lavra | 5 | Ft | ||
| 6 |  | 070921 | Paradise Ali | 6 | Ft | Tony Cameron | Too smart grabbing her maiden at start 6 here, 6 Sept. Minor's best up in grade. |
| 7 |  | X46842 | Yurok | 7 | Ft | Sailesh Abernethy | Run down by #4 last week after setting the pace over 2700m. Record poor here. |
| 8 | | 6XD143 | Viscount Mackendon | 8 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Two strong runs since his win and should give another good account. Must include |
| 9 | | 321245 | Emily Bay | 9 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Didn't quit after a tough trip over the mile here. This suits better; combo's. |
| 10 | | 455677 | Bangkok Betty | 10 | Ft | Jay Abernethy | Has had a freshen-up after proving costly for her followers. Needs best to place |
| 11 |  | XP1X8X | Levi | U1 | Ft | Matthew White | Dominant winning here last Nov. and manners lacking in April. Clear winning hope |
| Best Bets: Val Thorens (3), Levi (11), Viscount Mackendon (8), Emily Bay (9) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Bangkok Betty (2-04.3), Patrick Mahomes (2-04.7), Yurok (2-05.2) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Bangkok Betty (10): RD-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 2
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LATHER UP AT WOODLANDS - TENDER CLOSES 1 NOV MOBILE PACE
$17,000, 3YO & OLDER R41 TO R53, WITH COND., 2200m
For R41 to R53 3yo-&-older pacers. Also horses with up to 2 wins for lifetime. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 368X65 | Billy The Kid | 1 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Secured a nice trip from 2nd row last week & still at improving stage. Ace suits |
| 2 |  | 175954 | Benjamin Button | 2 | Ft | ||
| 3 |  | 14X750 | Hezasweetie | 3 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Early break costly for backers last Fri. Good enough prior and draw will work. |
| 4 |  | 3174 | Bazooka | 4 | Ft | Matthew White | Found the line with purpose 7 days ago. From similar alley he needs covering. |
| 5 |  | 221422 | Shake A Leg | 5 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Came again when headed last week and just never runs a bad one. Quin's & tri's. |
| 6 |  | 541553 | Rough And Ready | 6 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Did as well as he could at Camb. over the sprint. Useful prior & will go forward |
| 7 |  | 321422 | Hawkeye Pierce | 7 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Has fashioned an impressive record in just 10 starts. Can rough it & kick. Rates |
| Best Bets: Hawkeye Pierce (7), Rough And Ready (6), Shake A Leg (5), Hezasweetie (3) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Rough And Ready (1-56.7), Hawkeye Pierce (1-57.6), Bazooka (1-58.8) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
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- Race 3
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BORDER FENCING SERVICES HANDICAP TROT
$17,000, 3YO & OLDER R47 TO R56 DISCRETIONARY, 2200m
For R47 to R56 trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | 713826 | Sans Au Revoir | 1 | Ft | James Stormont | Another tidy run a week ago and racing well enough to consider a minor's option. |
| 2 |  | 41267X | A Trophy Wife | 2 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Resumes tonight after some nice w'outs. Record here is good & performs fresh. EW |
| 3 |  | 029111 | Sweet Olivia | U1 | Ft | Todd Mitchell | Big improver in Northern ranks with 3 straight Camb. wins. Don't dismiss here. |
| 4 |  | 638387 | Bravehearthighlander | U2 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Costly again last week after looking to mount a challenge. Clearly has a motor. |
| 5 |  | 213532 | Keep It Klassy | U3 | Ft | ||
| 6 |  | X48539 | Love On Line | 1 | 10 | Taitlyn Hanara(J) | Wilted after a tough trip over the sprint when last here. Form stable; consider |
| 7 | | 83X21X | Fearless | 2 | 10 | Sheryl Wigg | Now with Sheryl Wigg after 3 Canty wins. 2nd in recent w'out will earn support. |
| 8 | | 6X0213 | Johnny Who | 3 | 10 | Crystal Hackett(J) | Racing well south of the Bombays but needs to improve thin record here. Roughie. |
| 9 |  | 522415 | Saninarmbro | 4 | 10 | Roydon Downey | Fought over the mile following upset all-the-way win here. In the minor's mix. |
| 10 | | 009861 | It Ain't Me Babe | U1 | 10 | Todd Macfarlane | Capitalised on a soft trip to upset here over 1609m. Can offer real value again. |
| 11 |  | 517701 | Winners Time | U2 | 10 | Andre Poutama | Just lasted after dominating from the front at Camb. Record okay here; first 4's |
| Best Bets: Fearless (7), A Trophy Wife (2), It Ain't Me Babe (10) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Winners Time (2-04.3), Saninarmbro (2-04.6), Love On Line (2-04.7) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
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- Race 4
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WOODLANDS STUD SILK ROAD NORTHERN SERIES HEAT 5 MOB PACE
$15,000, 3YO & OLDER F&M UP TO & INCLUDING R59 MOBILE, 1700m
For up to & including R59 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 | | 034330 | Gladys Greenland | 1 | Ft | Sailesh Abernethy | Luckless in last runs back in July. Can give a sight from the ace fresh tonight |
| 2 |  | 213115 | Courtney Rose | 2 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Found trouble after attempting short-cuts here, 27 Sept. Wins prior strong; E/W. |
| 3 |  | 52473X | Diamonds Are Forever | 3 | Ft | Todd Mitchell | Back on a new campaign after some game winter runs. Fringe first 4 prospect. |
| 4 |  | 321452 | Mhai Surfer Girl | 4 | Ft | Matthew White | Found the 1x1 from barrier 8 last week and closed boldly. Must give full respect |
| 5 | | 2F3681 | Wicked Wanda | 5 | Ft | James Stormont | Gritty mile victory, 27 Sept turning around previous woes. Capable of backing up |
| 6 |  | 447381 | What A Minx | 6 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Brings winning Timaru form to her 3rd attempt at this track and can't be ignored |
| 7 |  | 644717 | You Little Beauty | 7 | Ft | Monika Ranger(J) | No luck in the straight over 1609m, following game victory. Minor's from the 8. |
| Best Bets: Wicked Wanda (5), Courtney Rose (2), Mhai Surfer Girl (4), Gladys Greenland (1) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Mhai Surfer Girl (1-54.1), Courtney Rose (1-54.7), Gladys Greenland (1-55.4) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Courtney Rose to Robert & Jenna Dunn at Pukekohe, What A Minx to Sean McCaffrey at Tamahere | |||||||
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- Race 5
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SPEEDING SPUR AT WOODLANDS - TENDER CLOSES 1 NOV TROT
$15,000, NON-WINNERS 2YO & OLDER, 2200m
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 265X | Kenny Hill | 1 | Ft | Bernie Hackett | Battled away when 4th of 4 in recent trial. Has claims if he can negotiate the 1 |
| 2 |  | 744X | Illicit Love | 2 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Pipped #1 in 3Oct trial & did enough in 3 starts to warrant some attention here. |
| 3 |  | 3P99X4 | Hayley Mhor | 3 | Ft | James Stormont | Blew the dispatch in a fresh state, 27 Sept. with support. Minors with manners. |
| 4 |  | 3376X2 | And Remember Me | 4 | Ft | Emily Johnson(J) | Strong resumption a fortnight ago and manners will put her in the contest. E/W. |
| 5 | | 22 | Hillbilly | 5 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Beaten by stablemate twice to start career and can go one better tonight. Rates. |
| 6 |  | 059262 | Play Fast And Loose | 6 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Had her chance when beaten into 2nd at Camb. but can play a minor role again. |
| 7 | | 586X | Final Approach | 7 | Ft | Todd Mitchell | Winner of 3 Oct trial which featured 2 of tonight's opposition. Manners key here |
| 8 |  | Rubble On The Double | 8 | Ft | Dylan Ferguson | 1st of 2 in recent Camb. trial, home in 60.1. Be guided by the market first-up. | |
| 9 |  | 352254 | Henrik Lundqvist | U1 | Ft | Jay Abernethy | Couldn't wrestle the lead when last here & paid the price. No dash on Tuesday. |
| 10 |  | 543643 | Dolly P | U2 | Ft | Maria Perriton | Picked up another cheque, 27 Sept without looking a winner. Larger field tonight |
| Best Bets: Hillbilly (5), And Remember Me (4), Final Approach (7), Illicit Love (2) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Rubble On The Double - 1st of 2, WaikBoP, 01/10/24, 2200m Stand , WnrsTime: 2-57.5, 800m: 60.1, 400m: 30.4, Margins: 1 len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Dolly P (10): SL-On, Hayley Mhor (3): FD-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 6
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SWEET LOU AT WOODLANDS - TENDER CLOSES 1 NOV HANDICAP PACE
$20,000, R56 TO R70 DISCRETIONARY, 2200m
For R56 to R70 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 | | 429121 | Claude | 1 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Bagged win no. 8 when last here back in mid-Aug. Tough type but this much harder |
| 2 |  | 675X78 | Miki Shan | 1 | 10 | Maurice McKendry | No disgraced in two outings this campaign. Should be handier here & offers value |
| 3 |  | 516X38 | Skipper | 2 | 10 | Tony Herlihy | Sound in both runs back & this is within his grasp with clean start in 1st stand |
| 4 | | 425421 | Hooray Henry | 3 | 10 | Monika Ranger(J) | Deserved his latest victory and leading all the way over 1609m. In the equation. |
| 5 |  | 4583X7 | Village Rebel | U1 | 10 | Sailesh Abernethy | OK in a fresh state, 27 Sept. and has the ability to improve lean course stats. |
| 6 | | 57X335 | Lady Of The Light | 1 | 20 | ||
| Best Bets: Skipper (3), Hooray Henry (4), Miki Shan (2) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Miki Shan (2-02.6) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
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- Race 7
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ON TRACK - STRENGTH IN RACING HANDICAP TROT
$20,000, R61 TO R73 DISCRETIONARY, 2200m
For R61 to R73 trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | X37461 | Castana | 1 | Ft | Todd Macfarlane | Things panned out beautifully last week for an upset win. May offer value again. |
| 2 |  | 229152 | Lord Popinjay | 2 | Ft | Matthew White | Bold here, 27 Sept. and sure to be on the speed again. Consistent & minor's must |
| 3 |  | 97D418 | Liaison | 3 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Uncharacteristic gallop 2 weeks ago after cracking win. Allow another chance. |
| 4 | | 71213X | Halberg | 4 | Ft | Todd Mitchell | Consistent against many of these in last campaign. Support likely first-up here. |
| 5 | | 581232 | American Muscle | 5 | Ft | Tony Cameron | Denied by Castana a week ago but did have a tougher trip. In terrific form; E/W. |
| 6 | | X111X3 | Matty A | 6 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Lost no admirers first-up last week and improvement likely and 2200m suits too. |
| 7 | | 103620 | Iron Love | 1 | 10 | Crystal Hackett(J) | Galloped after a check, 4 Oct. Bold 2nd prior a better guide. Another live hope. |
| Best Bets: Matty A (6), American Muscle (5), Halberg (4), Castana (1) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Lord Popinjay (2-00.8), American Muscle (2-02.9), Halberg (2-03.1) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
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- Race 8
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THE ALEX BAR & EATERY 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 56X980 | Tyron's Connoisseur | 1 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Beaten a long way out after failing in a lead dig, 27 Sept. Threat from the ace |
| 2 | | 5 | Tytate | 2 | Ft | Matthew White | Useful debut over the mile and can't be ignored when building tri's and first 4s |
| 3 | | X37526 | Little Hoofananny | 3 | Ft | Logan Hollis | Game 2nd back on 13 Sept and luckless after. She offers value in the small field |
| 4 |  | X22572 | Waltzing With Miki | 4 | Ft | James Stormont | Just denied in 1.54.7 mile, 27 Sept. 5 placings from 10 starts & must be covered |
| 5 | | 645X | Franco Santana | 5 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Beaten with support here prior to spell back in Feb. Has trialed. In the convo. |
| 6 | | 33252P | The Jolly Roger | 6 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Undone by early break last week as fave after strong lead-up form. Stick with. |
| Best Bets: The Jolly Roger (6), Tyron's Connoisseur (1), Little Hoofananny (3), Tytate (2) | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Franco Santana (5): SL-On, Tyron's Connoisseur (1): SL-On Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Waltzing With Miki to Zachary Butcher at Pukekohe | |||||||
Runner Index
American Muscle - Race 7
And Remember Me - Race 5
Asteria Lavra - Race 1
A Trophy Wife - Race 3
Bangkok Betty - Race 1
Bazooka - Race 2
Benjamin Button - Race 2
Billy The Kid - Race 2
Bravehearthighlander - Race 3
Brienne - Race 1
Castana - Race 7
Claude - Race 6
Courtney Rose - Race 4
Diamonds Are Forever - Race 4
Dolly P - Race 5
Emily Bay - Race 1
Fearless - Race 3
Final Approach - Race 5
Franco Santana - Race 8
Gladys Greenland - Race 4
Halberg - Race 7
Hawkeye Pierce - Race 2
Hayley Mhor - Race 5
Henrik Lundqvist - Race 5
Hezasweetie - Race 2
Hillbilly - Race 5
Hooray Henry - Race 6
Illicit Love - Race 5
Iron Love - Race 7
It Ain't Me Babe - Race 3
Johnny Who - Race 3
Keep It Klassy - Race 3
Kenny Hill - Race 5
Lady Of The Light - Race 6
Levi - Race 1
Liaison - Race 7
Little Hoofananny - Race 8
Lord Popinjay - Race 7
Love On Line - Race 3
Matty A - Race 7
Mhai Surfer Girl - Race 4
Miki Shan - Race 6
Paradise Ali - Race 1
Patrick Mahomes - Race 1
Play Fast And Loose - Race 5
President Flynntin - Race 1
Rough And Ready - Race 2
Rubble On The Double - Race 5
Saninarmbro - Race 3
Sans Au Revoir - Race 3
Shake A Leg - Race 2
Skipper - Race 6
Sweet Olivia - Race 3
The Jolly Roger - Race 8
Tyron's Connoisseur - Race 8
Tytate - Race 8
Val Thorens - Race 1
Village Rebel - Race 6
Viscount Mackendon - Race 1
Waltzing With Miki - Race 8
What A Minx - Race 4
Wicked Wanda - Race 4
Winners Time - Race 3
You Little Beauty - Race 4
Yurok - Race 1