Auckland Trotting Club Inc
Friday, 23 October
- Race Number:
- Race 1
- Race Time:
SPEND MELBOURNE CUP DAY IN THE ALEX MOBILE PACE
$17,000, R70 & FASTER, 1609m
For R70 & faster pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating numbering sequentially from 1.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | X9483X | Captain Sampson | 1 | Ft | Tony Cameron | Game effort when here in May. Place claims off the ace if on his game tonight. |
| 2 |  | 966X21 | Better Knuckle Up | 2 | Ft | Harrison Orange(J) | Never looked in danger winning here, 2 Oct. Drawn perfectly here and he's on top |
| 3 | | 12255X | Sooner The Bettor | 3 | Ft | Brooke Wilkins(J) | Last raced in early May but has fashioned outstanding fresh record. Flies gate. |
| 4 |  | 28258X | Chase A Dream | 4 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Off the scene since mixed Aus campaign ended in May. Has won fresh; can't risk. |
| 5 | | 230X42 | Merlin | 5 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Two nice attempts since returning. Commands full respect on stellar career stats |
| Best Bets: Better Knuckle Up (2), Merlin (5), Sooner The Bettor (3), Chase A Dream (4) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Chase A Dream (1-51.4), Merlin (1-52.1), Better Knuckle Up (1-53.3) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Sooner The Bettor to Logan Hollis & Shane Robertson at Pukekohe | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 2
- Race Time:
LONE STAR ALEXANDRA PARK TROT
$15,000, NON-WINNERS 2YO & OLDER, 2200m
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 5X8 | Celtic Prince | 1 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Got it wrong in a fresh state last week. Prefer to take notes off a tricky draw. |
| 2 |  | 0X049D | Power Seeker | 2 | Ft | David McGowan | DQed after making an error 2 weeks ago but good after. Win not far away; threat. |
| 3 | | 24X5 | Pretty Elite | 3 | Ft | Matthew White | Made ground after being held up resuming. Combos spice with natural improvement. |
| 4 |  | 748634 | Miss Kawaii | 4 | Ft | ||
| 5 | | 2 | Copy Book Landing | 5 | Ft | Barry Purdon | Just denied 1st-up with good support. Looks hard to roll with that experience. |
| 6 | | 6 | Love You Infinity | 6 | Ft | Todd Macfarlane | Sure to be improved with his debut behind him and he's one to throw into combos. |
| 7 |  | 633433 | Pirayas | 7 | Ft | Taitlyn Hanara(J) | Another cheque earned last week and he's sure to race handy again. Tris/1st 4s. |
| 8 |  | X75726 | Yeah Nah | 8 | Ft | James Stormont | Couldn't kick 2 weeks ago here after being run down at Camb. 1st4 fringe tonight |
| 9 |  | 9 | Orlando Larry | U1 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Failed to trot off the mark in 9 Oct debut. Happy taking notes again off unruly. |
| Best Bets: Copy Book Landing (5), Power Seeker (2), Love You Infinity (6), Pirayas (7) | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Love You Infinity (6): BL-Off, Pirayas (7): BL-Off, SL-On, Yeah Nah (8): SL-On Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 3
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BREED WITH WOODLANDS STUD 2026-27 MOBILE PACE
$15,000, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER, 1609m
For 3yo-&-older pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 66 | Alert Mac D | 1 | Ft | Benjamin Butcher | OK pair of 6ths to start career. Can't be ignored in combos from the ace here. |
| 2 | | 454432 | Abman | 2 | Ft | David Butcher | Game attempt at Camb last week and closer draw tonight makes him a contender. |
| 3 | | 8346X3 | Smooth Imari | 3 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | More than useful 1st-up run from wide gate. First look here can be profitable. |
| 4 |  | 242922 | Midnight Betty | 4 | Ft | Sailesh Abernethy | Unable to stick with runnaway winner, 2 Oct but overall form strong. Bright hope |
| 5 | | 55X43X | Horizon | 5 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Off the scene for a year but recent w'out win will ensure decent support tonight |
| 6 | | 2742 | Go Jimmy Cassidy | 6 | Ft | James Stormont | Luckless early in career before a bold 2nd to smart type, Trial winner; include. |
| 7 |  | 382602 | Awesome Choice | U1 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Massive run to claim 2nd at Camb. Has a motor but a few tricks. Can't be risked. |
| Best Bets: Go Jimmy Cassidy (6), Awesome Choice (7), Midnight Betty (4), Smooth Imari (3) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Go Jimmy Cassidy - 1st of 5, Auckland, 06/10/26, 2050m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-39.4, 800m: 58.6, 400m: 27.5, Margins: head, neck, 3/4len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Horizon (5): BL-Off Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 4
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H R FISKEN & SONS JUN DRIVER HANDICAP TROT
$15,000, 4YO & OLDER R35 TO R45 SPECHCP JUN.DRV, 2200m
For R35 to R45 4yo-&-older trotters. Front: R35 to R40. 10m: R41 to R45. This race is for Junior Drivers only. Rating Penalty Free Race.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 307246 | Sans Au Revoir | 1 | Ft | Harrison Orange(J) | Lacked dash over this trip a week ago. Form solid prior and she's a place hope. |
| 2 |  | 220332 | Memories | 2 | Ft | Devon Towers(J) | Inching closer to his 3rd win and off the front is required on all tickets again |
| 3 |  | 674864 | Eye See You | 3 | Ft | Stephanie Burley(J) | Closed off his 16 Oct race nicely as fave. Needs covering on combo bets tonight. |
| 4 |  | 570301 | Barsukov | 4 | Ft | Emily Johnson(J) | Won as he liked last week and in that mood can threaten again despite grade rise |
| 5 |  | 60P186 | Majestic Whizdom | U1 | Ft | Taitlyn Hanara(J) | Worked overtime last week and effort told in the run home. Take on trust here. |
| 6 | | 82018X | M'Lady Mackendon | 1 | 10 | Ollie Gregory(J) | Back on a new campaign boasting 2 wins and a placing from 6 starts. Market watch |
| 7 | | D0X0PX | Amendment | 2 | 10 | Crystal Hackett(J) | Newcomer to the Wallis/Hackett barn after having troubles in Canty. Has ability. |
| 8 |  | 1X3527 | Conrad H | 3 | 10 | Brooke Wilkins(J) | Knocked out of it when last here after going close, 2 Oct. Seeking last say here |
| 9 |  | 61X393 | Caviar Noire | U1 | 10 | Kate Coppins(J) | Added value to exotics with 9 Oct placing. Would pay to consider for multiples. |
| Best Bets: Memories (2), Barsukov (4), Conrad H (8), Eye See You (3) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Barsukov (2-03.3), Sans Au Revoir (2-03.4), Conrad H (2-03.9) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 5
- Race Time:
NZB STANDARDBRED 2YO MOBILE PACE
$15,000, 2YO & OLDER, WITH COND., 1609m
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | Pik N Mix | 1 | Ft | Logan Hollis | Stuck after working up parked in trial. Nicely bred and the ace is a real boost. | |
| 2 | | 8X2 | Field Of Gold | 2 | Ft | Harrison Orange(J) | Run down as fave here, 9 Oct. Grabs another close draw and should go close again |
| 3 |  | 3X | St Lucia | 3 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Given time after placing on debut back in March. 2nd in recent w'out; multiples. |
| 4 |  | 62X | Mhai Jackie Do | 4 | Ft | Matthew White | Tried hard as beaten fave 2nd-up back in Mar. Nice recent trial; must include. |
| 5 |  | Myles To Go | 5 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Has shown up over a July-Oct prep. Mum won 4 and may offer value 1st-up here. | |
| 6 | | 4 | Ankle Tap | 6 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Solid debut after easing off a close marble. Expect him to be running on again. |
| 7 |  | 43 | The Kings Charge | 7 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Two nice efforts to date but faces a tougher alley tonight. In the minors mix. |
| 8 | | Military Affair | 8 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | 3-time w'out winner over 2 preps. Draw hurst for debut and he will need favours | |
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| 9 | | Mighty Crunch | 9 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Midfield in recent trial but dual w'out winner. Seeking gaps but not the worst. | |
| 10 | | 3X1 | Northview Louie | 10 | Ft | Sailesh Abernethy | Too sharp for #2 resuming and despite landing 2nd row is a clear winning hope. |
| Best Bets: Field Of Gold (2), Pik N Mix (1), Northview Louie (10), Mhai Jackie Do (4) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Northview Louie (1-58.0) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Mhai Jackie Do (4): RD-On, St Lucia (3): P-Off, FD-Off, RD-On Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 6
- Race Time:
IRT.YOUR HORSE.OUR PASSION MOBILE TROT
$17,000, 3YO & OLDER R46 TO R55, 1609m
For R46 to R55 trotters. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes numbering sequentially from 1.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 111552 | Santapazienza | 1 | Ft | Brooke Wilkins(J) | Strong last week and can be competitive off the front with a clean beginning. |
| 2 | | 741818 | Son Of The Cleaner | 2 | Ft | Ollie Gregory(J) | Mixing his form in recent attempts but best version can play a minor role here. |
| 3 | | 116X6P | Final Approach | 3 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Off-stride early, 9 Oct but resumption was solid and he has improvement in him. |
| 4 | | X59300 | Redpark Warrior | 4 | Ft | Todd Mitchell | No manners following a gallant placing here. Ability is there but needs A-game. |
| 5 |  | 83457P | One More Moment | 5 | Ft | James Stormont | Had an excuse last week but would need to find a few lengths on overall form. |
| 6 |  | 331221 | Bolt For The Hill | 6 | Ft | Stephanie Burley(J) | In a rich vein of form and manners should put him near the pace. Major player. |
| 7 | | 1321X2 | Our Col | 7 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Overcame break to just miss, 9 Oct. 2nd-up tonight and can revenge that defeat. |
| 8 |  | 3X469X | Loteria | U1 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Resumes tonight after 3 unplaced efforts last campaign. 1st4 hope with manners. |
| Best Bets: Our Col (7), Bolt For The Hill (6), Santapazienza (1), Redpark Warrior (4) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Bolt For The Hill (1-57.3), Son Of The Cleaner (2-00.8), Redpark Warrior (2-03.6) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 7
- Race Time:
CLASSIQUE LANDSCAPERS MOBILE PACE
$15,000, 3YO & OLDER R45 TO R58, 1609m
For R45 to R58 pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating numbering sequentially from 1.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 646605 | Sugar Ray Lincoln | 1 | Ft | Tony Cameron | Close-up 5th last week but did have his chance. Solid sprint record; minors hope |
| 2 | | 067887 | Social Distancing | 2 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Couldn't stick 2 weeks ago here adding to recent woes. Has a mile win; blow-out. |
| 3 | | 675421 | Muchacho | 3 | Ft | James Stormont | Confidence will be high after 2 bold runs. Might take some running down tonight. |
| 4 |  | 354144 | Mr Miki | 4 | Ft | David Butcher | Useful brace of 4ths since upsetting here over sprint. Can't be underestimated. |
| 5 | | P2213X | Incentivise | 5 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | In terrific touch before spelling in late June. Be guided by market moves here. |
| 6 |  | 089580 | Twista | 6 | Ft | ||
| 7 | | 77X422 | Cyclone Rebel | 7 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Beaten by 2 nice types in recent attempts here. Gets another opportunity; danger |
| 8 |  | 714381 | I Can Too | 8 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Narrow Camb victor, 1 Oct. Yet to taste success here and draw a major hurdle. |
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| 9 |  | 611656 | Mick Konstantin | 9 | Ft | Jay Abernethy | Has found the going tough since back-to-back wins. Needing luck from 2nd row. |
| 10 | | X08477 | Aquila | 10 | Ft | Harrison Orange(J) | Copped a tough trip and dropped away, 9 Oct. Hard to see featuring from the draw |
| 11 |  | 751458 | Blazing Louie | 11 | Ft | Nicky Chilcott | Caught the eye 2 weeks ago here then botched the stand last week. Combos include |
| Best Bets: Muchacho (3), Cyclone Rebel (7), Mr Miki (4), Incentivise (5) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Aquila (1-54.4), Social Distancing (1-54.8), Sugar Ray Lincoln (1-54.9) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Horse Movements: I Can Too to Andre Poutama at Pukekohe | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 8
- Race Time:
WOODLANDS STUD - ALL STAR FIVE MOBILE TROT
$15,000, 3YO & OLDER R35 TO R45, 1609m
For R35 to R45 trotters. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes numbering sequentially from 1.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 022560 | Cyclone Sala | 1 | Ft | Jay Abernethy | Missed away last time here after solid run of form. Mobile should assist; 1st 4s |
| 2 | | 964725 | Chesinov | 2 | Ft | Luk Chin | Unlucky not to finish closer last week. Lean stats here; combos on sprint debut. |
| 3 |  | 331349 | Donegal Hill | 3 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Couldn't wrest the lead when last here and paid the price. Strong prior; include |
| 4 | | 949588 | Manchester's Moment | 4 | Ft | Todd Mitchell | All wins have been here but nil sprint record. Consider from a suitable alley. |
| 5 |  | 81014P | Skee Princess | 5 | Ft | Brooke Wilkins(J) | Has shown her capabilities to win twice recently. Likely to offer combos value. |
| 6 |  | 889192 | Mode | 6 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Charged late last week but yet to feature at this venue. Drawn to need favours. |
| 7 | | 100001 | Money Mayweather | 7 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Big effort to score at Camb. Hit and miss type but his best could do some damage |
| 8 | | 31106 | Franco Ronaldo | 8 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Lost his manners following impressive pair of wins here. Mobile helps; must have |
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| 9 | | 1200P6 | Mad Mary | 9 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Had too much to do last week after tardy start. Rough hope with gaps from draw. |
| 10 | | 497873 | Whatever It Takes | U1 | Ft | Sailesh Abernethy | Didn't shirk his task a week ago here. Will need similar off the unruly tonight. |
| 11 | | 46X41P | Save A Prayer | U2 | Ft | Michelle Wallis | Smart win 2 back and last week is best forgotten. Has the game to threaten late. |
| Best Bets: Donegal Hill (3), Save A Prayer (11), Franco Ronaldo (8), Money Mayweather (7) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Mad Mary (1-59.8), Mode (2-03.0) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Cyclone Sala (1): HH-Off, Donegal Hill (3): BL-Off, Money Mayweather (7): RD-Off, FD-On Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 9
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BOOK YOUR CHRISTMAS PARTY AT ALEXANDRA PARK MOBILE PACE
$15,000, 3YO & OLDER R35 TO R42, R45 WITH COND., 1609m
For R35 to R42 pacers. Also R45 horses with winning stakes up to and including $8800 for lifetime. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating numbering sequentially from 1.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 60X559 | Little Lily | 1 | Ft | Sheryl Wigg | No luck in the running when last here. Useful prior so include from the ace here |
| 2 | | 355763 | Gotta Go Miki | 2 | Ft | Logan Hollis | Tidy record over the sprint and likely to receive the right trip tonight. Cover. |
| 3 |  | 485842 | Reet Petite | 3 | Ft | Adrienne Matthews | Just thwarted at Camb after a cosy trip. Racing well and needed on combo tickets |
| 4 | | 260722 | Messenger Buoy | 4 | Ft | Nicky Chilcott | Has found one a little better in last two attempts. Should dispute the finish. |
| 5 | | 144344 | Aventador | 5 | Ft | Andre Poutama | No further back than 4th in all 7 starts this campaign. Gate speed crucial here. |
| 6 | | 282516 | Hearts N Aces | 6 | Ft | Benjamin Butcher | Made a mess of his rivals, 2 Oct before sitting parked last week. Draw no assist |
| 7 | | 152422 | Dolly Parton | 7 | Ft | Sailesh Abernethy | Nailed last week after pushing to the front. Should improve sprint record here. |
| 8 | | 65X120 | Georgie Best | 8 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Resumed in style & copped a tough trip when last here. Threat despite marble. |
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| 9 | | 586615 | Waltzing With Miki | 9 | Ft | David Butcher | Distance stats make good reading and he's a genuine type. Can spice up multiples |
| 10 |  | P19086 | Spirited Belle | 10 | Ft | Jay Abernethy | Outclassed in last sprint here and just fair in run since. Hard to recommend. |
| 11 | | 901124 | I'm True Enough | 11 | Ft | Matthew White | Tried hard last week from the trail. This sets up differently but can't ignore. |
| Best Bets: Dolly Parton (7), Georgie Best (8), Messenger Buoy (4), Aventador (5) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Georgie Best (1-56.3), Waltzing With Miki (1-56.4), Messenger Buoy (1-57.2) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Spirited Belle (10): BL-On Legend | |||||||
Runner Index
Abman - Race 3
Alert Mac D - Race 3
Amendment - Race 4
Ankle Tap - Race 5
Aquila - Race 7
Aventador - Race 9
Awesome Choice - Race 3
Barsukov - Race 4
Better Knuckle Up - Race 1
Blazing Louie - Race 7
Bolt For The Hill - Race 6
Captain Sampson - Race 1
Caviar Noire - Race 4
Celtic Prince - Race 2
Chase A Dream - Race 1
Chesinov - Race 8
Conrad H - Race 4
Copy Book Landing - Race 2
Cyclone Rebel - Race 7
Cyclone Sala - Race 8
Dolly Parton - Race 9
Donegal Hill - Race 8
Eye See You - Race 4
Field Of Gold - Race 5
Final Approach - Race 6
Franco Ronaldo - Race 8
Georgie Best - Race 9
Go Jimmy Cassidy - Race 3
Gotta Go Miki - Race 9
Hearts N Aces - Race 9
Horizon - Race 3
I Can Too - Race 7
I'm True Enough - Race 9
Incentivise - Race 7
Little Lily - Race 9
Loteria - Race 6
Love You Infinity - Race 2
Mad Mary - Race 8
Majestic Whizdom - Race 4
Manchester's Moment - Race 8
Memories - Race 4
Merlin - Race 1
Messenger Buoy - Race 9
Mhai Jackie Do - Race 5
Mick Konstantin - Race 7
Midnight Betty - Race 3
Mighty Crunch - Race 5
Military Affair - Race 5
Miss Kawaii - Race 2
M'Lady Mackendon - Race 4
Mode - Race 8
Money Mayweather - Race 8
Mr Miki - Race 7
Muchacho - Race 7
Myles To Go - Race 5
Northview Louie - Race 5
One More Moment - Race 6
Orlando Larry - Race 2
Our Col - Race 6
Pik N Mix - Race 5
Pirayas - Race 2
Power Seeker - Race 2
Pretty Elite - Race 2
Redpark Warrior - Race 6
Reet Petite - Race 9
Sans Au Revoir - Race 4
Santapazienza - Race 6
Save A Prayer - Race 8
Skee Princess - Race 8
Smooth Imari - Race 3
Social Distancing - Race 7
Son Of The Cleaner - Race 6
Sooner The Bettor - Race 1
Spirited Belle - Race 9
St Lucia - Race 5
Sugar Ray Lincoln - Race 7
The Kings Charge - Race 5
Twista - Race 7
Waltzing With Miki - Race 9
Whatever It Takes - Race 8
Yeah Nah - Race 2