Auckland Trotting Club Inc
Friday, 1 November
- Race Number:
- Race 1
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CLASSIQUE LANDSCAPERS AMATEUR DRIVERS MOBILE PACE
$10,000, R35 TO R45 AMATEUR DRIVERS, 1700m
For R35 to R45 pacers. This race is for Amateur Drivers only and has a Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Earnings in the last 4 starts using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 325566 | Bet West | 1 | Ft | Bruce Hadley | Luckless at Camb, 15 Oct. Draw suits and major threat if he can remain handy. |
| 2 |  | 0X5307 | Boot Scootin Boogie | 2 | Ft | James Brownlee | Couldn't clear a pocket at Camb. after breaking prior. First look at Alex Park. |
| 3 |  | 544666 | Lukaku | 3 | Ft | Jeff Darby | Fair in Camb. outings and has been twice placed here. 1st 4 fringes once again. |
| 4 |  | 665643 | Proviseur | 4 | Ft | Craig Sharpe | OK without threatening and often over-races. Going well enough to grab a minor. |
| 5 |  | 232934 | Commander Lincoln | 5 | Ft | Andrew Sharpe | Just one placing here from 4 but overall form solid enough to need consideration |
| 6 |  | 411356 | Desert Dawn | 6 | Ft | Warren Rich | Copped a tough trip, 22 Oct. Mixed record here but looks a solid combo's hope. |
| 7 |  | 814154 | Midfrew Lucre | 7 | Ft | John Kriechbaumer | Consistent performer who can leave the gate when asked. Serious contender. |
| 8 |  | 9X3125 | Sheza Mermaid | 8 | Ft | Kevin Hall | Made up good ground after early trouble at Camb. Should go close despite draw. |
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| 9 |  | 343307 | Gladys Greenland | 9 | Ft | Frank Phelan | 2nd row draw negates her gate speed but with gaps she can play a role tonight. |
| Best Bets: Sheza Mermaid (8), Midfrew Lucre (7), Bet West (1), Desert Dawn (6) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Gladys Greenland (1-55.4), Midfrew Lucre (1-56.0), Boot Scootin Boogie (1-57.1) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 2
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LONE STAR ALEXANDRA PARK NORTHERN METRO SERIES HT 1 HCP TROT
$16,000, 3YO & OLDER R35 TO R50 DISCRETIONARY HANDICAP, 2200m
For R35 to R50 trotters. First 5 placed runners from each heat are automatic qualifiers for the $35,000 Final to be run Friday 8 November 2024. Balance of the field for the final to be selected at the clubs discretion from horses who competed in the Heats. Should a horse win both a heat on Friday November 1, and subsequently the final on Friday 8 November the win in the final will be penalty free. The final will have a maximum back mark of 40m.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 512 | Sunset Hill | 1 | Ft | Todd Macfarlane | Too good here, 18 Oct then bold Camb. 2nd. Breeding suggests he will kick on. EW |
| 2 | | 1X0907 | Eyre I Will | 2 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Plugged from the rear in Akld debut. Should be improved so cover in combo's here |
| 3 |  | 3251X | Aldebaran D B | 3 | Ft | Bernie Hackett | Spelled after 12 July victory here. Placed in 2 recent w'outs. Keep safe fresh. |
| 4 | | 426686 | Brienne | 4 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Solid without threatening in recent efforts here. Outside first 4 prospect again |
| 5 |  | 354216 | Five O'Clock Gerry | 5 | Ft | Tony Cameron | Mile winner two back then battled closer from the rear. Always in the equation. |
| 6 |  | 695X43 | Patrick Mahomes | 6 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Two sound runs this campaign and another placing is within his reach tonight. |
| 7 |  | 804X92 | Kawarau Lil | 7 | Ft | Rhys Fensom | Just denied all-the-way win here, 2 Aug. Early manners the key in a fresh state. |
| 8 |  | 387002 | Bravehearthighlander | U1 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Much better when narrowly missing last week. With full manners looks very hard. |
| 9 |  | 417896 | Hughie Wallace | 1 | 10 | Matthew White | Would have finished closer then 4.1L from winner over mile with gap. Place value |
| 10 | | 521170 | Aradne | 2 | 10 | Crystal Hackett(J) | Rare mistake ended hopes early at Camb. Nice record here and can bounce back. |
| 11 | | 2307X1 | Faith In Manchester | U1 | 10 | Todd Mitchell | Big winner 1st-up for new campaign at Camb. No reason she can't repeat the dose. |
| Best Bets: Faith In Manchester (11), Sunset Hill (1), Bravehearthighlander (8), Aradne (10) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Faith In Manchester (2-01.4), Aradne (2-03.6), Five O'Clock Gerry (2-03.9) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Hughie Wallace (9): FD-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 3
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LATHER UP TENDER CLOSES TONIGHT MOBILE PACE
$15,000, 2YO & OLDER, NON-WINNERS, 2200m
For pacing fillies & mares with no wins for lifetime. Also 3 yrs & older geldings with no wins for lifetime. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Sex (fillies and mares drawn inside geldings ) using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 285439 | Eyeliner | 1 | Ft | Andre Poutama | No danger first-up here, 27 Sept. Bound to be improved and draw helps. Combo's. |
| 2 |  | 53 | Tytate | 2 | Ft | Matthew White | Bold effort when 3rd to The Jolly Roger, 11 Oct. Drawn to go close; nice E/W bet |
| 3 |  | 954X57 | That Is Love | 3 | Ft | James Stormont | Nice run in a fresh state then paced roughly on Tues. Outside place prospect. |
| 4 |  | 905395 | Shontelle | 4 | Ft | Wayne Fausett | Unable to capitalise on a soft trip at Camb, and wider draw hurts. Taking notes. |
| 5 | | 752644 | Little Hoofananny | 5 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Sound in last couple here and may look to go forward early. Place prospect again |
| 6 |  | 2043 | Brittania | 6 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Has done nothing wrong in 4 attempts and looks on the verge of maiden success. |
| 7 |  | 2X3 | Double Parked | 7 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | More than useful from a horror draw, 18 Oct. Same applies tonight but must have. |
| 8 |  | 6 | Loveable Rogue | 8 | Ft | Todd Mitchell | Fair in debut here 3 weeks ago. Will require a few favours from his draw tonight |
| Best Bets: Brittania (6), Tytate (2), Double Parked (7), Eyeliner (1) | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Loveable Rogue (8): RD-On, Shontelle (4): BL-Off Legend | |||||||
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- Race 4
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SPEEDING SPUR TENDER CLOSES TONIGHT TROT
$15,000, NON-WINNERS 2YO & OLDER, 2200m
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 098073 | Heartbreak Hotel | 1 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Solid 3rd after attempting to lead throughout here, 18 Oct. In the minor's mix. |
| 2 |  | 7 | Ironclad | 2 | Ft | Todd Macfarlane | Outfinished on debut at Camb, at long odds. Will need to show improvement here. |
| 3 | | 265X5 | Kenny Hill | 3 | Ft | Todd Mitchell | Fair resumption on 11 Oct here and should strip fitter tonight. Must keep safe. |
| 4 | | 624429 | Play Fast And Loose | 4 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Just denied at Camb. from the pegs prior to losing gait, Tues. Best required. |
| 5 |  | 232066 | Boss Jo | 5 | Ft | Neita Balle(J) | Didn't show enough zip at Camb. but has placed half her starts here. Place spice |
| 6 |  | 744X2 | Illicit Love | 6 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Best of the rest resuming here, 11 Oct. Major prospect with natural improvement. |
| 7 |  | 9X4033 | Hayley Mhor | U1 | Ft | James Stormont | Game runs to place at Camb. Galloped when last here; manners key to hopes. |
| 8 |  | 364369 | Dolly P | U2 | Ft | Maria Perriton | Left posted after improving wide, 25 Oct. Stretched to clear maidens at start 60 |
| 9 |  | 9 | Maitresse | U3 | Ft | ||
| 10 |  | P5X635 | Jewel Ellery | U4 | Ft | Taitlyn Hanara(J) | Closer in latest Camb. run after missing away. Would pay to throw into combo's. |
| Best Bets: Illicit Love (6), Boss Jo (5), Jewel Ellery (10) | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Dolly P (8): FD-Off, RD-On, ACD-On Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 5
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SWEET LOU TENDER CLOSES TONIGHT 1-2 WIN MOBILE PACE
$15,000, 2YO & OLDER, WITH COND., 1700m
For pacers with 1 to 2 wins for lifetime. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 425530 | Clouding Over | 1 | Ft | Jim Cole | Off the scene for 2 months after a good run of form. First 4 claims from the ace |
| 2 |  | 055245 | Dear God | 2 | Ft | Jay Abernethy | Back after getting rough early over 1609m, 25 Oct. Offers place value tonight. |
| 3 | | 649166 | Mack Pack | 3 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Gathered in after leading in latest runs and needs more grit at the business end |
| 4 | | 0603X3 | Mantra | 4 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Tidy resumption finishing just 1.5L from a smart type, 25 Oct. Quin's and tri's. |
| 5 | | 174243 | It's Nae Or Never | 5 | Ft | Nicky Chilcott | Very consistent at Camb. but will need to improve on a lean record here to place |
| 6 |  | 05562P | Double Quick | 6 | Ft | Todd Macfarlane | Off her game, 18 Oct following a gritty 2nd. Can go close despite wide marble. |
| 7 | | 3114 | Beetastic | 7 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Group success in just her 3rd start and sound in run since. Can overcome draw. |
| Best Bets: Beetastic (7), Mantra (4), Double Quick (6), Dear God (2) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Double Quick (1-55.2), It's Nae Or Never (1-58.4), Dear God (1-59.3) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Double Quick (6): RD-On, Mack Pack (3): SL-Off, BL-On Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 6
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HYDROFLOW NORTHERN METRO TROTTERS SERIES HEAT 2 HCP TROT
$16,000, 3YO & OLDER R52 TO R75 DISCRETIONARY HANDICAP, 2200m
For R52 to R75 trotters. First 5 placed runners from each heat are automatic qualifiers for the $35,000 Final to be run Friday 8 November 2024. Balance of the field for the final to be selected at the clubs discretion from horses who competed in the Heats. Should a horse win both a heat on Friday November 1, and subsequently the final on Friday 8 November the win in the final will be penalty free. The final will have a maximum back mark of 40m.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 274243 | Regal Girl | 1 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Another bold run to snare 3rd last week and a always in the quin's and tri's mix |
| 2 |  | 241578 | Saninarmbro | 2 | Ft | Roydon Downey | OK after going off-stride early over the mile, 18 Oct. Meets some nice types. |
| 3 |  | X21X87 | Fearless | 3 | Ft | Josh Dickie | No danger in two starts in the North but has had strong support. Combo's spice. |
| 4 | | 213X52 | Halberg | 1 | 10 | Zachary Butcher | Strong from the ace draw over 1609m last week. One of many winner prospects. |
| 5 | | 625885 | Monarch Hill | 2 | 10 | Tony Cameron | Has had a month off and good enough to show up in a fresh state with her best. |
| 6 |  | 441281 | Manchester In Time | 3 | 10 | Sailesh Abernethy | Left nothing to chance winning at Camb. emphatically. Don't underestimate here. |
| 7 |  | 9X1113 | Pantani | U1 | 10 | David Butcher | Didn't get all favours attempting 4 on the bounce here, 13 Sept. Hard to contain |
| 8 | | X3113X | Paramount Kiwi | 1 | 25 | Matthew White | In terrific form last campaign which ended in mid-May. W'out winner; clear hope. |
| 9 |  | 3X483X | High Energy | 2 | 25 | Crystal Hackett(J) | Back on a new campaign and 2nd to #8 in recent w'out. Sure to have support. |
| 10 |  | 36203D | Iron Love | 3 | 25 | Todd Mitchell | Broke after being headed last week. Would need best from the 25m handicap. |
| 11 | | 1X1X44 | Dream Of You | U1 | 25 | Derek Balle | Made ground from hopeless spot a week ago. Will be seeking the last say; danger. |
| Best Bets: Pantani (7), Paramount Kiwi (8), Dream Of You (11), Halberg (4) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Pantani (2-01.7), Halberg (2-03.1), Dream Of You (2-03.1) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 7
- Race Time:
THE ALEX BAR & EATERY NORTHERN METRO SERIES HT 1 MOB PACE
$16,000, 3YO & OLDER R43 TO R51 MOBILE, 2200m
For R43 to R51 3yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid. Heats & Final limited to 12 starters. First 5 placed runners from each heat are automatic qualifiers for the $35,000 Final to be run Friday 8 November2024. Balance of the field for the final to be selected at the clubs discretion from horses who competed in the Heats. Should a horse win both a heat on Friday November 1, and subsequently the final on Friday 8 November the win in the final will be penalty free.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 473X54 | Diamonds Are Forever | 1 | Ft | Todd Mitchell | Sound since resuming and aided by the ace draw again here. Tri's and first 4's. |
| 2 | | X52212 | Potter | 2 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Fought when headed here, 18 Oct. Drawn to lead and should give a strong sight. |
| 3 | | 5343P5 | Always B Stunning | 3 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Tidy when finally getting a gap here over the mile, 25 Oct. Can boost exotics. |
| 4 | | 305517 | Tugawar | 4 | Ft | Jay Abernethy | Not a long way off rivals when 7th here, 18 Oct. Tough Camb. win prior. First 4s |
| 5 | | 19X4 | Matai Phil | 5 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Had his chance first-up last week but likely improver and would pay to include. |
| 6 |  | 158301 | Fifth And Final | 6 | Ft | Sailesh Abernethy | Upset winner over Potter when last here. Wide marble again but in the equation. |
| 7 |  | 381686 | What A Minx | 7 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Sound in latest couple but would need to show more at business end to feature. |
| 8 | | 8X4347 | Minjee | 8 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Battled well from the trail over 18 Oct. mile. Draw against but not without hope |
| Best Bets: Potter (2), Fifth And Final (6), Matai Phil (5), Always B Stunning (3) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Fifth And Final (1-57.3), Diamonds Are Forever (1-58.7), Tugawar (1-58.9) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Horse Movements: What A Minx to Sean McCaffrey at Tamahere | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 8
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BRECKON FARMS NORTHERN METRO PACERS SERIES HEAT 2 MOB PACE
$16,000, 3YO & OLDER R53 TO R63 MOBILE, 2200m
For R53 to R63 3yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid. Heats & Final limited to 12 starters. First 5 placed runners from each heat are automatic qualifiers for the $35,000 Final to be run Friday 8 November2024. Balance of the field for the final to be selected at the clubs discretion from horses who competed in the Heats. Should a horse win both a heat on Friday November 1, and subsequently the final on Friday 8 November the win in the final will be penalty free.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 386711 | C U There | 1 | Ft | Neita Balle(J) | Too sharp for her Camb. rivals during Oct. and has won here. Place from the ace. |
| 2 |  | 070X74 | Le Major | 2 | Ft | James Stormont | Improved nicely to complete first 4 over 1609m, 25 Oct. Expect a strong back-up. |
| 3 | | 214222 | Hawkeye Pierce | 3 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Has found 1 better in last 3 runs but does land a closer alley tonight. Top pick |
| 4 |  | X21222 | Always B Elite | 4 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Game mile efforts furthered strong form-line this campaign. Each-way all day. |
| 5 | | 86731X | The Mighty Sully | 5 | Ft | Matthew White | Too slick from the front at Camb. prior to spell. 2nd in 24 Oct w'out. Consider. |
| 6 | | 017661 | Louezyana | 6 | Ft | David Butcher | Heads-up drive secured success last week and he's a threat again despite marble. |
| 7 | | 83X732 | Village Rebel | 7 | Ft | Sailesh Abernethy | Best of Jollimont's rivals over mile last week improving record here. Tough draw |
| Best Bets: Hawkeye Pierce (3), Always B Elite (4), Le Major (2), C U There (1) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Village Rebel (1-56.9), Louezyana (1-57.2), Hawkeye Pierce (1-57.6) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 9
- Race Time:
SPEND MELBOURNE CUP DAY AT THE ALEX 2 YO MOB TROT
$15,000, 2YO MOBILE, 1700m
For 2-year-old trotters. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 229 | Hillbilly | 1 | Ft | ||
| 2 | | 31 | Ocean Eyes | 2 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Took advantage of a cosy trip to win here, 4 Oct. Drawn to figure strongly again |
| 3 | | 11 | Ya Eejit Ya | 3 | Ft | Emily Johnson(J) | Attempts to remain unbeaten tonight after wins over stablemate (#1). Must have. |
| 4 | | 586X8 | Final Approach | U1 | Ft | Todd Mitchell | Had support when blowing the start back on 11 Oct, fresh. Manners obvious key. |
| 5 | | 31 | Rubble On The Double | U2 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Winner at start 2 after leading out at Camb. This harder and minor's look best. |
| Best Bets: Ya Eejit Ya (3), Ocean Eyes (2), Rubble On The Double (5) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Ya Eejit Ya (2-02.8) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
Runner Index
Aldebaran D B - Race 2
Always B Elite - Race 8
Always B Stunning - Race 7
Aradne - Race 2
Beetastic - Race 5
Bet West - Race 1
Boot Scootin Boogie - Race 1
Boss Jo - Race 4
Bravehearthighlander - Race 2
Brienne - Race 2
Brittania - Race 3
Clouding Over - Race 5
Commander Lincoln - Race 1
C U There - Race 8
Dear God - Race 5
Desert Dawn - Race 1
Diamonds Are Forever - Race 7
Dolly P - Race 4
Double Parked - Race 3
Double Quick - Race 5
Dream Of You - Race 6
Eyeliner - Race 3
Eyre I Will - Race 2
Faith In Manchester - Race 2
Fearless - Race 6
Fifth And Final - Race 7
Final Approach - Race 9
Five O'Clock Gerry - Race 2
Gladys Greenland - Race 1
Halberg - Race 6
Hawkeye Pierce - Race 8
Hayley Mhor - Race 4
Heartbreak Hotel - Race 4
High Energy - Race 6
Hillbilly - Race 9
Hughie Wallace - Race 2
Illicit Love - Race 4
Ironclad - Race 4
Iron Love - Race 6
It's Nae Or Never - Race 5
Jewel Ellery - Race 4
Kawarau Lil - Race 2
Kenny Hill - Race 4
Le Major - Race 8
Little Hoofananny - Race 3
Louezyana - Race 8
Loveable Rogue - Race 3
Lukaku - Race 1
Mack Pack - Race 5
Maitresse - Race 4
Manchester In Time - Race 6
Mantra - Race 5
Matai Phil - Race 7
Midfrew Lucre - Race 1
Minjee - Race 7
Monarch Hill - Race 6
Ocean Eyes - Race 9
Pantani - Race 6
Paramount Kiwi - Race 6
Patrick Mahomes - Race 2
Play Fast And Loose - Race 4
Potter - Race 7
Proviseur - Race 1
Regal Girl - Race 6
Rubble On The Double - Race 9
Saninarmbro - Race 6
Sheza Mermaid - Race 1
Shontelle - Race 3
Sunset Hill - Race 2
That Is Love - Race 3
The Mighty Sully - Race 8
Tugawar - Race 7
Tytate - Race 3
Village Rebel - Race 8
What A Minx - Race 7
Ya Eejit Ya - Race 9