Auckland Trotting Club Inc
Friday, 29 November
- Race Number:
- Race 1
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THE ALEX BAR & EATERY MOBILE PACE
$17,000, 2YO & OLDER R41 TO R54, 1700m
For R41 to R54 pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 491663 | Mack Pack | 1 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Earned his first placing here on 1 Nov in 7-horse line-up. Fringe first 4 hope. |
| 2 | | 14 | Gotta Go Miki | 2 | Ft | Logan Hollis | Game 1st-up winner at Camb. and battled solidly from tough trip after. Combo's. |
| 3 |  | 312 | Chase Me | 3 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Beaten but far from disgraced 3 weeks ago here. Should atone from handier alley. |
| 4 |  | 955147 | Tyson | 4 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Forget his last run here and 4th following maiden win was sound. In minor's mix. |
| 5 |  | 552451 | Dear God | 5 | Ft | Jay Abernethy | Dictated over this trip, 1 Nov. This is harder but does possess good gate speed. |
| 6 | | 434388 | Leo Lincoln | 6 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Luckless here, 30 Aug before a miss from wide barrier. Likely to require favours |
| 7 |  | 221281 | Potter | 7 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Capitalised on a soft trip to score at Camb. Tough draw to overcome; 1st 4 hope. |
| 8 |  | 174129 | You Little Beauty | 8 | Ft | David Butcher | Undone early last week after strong run of form. Quin's and tri's from wide draw |
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| 9 |  | X54662 | Diamonds Are Forever | 9 | Ft | Todd Mitchell | Bold 2nd at Camb. and should secure a cushy trip. Combo's spice with late gaps. |
| Best Bets: Chase Me (3), You Little Beauty (8), Diamonds Are Forever (9), Gotta Go Miki (2) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: You Little Beauty (1-55.1), Dear God (1-57.0), Chase Me (1-57.6) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Leo Lincoln (6): BL-Off, Tyson (4): P-Off Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 2
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BORDER FENCING SERVICES HANDICAP TROT
$15,000, 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 073D27 | Heartbreak Hotel | 1 | Ft | Dylan Ferguson | Manners lacking last week after just being denied prior. Can give a good sight. |
| 2 |  | 229 | Hillbilly | 2 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Off his game when last here after a brace of 2nd's to start career. Combos cover |
| 3 |  | 0 | Veronica Jane | 3 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Got it wrong on debut last week at long odds. Happy taking notes again tonight. |
| 4 |  | 403338 | Hayley Mhor | U1 | Ft | ||
| 5 |  | 807X72 | Busy Canoodling | U2 | Ft | David Butcher | Driven forward a week ago and closed nicely from trail. Tri's and first 4's here |
| 6 |  | 675502 | Helsingor | 1 | 30 | Sailesh Abernethy | Better when 2nd at Camb, 15 Nov. Yet to fill a placing here in 14 starts. Risk. |
| 7 |  | 5120 | Sunset Hill | 2 | 30 | Todd Macfarlane | Backed up maiden win with 2nd before breaking 4 weeks ago. Offers value tonight. |
| 8 |  | 643691 | Dolly P | U1 | 30 | Maria Perriton | Got her breakthrough win at start 60 and gives 30m to half her rivals. Stretched |
| 9 |  | 505007 | Fight For Freedom | U2 | 30 | Roydon Downey | Found the line with purpose here, 8 Nov. Similar effort puts him right in this. |
| 10 |  | X20671 | Loteria | U3 | 30 | Josh Dickie | Rewarded her loyal fans winning last week and can repeat the dose with manners. |
| 11 |  | 00X980 | Itbetterbenow | U4 | 30 | Bernie Hackett | Yet to fire this campaign and will need to show improvement from Camb. efforts. |
| Best Bets: Loteria (10), Fight For Freedom (9), Sunset Hill (7) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Dolly P (2-07.7), Sunset Hill (2-08.2), Loteria (2-08.2) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Busy Canoodling (5): FD-Off, Heartbreak Hotel (1): BL-Off, P-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 3
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CHALLENGE GLOBAL LOGISTICS 2YO MOBILE PACE
$15,000, NON-WINNERS 2YO, 1700m
For 2-year-old pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 2X | Greased Lightnin | 1 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Run down on debut back in June. Sure to attract support fresh from the ace draw |
| 2 | | 45X3 | Debbie Lincoln | 2 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Bold resumption a week ago and from closer marble she looks a major protagonist. |
| 3 |  | 053523 | Beachbreak | 3 | Ft | Kristina Denifostova(J) | Racing in fine fettle and likely to press forward again from better alley. E/W., |
| 4 | | 6X2306 | Beaudiene Hunter | 4 | Ft | David Butcher | First run in the North after 2 placings. Can't be overlooked on exotic tickets. |
| 5 |  | 6 | Makorori | 5 | Ft | Nicky Chilcott | Did a solid job from impossible marble at Camb. first-up. Adds to the minors mix |
| 6 |  | X98064 | Tyron's Connoisseur | 6 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Tidy run a week ago here and faces same task from wide alley. Tri's & first 4's. |
| 7 | | 5 | Miki Flybye | 7 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Caught the eye finishing 5th on debut, 8 Nov. Despite draw he can take this out. |
| 8 | | 264435 | Princess Lisa | 8 | Ft | Sailesh Abernethy | Mid-race break no help last week. Solid performer but stretched by wide marble. |
| Best Bets: Greased Lightnin (1), Miki Flybye (7), Beachbreak (3), Debbie Lincoln (2) | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Greased Lightnin (1): BL-Off Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 4
- Race Time:
NZ STAFF - NORTHERN METRO TROTTERS SERIES FINAL HCP TROT
$35,000, 3YO & OLDER R35 TO R53 SPECIAL HANDICAP, 2200m
For R35 to R53 trotters. Front: R35 to R40. 10m: R41 to R50. 20m: R51 to R53. Eligible to nominate: Any horse who started in a heat run on 22 November 2024. Should a horse win both a heat, and subsequently the final on Friday 29 November the win in the final will be penalty free.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 907383 | Eyre I Will | 1 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Two 3rd's either side of a miss here when breaking. Claims with a clean getaway. |
| 2 |  | 524477 | Barsukov | 1 | 10 | Emily Johnson(J) | OK last week after having his chance. Will need more zip to play a major part. |
| 3 | | 170507 | Aradne | 2 | 10 | Michelle Wallis | Just fair a week ago and form overall has tapered off. Requires more to feature. |
| 4 | | 271662 | Jasinova | 3 | 10 | Luk Chin | Nabbed over this trip a week ago and finding preferred role in front. In the mix |
| 5 |  | 574242 | Romeo Foxtrot | 4 | 10 | Nicky Chilcott | Racing with real purpose again and won't be at such generous odds tonight. Cover |
| 6 | | 421550 | Yurok | 5 | 10 | Sailesh Abernethy | Failed to spark from the pegs last week and requires favours to play a part here |
| 7 |  | 7160X5 | Kaipaki Jack | 6 | 10 | Peter Ferguson | Strong resumption 7 days ago after securing a pegs run. Likely to be improved. |
| 8 |  | 578378 | Saninarmbro | 7 | 10 | Roydon Downey | Less than 5L from winner last week without looking likely. Rough place prospect. |
| 9 | | 002204 | Bravehearthighlander | U1 | 10 | Andre Poutama | Brave 4th last week after doing plenty of work. Clear hope if he stays trotting |
| 10 | | 216159 | Five O'Clock Gerry | 1 | 20 | Todd Macfarlane | Held up from back in the field a week ago and will need to find a handier spot. |
| 11 |  | 33X525 | One More Moment | 2 | 20 | James Stormont | In good touch this campaign and not far off another win. A must for all tickets. |
| 12 |  | 271333 | Belle Neige | 3 | 20 | Todd Mitchell | Big effort again last week and fully deserves a winning turn. Major contender. |
| 13 | | 143210 | Viscount Mackendon | 4 | 20 | Crystal Hackett(J) | Didn't get all favours a week ago following strong win. Deserves support again. |
| Best Bets: Belle Neige (12), One More Moment (11), Bravehearthighlander (9), Romeo Foxtrot (5) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Barsukov (2-03.3), Yurok (2-03.3), Aradne (2-03.6) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Barsukov (2): NW-Off, Saninarmbro (8): P-Off, BL-On Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 5
- Race Time:
BLUECHIP IT MOBILE PACE
$15,000, 4YO & OLDER R36 TO R50 JUNIOR DRIVERS, 2200m
For R36 to 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. The winner will get a rating penalty free win if driven by a Junior Driver, and has not previously won a drivers rating penalty free race this season. Restricted to those horses who have not previously won a Penalty Free Drivers Race this season.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 293453 | Commander Lincoln | 1 | Ft | Nathan Delany(J) | Did a good job off 2nd row 2 weeks ago and has place claims if he remains handy. |
| 2 |  | 756234 | Watch Your Back | 2 | Ft | Emily Johnson(J) | Reeled in at Camb. 2 weeks ago & in the right form to utilise another handy draw |
| 3 | | 531223 | Messenger Buoy | 3 | Ft | Leah Hibell(J) | Strong Camb. displays since showing his first sign of form on this course. Cover |
| 4 | | 297226 | Cyren Shard | 4 | Ft | Kristina Denifostova(J) | Beaten fave here, 22 Nov after brace of 2nd's. Same marble tonight; minor's best |
| 5 |  | 52X121 | Heaven High | 5 | Ft | Monika Ranger(J) | Promising type who must be given due consideration despite no Alex Park form. |
| 6 | | 3P5351 | Always B Stunning | 6 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Broke through last week with good tough win. Sure to be prominent once again. |
| 7 |  | 466832 | Barbarossa | 7 | Ft | Kate Coppins(J) | Gritty placings at good odds in recent runs. Keep safe from another wide alley. |
| 8 | | 330761 | Gladys Greenland | 8 | Ft | Taitlyn Hanara(J) | Dominated from handier alley, 15 Nov. justifying support at Camb. This harder. |
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| 9 | | 510472 | Always B Charlie | 9 | Ft | ||
| 10 |  | 632475 | Conrad H | U1 | Ft | Neita Balle(J) | Honest performer who can sprint hard when covered up. Requiring late gaps. |
| Best Bets: Always B Stunning (6), Heaven High (5), Barbarossa (7), Messenger Buoy (3) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Always B Stunning (1-57.5), Heaven High (1-58.4), Barbarossa (1-58.7) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 6
- Race Time:
FRANKLIN TROTTERS COUNTRY CUP HANDICAP TROT
$20,000, R49 TO R77 DISCRETIONARY, 2700m
For R49 to R77 trotters. A Northern Regional Trotters Cup Qualifier.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 8446X0 | Royal Action | 1 | Ft | Lyn Neal | Luckless resuming a week ago at long odds. Likely to need another run under belt |
| 2 |  | X87944 | Fearless | 2 | Ft | Sheryl Wigg | Improving nicely this campaign and off the front must be included on all tickets |
| 3 | | 264962 | Sans Au Revoir | 3 | Ft | Roydon Downey | Just thwarted 3 week ago here and won't mind the extra 500m tonight. Minors hope |
| 4 |  | 461469 | Castana | 1 | 10 | David McGowan | False start didn't help last week. 3-time winner this trip and offers some value |
| 5 |  | 311088 | Taylad To Use | 2 | 10 | Todd Macfarlane | OK after an early mistake, 22 Nov. Needs to recover his best to threaten tonight |
| 6 | | 210539 | Kimkar Dash | 3 | 10 | Neita Balle(J) | Never happy in last attempt here after some useful form prior. Can bounce back. |
| 7 |  | 0259X4 | Con Grazia Love | 4 | 10 | Maurice McKendry | Beaut resumption a week ago and an obvious hope tonight with natural improvement |
| 8 |  | 152781 | Lord Popinjay | U1 | 10 | Monika Ranger(J) | Authoritative victory at Camb. Usually a safe beginner who can get handy early. |
| 9 | | 6203D6 | Iron Love | 1 | 20 | Crystal Hackett(J) | Strong runs when able to hold his gait since crossing the Tasman. In the contest |
| 10 | | X44107 | Dream Of You | U1 | 30 | Derek Balle | Ran on nicely over shorter trip last week. Classy type and can have the last say |
| Best Bets: Dream Of You (10), Con Grazia Love (7), Fearless (2), Iron Love (9) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Taylad To Use (2-02.1), Kimkar Dash (2-03.7), Lord Popinjay (2-04.3) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Iron Love (9): RD-Off, FD-On Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 7
- Race Time:
FRANKLIN PACERS COUNTRY CUP HANDICAP PACE
$25,000, R62 TO R73 DISCRETIONARY, 2700m
For R62 to R73 pacers. This race is also a Northern Regional Pacers Cup Qualifier
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 617877 | Fernleigh Cash | 1 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Little has gone his way since winning here in Aug. Minor's hope off front tape. |
| 2 |  | 5X7853 | Miki Shan | 2 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Gritty placing behind Claude at Camb. Tidy record here and offers combo's value. |
| 3 | | 212531 | Claude | 3 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Never tested from the front at Camb, 15 Nov. This tougher but won't shirk task. |
| 4 | | 441412 | Invisible | 1 | 10 | Crystal Hackett(J) | Took advantage of a skirmish to go close last week. Can't be overlooked tonight. |
| 5 |  | 8X6716 | Jolimont | 1 | 20 | David Butcher | Too far back at Camb. after early check. Strong mile win here prior; clear hope. |
| 6 | | 335353 | Lady Of The Light | 2 | 20 | Monika Ranger(J) | Game 3rd over the sprint here last week. Yet to win this trip but in minors mix |
| 7 | | 732318 | Village Rebel | U1 | 20 | Sailesh Abernethy | Hopes ended early last week. Big win prior in lesser grade and can measure up. |
| Best Bets: Jolimont (5), Village Rebel (7), Invisible (4), Miki Shan (2) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Jolimont (1-58.1), Fernleigh Cash (2-02.1), Miki Shan (2-02.3) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 8
- Race Time:
RODEWALD CONSULTING - NORTHERN METRO PACERS FINAL MOB PACE
$35,000, 3YO & OLDER R35 TO R56 MOBILE, 2200m
For R35 to R56 3yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid. Eligible to nominate: Any horse who started in a heat run on 22 November 2024. Should a horse win both a heat, and subsequently the final on Friday 29 November the win in the final will be penalty free.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 304643 | Clouding Over | 1 | Ft | Jim Cole | Racing well and another ace draw beckons tonight. Place hope with a pegs passage |
| 2 | | 3X3245 | Mantra | 2 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Continues to go close this campaign and from another handy marble needs covering |
| 3 |  | 670X16 | Major Tommy | 3 | Ft | ||
| 4 | | 533614 | McKendrick | 4 | Ft | Monika Ranger(J) | Potent finish to win two back then driven with purpose a week ago. In the mix. |
| 5 | | 674935 | Secrets Abound | 5 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Battled away without landing a knockout blow last week. Fringe first 4 prospect. |
| 6 | | 711473 | C U There | 6 | Ft | Neita Balle(J) | Boosted exotics with her 3rd last week and will be attractive odds again. Spice. |
| 7 |  | 5X2116 | Franco Santana | 7 | Ft | Sailesh Abernethy | Never likely from 8 last week after impressive winning brace. The horse to beat. |
| 8 |  | 423792 | Joes Rock | 8 | Ft | David Butcher | Tried hard after working hard last week. Must overcome tough marble to feature. |
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| 9 | | 2X314 | Double Parked | 9 | Ft | Todd Mitchell | Fought hard after unsuccessful bid for the front, 22 Nov. Threat with some space |
| 10 | | 117358 | Upstage | 10 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Couldn't run on from the rear a week ago. Ok prior but others look better hopes. |
| 11 | | 686561 | What A Minx | 11 | Ft | Emily Johnson(J) | Came with the winning run last week after a few luckless efforts. Can double up. |
| 12 | | 750511 | Hezasweetie | 12 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Too strong again last week and despite the draw will carry strong support here. |
| Best Bets: Franco Santana (7), What A Minx (11), Hezasweetie (12), Double Parked (9) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: McKendrick (1-57.3), Joes Rock (1-57.8), What A Minx (1-58.5) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 9
- Race Time:
AUCKLAND CO-OP TAXIS 300-3000 MOBILE PACE
$15,000, NON-WINNERS 2YO & OLDER, 2200m
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | X74334 | Franco Salah | 1 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Returns here from close Camb. attempts seeking his first course cheque. Threat. |
| 2 | | 66X22 | Kevin Kline | 2 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Fought hard last week after receiving every opportunity. Looks half the quinella |
| 3 |  | 424475 | Tuareg | 3 | Ft | Nathan Delany(J) | Solid without looking a winner last week. Always a contender for a minor prize. |
| 4 | | 87234 | Mary Magdalene | 4 | Ft | Sailesh Abernethy | First attempt here after two Camb. placings. Likely to go forward; exotics hope. |
| 5 | | The Rascal | 5 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Yet to beat a horse home in two trial's. Be guided by market moves on debut. | |
| 6 | | 690 | Lou Will | 6 | Ft | ||
| 7 | | X72225 | Spirited Peggy | 7 | Ft | Monika Ranger(J) | Run of 2nd's ended, 15 Nov. and she will need to show her best from widest alley |
| Best Bets: Kevin Kline (2), Franco Salah (1), Mary Magdalene (4), The Rascal (5) | |||||||
Runner Index
Always B Charlie - Race 5
Always B Stunning - Race 5
Aradne - Race 4
Barbarossa - Race 5
Barsukov - Race 4
Beachbreak - Race 3
Beaudiene Hunter - Race 3
Belle Neige - Race 4
Bravehearthighlander - Race 4
Busy Canoodling - Race 2
Castana - Race 6
Chase Me - Race 1
Claude - Race 7
Clouding Over - Race 8
Commander Lincoln - Race 5
Con Grazia Love - Race 6
Conrad H - Race 5
C U There - Race 8
Cyren Shard - Race 5
Dear God - Race 1
Debbie Lincoln - Race 3
Diamonds Are Forever - Race 1
Dolly P - Race 2
Double Parked - Race 8
Dream Of You - Race 6
Eyre I Will - Race 4
Fearless - Race 6
Fernleigh Cash - Race 7
Fight For Freedom - Race 2
Five O'Clock Gerry - Race 4
Franco Salah - Race 9
Franco Santana - Race 8
Gladys Greenland - Race 5
Gotta Go Miki - Race 1
Greased Lightnin - Race 3
Hayley Mhor - Race 2
Heartbreak Hotel - Race 2
Heaven High - Race 5
Helsingor - Race 2
Hezasweetie - Race 8
Hillbilly - Race 2
Invisible - Race 7
Iron Love - Race 6
Itbetterbenow - Race 2
Jasinova - Race 4
Joes Rock - Race 8
Jolimont - Race 7
Kaipaki Jack - Race 4
Kevin Kline - Race 9
Kimkar Dash - Race 6
Lady Of The Light - Race 7
Leo Lincoln - Race 1
Lord Popinjay - Race 6
Loteria - Race 2
Lou Will - Race 9
Mack Pack - Race 1
Major Tommy - Race 8
Makorori - Race 3
Mantra - Race 8
Mary Magdalene - Race 9
McKendrick - Race 8
Messenger Buoy - Race 5
Miki Flybye - Race 3
Miki Shan - Race 7
One More Moment - Race 4
Potter - Race 1
Princess Lisa - Race 3
Romeo Foxtrot - Race 4
Royal Action - Race 6
Saninarmbro - Race 4
Sans Au Revoir - Race 6
Secrets Abound - Race 8
Spirited Peggy - Race 9
Sunset Hill - Race 2
Taylad To Use - Race 6
The Rascal - Race 9
Tuareg - Race 9
Tyron's Connoisseur - Race 3
Tyson - Race 1
Upstage - Race 8
Veronica Jane - Race 2
Village Rebel - Race 7
Viscount Mackendon - Race 4
Watch Your Back - Race 5
What A Minx - Race 8
You Little Beauty - Race 1
Yurok - Race 4