Auckland Trotting Club Inc
- Race Number:
- Race 1
- Race Time:
LONE STAR ALEX PARK - NORTHERN METRO SERIES HEAT 1 HCP TROT
$16,000, R35 TO R49 SPECIAL HANDICAP, 2200m
For R35 to R49 trotters. Front: R35 to R40. 10m: R41 to R49. First 5 placed runners from each heat are automatic qualifiers for the $35,000 Final to be run Tues 31 December 2024. Balance of the field for the final should this be required at the discretion of the club. Should a horse win both a heat, and subsequently the final on Tues 31 December the win in the final will be penalty free.
Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 738392 | Eyre I Will | 1 | Ft | Sailesh Abernethy | Stout placing a week ago from same barrier spot. Should prove competitive again. | |
2 | 266866 | Brienne | 2 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Has had a freshen up since a run of battling efforts. Capable of boosting minors | |
3 | 500774 | Fight For Freedom | 3 | Ft | Todd Macfarlane | Lacked dash last week and would require an improved performance to feature. | |
4 | 777509 | Bangkok Betty | 4 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Has proved disappointing over Spring but this field isn't deep. Best goes close. | |
5 | 2218 | Eye See You | 1 | 10 | |||
6 | 453490 | Emily Bay | 2 | 10 | Andre Poutama | Never a danger after rare mistake, 6 Dec. She's a must for all combination bets. | |
7 | 837846 | Saninarmbro | 3 | 10 | Roydon Downey | 5L from Gold Bullion last week is solid form for this assignment. Place prospect | |
8 | 447708 | Barsukov | 4 | 10 | Luk Chin | No joy in recent starts and despite the weaker field needs to show more zip here | |
9 | 7X3780 | A Trophy Wife | 5 | 10 | Maurice McKendry | Early mistake was her undoing last week. Clear player in this line-up; each-way. | |
Best Bets: A Trophy Wife (9), Eyre I Will (1), Emily Bay (6) | |||||||
Best Mile Rates: Barsukov (2-03.3), Bangkok Betty (2-04.3), Saninarmbro (2-04.6) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
Gear Changes: A Trophy Wife (9): BL-Off, Bangkok Betty (4): BL-Off, Barsukov (8): RD-Off, BL-On, Emily Bay (6): BL-Off Legend |
- Race Number:
- Race 2
- Race Time:
DUNSTAN - NORTHERN METRO PACERS SERIES HT 1 MOB PACE
$16,000, 3YO & OLDER R40 TO R49 MOBILE, 1700m
For R40 to R49 pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid. First 5 placed runners from each heat are automatic qualifiers for the $35,000 Final to be run Tues 31 December 2024. Balance of the field for the final should this be required at the discretion of the club. Should a horse win both a heat and subsequently the final on Tues 31 December the win in the final will be penalty free.
Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 644319 | Little Hoofananny | 1 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Beaten by the draw last week following game win. Don't discount from the ace. | |
2 | 324543 | Mantra | 2 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Closed nicely from the back to snare another minor 7 days ago. Drawn to feature. | |
3 | 2X1211 | Heaven High | 3 | Ft | Monika Ranger(J) | Beaten just once in 4 runs this campaign & too good for #10 when last here. Yes. | |
4 | 725124 | Waltzing With Miki | 4 | Ft | David Butcher | Bold 4th from wide marble, 6 Dec. In good touch and handily drawn. Must include. | |
5 | 335507 | Ultimate Racy Girl | 5 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Found the going tough at Add. 12 cheques from starts here & can boost exotics. | |
6 | 5158X5 | Spirit Of Waiheke | 6 | Ft | Matthew White | No luck resuming here back on 22 Nov. Could slip under the punters guards here. | |
7 | 145 | Gotta Go Miki | 7 | Ft | Logan Hollis | Beating but not disgraced since taking maiden on debut. Minor's best from draw. | |
8 | 2X3147 | Double Parked | 8 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Didn't get a crack at them from 2nd row, 29 Nov. Requires luck from widest alley | |
---------------------------- Second Line ---------------------------- | |||||||
9 | 524519 | Dear God | 9 | Ft | |||
10 | P53512 | Always B Stunning | 10 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Best of Heaven High's rivals, 29 Nov after tough win. Draw ok and she's a danger | |
11 | 438873 | Leo Lincoln | 11 | Ft | Blair Orange | Fought well behind stablemate last week. Follows out likely fav and can place. | |
12 | 301240 | Fifth And Final | 12 | Ft | Sailesh Abernethy | Little offered 7 days ago here after run of good form. Faces a tough ask tonight | |
Best Bets: Heaven High (3), Always B Stunning (10), Waltzing With Miki (4), Mantra (2) | |||||||
Best Mile Rates: Always B Stunning (1-54.4), Leo Lincoln (1-57.9), Ultimate Racy Girl (2-01.4) [races less or equal 2000m] |
- Race Number:
- Race 3
- Race Time:
MANGERE LAWN CEMETERY 2YO MOBILE PACE
$15,000, 2YO, 1700m
For 2-year-old pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Winning Stakes then Sex (fillies drawn inside colts and geldings) using the track grid.
Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | X23063 | Beaudiene Hunter | 1 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Found the pegs when last here and tried hard. Cover in combo's from the ace draw | |
2 | 6X2215 | Kevin Kline | 2 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Mid-race break proved too hard to overcome last week. Minor's hope with manners. | |
3 | 233937 | Confederate | 3 | Ft | Bob Butt | Solid behind a smart type on Cup Day and bags a rare marble here. Nice E/W bet. | |
4 | 514782 | Tyson | 4 | Ft | Blair Orange | Game run a week ago when 2nd but does mix his form. Combo's with best effort. | |
5 | 753241 | Aventador | 5 | Ft | Tony Cameron | Deserved his success here, 8 Nov after dominating from the front. In minor's mix | |
6 | 45X371 | Debbie Lincoln | 6 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Too slick last week following battling effort prior. Draw makes it tough; 1st 4s | |
7 | 2P1110 | The Jolly Roger | 7 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Got it wrong up in grade after completing hat-trick here, 8 Nov. Support likely. | |
8 | 12X185 | Youretheonethatiwant | 8 | Ft | Scott Phelan | Well beaten on Show Day but return to happy hunting ground and can overcome draw | |
---------------------------- Second Line ---------------------------- | |||||||
9 | 662213 | I Got Chills | 9 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Extended run of form with 8 Nov 3rd. Seeking late gaps from draw but must cover. | |
10 | 3122 | Chase Me | 10 | Ft | David Butcher | Gritty win at start 2 and has competed strongly since. Sure to figure in finish. | |
Best Bets: Youretheonethatiwant (8), Confederate (3), Chase Me (10), Aventador (5) | |||||||
Best Mile Rates: The Jolly Roger (1-54.0), Youretheonethatiwant (1-55.7), Debbie Lincoln (1-56.2) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
Gear Changes: Beaudiene Hunter (1): BL-On Legend |
- Race Number:
- Race 4
- Race Time:
TAB QUEEN OF DIAMONDS HANDICAP TROT (Gr1)
$100,000, R45 TO R120 FILLIES & MARES SPECIAL, 2700m
For all trotting fillies & mares. Front: R45 to R65. 10m: R66 to R85. 20m: R86 to R120. Please Note: This race has a maximum back mark of 20m. First 5 placed runners from the Queen of Diamonds prelude are guaranteed a start in the Group 1 Queen of Diamonds should they be nominated.
Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 259X41 | Con Grazia Love | 1 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Slick victory 3 weeks ago here after a nice resumption. Clear hope off the front | |
2 | 539948 | Love On Line | 2 | Ft | Blair Orange | Sound 4th over sprint prior to last week's plain effort. Requires best to place. | |
3 | 562733 | Eagle Hanover | 3 | Ft | Jay Abernethy | Solid 3rd's in recent starts and usually does things right. Fringe first 4's. | |
4 | 496257 | Sans Au Revoir | 4 | Ft | Roydon Downey | Wilted after a tough trip last week. Likely to need luck against this line-up. | |
5 | 3X5253 | One More Moment | 5 | Ft | Greg Sugars | In good touch this campaign and another bold run is expected from the front tape | |
6 | 129152 | It Ain't Me Babe | U1 | Ft | Todd Macfarlane | Just denied by #12 a week ago at handy odds. Can threaten the favs again tonight | |
7 | 7X1811 | Faith In Manchester | U2 | Ft | Todd Mitchell | Proving too hard to catch currently and sure to press forward. Major contender. | |
8 | 201030 | Eurostyle | 1 | 10 | Kimberly Butt | Got it wrong on course debut last week & will be better for the run. Keep safe. | |
9 | 440323 | I Dream Of Jeannie | 2 | 10 | Zachary Butcher | Just 2nd look here but genuine mare who brings strong Canty form. Must include. | |
10 | 413955 | Virginia Clowers | 3 | 10 | David Butcher | Attacked the line strongly last week and with a better passage can take this out | |
11 | 182651 | Aroha Kenny | 4 | 10 | Tony Herlihy | Too strong from the front over mobile at Add. First look here but master trains. | |
12 | 232251 | American Muscle | 5 | 10 | Tony Cameron | Took advantage of a pegs run to secure victory last week. Minor's from mark here | |
13 | 121103 | Shez Bella | 6 | 10 | James Stormont | Back in business last week after a rare mistake, 22 Nov. She's on the radar here | |
Best Bets: Virginia Clowers (10), Con Grazia Love (1), Faith In Manchester (7), One More Moment (5) | |||||||
Best Mile Rates: Faith In Manchester (2-03.0), I Dream Of Jeannie (2-03.1), Shez Bella (2-03.3) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
Gear Changes: Love On Line (2): SL-Off Legend | |||||||
Horse Movements: Eurostyle to Brian & Gareth Hughes at Ardmore, I Dream Of Jeannie to Zachary Butcher at Pukekohe, Virginia Clowers to Arna Donnelly at Cambridge, Aroha Kenny to Tony Herlihy at Papakura |
- Race Number:
- Race 5
- Race Time:
LINCOLN FARMS FRANKLIN CUP HANDICAP PACE (Gr2)
$60,000, R61 & FASTER DISCRETIONARY, 2700m
For R61 & faster pacers. Please Note: This race has a maximum back mark of 30m.
Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 414126 | Invisible | 1 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Blew the start in stand debut last week. Place hope with safe beginning from ace | |
2 | 785356 | Miki Shan | 2 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Had more to give 7 days ago but a few look sharper tonight. First 4 fringes. | |
3 | 323183 | Village Rebel | 3 | Ft | Sailesh Abernethy | Tidy 3rd behind #4 2 weeks ago. Can't be left out of combination's once again. | |
4 | X67161 | Jolimont | 1 | 10 | Tony Herlihy | Punishing finish to claim victory, 29 Nov. Biggest danger to the Aussie tonight | |
5 | 6101P2 | The Big Lebowski | 2 | 10 | Blair Orange | Game effort last week pushing Sooner The Bettor close late. A must for quin's. | |
6 | 7X0063 | Kango | 1 | 20 | David Butcher | Stuck to task after losing a dig for the lead last week. In the minor's equation | |
7 | 753521 | Better Eclipse | 1 | 30 | Greg Sugars | Showed his versatility with Meth Cup success after pushing Merlin at HQ. On top. | |
Best Bets: Better Eclipse (7), Jolimont (4), The Big Lebowski (5), Kango (6) | |||||||
Best Mile Rates: Jolimont (1-58.1), Kango (1-58.8), Miki Shan (2-02.3) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
Horse Movements: Better Eclipse to Steve & Amanda Telfer at Papakura |
- Race Number:
- Race 6
- Race Time:
WOODLANDS STUD QUEEN OF HEARTS FILLIES & MARES MOBILE PACE (Gr1)
$100,000, 3YO & OLDER FILLIES & MARES FFA, 2200m
For all pacing fillies & mares.
Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | X11324 | Mr Kaplan | 1 | Ft | Blair Orange | Brings impeccable form back to familiar track. Place hope from the ace tonight. | |
2 | 383484 | Treacherous Gall | 2 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Fought nicely completing the first 4 last week. Drawn nicely and in minors mix. | |
3 | 161045 | Seaclusion | 3 | Ft | Greg Sugars | Passed a few after being taken off the gate a week ago. Gate speed likely here. | |
4 | 535323 | Lady Of The Light | 4 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Extended run of minors with yet another game effort, 6 Dec. Quins and tris. | |
5 | 412917 | You Little Beauty | 5 | Ft | David Butcher | Lacked a kick last week after big 1700m win. Offers value on exotic tickets here | |
6 | X11121 | Duchess Megxit | 6 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Champion filly who was super winning the Oaks, 29 Nov. Hard to see her beaten. | |
7 | 656198 | What A Minx | 7 | Ft | Emily Johnson(J) | No danger from the rear last week and faces similarly tough assignment from draw | |
8 | X12151 | Princess Meritaten | 8 | Ft | Bob Butt | Came with a withering burst to score last week. Draw against but classy. Exactas | |
---------------------------- Second Line ---------------------------- | |||||||
9 | 436512 | Dance Till Dawn | 9 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Gritty 2nd last week and with favours from the 2nd row can run into a placing. | |
10 | 466236 | Diamonds Are Forever | 10 | Ft | |||
11 | 368116 | Wicked Wanda | 11 | Ft | James Stormont | Freshened after failure behind Jolimont. Two wins prior strong. Place bolter. | |
12 | 237921 | Joes Rock | 12 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Showed plenty of speed winning here, 29 Nov. Likely to be running on from draw. | |
Best Bets: Duchess Megxit (6), Princess Meritaten (8), Lady Of The Light (4), Mr Kaplan (1) | |||||||
Best Mile Rates: Lady Of The Light (1-56.1), Seaclusion (1-57.3), You Little Beauty (1-57.3) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
Gear Changes: Lady Of The Light (4): BL-Off, Mr Kaplan (1): SL-On Legend | |||||||
Horse Movements: Princess Meritaten to John Dickie at Clevedon |
- Race Number:
- Race 7
- Race Time:
SUPERIOR CABINS - NORTHERN METRO PACERS SERIES HT 2 MOB PACE
$16,000, 3YO & OLDER R50 TO R60 MOBILE, 1700m
For R50 to R60 pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid. First 5 placed runners from each heat are automatic qualifiers for the $35,000 Final to be run Tues 31 December 2024. Balance of the field for the final should this be required at the discretion of the club. Should a horse win both a heat and subsequently the final on Tues 31 December the win in the final will be penalty free.
Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 347454 | Minjee | 1 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Not far away in recent attempts here and ace draw aids chances. Combo's blow-out | |
2 | X21163 | Franco Santana | 2 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Denied late 2 weeks ago and drawn closer tonight but in tougher grade. Minor's. | |
3 | 19X418 | Matai Phil | 3 | Ft | Bob Butt | 4L from winner up in grade, 8 Nov. Usual record over just 6 starts; place value. | |
4 | 10P78X | Idolou | 4 | Ft | Nicky Chilcott | Decent break after unplaced runs back in Feb. but w'out 2nd indicates readiness. | |
5 | 443284 | Twista | 5 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Close-up behind a nice type in latest Add. run. Good record here; in minor's mix | |
6 | 145226 | Mhai Surfer Girl | 6 | Ft | Matthew White | Unlucky when last here over the mile. Consistent mare and adds to minor's puzzle | |
7 | X74515 | Le Major | 7 | Ft | James Stormont | Showed his class winning at Camb. and useful 5th here last week. Combo's from 7. | |
8 | 37X107 | Dawson | 8 | Ft | Scott Phelan | Botched the standing start last week. Fresh-up win was stylish but draw a curse. | |
---------------------------- Second Line ---------------------------- | |||||||
9 | 944799 | The Surfer | 9 | Ft | David Butcher | Didn't get all favours from identical draw a week ago. Would need plenty of luck | |
10 | 505112 | Hezasweetie | 10 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Gritty 2nd 2 weeks ago just missing hat-trick. Draw ok and he's a clear prospect | |
11 | 312468 | Mako | 11 | Ft | |||
12 | 449088 | Fernetti | 12 | Ft | Blair Orange | Just battling down south and first look here is from tough marble. Taking notes. | |
Best Bets: Hezasweetie (10), Franco Santana (2), Le Major (7) | |||||||
Best Mile Rates: Mhai Surfer Girl (1-54.1), Le Major (1-55.0), Dawson (1-55.4) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
Gear Changes: Fernetti (12): FD-Off, RD-On, Franco Santana (2): RD-Off, SL-Off, FD-On, Idolou (4): BL-On, Matai Phil (3): BL-Off Legend | |||||||
Horse Movements: Fernetti to Zachary Butcher at Pukekohe |
- Race Number:
- Race 8
- Race Time:
REMBROS GOLF - NORTHERN METRO SERIES HEAT 2 HCP TROT
$16,000, 3YO & OLDER R50 TO R59 SPECIAL HANDICAP, 2200m
For R50 to R59 trotters. Front: R50. 10m: R51 to R55. 20m: R56 to R59. First 5 placed runners from each heat are automatic qualifiers for the $35,000 Final to be run Tues 31 December 2024. Balance of the field for the final should this be required at the discretion of the club. Should a horse win both a heat, and subsequently the final on Tues 31 December the win in the final will be penalty free.
Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | 742422 | Romeo Foxtrot | 1 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Extended rich vein of form with 2nd to #5, 29 Nov. Breakthrough would be earned. | |
2 | 67X619 | Dreams Pat | U1 | Ft | Derek Balle | Never looked comfortable last week after terrific Camb. win. Give another chance | |
3 | 51201 | Sunset Hill | 1 | 10 | Todd Macfarlane | Bagged her 2nd win from just 5 starts at odds, 29 Nov. Can feature up in grade. | |
4 | 885707 | Monarch Hill | 2 | 10 | Tony Cameron | Fair 7th last week extending run of outs. Requires her best effort to be in this | |
5 | 160X51 | Kaipaki Jack | 3 | 10 | Peter Ferguson | Too tough winning lesser grade 7 days ago. Can play a minor part off same mark. | |
6 | 432214 | Regal Girl | 1 | 20 | Tony Herlihy | Broke through 2 starts back and less than 3L from winner 7 days ago. E/W all day | |
7 | 110888 | Taylad To Use | 2 | 20 | Blair Orange | Mid-race break ended hopes 2 weeks ago. No form since winning a brace. Risking. | |
8 | 304165 | Bolt For The Hill | U1 | 20 | Stephanie Burley(J) | Sound mile attempts following his win here, 27 Sept. Sure to carry support again | |
Best Bets: Romeo Foxtrot (1), Regal Girl (6), Dreams Pat (2), Kaipaki Jack (5) | |||||||
Best Mile Rates: Sunset Hill (2-03.5), Romeo Foxtrot (2-03.7), Monarch Hill (2-03.7) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
Gear Changes: Bolt For The Hill (8): SL-On, Dreams Pat (2): HH-On, Taylad To Use (7): RD-On Legend |
- Race Number:
- Race 9
- Race Time:
IRT. YOUR HORSE. OUR PASSION 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 | PX | Romanticism | 1 | Ft | Blair Orange | Now with the McGowan's after going rough on debut. No trial form; taking notes. | |
2 | 722252 | Spirited Peggy | 2 | Ft | Monika Ranger(J) | Claimed another 2nd last week and from closer draw tonight is a nice exacta hope | |
3 | X2432X | Sea Of Love | 3 | Ft | Todd Macfarlane | Resumes tonight after 4 minor's last campaign. Puke trial winner, 28 Nov. Value. | |
4 | 244753 | Tuareg | 4 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Fought nicely for his 3rd last week and never too far away. Combo's cover again. | |
5 | 690 | Lou Will | 5 | Ft | Tony Cameron | First start for Tate Hopkins after 3 misses in Sth Island. Threat on w'out win. | |
6 | 2X2 | Greased Lightnin | 6 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Resumed with strong 2nd here, 29 Nov. Looks to have this race at his mercy. | |
7 | Abman | 7 | Ft | David Butcher | Unbeaten in 3 w'outs/trials. Tough draw for debut but will attract good support. | ||
8 | 6X2285 | Cranachan | 8 | Ft | Logan Hollis | Kicked off campaign with brace of 2nd's and now with Hollis/Robertson. Respect. | |
---------------------------- Second Line ---------------------------- | |||||||
9 | Oakley | 9 | Ft | Matthew White | Has had 3 recent w'outs in readiness for tonight's debut. Luck needed from draw. | ||
Best Bets: Greased Lightnin (6), Abman (7), Spirited Peggy (2), Sea Of Love (3) | |||||||
Star Trialist: Sea Of Love - 1st of 4, Auckland, 28/11/24, 2050m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-36.4, 800m: 57.7, 400m: 29.2, Margins: 3 len, head, 2 1/2len. | |||||||
Gear Changes: Romanticism (1): RD-Off, Sea Of Love (3): BL-Off Legend |