Auckland Trotting Club Inc
Friday, 1 May
Meeting: Oaks & Derby / Roy Purdon Memorial (OAKS & DERBY / ROY PURDON MEMORIAL)
Last updated 28/04/2026 at 12:42 pm
- Race Number:
- Race 5
- Race Time:
IRT NZ SIRES' STAKES 3YO TROTTERS CHAMPIONSHIP MOBILE TROT (Gr1)
$120,000, 3YO, 2200m
For 3-year-old trotters. Refer NZ Sires Stakes for full race conditions. Stakes pay out to be determined by the number of starters.
| Notifiable Gear Changes: Save A Prayer: NW-On Legend |
- Breeding:
- 3 b f Father Patrick-Cheeky Babe(by Muscle Hill) [Illicit Love 4g(Father Patrick)]
- Owners:
- Mrs S Herlihy, Mrs P C Green, J P Green, Mrs C M Smith
- Breeder:
- Breckon Farms Ltd
- Comment:
- No match for Kyvalley Ray last week but did her share of work. Nice exacta hope.

Starts
4
Wins
3
Seconds
0
Thirds
1
Lifetime Stakes
$48,700
Winning Stakes
$41,500
Win Dividend
$1.68
Place Dividend
$0.73
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 4 | 3 | 1 | All Weather Slushy | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 3 | 2 | 1 | Distance | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Favourite | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2nd Favourite | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Mobile | 3 | 2 | 1 | Standing | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Left | 1 | 1 | 0 | Right | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Fresh90 | 2 | 2 | 0 | Fresh30 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts
A Herlihy
14 days
3rd up
3YO MOB. TROT
2200m
Good
1/1
Kyvalley Ray
MR:2-02.2
57.6
7.5L
4th,prkd 1050,3bk inr,prkd,wd,solid
OUR COL - when questioned regarding the performance Driver T Herlihy advised that he was satisfied with the filly's effort given the way the race was run.
A Herlihy
14 days
2nd up
3YO MOB. TROT
2200m
Fast
2/2
Petite Amour
MR:1-58.7
59.1
6th otr,prkd,trld 1500,thru,too big
OUR COL - back from position at dispatch despite the efforts of Driver T Herlihy. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the filly.
A Herlihy
119 days
1st up
3YO+ R35 to R40, R41 with cond. TROT Stand
2200m
Fast
1/1
Brienne
MR:2-04.4
58.7
Slw,7th inr,1x1,wd 550,loomed,smart
A Herlihy
R40 & faster TROT Stand
2200m
Fast
Travelin Soldier
MR:2-02.0
57.2
A Herlihy
1st up
2YO+, with cond. MOB. TROT
2200m
Fast
1/1
The Four Aces
MR:2-06.1
58.5
Trld,3-bk,prkd 800,ld 400,too smart
OUR COL - lay out throughout the run home.
- Breeding:
- 3 b g Bold Eagle(FR)-Kenny's Dream(by Dream Vacation) [Tarragindi 4g(Majestic Son)]
- Owners:
- J W Connelly, S Maxwell
- Breeder:
- P M Williamson
- Movement:
- Domiciled at Clevedon with Matthew White
- Comment:
- Dominant performance to score a week ago and looks set to dominate once again

Starts
10
Wins
6
Seconds
1
Thirds
0
Lifetime Stakes
$197,665
Winning Stakes
$187,246
Win Dividend
$0.89
Place Dividend
$0.64
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 6 | 4 | 1 | All Weather Slushy | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 1 | 1 | 0 | Distance | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Favourite | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Mobile | 10 | 6 | 1 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 5 | 3 | 1 | Right | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 3 | 1 | 0 | Fresh30 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
B Orange
14 days
2nd up
3YO MOB. TROT
2200m
Good
2/2
Who's Ya Daddy
MR:2-02.2
57.6
Quickly to ld,allowed terms,too big
KYVALLEY RAY - lay in rounding the final turn contacting track markers with one being dislodged.
B Orange
147 days
1st up
3YO MOB. TROT
2200m
Fast
1/1
Our Col
MR:1-58.7
59.1
Into trail,brk 1800m,no hope (dq)
KYVALLEY RAY - broke near the 1800m losing considerable ground. Broke again near the 1350m losing all chance. Stewards lodged a protest against 5th placing being awarded under Rule 870(3) and the Breaking Horses Regulation alleging the gelding had broken in excess of 150m. Connections did not contest the protest and KYVALLEY RAY was disqualified by Stewards. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
H Cullen
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE
2050m
Fast
Dream Light
MR:2-06.5
58.0
B Orange
R35 & faster TROT Stand
2600m
Easy
Makani
MR:2-10.7
61.4
B Orange
35 days
6th up
2YO MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
1/1
Petite Amour
MR:1-57.5
57.2
1x1,prkd 1500-tn,won dogfight
B Orange
14 days
5th up
2YO MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
1/4
Who's Ya Daddy
MR:1-58.8
58.0
4th,to prkd 800,up,ld 200,fght best
B Orange
7 days
4th up
2YO MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
3/2
Duchess Maria
MR:1-59.8
57.5
1.7L
1x1,up,led 1200,fght,run down 100
KYVALLEY RAY - lay out over the concluding stages.
B Orange
24 days
3rd up
2YO MOB. TROT
1980m
Good
3/3
Who's Ya Daddy
MR:2-05.2
59.2
Well bk off start,5th,prkd,boldest
KYVALLEY RAY - broke in the score up losing considerable ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the colt. Hung inwards rounding the final bend forcing BECKY'S GIRL to race over several track markers.
1st
26 Aug 25
Overseas
Race
Mob.
2190m
- Breeding:
- 3 b f What The Hill-Another Love(by Love You) [Aldebaran Floss 8m(Muscle Mass), Aldebaran Heather 9m(Trixton), Aldebaran Keepa 7m(Kadabra(USA)), Aldebaran Redwood 5g(Father Patrick), Carlton 10h(Dream Vacation)]
- Owners:
- M E Kingsbury, Mrs M J Kingsbury
- Breeder:
- M E Kingsbury, Mrs M J Kingsbury
- Comment:
- Reeled in by Our Col at Camb, 10 Apr after stirring Add success. Combos include.

Starts
7
Wins
3
Seconds
2
Thirds
1
Lifetime Stakes
$72,576
Winning Stakes
$41,250
Win Dividend
$0.94
Place Dividend
$1.00
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 7 | 3 | 3 | All Weather Slushy | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 0 | 0 | 0 | Distance | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Favourite | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2nd Favourite | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Mobile | 7 | 3 | 3 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 7 | 3 | 3 | Right | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 3 | 1 | 1 | Fresh30 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
J J Dunn
3YO+ MOB. TROT
2050m
Fast
Home Grown Girl
MR:2-08.8
61.3
John Dunn
140 days
1st up
3YO MOB. TROT
2200m
Fast
3/3
Our Col
MR:1-58.7
59.1
2.2L
Sped to ld,taken on,kicked,run down
John Dunn
R40 & faster MOB. TROT
1980m
Good
Landman
MR:2-04.0
58.4
John Dunn
R35 to R64 SpecHcp TROT Stand
2600m
Good
Four Wise Women
MR:2-08.8
59.3
John Dunn
7 days
5th up
2YO Fillies MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
1/1
Becky's Girl
MR:2-00.6
58.3
Soon trld,off tn,unleashed,powerful
PETITE AMOUR - out of position at the start. Driver J Dunn was issued a $100 Minor Infringement Notice.
John Dunn
7 days
4th up
2YO MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
2/2
Kyvalley Ray
MR:1-57.5
57.2
0.7L
Prkd,ld 1500,hdd tn,fght,bestd
John Dunn
14 days
3rd up
2YO MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
2/1
Chocta
MR:2-02.2
59.2
Trld,waitd,off 300,unwound best
PETITE AMOUR - trotted roughly passing the 100m.
John Dunn
9 days
2nd up
2YO Fillies MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
1/2
Becky's Girl
MR:2-00.1
57.9
86L
Brk late in scoreup,nvr caught up
PETITE AMOUR - broke late in the score up losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the filly.
John Dunn
183 days
1st up
NON-WINNERS 2YO MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
1/2
Chocta
MR:2-03.5
58.6
Prkd,into ld 1700,dictated,ran away
PETITE AMOUR - pre-race warmed.
John Dunn
MOB. TROT
2000m
Good
Chocta
MR:2-03.5
57.9
- Breeding:
- 3 b c What The Hill-Regal Volo(by Malabar Man) [Alannah Hall 14m(Angus Hall), Girls On Film 11m(Muscle Hill), High Gait 13m(Muscles Yankee), Regal Attire 8g(Muscle Hill), Regal Love 12m(Love You), Triumph Stride 6h(What The Hill), Twentyten 15g(Muscles Yankee)]
- Owners:
- G A Rogerson MNZM, R Cole, M W Butterworth, Mrs M T Butterworth
- Breeder:
- Breckon Farms Ltd
- Comment:
- Has missed a placing just once in 7 attempts. Include when building multiples.

Starts
7
Wins
1
Seconds
1
Thirds
4
Lifetime Stakes
$37,675
Winning Stakes
$25,000
Win Dividend
$1.00
Place Dividend
$0.43
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 7 | 1 | 5 | All Weather Slushy | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 6 | 1 | 4 | Distance | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Favourite | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mobile | 7 | 1 | 5 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 1 | 0 | 1 | Right | 6 | 1 | 4 |
| Fresh90 | 2 | 0 | 2 | Fresh30 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Wins:
| Video | Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time |
|---|---|
| 12/25 Auckland 2YO MOB. TROT 1609m (3) 1 1/4 lengths 2-04.7 |
Race Starts (Last 10)
J Stormont
112 days
1st up
3YO MOB. TROT
2200m
Fast
7/7
Our Col
MR:1-58.7
59.1
5.7L
4th,3-bk inr,1x1 1300,fght well gap
J Stormont
R36 & faster Wk. TROT Stand
2500m
Fast
Tattica
MR:2-11.3
60.5
J Stormont
21 days
6th up
2YO MOB. TROT
1609m
Fast
3/5
Mum's Angel
MR:2-04.7
61.4
Straight to ld,allowed terms,too gd
THE FOUR ACES - commenced to over-race middle stages when being steadied to attempt to take a trail.
M McKendry
70 days
5th up
2YO+, with cond. MOB. TROT
2200m
Fast
3/3
Our Col
MR:2-06.1
58.5
4.5L
Wd,prkd,ld 1500,hdd 400,stuck well
J Stormont
R37 & faster MOB. TROT
2050m
Fast
Eye See You
MR:2-08.0
61.3
J Stormont
7 days
4th up
2YO MOB. TROT
1700m
Good
5/4
Redpark Warrior
MR:2-03.6
60.3
1.4L
Left prkd the trip,fght tenaciously
J Stormont
14 days
3rd up
2YO MOB. TROT
1700m
Good
3/3
Te Ahi
MR:2-02.4
60.9
4.1L
Prkd,3-bk inr 1300,prkd 500,outfin
J Stormont
7 days
2nd up
2YO MOB. TROT
1700m
Good
4/4
Redpark Warrior
MR:2-04.5
60.5
3.2L
4th inr,chkd,brk 1400,3rd gap,solid
THE FOUR ACES - trainer G Rogerson was issued a warning for failing to have the correct colours available. Hampered and broke near the 1400m losing considerable ground. Authorisation of 3rd placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied the colt had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation.
J Stormont
1st up
2YO MOB. TROT
1700m
Fast
4/3
Redpark Warrior
MR:2-04.3
60.6
4.2L
Slow,3rd gap,3-bk inr,4th tn,useful
THE FOUR ACES - lay inwards rounding the first bend striking track markers. Continued to lay inwards rounding the bends.
- Breeding:
- 3 b g Majestic Son-Sungait Sally(by Pegasus Spur) [Blithe 7m(Love You), Sally Lindenny 10m(Majestic Son), Salvo 8m(Love You)]
- Owner:
- M J Swain
- Breeder:
- Studholme Bloodstock Limited
- Movement:
- Domiciled at Waiuku with Michelle Wallis & Bernie Hackett
- Comment:
- Proved costly for backers 2 weeks ago here. Would need his best to place tonight

Starts
8
Wins
0
Seconds
2
Thirds
0
Lifetime Stakes
$11,218
Winning Stakes
$0
Win Dividend
$0.00
Place Dividend
$1.41
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 8 | 0 | 2 | All Weather Slushy | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 0 | Distance | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| Favourite | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mobile | 4 | 0 | 1 | Standing | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| Left | 7 | 0 | 2 | Right | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 2 | 0 | 0 | Fresh30 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
Race Starts (Last 10)
C Hackett
7 days
7th up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT Stand
2200m
Fast
1/1
Somebody
MR:2-09.1
59.9
118L
Brk badly early,tailed off,no hope
KAIRO - broke shortly after the start losing all chance. A warning was placed on the gelding's barrier manners.
K Green
15 days
6th up
3YO MOB. TROT
2200m
Fast
6/6
Our Col
MR:1-58.7
59.1
7.6L
3rd inr,3-bk 1500,bttld solidly inr
KAIRO - trotted roughly over the early stages. Trotted roughly and hung inwards final bend striking track markers.
K Green
83 days
5th up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT Stand
2400m
Good
3/4
Rondo Trouble
MR:2-09.5
59.8
1.5L
Slow/ruff,last,3w drag,ran on nicly
KAIRO - broke at the start losing ground. Authorisation of this runner's 2nd placing was withheld until Stewards had reviewed the footage and were satisfied the gelding had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation.
M Swain
R55 to R74 Wk. TROT Stand
2400m
Good
Hidden Talent
MR:2-10.0
58.1
K Green
14 days
4th up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT Stand
2000m
Easy
1/1
Jaccka Jim
MR:2-13.7
63.6
100L
Broke start,soon brk again,detached
KAIRO - broke shortly after the start losing ground. Commenced to pace near the 1800m before breaking again losing all chance. Placed on the Unruly at the request of trainer K Green.
K Green
65 days
3rd up
2YO MOB. TROT
2200m
Good
6/6
Mumsdawitch
MR:2-03.7
60.2
0.3L
Gt spd,led thrghout,fght gamely
K Green
NON-WINNERS TROT Stand
2200m
Good
Rydgemont's Heir
MR:2-11.4
62.0
R Butt
13 days
2nd up
NON-WINNERS 2YO MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
7/7
Petite Amour
MR:2-03.5
58.6
51L
Brk badly early,tailed off,no hope
KAIRO - broke shortly after the start losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.
- Breeding:
- 3 b g Pastor Stephen-Girls On Film(by Muscle Hill) [Lucky Mum 5m(Father Patrick)]
- Owners:
- Est B J Howlett, Mrs L E Howlett, J R Howlett
- Breeder:
- Taffy Limited
- Gear:
- NW-On
- Comment:
- Broke when 3rd last week and has to be included in combination tickets here.

Starts
9
Wins
2
Seconds
0
Thirds
0
Lifetime Stakes
$27,135
Winning Stakes
$16,500
Win Dividend
$0.56
Place Dividend
$0.46
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 9 | 2 | 0 | All Weather Slushy | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 5 | 1 | 0 | Distance | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Favourite | 4 | 2 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Mobile | 9 | 2 | 0 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 4 | 1 | 0 | Right | 5 | 1 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 2 | 1 | 0 | Fresh30 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
C Hackett
14 days
3rd up
3YO MOB. TROT
2200m
Good
4/4
Kyvalley Ray
MR:2-02.2
57.6
7.9L
Eased,rear,1x1 bell,imp inr,brk 3rd
SAVE A PRAYER - broke late in the run home and was immediately restrained losing ground.
C Hackett
8 days
2nd up
3YO MOB. TROT
2200m
Fast
4/4
Our Col
MR:1-58.7
59.1
68L
Eased,rear otr,1x1,prkd 1500,brk up
SAVE A PRAYER - broke near the 450m losing all chance. Authorisation of the promoted 5th placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied the gelding had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation.
C Hackett
104 days
1st up
3YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. TROT
2200m
Fast
1/5
Voronov
MR:1-59.5
59.3
7th otr,wd,prkd,ld 1300,held easily
C Hackett
R39 & faster MOB. PACE
2050m
Fast
Captain Moonlight
MR:2-05.2
58.3
C Hackett
R38 & faster MOB. TROT
2050m
Fast
Paradise Ali
MR:2-09.0
61.6
C Hackett
35 days
6th up
2YO MOB. TROT
1609m
Fast
1/1
The Four Aces
MR:2-04.7
61.4
46L
Slw,rear inr,off 950,3 & 4w 400,brk
SAVE A PRAYER - broke near the 300m losing its chance. A warning was placed on the gelding's racing manners.
C Hackett
R39 & faster MOB. TROT
2050m
Fast
Tinkerbelle
MR:2-15.2
63.9
C Hackett
7 days
5th up
2YO MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
6/6
Kyvalley Ray
MR:1-57.5
57.2
92L
5th,brk 1600,detached afterwards
SAVE A PRAYER - broke rounding the first bend losing all chance. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion prior to resuming.
C Hackett
21 days
4th up
2YO MOB. TROT
1980m
Fast
4/3
Petite Amour
MR:2-02.2
59.2
Trld/brk 1900,detachd,3rd,brk,disq
SAVE A PRAYER - broke after 100m losing considerable ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Broke again near the 150m losing all chance. A warning was also placed on the racing record of the horse. Stewards lodged a protest against 4th placing being awarded under Rule 870(3) and the Breaking Horses Regulation alleging the gelding had broken in excess of 50m inside the final 200m. Driver C Hackett did not contest the protest and SAVE A PRAYER was disqualified by Stewards. Placed on the unruly for future mobile starts at the request of connections.