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 7
- Race Time:
BARRY PURDON RACING STABLES - ROY PURDON MEMORIAL MOB PACE (Gr1)
$100,000, FFA MOBILE, 2200m
For all pacers.
| Notifiable Gear Changes: The Lazarus Effect: BL-Off, SL-On Legend |
- Breeding:
- 4 b g Art Major-Kate Black(by Bettor's Delight) [Hoo Haa 5m(Captaintreacherous)]
- Owners:
- R K Gordon, Mrs A L Gordon
- Breeder:
- K N Spicer, Mrs A M Spicer
- Comment:
- Charged the last bit last week and extra distance and draw makes him hard here.

Starts
28
Wins
12
Seconds
10
Thirds
3
Lifetime Stakes
$636,359
Winning Stakes
$439,500
Win Dividend
$1.76
Place Dividend
$1.25
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 28 | 12 | 13 | All Weather Slushy | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 5 | 1 | 3 | Distance | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| Favourite | 8 | 4 | 4 | 2nd Favourite | 11 | 5 | 5 |
| Mobile | 27 | 11 | 13 | Standing | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Left | 23 | 11 | 10 | Right | 5 | 1 | 3 |
| Fresh90 | 5 | 2 | 3 | Fresh30 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
John Dunn
14 days
4th up
FFA MOB. PACE
1609m
Good
3/2
The Lazarus Effect
MR:1-54.7
56.6
1.1L
3 & 4-bk mrks,off,held up,flew late
GOT THE CHOCOLATES - pre-race warmed. Had difficulty obtaining clear running early in the home straight.
T Williams
21 days
3rd up
3YO+ FFA MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
1/2
Harrison John
MR:1-53.4
56.3
4th,to 1x1 1000,off,waltzed past
JUMAL - Stewards questioned driver S Ottley regarding the tactics she adopted passing the 1100m when electing to shift outwards from a trailing position. Miss Ottley advised that HADRON COLLIDER which she had been trailing, had worked hard in the early stages and she was concerned that runner may weaken prior to reaching the passing lane or could restrain to obtain cover from GOT THE CHOCOLATES had it improved forward to lead which would have resulted in her horse having to race three back on the marker line. After considering Miss Ottley's explanation, Stewards were satisfied her tactics were not unreasonable in the circumstances and took the matter no further.
John Dunn
7 days
2nd up
3YO+ R66 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2600m
Fast
1/1
It's Tough
MR:1-56.7
55.1
Dist 5th,to prkd 800,far too classy
GOT THE CHOCOLATES - driver J Dunn advised he did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.
John Dunn
112 days
1st up
FFA MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
2/2
Harrison John
MR:1-55.5
56.5
Wd,1x1,prkd 1150-tn,too powerful
John Dunn
R89 & faster PACE Stand
2600m
Fast
Alta Meteor
MR:2-08.6
58.1
John Dunn
7 days
6th up
3YO MOB. PACE
2600m
Fast
1/1
Marketplace
MR:1-56.9
53.7
0.5L
3wd,prkd 2000,dug in bravely,bestd
GOT THE CHOCOLATES - pre-race warmed. Raced wide early.
John Dunn
18 days
5th up
3YO MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
2/2
Marketplace
MR:1-51.8
53.9
3wd,prkd 1300,up,incredibly brave
GOT THE CHOCOLATES - pre-race warmed. Raced wide early.
John Dunn
17 days
4th up
3YO MOB. PACE
1700m
Good
2/2
Marketplace
MR:1-51.7
57.6
1x1,prkd 1400-tn,brave,won the fght
GOT THE CHOCOLATES - pre-race warmed.
John Dunn
14 days
3rd up
3YO MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
3/2
Marketplace
MR:1-55.7
55.5
Up,prkd,ld 1200,fght,bravest 100
GOT THE CHOCOLATES - pre-race warmed.
- Breeding:
- 5 b g Bettor's Delight-Bare Knuckle(by Raging Bull) [Blazing Knuckles 4m(Bettor's Delight)]
- Owners:
- Mrs J V Stott, P A Stott
- Breeder:
- H A David, G David
- Comment:
- Tidy over last week's mile and lands a rare close draw to work from. Place spice

Starts
33
Wins
7
Seconds
4
Thirds
7
Lifetime Stakes
$434,427
Winning Stakes
$268,300
Win Dividend
$0.64
Place Dividend
$0.64
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 30 | 7 | 10 | All Weather Slushy | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 23 | 6 | 9 | Distance | 11 | 2 | 3 |
| Favourite | 5 | 3 | 2 | 2nd Favourite | 10 | 3 | 4 |
| Mobile | 27 | 7 | 8 | Standing | 6 | 0 | 3 |
| Left | 7 | 1 | 1 | Right | 23 | 6 | 9 |
| Fresh90 | 4 | 1 | 1 | Fresh30 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
Z Butcher
14 days
14th up
FFA MOB. PACE
1609m
Good
9/9
The Lazarus Effect
MR:1-54.7
56.6
3.9L
Eased,rear otr,closed well on mrks
BETTER KNUCKLE UP - back from position at dispatch. Driver Z Butcher was issued a $100 Minor Infringement Notice.
A Herlihy
21 days
13th up
FFA MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
10/10
Leap To Fame
MR:1-53.0
55.8
12L
3 & 4-bk mrks,off,bttld away,no gap
BETTER KNUCKLE UP - held up over the concluding stages of the run home.
A Herlihy
14 days
12th up
FFA MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
5/6
The Lazarus Effect
MR:1-57.4
56.0
8.1L
Eased,rear otr,3bk,off,whacked away
A Herlihy
14 days
11th up
3YO+ C,G&E R50 & faster MOB. PACE
1700m
Fast
2/2
Freeze Frame
MR:1-55.1
55.2
3rd,3-bk inr,prkd 1300,bravest late
A Herlihy
51 days
10th up
R53 & faster MOB. PACE
1609m
Fast
2/2
Sooner The Bettor
MR:1-55.6
56.8
5.5L
Trppd wd,up prkd 900,chased gamely
BETTER KNUCKLE UP - raced wide early and middle stages before crossing to the parked position near the 900m.
S Phelan
R73 & faster MOB. PACE
2050m
Fast
Sooner The Bettor
MR:2-01.3
56.8
A Herlihy
19 days
9th up
3YO+ FFA PACE Stand
3200m
Slushy
3/4
Republican Party
MR:2-03.4
53.8
4.1L
Chkd,5th inr,prkd 1400,cvr,wd,stout
BETTER KNUCKLE UP - checked by an inside runner shortly after the start losing ground.
C Hackett
21 days
8th up
R73 & faster PACE Stand
2700m
Fast
2/2
Merlin
MR:2-01.9
55.0
0.9L
Cut breeze thru'out,stuck on gamely
BETTER KNUCKLE UP - over-raced early and middle stages.
- Breeding:
- 5 br g Bettor's Delight-Wicked Nights(by Art Major)
- Owners:
- D M Dunford, M D Dunford
- Breeder:
- P W Judd, C A Judd
- Movement:
- Domiciled at Clevedon with Matthew White
- Comment:
- Solid a week ago and would need considering for thin 3nd of first 4's tonight.

Starts
40
Wins
9
Seconds
5
Thirds
6
Lifetime Stakes
$582,822
Winning Stakes
$357,050
Win Dividend
$1.49
Place Dividend
$1.17
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 35 | 8 | 11 | All Weather Slushy | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 8 | 2 | 3 | Distance | 5 | 1 | 2 |
| Favourite | 11 | 6 | 2 | 2nd Favourite | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| Mobile | 33 | 8 | 9 | Standing | 7 | 1 | 2 |
| Left | 27 | 6 | 8 | Right | 8 | 2 | 3 |
| Fresh90 | 4 | 1 | 2 | Fresh30 | 2 | 2 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
B Orange
14 days
5th up
FFA MOB. PACE
1609m
Good
5/6
The Lazarus Effect
MR:1-54.7
56.6
5.6L
Nice trip otr,wd 350,bttld away gap
WE WALK BY FAITH - pre-race warmed.
B Orange
8 days
4th up
FFA MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
9/8
Leap To Fame
MR:1-53.0
55.8
10L
Eased,5-bk inr,3-bk top,steady mrks
B Orange
13 days
3rd up
FFA MOB. PACE
1609m
Fast
2/3
The Janitor
MR:1-51.4
54.4
2.4L
3 & 4-bk mrks,rear top,bttld closer
M White
7 days
2nd up
FFA MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
6/5
The Lazarus Effect
MR:1-57.4
56.0
2L
Trld,3-bk 1900,bold bid mrks,no gap
WE WALK BY FAITH - had difficulty obtaining clear racing room over the concluding stages. Authorisation of placings was withheld until Driver M White had the opportunity to review the replays to ascertain if there was sufficient grounds for a protest against the 1st placing of THE LAZARUS EFFECT. After reviewing the replays Mr White elected not to proceed with the matter and all placings were authorised.
B Orange
91 days
1st up
FFA MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
1/1
Got The Chocolates
MR:1-55.5
56.5
5.2L
Up,led,trld,3bk,1x1 850,off,honest
WE WALK BY FAITH - over-raced middle stages.
B Orange
R50 to R83 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
Harrison John
MR:2-02.4
57.6
B Orange
21 days
7th up
FFA MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
2/2
Republican Party
MR:1-54.8
56.2
1.8L
Gate spd,led,fght gamely,bested
B Orange
10 days
6th up
4YO MOB. PACE
2600m
Fast
3/4
Kingman
MR:1-55.6
57.0
1.2L
6-5bk otr,3wd,ld,trld 800,good inr
WE WALK BY FAITH - raced wide early.
B Orange
15 days
5th up
FFA PACE Stand
3200m
Fast
7/6
Kingman
MR:1-58.0
57.2
3.5L
6bk otr,3wd cvr,imprvd on inr
- Breeding:
- 5 b g Lazarus-Brook Street(by Art Major)
- Owner:
- Alabar Racing Syndicate 2022
- Breeder:
- M D Pierson, Mrs M W Pierson
- Movement:
- Domiciled at Clevedon with John Dickie
- Gear:
- BL-Off, SL-On
- Comment:
- Clinial once finding the lead last week. Bright hope to remain unbeaten at venue

Starts
17
Wins
11
Seconds
4
Thirds
1
Lifetime Stakes
$266,430
Winning Stakes
$222,875
Win Dividend
$1.35
Place Dividend
$1.14
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 16 | 10 | 5 | All Weather Slushy | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Grass | 1 | 1 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 3 | 3 | 0 | Distance | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Favourite | 13 | 9 | 3 | 2nd Favourite | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Mobile | 12 | 8 | 3 | Standing | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Left | 14 | 8 | 5 | Right | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 3 | 3 | 0 | Fresh30 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
R Butt
35 days
12th up
FFA MOB. PACE
1609m
Good
2/3
Got The Chocolates
MR:1-54.7
56.6
Wd,prkd,into ld bell,kickd 400,held
R Butt
7 days
11th up
FFA MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
1/1
Merlin
MR:1-57.4
56.0
Ld out,trld 1900,thru,too many guns
WE WALK BY FAITH - had difficulty obtaining clear racing room over the concluding stages. Authorisation of placings was withheld until Driver M White had the opportunity to review the replays to ascertain if there was sufficient grounds for a protest against the 1st placing of THE LAZARUS EFFECT. After reviewing the replays Mr White elected not to proceed with the matter and all placings were authorised.
R Butt
14 days
10th up
FFA MOB. PACE
1700m
Fast
2/2
Sooner The Bettor
MR:1-53.6
55.3
Gun run mrks,off top,cut ldr down
R Butt
70 days
9th up
3YO+ R51 to R70 MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
1/3
Jumal
MR:1-55.7
54.2
0.4L
Gate spd,ld 1750,fght hard,nabbd
THE LAZARUS EFFECT - driver B Butt was issued a warning for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home.
R Butt
R36 to R70 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
Sacetas
MR:2-02.1
57.1
R Butt
R65 & faster MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
Jumal
MR:1-59.9
56.5
R Butt
13 days
8th up
R70 to R120 SpecHcp PACE Stand
2700m
Good
1/2
Republican Party
MR:1-58.7
56.6
0.8L
Led,solid tempo,kickd,reeld in late
R Butt
15 days
7th up
R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2850m
Good
1/1
Tanzania
MR:2-01.2
58.3
Prkd,ld 2500,dictated,tckld,too big
THE LAZARUS EFFECT - raced wide early.
- Breeding:
- 6 br h Bettor's Delight-Lucky Pocket(by In The Pocket) [Elsambo 15g(Elsu), Heaven Helpus 8m(Rock N Roll Heaven), Lucky Three 14g(Mach Three), Major Lucky 11g(Art Major), More The Better 12h(Bettor's Delight), Quicker The Bettor 4m(Bettor's Delight), Real Lucky 13h(Real Desire), Shake It Up Sister 5m(Art Major)]
- Owners:
- Mrs K J Purdon, Montana Park Pty Ltd, R Cole, Mrs C Nausbaum, Mrs M McKay, D J Tonks, B K Parker
- Breeder:
- C N Radford, W E Radford, Ms D E Richardson
- Comment:
- Didn't get all favours last week and stats make pleasant reading. Combos include

Starts
57
Wins
13
Seconds
17
Thirds
8
Lifetime Stakes
$749,265
Winning Stakes
$206,450
Win Dividend
$0.68
Place Dividend
$1.21
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 50 | 13 | 21 | All Weather Slushy | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 29 | 11 | 13 | Distance | 13 | 7 | 4 |
| Favourite | 11 | 7 | 3 | 2nd Favourite | 12 | 5 | 4 |
| Mobile | 43 | 8 | 21 | Standing | 14 | 5 | 4 |
| Left | 21 | 2 | 8 | Right | 29 | 11 | 13 |
| Fresh90 | 5 | 4 | 1 | Fresh30 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
H Orange
22 days
13th up
FFA MOB. PACE
1609m
Good
4/4
The Lazarus Effect
MR:1-54.7
56.6
3.4L
Prkd,trld,3-bk bell,off,blkd,ran on
SOONER THE BETTOR - lay in contacting track markers final turn.
H Orange
20 days
12th up
FFA MOB. PACE
1609m
Fast
3/2
The Janitor
MR:1-51.4
54.4
0.1L
Sped to ld,trld bell,thru,ld,nailed
H Orange
21 days
11th up
FFA MOB. PACE
1700m
Fast
3/3
The Lazarus Effect
MR:1-53.6
55.3
1.1L
Speared to ld,set terms,cut bk 50m
H Orange
7 days
10th up
R53 & faster MOB. PACE
1609m
Fast
3/3
Better Knuckle Up
MR:1-55.6
56.8
Fired to clr ld,unchallenged after
H Orange
44 days
9th up
R51 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2200m
Fast
1/1
Final Change
MR:2-01.6
56.9
Rear inr,off,wd 600,ld 400,powerful
H Orange
R73 & faster MOB. PACE
2050m
Fast
Better Knuckle Up
MR:2-01.3
56.8
H Orange
12 days
8th up
3YO+ FFA PACE Stand
3200m
Slushy
5/5
Republican Party
MR:2-03.4
53.8
0.7L
Ld out,trld 2150,thru,closed boldly
SOONER THE BETTOR - lay inwards and struck a track marker rounding the final bend.
H Orange
38 days
7th up
4YO+ R55 to R90 MOB. PACE
1609m
Fast
1/2
Mhai Surfer Girl
MR:1-55.0
57.6
Wd,prkd,into ld 1050,too much class
SOONER THE BETTOR - raced wide early. Junior Driver H Orange, assisted by M White, was issued a warning for the manner in which he shifted ground near the 1250m which momentarily placed an inside runner in restricted room.
S Phelan
8 days
6th up
FFA PACE Stand
3200m
Fast
8/11
Kingman
MR:1-58.0
57.2
20L
Prkd,1x1 2400,feeling pinch tn
SOONER THE BETTOR - raced wide early. Weakened final bend. When questioned regarding the performance co-trainer/driver S Phelan advised he was disappointed and felt the horse had failed to handle the extra distance of today's race.
- Breeding:
- 4 bl g Captain Crunch-Delightful Lana(by Bettor's Delight) [Our Shangri Lana 5m(Art Major)]
- Owners:
- M J Hickey, D C Webb, Mrs M J Webb, Mrs V R Stantiall, Miss L M Burrell, R Dempsey
- Breeder:
- Kelvin Home Holdings Limited
- Comment:
- Showed speed to hold up from ace last week but wilted out. Needing faovurs here.

Starts
17
Wins
8
Seconds
1
Thirds
1
Lifetime Stakes
$82,440
Winning Stakes
$68,475
Win Dividend
$2.08
Place Dividend
$1.09
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 17 | 8 | 2 | All Weather Slushy | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 7 | 4 | 0 | Distance | 7 | 3 | 0 |
| Favourite | 5 | 5 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 4 | 0 | 2 |
| Mobile | 17 | 8 | 2 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 10 | 4 | 2 | Right | 7 | 4 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 3 | 1 | 1 | Fresh30 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
A Herlihy
22 days
6th up
FFA MOB. PACE
1609m
Good
7/5
The Lazarus Effect
MR:1-54.7
56.6
14L
Held ld,trld bell,unable to kick on
DOO YOU WANT ME - weakened leaving the final turn.
A Herlihy
13 days
5th up
FFA MOB. PACE
1609m
Fast
7/7
The Janitor
MR:1-51.4
54.4
1.4L
Trld out,3-bk bell,bttld on solidly
A Herlihy
21 days
4th up
R52 to R70 MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
1/3
The Jolly Roger
MR:1-57.0
56.6
Wd,3-bk otr,wd 1250,ld bell,too big
A Herlihy
21 days
3rd up
R54 to R65 MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
1/1
Final Change
MR:1-58.8
58.1
Wd,eased,wd rear 750,ld 400,staunch
DOO YOU WANT ME - shifted out early in the run home having to be corrected by Driver T Herlihy.
A Herlihy
14 days
2nd up
R49 to R66 MOB. PACE
1700m
Fast
1/1
Louezyana
MR:1-57.4
56.7
Prkd,pshd to ld 1350,held on nicely
A Herlihy
308 days
1st up
R51 to R56 MOB. PACE
1700m
Slushy
5/5
Blazing Louie
MR:1-55.9
56.8
Gun run mrks,thru lane,too sharp
T Cameron
R38 & faster MOB. PACE
2050m
Fast
Princess Gracy
MR:2-03.8
57.2
A Herlihy
R40 & faster Wk. TROT Stand
2500m
Fast
Halberg
MR:2-19.6
60.2
D Butcher
7 days
9th up
3YO C&G MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
12/11
Marketplace
MR:1-56.8
55.1
21L
Nice trip otr,on the drift 500m out
DOO YOU WANT ME - lay in when weakening final turn.
- Breeding:
- 8 b g Rock N Roll Heaven-Lettucereason(by Art Major) [Leap To Fame 7h(Bettor's Delight)]
- Owners:
- Boots Properties Racing Pty Ltd, L F Drake, N H Jackson, J R Grimson
- Breeder:
- Redbank Lodge Standardbreds
- Movement:
- Domiciled at Pukekohe with Mark Jones
- Comment:
- Two big runs for 3rd's on this trip and courage can't be questioned. Bright hope

Starts
79
Wins
33
Seconds
10
Thirds
11
Lifetime Stakes
$2,775,726
Winning Stakes
$2,193,138
Win Dividend
$0.07
Place Dividend
$0.07
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 4 | 2 | 2 | All Weather Slushy | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 1 | Distance | 28 | 13 | 9 |
| Favourite | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2nd Favourite | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Mobile | 77 | 31 | 21 | Standing | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Left | 3 | 2 | 1 | Right | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Fresh90 | 7 | 3 | 1 | Fresh30 | 6 | 4 | 2 |
Wins:
| Video | Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time |
|---|---|
| 11/23 NZ Metro FFA PACE 3200m (13) 2 1/2 lengths 3-56.5 | |
| 11/24 NZ Metro FFA PACE 3200m (15) neck 3-57.1 |
Race Starts (Last 10)
C Hart
14 days
12th up
FFA MOB. PACE
1609m
Good
1/1
The Lazarus Effect
MR:1-54.7
56.6
1.4L
4w,up prkd bell,stuck on resolutely
SWAYZEE - raced wide early and middle stages before reaching the parked position approaching the 1000m.
C Hart
27 days
11th up
FFA MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
2/3
Leap To Fame
MR:1-53.0
55.8
8.7L
Wd,eased,4-bk otr,rear top,late mid
SWAYZEE - raced wide early .
4th
14 Mar 26
Overseas
Race
Mob.
1609m
2nd
07 Mar 26
Overseas
Race
Mob.
1609m
1st
14 Feb 26
Overseas
Race
Mob.
2760m
6th
31 Jan 26
Overseas
Race
Mob.
2555m
1st
17 Jan 26
Overseas
Race
Mob.
2300m
1st
02 Jan 26
Overseas
Race
Mob.
2240m
3rd
26 Dec 25
Overseas
Race
Mob.
2790m
3rd
13 Dec 25
Overseas
Race
Mob.
1609m