Auckland Trotting Club Inc
Friday, 15 May
Meeting: ATC Mid May (METRO HEATS)
Last updated 14/05/2026 at 19:51 pm
- Race Number:
- Race 5
- Race Time:
LISTEN LIVE ON SPORTNATION.NZ HANDICAP PACE
$17,000, R50 & FASTER DISCRETIONARY, 2200m
For R50 & faster pacers.
| Notifiable Gear Changes: No Gear Changes for race |
- Breeding:
- 4 b g American Ideal-Lively Nights(by Live Or Die) [Copy That 9h(American Ideal), My Copy 7g(Highview Tommy), Night Moves 3f(American Ideal), Toni Street 8m(Bettor's Delight)]
- Owners:
- Lincoln Farms Bloodstock Ltd, I A Middleton, Mrs D Green, Philadelphia Racing Ltd
- Breeder:
- Woodlands Stud (NZ) Ltd
- Comment:
- Racing well this campaign and if he can step and run could take some catching.

Starts
41
Wins
5
Seconds
4
Thirds
7
Lifetime Stakes
$105,498
Winning Stakes
$43,450
Win Dividend
$0.87
Place Dividend
$0.73
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 41 | 5 | 11 | All Weather Slushy | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 38 | 5 | 11 | Distance | 19 | 5 | 4 |
| Favourite | 6 | 1 | 4 | 2nd Favourite | 7 | 2 | 3 |
| Mobile | 40 | 5 | 11 | Standing | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 3 | 0 | 0 | Right | 38 | 5 | 11 |
| Fresh90 | 2 | 0 | 1 | Fresh30 | 7 | 1 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
P Ferguson
7 days
5th up
3YO+ C,G&E R46 to R70 MOB. PACE
1700m
Fast
7/7
Social Distancing
MR:1-54.8
56.9
2.6L
3-bk otr,wd top,ran home nicely
P Ferguson
7 days
4th up
3YO+ R44 to R60 MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
7/7
Mako
MR:1-57.3
58.6
6.1L
Eased,10th otr,wd,prkd,outfinished
SUGAR RAY LINCOLN - placed in restricted room late in the run home when an outside runner lay inwards.
P Ferguson
7 days
3rd up
3YO+ C,G&E Up to & including R61 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
6/5
The Jolly Roger
MR:1-58.2
57.8
3.9L
Wd,up prkd thru'out,fght on bravely
P Ferguson
22 days
2nd up
Up to & including R61 MOB. PACE
1700m
Fast
2/3
Louezyana
MR:1-56.6
55.4
1.3L
Eased,left prkd,cvr bell,off,strong
SUGAR RAY LINCOLN - over-raced briefly middle stages.
H Orange
R35 & faster MOB. PACE
2050m
Slushy
Gotta Go Miki
MR:2-02.3
58.7
H Orange
97 days
1st up
R46 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2200m
Slushy
1/4
Barbarossa
MR:2-00.9
56.3
7.8L
7th inr,5-bk,off,wd 600,no late zip
M McKendry
R40 MOB. PACE
2050m
Fast
Gotta Go Miki
MR:2-01.4
56.8
A Poutama
7 days
36th up
3YO R38 to R73 MOB. PACE
1609m
Fast
10/12
Tyson
MR:1-56.6
57.5
11L
Eased,9th.wd cvr 1150,postd 900,fdd
SUGAR RAY LINCOLN - raced wide from the 1150m.
P Ferguson
35 days
35th up
3YO MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
5/4
Captain Sampson
MR:2-01.2
56.8
5.5L
Ld,trld 1900,thru lane,whacked away
- Breeding:
- 5 b g Art Major-Alta Valencia(by Mach Three) [Abhishek 8g(Sportswriter)]
- Owners:
- Lincoln Farms Bloodstock Ltd, R W Green, I A Middleton, G C Cotterill, Mrs A Cotterill, Phil Kelly
- Breeder:
- Alabar (NZ) Ltd
- Comment:
- Never a threat in slick Messenger last week. Good behind Mako prior; in the mix.

Starts
61
Wins
8
Seconds
6
Thirds
10
Lifetime Stakes
$135,589
Winning Stakes
$83,705
Win Dividend
$1.24
Place Dividend
$1.09
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 61 | 8 | 16 | All Weather Slushy | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 42 | 2 | 11 | Distance | 34 | 4 | 12 |
| Favourite | 5 | 1 | 2 | 2nd Favourite | 8 | 4 | 1 |
| Mobile | 49 | 5 | 14 | Standing | 12 | 3 | 2 |
| Left | 19 | 6 | 5 | Right | 42 | 2 | 11 |
| Fresh90 | 2 | 0 | 0 | Fresh30 | 7 | 0 | 1 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
M McKendry
7 days
12th up
FFA MOB. PACE
2700m
Fast
8/8
Got The Chocolates
MR:1-55.4
55.0
52L
Eased,7th inr,rear bell,never in it
LEO LINCOLN - lay inwards striking track markers near the 1250m. Again lay inwards near the 850m striking a track marker losing ground.
H Orange
7 days
11th up
3YO+ R44 to R60 MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
5/4
Mako
MR:1-57.3
58.6
7.1L
7th inr,5-bk,off,wdst rear,tidy fin
THE JOLLY ROGER - hung inwards and raced inside track markers near the 1300m with the trailing LEO LINCOLN dislodging a marker. Hampered by a weakening runner final bend.
H Orange
14 days
10th up
3YO+ C,G&E Up to & including R61 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
10/11
The Jolly Roger
MR:1-58.2
57.8
6.7L
Eased,rear inr,off,held up,solid wd
LEO LINCOLN - held up middle stages of the run home.
P Ferguson
8 days
9th up
R45 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2700m
Fast
6/6
Kings Watch
MR:1-59.5
57.9
Gun run mrks,off top,chopped ldr bk
P Ferguson
6 days
8th up
R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2200m
Fast
4/4
Beta Prepare
MR:2-00.8
55.5
1L
Gun run mrks,off,chased strongly
P Ferguson
7 days
7th up
3YO+ R40 to R52 MOB. PACE
1700m
Fast
9/9
Lincoln Wave
MR:1-54.0
56.9
3.5L
Eased rearinr,4-bk,off,tidy effort
P Ferguson
15 days
6th up
R52 to R70 MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
8/8
Doo You Want Me
MR:1-57.0
56.6
5.3L
Trld,3-bk bell,fght solidly on mrks
LEO LINCOLN - over-raced middle stages.
N Delany
6 days
5th up
3YO+ R42 to R49, R53 with cond. MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
1/1
Barbarossa
MR:1-56.7
57.4
23L
Eased,rear inr,prkd,cvr,wd,no spark
LEO LINCOLN - when questioned regarding the performance Driver N Delany advised that the gelding may not have been suited to the strong tempo being set from the middle stages.
P Ferguson
7 days
4th up
R54 to R65 MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
8/8
Doo You Want Me
MR:1-58.8
58.1
18L
3rd inr,3-bk 1900,beaten 500m out
LEO LINCOLN - weakened rounding the final turn.
P Ferguson
51 days
3rd up
R53 & faster MOB. PACE
1609m
Fast
8/8
Sooner The Bettor
MR:1-55.6
56.8
17L
7th pegs,4-bk bell,failed to run on
LEO LINCOLN - out of position at the start despite the efforts of driver P Ferguson. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding. Weakened final bend.
- Breeding:
- 4 b g Bettor's Delight-Super Change(by Mach Three) [Changealot 6g(Art Major), Time For Change 3f(Lazarus)]
- Owner:
- Changes Syndicate
- Breeder:
- R G Carr, D G Kirkbride
- Comment:
- OK without threatening when last here but close prior and looks a live prospect.

Starts
31
Wins
5
Seconds
8
Thirds
4
Lifetime Stakes
$80,590
Winning Stakes
$41,250
Win Dividend
$2.65
Place Dividend
$1.51
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 29 | 5 | 11 | All Weather Slushy | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Grass | 2 | 0 | 1 | Grass Wet | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Course | 19 | 2 | 9 | Distance | 15 | 2 | 8 |
| Favourite | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 7 | 1 | 3 |
| Mobile | 26 | 5 | 8 | Standing | 5 | 0 | 4 |
| Left | 12 | 3 | 3 | Right | 19 | 2 | 9 |
| Fresh90 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Fresh30 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
A Poutama
7 days
31st up
R52 to R70 MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
2/2
Doo You Want Me
MR:1-57.0
56.6
6.7L
6th otr,1x1 1800,wd 400,fght in gap
A Herlihy
14 days
30th up
3YO+ Up to & including R62 MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
6/4
Sonofamistery
MR:1-57.9
57.8
4.8L
Eased,rear inr,held up,ran on,blkd
FINAL CHANGE - held up over the final 150m when unable to secure clear running.
A Poutama
14 days
29th up
R54 to R65 MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
2/2
Doo You Want Me
MR:1-58.8
58.1
0.1L
6th otr,prkd,cvr 1700,wd,strong bid
A Herlihy
14 days
28th up
R51 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2200m
Fast
2/2
Sooner The Bettor
MR:2-01.6
56.9
2.2L
Brk,ld,trld 1800,off,ld 1200,cut bk
A Herlihy
10 days
27th up
R48 to R67 MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
4/2
Spiritual Bliss
MR:1-59.5
57.5
0.4L
Eased,wd rear 1300,prkd,ld 100,cght
A Poutama
2 days
26th up
R45 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2000m
Dead
4/4
American Me
MR:2-07.1
59.1
1.2L
Ld out,trld 1450,held up,thru,stout
A Poutama
18 days
25th up
R57 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2000m
Good
4/2
Double Time
MR:2-06.6
59.4
1.4L
4th inr,4-bk,3-bk,bold bid on mrks
A Poutama
12 days
24th up
3YO+ R48 to R62 MOB. PACE
2200m
Slushy
7/7
The Jolly Roger
MR:1-57.8
58.0
6th otr,3-bk bell,wd 500,5w,up post
A Herlihy
14 days
23rd up
3YO R38 to R73 MOB. PACE
1609m
Fast
6/6
Tyson
MR:1-56.6
57.5
7L
Eased,wd cvr rear 1050,no final zip
- Breeding:
- 5 b g Sweet Lou-Steel The Light(by Falcon Seelster) [Jett Star 8h(Bettor's Delight), Kourtney Kardash 6m(Bettor's Delight), Lady Of The Light 7m(Bettor's Delight), Rare Air 3c(Bettor's Delight), Steel The Show 9g(Bettor's Delight)]
- Owners:
- Stonewall Stud Ltd, Upstage Syndicate
- Breeder:
- Woodlands Stud (NZ) Ltd
- Comment:
- Ended last campaign with determined NYE victory here. Has won fresh; consider.

Starts
14
Wins
5
Seconds
2
Thirds
1
Lifetime Stakes
$48,335
Winning Stakes
$40,150
Win Dividend
$1.00
Place Dividend
$0.90
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 14 | 5 | 3 | All Weather Slushy | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 11 | 4 | 2 | Distance | 10 | 4 | 2 |
| Favourite | 6 | 5 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Mobile | 14 | 5 | 3 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 3 | 1 | 1 | Right | 11 | 4 | 2 |
| Fresh90 | 2 | 1 | 0 | Fresh30 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
M McKendry
R37 & faster MOB. PACE
2050m
Fast
Incentivise
MR:2-01.4
57.5
M McKendry
R38 & faster MOB. PACE
2050m
Fast
Captains Secret
MR:2-00.8
57.5
T Williams
7 days
5th up
3YO+ R40 to R47 MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
1/1
Dave Duley
MR:1-58.8
59.3
4 & 5-bk otr,wd cvr 500,4w,powerful
J J Dunn
33 days
4th up
3YO+ R42 to R50 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
1/5
Shake A Leg
MR:1-57.6
58.7
4L
10th otr,5-bk,wd cvr 800,ran on wdr
UPSTAGE - when questioned regarding the performance Driver J Dunn stated he was satisfied with the effort after the gelding had raced three wide with cover from the 800m.
J J Dunn
R39 & faster Wk. TROT Stand
2500m
Fast
Pantani
MR:2-08.3
60.0
J J Dunn
16 days
3rd up
4YO+ R35 to R50 MOB. PACE JUN.D
1700m
Fast
1/3
Melody Banner
MR:1-56.4
57.5
5th otr,3-bk,3 & 4w 400,punishing
Gary Hall
20 days
2nd up
4YO+ R43 to R48, R49 with cond. MOB. PACE INV.D
2200m
Good
3/3
Mick Konstantin
MR:1-56.5
57.8
5.1L
Eased,4-bk otr,wd cvr 850,prkd,game
J J Dunn
321 days
1st up
R40 to R45 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
1/1
Potter
MR:2-01.7
58.9
Prkd,4-bk inr,prkd 1750,jostled,ezy
- Breeding:
- 5 b g Bettor's Delight-Double Twist(by Artsplace) [Unnamed 3c(Bettor's Delight), Double Time 6g(A Rocknroll Dance), Twisted Sister 4m(Bettor's Delight)]
- Owners:
- Stonewall Stud Ltd, Twista Syndicate, Always 'B' Syndicate
- Breeder:
- Breckon Farms Ltd
- Comment:
- Strong resumption 2 week ago here. Every chance to go one better in small field.

Starts
43
Wins
6
Seconds
9
Thirds
7
Lifetime Stakes
$111,938
Winning Stakes
$57,750
Win Dividend
$0.70
Place Dividend
$1.04
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 42 | 5 | 16 | All Weather Slushy | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| Grass | 1 | 1 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 28 | 3 | 10 | Distance | 18 | 4 | 8 |
| Favourite | 7 | 1 | 4 | 2nd Favourite | 7 | 2 | 2 |
| Mobile | 37 | 5 | 16 | Standing | 6 | 1 | 0 |
| Left | 15 | 3 | 6 | Right | 28 | 3 | 10 |
| Fresh90 | 4 | 0 | 3 | Fresh30 | 6 | 0 | 2 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
T Williams
141 days
1st up
3YO+ R44 to R60 MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
8/9
Mako
MR:1-57.3
58.6
2.8L
8th otr,wd cvr 600,wdr top,bold fin
K Denifostova
R51 Wk. PACE Stand
2500m
Fast
Sweet Maggie Mae
MR:2-08.2
57.4
K Denifostova
R48 & faster Wk. PACE Stand
2500m
Fast
Melody Banner
MR:2-08.8
57.9
J J Dunn
2 days
16th up
R49 to R60, R61 with cond. MOB. PACE
2000m
Fast
1/1
Margherita
MR:1-56.8
57.2
2.6L
7th otr,4-bk 1400,wdst top,bttld on
TWISTA - when questioned regarding the performance Driver J Dunn stated that after going back early he had then failed to get into the race as he had hoped given the strong tempo set throughout.
J J Dunn
25 days
15th up
R48 to R59 MOB. PACE
2000m
Fast
1/1
Rough And Ready
MR:1-56.6
0.3L
3rd,left prkd,cvr 1100,wd 550,tried
TWISTA - pre-race warmed.
J J Dunn
14 days
14th up
3YO+ R45 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2200m
Fast
9/7
Little Spike
MR:1-59.8
57.6
10L
Trppd wd the trip,peaked 3rd,wilted
TWISTA - raced wide early after unsuccessfully contesting for a position in the running line with YOU LITTLE BEAUTY. Was then obliged to remain wide without cover when unable to secure the position outside the leader which was being held by VILLAGE REBEL. Weakened rounding the final turn.
J J Dunn
15 days
13th up
3YO+ R53 to R86 DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2700m
Fast
4/4
Captain Sampson
MR:2-01.3
57.0
3.4L
Brk,trld,3-bk,prkd 700,bttld away
TWISTA - slow to begin.
J J Dunn
21 days
12th up
R50 to R63 DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2700m
Good
2/2
Joes Rock
MR:2-02.8
57.8
6th inr,6-bk,off,1x1,wd,too strong
J J Dunn
21 days
11th up
3YO+ R35 to R52, R55 to R57 with cond. MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
3/3
Always B Charlie
MR:1-59.8
56.7
1x1,left prkd 1800,ld 50m,too tough
J J Dunn
6 days
10th up
3YO+ R42 to R50, R51 to R55 with cond. MOB. PACE
2700m
Good
1/1
Always B Charlie
MR:2-01.7
57.9
4.5L
Eased,rear inr,off,3-bk otr,4w,fght
TWISTA - when questioned regarding the performance Driver J Dunn advised that he did not get a trail into the race as he had hoped and had to race wide rounding the final turn.
- Breeding:
- 5 b g Terror To Love-Key Operator(by Armbro Operative) [Girl Courage 14m(Courage Under Fire), Overarm 11g(Changeover), Rapid Response 7g(Gold Ace), Scared Stiff 9g(Terror To Love), Still Trying 8g(Stunin Cullen), Whatsupman 4g(Buy Kiwi Made)]
- Owners:
- Est T K Piercy, Mrs A A Piercy
- Breeder:
- T K Piercy, Mrs A A Piercy
- Comment:
- Backed and beaten off marks at Camb. Classy type and must be included tonight.

Starts
37
Wins
8
Seconds
3
Thirds
3
Lifetime Stakes
$168,520
Winning Stakes
$98,475
Win Dividend
$1.31
Place Dividend
$1.02
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 37 | 8 | 6 | All Weather Slushy | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 21 | 2 | 5 | Distance | 18 | 6 | 3 |
| Favourite | 8 | 3 | 2 | 2nd Favourite | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| Mobile | 25 | 6 | 3 | Standing | 12 | 2 | 3 |
| Left | 16 | 6 | 1 | Right | 21 | 2 | 5 |
| Fresh90 | 3 | 1 | 0 | Fresh30 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
A Herlihy
8 days
15th up
R45 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2700m
Fast
1/1
Leo Lincoln
MR:1-59.5
57.9
9.9L
9th otr,4-bk,wd,prkd bell,cvr,plggd
LITTLE SPIKE - fractious prior to the start. The off side shortener cord became entangled after it was activated. When questioned regarding the performance Driver T Herlihy advised he was satisfied with the performance given the tempo of the race.
A Herlihy
13 days
14th up
R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2200m
Fast
1/1
Beta Prepare
MR:2-00.8
55.5
3L
8th otr,3-bk,wd cvr 550,ran on wdst
LITTLE SPIKE - when questioned regarding the performance Driver T Herlihy advised that he had not received a trail into the race as he had hoped but was satisfied with the manner in which the gelding made up ground in the run home after having to improve wide on the final turn.
S Ottley
7 days
13th up
FFA MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
7/8
The Lazarus Effect
MR:1-57.4
56.0
7.6L
7th inr,5-bk,off,wdst top,made grnd
K Coppins
7 days
12th up
FFA MOB. PACE
1700m
Fast
8/8
The Lazarus Effect
MR:1-53.6
55.3
3.2L
5th inr,3-bk 1300,off,tidy thru mid
LITTLE SPIKE - commenced to shift out from the marker line near the 250m but was then corrected with an outside runner being momentarily hampered.
A Poutama
56 days
11th up
3YO+ C,G&E R50 & faster MOB. PACE
1700m
Fast
5/6
Better Knuckle Up
MR:1-55.1
55.2
0.8L
5th otr,prkd,cvr 1300,angled,stout
Angela Bedwell
R79 & faster MOB. PACE
2050m
Fast
Jolimont
MR:2-01.8
58.1
A Poutama
9 days
10th up
FFA MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
3/1
Merlin
MR:1-59.3
57.0
3.2L
3rd inr,3-bk,off,wd top,bttld away
A Poutama
10 days
9th up
3YO+ FFA PACE Stand
3200m
Slushy
6/6
Republican Party
MR:2-03.4
53.8
6.5L
Brk,4th inr,4-bk,off,bttld away mid
LITTLE SPIKE - fractious prior to the start. Broke briefly at the start.
S Ottley
9 days
8th up
4YO G&E MOB. PACE
1700m
Good
1/1
Rock Or Bust
MR:1-54.5
57.2
6-5bk otr,4-5wd cvr tn,soared,just