Auckland Trotting Club Inc

WORKOUT

Race 2

T Cameron

R55 & faster MOB. PACE

2050m

Fast

4

War Party

MR:2-03.0

57.2

2 of 3

29 Sep 26

WORKOUT

Race 6

T Cameron

R70 & faster MOB. PACE

2050m

Fast

2

Diamonds Are Forever

MR:2-00.8

56.1

3 of 9

08 May 26

Race 10

T Cameron

14 days

4th up

3YO+ C,G&E R46 to R70 MOB. PACE

1700m

Fast

10

1/2

Social Distancing

MR:1-54.8

56.9

1.6L

Thru prkd early,fght on tenaciously

8 of 10

24 Apr 26

Race 7

T Cameron

14 days

3rd up

FFA MOB. PACE

1609m

Good

5

10/10

The Lazarus Effect

MR:1-54.7

56.6

6.7L

9th otr,4-bk,wd cvr 300,ran on wdr

CAPTAIN SAMPSON - back from position at dispatch despite the efforts of Driver T Cameron. A warning was placed on the gelding's barrier manners.

4 of 10

10 Apr 26

Race 6

T Cameron

8 days

2nd up

R45 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand

2700m

Fast

2

5/5

Leo Lincoln

MR:1-59.5

57.9

6.9L

8th otr,3-bk,wd cvr,prkd 800,outfin

9 of 9

02 Apr 26

Race 6

T Cameron

92 days

1st up

R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand

2200m

Fast

1

3/2

Beta Prepare

MR:2-00.8

55.5

5.3L

Chkd/brk,4-bk,wd cvr 500,plggd away

CAPTAIN SAMPSON - broke shortly after the start when having to take evasive action to avoid a breaking runner and lost ground.

1 of 2

17 Mar 26

WORKOUT

Race 7

T Cameron

R72 MOB. PACE

2050m

Fast

2

Cold Chisel

MR:2-01.1

57.6

2 of 3

10 Mar 26

WORKOUT

Race 3

T Cameron

R58 & faster MOB. PACE

2050m

Fast

3

Tytate

MR:2-00.4

58.4

8 of 8

31 Dec 25

Race 10

T Cameron

12 days

7th up

3YO+ FFA PACE Stand

3200m

Slushy

3

8/8

Republican Party

MR:2-03.4

53.8

7.1L

3rd inr,3-bk 2400,whacked away mrks

4 of 12

19 Dec 25

Race 3

T Cameron

7 days

6th up

3YO R38 to R73 MOB. PACE

1609m

Fast

12

2/2

Tyson

MR:1-56.6

57.5

0.8L

Wd,1x1,prkd 1200,fght on resolutely

BRUNTWOOD BRIGADE - unable to hold the back of CAPTAIN SAMPSON near the 900m which enabled TYSON to shift down to fill the position. Weakened from the 500m.

2

966X21

Better Knuckle Up

R79

2

Front

Harrison Orange(J)

Barry Purdon & Scott Phelan, Clevedon

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:: Never looked in danger winning here, 2 Oct. Drawn perfectly here and he's on top

Starts 36

Wins 8

Seconds 5

Thirds 7

Lifetime Stakes $462,052

Winning Stakes $290,300

Win Dividend $0.67

Place Dividend $0.74

	Starts	Wins	Placings		Starts	Wins	Placings
All Weather	33	8	11	All Weather Slushy	1	0	0
Grass	0	0	0	Grass Wet	0	0	0
Course	26	7	10	Distance	14	4	6
Favourite	5	3	2	2nd Favourite	11	4	4
Mobile	28	7	8	Standing	8	1	4
Left	7	1	1	Right	26	7	10
Fresh90	5	1	2	Fresh30	4	2	1

Wins:

Video	Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
	10/23 Auckland NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. PACE 2200m (4) 3/4 length 2-41.4
	11/23 Auckland 2YO+ R35 to R46, R49 to R50 with cond. M 1609m (3) 3/4 length 1-53.3
	01/24 Auckland 3YO+ R52 to R59 MOB. PACE 1609m (6) 1/2 head 1-55.7
	05/24 Auckland 3YO+ R52 to R63 MOB. PACE 2200m (5) 2 1/4 lengths 2-41.3
	08/24 Auckland 3YO+ R51 to R66 MOB. PACE 1609m (5) head 1-57.5
	11/24 NZ Metro 3YO MOB. PACE 1980m (9) 1 3/4 lengths 2-23.1
	03/26 Auckland 3YO+ C,G&E R50 & faster MOB. PACE 1700m (3) nose 2-01.7
	10/26 Auckland DiscrHcp PACE 2700m (3(10m)) 6 1/4 lengths 3-18.1

Race Starts (Last 10)

1 of 7

02 Oct 26

Race 7

H Orange

14 days

2nd up

DiscrHcp PACE Stand

2700m

Fast

3

2/2

Merlin

MR:1-58.0

56.3

3rd inr,prkd,ld 1050,never in doubt

2 of 6

18 Sep 26

Race 7

H Orange

140 days

1st up

R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand

2200m

Fast

1

5/6

American Me

MR:1-59.7

54.9

0.2L

Chkd/brk,4th inr,1x1 bell,wd,strong

BETTER KNUCKLE UP - hampered at the start and broke briefly losing ground.

3 of 3

08 Sep 26

WORKOUT

Race 7

H Orange

R119 & faster Wk. PACE Stand

2500m

Fast

1

Merlin

MR:2-05.4

55.2

2 of 2

01 Sep 26

WORKOUT

Race 1

H Orange

R119 & faster Wk. PACE Stand

2500m

Fast

1

Merlin

MR:2-08.3

58.0

6 of 6

01 May 26

Race 7

C Hackett

7 days

15th up

FFA MOB. PACE

2200m

Fast

2

5/6

Got The Chocolates

MR:1-55.7

55.8

6L

3-bk mrks,off,wd cvr 400,steady wdr

6 of 10

24 Apr 26

Race 7

Z Butcher

14 days

14th up

FFA MOB. PACE

1609m

Good

7

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.

9 of 10

10 Apr 26

Race 9

A Herlihy

21 days

13th up

FFA MOB. PACE

2200m

Fast

11

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.

7 of 8

20 Mar 26

Race 8

A Herlihy

14 days

12th up

FFA MOB. PACE

2200m

Fast

7

5/6

The Lazarus Effect

MR:1-57.4

56.0

8.1L

Eased,rear otr,3bk,off,whacked away

1 of 6

06 Mar 26

Race 4

A Herlihy

14 days

11th up

3YO+ C,G&E R50 & faster MOB. PACE

1700m

Fast

3

2/2

Freeze Frame

MR:1-55.1

55.2

3rd,3-bk inr,prkd 1300,bravest late

2 of 9

20 Feb 26

Race 2

A Herlihy

51 days

10th up

R53 & faster MOB. PACE

1609m

Fast

6

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.

3

12255X

Sooner The Bettor

R90

3

Front

Brooke Wilkins(J)

Barry Purdon & Scott Phelan, Clevedon

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), Smoother The Bettor 3g(Bettor's Delight)]
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
Movement:: Domiciled at Pukekohe with Logan Hollis & Shane Robertson
Comment:: Last raced in early May but has fashioned outstanding fresh record. Flies gate.

Starts 58

Wins 13

Seconds 17

Thirds 8

Lifetime Stakes $752,265

Winning Stakes $206,450

Win Dividend $0.67

Place Dividend $1.19

	Starts	Wins	Placings		Starts	Wins	Placings
All Weather	51	13	21	All Weather Slushy	3	0	3
Grass	0	0	0	Grass Wet	0	0	0
Course	30	11	13	Distance	27	5	14
Favourite	11	7	3	2nd Favourite	12	5	4
Mobile	44	8	21	Standing	14	5	4
Left	21	2	8	Right	30	11	13
Fresh90	5	4	1	Fresh30	4	2	1

Wins:

Video	Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
	12/22 Auckland NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. PACE 2200m (9) nose 2-43.8
	01/23 WaikBoP 3YO+ R48 to R60 MOB. PACE 2200m (3) 2 lengths 2-42.9
	09/23 Auckland 3YO MOB. PACE 2200m (5) neck 2-38.9
	10/23 Ashburton 3YO C&G MOB. PACE 1700m (5) 1/2 neck 2-00
	09/24 Auckland R65 & faster DiscrHcp PACE 2200m (2) neck 2-42.6
	11/24 Auckland 2YO+ Up to & including R70 MOB. PACE 1700m (6) 3 lengths 2-01
	12/24 Auckland 3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE 2200m (1(10m)) neck 2-42.7
	09/25 Auckland R72 to R87 MOB. PACE 1700m (1) head 2-04.1
	09/25 Auckland R60 & faster DiscrHcp PACE 2200m (5) neck 2-45.7
	10/25 Auckland DiscrHcp PACE 2700m (1) neck 3-20.8
	12/25 Auckland 4YO+ R55 to R90 MOB. PACE 1609m (7) 1 1/2 lengths 1-55.1
	02/26 Auckland R51 & faster DiscrHcp PACE 2200m (1(30m)) 2 1/4 lengths 2-46.4
	02/26 Auckland R53 & faster MOB. PACE 1609m (8) 5 1/2 lengths 1-55.6

Race Starts (Last 10)

2 of 2

14 Oct 26

WORKOUT

Race 7

Z Butcher

R90 & faster MOB. PACE

2050m

Fast

1

Chase A Dream

MR:2-00.1

58.0

3 of 3

29 Sep 26

WORKOUT

Race 6

H Orange

R70 & faster MOB. PACE

2050m

Fast

3

Diamonds Are Forever

MR:2-00.8

56.1

5 of 6

01 May 26

Race 7

H Orange

7 days

14th up

FFA MOB. PACE

2200m

Fast

5

4/4

Got The Chocolates

MR:1-55.7

55.8

4.9L

Nice sit otr,wd 400,loomed,outkickd

5 of 10

24 Apr 26

Race 7

H Orange

22 days

13th up

FFA MOB. PACE

1609m

Good

3

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.

2 of 7

02 Apr 26

Race 8

H Orange

20 days

12th up

FFA MOB. PACE

1609m

Fast

3

3/2

The Janitor

MR:1-51.4

54.4

0.1L

Sped to ld,trld bell,thru,ld,nailed

2 of 8

13 Mar 26

Race 7

H Orange

21 days

11th up

FFA MOB. PACE

1700m

Fast

4

3/3

The Lazarus Effect

MR:1-53.6

55.3

1.1L

Speared to ld,set terms,cut bk 50m

1 of 9

20 Feb 26

Race 2

H Orange

7 days

10th up

R53 & faster MOB. PACE

1609m

Fast

8

3/3

Better Knuckle Up

MR:1-55.6

56.8

Fired to clr ld,unchallenged after

1 of 5

13 Feb 26

Race 4

H Orange

44 days

9th up

R51 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand

2200m

Fast

1

1/1

Final Change

MR:2-01.6

56.9

Rear inr,off,wd 600,ld 400,powerful

2 of 2

03 Feb 26

WORKOUT

Race 4

H Orange

R73 & faster MOB. PACE

2050m

Fast

2

Better Knuckle Up

MR:2-01.3

56.8

3 of 8

31 Dec 25

Race 10

H Orange

12 days

8th up

3YO+ FFA PACE Stand

3200m

Slushy

4

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.

4

28258X

Chase A Dream

R93

4

Front

Andre Poutama

Nathan Purdon, Pukekohe

Breeding:: 5 b g Captaintreacherous-Secret Lotion(by Courage Under Fire) [Feelin Bettor 8g(Bettor's Delight), Secret Cocktail 7m(Bettor's Delight), Secret Wish 3f(Bettor's Wish), Shared Secret 4m(Betting Line), State Of Art 6h(Art Major)]
Owners:: Mark Purdon, C J Ryder
Breeder:: Studholme Bloodstock Limited
Comment:: Off the scene since mixed Aus campaign ended in May. Has won fresh; can't risk.

Starts 35

Wins 12

Seconds 6

Thirds 2

Lifetime Stakes $735,790

Winning Stakes $427,496

Win Dividend $1.54

Place Dividend $0.74

	Starts	Wins	Placings		Starts	Wins	Placings
All Weather	29	11	6	All Weather Slushy	2	0	1
Grass	0	0	0	Grass Wet	0	0	0
Course	9	2	1	Distance	8	2	1
Favourite	14	7	3	2nd Favourite	4	3	1
Mobile	33	12	8	Standing	2	0	0
Left	20	9	5	Right	9	2	1
Fresh90	4	1	1	Fresh30	4	1	2

Wins:

Video	Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
	09/23 NZ Metro with cond. MOB. PACE 1980m (2) 1/2 neck 2-22.9
	10/23 NZ Metro 2YO C&G MOB. PACE 1980m (7) 1 length 2-23.4
	11/23 NZ Metro 2YO MOB. PACE 1980m (6) 1 1/4 lengths 2-28.3
	11/23 NZ Metro 2YO C&G MOB. PACE 1980m (15) nose 2-22.1
	02/24 Auckland 3YO MOB. PACE 1700m (6) head 2-04.7
	02/24 Auckland 3YO C&G MOB. PACE 2200m (8) 1/2 head 2-41.8
	04/24 NZ Metro 3YO C&G MOB. PACE 1980m (2) neck 2-25
	05/24 NZ Metro 3YO C&G MOB. PACE 1980m (6) 1/2 neck 2-23.8
	05/24 NZ Metro 3YO C&G MOB. PACE 1980m (6) nose 2-22.7
	10/24 NZ Metro 3YO MOB. PACE 1980m (3) 1 1/4 lengths 2-20.7
	03/25 WaikBoP FFA MOB. PACE 1609m (6) 2 lengths 1-51.5

Race Starts (Last 10)

1 of 2

14 Oct 26

WORKOUT

Race 7

A Poutama

R90 & faster MOB. PACE

2050m

Fast

2

Sooner The Bettor

MR:2-00.1

58.0

4 of 5

06 Oct 26

WORKOUT

Race 2

Z Butcher

R55 & faster MOB. PACE

2050m

Fast

5

Captain Sampson

MR:2-03.0

57.2

8th

16 May 26

Overseas

Race

Mob.

1609m

5th

02 May 26

Overseas

Race

Mob.

1609m

2nd

18 Apr 26

Overseas

Race

Mob.

2300m

8th

14 Mar 26

Overseas

Race

Mob.

1609m

2nd

07 Mar 26

Overseas

Race

Mob.

1609m

1st

14 Feb 26

Overseas

Race

Mob.

2240m

5 of 6

30 Jan 26

NZ Metro

Race 8

John Dunn

49 days

5th up

C,G&E FFA MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

6

3/3

Pinseeker

MR:1-56.0

53.8

11L

6th,imprvd,1x1 900,off,steady mid

CHASE A DREAM - pre-race warmed.

6 of 7

12 Dec 25

NZ Metro

Race 9

R Butt

21 days

4th up

FFA MOB. PACE

1980m

Fast

6

3/3

Republican Party

MR:1-54.8

56.2

6.9L

Found 1x1,3wd 400,short bid mid

CHASE A DREAM - pre-race warmed. When questioned regarding the performance driver B Butt advised the gelding had travelled well however had failed to respond to his urgings when placed under pressure in the run home. A post-race veterinary and endoscopic examination revealed a poor recovery and a degree of mucous that may have affected the horse's racing performance. A veterinary clearance will be required prior to racing again.

5

230X42

Merlin

R119

5

Front

Zachary Butcher

Barry Purdon & Scott Phelan, Clevedon

Breeding:: 6 b h Art Major-Imaginary Bet(by Bettor's Delight) [Captains Mistress 4m(Captaintreacherous), Cullens Bet 10m(Christian Cullen), Durrant 8g(Art Major), Faith Not Fear 2c(Captaintreacherous), Gemma Mac 9m(Art Major), Magician 5g(Captaintreacherous)]
Owner:: Montana Park Pty Ltd
Breeder:: Taffy Limited
Comment:: Two nice attempts since returning. Commands full respect on stellar career stats

Starts 55

Wins 24

Seconds 10

Thirds 11

Lifetime Stakes $1,851,885

Winning Stakes $1,373,796

Win Dividend $0.93

Place Dividend $0.94

	Starts	Wins	Placings		Starts	Wins	Placings
All Weather	50	23	19	All Weather Slushy	1	0	0
Grass	0	0	0	Grass Wet	0	0	0
Course	24	11	9	Distance	19	10	6
Favourite	27	16	7	2nd Favourite	15	6	6
Mobile	41	20	15	Standing	14	4	6
Left	26	12	10	Right	24	11	9
Fresh90	7	2	4	Fresh30	4	1	3

Wins:

Video	Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time
	02/22 Auckland 2YO MOB. PACE 1700m (5) 2 lengths 2-07.4
	02/22 Auckland 2YO C&G MOB. PACE 1700m (5) neck 2-04.7
	03/22 Auckland 2YO C&G MOB. PACE 1700m (8) nose 2-03.2
	03/22 Auckland 2YO C&G MOB. PACE 1700m (5) 1/2 neck 2-06.9
	09/22 Auckland 2YO C&G MOB. PACE 1700m (6) 3/4 length 2-04.8
	09/22 Auckland 2YO C&G MOB. PACE 1700m (6) 1/2 length 2-03.3
	09/22 WaikBoP 2YO C&G MOB. PACE 1700m (8) 1/2 length 2-01.3
	10/22 NZ Metro 2YO C&G MOB. PACE 1980m (8) 1/2 length 2-25.7
	02/23 Auckland 3YO C&G MOB. PACE 2200m (11) head 2-39.5
	03/23 Auckland 3YO MOB. PACE 2700m (2) head 3-18.3
	04/23 WaikBoP 3YO C&G MOB. PACE 1700m (1) 1 1/2 lengths 1-59.8
	12/23 NZ Metro 3YO C&G MOB. PACE 1980m (8) 2 lengths 2-22.7
	12/23 NZ Metro 3YO MOB. PACE 2600m (4) 3/4 length 3-08.5
	01/24 Auckland 3YO+ R64 to R97 MOB. PACE 1609m (6) 1/2 head 1-55.1
	02/24 Auckland R61 & faster MOB. PACE 2200m (4) 1 1/4 lengths 2-44.4
	04/24 WaikBoP FFA MOB. PACE 1609m (6) neck 1-52.2
	04/24 WaikBoP FFA MOB. PACE 2200m (5) neck 2-35.1
	10/24 Auckland 3YO+ R65 & faster DiscrHcp PACE 2700m (1(20m)) 2 1/4 lengths 3-18.1
	10/24 Ashburton 3YO+ FFA PACE 2400m (8) 3/4 length 2-54.6
	11/24 NZ Metro FFA MOB. PACE 1980m (7) 1 1/4 lengths 2-25.3
	11/25 Kaikoura FFA PACE 2400m (6) 1/2 length 2-54.9
	12/25 Auckland R73 & faster PACE 2700m (1(20m)) 1/2 length 3-24.7
	01/26 WaikBoP FFA MOB. PACE 2200m (4) 1 length 2-43.2

Race Starts (Last 10)

2 of 7

02 Oct 26

Race 7

Z Butcher

14 days

2nd up

DiscrHcp PACE Stand

2700m

Fast

2

1/1

Better Knuckle Up

MR:1-58.0

56.3

6.3L

4th inr,off,3-bk inr,off 300,chased

MERLIN - hampered at the start losing ground.

4 of 6

18 Sep 26

Race 7

Z Butcher

161 days

1st up

R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand

2200m

Fast

1

1/1

American Me

MR:1-59.7

54.9

1.7L

Rear inr,off,wd 400,closed well wdr

MERLIN - improved wide from the 400m.

1 of 3

08 Sep 26

WORKOUT

Race 7

Z Butcher

R119 & faster Wk. PACE Stand

2500m

Fast

3

Rubira

MR:2-05.4

55.2

1 of 2

01 Sep 26

WORKOUT

Race 1

Z Butcher

R119 & faster Wk. PACE Stand

2500m

Fast

2

Better Knuckle Up

MR:2-08.3

58.0

10 of 10

10 Apr 26

Race 9

Z Butcher

8 days

13th up

FFA MOB. PACE

2200m

Fast

3

6/6

Leap To Fame

MR:1-53.0

55.8

14L

Prkd,cvr 1600,off top,no final kick

MERLIN - hampered near the 250m.

3 of 7

02 Apr 26

Race 8

Z Butcher

13 days

12th up

FFA MOB. PACE

1609m

Fast

7

4/4

The Janitor

MR:1-51.4

54.4

1.2L

Wd,prkd,pshd to ld bell,gathered in

MERLIN - raced wide early.

2 of 8

20 Mar 26

Race 8

Z Butcher

7 days

11th up

FFA MOB. PACE

2200m

Fast

5

2/2

The Lazarus Effect

MR:1-57.4

56.0

0.7L

Prkd,ld 1900,dictated terms,cut bk

3 of 8

13 Mar 26

Race 7

Z Butcher

63 days

10th up

FFA MOB. PACE

1700m

Fast

8

4/4

The Lazarus Effect

MR:1-53.6

55.3

2.8L

Eased,rear,4-bk inr,thru,stout mrks

1 of 1

03 Mar 26

WORKOUT

Race 1

Z Butcher

R120 MOB. PACE

2050m

Fast

1

MR:1-58.3

56.4

1 of 4

09 Jan 26

Race 6