Auckland Trotting Club Inc
Friday, 24 April
Meeting: PREMIER RACE NIGHT (TAYLOR MILE & ANZAC CUP)
Last updated 20/04/2026 at 22:12 pm
- Race Number:
- Race 9
- Race Time:
CLASSIQUE LANDSCAPERS AUTUMN MARES SPRINT MOB PACE
$40,000, 4YO & OLDER MARES FFA MOBILE, 1609m
For all 4yo-&-older pacing mares. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating numbering sequentially from 1.
| Notifiable Gear Changes: Princess Gracy: BL-On Legend |
- Breeding:
- 6 b m Always B Miki-Spirit And Desire(by Real Desire) [Spirited Belle 9m(American Ideal), Spirited Lou 7g(Sweet Lou)]
- Owner:
- D W Phillips
- Breeder:
- Hambletonian Limited
- Comment:
- Has worked plenty in recent attempts and should benefit from the ace here. Cover

Starts
51
Wins
7
Seconds
3
Thirds
6
Lifetime Stakes
$88,459
Winning Stakes
$55,825
Win Dividend
$1.05
Place Dividend
$1.13
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 48 | 7 | 9 | All Weather Slushy | 5 | 1 | 1 |
| Grass | 3 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 6 | 2 | 1 | Distance | 10 | 2 | 2 |
| Favourite | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2nd Favourite | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Mobile | 51 | 7 | 9 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 45 | 5 | 8 | Right | 6 | 2 | 1 |
| Fresh90 | 4 | 0 | 0 | Fresh30 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
H Orange
8 days
16th up
4YO+ Mares FFA MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
5/4
Francent
MR:1-55.1
58.6
14L
Prkd,cvr,prkd 1700,unable to stick
SPIRITUAL BLISS - over-raced middle stages.
H Orange
13 days
15th up
4YO+ Mares MOB. PACE
1700m
Fast
4/4
Princess Gracy
MR:1-52.0
56.1
3.8L
Wd,cut breeze,outkicked run home
H Orange
14 days
14th up
4YO+ Mares MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
5/5
Princess Gracy
MR:1-56.4
58.8
0.7L
1x1,prkd,into ld 1400,mastered 50m
SPIRITUAL BLISS - over-raced middle stages. Driver H Orange advised the mare was striking the wheel discs.
H Orange
14 days
13th up
4YO+ Mares R50 to R80, R81 to R120 with cond. MOB. PACE
1700m
Fast
3/3
Lady Of The Light
MR:1-55.8
55.7
4.1L
Faced breezed thru'out,outfnished
SPIRITUAL BLISS - lay inwards rounding the final bend.
A Poutama
21 days
12th up
R53 & faster MOB. PACE
1609m
Fast
5/7
Sooner The Bettor
MR:1-55.6
56.8
8.6L
3-bk mrks,held up,off,steady in mid
H Orange
7 days
11th up
R48 to R67 MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
1/3
Final Change
MR:1-59.5
57.5
Wd,prkd,cvr 1100,wd 250,fght best
SPIRITUAL BLISS - raced wide early. Over-raced middle stages.
H Orange
14 days
10th up
R51 to R56 MOB. PACE
1700m
Slushy
1/1
Doo You Want Me
MR:1-55.9
56.8
3.3L
Cut breeze the trip,bttld on nicely
SPIRITUAL BLISS - fell to the track on pulling up after tipping Driver H Orange from the sulky but was immediately attended to by the crash crew and veterinarian. This mare then got away from the attendants after having the sulky and harness removed due to the bridle coming off when being restrained. SPIRITUAL BLISS was subsequently caught by attendants at the birdcage gates and found not to have sustained any injury in this incident after a veterinary examination. Driver H Orange was examined by St John personnel and cleared of injury.
H Orange
R54 & faster Wk. TROT Stand
2500m
Fast
Heaven High
MR:2-08.2
57.7
H Orange
9 days
9th up
R50 to R65 MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
1/1
Louezyana
MR:1-59.6
57.2
1.6L
Trld,3-bk 1250,bold on mrks,no gap
SPIRITUAL BLISS - over-raced middle stages. Held up for clear racing room for the duration of the run home. Driver H Orange advised that the mare raced ungenerously when restrained in restricted room over the concluding stages. Mr Orange further advised that he did not activate the mare's removable deafeners.
- Breeding:
- 6 b m Downbytheseaside-Mhairi(by Presidential Ball) [Carse O Fern Cully 11g(Stunin Cullen), Carse O Fern Tom 10g(Highview Tommy), Desire Mhe 17m(Real Desire), Mhai Elsu 18m(Elsu), Mhai Jackie Do 2f(Downbytheseaside), Mhai Tommie 8m(Highview Tommy), Mychristian 12m(Christian Cullen)]
- Owner:
- D R Courtman
- Breeder:
- D R Courtman
- Comment:
- Did a decent job behind Francent, 10 Apr. Nice swing in draws here; quins-1st 4s

Starts
46
Wins
6
Seconds
6
Thirds
17
Lifetime Stakes
$128,559
Winning Stakes
$40,975
Win Dividend
$1.47
Place Dividend
$1.80
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 44 | 6 | 23 | All Weather Slushy | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Grass | 2 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 32 | 2 | 19 | Distance | 22 | 3 | 13 |
| Favourite | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2nd Favourite | 7 | 0 | 6 |
| Mobile | 41 | 6 | 21 | Standing | 5 | 0 | 2 |
| Left | 14 | 4 | 4 | Right | 32 | 2 | 19 |
| Fresh90 | 4 | 1 | 2 | Fresh30 | 5 | 0 | 2 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
A Herlihy
56 days
10th up
4YO+ Mares FFA MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
4/5
Francent
MR:1-55.1
58.6
6.5L
Eased,8th inr,off 750,6th tn,ran on
M White
3YO+ R48 & faster MOB. PACE
2050m
Fast
Francent
MR:2-01.8
57.4
M White
14 days
9th up
F&M FFA MOB. PACE
2600m
Fast
12/12
Debbie Lincoln
MR:1-58.1
57.9
5L
3bk otr,4bk 1200,off,held up,good
BEACH DAY - shifted outwards near the 100m checking MHAI SURFER GIRL. Driver M Hurrell admitted a breach of Rule 869(3)(b) in that he drove carelessly when shifting ground. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty, the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mr Hurrell's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing on 15 February up to and including 22 February 2026 (3 days).
M White
30 days
8th up
4YO+ Mares MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
7/8
General Jen
MR:1-56.7
56.7
6.4L
3-6bk otr,3wd 900-tn,fght,wilted
MHAI SURFER GIRL - raced wide without cover from the 1000m.
M White
12 days
7th up
3YO+ F&M R51 to R64 MOB. PACE
1700m
Slushy
2/2
Spiritual Bliss
MR:1-56.2
56.4
1.5L
7th otr,wd 1600,prkd,tenacious bid
MHAI SURFER GIRL - raced wide early.
M White
7 days
6th up
4YO+ R55 to R90 MOB. PACE
1609m
Fast
5/4
Sooner The Bettor
MR:1-55.0
57.6
1.7L
Ld out,trld 1050,thru,bold bid mrks
M White
7 days
5th up
3YO+ F&M FFA MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
9/10
Francent
MR:1-57.1
56.1
5.3L
Wd,3-bk inr 1600,held up,ran on gap
MHAI SURFER GIRL - raced wide early. Held up early in the run home.
M White
14 days
4th up
3YO+ F&M MOB. PACE
1700m
Fast
8/6
Francent
MR:1-56.1
55.8
8.2L
9th otr,wd cvr rear 600,tidy effort
M White
16 days
3rd up
3YO+ R58 to R74 MOB. PACE
1700m
Fast
5/3
Kevin Kline
MR:1-53.7
57.3
1.4L
5th inr,3bk,off,held up,late in mid
MHAI SURFER GIRL - held up final turn and early stages of the run home.
- Breeding:
- 7 b m Bettor's Delight-Steel The Light(by Falcon Seelster) [Jett Star 8h(Bettor's Delight), Kourtney Kardash 6m(Bettor's Delight), Rare Air 3c(Bettor's Delight), Steel The Show 9g(Bettor's Delight), Upstage 5g(Sweet Lou)]
- Owners:
- Dr I S Bridge, Mrs R P Bridge, Mrs S E McKendry, D Curran, P Fisher, A Hassall, S Hassall, Nevele R Stud Ltd, Organ Donation Saves Lives Syndicate, Zinnycef Syndicate
- Breeder:
- Woodlands Stud (NZ) Ltd
- Comment:
- No dash since her latest win and would need to show more despite closer alley.

Starts
60
Wins
12
Seconds
7
Thirds
7
Lifetime Stakes
$291,600
Winning Stakes
$169,400
Win Dividend
$1.03
Place Dividend
$0.81
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 60 | 12 | 14 | All Weather Slushy | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 45 | 11 | 11 | Distance | 19 | 7 | 3 |
| Favourite | 14 | 8 | 2 | 2nd Favourite | 14 | 2 | 4 |
| Mobile | 47 | 12 | 11 | Standing | 13 | 0 | 3 |
| Left | 15 | 1 | 3 | Right | 45 | 11 | 11 |
| Fresh90 | 5 | 1 | 2 | Fresh30 | 5 | 0 | 1 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
M McKendry
8 days
16th up
4YO+ Mares FFA MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
7/9
Francent
MR:1-55.1
58.6
24L
7th otr,4-bk,wd 750,couldn't run on
LADY OF THE LIGHT - weakened rounding the final bend.
M McKendry
13 days
15th up
4YO+ Mares MOB. PACE
1700m
Fast
6/8
Princess Gracy
MR:1-52.0
56.1
8.6L
6th otr,rear 500,failed to spark up
M Ranger
14 days
14th up
R52 to R70 MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
4/4
Doo You Want Me
MR:1-57.0
56.6
9.1L
Eased,wd cvr rear 400,no final bite
LADY OF THE LIGHT - when questioned regarding the performance Driver M Ranger advised the mare raced lethargically throughout. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormality. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.
M Ranger
7 days
13th up
4YO+ Mares R50 to R80, R81 to R120 with cond. MOB. PACE
1700m
Fast
5/5
Francent
MR:1-55.8
55.7
Straight to ld,allowed terms,gritty
M Ranger
7 days
12th up
R54 to R65 MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
4/3
Doo You Want Me
MR:1-58.8
58.1
13L
Prkd,trld 1900,3-bk 400,lacked dash
LADY OF THE LIGHT - weakened in the run home.
M Ranger
77 days
11th up
R53 & faster MOB. PACE
1609m
Fast
6/6
Sooner The Bettor
MR:1-55.6
56.8
8.5L
Prkd,cvr 900,wd 400,bttld on in gap
M Ranger
R49 & faster MOB. PACE
2050m
Fast
Midnight Miki
MR:2-06.3
59.1
S Abernethy
14 days
10th up
3YO+ F&M MOB. PACE
1700m
Fast
7/8
Francent
MR:1-56.1
55.8
11L
Sped to ld,trld 1700,bttld away gap
S Abernethy
7 days
9th up
3YO+ R58 to R74 MOB. PACE
1700m
Fast
8/7
Kevin Kline
MR:1-53.7
57.3
6.2L
Held ld,ran along,swamped 150m out
LADY OF THE LIGHT - lay out early in the run home when under pressure. Placed in restricted room approaching the 50m when runners both sides shifted ground having to be steadied.
H Orange
7 days
8th up
3YO+ R45 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2200m
Fast
8/9
Little Spike
MR:1-59.8
57.6
6.8L
Brk start,rear inr,4-bk,no pick-up
The start was delayed at the first attempt with the field being turned out of line due to LADY OF THE LIGHT becoming fractious. This mare was sent to the unruly for the restart where it will remain for future stands.
- Breeding:
- 5 br m American Ideal-Caribbean Blue(by Mach Three) [Ballerini 4m(American Ideal), Blue Glory 10m(American Ideal), Caribbean Lily 8m(Bettor's Delight), Magic Four 7g(Bettor's Delight), St Lucia 2f(Bettor's Delight), Yankee Lincoln 11g(American Ideal)]
- Owners:
- Mrs S M Cornwall, S J Cornwall, A Wapp, Ms D L Wapp, G L Read, Mrs F T Read, Mrs J M Argus, P G Argus
- Breeder:
- Woodlands Stud (NZ) Ltd
- Comment:
- 3 strong races to start new campaign and sure to push forward. Major contender.

Starts
22
Wins
6
Seconds
7
Thirds
4
Lifetime Stakes
$88,178
Winning Stakes
$52,250
Win Dividend
$0.61
Place Dividend
$1.07
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 22 | 6 | 11 | All Weather Slushy | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 18 | 5 | 10 | Distance | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Favourite | 7 | 5 | 2 | 2nd Favourite | 7 | 1 | 6 |
| Mobile | 22 | 6 | 11 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 4 | 1 | 1 | Right | 18 | 5 | 10 |
| Fresh90 | 3 | 0 | 1 | Fresh30 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
M White
8 days
3rd up
4YO+ Mares FFA MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
3/3
Francent
MR:1-55.1
58.6
2.6L
Ld out,trld 1700,thru,chased boldly
M White
13 days
2nd up
4YO+ Mares MOB. PACE
1700m
Fast
3/3
Princess Gracy
MR:1-52.0
56.1
1.3L
Prkd,ld 1400,gathered in 100m out
TYTATE - tended to shift out under pressure in the run home.
M White
98 days
1st up
4YO+ Mares MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
4/3
Princess Gracy
MR:1-56.4
58.8
2L
Prkd,ld,trld 1400,off 300,fght hard
M White
R58 & faster MOB. PACE
2050m
Fast
Captain Sampson
MR:2-00.4
58.4
Z Butcher
21 days
16th up
3YO+ F&M FFA MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
10/8
Francent
MR:1-57.1
56.1
15L
Sped to ld,trld 1500,3-bk,solid inr
M White
21 days
15th up
3YO+ R46 to R55 MOB. PACE
1700m
Fast
1/1
The Jolly Roger
MR:1-55.5
56.7
Wd,up prkd 1400,chall 100,too tough
T Macfarlane
14 days
14th up
3YO+ R39 to R55 MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
3/4
Confederate
MR:1-57.3
57.6
6.9L
9th otr,6-bk,wd cvr rear,bttld away
ST JOHN EIGHT - over-raced middle stages. Hampered briefly approaching the 300m contacting the sulky wheel of TYTATE.
M White
50 days
13th up
3YO+ R44 to R50 MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
2/3
Confederate
MR:1-58.6
56.6
4th,prkd,ld 1550,tckld,had reserves
M White
R50 & faster MOB. PACE
2050m
Fast
Double Parked
MR:2-00.0
56.6
- Breeding:
- 4 b m Sweet Lou-Princess Jessie(by Bettor's Delight)
- Owner:
- Woodlands Partnership No.3 Syndicate
- Breeder:
- Woodlands Stud (NZ) Ltd
- Gear:
- BL-On
- Comment:
- Bold attempt behind #6, 10 Apr and continues to race with real purpose. Include.

Starts
21
Wins
6
Seconds
7
Thirds
3
Lifetime Stakes
$177,195
Winning Stakes
$79,750
Win Dividend
$0.63
Place Dividend
$1.39
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 21 | 6 | 10 | All Weather Slushy | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 14 | 5 | 7 | Distance | 10 | 2 | 4 |
| Favourite | 11 | 5 | 4 | 2nd Favourite | 4 | 1 | 3 |
| Mobile | 21 | 6 | 10 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 7 | 1 | 3 | Right | 14 | 5 | 7 |
| Fresh90 | 3 | 1 | 2 | Fresh30 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
Z Butcher
8 days
15th up
4YO+ Mares FFA MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
2/2
Francent
MR:1-55.1
58.6
3.2L
6th otr,3-bk,3-bk inr top,off,stout
Z Butcher
13 days
14th up
4YO+ Mares MOB. PACE
1700m
Fast
2/2
Soul Artist
MR:1-52.0
56.1
5th,3bk inr bell,got split,did best
Z Butcher
14 days
13th up
4YO+ Mares MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
1/1
Spiritual Bliss
MR:1-56.4
58.8
6th,1x1,prkd 1400,3-bk inr,best inr
PRINCESS GRACY - pre-race warmed. Driver Z Butcher admitted a charge under Rule 869(2) and the Whip and Rein Regulations in that he used his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home. After viewing the replays and hearing submissions on penalty the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mr Butcher's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing tonight up to and including the 29th March 2026 (3 days) and imposed a fine of $190.
Z Butcher
7 days
12th up
4YO+ Mares R50 to R80, R81 to R120 with cond. MOB. PACE
1700m
Fast
2/2
Lady Of The Light
MR:1-55.8
55.7
2.8L
Nice trip otr,wd 350,ran on stoutly
Z Butcher
14 days
11th up
3YO+ R40 to R53 MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
2/1
Allamericanplayer
MR:1-58.7
58.0
1.7L
Eased,wd cvr rear,postd 500,kept on
PRINCESS GRACY - pre-race warmed. Raced wide from the 1500m.
Z Butcher
21 days
10th up
3YO+ R37 to R49 MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
1/1
The Night Agent
MR:1-58.9
57.6
Prkd,into ld 1550,dictated,powerful
Z Butcher
R41 Wk. TROT Stand
2500m
Fast
Paradise Ali
MR:2-08.0
58.7
Z Butcher
63 days
9th up
R40 to R48 MOB. PACE
1700m
Slushy
1/1
Princess Of Savoy
MR:1-58.4
57.4
2.3L
Eased,rear inr,3-bk,off,wdst,stout
Z Butcher
R38 & faster MOB. PACE
2050m
Fast
Fifth And Final
MR:2-03.8
57.2
- Breeding:
- 5 b m Vincent(AUS)-Mary Niven(by Courage Under Fire) [Killarney Dance 7m(A Rocknroll Dance), Mattie Nevin 3f(Downbytheseaside), Queenofdance 10m(A Rocknroll Dance), Rocknroll Nevin 12m(Rock N Roll Heaven), Songbird 8m(Rock N Roll Heaven)]
- Owner:
- Patsy Marie Syndicate
- Breeder:
- R G Higgins
- Comment:
- Dominant after working to the front at Camb. Should claim another win tonight.

Starts
27
Wins
11
Seconds
6
Thirds
2
Lifetime Stakes
$247,740
Winning Stakes
$219,450
Win Dividend
$2.07
Place Dividend
$1.53
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 22 | 8 | 7 | All Weather Slushy | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Grass | 5 | 3 | 1 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 3 | 2 | 1 | Distance | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Favourite | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2nd Favourite | 7 | 2 | 2 |
| Mobile | 22 | 8 | 7 | Standing | 5 | 3 | 1 |
| Left | 24 | 9 | 7 | Right | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Fresh90 | 1 | 1 | 0 | Fresh30 | 3 | 1 | 1 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
C Hackett
8 days
27th up
4YO+ Mares FFA MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
1/1
Tytate
MR:1-55.1
58.6
Wd,prkd,into ld 1700,never relented
FRANCENT - lay inwards and struck track markers near the 1400m.
C Hackett
27 days
26th up
4YO+ Mares MOB. PACE
1700m
Fast
1/1
Princess Gracy
MR:1-52.0
56.1
0.8L
Eased,wd rear 800,3rd top,tough bid
C Hackett
3YO+ R48 & faster MOB. PACE
2050m
Fast
Arden's Memory
MR:2-01.8
57.4
J J Dunn
21 days
25th up
4YO+ Mares R50 to R80, R81 to R120 with cond. MOB. PACE
1700m
Fast
1/1
Lady Of The Light
MR:1-55.8
55.7
0.2L
Eased,rear otr,wd 400,4w,strong fin
FRANCENT - lay inwards at various stages.
S Ottley
14 days
24th up
F&M FFA MOB. PACE
2600m
Fast
1/1
Debbie Lincoln
MR:1-58.1
57.9
9.4L
3bk otr,up,prkd 1500-tn,felt pinch
S Ottley
49 days
23rd up
4YO+ Mares MOB. PACE
1980m
Fast
2/2
General Jen
MR:1-56.7
56.7
4.7L
3wd,prkd 1000-tn,fght,felt pinch
FRANCENT - raced wide until reaching the parked position near the 1050m.
S Ottley
R55 & faster MOB. PACE
2400m
Good
Esmeralda
MR:1-59.8
55.2
S Ottley
7 days
22nd up
3YO+ F&M FFA MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
3/2
Ruby Roe
MR:1-57.1
56.1
3 & 4-bk otr,wd,ld bell,hdd,left ld
S Ottley
39 days
21st up
3YO+ F&M MOB. PACE
1700m
Fast
2/2
Arafura
MR:1-56.1
55.8
Wd,up prkd 1300,upper hand 50m out
FRANCENT - raced wide early. Lay in at various stages.
S Ottley
R52 to R73 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
Bazooka
MR:1-58.1
57.8