Auckland Trotting Club Inc
Friday, 27 February
Meeting: Metro Finals/Northern Breeders Stakes (METRO FINALS/NORTHERN BREEDERS STAKES)
Last updated 27/02/2026 at 17:14 pm
- Race Number:
- Race 3
- Race Time:
THE ALEX BAR & EATERY - SOUTH OF THE BOMBAYS COND MOB PACE
$15,000, R35 TO R42 MOBILE, 1700m
For R35 to R42 pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Winning Stakes using the track grid. The winner will get a rating penalty free win if 4YO and older, and driven by a Junior Driver, and has not previously won a rating penalty free race this season. For horses who have had a minimum of three (3) starts at a North Island track (excluding Alexandra Park) since 1 December 2025 and up to 19 February 2026 inclusive. Selection preference to horses with the most starts as per the criteria during this period.
| Notifiable Gear Changes: Enzo: SL-On Legend |
- Breeding:
- 5 b g Always B Miki-Moulin Bromac(by Bettor's Delight) [Sweet Trixie 6m(Sweet Lou)]
- Owners:
- B P Laidlaw, C K McLeod, K M McLeod
- Breeder:
- G L Moir, Mrs P V Moir
- Comment:
- Grabbed another cheque with last week late dab for 3rd. Needed from the 1 again.
Starts
12
Wins
1
Seconds
1
Thirds
4
Lifetime Stakes
$22,234
Winning Stakes
$8,250
Win Dividend
$0.31
Place Dividend
$0.70
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 12 | 1 | 5 | All Weather Slushy | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 9 | 1 | 4 | Distance | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Favourite | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Mobile | 12 | 1 | 5 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 3 | 0 | 1 | Right | 9 | 1 | 4 |
| Fresh90 | 1 | 0 | 0 | Fresh30 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
| Video | Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time |
|---|---|
| 10/25 Auckland NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. PACE 2200m (6) nose 2-42.6 |
Race Starts (Last 10)
E Johnson
7 days
12th up
4YO+ R37 to R45 MOB. PACE JUN.D
2200m
Fast
4/4
Social Distancing
MR:2-00.9
57.0
3.8L
4th inr,4-bk,3-bk,keen,late on mrks
MR MIKI - over-raced middle stages.
D Butcher
14 days
11th up
3YO+ R37 to R49 MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
4/4
Princess Gracy
MR:1-58.9
57.6
7.9L
4th inr,4bk,prkd,cvr 1150,off,solid
D Butcher
7 days
10th up
3YO+ R35 to R49 MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
5/4
Johnny Lincoln
MR:1-58.6
59.6
0.4L
6th otr,3-bk,wd 600,wdr top,strong
MR MIKI - over-raced briefly near the 900m having to be steadied.
Z Butcher
14 days
9th up
3YO+ R35 to R39, R40 with cond. MOB. PACE
1700m
Slushy
4/2
Johnny Lincoln
MR:1-57.1
57.3
2.2L
5th inr,3-bk bell,off,bold late mid
Z Butcher
5 days
8th up
3YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
3/3
Clouding Over
MR:1-58.5
58.5
2.5L
5th inr,3-bk 1800,held up,off,stout
S Abernethy
4 days
7th up
3YO+, with cond. MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
1/3
Mary Magdalene
MR:2-00.3
60.7
17L
Chkd/brk,7th gap,wd,prkd,ld,hdd,fdd
MR MIKI - checked and broke shortly after the start losing considerable ground.
A Poutama
7 days
6th up
3YO+ R40 to R47 MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
7/9
Upstage
MR:1-58.8
59.3
Rough early,broken gear,pulled up
MR MIKI - broke shortly after the start due to a hopple connecting strap breaking and hampered an outside runner before being retired from the event. This gear was examined and found to have been in satisfactory condition with trainer B Laidlaw deemed not to be at fault.
S Abernethy
68 days
5th up
2YO+ R38 to R41 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
6/7
Tipstar
MR:1-58.2
58.5
4.1L
8th otr,wd,prkd 1450,outfinished
MR MIKI - Trainer B Laidlaw was warned for the late notification that the gelding would be racing with fixed deafeners.
Brendon Laidlaw
R35 & faster MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
MR:2-02.7
58.1
S Abernethy
14 days
4th up
3YO+ R39 to R42 MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
5/6
Mick Konstantin
MR:1-57.7
59.6
48L
Rough early in rear,tailed off,done
MR MIKI - paced roughly and stumbled passing the 1900m losing its chance. Stood down to trial on one occasion to the satisfaction of Stewards prior to resuming.
- Breeding:
- 5 b m Lazarus-Ruby Jane(by Rock N Roll Heaven)
- Owners:
- D V Magill, Dr A N Parsons, Mrs L R Parsons, W Lines, Mrs C Lines
- Breeder:
- D V Magill
- Comment:
- Sound since comfortable win at Camb, 4 Jan. Rough hope to earn 1st course cheque
Starts
21
Wins
2
Seconds
1
Thirds
2
Lifetime Stakes
$19,105
Winning Stakes
$11,275
Win Dividend
$0.71
Place Dividend
$0.47
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 20 | 2 | 3 | All Weather Slushy | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 1 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 2 | 0 | 0 | Distance | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| Favourite | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 3 | 1 | 2 |
| Mobile | 21 | 2 | 3 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 19 | 2 | 3 | Right | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 2 | 0 | 0 | Fresh30 | 3 | 0 | 1 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
Z Butcher
9 days
12th up
3YO+ R37 to R39 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
5/4
Skys Legacy
MR:2-00.9
57.9
3.4L
6th otr,4bk 1400,3 & 4w 500,fght on
MARY MAGDALENE - Co-Trainers P & V Blanchard were issued a $50 Minor Infringement Notice for being late to notify drivers in this event.
A Poutama
22 days
11th up
R38 to R41, R42 with cond. MOB. PACE
1750m
Good
10/10
Million Dollar Chic
MR:2-05.7
61.7
5L
Wd,prkd,cvr 1200,held up,ran on wd
MARY MAGDALENE - held up throughout the run home with Driver A Poutama not activating the removable deafeners as a result.
A Poutama
11 days
10th up
3YO+, with cond. MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
5/5
Lincoln Maree
MR:2-00.3
60.7
3rd,prkd 1600,cvr,prkd,ld 400,kickd
MARY MAGDALENE - Driver A Poutama reported that he did not activate the removable deafeners due to having the field covered.
P Ferguson
27 days
9th up
R35 to R37 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
10/10
Dominus
MR:1-58.6
60.8
3.1L
Prkd,ld,trld 1550,thru,fght solidly
A Poutama
13 days
8th up
3YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. PACE
1700m
Good
9/10
Amaretto Delight
MR:1-56.7
58.5
13L
Trppd wd,up prkd 1175m,cvr 400,wknd
MARY MAGDALENE - raced wide early and middle stages. Held up final turn.
P Ferguson
22 days
7th up
3YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
7/3
Baileys Pitch
MR:2-00.6
60.0
8.3L
Wd,4-bk otr 1700,3-bk,off,blkd,done
MARY MAGDALENE - raced wide early before being restrained to obtain a position in the running line back in midfield.
D Towers
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE
2050m
Good
Always B Misty
MR:1-59.3
60.6
P Ferguson
14 days
6th up
3YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
6/5
Murtle The Turtle
MR:1-59.6
58.5
14L
Wd,made ld 1800,hdd 450,no answer
MARY MAGDALENE - weakened leaving the final bend.
P Ferguson
42 days
5th up
3YO+ R38 to R39 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
4/5
Baileys Pitch
MR:2-00.6
57.0
3.5L
Made ld,trld 1750,keen,thru,fght on
MARY MAGDALENE - raced fiercely middle stages.
- Breeding:
- 5 b g Bettor's Delight-First Western(by Western Terror) [Best Western 10m(Bettor's Delight), Doc Holliday 9g(Bettor's Delight), Dolly Parton 3f(Downbytheseaside), James Garner 6h(Bettor's Delight), John Wayne 8g(Bettor's Delight), Marion Keisker 15m(McArdle)]
- Owners:
- Dr I S Bridge, Mrs R P Bridge, M R Notman, S W Abernethy, K G Moore, M G Hill, S Grierson, B A Harvey, K A Pullar, Zinnycef Syndicate
- Breeder:
- Dr A R Grierson
- Comment:
- Went close last week after doing some work. Should be prominent from the alley.
Starts
41
Wins
2
Seconds
7
Thirds
5
Lifetime Stakes
$53,748
Winning Stakes
$12,375
Win Dividend
$0.20
Place Dividend
$0.69
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 41 | 2 | 12 | All Weather Slushy | 5 | 0 | 1 |
| Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 31 | 0 | 8 | Distance | 7 | 0 | 3 |
| Favourite | 8 | 1 | 4 | 2nd Favourite | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Mobile | 41 | 2 | 12 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 10 | 2 | 4 | Right | 31 | 0 | 8 |
| Fresh90 | 4 | 0 | 0 | Fresh30 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
J J Dunn
6 days
27th up
R35 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
3/2
Sea Of Love
MR:2-00.7
58.8
0.3L
4th,prkd,cvr bell,wd 400,strong bid
S Abernethy
14 days
26th up
3YO+ R35 to R41 MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
3/5
Tugawar
MR:2-04.5
58.8
2.7L
Gun run mrks,thru lane,fght on well
S Abernethy
7 days
25th up
3YO+ R35 to R49 MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
7/7
Johnny Lincoln
MR:1-58.6
59.6
7.8L
Trld,3-bk 1700,off,lacked dash mid
S Abernethy
14 days
24th up
3YO+ R35 to R39, R40 with cond. MOB. PACE
1700m
Slushy
5/5
Johnny Lincoln
MR:1-57.1
57.3
3.2L
Prkd,cvr 1400,fght solidly thru mid
BILLY THE KID - pre-race warmed. Trainer J Young was warned for presenting the gelding with removable deafeners which had not been notified with this gear being removed prior to the start.
S Abernethy
9 days
23rd up
3YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
4/4
Clouding Over
MR:1-58.5
58.5
11L
Wd,up prkd 1750,unable to stick on
BILLY THE KID - raced wide early. Weakened in the run home.
S Abernethy
7 days
22nd up
4YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE
2200m
Slushy
1/3
Proviseur
MR:2-01.3
59.2
1.1L
Sped to ld,set terms,mastered late
J J Dunn
5 days
21st up
R35 to R37 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
4/4
Dominus
MR:1-58.6
60.8
1.9L
Eased,wd rear 600,chkd,wdr,bold bid
BILLY THE KID - raced four wide with cover from the 600m.
Z Butcher
7 days
20th up
4YO+ R35 to R42 MOB. PACE
1609m
Fast
5/5
Gotta Go Miki
MR:1-58.0
57.9
2.7L
Straight to ld,dictated,cut bk 100m
S Abernethy
15 days
19th up
2YO+ R35 to R41 MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
5/6
Princess Of Savoy
MR:2-00.4
57.4
12L
Ld out,3-bk 1650,failed to run on
BILLY THE KID - the figure eight became loose during the running. This gear was inspected and found to be in satisfactory condition.
S Thornley
7 days
18th up
4YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE INV J
2200m
Good
1/1
Melton Mogul
MR:1-59.0
58.3
8.5L
5th otr,left prkd 1400,cvr 600,wknd
BILLY THE KID - when questioned regarding the performance Driver S Thornley stated that when left in the open outside the leader from the 1400m had taken its toll.
- Breeding:
- 5 b m Always B Miki-Pocket Miss(by Sir Lincoln)
- Owners:
- A S Lowe, Mrs V R Neal, J P Lowe, G M E Johnson, A Johnson, P T Blanchard, V P Blanchard
- Breeder:
- W A Fausett
- Comment:
- Never saw daylight on 2nd day at PN. Past winner here and can't be overlooked.
Starts
10
Wins
2
Seconds
1
Thirds
0
Lifetime Stakes
$17,695
Winning Stakes
$12,650
Win Dividend
$0.92
Place Dividend
$0.58
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 10 | 2 | 1 | All Weather Slushy | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 0 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 7 | 1 | 1 | Distance | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Favourite | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Mobile | 10 | 2 | 1 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 3 | 1 | 0 | Right | 7 | 1 | 1 |
| Fresh90 | 2 | 0 | 1 | Fresh30 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
C Hackett
2 days
7th up
R35 to R40 MOB. PACE
2500m
Fast
3/5
Two Jules
MR:2-00.8
59.0
2.3L
Trld,3-bk 2100,fght on inr,no gaps
MIKI MIRAGE - lay in and contacted a track marker approaching the 200m. Held up for racing room late in the run home.
C Hackett
6 days
6th up
R38 to R41, R42 with cond. MOB. PACE
2000m
Fast
1/1
Ask Me Lazarus
MR:2-00.3
58.7
36L
6th,chkd,5-bk inr,prkd 1350,brk 3rd
MIKI MIRAGE - broke passing the 200m losing its chance. A warning was placed on the mare's racing manners.
C Hackett
47 days
5th up
R35 to R36, R37 with cond. MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
5/4
Commander Lincoln
MR:1-58.5
58.5
Eased,rear inr,off,imp inr,thru,ezy
MIKI MIRAGE - raced greenly in the score up and was back from position at the start. A warning was placed on the mare's barrier manners.
C Hackett
R35 & faster MOB. PACE
2050m
Fast
Words
MR:2-02.0
57.8
C Hackett
R38 & faster MOB. PACE
2050m
Fast
Princess Gracy
MR:2-03.8
57.2
P Ferguson
56 days
4th up
4YO+ R35 to R42 MOB. PACE
1609m
Fast
7/6
Gotta Go Miki
MR:1-58.0
57.9
135L
1x1,3-bk 1350,brk 400 losing chance
MIKI MIRAGE - broke near the 400m checking a trailing runner and lost its chance. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion prior to resuming.
M Ranger
R37 & faster MOB. PACE
2050m
Fast
South Side Story
MR:2-05.4
57.9
P Ferguson
70 days
3rd up
3YO+ R35 to R43 MOB. PACE
1700m
Fast
6/4
Mediator
MR:1-59.6
57.3
160L
Chkd/brk early in trail,out of play
MIKI MIRAGE - co-trainers P & V Blanchard were issued a $100 Minor Infringement Notice for presenting the mare to race without the notified blinds. Checked and broke entering the first bend losing all chance.
Z Butcher
R38 & faster MOB. PACE
2050m
Fast
Reet Petite
MR:2-04.5
59.1
- Breeding:
- 7 b g Sportswriter-Youbetteryoubet(by Bettor's Delight) [Better Be Sweet 4m(Sweet Lou)]
- Owners:
- Mrs D S Darby, R P Gaudin, J G Gaudin
- Breeder:
- Mrs D S Darby, R P Gaudin, J G Gaudin
- Comment:
- Closed to within a length of Camb winner, 19 Feb. Thin record here; 1st4 fringes
Starts
64
Wins
3
Seconds
4
Thirds
10
Lifetime Stakes
$45,286
Winning Stakes
$15,125
Win Dividend
$0.44
Place Dividend
$0.60
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 61 | 2 | 14 | All Weather Slushy | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| Grass | 3 | 1 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 16 | 0 | 4 | Distance | 15 | 0 | 5 |
| Favourite | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Mobile | 64 | 3 | 14 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 48 | 3 | 10 | Right | 16 | 0 | 4 |
| Fresh90 | 4 | 0 | 1 | Fresh30 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
J Darby
24 days
43rd up
3YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
5/4
Commander Lincoln
MR:2-00.7
61.3
0.9L
4th inr,4-bk,1x1,off,ran on stoutly
LUKAKU - lay in and paced roughly rounding the first bend.
C Hackett
22 days
42nd up
R35 to R37, R38 with cond. MOB. PACE
1750m
Good
9/9
Melton Mogul
MR:2-07.7
62.0
3.2L
Chkd,rear inr,off,wdst top,tidy fin
LUKAKU - checked shortly after the start by a breaking runner.
J Darby
4 days
41st up
R35 to R44 MOB. PACE
1700m
Good
6/5
Proviseur
MR:1-57.8
57.8
3.7L
3rd inr,3-bk bell,off,bttld soundly
T Macfarlane
7 days
40th up
4YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE
2200m
Slushy
10/9
Proviseur
MR:2-01.3
59.2
4.9L
Gun run mrks,thru,bttld on solidly
C Hackett
20 days
39th up
R35 to R37 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
11/11
Dominus
MR:1-58.6
60.8
8.6L
Eased,rear inr,off,passed slows wd
J Darby
35 days
38th up
3YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE
1700m
Good
5/6
Midfrew Lucre
MR:2-00.4
58.6
3L
Gun run mrks,thru lane,bttld away
J Darby
7 days
37th up
4YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
5/5
Murtle The Turtle
MR:2-02.5
57.6
5.8L
4th inr,4-bk,prkd 1300,dropped away
LUKAKU - driver J Darby was warned for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion early in the run home.
L Darby
7 days
36th up
3YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. PACE
1700m
Easy
6/6
Alwaysbesecret
MR:2-03.8
58.3
2.4L
Ld out,trld 1450,thru,fght on mrks
- Breeding:
- 7 b m Raging Bull-Princess Kate(by Bettor's Delight) [Says Who 5g(He's Watching), Urus 8g(Sportswriter), Vincents Girl 6m(Vincent(AUS))]
- Owners:
- Est A W Messenger, Mrs L J Messenger
- Breeder:
- A W Messenger, Mrs L J Messenger
- Comment:
- Outfinished, 19 Feb following a gritty 2nd. Must be considered despite the alley
Starts
65
Wins
9
Seconds
11
Thirds
9
Lifetime Stakes
$82,315
Winning Stakes
$45,825
Win Dividend
$0.67
Place Dividend
$0.91
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 56 | 8 | 18 | All Weather Slushy | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Grass | 9 | 1 | 2 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 12 | 0 | 3 | Distance | 12 | 2 | 2 |
| Favourite | 8 | 3 | 3 | 2nd Favourite | 9 | 3 | 3 |
| Mobile | 65 | 9 | 20 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 53 | 9 | 17 | Right | 12 | 0 | 3 |
| Fresh90 | 5 | 0 | 2 | Fresh30 | 3 | 2 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
N Chilcott
15 days
17th up
3YO+ R39 to R44 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
4/3
Barbarossa
MR:1-58.9
58.9
7.7L
Prkd,ld 1850,trld 1200,3rd gap,fair
A Harrison
9 days
16th up
3YO+ R40 to R45 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
6/5
Lincoln Lover
MR:2-01.2
58.0
0.3L
Sped to ld,set terms,tckld 100,game
KATIES PRINCESS - the near side sliding blind failed to activate despite the efforts of Driver A Harrison.
A Harrison
17 days
15th up
4YO+ R38 to R41, R42 with cond. MOB. PACE JUN.D
1750m
Good
3/3
Dominus
MR:2-04.9
61.3
5.8L
3-bk mrks,off top,whacked away mid
N Chilcott
5 days
14th up
3YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
8/8
Clouding Over
MR:1-58.5
58.5
6.6L
9th otr,5-bk,wd cvr 500,wdst,ran on
KATIES PRINCESS - had to be steadied passing the 1600m after a slight easing of the pace.
A Poutama
11 days
13th up
R35 to R44 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
4/2
Shezabettorgirl
MR:1-58.9
59.4
6.5L
Ld out,attckd,trld 1100,fght on inr
N Chilcott
6 days
12th up
2YO+ R38 to R41 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
7/6
Tipstar
MR:1-58.2
58.5
13L
Eased,rear inr,off,wd cvr,7th,plggd
KATIES PRINCESS - weakened leaving the final turn.
N Chilcott
49 days
11th up
3YO+ R40 to R50 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
2/2
Captain Kobe
MR:2-00.1
58.3
1.3L
Ld out,trld 1450,thru,strong effort
N Chilcott
14 days
10th up
R38 to R42 MOB. PACE
1700m
Good
1/4
Benjamin Button
MR:1-56.8
58.7
2.9L
Lost ld dig,prkd thru'out,outkicked
N Chilcott
7 days
9th up
R40 to R45 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
2/2
Upstage
MR:2-01.7
58.9
1.1L
Gun run mrks,thru lane,stout fin
- Breeding:
- 7 b g Sir Lincoln-Cosi Bella(by Changeover) [Celestine 5m(Raging Bull)]
- Owners:
- Racer Pacer Again Syndicate, Racer Pacer Now Syndicate
- Breeder:
- Mrs F A Brady
- Comment:
- Worked hard, as is his game, when 8.3L 6th last week. This is easier so respect.
Starts
85
Wins
8
Seconds
10
Thirds
12
Lifetime Stakes
$95,815
Winning Stakes
$47,575
Win Dividend
$0.46
Place Dividend
$0.76
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 71 | 4 | 17 | All Weather Slushy | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Grass | 14 | 4 | 5 | Grass Wet | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Course | 18 | 0 | 4 | Distance | 8 | 1 | 2 |
| Favourite | 14 | 5 | 4 | 2nd Favourite | 7 | 0 | 1 |
| Mobile | 85 | 8 | 22 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 67 | 8 | 18 | Right | 18 | 0 | 4 |
| Fresh90 | 6 | 0 | 3 | Fresh30 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
B Wilkins
7 days
14th up
4YO+ R37 to R45 MOB. PACE JUN.D
2200m
Fast
6/6
Social Distancing
MR:2-00.9
57.0
8.3L
Left prkd the trip,couldn't stay on
Z Butcher
9 days
13th up
3YO+ R35 to R41 MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
5/4
Tugawar
MR:2-04.5
58.8
0.1L
Eased,wd rear 1600,prkd,ld 100,cght
B Wilkins
9 days
12th up
3YO+ R40 to R45 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
8/7
Lincoln Lover
MR:2-01.2
58.0
2.4L
Left prkd thru'out,outkicked in str
D Butcher
6 days
11th up
R38 to R41, R42 with cond. MOB. PACE
1750m
Good
5/1
Million Dollar Chic
MR:2-05.7
61.7
2.9L
Wd cvr mid,up prkd 1200,fght well
CAULFIELD - raced wide early.
B Wilkins
2 days
10th up
4YO+ R40 to R44 MOB. PACE JUN.D
2000m
Dead
3/4
The Night Agent
MR:2-04.2
61.7
5.4L
5th otr,3-bk,1x1 800,wd 550,fght on
CAULFIELD - over-raced in the early stages when being restrained to take cover.
B Wilkins
14 days
9th up
4YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE JUN.D
2000m
Good
2/1
The Night Agent
MR:2-08.6
60.1
6.3L
7th otr,4-bk,wd cvr tn,solid effort
B Wilkins
4 days
8th up
4YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE JUN.D
2200m
Good
6/5
Muchacho
MR:1-57.9
60.8
2.3L
Eased,wd cvr rear 500,wdr,bold late
D Butcher
7 days
7th up
4YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE
2200m
Slushy
3/1
Proviseur
MR:2-01.3
59.2
1.9L
Wd,eased,5-bk otr,8th top,late mrks
M Ranger
6 days
6th up
3YO+ R42 to R50 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
7/7
Shake A Leg
MR:1-57.6
58.7
5.6L
3 & 4-bk mrks,off 800,bttld on,blkd
CAULFIELD - had some difficulty obtaining clear running in the home straight.
- Breeding:
- 8 b g Bettor's Delight-Lulabelle Midfrew(by Christian Cullen) [I'll Be Back 5g(Bettor's Delight), Letsgotothehop 12g(Rock N Roll Heaven), Loloata Midfrew 7m(Sunshine Beach), Luisanabelle Midfrew 13m(American Ideal), Midfrew Luisianabeau 9g(American Ideal)]
- Owners:
- S W Waters, A Wallnutt
- Breeder:
- John W S Mooney, Mrs Rebecca G Mooney
- Comment:
- Two nice placings after showing his zip from the gate of late. Similar required.
Starts
108
Wins
9
Seconds
16
Thirds
14
Lifetime Stakes
$123,283
Winning Stakes
$49,225
Win Dividend
$0.34
Place Dividend
$0.77
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 95 | 9 | 27 | All Weather Slushy | 8 | 1 | 4 |
| Grass | 13 | 0 | 3 | Grass Wet | 3 | 0 | 1 |
| Course | 46 | 3 | 17 | Distance | 21 | 5 | 4 |
| Favourite | 19 | 4 | 10 | 2nd Favourite | 16 | 2 | 4 |
| Mobile | 107 | 9 | 30 | Standing | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 62 | 6 | 13 | Right | 46 | 3 | 17 |
| Fresh90 | 4 | 1 | 1 | Fresh30 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
J Abernethy
9 days
82nd up
3YO+ R42 to R45 MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
9/9
Bettor Reaction
MR:1-59.7
59.4
2L
Ld out,trld 1850,thru,stout on mrks
MIDFREW LUCRE - contacted a track marker near the 200m. Driver J Abernethy was issued a warning.
J Kriechbaumer
9 days
81st up
R35 to R44 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
4/4
Dominus
MR:2-00.0
59.2
0.1L
Speared to ld,set terms,nutted post
MIDFREW LUCRE - Driver J Kriechbaumer was issued a warning for using his whip with more than a wrist flicking motion in the run home.
J Abernethy
6 days
80th up
R42 to R45, R46 with cond. MOB. PACE
1750m
Good
10/10
Savarna
MR:2-06.7
60.7
134L
7th otr,4-bk,wd cvr 950,brk 750 out
MIDFREW LUCRE - hampered and broke passing the 800m with a hopple connecting strap breaking whilst in the gallop and lost all chance. This gear was inspected and found to have been in satisfactory condition with Trainer J Abernethy deemed not to be at fault.
J Abernethy
2 days
79th up
R45 & faster DiscrHcp PACE Stand
2000m
Dead
6/6
American Me
MR:2-07.1
59.1
7.3L
Brk,rear inr,off,1x1 top,no pick-up
MIDFREW LUCRE - broke at the start losing ground.
H Moralde Sands
14 days
78th up
4YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE JUN.D
2000m
Good
7/8
The Night Agent
MR:2-08.6
60.1
8.4L
Eased,rear inr,beat stragglers mrks
J Kriechbaumer
11 days
77th up
R35 to R44 MOB. PACE
1700m
Good
3/4
Proviseur
MR:1-57.8
57.8
0.3L
Nice trip otr,wd 450,closed sternly
J Abernethy
5 days
76th up
3YO+ R42 to R50 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
12/12
Shake A Leg
MR:1-57.6
58.7
8.2L
Eased,12th,rear inr,plggd away mrks
T Cameron
15 days
75th up
4YO+ R43 to R51 MOB. PACE
1609m
Fast
9/8
Words
MR:1-57.1
57.0
7.7L
4th,1x1,3-bk 1050,failed to run on
J Kriechbaumer
7 days
74th up
3YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE
1700m
Good
3/1
Tugawar
MR:2-00.4
58.6
Sped to ld,dictated,wouldn't relent
MIDFREW LUCRE - Driver J Kriechbaumer was issued a warning for allowing his gelding to shift outwards rounding the final turn when activating gear which forced TUGAWAR wider on the track. Authorization of 1st placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied that there were insufficient grounds for a protest with connections of TUGAWAR also electing not to protest when given the opportunity.
- Breeding:
- 6 b g Vincent(AUS)-Honey To The Bee(by Mach Three) [Heaven Lee 10m(Grinfromeartoear), Sportscam 8g(Sportswriter)]
- Owner:
- N C Delany
- Breeder:
- M W McNamara
- Comment:
- Close 3rd 2 weeks ago here and with any luck from the alley can prevail tonight.
Starts
47
Wins
3
Seconds
7
Thirds
5
Lifetime Stakes
$46,001
Winning Stakes
$18,700
Win Dividend
$0.24
Place Dividend
$0.65
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 41 | 2 | 10 | All Weather Slushy | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 6 | 1 | 2 | Grass Wet | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 1 | 0 | 1 | Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Favourite | 6 | 2 | 3 | 2nd Favourite | 12 | 1 | 4 |
| Mobile | 38 | 2 | 9 | Standing | 9 | 1 | 3 |
| Left | 46 | 3 | 11 | Right | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Fresh90 | 3 | 1 | 0 | Fresh30 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
H Orange
9 days
23rd up
3YO+ R35 to R41 MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
2/3
Tugawar
MR:2-04.5
58.8
0.4L
Prkd,cvr 1200,off top,strong effort
THE NIGHT FOX - over-raced middle stages.
N Delany
R37 & faster MOB. PACE
2050m
Fast
Dear God
MR:2-04.0
59.2
C Sharpe
15 days
22nd up
R35 to R44 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
2/2
Dominus
MR:2-00.0
59.2
29L
Brk run-up,4w,up prkd 1700,wknd out
A false start was declared at the first attempt due to THE NIGHT FOX breaking in the score up with Starter D Blakemore being unsure as to whether this runner had met with interference.
B Wilkins
2 days
21st up
R35 to R37 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
1/1
Maria Kirilenko
MR:2-08.4
59.5
Trld,3-bk 1600,off top,angled,slick
THE NIGHT FOX - over-raced middle stages.
B Wilkins
10 days
20th up
R35 MOB. PACE
2000m
Good
5/6
Jaccka Opa
MR:2-07.8
60.7
6.4L
8th otr,wd cvr 600,ran home nicely
A Poutama
6 days
19th up
R35 to R39 MOB. PACE
2500m
Good
2/3
Million Dollar Chic
MR:2-03.2
58.0
3.5L
Held ld,dictated terms,hdd top,wknd
B Wilkins
22 days
18th up
R35 to R37 MOB. PACE
2000m
Slow
4/4
Miki's Moment
MR:2-03.2
2.8L
6th otr,4-bk,wd top,ran home nicely
THE NIGHT FOX - out of position at the start. Junior driver B Wilkins was issued a $100 Minor Infringement Notice.
B Wilkins
2 days
17th up
3YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. PACE
2500m
Fast
5/5
Jetasi
MR:2-01.2
60.2
7L
Left prkd the trip,ckeen,wilted out
THE NIGHT FOX - over-raced middle stages when outside the leader.
B Wilkins
26 days
16th up
3YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. PACE
2000m
Fast
6/6
Kawactus
MR:1-59.3
59.8
4.1L
Prkd,cvr 1400,held up,bttld on,blkd
THE NIGHT FOX - held up final turn and throughout the run home.
- Breeding:
- 6 b g Vincent(AUS)-Jewelz(by Changeover) [Renko 8g(Gold Ace)]
- Owner:
- P S Green
- Breeder:
- Z W Gregg, G B Harris, Mrs D M Harris
- Comment:
- Much better a fortnight ago here and outside 1st4 hope with further improvement
Starts
41
Wins
4
Seconds
3
Thirds
4
Lifetime Stakes
$43,493
Winning Stakes
$26,400
Win Dividend
$0.51
Place Dividend
$0.85
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 29 | 2 | 5 | All Weather Slushy | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 12 | 2 | 2 | Grass Wet | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 4 | 0 | 0 | Distance | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Favourite | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2nd Favourite | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Mobile | 30 | 4 | 3 | Standing | 11 | 0 | 4 |
| Left | 37 | 4 | 7 | Right | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fresh90 | 2 | 0 | 1 | Fresh30 | 4 | 0 | 1 |
Wins:
Race Starts (Last 10)
E Johnson
14 days
9th up
3YO+ R35 to R41 MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
9/9
Tugawar
MR:2-04.5
58.8
3.1L
3-bk mrks to trn,off,sound thru mid
H Orange
7 days
8th up
3YO+ R35 to R49 MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
9/9
Johnny Lincoln
MR:1-58.6
59.6
15L
7th otr,4-bk,3-bk 600,no final dash
TASI AHNAU - weakened leaving the final bend.
D Butcher
23 days
7th up
3YO+ R35 to R39, R40 with cond. MOB. PACE
1700m
Slushy
7/7
Johnny Lincoln
MR:1-57.1
57.3
11L
Eased,rear thru'out,never fired up
TASI AHNAU - lay in contacting track markers near the 300m. Weakened in the run home.
A Poutama
7 days
6th up
4YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE
2200m
Slushy
9/10
Proviseur
MR:2-01.3
59.2
13L
8th otr,wd cvr 700,posted,wknd out
S Abernethy
6 days
5th up
3YO+ R42 to R50 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
13/13
Shake A Leg
MR:1-57.6
58.7
5.9L
1x1,3-bk 1500,held up top,solid mid
T Macfarlane
28 days
4th up
3YO+ R40 to R50 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
7/7
Captain Kobe
MR:2-00.1
58.3
2.8L
1x1,3-bk bell,ran on soundly in mid
CAPTAIN KOBE - Stewards investigated a possible breach of the Push Out Rule near the 1700m when this runner raced wider on the track after shifting out off the back of TASI AHNAU. It was established that TASI AHNAU had shifted up the track when being steadied near the 1750m prior to CAPTAIN KOBE reaching its sulky wheel. These two runners then locked wheels briefly approaching the 1500m.
B Hadley
6 days
3rd up
3YO+ R35 to R44 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
7/7
Mandala
MR:2-00.2
59.4
43L
Ld out,trld 1800,flat 450,drppd out
TASI AHNAU - weakened approaching the 400m. A post-race Veterinary examination revealed no abnormality.
T Hanara
15 days
2nd up
4YO+ Up to & including R50 MOB. PACE JUN.D
2200m
Fast
8/8
Muchacho
MR:1-58.7
61.3
31L
Soft trip mrks,flat 700,dropped out
TASI AHNAU - weakened rounding the final turn.
L Darby
194 days
1st up
4YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
6/6
Murtle The Turtle
MR:2-02.5
57.6
6.6L
Eased,rear inr,off,wd cvr top,bttld
- Breeding:
- 4 br g Terror To Love-Smooth Empress(by Dream Away(USA)) [Lark Rise 17g(Sands A Flyin), Scoob Operator 12g(Big Jim(USA)), Smooth Scoob 5m(Downbytheseaside)]
- Owners:
- P J Boyce, M E Boyce, C H Oosthuysen, S Y Fryer
- Breeder:
- R G Anderson
- Gear:
- SL-On
- Comment:
- Got around in one piece but tough run took its toll, 19 Feb. Risking over 1700m.
Starts
14
Wins
1
Seconds
2
Thirds
1
Lifetime Stakes
$16,068
Winning Stakes
$8,250
Win Dividend
$0.16
Place Dividend
$0.54
| Starts | Wins | Placings | Starts | Wins | Placings | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Weather | 13 | 1 | 3 | All Weather Slushy | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Grass | 1 | 0 | 0 | Grass Wet | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Course | 4 | 1 | 1 | Distance | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Favourite | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2nd Favourite | 4 | 0 | 1 |
| Mobile | 14 | 1 | 3 | Standing | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Left | 10 | 0 | 2 | Right | 4 | 1 | 1 |
| Fresh90 | 2 | 0 | 1 | Fresh30 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Wins:
| Video | Date / Club / Race Desc / Barrier Draw in brackets and horse time |
|---|---|
| 11/25 Auckland NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE 2200m (5) 1/2 length 2-45.7 |
Race Starts (Last 10)
D Butcher
6 days
9th up
R35 MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
5/4
Sea Of Love
MR:2-00.7
58.8
6L
Eased,wd rear,prkd bell,outfinished
ENZO - raced wide when improving to sit parked passing the 1000m.
D Butcher
9 days
8th up
3YO+ R35 to R41 MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
7/7
Tugawar
MR:2-04.5
58.8
47L
Eased,4-bk inr,brk 500m,out of play
ENZO - broke passing the 500m losing all chance. Stood down to trial to the satisfaction of Stewards on one occasion prior to resuming.
D Butcher
9 days
7th up
R35 to R36, R37 with cond. MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
2/5
Miki Mirage
MR:1-58.5
58.5
12L
Tardy,brk 7th,tacked on,wd,bt slows
ENZO - broke in the score up and was back from position at the candy pole losing ground. Placed on the unruly for future mobile starts. Broke near the 1700m checking a trailing runner losing further ground. A warning was placed on the gelding's racing manners.
D Butcher
22 days
6th up
R35 with cond. MOB. PACE
1750m
Good
3/3
Sweet Vintage
MR:2-07.3
63.4
108L
Brk early prkd,brk again rear,done
ENZO - jumped on reaching the crossing near the 1500m then broke checking trailing runners losing considerable ground. Broke again near the 900m when trailing the field losing all chance.
D Butcher
R35 & faster MOB. PACE
2200m
Slushy
Franco Miki
MR:2-08.2
D Butcher
51 days
5th up
3YO+, with cond. MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
2/2
Mary Magdalene
MR:2-00.3
60.7
67L
Blew to bits early,never a threat
ENZO - broke shortly after the start losing all chance. A warning was placed on the gelding's barrier manners.
D Butcher
7 days
4th up
2YO+ R35 to R39, R40 with cond. MOB. PACE
2200m
Fast
3/2
Another Collect
MR:1-58.5
59.3
30L
Eased,brk in rear 750m,out of play
ENZO - paced roughly and lost ground rounding the first turn and trailed the field before breaking near the 750m losing its chance. A warning was placed on the gelding's racing manners. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormality. Stewards will follow up with connections in the coming days.
Z Butcher
8 days
3rd up
NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
1/1
Abman
MR:2-01.2
57.6
4th inr,chkd,3-bk inr,wd top,too gd
ENZO - checked by a breaking runner passing the 1200m and broke for several strides. Shifted in passing the 50m briefly placing an inside runner in restricted room.
Z Butcher
6 days
2nd up
NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. PACE
2200m
Good
1/1
Imposing Sea
MR:2-01.9
58.7
1.5L
Eased,4-bk inr,prkd 1100,fght well
ENZO - when questioned regarding the performance trainer/driver Z Butcher stated that the gelding had not been suited to having to race without cover from the 1100m. Mr Butcher further stated that although this had not been his preferred option he felt that he was obligated to shift out to the parked position rather than being covered by the improving IMPOSING SEA.