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Meeting: Auckland @ Ruakaka (Grass) (ATC @ RUAKAKA (GRASS)) at Ruakaka Raceway (Grass), Northland
Last updated 07/04/2026 at 15:35 pm
 
Race Number:
Race 1
 
 

NORTHLAND WELCOMES HARNESS BACK AFTER 11 YEARS MOB PACE

$9300, 3YO & OLDER R35 TO R40 MOBILE AMATEUR DRIVERS, 2100m

For R35 to R40 3yo-&-older pacers. This race is for Amateur Drivers only and has a Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Earnings in the last 4 starts numbering sequentially from 1.
Weather: Overcast  Track: Good    
Participants for Race 1: NORTHLAND WELCOMES HARNESS BACK AFTER 11 YEARS MOB PACE
PlacePlBookBkHorseBarrierHcapStakesFavTimeMarginTime/ MarginDriverTrainer
18Commander Lincoln8fr5,500.004/42-47.32-47.3A J SharpeAndrew Sharpe
26Benson Dude6fr1,550.001/22-47.61.901.90J KriechbaumerJohn Kriechbaumer
35Santanna Mach5fr950.003/12-48.35.405.40C M WiggMichael House
47Lukaku7fr600.006/52-49.611.5011.50J S DarbyRay & Jeff Darby
51In The Summertime1fr175.002/32-49.913.1013.10B J HadleyTate Hopkins
63Mary Magdalene3fr175.005/62-49.913.2013.20C C SharpePeter & Vaughan Blanchard
79Tugawar9fr175.007/82-51.119.0019.00J BrownleeJames Brownlee
82Maria Kirilenko2fr175.008/72-51.320.2020.20C D WilsonEddie Phelan
Total Stakes:$9,300.00 

Scratchings

PlaceBookHorseBarrier
SCR4Pass Code4 
Dividends
$7.00. $1.90. $1.70. $1.50. Quinella $18.30. Trifecta $184.10. First4 $499.30.
Margins
2 lengths, 3 1/2 lengths, 5 lengths
Times
Mile Rate: 2-08.1 Last 800m: 62.8 Last 400m: 28.6

Placed Horses:

Andrew Sharpe, Pukekohe
Miss D Rowden, A J Sharpe
Woodlands Stud (NZ) Ltd
 
2019 6 B g Art Major - Better Rose
John Kriechbaumer, Papakura
J Kriechbaumer
B Purdon,Mrs K J Purdon
 
Michael House, Prebbleton
J P Rennie
J P Rennie
Race Number:
Race 2
 
 

HAPPY 5TH BIRTHDAY - ADELINE EDMONDS TROT

$12,063, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER, 2100m

For 3yo-&-older trotters.
Weather: Overcast  Track: Good    
Participants for Race 2: HAPPY 5TH BIRTHDAY - ADELINE EDMONDS TROT
PlacePlBookBkHorseBarrierHcapStakesFavTimeMarginTime/ MarginDriverTrainer
110Aldebaran WhatU3fr6,875.001/12-59.02-59.0C J Hackett (J)Michelle Wallis & Bernie Hackett
22Power Seeker2fr1,937.502/22-59.31.701.70T A MacfarlaneDavid & Clare McGowan
37Bonny Parker7fr1,187.504/32-59.73.503.50K A Coppins (J)Jill Coppins
41Stina Blackstenius1fr750.0010/103-00.57.507.50S W AbernethyJay Abernethy
53What A Surprise3fr218.759/93-00.99.609.60M J PembertonMatthew Pemberton
611MechanicaU4fr218.758/53-01.010.0010.00J H AbernethyJay Abernethy
78KamillaU1fr218.753/43-02.115.5015.50O M Gregory (J)Michelle Wallis & Bernie Hackett
89Im A RockstarU2fr218.755/63-03.723.6023.60A P T PoutamaSteve Green
95Ishtar5fr218.757/73-09.854.2054.20T A CameronMichelle Wallis & Bernie Hackett
104Norman The Conqueror4fr218.756/83-18.296.0096.00T S Hanara (J)David & Clare McGowan
Total Stakes:$12,062.50 

Scratchings

PlaceBookHorseBarrier
SCR6Atmosfear6 
Dividends
$3.30. $1.60. $1.70. $2.00. Quinella $6.30. Trifecta $40.60. First4 $299.80. TAB Double[races-1,2]:(8,10) $13.10. TAB Conc.:(8,2) $8.40.
Margins
1 1/2 lengths, 1 3/4 lengths, 4 lengths
Times
Mile Rate: 2-17.1 Last 800m: 65.0 Last 400m: 32.0

Placed Horses:

2020 5 Br g Tactical Landing - U Dream
Michelle Wallis & Bernie Hackett, Waiuku
Aldebaran Lodge Pty Ltd, D I Donaldson, Est D J McKenzie, Miss T J Hackett, J A MacKinnon, A B Bonney, Mrs M Bonney, K L Williams, Mrs B A Williams, Miss K L Williams
Aldebaran Lodge Pty Ltd
 
2021 4 B g Muscle Mass - Peace Seeker
David & Clare McGowan, Pukekohe
P J May, R Day, Miss L Day, I J Smith, T M Ross, A McCormack
P J May,R Day,Miss L Day,I J Smith
 
Jill Coppins, Morrinsville
Mrs J I Coppins
Woodlands Stud (NZ) Ltd
Race Number:
Race 3
 
 

ELECT TO LIVE - 2002 NZ HORSE OF THE YEAR MOBILE PACE

$12,063, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER, 2100m

For 3yo-&-older pacers.
Weather: Overcast  Track: Good    
Participants for Race 3: ELECT TO LIVE - 2002 NZ HORSE OF THE YEAR MOBILE PACE
PlacePlBookBkHorseBarrierHcapStakesFavTimeMarginTime/ MarginDriverTrainer
11Mr Putt1fr6,875.001/12-47.42-47.4A G Herlihy MNZMTony Herlihy
26Always Be Kind6fr1,937.503/42-47.42-47.4P C FergusonPeter & Vaughan Blanchard
35Magenta5fr1,187.506/62-48.02.902.90H I Moralde Sands (J)Tony Herlihy
44Lexington Queen4fr750.002/22-48.03.003.00A P T PoutamaPeter & Vaughan Blanchard
57Valerei7fr218.757/72-48.03.003.00D J ButcherDavid Butcher
63The Miki Taker3fr218.754/52-48.55.805.80E R Johnson (J)Sean McCaffrey
710Better Be Sweet10fr218.759/92-49.711.6011.60T A MacfarlaneRay & Jeff Darby
82Loveable Rogue2fr218.755/32-52.827.1027.10J P StormontDaniel Erickson
99Kaliopi9fr218.7510/103-04.384.5084.50O R GilliesOwen Gillies
108Love It8fr218.758/83-24.7186.60186.60T D HallTim Hall
Total Stakes:$12,062.50 
Dividends
$2.40. $1.40. $2.00. $3.10. Quinella $7.00. Trifecta $64.20. First4 $198.90.
Margins
nose, 3 1/4 lengths, 1/2 head
Times
Mile Rate: 2-08.2 Last 800m: 62.9 Last 400m: 27.1

Placed Horses:

2022 3 B g Lazarus - Liberty Styx
Tony Herlihy, Papakura
G P Hayward, M A Sumich, C F King, J A K Waymouth, Ms N Waymouth, C G Mitchell, J Bateman, B Murray
Three Putt No 2 Syndicate
 
Peter & Vaughan Blanchard, Pukekohe
P T Blanchard, V P Blanchard, J K Pitman, D T Ingoe, Mrs B Oldham, A H Nicolson
Mrs J M Barron
 
2022 3 B f Sky Major - Uandmebabe
Tony Herlihy, Papakura
Mrs S Herlihy
Mrs S Herlihy
Race Number:
Race 4
 
 

REMEMBERING SHANE HAYES - RUAKAKA HARNESS LEGEND TROT

$12,063, 3YO & OLDER R35 TO R41, 2100m

For R35 to R41 3yo-&-older trotters.
Weather: Overcast  Track: Good    
Participants for Race 4: REMEMBERING SHANE HAYES - RUAKAKA HARNESS LEGEND TROT
PlacePlBookBkHorseBarrierHcapStakesFavTimeMarginTime/ MarginDriverTrainer
16Conrad H6fr6,875.003/42-51.62-51.6B M Wilkins (J)Derek & Neita Balle
21Eagle Hanover1fr1,937.506/52-51.70.400.40K A Coppins (J)Jay Abernethy
34Patrick Mahomes4fr1,187.502/12-51.70.600.60P C FergusonPeter & Vaughan Blanchard
49Paradise AliU3fr750.004/62-51.80.800.80C J Hackett (J)Michelle Wallis & Bernie Hackett
52Brienne2fr218.755/32-52.65.105.10A P T PoutamaJames Brownlee
68Caviar NoireU2fr218.759/92-53.69.909.90O R GilliesOwen Gillies
73Aldebaran Redwood3fr218.751/22-53.811.0011.00S L WiggSheryl Wigg
810Busy CanoodlingU4fr218.757/72-53.911.3011.30D J ButcherOwen Gillies
95Yurok5fr218.7510/102-53.911.5011.50S W AbernethySteve Green
107KumanovoU1fr218.758/83-09.489.1089.10J P StormontOwen Gillies
Total Stakes:$12,062.50 
Dividends
$5.40. $2.20. $2.40. $1.40. Quinella $34.70. Trifecta $164.40. First4 $1521.80. TAB Double[races-3,4]:(1,6) $10.10. TAB Treble[races-2,3,4]:(10,1,6) $42.40. Quaddie[races-1,2,3,4]:(8,10,1,6) $215.00.
Margins
neck, head, head
Times
Mile Rate: 2-11.5 Last 800m: 63.6 Last 400m: 33.0

Placed Horses:

2018 7 B g Love You - Hilton H
Derek & Neita Balle, Pukekohe
Mrs R A Balle, G R D Warren
K D Marr,I D Malcolm
 
Jay Abernethy, Hunua
J H Abernethy, W J Archer
Phil Sherley,J H Abernethy,Nev Smith
 
Peter & Vaughan Blanchard, Pukekohe
Mrs K M Blanchard, Mrs D K Haddad
Mrs K M Blanchard
Race Number:
Race 5
 
 

CHEQUER BOARD - THE PRIDE OF TANGITERORIA MOB PACE

$12,281, 4YO & OLDER R35 TO R45 MOBILE JUN.DRV, 2100m

For R35 to R45 4yo-&-older pacers. This race is for Junior Drivers only and has a Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes numbering sequentially from 1. Rating Penalty Free Race.
Weather: Overcast  Track: Good    
Participants for Race 5: CHEQUER BOARD - THE PRIDE OF TANGITERORIA MOB PACE
PlacePlBookBkHorseBarrierHcapStakesFavTimeMarginTime/ MarginDriverTrainer
19Muchacho9fr6,875.001/12-46.72-46.7H J Orange (J)Zev Meredith
27Sea Of Love7fr1,937.507/72-47.43.903.90T S Hanara (J)David & Clare McGowan
310Murtle The Turtle10fr1,187.5010/102-48.06.806.80H I Moralde Sands (J)James Brownlee
42Dear God2fr750.004/32-48.06.906.90D M Towers (J)Peter & Vaughan Blanchard
56Rasmussin Effect6fr218.755/62-49.413.7013.70K A Coppins (J)Jill Coppins
68Caulfield8fr218.756/52-49.514.0014.00B M Wilkins (J)David Butcher
71Reet Petite1fr218.7511/112-50.016.5016.50D M Williams (J)Adrienne Matthews
85Aventador5fr218.759/82-52.529.2029.20A L Harrison (J)Tate Hopkins
94King Tide4fr218.758/92-52.629.7029.70O M Gregory (J)David Butcher
1011Proviseur11fr218.753/42-57.051.9051.90E R Johnson (J)Craig Sharpe
113Miki Mirage3fr218.752/23-00.066.7066.70C J Hackett (J)Michelle Wallis & Bernie Hackett
Total Stakes:$12,281.25 
Dividends
$2.60. $1.60. $3.40. $6.10. Quinella $21.00. Trifecta $541.10. First4 $2361.20.
Margins
3 3/4 lengths, 2 3/4 lengths, nose
Times
Mile Rate: 2-07.7 Last 800m: 64.3 Last 400m: 33.2

Placed Horses:

2018 7 B g Always B Miki - Alisa
Zev Meredith, Pukekohe
K C Baynes
K C Baynes
 
David & Clare McGowan, Pukekohe
E J Edwards MNZM
E J Edwards
 
2020 5 B m Art Major - Marcy Runkle
James Brownlee, Pokeno
Mrs L E Brownlee, J Brownlee
Mrs P C Green,J P Green
Race Number:
Race 6
 
 

NEVILLE BROS - WATCH ME TROT CUP HANDICAP TROT

$19,650, 3YO & OLDER R44 & FASTER DISCRETIONARY, 2100m

For R44 & faster 3yo-&-older trotters.
Weather: Overcast  Track: Good    
Participants for Race 6: NEVILLE BROS - WATCH ME TROT CUP HANDICAP TROT
PlacePlBookBkHorseBarrierHcapStakesFavTimeMarginTime/ MarginDriverTrainer
18Kaipaki Jack410m11,000.009/92-49.62-49.6S W AbernethyJason Teaz
21Santapazienza1fr3,100.002/22-50.50.800.80H J Orange (J)Roydon Downey
36Westar Milly210m1,900.003/32-50.02.202.20D J ButcherDerek & Neita Balle
49Eyre I WillU110m1,200.005/72-50.12.902.90M W McKendry MNZMJim Cole
510Castana120m350.001/12-49.95.605.60T S Hanara (J)David & Clare McGowan
62Sans Au Revoir2fr350.0011/112-51.76.706.70R C DowneyRoydon Downey
74Tinkerbelle4fr350.0010/102-57.133.7033.70O M Gregory (J)Michelle Wallis & Bernie Hackett
87Hill Billie Bundy310m350.008/83-04.172.5072.50P C FergusonPeter & Vaughan Blanchard
95Luca110m350.006/43-07.489.2089.20E R Johnson (J)Sean McCaffrey
103Travelin Soldier3fr350.004/53-10.9102.80102.80A G Herlihy MNZMTony Herlihy
Pup11Confessional140m350.007/6C J Hackett (J)Michelle Wallis & Bernie Hackett
Total Stakes:$19,650.00 
Dividends
$21.20. $4.30. $2.20. $2.50. Quinella $82.90. Trifecta $1069.80. First4 $9460.00. TAB Double[races-5,6]:(9,8) $78.20.
Margins
3/4 length, 1 1/4 lengths, 1/2 length
Times
Mile Rate: 2-09.9 Last 800m: 62.7 Last 400m: 32.5

Placed Horses:

2018 7 B g Love You - Riviera Lass
Jason Teaz, Ohaupo
W D Latham, Mrs C J Latham, G R Bradley, M S Bradley
W D Latham,Mrs C J Latham
 
2020 5 Br g Wishing Stone - Sanchipola
Roydon Downey, Kumeu
R C Downey, A S Lowe
R C Downey
 
2018 7 B m Love You - Westar Ruby
Derek & Neita Balle, Pukekohe
Mrs R A Balle, R P Huitema, Mrs G C Sharpe, Liz Broadhurst, J G Prouting
Liz Broadhurst,J G Prouting
Race Number:
Race 7
 
 

RUAKAKA BEACHFRONT MOTEL NORTHLAND CUP MOBILE PACE

$14,213, 3YO & OLDER UP TO & INCLUDING R52, 2100m

For up to & including R52 3yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating numbering sequentially from 1.
Weather: Overcast  Track: Good    
Participants for Race 7: RUAKAKA BEACHFRONT MOTEL NORTHLAND CUP MOBILE PACE
PlacePlBookBkHorseBarrierHcapStakesFavTimeMarginTime/ MarginDriverTrainer
15Waltzing With Miki5fr8,250.002/22-46.92-46.9B D ButcherBenjamin Butcher
210Louezyana10fr2,325.001/12-46.92-46.9D J ButcherDavid Butcher
37Rushkinoff7fr1,425.006/52-47.10.800.80S L WiggSheryl Wigg
43Clouding Over3fr900.005/62-47.42.202.20M W McKendry MNZMJim Cole
59Midfrew Lucre9fr262.507/72-47.63.303.30J H AbernethyJay Abernethy
64Jaccka Opa4fr262.504/42-47.73.903.90K A Coppins (J)Jill Coppins
71Tasi Ahnau1fr262.509/92-48.26.206.20A P T PoutamaSteve Green
86Ohoka Achilles6fr262.508/82-48.47.607.60O R GilliesOwen Gillies
98Tipstar8fr262.503/32-48.68.408.40P C FergusonPeter & Vaughan Blanchard
Total Stakes:$14,212.50 

Scratchings

PlaceBookHorseBarrier
SCR2Mary Magdalene2 
Dividends
$4.80. $1.70. $1.10. $2.60. Quinella $4.40. Trifecta $66.30. First4 $391.60.
Margins
nose, 3/4 length, 1 1/4 lengths
Times
Mile Rate: 2-07.9 Last 800m: 61.0 Last 400m: 31.9

Placed Horses:

2020 5 B g Always B Miki - Lady Dancer
Benjamin Butcher, Cambridge
Mrs M T Corboy, K E Corboy, Ms S Dower, A A W Titter
Alabar (NZ) Ltd
 
2019 6 B g Sweet Lou - Lady Lindenny
David Butcher, Cambridge
W J Boyle, Mrs J R Boyle
Woodlands Stud (NZ) Ltd
 
2019 6 B g Sweet Lou - Balishka
Sheryl Wigg, Kumeu
Mrs C M Dalgety
Mrs J G Knight,Mrs M J Mowbray,B K Mowbray
Race Number:
Race 8
 
 

40 YRS SINCE MISTER SQUARE'S 80M EPIC WIN @ RUAKAKA TROT

$11,844, R36 WITH COND., 2100m

For trotters with 1 win for lifetime. Also R36 horses with winning stakes up to and including $9500 for lifetime.
Weather: Overcast  Track: Good    
Participants for Race 8: 40 YRS SINCE MISTER SQUARE'S 80M EPIC WIN @ RUAKAKA TROT
PlacePlBookBkHorseBarrierHcapStakesFavTimeMarginTime/ MarginDriverTrainer
14B D Castleton4fr6,875.001/12-53.92-53.9T A CameronTony Herlihy
21Shes All Legs1fr1,937.505/42-53.92-53.9P C FergusonPeter & Vaughan Blanchard
37Brother JohnsonU1fr1,187.503/22-54.63.603.60D J ButcherDavid Butcher
49Royal SecretU3fr750.004/52-55.79.009.00T A MacfarlaneDavid & Clare McGowan
55Skee Princess5fr218.759/92-56.613.5013.50T D HallTim Hall
62Valentina Shevchenko2fr218.756/62-57.216.4016.40D M Williams (J)Jay Abernethy
710Alex PereiraU4fr218.757/72-58.221.4021.40S W AbernethyJay Abernethy
86Helsingor6fr218.758/82-58.724.0024.00H J Orange (J)Steve Green
98Cyclone SalaU2fr218.752/33-14.6103.40103.40A P T PoutamaAdrienne Matthews
Total Stakes:$11,843.75 

Scratchings

PlaceBookHorseBarrier
SCR3Mass Disruption3 
Dividends
$2.30. $1.50. $2.10. $1.50. Quinella $9.00. Trifecta $52.40. First4 $340.10. TAB Double[races-7,8]:(5,4) $11.30. TAB Conc.:(5,1) $17.00. TAB Treble[races-6,7,8]:(8,5,4) $350.50. Quaddie[races-5,6,7,8]:(9,8,5,4) $1408.00.
Margins
nose, 3 1/2 lengths, 5 1/4 lengths
Times
Mile Rate: 2-13.2 Last 800m: 62.1 Last 400m: 33.0

Placed Horses:

2021 4 B g Volstead - Juneamy Castleton
Tony Herlihy, Papakura
Mrs S Herlihy, Mrs P C Green, J P Green
B W Smith
 
2020 5 B m Volstead - Meander With Earl
Peter & Vaughan Blanchard, Pukekohe
Mrs K M Blanchard
Ms A Holdaway
 
David Butcher, Cambridge
Racer Trotter Today Syndicate
R C Johnson,Miss J H Cole
Runner Index
 
Aldebaran Redwood -  Race 4
Aldebaran What -  Race 2
Alex Pereira -  Race 8
Always Be Kind -  Race 3
Atmosfear -  Race 2
Aventador -  Race 5
B D Castleton -  Race 8
Benson Dude -  Race 1
Better Be Sweet -  Race 3
Bonny Parker -  Race 2
Brienne -  Race 4
Brother Johnson -  Race 8
Busy Canoodling -  Race 4
Castana -  Race 6
Caulfield -  Race 5
Caviar Noire -  Race 4
Clouding Over -  Race 7
Commander Lincoln -  Race 1
Confessional -  Race 6
Conrad H -  Race 4
Cyclone Sala -  Race 8
Dear God -  Race 5
Eagle Hanover -  Race 4
Eyre I Will -  Race 6
Helsingor -  Race 8
Hill Billie Bundy -  Race 6
Im A Rockstar -  Race 2
In The Summertime -  Race 1
Ishtar -  Race 2
Jaccka Opa -  Race 7
Kaipaki Jack -  Race 6
Kaliopi -  Race 3
Kamilla -  Race 2
King Tide -  Race 5
Kumanovo -  Race 4
Lexington Queen -  Race 3
Louezyana -  Race 7
Loveable Rogue -  Race 3
Love It -  Race 3
Luca -  Race 6
Lukaku -  Race 1
Magenta -  Race 3
Maria Kirilenko -  Race 1
Mary Magdalene -  Race 1 Race 7
Mass Disruption -  Race 8
Mechanica -  Race 2
Midfrew Lucre -  Race 7
Miki Mirage -  Race 5
Mr Putt -  Race 3
Muchacho -  Race 5
Murtle The Turtle -  Race 5
Norman The Conqueror -  Race 2
Ohoka Achilles -  Race 7
Paradise Ali -  Race 4
Pass Code -  Race 1
Patrick Mahomes -  Race 4
Power Seeker -  Race 2
Proviseur -  Race 5
Rasmussin Effect -  Race 5
Reet Petite -  Race 5
Royal Secret -  Race 8
Rushkinoff -  Race 7
Sans Au Revoir -  Race 6
Santanna Mach -  Race 1
Santapazienza -  Race 6
Sea Of Love -  Race 5
Shes All Legs -  Race 8
Skee Princess -  Race 8
Stina Blackstenius -  Race 2
Tasi Ahnau -  Race 7
The Miki Taker -  Race 3
Tinkerbelle -  Race 6
Tipstar -  Race 7
Travelin Soldier -  Race 6
Tugawar -  Race 1
Valentina Shevchenko -  Race 8
Valerei -  Race 3
Waltzing With Miki -  Race 7
Westar Milly -  Race 6
What A Surprise -  Race 2
Yurok -  Race 4