Auckland Trotting Club Inc

Friday, 29 May

Meeting: Metro Finals (METRO FINALS) at Alexandra Park, Auckland

Last updated 02/06/2026 at 11:03 am

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Participants for Race 1: THE ALEX BAR & EATERY MOBILE PACE
PlacePl	BookBk	Horse	Barrier	Hcap	Stakes	Fav	Time	Margin	Time/ Margin	Driver	Trainer
1	4	Chanel Noire	4	fr	8,250.00	1/1	2-42.12		2-42.12	Z E Butcher	Barry Purdon & Scott Phelan
2	6	Dave Duley	6	fr	2,325.00	2/2	2-42.27	0.90	0.90	P C Ferguson	Robert & Jenna Dunn
3	3	Murtle The Turtle	3	fr	1,425.00	5/5	2-42.36	1.50	1.50	A P T Poutama	James Brownlee
		MURTLE THE TURTLE - lay inwards rounding the first bend.
4	5	Angelic Copy	5	fr	900.00	3/3	2-42.94	5.10	5.10	M W McKendry MNZM	Ray Green & Nathan Delany
5	7	Adjournment	7	fr	262.50	6/6	2-43.69	9.80	9.80	J H Wakeling (J)	Steve & Amanda Telfer
		ADJOURNMENT - raced wide from the 600m.
6	2	Rushkinoff	2	fr	262.50	4/4	2-43.77	10.30	10.30	S L Wigg	Sheryl Wigg
		HEAVEN HIGH - near the 1000-metre mark, Driver O Gillies was required to adjust his helmet after RUSHKINOFF had raced in close proximity to the rear of his sulky. At that stage, Mr Gillies turned and directed comments towards Driver S Wigg. Stewards interviewed both Mr Gillies and Ms Wigg regarding the exchange. After considering the evidence of both drivers, together with their own observations. Stewards established that Mr Gillies had directed foul and offensive language towards Ms Wigg at this stage of the race. Subsequently, Mr Gillies admitted a charge under Rule 303(2) in that he misconducted himself and following submissions on penalty, the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $500. RUSHKINOFF - trailed close to the helmet of HEAVEN HIGH (O Gillies) approaching the 1000m obliging driver O Gillies to adjust his helmet. Driver S Wigg was issued a warning for trailing to close at this stage of the race.
7	1	Heaven High	1	fr	262.50	7/7	2-43.79	10.40	10.40	O R Gillies	Owen Gillies
		HEAVEN HIGH - near the 1000-metre mark, Driver O Gillies was required to adjust his helmet after RUSHKINOFF had raced in close proximity to the rear of his sulky. At that stage, Mr Gillies turned and directed comments towards Driver S Wigg. Stewards interviewed both Mr Gillies and Ms Wigg regarding the exchange. After considering the evidence of both drivers, together with their own observations. Stewards established that Mr Gillies had directed foul and offensive language towards Ms Wigg at this stage of the race. Subsequently, Mr Gillies admitted a charge under Rule 303(2) in that he misconducted himself and following submissions on penalty, the Adjudicative Committee imposed a fine of $500. RUSHKINOFF - trailed close to the helmet of HEAVEN HIGH (O Gillies) approaching the 1000m obliging driver O Gillies to adjust his helmet. Driver S Wigg was issued a warning for trailing to close at this stage of the race.
8	9	Spirited Belle	9	fr	262.50	8/8	2-57.31	94.90	94.90	S W Abernethy	Matthew Collins
		SPIRITED BELLE - broke in the score-up and then attempted to dislodge driver S. Abernethy from the sulky. Continued to gallop for an extended period thereafter and took no competitive part in the event. A warning was placed on the mare's barrier record.
Total Stakes:			$13,950.00

Scratchings

Place	Book	Horse	Barrier
SCR	8	Claude	8

Dividends: $1.50. $1.00. $1.90. $2.60. Quinella $4.30. Trifecta $22.10. First4 $78.00.
Margins: 3/4 length, neck, 3 1/2 lengths
Times: Mile Rate: 1-58.50 Last 800m: 56.40 Last 400m: 27.10

Placed Horses:

1st

Chanel Noire

2021 4 Br m Captain Crunch - Chanel

Barry Purdon & Scott Phelan, Clevedon

D L Thompson

Est J W Smolenski

2nd

Dave Duley

2020 5 B g Bettor's Delight - No Liability

Robert & Jenna Dunn, Pukekohe

R K Gordon, Mrs A L Gordon

Woodlands Stud (NZ) Ltd

3rd

Murtle The Turtle

2020 5 B m Art Major - Marcy Runkle

James Brownlee, Pokeno

Mrs L E Brownlee, J Brownlee

Mrs P C Green,J P Green

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Participants for Race 2: GARRARDS HORSE & HOUND PUKEKOHE MOBILE PACE
PlacePl	BookBk	Horse	Barrier	Hcap	Stakes	Fav	Time	Margin	Time/ Margin	Driver	Trainer
1	6	Rahm	6	fr	8,250.00	1/1	2-46.23		2-46.23	A G Herlihy MNZM	Tony Herlihy
2	2	Midnight Betty	2	fr	2,325.00	7/7	2-46.70	2.90	2.90	S W Abernethy	Jeremy Young
3	4	Glamour Stride	4	fr	1,425.00	3/5	2-46.73	3.20	3.20	C J Hackett (J)	Matthew White
4	5	Lucky As	5	fr	900.00	5/3	2-46.98	4.70	4.70	T A Cameron	Tony Herlihy
5	9	Bettor Be Special	9	fr	262.50	6/4	2-47.15	5.70	5.70	Z E Butcher	Derek & Neita Balle
6	1	Spirited Peggy	1	fr	262.50	9/9	2-47.24	6.30	6.30	H J Orange (J)	Matthew Collins
		SPIRITED PEGGY - trainer M Collins was issued a warning for being late to present the mare onto the track. Mr Collins was issued a further warning for presenting the mare to race without the notified removable deafeners. Paced roughly rounding the first bend.
7	8	Major Copy	8	fr	262.50	2/2	2-48.07	11.50	11.50	M W McKendry MNZM	Ray Green & Nathan Delany
8	3	Love Vegas	3	fr	262.50	8/8	2-48.57	14.60	14.60	T W Mitchell	Tate Hopkins
		LOVE VEGAS - broke in the score up and was out of position at dispatch. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the filly.
9	7	Northview Cruncha	7	fr	262.50	4/6	2-49.45	20.20	20.20	A P T Poutama	Andre Poutama
		NORTHVIEW CRUNCHA - broke leaving the final bend losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the colt.
Total Stakes:			$14,212.50

Dividends: $1.90. $1.00. $3.80. $2.50. Quinella $18.80. Trifecta $168.50. First4 $919.00. TAB Double[races-1,2]:(4,6) $3.00.
Margins: 2 3/4 lengths, head, 1 1/4 lengths
Times: Mile Rate: 2-01.50 Last 800m: 58.00 Last 400m: 28.30

Placed Horses:

1st

Rahm

2022 3 B g Captaintreacherous - Spanish Armada

Tony Herlihy, Papakura

Mrs S Herlihy, R S Robey, B J Fahy, J P Green, Mrs P C Green, R A Ford, K M Passau

Taffy Limited

2nd

Midnight Betty

2022 3 Br f Bettor's Delight - Amaretto Dream

Jeremy Young, Pukekohe

B A Harvey, Thunderbolt Syndicate, J P Watson, N D Young

Woodlands Stud (NZ) Ltd

3rd

Glamour Stride

2023 2 B f Always B Miki - Carpen Dior

Matthew White, Clevedon

Breckon Farms Ltd, Team Bond Pty Ltd

Breckon Farms Ltd

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Participants for Race 3: MAJESTIC HORSE FLOATS TROT
PlacePl	BookBk	Horse	Barrier	Hcap	Stakes	Fav	Time	Margin	Time/ Margin	Driver	Trainer
1	2	M'Lady Mackendon	2	fr	8,250.00	1/1	2-54.58		2-54.58	C J Hackett (J)	Michelle Wallis & Bernie Hackett
		M'LADY MACKENDON - contacted track markers near the 700m.
2	8	Valentina Shevchenko	8	fr	2,325.00	10/10	2-54.97	2.50	2.50	S W Abernethy	Jay Abernethy
		VALENTINA SHEVCHENKO - contacted track markers near the 700m when racing tight on the running line with this dictating trailing runners to also contact track markers. Driver S Abernethy was issued a warning.
3	9	Brother Johnson	U1	fr	1,425.00	7/7	2-56.16	9.80	9.80	D J Butcher	David Butcher
4	3	Kiss My Pixel	3	fr	900.00	8/8	2-56.24	10.40	10.40	G A Martin	Geoff Martin
		KISS MY PIXEL - hampered by a breaking runner rounding the final bend. HOME GROWN GIRL - broke when awkwardly placed close to the back of KISS MY PIXEL near the 1200m losing all chance.
5	6	Skee Princess	6	fr	262.50	3/4	2-56.62	12.70	12.70	B M Wilkins (J)	Tim Hall
		SKEE PRINCESS - pre-race warmed. Lay inwards leaving the final bend becoming awkwardly placed to the outside of MUM'S ANGEL which had shifted outwards to avoid a breaking runner. MUM'S ANGEL - broke when avoiding the breaking SUPERFAST LADY approaching the first bend losing considerable ground. Hung inwards and contacted a track marker near the 750m. Hampered by a breaking runner leaving the final bend becoming awkwardly placed to the sulky wheel of SKEE PRINCESS and broke losing its chance. Placed on the unruly for future standing starts at the request of connections.
6	1	South Sydney	1	fr	262.50	4/3	2-56.97	14.90	14.90	L G Hollis	Logan Hollis & Shane Robertson
		SOUTH SYDNEY - contacted track markers near the 700m. Broke leaving the final bend hampering trailing runners losing all chance.
7	7	Mum's Angel	7	fr	262.50	2/2	2-58.04	21.60	21.60	O M Gregory (J)	Michelle Wallis & Bernie Hackett
		SKEE PRINCESS - pre-race warmed. Lay inwards leaving the final bend becoming awkwardly placed to the outside of MUM'S ANGEL which had shifted outwards to avoid a breaking runner. MUM'S ANGEL - broke when avoiding the breaking SUPERFAST LADY approaching the first bend losing considerable ground. Hung inwards and contacted a track marker near the 750m. Hampered by a breaking runner leaving the final bend becoming awkwardly placed to the sulky wheel of SKEE PRINCESS and broke losing its chance. Placed on the unruly for future standing starts at the request of connections.
8	4	Fabiana	4	fr	262.50	5/5	3-05.50	68.30	68.30	T S Hanara (J)	Robbie Behrns
		FABIANA - began awkwardly. Broke shortly after the start losing considerable ground. Broke again near the 1400m losing all chance.
9	5	Superfast Lady	5	fr	262.50	9/9	3-05.61	68.90	68.90	M A Perriton	Maria Perriton
		SUPERFAST LADY - broke shortly after the start hampering a trailing runner. Placed on the unruly for future standing starts. MUM'S ANGEL - broke when avoiding the breaking SUPERFAST LADY approaching the first bend losing considerable ground. Hung inwards and contacted a track marker near the 750m. Hampered by a breaking runner leaving the final bend becoming awkwardly placed to the sulky wheel of SKEE PRINCESS and broke losing its chance. Placed on the unruly for future standing starts at the request of connections.
10	10	Home Grown Girl	U2	fr	262.50	6/6	3-05.81	70.20	70.20	T A Macfarlane	David & Clare McGowan
		HOME GROWN GIRL - broke when awkwardly placed close to the back of KISS MY PIXEL near the 1200m losing all chance.
Total Stakes:			$14,475.00

Dividends: $3.20. $1.30. $11.30. $3.60. Quinella $72.70. Trifecta $689.80. First4 $2680.10. TAB Treble[races-1,2,3]:(4,6,2) $10.50.
Margins: 2 1/4 lengths, 9 1/4 lengths, neck
Times: Mile Rate: 2-07.60 Last 800m: 58.20 Last 400m: 28.70

Placed Horses:

1st

M'Lady Mackendon

2021 4 B m Volstead - Princess Mackendon

Michelle Wallis & Bernie Hackett, Waiuku

Miss T J Hackett, Est D J McKenzie

D J McKenzie

2nd

Valentina Shevchenko

2020 5 B m What The Hill - Brooks Belle

Jay Abernethy, Hunua

J H Abernethy, W S Abernethy

J H Abernethy,W S Abernethy

3rd

Brother Johnson

2020 5 B g Father Patrick - Magic Johnson

David Butcher, Cambridge

Racer Trotter Today Syndicate

R C Johnson,Miss J H Cole

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Participants for Race 4: DUNSTAN HORSE FEEDS MOBILE PACE
PlacePl	BookBk	Horse	Barrier	Hcap	Stakes	Fav	Time	Margin	Time/ Margin	Driver	Trainer
1	7	Big Herb	7	fr	8,250.00	2/3	2-42.63		2-42.63	S W Abernethy	Jeremy Young
		BIG HERB - when questioned regarding the improved performance, Trainer J Young advised that the gelding had benefited from an economical run and was racing in a smaller field than in its most recent starts. Mr Young further stated that, given these factors, he was not surprised by the gelding's improved performance.
2	2	Twist And Tango	2	fr	2,325.00	1/1	2-42.64	0.10	0.10	Z E Butcher	Barry Purdon & Scott Phelan
3	6	Miss Cherokee	6	fr	1,425.00	5/2	2-42.66	0.20	0.20	D J Butcher	Arna Donnelly
4	3	Hes Not That Into U	3	fr	900.00	4/5	2-42.80	1.00	1.00	T A Cameron	Tony Herlihy
		HES NOT THAT INTO U - held up for clear racing room early stages of the run home and again over the final stages before being placed in restricted room and having to be restrained prior to the finish line.
5	5	Franco Salah	5	fr	262.50	3/4	2-43.07	2.80	2.80	L G Hollis	Logan Hollis & Shane Robertson
		FRANCO SALAH - over-raced early.
6	4	Tugawar	4	fr	262.50	6/6	2-43.73	6.90	6.90	A P T Poutama	James Brownlee
		TUGAWAR - paced roughly early stages.
Total Stakes:			$13,425.00

Scratchings

Place	Book	Horse	Barrier
SCR	1	Little Lily	1
SCR	8	Imposing Sea	8

Dividends: $3.40. $2.10. $1.70. Quinella $6.30. Trifecta $31.40. First4 $142.50. TAB Double[races-3,4]:(2,7) $13.80.
Margins: 1/2 head, 1/2 head, 3/4 length
Times: Mile Rate: 1-58.90 Last 800m: 56.80 Last 400m: 28.20

Placed Horses:

1st

Big Herb

2021 4 B g Captain Crunch - Veste

Jeremy Young, Pukekohe

Organ Donation Saves Lives Syndicate, Zinnycef Syndicate, Dr I S Bridge, Mrs R P Bridge, R Hassall, Mrs C Hassall, Nevele R Stud Ltd, Thunderbolt Syndicate, J P Watson, Hasson Syndicate

Hardwood Breeding Syndicate

2nd

Twist And Tango

2022 3 Br f Bettor's Delight - Twist And Twirl

Barry Purdon & Scott Phelan, Clevedon

Breckon Farms-Seven Stars Syndicate

Breckon Farms Ltd

3rd

Miss Cherokee

2022 3 B f Art Major - Lady Cherokee

Arna Donnelly, Cambridge

Chester's Bloodstock Ltd

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Participants for Race 5: LONE STAR ALEXANDRA PARK HANDICAP TROT
PlacePl	BookBk	Horse	Barrier	Hcap	Stakes	Fav	Time	Margin	Time/ Margin	Driver	Trainer
1	2	Aldebaran Redwood	2	fr	8,250.00	7/8	2-52.80		2-52.80	S L Wigg	Sheryl Wigg
		ALDEBARAN REDWOOD - pre-race warmed. Lay inwards contacting track markers near the 1200m. Hampered near the 450m by a breaking runner. Raced with its inside wheel protruding inside the track markers for a distance in the run home. Stewards lodged a protest under Rule 869(7B) against the gelding being declared the winner, alleging that by racing with its inside wheel protruding inside track markers it gained an advantage through obtaining and improving into a run that would not otherwise have been available. After hearing evidence from Stewards, Driver S Wigg and connections, and reviewing the available race footage, the Adjudicative Committee was not satisfied that the gelding had gained an advantage as alleged and accordingly dismissed the protest.
2	4	Viscount Mackendon	4	fr	2,325.00	3/1	2-52.82		2-52.82	C J Hackett (J)	Michelle Wallis & Bernie Hackett
3	3	Patrick Mahomes	3	fr	1,425.00	6/6	2-53.19	2.40	2.40	S W Abernethy	Peter & Vaughan Blanchard
		PATRICK MAHOMES - hampered near the 450m by a breaking runner.
4	5	Sans Au Revoir	1	10m	900.00	5/5	2-52.55	3.40	3.40	H J Orange (J)	Roydon Downey
5	6	Hill Billie Bundy	2	10m	262.50	4/4	2-52.78	4.80	4.80	P C Ferguson	Peter & Vaughan Blanchard
6	7	Eyre I Will	U1	10m	262.50	8/7	2-52.92	5.70	5.70	M W McKendry MNZM	Jim Cole
7	1	Dark Ghana	1	fr	262.50	2/3	2-55.75	18.30	18.30	A P T Poutama	Andrew & Lyn Neal
		DARK GHANA - broke near the 450m hampering trailing runners losing all chance.
8	9	Confessional	1	45m	262.50	1/2	2-53.25	25.20	25.20	T W Mitchell	Michelle Wallis & Bernie Hackett
		CONFESSIONAL - broke rounding the final bend losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.
Total Stakes:			$13,950.00

Scratchings

Place	Book	Horse	Barrier
SCR	8	Crazy	U2

Dividends: $18.40. $4.50. $1.50. $2.70. Quinella $41.50. Trifecta $985.90. First4 $3069.80. Quaddie[races-2,3,4,5]:(6,2,7,2) $1161.30.
Margins: nose, 3 lengths, neck
Times: Mile Rate: 2-06.30 Last 800m: 58.20 Last 400m: 27.50

Placed Horses:

1st

Aldebaran Redwood

2020 5 B g Father Patrick - Another Love

Sheryl Wigg, Kumeu

Miss J S Browne, Miss S L Wigg, T R Vince

Aldebaran Lodge Pty Ltd

2nd

Viscount Mackendon

2020 5 B g Volstead - Princess Mackendon

Michelle Wallis & Bernie Hackett, Waiuku

Miss T J Hackett, Est D J McKenzie

D J McKenzie

3rd

Patrick Mahomes

2020 5 B g Father Patrick - Luck Of The Moment

Peter & Vaughan Blanchard, Pukekohe

Mrs K M Blanchard, Mrs D K Haddad

Mrs K M Blanchard

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Participants for Race 6: IRT. YOUR HORSE. OUR PASSION HANDICAP PACE
PlacePl	BookBk	Horse	Barrier	Hcap	Stakes	Fav	Time	Margin	Time/ Margin	Driver	Trainer
1	11	Little Spike	1	35m	8,250.00	3/6	2-39.90		2-39.90	K A Coppins (J)	Arna Donnelly
2	5	Diamonds Are Forever	1	10m	2,325.00	10/9	2-45.88	0.10	0.10	T W Mitchell	Andrew & Lyn Neal
3	1	Always Flyin	1	fr	1,425.00	11/11	2-46.99	0.90	0.90	J P Stormont	Graeme Rogerson
		ALWAYS FLYIN - contacted track markers leaving the final bend. Driver J Stormont was issued a warning. Driver J Stormont was issued a further warning for using his whip in a continuous manner late in the run home.
4	6	Final Change	2	10m	900.00	7/8	2-46.00	2.00	2.00	H J Orange (J)	Arna Donnelly
		FINAL CHANGE - raced with its inside wheel protruding inside the track markers for a distance in the run home. Stewards lodged a protest under Rule 869(7B) against the gelding's third placing, alleging that racing with its wheel protruding inside track markers it gained an advantage through obtaining and improving into a run that would not otherwise have been available. After hearing evidence from Stewards, Junior Driver H Orange (assisted by T Herlihy) the Adjudicative Committee upheld the protest and FINAL CHANGE was relegated to 4th place. Junior Driver H Orange (assisted by Z Butcher) admitted an associated charge in that he shifted inwards allowing his sulky wheel to protrude over the marker line in the run home thereby gaining and advantage. After hearing submission on penalty the Adjudicative Committee suspended Mr Orange's driver's licence from the conclusion of racing tonight up to and including 7 June 2026 (2 days).
5	9	Melton Mogul	5	10m	262.50	8/7	2-46.33	2.90	2.90	A P T Poutama	Scott Dickson
6	8	Sugar Ray Lincoln	4	10m	262.50	6/5	2-46.72	5.30	5.30	P C Ferguson	Ray Green & Nathan Delany
7	10	Mhai Surfer Girl	U1	10m	262.50	5/2	2-46.76	5.60	5.60	M W White	Matthew White
		MHAI SURFER GIRL - broke at the start losing ground.
8	3	Upstage	3	fr	262.50	2/3	2-47.65	6.20	6.20	Mark Purdon	Steve & Amanda Telfer
		UPSTAGE - pre-race warmed.
9	2	Lincoln Wave	2	fr	262.50	1/1	2-47.93	7.90	7.90	M W McKendry MNZM	Ray Green & Nathan Delany
		LINCOLN WAVE - broke at the start losing ground.
10	7	Twista	3	10m	262.50	4/4	2-47.43	9.80	9.80	K Denifostova (J)	Steve & Amanda Telfer
		TWISTA - pre-race warmed.
11	4	Social Distancing	U1	fr	262.50	9/10	3-11.34	154.20	154.20	C J Hackett (J)	Michelle Wallis & Bernie Hackett
		SOCIAL DISTANCING - broke at the start losing all chance. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.
Total Stakes:			$14,737.50

Note: Final Change relegated from 3rd to 4th
Dividends: $7.00. $3.30. $4.60. $5.80. Quinella $73.30. Trifecta $2114.70. First4 $9318.20. TAB Double[races-5,6]:(2,11) $694.50. TAB Conc.:(2,5) $148.80. TAB Treble[races-4,5,6]:(7,2,11) $698.90.
Margins: nose, 3/4 length, 1 length
Times: Mile Rate: 1-56.90 Last 800m: 56.40 Last 400m: 28.20

Placed Horses:

1st

Little Spike

2020 5 B g Terror To Love - Key Operator

Arna Donnelly, Cambridge

Est T K Piercy, Mrs A A Piercy

T K Piercy,Mrs A A Piercy

2nd

Diamonds Are Forever

2019 6 B m Always B Miki - Three Jewels

Andrew & Lyn Neal, Cambridge

Mrs L M Neal, Est Mrs K M Yardley

Mrs L M Neal,Mrs K M Yardley

3rd

Always Flyin

2020 5 B g Always B Miki - Falcon's Flybye

Graeme Rogerson, Hamilton

G A Rogerson MNZM, P Manning, Ms A Watty

P G Argus,Mrs J M Argus,B I Robertson,Mrs C A Robertson

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Race Number:: Race 7

LISTEN LIVE ON SPORTNATION.NZ- METRO TROTTERS FINAL MOB TROT

$35,000, 3YO & OLDER R35 TO R50 MOBILE, 2200m

For R35 to R50 3yo-&-older trotters. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes numbering sequentially from 1. Eligible to nominate, those horses who ran in a Heat on 15 or 22 May. Should a horse win a Heat then the Final in this series the Final will be penalty free. Automatic qualifiers for the Final may not start in any other race on the night of the Final (May 29). Final limited to 12 starters.
Weather: Overcast Track: Fast

Participants for Race 7: LISTEN LIVE ON SPORTNATION.NZ- METRO TROTTERS FINAL MOB TROT
PlacePl	BookBk	Horse	Barrier	Hcap	Stakes	Fav	Time	Margin	Time/ Margin	Driver	Trainer
1	5	Two Francs	5	fr	19,250.00	5/5	2-44.90		2-44.90	L M Neal	Andrew & Lyn Neal
2	11	Crazy	11	fr	5,425.00	9/10	2-45.70	4.90	4.90	Z E Butcher	Tim Hall
		CRAZY - pre-race warmed. Shifted outwards in the home straight.
3	8	Santapazienza	8	fr	3,325.00	8/8	2-46.18	7.90	7.90	H J Orange (J)	Roydon Downey
		SANTAPAZIENZA - lay inwards contacting a track marker entering the final bend. Lay inwards again leaving the final bend dislodging a track marker.
4	7	Mad Mary	7	fr	2,100.00	4/4	2-46.29	8.60	8.60	C J Hackett (J)	Michelle Wallis & Bernie Hackett
5	6	Memories	6	fr	612.50	7/6	2-46.31	8.70	8.70	T A Macfarlane	David & Clare McGowan
6	12	Manchester's Moment	12	fr	612.50	1/2	2-46.91	12.50	12.50	T W Mitchell	Michelle Wallis & Bernie Hackett
7	1	Cyclone Sala	1	fr	612.50	11/12	2-47.45	15.90	15.90	J I Dickie	Adrienne Matthews
8	9	Eagle Hanover	9	fr	612.50	12/11	2-48.56	22.80	22.80	S W Abernethy	Jay Abernethy
		HILLBILLY - lay inwards racing down the back straight on the last occasion. Broke near the 500m after improving to the inside of EAGLE HANOVER (S Abernethy) and becoming awkwardly positioned between that runner and THE FOUR ACES (J Stormont), which was racing to its inside, losing all chance. Stewards investigated the circumstances and spoke with Drivers J Stormont, S Abernethy and Junior Driver E Johnson(HILLBILLY), (assisted by T Macfarlane). After considering the evidence, it was established that HILLBILLY had initially been entitled to shift to the inside of EAGLE HANOVER however shortly afterwards EAGLE HANOVER had commenced to hang inwards under pressure and shifted marginally down the track simultaneously as HAPPY HILL (B Hackett) which was racing to the inside of both runners shifted marginally up the track. with the matter being taken no further.
9	2	Happy Hill	2	fr	612.50	10/9	2-48.71	23.70	23.70	B P Hackett	Michelle Wallis & Bernie Hackett
		HILLBILLY - lay inwards racing down the back straight on the last occasion. Broke near the 500m after improving to the inside of EAGLE HANOVER (S Abernethy) and becoming awkwardly positioned between that runner and THE FOUR ACES (J Stormont), which was racing to its inside, losing all chance. Stewards investigated the circumstances and spoke with Drivers J Stormont, S Abernethy and Junior Driver E Johnson(HILLBILLY), (assisted by T Macfarlane). After considering the evidence, it was established that HILLBILLY had initially been entitled to shift to the inside of EAGLE HANOVER however shortly afterwards EAGLE HANOVER had commenced to hang inwards under pressure and shifted marginally down the track simultaneously as HAPPY HILL (B Hackett) which was racing to the inside of both runners shifted marginally up the track. with the matter being taken no further.
10	4	The Four Aces	4	fr	612.50	3/3	2-50.36	34.10	34.10	J P Stormont	Graeme Rogerson
		THE FOUR ACES - placed in restricted room nearing the 500m. HILLBILLY - lay inwards racing down the back straight on the last occasion. Broke near the 500m after improving to the inside of EAGLE HANOVER (S Abernethy) and becoming awkwardly positioned between that runner and THE FOUR ACES (J Stormont), which was racing to its inside, losing all chance. Stewards investigated the circumstances and spoke with Drivers J Stormont, S Abernethy and Junior Driver E Johnson(HILLBILLY), (assisted by T Macfarlane). After considering the evidence, it was established that HILLBILLY had initially been entitled to shift to the inside of EAGLE HANOVER however shortly afterwards EAGLE HANOVER had commenced to hang inwards under pressure and shifted marginally down the track simultaneously as HAPPY HILL (B Hackett) which was racing to the inside of both runners shifted marginally up the track. with the matter being taken no further.
11	13	Hillbilly	13	fr	612.50	2/1	2-55.29	64.90	64.90	E R Johnson (J)	Sean McCaffrey
		HILLBILLY - lay inwards racing down the back straight on the last occasion. Broke near the 500m after improving to the inside of EAGLE HANOVER (S Abernethy) and becoming awkwardly positioned between that runner and THE FOUR ACES (J Stormont), which was racing to its inside, losing all chance. Stewards investigated the circumstances and spoke with Drivers J Stormont, S Abernethy and Junior Driver E Johnson(HILLBILLY), (assisted by T Macfarlane). After considering the evidence, it was established that HILLBILLY had initially been entitled to shift to the inside of EAGLE HANOVER however shortly afterwards EAGLE HANOVER had commenced to hang inwards under pressure and shifted marginally down the track simultaneously as HAPPY HILL (B Hackett) which was racing to the inside of both runners shifted marginally up the track. with the matter being taken no further.
Pup	3	Son Of The Cleaner	3	fr	612.50	6/7				M J Wallis	Michelle Wallis & Bernie Hackett
		SON OF THE CLEANER - broke near the 1500m losing ground. Broke again near the 1100m losing further ground.
Total Stakes:			$35,000.00

Scratchings

Place	Book	Horse	Barrier
SCR	10	Overwatch	10

Dividends: $10.30. $2.70. $6.30. $4.60. Quinella $140.10. Trifecta $1947.10. First4 $25000.00.
Margins: 4 3/4 lengths, 3 lengths, 1/2 length
Times: Mile Rate: 2-00.60 Last 800m: 60.20 Last 400m: 30.70

Placed Horses:

1st

Two Francs

2020 5 B g What The Hill - Teachers Pride

Andrew & Lyn Neal, Cambridge

Mrs L M Neal

Woodlands Stud (NZ) Ltd

2nd

Crazy

2016 9 B g Crazed - Skee Queen

Tim Hall, Cambridge Raceway

T D Hall

T N Guptill,Mrs L E Guptill

3rd

Santapazienza

2020 5 Br g Wishing Stone - Sanchipola

Roydon Downey, Kumeu

R C Downey, A S Lowe

R C Downey

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Race Number:: Race 8

TAB - METRO PACERS FINAL MOBILE PACE

$33,163, 3YO & OLDER R37 TO R45, 2200m

For R37 to R45 3yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes numbering sequentially from 1. Eligible to nominate, those horses who ran in a Heat on 15 or 22 May. Should a horse win a Heat then the Final in this series the Final will be penalty free. Automatic qualifiers for the Final may not start in any other race on the night of the Final (May 29). Final limited to 12 starters.
Weather: Overcast Track: Fast

Participants for Race 8: TAB - METRO PACERS FINAL MOBILE PACE
PlacePl	BookBk	Horse	Barrier	Hcap	Stakes	Fav	Time	Margin	Time/ Margin	Driver	Trainer
1	2	Mama's Wish	2	fr	19,250.00	2/1	2-42.30		2-42.30	H J Orange (J)	Barry Purdon & Scott Phelan
2	8	Incentivise	8	fr	5,425.00	1/2	2-42.47	0.50	0.50	Mark Purdon	Nathan Purdon
3	9	Another Collect	9	fr	3,325.00	7/5	2-42.52	0.90	0.90	Z E Butcher	Barry Purdon & Scott Phelan
4	10	Utah Blaze	10	fr	2,100.00	6/7	2-43.16	4.90	4.90	M W McKendry MNZM	Steve & Amanda Telfer
5	3	Georgie Best	3	fr	612.50	5/6	2-43.27	5.50	5.50	A P T Poutama	Nathan Purdon
		GEORGIE BEST - trainer N Purdon was issued with a $100 Minor Infringement Notice for presenting the colt to race without the notified removable deafeners.
6	6	The Savoy	6	fr	612.50	8/8	2-43.36	6.10	6.10	A G Herlihy MNZM	Tate Hopkins
7	5	Rivergirl Bella	5	fr	612.50	9/9	2-43.64	7.80	7.80	T A Cameron	Ray Green & Nathan Delany
		RIVERGIRL BELLA - over-raced middle stages.
8	4	Prince Lincoln	4	fr	612.50	4/4	2-43.81	8.90	8.90	M W White	Ray Green & Nathan Delany
9	7	Sammy Lincoln	7	fr	612.50	3/3	2-44.89	15.60	15.60	P C Ferguson	Ray Green & Nathan Delany
		SAMMY LINCOLN - weakened final bend.
Total Stakes:			$33,162.50

Scratchings

Place	Book	Horse	Barrier
SCR	1	Gotta Go Miki	1
SCR	11	Secret Beach	11

Dividends: $4.10. $1.50. $1.50. $2.40. Quinella $8.70. Trifecta $145.90. First4 $639.70. TAB Double[races-7,8]:(5,2) $28.40.
Margins: neck, 1/2 neck, 4 lengths
Times: Mile Rate: 1-58.70 Last 800m: 56.50 Last 400m: 28.20

Placed Horses:

1st

Mama's Wish

2022 3 Br g Bettor's Wish - Pistol Packing Mama

Barry Purdon & Scott Phelan, Clevedon

Clear View Racing No.7 Syndicate, F M Endacott ONZM, S R Endacott, C J Ryder

M J Stevens

2nd

Incentivise

2022 3 B g Bettor's Delight - Dana Delany

Nathan Purdon, Pukekohe

F Tong, W R Pengelly, Mark Purdon

S L Langrope

3rd

Another Collect

2021 4 B g Bettor's Delight - O Narutac Bella

Barry Purdon & Scott Phelan, Clevedon

Mrs K J Purdon

B C Edward,Mrs V A Edward

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Race Number:: Race 9

JACOBSEN HEADSTONES CONDITIONED MOBILE PACE

$9650, UP TO R40 WITH COND., 2200m

For R35 to R40 5 yrs & older pacers. Also R35 to R40 4yo horses with winning stakes up to and including $9000 for lifetime. 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. Field selection to be determined by the HRNZ Racing Bureau based on the nominations received. Please refer to Special Condition 3 for more information on this race.
Weather: Overcast Track: Fast

Participants for Race 9: JACOBSEN HEADSTONES CONDITIONED MOBILE PACE
PlacePl	BookBk	Horse	Barrier	Hcap	Stakes	Fav	Time	Margin	Time/ Margin	Driver	Trainer
1	8	Breeny's Conqueror	8	fr	5,500.00	8/6	2-46.90		2-46.90	A P T Poutama	Craig Sharpe
2	10	Billy The Kid	10	fr	1,550.00	6/8	2-46.94		2-46.94	H J Orange (J)	Jeremy Young
3	9	Miss Brabant	9	fr	950.00	5/7	2-46.95	0.10	0.10	C J Hackett (J)	Brian & Gareth Hughes
		CLOUDING OVER - had to be steadied passing the 200m when awkwardly placed to the outside of MISS BRABANT. REET PETITE - held up early and middle stages of the run home. Had to be steadied when being shifted inwards passing the 150m by MISS BRABANT. MISS BRABANT - held up early and middle stages of the run home.
4	5	Franco Miki	5	fr	600.00	2/3	2-47.10	1.10	1.10	D J Butcher	David Butcher
5	3	Clouding Over	3	fr	175.00	9/9	2-47.25	2.00	2.00	M W McKendry MNZM	Jim Cole
		CLOUDING OVER - had to be steadied passing the 200m when awkwardly placed to the outside of MISS BRABANT.
6	4	Reet Petite	4	fr	175.00	7/5	2-47.46	3.30	3.30	O M Gregory (J)	Adrienne Matthews
		REET PETITE - held up early and middle stages of the run home. Had to be steadied when being shifted inwards passing the 150m by MISS BRABANT.
7	2	Bettor Be A Legend	2	fr	175.00	3/2	2-47.47	3.40	3.40	J P Stormont	Graeme Rogerson
		BETTOR BE A LEGEND - hung inwards entering the first bend placing CYAMATE in restricted room.
8	1	Cyamate	1	fr	175.00	1/1	2-47.88	5.90	5.90	J H Wakeling (J)	Steve & Amanda Telfer
		CYAMATE - placed in restricted room entering first bend. Held up throughout the run home. BETTOR BE A LEGEND - hung inwards entering the first bend placing CYAMATE in restricted room.
9	6	Tasi Ahnau	6	fr	175.00	10/10	2-47.89	6.00	6.00	E R Johnson (J)	Steve Green
10	7	Dear God	7	fr	175.00	4/4	2-48.59	10.30	10.30	S W Abernethy	Peter & Vaughan Blanchard
		DEAR GOD - weakened final bend hampering trailing runner.
Total Stakes:			$9,650.00

Dividends: $20.00. $3.00. $3.20. $3.20. Quinella $114.70. Trifecta $2099.10. First4 $1866.20.
Margins: nose, nose, 3/4 length
Times: Mile Rate: 2-02.00 Last 800m: 60.10 Last 400m: 30.40

Placed Horses:

1st

Breeny's Conqueror

2019 6 Br g Vincent(AUS) - Breeny's Passion

Craig Sharpe, Pukekohe

C C Sharpe, Ms S M Hickey, Mrs C M Hickey

N S Taylor,G D Breen,Mrs S A Breen

2nd

Billy The Kid

2020 5 B g Bettor's Delight - First Western

Jeremy Young, Pukekohe

Dr I S Bridge, Mrs R P Bridge, M R Notman, K G Moore, M G Hill, S Grierson, B A Harvey, K A Pullar, Zinnycef Syndicate, Miss A P Herlihy

Dr A R Grierson

3rd

Miss Brabant

2019 6 B m Vincent(AUS) - Youshallnotpass

Brian & Gareth Hughes, Ardmore

Mrs M G Hughes, G J Hughes, W L Oliver

Mrs M K Twomey,E P Twomey,Mrs P C Green,B Hughes,Mrs M E Gre

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Participants for Race 10: BOOK MID-WINTER CHRISTMAS AT ALEX PARK 24 JULY MOB TROT
PlacePl	BookBk	Horse	Barrier	Hcap	Stakes	Fav	Time	Margin	Time/ Margin	Driver	Trainer
1	5	Micky Hill	5	fr	8,250.00	3/2	2-49.90		2-49.90	Mark Purdon	Mark Purdon
		MICKY HILL - pre-race warmed. Raced greenly just prior to start and was slightly out of position at dispatch. Lay outwards throughout the run home.
2	4	Pirayas	4	fr	2,325.00	1/1	2-49.94	0.20	0.20	T A Macfarlane	David & Clare McGowan
3	6	Shards Avatar	6	fr	1,425.00	4/4	2-50.50	3.70	3.70	M W White	Matthew White
		SHARDS AVATAR - raced greenly in the score up and was slightly out of position at dispatch.
4	1	Pyrenees	1	fr	900.00	5/5	2-50.60	4.30	4.30	L M Neal	Andrew & Lyn Neal
5	3	Tizours	3	fr	262.50	2/3	2-50.63	4.50	4.50	Z E Butcher	David Butcher
6	7	Edith P	7	fr	262.50	7/7	2-54.59	29.30	29.30	M A Perriton	Maria Perriton
		EDITH P - broke in the score up and was out of position at dispatch. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the filly. Weakened from the 600m.
7	2	Poppys Jewel	2	fr	262.50	6/6	2-58.36	52.80	52.80	T S Hanara (J)	David & Clare McGowan
		POPPYS JEWEL - broke entering the first bend before pacing having to be checked into its correct gait by driver T Hanara.
Total Stakes:			$13,687.50

Dividends: $4.10. $1.70. $1.60. Quinella $6.60. Trifecta $41.40. First4 $171.50. TAB Double[races-9,10]:(8,5) $28.20. TAB Treble[races-8,9,10]:(2,8,5) $842.90. Quaddie[races-7,8,9,10]:(5,2,8,5) $6265.90.
Margins: head, 3 1/2 lengths, 1/2 length
Times: Mile Rate: 2-04.20 Last 800m: 61.70 Last 400m: 30.90

Placed Horses:

1st

Micky Hill

2023 2 B g What The Hill - She Reigns

Mark Purdon, Morrinsville

G A Rogerson MNZM, Mark Purdon, Dr B G Hunter-Purdon, M W Butterworth, Mrs M T Butterworth

G A Rogerson,G B Rogerson

2nd

Pirayas

2020 5 B g Volstead - Jewel Of Shebar

David & Clare McGowan, Pukekohe

C A Baker, W K Portland

C A Baker,W K Portland

3rd

Shards Avatar

2022 3 B f Bettor's Delight - Shards Echo

Matthew White, Clevedon

N40 Racing Pty Limited

Mrs D E Smith,C M Smith,Est N J Van Schaik

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Adjournment - Race 1

Aldebaran Redwood - Race 5

Always Flyin - Race 6

Angelic Copy - Race 1

Another Collect - Race 8

Bettor Be A Legend - Race 9

Bettor Be Special - Race 2

Big Herb - Race 4

Billy The Kid - Race 9

Breeny's Conqueror - Race 9

Brother Johnson - Race 3

Chanel Noire - Race 1

Claude - Race 1

Clouding Over - Race 9

Confessional - Race 5

Crazy - Race 5 Race 7

Cyamate - Race 9

Cyclone Sala - Race 7

Dark Ghana - Race 5

Dave Duley - Race 1

Dear God - Race 9

Diamonds Are Forever - Race 6

Eagle Hanover - Race 7

Edith P - Race 10

Eyre I Will - Race 5

Fabiana - Race 3

Final Change - Race 6

Franco Miki - Race 9

Franco Salah - Race 4

Georgie Best - Race 8

Glamour Stride - Race 2

Gotta Go Miki - Race 8

Happy Hill - Race 7

Heaven High - Race 1

Hes Not That Into U - Race 4

Hill Billie Bundy - Race 5

Hillbilly - Race 7

Home Grown Girl - Race 3

Imposing Sea - Race 4

Incentivise - Race 8

Kiss My Pixel - Race 3

Lincoln Wave - Race 6

Little Lily - Race 4

Little Spike - Race 6

Love Vegas - Race 2

Lucky As - Race 2

Mad Mary - Race 7

Major Copy - Race 2

Mama's Wish - Race 8

Manchester's Moment - Race 7

Melton Mogul - Race 6

Memories - Race 7

Mhai Surfer Girl - Race 6

Micky Hill - Race 10

Midnight Betty - Race 2

Miss Brabant - Race 9

Miss Cherokee - Race 4

M'Lady Mackendon - Race 3

Mum's Angel - Race 3

Murtle The Turtle - Race 1

Northview Cruncha - Race 2

Overwatch - Race 7

Patrick Mahomes - Race 5

Pirayas - Race 10

Poppys Jewel - Race 10

Prince Lincoln - Race 8

Pyrenees - Race 10

Rahm - Race 2

Reet Petite - Race 9

Rivergirl Bella - Race 8

Rushkinoff - Race 1

Sammy Lincoln - Race 8

Sans Au Revoir - Race 5

Santapazienza - Race 7

Secret Beach - Race 8

Shards Avatar - Race 10

Skee Princess - Race 3

Social Distancing - Race 6

Son Of The Cleaner - Race 7

South Sydney - Race 3

Spirited Belle - Race 1

Spirited Peggy - Race 2

Sugar Ray Lincoln - Race 6

Superfast Lady - Race 3

Tasi Ahnau - Race 9

The Four Aces - Race 7

The Savoy - Race 8

Tizours - Race 10

Tugawar - Race 4

Twista - Race 6

Twist And Tango - Race 4

Two Francs - Race 7

Upstage - Race 6

Utah Blaze - Race 8

Valentina Shevchenko - Race 3

Viscount Mackendon - Race 5

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Meeting: Metro Finals (METRO FINALS) at Alexandra Park, Auckland

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THE ALEX BAR & EATERY MOBILE PACE

$13,950, 3YO & OLDER R42 TO R47, 2200m

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Placed Horses:

GARRARDS HORSE & HOUND PUKEKOHE MOBILE PACE

$14,213, NON-WINNERS 2YO & OLDER, 2200m

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MAJESTIC HORSE FLOATS TROT

$14,475, 3YO & OLDER R35 TO R37, R38 TO R40 WITH COND., 2200m

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DUNSTAN HORSE FEEDS MOBILE PACE

$13,425, 3YO & OLDER R36 TO R41, 2200m

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LONE STAR ALEXANDRA PARK HANDICAP TROT

$13,950, R38 & FASTER DISCRETIONARY, 2200m

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IRT. YOUR HORSE. OUR PASSION HANDICAP PACE

$14,738, 3YO & OLDER R50 & FASTER DISCRETIONARY, 2200m

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LISTEN LIVE ON SPORTNATION.NZ- METRO TROTTERS FINAL MOB TROT

$35,000, 3YO & OLDER R35 TO R50 MOBILE, 2200m

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TAB - METRO PACERS FINAL MOBILE PACE

$33,163, 3YO & OLDER R37 TO R45, 2200m

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JACOBSEN HEADSTONES CONDITIONED MOBILE PACE

$9650, UP TO R40 WITH COND., 2200m

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BOOK MID-WINTER CHRISTMAS AT ALEX PARK 24 JULY MOB TROT

$13,688, NON-WINNERS 2YO & OLDER MOBILE, 2200m

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