Auckland Trotting Club Inc

Friday, 17 October

Meeting: Metro Heats (METRO HEATS) at Alexandra Park, Auckland

Last updated 19/11/2025 at 14:18 pm

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Race Number:: Race 1

SWEET LOU TENDER CLOSES 24 OCT NORTHERN METRO HT 1 MOB PACE

$13,688, 3YO & OLDER R39 TO R42 MOBILE, 2200m

For R39 to R42 3yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating using the track grid. First 3 placed runners from the Heats run on 17th & 24th October are automatic qualifiers for the Final $35,000 to be run on 31st October should they be nominated. Balance of the field for the Final should this be required to be selected based on overall form from the Heats. Heats & Final limited to 12 starters. Horses must have competed in a heat to be eligible to contest a final or been balloted out of or eliminated from a heat that was run. Also, eligible are horses that accepted into a heat that was abandoned. Should a horse win both a Heat and the Final, the Final will be plenty free. Those automatic qualifiers for the Final are not eligible for any other race on the night of the Final, 31 October 2025.
Weather: Fine Track: Fast

Participants for Race 1: SWEET LOU TENDER CLOSES 24 OCT NORTHERN METRO HT 1 MOB PACE
PlacePl	BookBk	Horse	Barrier	Hcap	Stakes	Fav	Time	Margin	Time/ Margin	Driver	Trainer
1	1	Mick Konstantin	1	fr	8,250.00	3/2	2-41.0		2-41.0	J H Abernethy	Jay Abernethy
2	2	Im Sandra Dee	2	fr	2,325.00	1/1	2-41.2	1.10	1.10	B Purdon	Barry Purdon & Scott Phelan
		IM SANDRA DEE - driver B Purdon reported the filly had been striking the sulky wheels on various occasions. Mr Purdon also advised that he was unable to get to the lead as he intended passing the 1000m and raced parked for the remainder of the race. Driver B Purdon was issued a warning for using his whip once free of the rein passing the 1100m and on several occasions in the run home. CAPTAIN MOONLIGHT - over-raced when being restrained to take the trail when IM SANDRA DEE attempted to get to the lead passing the 1000m. Weakened in the run home.
3	3	Skys Legacy	3	fr	1,425.00	2/3	2-41.4	2.30	2.30	D J Butcher	Arna Donnelly
4	4	Allets	4	fr	900.00	7/7	2-41.5	2.80	2.80	Jacob J Dunn (J)	Robert & Jenna Dunn
5	7	Courtney Rose	7	fr	262.50	6/5	2-42.5	7.60	7.60	A P T Poutama	Robert & Jenna Dunn
6	5	Captain Moonlight	5	fr	262.50	4/4	2-43.7	13.80	13.80	M W McKendry MNZM	Steve & Amanda Telfer
		CAPTAIN MOONLIGHT - over-raced when being restrained to take the trail when IM SANDRA DEE attempted to get to the lead passing the 1000m. Weakened in the run home.
7	6	Mr Miki	6	fr	262.50	5/6	2-50.5	47.70	47.70	S W Abernethy	Brendon Laidlaw
		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.
Total Stakes:			$13,687.50

Dividends: $5.00. $2.00. $1.50. Quinella $3.60. Trifecta $21.80. First4 $144.30.
Margins: 1 length, 1 length, 1/2 length
Times: Mile Rate: 1-57.7 Last 800m: 59.6 Last 400m: 29.0

Placed Horses:

1st

Mick Konstantin

2020 4 B g Downbytheseaside - Hunua Belle

Jay Abernethy, Papakura

W S Abernethy, Abernethy Racing Syndicate, Waiheke RSL Syndicate, D H P Grundmann, L J Goldsmith, J Kriechbaumer

J H Abernethy,W S Abernethy

2nd

Im Sandra Dee

2021 3 B f Always B Miki - Thirsty Thursday

Barry Purdon & Scott Phelan, Clevedon

Montana Park Pty Ltd

Alabar (NZ) Ltd

3rd

Skys Legacy

2021 3 B g Bettor's Delight - Sky Beauty

Arna Donnelly, Cambridge

B A Hedger, Mrs H A Hedger, G C Sweeney

B A Hedger,Mrs H A Hedger,G C Sweeney

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Race Number:: Race 2

GARRARDS PESTICIDES -NORTHERN METRO TROTTERS HT 1 HCP TROT

$13,425, 3YO & OLDER R42 TO R50 DISCRETIONARY HANDICAP, 2700m

For R42 to R50 3yo-&-older trotters. First 3 placed runners from the Heats run on 17th & 24th October are automatic qualifiers for the Final $35,000 to be run on 31st October should they be nominated. Balance of the field for the Final should this be required to be selected based on overall form from the Heats. Heats & Final limited to 12 starters. Maximum back marks for the Heats & Finals 20m. Horses must have competed in a heat to be eligible to contest a final or been balloted out of eliminated from a heat that was run. Also, eligible are horses that accepted into a heat that was abandoned. Should a horse win both a Heat and the Final, the Final will be plenty free. Those automatic qualifiers for the Final are not eligible for any other race on the night of the Final, 31 October 2025.
Weather: Fine Track: Fast

Participants for Race 2: GARRARDS PESTICIDES -NORTHERN METRO TROTTERS HT 1 HCP TROT
PlacePl	BookBk	Horse	Barrier	Hcap	Stakes	Fav	Time	Margin	Time/ Margin	Driver	Trainer
1	5	Jasinova	2	10m	8,250.00	3/3	3-27.9		3-27.9	L S Chin	Luk Chin
2	4	Eyre I Will	1	10m	2,325.00	5/5	3-28.5	3.00	3.00	S W Abernethy	Jeremy Young
3	1	Pretty In Pink	1	fr	1,425.00	1/1	3-29.3	3.30	3.30	A G Herlihy MNZM	Tony Herlihy
4	3	Kenny Hill	U1	fr	900.00	4/4	3-30.7	10.10	10.10	C J Hackett (J)	Michelle Wallis & Bernie Hackett
5	6	Pantani	U1	10m	262.50	2/2	3-38.4	52.70	52.70	D J Butcher	David Butcher
		PANTANI - back from the unruly as the start was effected. Broke passing the 1100m losing considerable ground. Broke passing the 450m then again near the 250m losing all chance. A warning was placed on the racing record of the gelding.
Disq	2	And Remember Me	2	fr	262.50	6/6				E R Johnson (J)	Sean McCaffrey
		AND REMEMBER ME - broke passing the 100m and continued in a break over the line. Stewards lodged a protest against 4th placing being awarded to the mare under Rule 870(3) and the Breaking Horses Regulation alleging AND REMEMBER ME had broken in excess of 50m inside the final 200m. Connections did not contest the protest and AND REMEMBER ME was disqualified by the Stewards. A warning was placed on the racing record of the mare. Driver E Johnson reported the mare had been striking the sulky wheels on various occasions.
Total Stakes:			$13,425.00

Scratchings

Place	Book	Horse	Barrier
SCR	7	Santapazienza	U2

Note: And Remember Me disqualified from 4th
Dividends: $5.10. $2.40. $7.10. Quinella $73.70. Trifecta $197.90. First4 $417.70.
Margins: 2 3/4 lengths, 1/2 neck, 6 3/4 lengths
Times: Mile Rate: 2-03.8 Last 800m: 58.4 Last 400m: 29.8

Placed Horses:

1st

Jasinova

2017 7 B m Love You - Jasinsky

Luk Chin, Tamahere

Dr L S Chin, S Chau, Est Dr S O Chin, M D West

Dr L S Chin

2nd

Eyre I Will

2019 5 B g What The Hill - Landoras Special

Jeremy Young, Pukekohe

G N Hatton, Mrs K R Hatton, B D Horrell, Mrs K Horrell

D M Brown

3rd

Pretty In Pink

2021 3 B f Father Patrick - Tickle Me Pink

Tony Herlihy, Papakura

Breckon Farms-Lucky Eight Syndicate

Breckon Farms Ltd

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Participants for Race 3: THE BOB WILLIS 40 YEAR CLASSIC MOBILE PACE
PlacePl	BookBk	Horse	Barrier	Hcap	Stakes	Fav	Time	Margin	Time/ Margin	Driver	Trainer
1	6	Captain Sampson	6	fr	9,350.00	2/3	1-54.3		1-54.3	T A Cameron	Brian & Gareth Hughes
2	1	Debbie Lincoln	1	fr	2,635.00	1/1	1-54.4	0.50	0.50	M W McKendry MNZM	Ray Green & Nathan Delany
3	2	Sugar Ray Lincoln	2	fr	1,615.00	3/2	1-54.7	1.80	1.80	P C Ferguson	Ray Green & Nathan Delany
		SUGAR RAY LINCOLN - paced roughly passing the 1450m and lay inwards striking a track marker. Driver P Ferguson reported that the left side sulky tyre deflated during the running.
4	3	Beta Prepare	3	fr	1,020.00	5/4	1-54.9	2.70	2.70	S W Abernethy	Arna Donnelly
		BETA PREPARE - paced roughly rounding the final bend causing driver S Abernethy some difficulty.
5	4	Kevin Kline	4	fr	297.50	6/6	1-54.9	2.70	2.70	N C Delany (J)	Ray Green & Nathan Delany
		KEVIN KLINE - lay outwards passing the 1450m striking track markers. Held up throughout the run home.
6	5	Le Major	5	fr	297.50	4/5	1-55.6	6.20	6.20	J P Stormont	Arna Donnelly
Total Stakes:			$15,215.00

Dividends: $3.70. $1.90. $1.60. Quinella $4.30. Trifecta $25.50. First4 $62.10. TAB Double[races-2,3]:(5,6) $24.50.
Margins: 1/2 length, 1 1/4 lengths, 1 length
Times: Mile Rate: 1-54.3 Last 800m: 55.7 Last 400m: 26.8

Placed Horses:

1st

Captain Sampson

2021 3 B g Captaintreacherous - Millie Sampson

Brian & Gareth Hughes, Ardmore

Mrs J R Davies, J B Davies

Mrs J R Davies,J B Davies

2nd

Debbie Lincoln

2021 3 B f Lather Up - Yasmine Bromac

Ray Green & Nathan Delany, Pukekohe

Lincoln Farms Bloodstock Ltd, Mrs D Green

Woodlands Stud (NZ) Ltd

3rd

Sugar Ray Lincoln

2021 3 B g American Ideal - Lively Nights

Ray Green & Nathan Delany, Pukekohe

Lincoln Farms Bloodstock Ltd, I A Middleton, Mrs D Green, Philadelphia Racing Ltd

Woodlands Stud (NZ) Ltd

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Race Number:: Race 4

LATHER UP TENDER CLOSES 24 OCT NORTHERN METRO HT 2 MOB PACE

$13,688, 3YO & OLDER R44 TO R50 MOBILE, 2200m

For R44 to R50 3yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating using the track grid. First 3 placed runners from the Heats run on 17th & 24th October are automatic qualifiers for the Final $35,000 to be run on 31st October should they be nominated. Balance of the field for the Final should this be required to be selected based on overall form from the Heats. Heats & Final limited to 12 starters. Horses must have competed in a heat to be eligible to contest a final or been balloted out of or eliminated from a heat that was run. Also, eligible are horses that accepted into a heat that was abandoned. Should a horse win both a Heat and the Final, the Final will be plenty free. Those automatic qualifiers for the Final are not eligible for any other race on the night of the Final, 31 October 2025.
Weather: Fine Track: Fast

Participants for Race 4: LATHER UP TENDER CLOSES 24 OCT NORTHERN METRO HT 2 MOB PACE
PlacePl	BookBk	Horse	Barrier	Hcap	Stakes	Fav	Time	Margin	Time/ Margin	Driver	Trainer
1	7	Tytate	7	fr	8,250.00	2/3	2-42.2		2-42.2	M W White	Matthew White
2	6	Confederate	6	fr	2,325.00	5/4	2-42.3	0.40	0.40	C J Hackett (J)	Barry Purdon & Scott Phelan
3	8	Mako	8	fr	1,425.00	1/1	2-42.3	0.70	0.70	D J Butcher	Arna Donnelly
4	5	Tyson	5	fr	900.00	6/6	2-42.5	1.40	1.40	M W McKendry MNZM	Ray Green & Nathan Delany
5	2	Double Parked	2	fr	262.50	3/2	2-43.1	4.50	4.50	A G Herlihy MNZM	Tony Herlihy
		DOUBLE PARKED - slow to leave the pre-race formation but was in position at the candy pole. Lay outwards on several occasions throughout.
6	3	Words	3	fr	262.50	4/5	2-43.2	4.90	4.90	A P T Poutama	Greg Shirley
		WORDS - over-raced middle stages.
7	4	Waltzing With Miki	4	fr	262.50	7/7	2-43.5	6.40	6.40	J P Stormont	Benjamin Butcher
		WALTZING WITH MIKI - over-raced early and middle stages.
Total Stakes:			$13,687.50

Scratchings

Place	Book	Horse	Barrier
SCR	1	Dave Duley	1

Dividends: $4.30. $2.40. $2.70. Quinella $21.40. Trifecta $103.60. First4 $661.00. TAB Treble[races-2,3,4]:(5,6,7) $157.10. Quaddie[races-1,2,3,4]:(1,5,6,7) $491.60.
Margins: neck, neck, 1/2 length
Times: Mile Rate: 1-58.6 Last 800m: 56.6 Last 400m: 27.4

Placed Horses:

1st

Tytate

2020 4 Br m American Ideal - Caribbean Blue

Matthew White, Clevedon

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

Woodlands Stud (NZ) Ltd

2nd

Confederate

2021 3 B g Bettor's Delight - Hartofdixie

Barry Purdon & Scott Phelan, Clevedon

Mrs K J Purdon, Montana Park Pty Ltd, K V Price, F J Price, Mrs C Nausbaum, N C James, R Cole

F J Price,K V Price

3rd

Mako

2020 4 B g Downbytheseaside - Lincolns Delight

Arna Donnelly, Cambridge

D B Donnelly, Mrs S M Donnelly

Woodlands Stud (NZ) Ltd

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Participants for Race 5: GARRARDS HORSE & HOUND MOBILE TROT
PlacePl	BookBk	Horse	Barrier	Hcap	Stakes	Fav	Time	Margin	Time/ Margin	Driver	Trainer
1	1	Save A Prayer	1	fr	8,250.00	1/2	2-49.4		2-49.4	C J Hackett (J)	Michelle Wallis & Bernie Hackett
2	4	Mum's Angel	4	fr	2,325.00	4/4	2-50.1	3.60	3.60	B P Hackett	Michelle Wallis & Bernie Hackett
		MUM'S ANGEL - broke in the score up and was out of position at the start. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the filly.
3	5	Te Ahi	5	fr	1,425.00	2/1	2-50.5	5.40	5.40	A G Herlihy MNZM	Graeme Rogerson
4	3	Yeah Nah	3	fr	900.00	3/3	2-54.5	25.30	25.30	J P Stormont	Graeme Rogerson
		YEAH NAH - weakened final bend. Driver J Stormont advised that he was disappointed with the gelding's performance and could offer no explanation. Connections advised they will give consideration to sending the horse for a spell. A post-race veterinary examination revealed no abnormalities.
5	2	Mechanica	2	fr	262.50	5/5	2-55.5	30.70	30.70	J H Abernethy	Jay Abernethy
		MECHANICA - lay inwards rounding the first bend striking track markers. Weakened from the 750m. When questioned regarding the performance driver J Abernethy advised the filly had hung at various stages throughout.
Total Stakes:			$13,162.50

Dividends: $2.00. $1.90. $3.30. Quinella $7.20. Trifecta $22.80. First4 $41.20. TAB Double[races-4,5]:(7,1) $22.10. TAB Conc.:(7,4) $21.00.
Margins: 3 1/2 lengths, 1 3/4 lengths, 19 3/4 lengths
Times: Mile Rate: 2-03.9 Last 800m: 58.4 Last 400m: 29.2

Placed Horses:

1st

Save A Prayer

2022 2 B g Pastor Stephen - Girls On Film

Michelle Wallis & Bernie Hackett, Waiuku

B J Howlett, Mrs L E Howlett, J R Howlett

Taffy Limited

2nd

Mum's Angel

2022 2 B f What The Hill - Petite's Legacy

Michelle Wallis & Bernie Hackett, Waiuku

R M Gregory, Mrs C S Gregory

Aldebaran Lodge Pty Ltd

3rd

Te Ahi

2022 2 B g Majestic Son - True Believer

Graeme Rogerson, Hamilton

G A Rogerson, G B Rogerson, M W Butterworth, Mrs M T Butterworth

G A Rogerson,G B Rogerson

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Participants for Race 6: VALE CHRIS GARRARD HANDICAP PACE
PlacePl	BookBk	Horse	Barrier	Hcap	Stakes	Fav	Time	Margin	Time/ Margin	Driver	Trainer
1	4	Jeremiah	3	10m	11,000.00	4/3	2-43.9		2-43.9	B Purdon	Barry Purdon & Scott Phelan
		JEREMIAH - broke at the start losing ground. Authorisation of 1st placing was withheld until Stewards were satisfied the gelding had complied with the Breaking Horses Regulation. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.
2	2	Better Knuckle Up	1	10m	3,100.00	1/1	2-43.9	0.40	0.40	C J Hackett (J)	Barry Purdon & Scott Phelan
		BETTER KNUCKLE UP - broke at the start losing ground. A warning was placed on the barrier record of the gelding.
3	5	Jolimont	1	20m	1,900.00	3/4	2-43.3	1.30	1.30	D J Butcher	Arna Donnelly
4	3	Little Spike	2	10m	1,200.00	2/2	2-44.4	2.80	2.80	A P T Poutama	Arna Donnelly
5	1	Lady Of The Light	1	fr	350.00	5/5	2-46.1	7.00	7.00	M W McKendry MNZM	Jeremy Young
		LADY OF THE LIGHT - broke at the start losing ground.
Total Stakes:			$17,550.00

Dividends: $9.20. $2.40. $1.00. Quinella $4.20. Trifecta $29.90. First4 $56.20.
Margins: neck, 1 length, 1 1/2 lengths
Times: Mile Rate: 1-59.8 Last 800m: 54.5 Last 400m: 27.2

Placed Horses:

1st

Jeremiah

2020 4 Bl g Lazarus - Flyover

Barry Purdon & Scott Phelan, Clevedon

Mrs K J Purdon, R Cole, Montana Park Pty Ltd, R E Johnson, Mrs C Nausbaum, B K Parker, Mrs M McKay, D J Tonks

Midhurst Holdings Limited,M P McDermott

2nd

Better Knuckle Up

2020 4 B g Bettor's Delight - Bare Knuckle

Barry Purdon & Scott Phelan, Clevedon

Mrs J V Stott, P A Stott

H A David,G David

3rd

Jolimont

2019 5 Br g Sweet Lou - Running On Faith

Arna Donnelly, Cambridge

T Heptinstall, Ms N Cruickshank, J A Cruickshank, R C Campbell

Woodlands Stud (NZ) Ltd

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Participants for Race 7: TALON WAX BLOCKS FOR SUPERIOR RODENT CONTROL HCP TROT
PlacePl	BookBk	Horse	Barrier	Hcap	Stakes	Fav	Time	Margin	Time/ Margin	Driver	Trainer
1	5	It Ain't Me Babe	U1	10m	11,000.00	5/3	3-37.5		3-37.5	T A Macfarlane	David & Clare McGowan
		IT AIN'T ME BABE - over-raced middle stages.
2	6	Courmayeur	U2	10m	3,100.00	1/2	3-37.5	0.20	0.20	C J Hackett (J)	Michelle Wallis & Bernie Hackett
3	3	Bolt For The Hill	U1	fr	1,900.00	3/4	3-38.4	0.60	0.60	S R Burley (J)	John Dickie
		BOLT FOR THE HILL - began awkwardly.
4	1	Castana	1	fr	1,200.00	2/1	3-38.5	1.30	1.30	T S Hanara (J)	David & Clare McGowan
5	2	Regal Girl	2	fr	350.00	4/5	3-38.5	1.40	1.40	A G Herlihy MNZM	Tony Herlihy
		REGAL GIRL - underwent a pre-race veterinary examination after having raced at Cambridge the previous evening and was cleared to start. Lay inwards throughout the run home.
Total Stakes:			$17,550.00

Scratchings

Place	Book	Horse	Barrier
SCR	4	Con Grazia Love	1

Dividends: $9.10. $2.20. $1.60. Quinella $10.90. Trifecta $102.50. First4 $169.10. TAB Double[races-6,7]:(4,5) $28.90. TAB Treble[races-5,6,7]:(1,4,5) $179.00. Quaddie[races-4,5,6,7]:(7,1,4,5) $1208.80.
Margins: head, neck, 3/4 length
Times: Mile Rate: 2-09.6 Last 800m: 56.9 Last 400m: 27.0

Placed Horses:

1st

It Ain't Me Babe

2019 5 B m Southwind Frank - Alexandra Leaving

David & Clare McGowan, Pukekohe

D R Lauren, Dr P J Gerard

D R Lauren,Dr P J Gerard,P M Williamson

2nd

Courmayeur

2018 6 Br m Village Mystic - Onestar LB

Michelle Wallis & Bernie Hackett, Waiuku

Yabby Dam Farms Pty Ltd

3rd

Bolt For The Hill

2020 4 B g What The Hill - Little Miss Zigzag

John Dickie, Clevedon

Mrs H M C Burley, Miss S R Burley

Mrs H M C Burley

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Allets - Race 1

And Remember Me - Race 2

Beta Prepare - Race 3

Better Knuckle Up - Race 6

Bolt For The Hill - Race 7

Captain Moonlight - Race 1

Captain Sampson - Race 3

Castana - Race 7

Confederate - Race 4

Con Grazia Love - Race 7

Courmayeur - Race 7

Courtney Rose - Race 1

Dave Duley - Race 4

Debbie Lincoln - Race 3

Double Parked - Race 4

Eyre I Will - Race 2

Im Sandra Dee - Race 1

It Ain't Me Babe - Race 7

Jasinova - Race 2

Jeremiah - Race 6

Jolimont - Race 6

Kenny Hill - Race 2

Kevin Kline - Race 3

Lady Of The Light - Race 6

Le Major - Race 3

Little Spike - Race 6

Mako - Race 4

Mechanica - Race 5

Mick Konstantin - Race 1

Mr Miki - Race 1

Mum's Angel - Race 5

Pantani - Race 2

Pretty In Pink - Race 2

Regal Girl - Race 7

Santapazienza - Race 2

Save A Prayer - Race 5

Skys Legacy - Race 1

Sugar Ray Lincoln - Race 3

Te Ahi - Race 5

Tyson - Race 4

Tytate - Race 4

Waltzing With Miki - Race 4

Words - Race 4

Yeah Nah - Race 5

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Meeting: Metro Heats (METRO HEATS) at Alexandra Park, Auckland

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SWEET LOU TENDER CLOSES 24 OCT NORTHERN METRO HT 1 MOB PACE

$13,688, 3YO & OLDER R39 TO R42 MOBILE, 2200m

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GARRARDS PESTICIDES -NORTHERN METRO TROTTERS HT 1 HCP TROT

$13,425, 3YO & OLDER R42 TO R50 DISCRETIONARY HANDICAP, 2700m

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Placed Horses:

THE BOB WILLIS 40 YEAR CLASSIC MOBILE PACE

$15,215, 3YO & OLDER R53 TO R59, 1609m

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LATHER UP TENDER CLOSES 24 OCT NORTHERN METRO HT 2 MOB PACE

$13,688, 3YO & OLDER R44 TO R50 MOBILE, 2200m

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GARRARDS HORSE & HOUND MOBILE TROT

$13,163, 2YO, 2200m

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VALE CHRIS GARRARD HANDICAP PACE

$17,550, R62 TO R86 DISCRETIONARY, 2200m

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TALON WAX BLOCKS FOR SUPERIOR RODENT CONTROL HCP TROT

$17,550, R54 TO R61 DISCRETIONARY HANDICAP, 2700m

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