Auckland Trotting Club Inc
Friday, 30 January
- Race Number:
- Race 1
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CRYSTAL HACKETT ATC'S 2025 JOINT LEADING JNR DRIVER HCP TROT
$17,000, R54 TO R84 DISCRETIONARY HANDICAP, 2700m
For R54 to R84 trotters. 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.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 761526 | Castana | 1 | Ft | Taitlyn Hanara(J) | Bold Camb bid just went unrewarded then he was stiff as, at Taupo. Major player. |
| 2 |  | 187651 | Pantani | U1 | Ft | Mark Purdon | Back to winning ways, Xmas Eve. Talented type and with full manners will compete |
| 3 |  | 066832 | Courmayeur | U1 | 10 | Crystal Hackett(J) | Two nice runs here late last year netted placings and she's in the minors mix. |
| 4 |  | 441453 | Romeo Foxtrot | 1 | 20 | Harrison Orange(J) | Closed with purpose on Monday and rough hope off adding to his four wins here. |
| 5 |  | 521378 | Manchester In Time | 2 | 20 | Sailesh Abernethy | Well beaten on both days at Haw. Thin record here a concern; looking elsewhere. |
| 6 |  | 021700 | Confessional | 3 | 20 | Todd Mitchell | Comes north to Wallis/Hackett after a very tidy record in Canty. Course winner. |
| 7 |  | 751933 | Lord Popinjay | U1 | 35 | Monika Ranger(J) | Placed with late dash from this handicap over shorter trip, 23 Jan. Must include |
| Best Bets: Castana (1), Pantani (2), Lord Popinjay (7), Courmayeur (3) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Lord Popinjay (2-02.7), Confessional (2-02.9), Romeo Foxtrot (2-03.6) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
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- Race 2
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PURDON & PHELAN RACING ATC'S 2025 LEADING TRAINERS MOB PACE
$15,000, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER MOBILE, 2200m
For 3yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Sex (fillies and mares drawn inside colts, geldings and entires) using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 23X | Chanel Noire | 1 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Two placings in as many attempts in opening campaign last Autumn. Threat from 1. |
| 2 |  | 3X632 | It's Not Kathy | 2 | Ft | Tony Cameron | Building nicely towards maiden success and likely to go forward again. E/W bet. |
| 3 |  | 3 | Sammy Lincoln | 3 | Ft | Harrison Orange(J) | Lost no admirers as fave on debut last week. Closer marble & well in commission. |
| 4 | | 4850X6 | Evernden | 4 | Ft | Logan Hollis | Fair resuming a week ago and will require favours with nice hopes drawn inside. |
| 5 |  | 3X | Imon | 5 | Ft | Mark Purdon | Beaten fave on debut back in Sept. Sure to attract support again despite marble. |
| 6 | | 662 | Just James | 6 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Tried hard to his backers 7 days ago after nice runs to kick off career. Combos. |
| Best Bets: Sammy Lincoln (3), It's Not Kathy (2), Chanel Noire (1), Imon (5) | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Chanel Noire (1): BL-Off, Imon (5): RD-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 3
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DAVID TURNER -WELCOME TO THE GOLD CARD CLUB MOB PACE
$15,000, 3YO & OLDER R35 TO R46 MOBILE, 2200m
For R35 to R46 pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 732209 | Tugawar | 1 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Hit or miss here and would need to more dash and better manners than recently. |
| 2 | | 35X100 | Aunty Rose | 2 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Resumed in winning fashion but off her game since. Offers value from handy alley |
| 3 | | 71 | Hey Miki | 3 | Ft | Tony Cameron | Proved too sharp from the trail to score at Camb, 9 Jan. Consider in track debut |
| 4 |  | 625082 | Waltzing With Miki | 4 | Ft | Benjamin Butcher | Bold Taupo run earlier in week. Mixing his form overall and best version needed. |
| 5 |  | 1 | Little Lily | 5 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Punishing on debut at Camb from widest marble. This harder but must be included. |
| 6 | | 1 | Lincoln Wave | 6 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Dominant performance to claim maiden victory at 1st attempt last week. Go again. |
| 7 | | 114377 | Murtle The Turtle | 7 | Ft | Harrison Orange(J) | Solid in latest Camb attempt and clearly the highest-rated here. Course debut. |
| 8 | | 33P940 | Nelson's Boy | U1 | Ft | Sailesh Abernethy | No doubting his ability to sprint but manners are an issue. For the brave again. |
| Best Bets: Lincoln Wave (6), Little Lily (5), Aunty Rose (2), Hey Miki (3) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Nelson's Boy (1-56.7), Aunty Rose (1-58.8), Waltzing With Miki (1-58.8) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Aunty Rose (2): BL-On, Murtle The Turtle (7): RD-Off, FD-On, BL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 4
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"FROCKS AT THE TROTS" NORTHERN METRO PACERS FINAL MOB PACE
$35,000, 3YO & OLDER R35 TO R49 MOBILE, 2200m
For R35 to R49 pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid. Penalty Free should a horse win both a Heat and the Final. Refer special conditions section for full Metro Series conditions for this series.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | 633204 | Billy The Kid | 1 | Ft | Sailesh Abernethy | Fought well a week ago to complete first4. Always a place hope and draw assists. |
| 2 |  | 745632 | Amazing Captain | 2 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Just denied by #6 last week and has claims tonight despite the tougher line-up. |
| 3 |  | 74P633 | Mr Miki | 3 | Ft | David Butcher | Another nice placing over the sprint 7 days ago here. Tri's/1st4s again tonight. |
| 4 |  | 766096 | Tasi Ahnau | 4 | Ft | Harrison Orange(J) | Run of outs continued last week when contained from rough marble. Risking. |
| 5 |  | 562896 | Fifth And Final | 5 | Ft | Tony Cameron | Worked too hard last week following Camb miss. Fringe first 4 prospect tonight. |
| 6 | | 034621 | Johnny Lincoln | 6 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Thoroughly deserved last week's victory and capable of doubling up. Must include |
| 7 |  | 931362 | Double Parked | 7 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Collared late by #8 last week after spearing to lead. Similar likely here; E/W. |
| 8 |  | 491241 | Princess Of Savoy | 8 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Just denied Double Parked a week ago and despite wider alley looks a major hope. |
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| 9 |  | 732523 | Dave Duley | 9 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Racing well and with any luck from inside the 2nd row can play a part in finish. |
| Best Bets: Johnny Lincoln (6), Double Parked (7), Princess Of Savoy (8), Amazing Captain (2) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Fifth And Final (1-57.3), Double Parked (1-57.4), Mr Miki (1-58.9) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Amazing Captain (2): SL-Off, BL-On, Double Parked (7): BL-On, Tasi Ahnau (4): RD-Off, BL-Off Legend | |||||||
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- Race 5
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CLASSIQUE LANDSCAPERS - NORTHERN METRO TROT FINAL HCP TROT
$35,000, R35 TO R48 DISCRETIONARY HANDICAP, 2200m
For R35 to R48 trotters. Penalty Free should a horse win both a Heat and the Final. Refer special conditions section for full Metro Series conditions for this series.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | | 006464 | Yurok | 1 | Ft | Andre Poutama | No answer once headed last week and looks stretched again. Looking elsewhere. |
| 2 | | 556047 | Helsingor | 2 | Ft | Harrison Orange(J) | Broke from hand spot a week ago following solid Camb attempt. Hard to have. |
| 3 |  | 642823 | Saninarmbro | 3 | Ft | Roydon Downey | Earned another cheque with gritty placing 7 days ago here. In the minors mix. |
| 4 |  | X33122 | Brass Razoo | U1 | Ft | Nicky Chilcott | Gave owners an early Xmas present with maiden win at Camb. Strong since. Quin's. |
| 5 |  | X22641 | Hillbilly | 1 | 10 | Emily Johnson(J) | Justified short quote last week. Will take some beating again despite grade rise |
| 6 | | 634312 | Viscount Mackendon | 2 | 10 | Crystal Hackett(J) | Backed up Camb win with valiant attempt a week ago. In the zone and bright hope. |
| 7 |  | 352234 | Father Barry | U1 | 10 | Josh Dickie | Battled soundly after cutting the breeze last week. Close prior; must be covered |
| 8 |  | 970265 | Voronov | 1 | 20 | Luk Chin | No dash after improving wide well out, 23 Jan. Needing favours in this line-up. |
| 9 |  | 432461 | Miss Bebe | 2 | 20 | David Butcher | Found more to deny #6 last week. Back on 20m tonight and minors look best. |
| 10 | | 167583 | Eyre I Will | U1 | 20 | Sailesh Abernethy | Began well to secure the trail last week and fought well. Similar required here. |
| Best Bets: Hillbilly (5), Viscount Mackendon (6), Brass Razoo (4), Saninarmbro (3) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Voronov (2-01.2), Eyre I Will (2-01.8), Yurok (2-03.3) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Voronov (8): RD-Off, Yurok (1): BL-Off Legend | |||||||
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- Race 6
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ZACHARY BUTCHER ATC'S 2025 LEADING DRIVER MOBILE PACE
$17,000, R48 TO R67, 2200m
For R48 to R67 pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | 361311 | Shezabettorgirl | 1 | Ft | Kate Coppins(J) | Dominant on the Hawera circuit and lands the ace in higher rating field. Combos. |
| 2 |  | 632241 | Words | 2 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Too tough over the mile here, 19 Jan. Likely leader & won't shirk her work late. |
| 3 | | 133196 | Tyson | 3 | Ft | ||
| 4 | | 713962 | Blazing Louie | 4 | Ft | Nicky Chilcott | 2nd from a friendly trip last week. 4-time winner here and in the minors mix. |
| 5 | | 111154 | Spiritual Bliss | 5 | Ft | Harrison Orange(J) | Unlucky at Camb when winning streak ended and worked hard, 23 Jan. Clear danger. |
| 6 |  | 437143 | Final Change | 6 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Chased American Me and Double Time hard earning Hawera minors. Tris/first 4s. |
| 7 | | 780143 | Double Time | 7 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Stout attempts on grass circuit. Include in multiples for his course debut here. |
| Best Bets: Spiritual Bliss (5), Words (2), Final Change (6) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Blazing Louie (1-56.6), Words (1-56.9), Final Change (1-57.8) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Spiritual Bliss (5): BL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 7
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HARRISON ORANGE ATC'S 2025 JOINT LEADING JNR DRIVER HCP TROT
$15,000, R35 TO R46 DISCRETIONARY HANDICAP, 2200m
For R35 to R46 trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | | 1588X3 | Barsukov | 1 | Ft | Luk Chin | Resumed nicely to snare 3rd earlier in week. With manners he can figure again. |
| 2 |  | 546544 | Kiss My Pixel | 2 | Ft | Geoff Martin | Solid without threatening in recent attempts. Requiring more zip to compete here |
| 3 |  | 475777 | Skee Princess | 3 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Off the pace at Hawera extending run of outs. Hard to make a case for in this. |
| 4 |  | 183647 | Wynberg Janie | U1 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Lost her gait on multiple occasions on Monday. Capable of placing with A-game. |
| 5 | | 137X56 | Royal Secret | U2 | Ft | David McGowan | Night ended early last week after sound resumption. Danger if he can step away. |
| 6 | | 6D1551 | Emily Bay | 1 | 20 | Andre Poutama | Gave nothing else a chance at Camb, 4 Jan. Consistent mare who can double up. |
| 7 |  | 445046 | Santapazienza | U1 | 20 | Roydon Downey | Unable to hold a nice spot last week over this trip. Quick improvement required. |
| 8 |  | 121300 | Crazy | U2 | 20 | Tim Hall | Unable to keep his form-line going on the Hawera grass. Fingers crossed at start |
| Best Bets: Royal Secret (5), Emily Bay (6), Barsukov (1), Wynberg Janie (4) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Barsukov (2-03.3), Emily Bay (2-04.7), Santapazienza (2-05.8) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Barsukov (1): RD-Off, Crazy (8): BL-On, Skee Princess (3): BL-On Legend | |||||||
Runner Index
Amazing Captain - Race 4
Aunty Rose - Race 3
Barsukov - Race 7
Billy The Kid - Race 4
Blazing Louie - Race 6
Brass Razoo - Race 5
Castana - Race 1
Chanel Noire - Race 2
Confessional - Race 1
Courmayeur - Race 1
Crazy - Race 7
Dave Duley - Race 4
Double Parked - Race 4
Double Time - Race 6
Emily Bay - Race 7
Evernden - Race 2
Eyre I Will - Race 5
Father Barry - Race 5
Fifth And Final - Race 4
Final Change - Race 6
Helsingor - Race 5
Hey Miki - Race 3
Hillbilly - Race 5
Imon - Race 2
It's Not Kathy - Race 2
Johnny Lincoln - Race 4
Just James - Race 2
Kiss My Pixel - Race 7
Lincoln Wave - Race 3
Little Lily - Race 3
Lord Popinjay - Race 1
Manchester In Time - Race 1
Miss Bebe - Race 5
Mr Miki - Race 4
Murtle The Turtle - Race 3
Nelson's Boy - Race 3
Pantani - Race 1
Princess Of Savoy - Race 4
Romeo Foxtrot - Race 1
Royal Secret - Race 7
Sammy Lincoln - Race 2
Saninarmbro - Race 5
Santapazienza - Race 7
Shezabettorgirl - Race 6
Skee Princess - Race 7
Spiritual Bliss - Race 6
Tasi Ahnau - Race 4
Tugawar - Race 3
Tyson - Race 6
Viscount Mackendon - Race 5
Voronov - Race 5
Waltzing With Miki - Race 3
Words - Race 6
Wynberg Janie - Race 7
Yurok - Race 5