Auckland Trotting Club Inc
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- Race 1
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CLASSIQUE LANDSCAPERS NORTHERN METRO TROTTERS HT 1 HCP TROT
$15,000, R44 TO R49 DISCRETIONARY HANDICAP, 2200m
For R44 to R49 trotters. Refer Series Conditions. Heats and Finals limited to 12 starters. First three placed runners from the heats run on 13th & 20th February are automatic qualifiers for the final run on 27th February should they be nominated. Should a horse win both a Heat and the Final, the Final will be plenty free. Maximum back marks for heats and the final 20m.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 026557 | Voronov | 1 | Ft | Luk Chin | Overall form just fair but didn't get all favours last week and rough place hope | |
| 2 | 634833 | Jasinova | 2 | Ft | Emily Johnson(J) | Nice pair of 3rd's in recent attempts so consider for combination tickets again. | |
| 3 | 217813 | Conrad H | 3 | Ft | Brooke Wilkins(J) | Backed up Taupo win with a bold placing 7 days ago. Another in the minor mix. | |
| 4 | 597962 | Higher Power | 1 | 10 | Zachary Butcher | Just missed last week but at least got around in one piece. He's a major player. | |
| 5 | 720525 | Westar Milly | 2 | 10 | Tony Herlihy | Battled closer from the rear a week ago here. Her A-game would push most rivals. | |
| 6 | 8819P6 | Almighty | 3 | 10 | Benjamin Butcher | Solid last week after getting it wrong at Blen. Can improve; 1st4 fringes here. | |
| 7 | 324619 | Miss Bebe | 4 | 10 | David Butcher | Didn't begin on terms, 30 Jan after fighting win a week earlier. Best required. | |
| 8 | 522341 | Father Barry | U1 | 10 | Josh Dickie | Broke through when last here after building nicely. Clear threat to the fave. | |
| 9 | 504629 | Santapazienza | U2 | 10 | Roydon Downey | Mixed form in recent attempts here and looks held by a few of these tonight | |
| Best Bets: Higher Power (4), Father Barry (8), Westar Milly (5), Jasinova (2) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Voronov (2-01.2), Father Barry (2-03.3), Jasinova (2-03.4) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Conrad H (3): RD-Off, Voronov (1): NW-On Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Almighty to Zachary Butcher at Pukekohe | |||||||
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- Race 2
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DUNSTAN SPEEDFEED - NORTHERN METRO PACERS HT 1 - MOB PACE
$15,000, 3YO & OLDER R37 TO R49 MOBILE, 2200m
For R37 to R49 3yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid. Refer Series Conditions. Heats and Finals limited to 12 starters. First three placed runners from the heats run on13th & 20th February are automatic qualifiers for the final run on 27th February should they be nominated. Those automatic qualifiers for the Final are not eligible for any other race on the night of the Final, 27 February 2026. Should a horse win both a Heat and the Final, the Final will be plenty free. Please Note: The preferential barrier draws on 13 Feb will be based on Rating/Winning Stakes. The preferential barrier draws on 20 Feb will be based on Winning Stakes.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 4P6332 | Mr Miki | 1 | Ft | David Butcher | Strong placings behind Johnny Lincoln to end Jan. Should dispute finish from ace | |
| 2 | 7087X7 | Hilarious Love | 2 | Ft | |||
| 3 | 662510 | Clouding Over | 3 | Ft | Jim Cole | Had her chance over sprint last week after being rewarded, 9 Jan. First 4 fringe | |
| 4 | 13 | Little Lily | 4 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Strong debut performance at Camb then tried hard last week. In the conversation. | |
| 5 | 508244 | Waltzing With Miki | 5 | Ft | Benjamin Butcher | Never too far from the action and grabs another middling draw tonight. Combos. | |
| 6 | 124724 | Princess Gracy | 6 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Closed well after being eased off wide alley, 23 Jan. Classy mare & hard to beat | |
| 7 | 513311 | The Night Agent | 7 | Ft | Harrison Orange(J) | Convincing on both days at Hawera and form good here. Will carry strong support. | |
| 8 | 1X2552 | Allamericanplayer | 8 | Ft | |||
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| 9 | 119 | Lincoln Wave | 9 | Ft | |||
| Best Bets: Princess Gracy (6), The Night Agent (7) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Princess Gracy (1-57.0), Clouding Over (1-58.5), Waltzing With Miki (1-58.8) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
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- Race 3
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DUNSTAN SPEEDFEED - NORTHERN METRO TROTTERS HT 2 HCP TROT
$15,000, R35 TO R42 DISCRETIONARY HANDICAP, 2200m
For R35 to R42 trotters. Refer Series Conditions. Heats and Finals limited to 12 starters. First three placed runners from the heats run on 13th & 20th February are automatic qualifiers for the final run on 27th February should they be nominated. Should a horse win both a Heat and the Final, the Final will be plenty free. Maximum back marks for heats and the final 20m.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 282372 | Saninarmbro | 1 | Ft | Roydon Downey | Run down in similar field last week. Gets another chance from the front tonight. | |
| 2 | 545324 | Happy Hill | 2 | Ft | Bernie Hackett | Model of consistency without breaking through. Consider again for tris/first 4s | |
| 3 | 560470 | Helsingor | 3 | Ft | Emily Johnson(J) | Struggling a lone way out last week and hard to make a case for on current form. | |
| 4 | 199275 | Brienne | 4 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Battled away without making headway 7 days ago. Best required to threaten here. | |
| 5 | 064648 | Yurok | 5 | Ft | Sailesh Abernethy | Hasn't placed in some time and looks to be making up the numbers again tonight. | |
| 6 | 577776 | Skee Princess | 6 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Has failed to threatening of late and would require plenty of help to place here | |
| 7 | 1X7300 | Majestic Cracker | U1 | Ft | Todd Mitchell | No manners since his encouraging 3rd back in early Dec. Allow another chance. | |
| 8 | 331223 | Brass Razoo | U2 | Ft | Nicky Chilcott | Whacked away for a placing last week adding to strong form-line. This easier: EW | |
| 9 | 88X361 | Barsukov | 1 | 10 | Luk Chin | Took full advantage of the trail to score 3rd up last week. Place best off 10m. | |
| 10 | 155144 | Emily Bay | 2 | 10 | Harrison Orange(J) | Racing well and nice brace of 4th's here over past fortnight. Needed for combos. | |
| Best Bets: Brass Razoo (8), Majestic Cracker (7), Emily Bay (10), Barsukov (9) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Yurok (2-03.3), Barsukov (2-03.3), Saninarmbro (2-04.6) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
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- Race 4
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WOODLANDS STUD 2026 YEARLING DRAFT HANDICAP PACE
$17,000, R51 & FASTER DISCRETIONARY, 2200m
For R51 & faster pacers. Please Note: This race has a maximum back mark of 30m.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | X24423 | Iron Brigade | 1 | Ft | |||
| 2 | 371432 | Final Change | 2 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Bold minors since his win here, NYE. Can make his presence felt from front tape. | |
| 3 | 139623 | Blazing Louie | U1 | Ft | Nicky Chilcott | Last two outings here have netted cheques and he's a clear contender once again. | |
| 4 | 331344 | Kings Watch | U2 | Ft | Todd Mitchell | Hasn't been further back than 4th in last 7 attempts but thin record at venue. | |
| 5 | 267771 | Village Rebel | U1 | 10 | Sailesh Abernethy | Justified favourtism with tough win from the front at Camb. Seeking 2nd win here | |
| 6 | 104013 | Sooner The Bettor | 1 | 30 | Harrison Orange(J) | Class act of the field but off a stiff mark as a result. Still the one to beat. | |
| Best Bets: Sooner The Bettor (6), Final Change (2), Village Rebel (5) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Sooner The Bettor (1-58.9), Village Rebel (1-59.5) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Blazing Louie (3): FD-Off, RD-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 5
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FROCKS AT THE TROTS 27 FEB - SOUTH OF THE BOMBAYS MOB PACE
$15,000, 3YO & OLDER R42 TO R45 MOBILE, 2200m
For R42 to R45 3yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid. Horses who have had a minimum of three (3) starts at a North Island track (excluding Alexandra Park) since 1 October 2025 and up to 5 February 2026 inclusive.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 027692 | Midfrew Lucre | 1 | Ft | Jay Abernethy | Used his gate speed to go very close at Camb last week. Place hope from the ace | |
| 2 | 923651 | Skys Legacy | 2 | Ft | David Butcher | Finally grabbed his 2nd win 9 months after his maiden. Place hope up in grade. | |
| 3 | 459525 | Messenger Buoy | 3 | Ft | Nicky Chilcott | Fought well in decent field, 23 Jan. Should remain prominent & can boost exotics | |
| 4 | 575555 | Bettor Reaction | 4 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Racing better than a quick glance at form-line indicates. Closer draw; roughie. | |
| 5 | 6X1714 | Muchacho | 5 | Ft | Harrison Orange(J) | Stuck well from a wide trip at Taupo following sharp Camb victory. In the mix. | |
| 6 | 542211 | Lincoln Lover | 6 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Seeking hat-trick here after dual wins away from Alex Park. In the zone; cover. | |
| 7 | 437754 | Murtle The Turtle | 7 | Ft | Brooke Wilkins(J) | Found line when clear last week and similar required from same marble. 1st 4s. | |
| 8 | 435601 | Rushkinoff | 8 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Tenacious a week ago over sprint. Has the ability to be prominent again tonight. | |
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| 9 | 786733 | Barbarossa | 9 | Ft | Benjamin Butcher | Usual gutsy effort in recent starts elsewhere. Draw may not suit; minors best. | |
| Best Bets: Muchacho (5), Lincoln Lover (6), Bettor Reaction (4), Rushkinoff (8) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Midfrew Lucre (1-57.4), Muchacho (1-57.9), Bettor Reaction (1-58.1) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Rushkinoff (8): BL-Off, SL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 6
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NZB STANDARDBED 2026 NATIONAL YEARLING SALE MOBILE TROT
$17,000, R51 & FASTER, 1700m
For R51 & faster trotters. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 213008 | Crazy | 1 | Ft | Tim Hall | Back to a mobile tonight after run of misses but looks stretched against line-up | |
| 2 | 876516 | Pantani | 2 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Rallied strongly at Camb, Xmas Eve then broke from handy spot here. Clear danger | |
| 3 | 615263 | Castana | 3 | Ft | Taitlyn Hanara(J) | No luck of late but sure to give his all against some tidy types. Minors include | |
| 4 | 668322 | Courmayeur | 4 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Trotting more consistently of late and certainly has the speed to push hard here | |
| 5 | 310395 | Faith In Manchester | 5 | Ft | Todd Mitchell | Not suited by mile when last here and others looks better options over this trip | |
| 6 | 540821 | Halberg | 6 | Ft | |||
| 7 | 481379 | American Muscle | 7 | Ft | Tony Cameron | Has form over the short trip but would need to show improvement on recent form. | |
| 8 | 519335 | Lord Popinjay | 8 | Ft | Monika Ranger(J) | Twice-placed over this trip but best performances have been from a stand. 1st 4s | |
| Best Bets: Courmayeur (4), Pantani (2), Castana (3) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Faith In Manchester (1-56.8), American Muscle (1-58.3), Castana (2-00.8) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
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- Race 7
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ATC SUPPORTS TEAM TEAL - SOUTH OF THE BOMBAYS MOB PACE
$15,000, 3YO & OLDER R35 TO R41 MOBILE, 2200m
For R35 to R41 3yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid. Horses who have had a minimum of three (3) starts at a North Island track (excluding Alexandra Park) since 1 October 2025 and up to 5 February 2026 inclusive.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 547744 | I Can Too | 1 | Ft | Benjamin Butcher | Stuck on at Taupo after tough trip but just fair since. Drawn to be competitive. | |
| 2 | 332048 | Billy The Kid | 2 | Ft | Sailesh Abernethy | Failed to fire in stronger field, 30 Jan. Close alley will assist; place chance. | |
| 3 | 220986 | Tugawar | 3 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Fair to middling of late. Hit and miss here but tough type and not the worst. | |
| 4 | 957417 | The Night Fox | 4 | Ft | Harrison Orange(J) | Wilted at Camb following tough trip. Sharp Haw win prior and threat with best. | |
| 5 | 712545 | Lincoln Maree | 5 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Tidy in recent attempts and many will expect her to earn first Alex Park cheque. | |
| 6 | 660969 | Tasi Ahnau | 6 | Ft | Emily Johnson(J) | Off the pace this campaign and likely to struggle again from a wide marble. | |
| 7 | 628963 | Fifth And Final | 7 | Ft | Tony Cameron | Closed hard a fortnight ago here and very capable of overcoming his wide alley. | |
| 8 | 324346 | Caulfield | 8 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Never shirks a tough shift and he's likely to need that again here. Tris/1st 4s. | |
| 9 | 410706 | Enzo | U1 | Ft | David Butcher | Has ability but manners continue to hinder. Faces a stern assignment off unruly. | |
| Best Bets: Fifth And Final (7), Lincoln Maree (5), Caulfield (8), I Can Too (1) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Fifth And Final (1-57.3), Tugawar (1-58.9), Billy The Kid (2-00.4) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Enzo (9): SL-Off Legend | |||||||
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- Race 8
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BRECKON BRED ELITE PERFORMERS AT KARAKA MOB PACE
$15,000, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER MOBILE, 2200m
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 427762 | Abman | 1 | Ft | Benjamin Butcher | Worked hard but stuck on at Camb last week. Gets another chance courtesy of ace. | |
| 2 | 3X6322 | It's Not Kathy | 2 | Ft | Tony Cameron | Just denied 2 weeks ago after going close, NYE. Hard to hold out from beaut draw | |
| 3 | 3X3 | Imon | 3 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Stable chance since being placed twice for Mark Purdon. Sure to be in the fight. | |
| 4 | 0X006X | Lincoln Linda | 4 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Off the scene since Sept but has had support over starts; market watch required. | |
| 5 | 4464X7 | Matariki | 5 | Ft | |||
| 6 | 865 | Magenta | 6 | Ft | Holly Moralde Sands(J) | Solid again last week after being beaten fave at Camb, 24 Dec. Throw into combos | |
| 7 | 6624 | Just James | 7 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Knocked over when last here after bold 2nd. Draw no help but can figure strongly | |
| 8 | 5X797X | Rivergirl Bella | 8 | Ft | Harrison Orange(J) | Unable to show her best in limited career to date. Taking notes from wide alley. | |
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| 9 | 0 | Jazzie | 9 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Never a hope on debut at Camb but may get a cushy trip here. Combos booster. | |
| Best Bets: It's Not Kathy (2), Imon (3), Just James (7), Abman (1) | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Imon (3): BL-Off, SL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 9
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PASCOES THE JEWELLERS '"FOR YOUR SPECIAL GIFTS" TROT
$15,000, NON-WINNERS, 2200m
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 69 | B D Castleton | 1 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Fair debut on New Years Eve. Some chance in this line-up with a clean getaway. | |
| 2 | 7 | Miss Lather | 2 | Ft | |||
| 3 | 728 | Fabiana | 3 | Ft | Taitlyn Hanara(J) | Untimely break with support, NYE. Recent trial winner and obvious hope tonight. | |
| 4 | 7562X2 | Aldebaran What | U1 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Bold resumption at Taupo and in start 10 looks a live hope to break maidens. | |
| 5 | 503966 | Joe Kennedy | U2 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Broke after a tough trip last week. Clearly capable of taking this with A-game. | |
| 6 | 7 | Bella Muchacha | U3 | Ft | David McGowan | Let down plenty of supporters with her Taupo getaway. Allow another chance here. | |
| Best Bets: Fabiana (3), Aldebaran What (4), Joe Kennedy (5), Bella Muchacha (6) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Fabiana - 1st of 2, Auckland, 03/02/26, 2500m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-27.8, 800m: 62.2, 400m: 29.5, Margins: 8 len. | |||||||