Auckland Trotting Club Inc
Friday, 20 February
- Race Number:
- Race 1
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THE ALEX BAR & EATERY METRO TROTTERS HEAT 3 HANDICAP TROT
$14,213, R42 TO R49 DISCRETIONARY, 2200m
For R42 to R49 trotters. Refer Series Conditions. 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 |  | 34833P | Jasinova | 1 | Ft | Luk Chin | Broke after leading out last week. Solid pair of 3rd's prior; minors with best. |
| 2 |  | 226416 | Hillbilly | 2 | Ft | Emily Johnson(J) | Let punters down with late gallop when last here and can make amends tonight. |
| 3 | | 265574 | Voronov | 3 | Ft | Kate Coppins(J) | OK without threatening a week ago. Fringe first 4 prospect again off front tape. |
| 4 |  | 864X81 | Caviar Noire | 4 | Ft | Monika Ranger(J) | Gritty effort to claim 4 Feb Camb outing in 2nd run back. Must have full respect |
| 5 | | 166X92 | Kumanovo | U1 | Ft | James Stormont | Boosted exotics with bold 2nd at Camb after breaking on resumption. Multis cover |
| 6 |  | 819P62 | Almighty | 1 | 10 | Benjamin Butcher | Never shirked after facing the breeze for a lap last week. Looks a major player. |
| 7 |  | 06775X | Fearless | 2 | 10 | Sheryl Wigg | Back on a new campaign. Has shown ability at times but needing A-game tonight. |
| 8 |  | 046297 | Santapazienza | 3 | 10 | Roydon Downey | Broke at the turn 7 days ago here. Mixing his form and hard to see winning this. |
| 9 |  | 758348 | Eyre I Will | U1 | 10 | Raced too keenly here, 6 Feb but prior runs had merit so consider for exotics. | |
| 10 |  | 336821 | Very Majestic | U2 | 10 | Peter Ferguson | Too strong after working hard at Camb. Will be favoured to kick on and double up |
| Best Bets: Very Majestic (10), Almighty (6), Hillbilly (2), Caviar Noire (4) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Voronov (2-01.2), Eyre I Will (2-01.8), Very Majestic (2-02.3) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Fearless (7): BL-Off, Jasinova (1): NW-On, Voronov (3): NW-Off Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Almighty to Zachary Butcher at Pukekohe | |||||||
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- Race 2
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IRT. YOUR HORSE. OUR PASSION MOBILE PACE
$16,108, R53 & FASTER, 1609m
For R53 & faster pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid. 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 |  | 245254 | The Jolly Roger | 1 | Ft | ||
| 2 |  | 443162 | Louezyana | 2 | Ft | Benjamin Butcher | Stuck to task gamely over 1700m a fortnight ago. Another minors hope from marble |
| 3 |  | 517X58 | Leo Lincoln | 3 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Less than 3L from winner back on NYE. Thin record over mile; fringe first 4 hope |
| 4 |  | X24423 | Iron Brigade | 4 | Ft | Tim Williams | Has done nothing wrong in 4 starts this campaign. Races handy; nice sprint stats |
| 5 | | 557988 | Lady Of The Light | 5 | Ft | Monika Ranger(J) | Couldn't find her best prior over last period of 2025. 6 sprint wins; blow-out. |
| 6 |  | 324534 | Better Knuckle Up | 6 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Game behind smart types prior to New Year. Sure to push hard for success tonight |
| 7 |  | 21338X | Rubira | 7 | Ft | Mark Purdon | Looking to remain unbeaten after a spell and on this track. Looks half the quin. |
| 8 | | 040131 | Sooner The Bettor | 8 | Ft | Harrison Orange(J) | Overcame back-mark to dominate here last week. Can maintain smart record here. |
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| 9 | | 111541 | Spiritual Bliss | 9 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Returned to the winner's circle with 30 Jan win here. Look for her late with gap |
| 10 | | 327585 | Hooray Henry | 10 | Ft | Todd Mitchell | Has placed half his sprint attempts and lovely record here. Include in exotics. |
| Best Bets: Rubira (7), Sooner The Bettor (8), Better Knuckle Up (6), Spiritual Bliss (9) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Better Knuckle Up (1-53.3), Rubira (1-53.5), Sooner The Bettor (1-53.5) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
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- Race 3
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HARNESS RACING AT RUAKAKA MON 6 APRIL MOBILE PACE
$13,688, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER, 2200m
For 3yo-&-older pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | 5X82 | Iron Mike Tyson | 1 | Ft | Matthew White | Broke on the pegs from this alley, 23 Jan but bold since. Looks a strong chance. |
| 2 | | X797X5 | Rivergirl Bella | 2 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Useful enough resumption a week ago and should improve further. Tris/1st 4s. |
| 3 |  | 8653 | Magenta | 3 | Ft | Holly Moralde Sands(J) | Caught the eye last week after being a long way off them. Obvious player tonight |
| 4 | | Dream Light | 4 | Ft | Mark Purdon | Debutant from N Purdon barn who was 2nd in 10 Feb w'out. Sure to have friends. | |
| 5 | | 3D | Sammy Lincoln | 5 | Ft | Harrison Orange(J) | Strong 3rd first-up as fave, 23 Jan. Galloped when last here but don't dismiss. |
| 6 |  | 553853 | Merle Mary | 6 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Nice placing 2 weeks ago here Meets some handy types tonight and draw a concern. |
| 7 |  | 2X | Lulana | 7 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Spelled after starting career promisingly at Camb last Sept. Minors hope from 7. |
| Best Bets: Magenta (3), Iron Mike Tyson (1), Lulana (7), Rivergirl Bella (2) | |||||||
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- Race 4
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FROCKS AT THE TROTS 27 FEB METRO PACERS HEAT 2 MOBILE PACE
$13,688, 3YO & OLDER R44 TO R49, 2200m
For R44 to R49 pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Winning Stakes using the track grid. Refer Series Conditions. 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 |  | 591462 | Shake A Leg | 1 | Ft | ||
| 2 |  | 276441 | Savarna | 2 | Ft | Rhys Fensom | Showed plenty of lick to score at odds on the Taupo grass. Minors best in this. |
| 3 | | 346211 | Johnny Lincoln | 3 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Seeking hat-trick tonight after two game victories here. Threat to likely fave. |
| 4 | | 114305 | Heaven High | 4 | Ft | Monika Ranger(J) | Battled from a good trip at Camb after messing up Taupo start. Solid record here |
| 5 |  | 224143 | Words | 5 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Tried hard from pegs a fortnight ago. She will look to dominate from the front. |
| 6 | | 356318 | Claude | 6 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Found the rise in grade too stiff, 9 Jan after winning 5 days earlier. First 4s |
| 7 |  | 731103 | Proviseur | 7 | Ft | Emily Johnson(J) | Stout effort at Camb, 4 Feb. He can add value to exotics tonight despite marble. |
| 8 | | X2552X | Allamericanplayer | 8 | Ft | Tim Williams | Just denied in Sires' Stakes Final. W'out winner & goes well fresh. Hard to bowl |
| Best Bets: Allamericanplayer (8), Johnny Lincoln (3), Words (5) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Words (1-56.9), Claude (1-57.0), Heaven High (1-57.3) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Allamericanplayer (8): BL-Off Legend | |||||||
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- Race 5
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ATC SUPPORTS TEAM TEAL METRO PACERS HEAT 3 MOBILE PACE
$13,688, 3YO & OLDER R36 TO R43, 2200m
For R36 to R43 pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Winning Stakes using the track grid. Refer Series Conditions. 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 | | 456325 | Amazing Captain | 1 | Ft | Tim Williams | Performing well and grabs the inside alley tonight. Cover on your combo tickets. |
| 2 |  | 67X21X | Time For Change | 2 | Ft | ||
| 3 | | 1X | Nazare | 3 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Took advantage of a cushy trip to score on debut back in Nov. Include from draw. |
| 4 | | 942477 | Queen Lizzy | 4 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Mixed form last campaign and looks up against it in her 5th start at this venue. |
| 5 |  | 625105 | Clouding Over | 5 | Ft | Jim Cole | Just battled over this trip a week ago and hard to see her featuring tonight. |
| 6 |  | X17149 | Muchacho | 6 | Ft | Harrison Orange(J) | Never happy last week in course debut. Any improvement makes him a player. |
| 7 |  | 289637 | Fifth And Final | 7 | Ft | Tony Cameron | Unable to justify favourtism last week but showed enough previous to need here. |
| 8 | | 59305X | Alecto | 8 | Ft | Mark Purdon | Last raced Cup Week but a quality filly who won a w'out, 10 Feb. Hard to contain |
| Best Bets: Alecto (8), Nazare (3), Amazing Captain (1) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Fifth And Final (1-57.3), Muchacho (1-57.9), Clouding Over (1-58.5) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Queen Lizzy - 2nd of 9, N Cnty TOA, 11/02/26, 2000m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-28.8, 800m: 57.5, 400m: 28.4, Margins: 1 1/4len, 1 1/2len, nose. | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Queen Lizzy to Jeremy Young at Pukekohe | |||||||
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- Race 6
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BORDER FENCING SERVICES METRO TROTTERS HEAT 4 HCP TROT
$14,738, R35 TO R41 DISCRETIONARY HANDICAP, 2200m
For R35 to R41 trotters. Refer Series Conditions. 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 |  | 823724 | Saninarmbro | 1 | Ft | Roydon Downey | Form-line tidy and on speed could provide some headaches for the back-markers. |
| 2 |  | 090P8X | Son Of The Cleaner | 2 | Ft | Michelle Wallis | Has moved to Wallis/Hackett stable after winning 3 in the South. Market watch. |
| 3 |  | 436105 | I'll Call You | 3 | Ft | Ollie Gregory(J) | Mannes lacking since winning maiden here back in Dec. 2 w'outs; rough prospect. |
| 4 | | 453249 | Happy Hill | 4 | Ft | Jacob Dunn(J) | Blotted a consistent form-line breaking last week. Allow another chance tonight. |
| 5 | | 37X563 | Royal Secret | U1 | Ft | David McGowan | Sound run, 30 Jan but would need to show full manners to be successful in this. |
| 6 |  | X73003 | Majestic Cracker | U2 | Ft | Todd Mitchell | Back in the money a week ago and a similar effort would push hard for honours. |
| 7 | | 3009X1 | Final Approach | 1 | 10 | Crystal Hackett(J) | Resumed in gritty style to win, 6 Feb defeating Higher Power. Double-up on cards |
| 8 | | 8X3615 | Barsukov | 2 | 10 | Luk Chin | Tidy after a slow beginning last week following win 7 days earlier. Combos cover |
| 9 |  | 938485 | Rubble On The Double | U1 | 10 | Dylan Ferguson | Racing soundly but contained in recent Camb attempts. Needing more to take this. |
| 10 | | 7X6108 | Paradise Ali | U2 | 10 | Bernie Hackett | Impressive on day 1, Hawera but got things wrong both times after. Take on trust |
| 11 |  | 18X067 | Two Francs | U3 | 10 | Lyn Neal | Looked unlucky 2 weeks ago here following sound Camb run. Can spice up combos. |
| Best Bets: Final Approach (7), Majestic Cracker (6), Happy Hill (4), Saninarmbro (1) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Barsukov (2-03.3), Saninarmbro (2-04.6), Majestic Cracker (2-05.2) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Paradise Ali (10): HH-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 7
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BRECKON FARMS YOUNG GUNS 2YO C & G HEAT 2 MOBILE PACE
$14,918, 2YO COLTS & GELDINGS, 1700m
For 2-year-old pacing colts & geldings. Refer Full Series Conditions on HRNZ website. Heat 3 March 6th. Final $100,000 Group 1 March 20th, 2026. Note: Heats 1 & 2 Random Draws. Heat 3 Sequential PBD based on Winning Stakes from the Heats. The Final will have a Random Draw.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | | 3 | Arisus | 1 | Ft | ||
| 2 |  | The Jackal | 2 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Midfield in trial here, 10 Feb. Draw a bonus and would pay to watch market moves | |
| 3 | | 1 | Coal Fire | 3 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Impressive from the front to score on debut, 23 Jan. Big chance to repeat dose. |
| 4 |  | Layton David | 4 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Victorious in Nth Canty trial before coming North. Will carry support on that. | |
| 5 |  | 2 | Southend On Sea | 5 | Ft | Tim Williams | Best of Coal Fire's rivals debuting here and should give another strong account. |
| 6 | | Delaney | 6 | Ft | Mark Purdon | Draw no help for tonight's debut but has had two nice preps & must be respected. | |
| Best Bets: Coal Fire (3), Southend On Sea (5), Delaney (6) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Coal Fire (2-01.7) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Delaney - 1st of 2, Auckland, 03/02/26, 1609m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-03.4, 800m: 61.1, 400m: 28.8, Margins: 1 len. | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Layton David to Jeremy Young at Pukekohe | |||||||
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- Race 8
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GALLAGHER INSURANCE YOUNG GUNS 2YO F HEAT 2 MOBILE PACE
$17,000, 2YO FILLIES, 1700m
For 2-year-old pacing fillies. Refer Full Series Conditions on HRNZ website. Heat 3 March 6th. Final $100,000 Group 1 March 20th, 2026. Note: Heats 1 & 2 Random Draws. Heat 3 Sequential PBD based on Winning Stakes from the Heats. The Final will have a Random Draw.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | | 2 | Lady Di | 1 | Ft | Mark Purdon | Courageous in defeat first-up, 6 Feb. From the ace tonight can go one better. |
| 2 |  | Eternal Perfection | 2 | Ft | Matthew White | Took care of rivals in 10 Feb trial, home in 59.6. Major player from close alley | |
| 3 | | 5 | Princess Kreka | 3 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Plugged after getting the trail on debut here. Outside place prospect on that. |
| 4 | | Queen Of Troy | 4 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | 2nd's in both recent w'out and trial. Can threaten with the right trip tonight. | |
| 5 | | 3 | Ann Penny | 5 | Ft | Harrison Orange(J) | Run down into 3rd first-up a fortnight ago. Wider alley but should figure again. |
| 6 |  | An Ideal Legacy | 6 | Ft | Logan Hollis | Debuts here after being run down in 3 Feb trial. First 4s from widest alley here | |
| Best Bets: Lady Di (1), Eternal Perfection (2), Ann Penny (5), Queen Of Troy (4) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Eternal Perfection - 1st of 5, Auckland, 10/02/26, 1609m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-06.0, 800m: 59.6, 400m: 28.3, Margins: head, 1 1/2len, 2 len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Lady Di (1): RD-Off Legend | |||||||
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- Race 9
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QUIZ NIGHT EVERY WED IN THE ALEX JUNIOR DRIVERS MOBILE PACE
$15,000, 4YO & OLDER R37 TO R45 JUN.DRV, 2200m
For R37 to R45 4yo-&-older pacers. This race is for Junior Drivers only and has a Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid. Rating Penalty Free Race.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | P63324 | Mr Miki | 1 | Ft | Emily Johnson(J) | Sound again but didn't threaten last week in tougher field. Combos again from 1. |
| 2 | | 252367 | Dave Duley | 2 | Ft | Jacob Dunn(J) | Has been unlucky in last couple since a pair of minor placings. Clear contender. |
| 3 |  | 23X13 | Chanel Noire | 3 | Ft | Harrison Orange(J) | Backed up her resumption win with close-up 3rd, 6 Feb. Drawn to go very close. |
| 4 | | 243462 | Caulfield | 4 | Ft | Brooke Wilkins(J) | Gallant bid just came up short last week in lesser rating field. Tris & first 4s |
| 5 | | 472472 | Social Distancing | 5 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Strong last week and in smaller field tonight should add another cheque at venue |
| 6 | | 623523 | Ragnar Lothbrok | 6 | Ft | Kate Coppins(J) | Last tasted success last July but ultra-consistent & can't be left out of combos |
| Best Bets: Chanel Noire (3), Dave Duley (2), Social Distancing (5), Ragnar Lothbrok (6) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Ragnar Lothbrok (1-58.3), Mr Miki (1-58.9), Dave Duley (1-59.9) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Mr Miki (1): FD-Off, BL-Off Legend | |||||||
Runner Index
Alecto - Race 5
Allamericanplayer - Race 4
Almighty - Race 1
Amazing Captain - Race 5
An Ideal Legacy - Race 8
Ann Penny - Race 8
Arisus - Race 7
Barsukov - Race 6
Better Knuckle Up - Race 2
Caulfield - Race 9
Caviar Noire - Race 1
Chanel Noire - Race 9
Claude - Race 4
Clouding Over - Race 5
Coal Fire - Race 7
Dave Duley - Race 9
Delaney - Race 7
Dream Light - Race 3
Eternal Perfection - Race 8
Eyre I Will - Race 1
Fearless - Race 1
Fifth And Final - Race 5
Final Approach - Race 6
Happy Hill - Race 6
Heaven High - Race 4
Hillbilly - Race 1
Hooray Henry - Race 2
I'll Call You - Race 6
Iron Brigade - Race 2
Iron Mike Tyson - Race 3
Jasinova - Race 1
Johnny Lincoln - Race 4
Kumanovo - Race 1
Lady Di - Race 8
Lady Of The Light - Race 2
Layton David - Race 7
Leo Lincoln - Race 2
Louezyana - Race 2
Lulana - Race 3
Magenta - Race 3
Majestic Cracker - Race 6
Merle Mary - Race 3
Mr Miki - Race 9
Muchacho - Race 5
Nazare - Race 5
Paradise Ali - Race 6
Princess Kreka - Race 8
Proviseur - Race 4
Queen Lizzy - Race 5
Queen Of Troy - Race 8
Ragnar Lothbrok - Race 9
Rivergirl Bella - Race 3
Royal Secret - Race 6
Rubble On The Double - Race 6
Rubira - Race 2
Sammy Lincoln - Race 3
Saninarmbro - Race 6
Santapazienza - Race 1
Savarna - Race 4
Shake A Leg - Race 4
Social Distancing - Race 9
Son Of The Cleaner - Race 6
Sooner The Bettor - Race 2
Southend On Sea - Race 7
Spiritual Bliss - Race 2
The Jackal - Race 7
The Jolly Roger - Race 2
Time For Change - Race 5
Two Francs - Race 6
Very Majestic - Race 1
Voronov - Race 1
Words - Race 4