Auckland Trotting Club Inc
Friday, 13 March
- Race Number:
- Race 1
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RUAKAKA HARNESS ON THE GRASS - MON 6 APRIL MOBILE TROT
$17,000, R44 TO R54, 2200m
For R44 to R54 trotters. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | X06761 | Two Francs | 1 | Ft | Lyn Neal | Demolished rivals after a better beginning, 27 Feb. This a step up but required. |
| 2 |  | 574183 | Voronov | 2 | Ft | Luk Chin | Fought hard when 2.2L 3rd a week ago here. Must be included in combos again. |
| 3 |  | 514414 | Emily Bay | 3 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Sound up in grade 7 days ago following gritty victory. Cover in tris & first 4s. |
| 4 |  | 234133 | Father Barry | 4 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Distant 3rd behind Higher Power when last here. in great touch and nice E/W bet. |
| 5 |  | 205256 | Westar Milly | 5 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Failed to quicken a month ago but earlier form worthy. Can boost exotics tonight |
| 6 |  | 516444 | Bravehearthighlander | 6 | Ft | Jacob Dunn(J) | Useful late without luck before a spell, 19i Dec. Tough type who can fill a drum |
| 7 |  | 526322 | Castana | 7 | Ft | Bold once again, 27 Feb. Never puts a foot wrong and win would be deserved here. | |
| 8 |  | 09X110 | Final Approach | U1 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Proved costly, 27 Feb attempting to remain unbeaten this campaign. Can rebound. |
| Best Bets: Final Approach (8), Castana (7), Father Barry (4), Two Francs (1) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Bravehearthighlander (2-00.0), Voronov (2-00.5), Emily Bay (2-00.6) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 2
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COLLEEN EDMONDS HAPPY 94TH BIRTHDAY - SEE YOU SOON MOB PACE
$15,000, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER MOBILE, 2200m
For 3yo-&-older pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 385364 | Merle Mary | 1 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Shuffled to the rear after leaiding last week. Grabs the ace again; 1st4 fringes |
| 2 |  | 66242 | Just James | 2 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Now with Zev Meredith after 5 tidy runs to start career. Drawn to break through. |
| 3 |  | 4923 | The Miki Taker | 3 | Ft | Emily Johnson(J) | Just thwarted in recent Camb outings and in debut here will carry good support. |
| 4 |  | 462635 | Loveable Rogue | 4 | Ft | James Stormont | Held up on the pegs last week at Camb. Form-line more than useful; cover again. |
| 5 |  | 35X | Jessie Lincoln | 5 | Ft | Harrison Orange(J) | Given a break after two Camb attempts last Nov. W'out winner who can take this. |
| 6 |  | Mr Putt | 6 | Ft | Tony Cameron | Victorious in most recent trial, home in 59.0. Market watch from tricky marble. | |
| 7 |  | Sriracha | 7 | Ft | Tim Williams | Solid after lead/trail scenario in 24 Feb trial. Will require favours from alley | |
| 8 | | Shades Of Cool | 8 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Fought hard when tackled in Mar 6 trial going down narrowly. Minors from draw. | |
| Best Bets: Just James (2), Jessie Lincoln (5), The Miki Taker (3), Shades Of Cool (8) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Shades Of Cool - 1st of 2, Auckland, 20/02/26, 2200m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-47.9, 800m: 58.8, 400m: 28.9, Margins: head. | |||||||
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- Race 3
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THE GREEN FAMILY - JOHN DEVLIN MEMORIAL MOBILE TROT
$15,000, 3YO & OLDER R35 TO R42, 2200m
For R35 to R42 trotters. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 927564 | Brienne | 1 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Run down over final stages last week. Gets another chance from the ace tonight. |
| 2 |  | 478460 | Shes All Legs | 2 | Ft | Freshened after 19 Dec failure here over mile. Rough hope after recent trials. | |
| 3 | | 1D5X07 | Brewster Baker | 3 | Ft | Lost his gait on resumption before fair Rang attempt. Has claims in this line-up | |
| 4 | | 615445 | Barsukov | 4 | Ft | Luk Chin | Still looking for a gap after last week's 2L 5th. Needed on your combo tickets. |
| 5 | | X61080 | Paradise Ali | 5 | Ft | Bernie Hackett | Broke when back, 20 Feb and no form since her Hawera win. A-game required here. |
| 6 | | 542516 | Patrick Mahomes | 6 | Ft | First run for 2026 and record thin at this venue. Fringe 1st4 prospedct tonight. | |
| 7 |  | 300851 | Crazy | 7 | Ft | Once again showed his liking for the mobile to win at Camb, 5 Mar. Major player. | |
| 8 |  | 813563 | Conrad H | 8 | Ft | Brooke Wilkins(J) | Went close last week after a flat run prior. Will be seeking the last say again. |
| Best Bets: Crazy (7), Conrad H (8), Barsukov (4), Brewster Baker (3) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Crazy (2-00.1), Brienne (2-02.1), Patrick Mahomes (2-02.3) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
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- Race 4
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ALABAR 3YO CLASSIC GROUP 2 MOBILE PACE (Gr2)
$60,000, 3YO & OLDER, WITH COND., 2200m
For 3yo pacing colts & geldings.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 621114 | Johnny Lincoln | 1 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Brave attempting 4 on the bounce, 27 Feb. One of a few exacta options behind #6. |
| 2 |  | 1X28 | Nazare | 2 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Lost momentum when held up, 27 Feb. Drawn nicely but this is a stiff assignment. |
| 3 | | 552X21 | Allamericanplayer | 3 | Ft | Tim Williams | Huge runs to start campaign and drawn to offer plenty of cheek to the fave here. |
| 4 |  | 1411X2 | Freeze Frame | 4 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Missed by a nostril when resuming 7 days ago. Competitive with the right trip. |
| 5 | | 119 | Lincoln Wave | 5 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Carried a flat tyre attempting to remain unbeaten, 6 Feb. This is much tougher. |
| 6 |  | 1113X1 | Jumal | 6 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Reeled in The Lazarus Effect fresh-up, 27 Feb. Will strip fitter; looks the one. |
| 7 | | 2990X4 | Critical Image | 7 | Ft | Bob Butt | Resumed with solid run here but faces a mammoth task tonight from wide alley. |
| 8 |  | 1X3 | Signman | 8 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Did enough to score first-up as fave back in Oct. Game resumption but needs luck |
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| 9 |  | 731517 | Cyclone Rebel | 9 | Ft | Matthew White | Made some ground last week after being eased off 8 draw. Can boost exotics here. |
| Best Bets: Jumal (6), Allamericanplayer (3), Freeze Frame (4), Johnny Lincoln (1) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Cyclone Rebel (1-56.2), Jumal (1-57.5), Johnny Lincoln (1-58.6) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Freeze Frame to Derek & Neita Balle at Pukekohe | |||||||
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- Race 5
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CADUCEUS CLUB 3YO FILLIES LADYSHIP STAKES GRP 2 MOBILE PACE (Gr2)
$70,000, 3YO FILLIES, 2200m
For 3-year-old pacing fillies. Refer NZ Sires Stakes for full race conditions.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 67X21X | Time For Change | 1 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Slick when last produced back in Oct. Winner of last 2 w'outs; respect from ace. |
| 2 |  | 1596X5 | Smackdown | 2 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Run down as fave 1st-up for new campaign. Drawn to receive favours; combos. |
| 3 | | 3411X2 | All Of Me | 3 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Thwarted by Alecto last week but lost no admirers. Drawn to turn the tables here |
| 4 |  | P584X3 | River | 4 | Ft | Bob Butt | Decent fresh-up run at Rang, 1 Mar for new quarters. Outside 1st 4 hope tonight. |
| 5 | | 342 | Miss Cherokee | 5 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Had her chance last week when run down by Nymbal. This looks a very tall order. |
| 6 | | 38501X | Bettor Belle | 6 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Spelled after all-the-way Oam win back in Nov. Has trialed; rough minors hope. |
| 7 |  | 247712 | Queen Lizzy | 7 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Too smart here,20 Feb and good again a week later. Favours required from alley. |
| 8 |  | 4690X1 | Miki's Deal | 8 | Ft | Matthew Williamson | Made short work of her Winton rivals, 26 Feb. Gets visitor's draw in debut here. |
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| 9 |  | 305X31 | Alecto | 9 | Ft | Mark Purdon | Got the better of All Of Me last week and major danger if the gaps come tonight. |
| 10 | | 2X16 | Ms Collins | 10 | Ft | Tim Williams | Worked overtime when last here after winning resumption. 1st4s best from 2nd row |
| 11 |  | 0640X3 | Cool For Cats | 11 | Ft | Jacob Dunn(J) | Resumed in fine fashion at Add, 27 Feb. Has been a winner here but draw no help. |
| 12 | | 3317X0 | Opa's Girl | 12 | Ft | Off the speed first-up, 27 Feb. Requiring plenty of favours from outside 2nd row | |
| Best Bets: All Of Me (3), Alecto (9), Time For Change (1), Cool For Cats (11) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Ms Collins (1-59.6), Queen Lizzy (2-00.6), Alecto (2-40.6) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: All Of Me (3): BL-On, River (4): SL-On, Smackdown (2): RD-On, BL-On Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Smackdown to Simon McMullan at Pukekohe, All Of Me to Derek & Neita Balle at Pukekohe, Bettor Belle to Derek & Neita Balle at Pukekohe, Queen Lizzy to Jeremy Young at Pukekohe | |||||||
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- Race 6
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MAJESTIC HORSE FLOATS GREENLANE TROTTING CUP FFA G3 MOB TROT (Gr3)
$40,000, FFA MOBILE, 1700m
For all trotters. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | X74645 | One More Moment | 1 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Broke when trailing here a fortnight ago. Fair just fair; stretched despite draw |
| 2 |  | 415212 | Walkinonsunshine | 2 | Ft | Has moved to the Dunn barn since bold 2nd. Rough hope to end distance drought. | |
| 3 | | 700126 | Confessional | 3 | Ft | Todd Mitchell | Off his game as fave, 27 Feb. In good touch prior; exotics booster from the draw |
| 4 | | 121111 | Hillbilly Blues | 4 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Seeking 5th straight success tonight and can offer plenty from front row draw. |
| 5 | | 121534 | Bounce N Beyond | 5 | Ft | Solid without looking a winner in recent attempts. Fair record here. Needs more. | |
| 6 |  | 322321 | Belle Neige | 6 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Too smart over 2700m here, 27 Feb after string of placings. Loves the trip; E/W. |
| 7 |  | X22423 | Meant To Be | 7 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | In the call each of 5 starts this campaign and brings impeccable stats. Include. |
| 8 |  | 825655 | Bet N Win | 8 | Ft | Bob Butt | Stuck to his task from wide at Add. Can maintain strong record here despite draw |
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| 9 | | 998117 | Ya Rite Darl | 9 | Ft | Jacob Dunn(J) | Costly mid-race mistake when last here after 2 big wins. Needing luck from alley |
| 10 | | 137914 | American Muscle | 10 | Ft | Tony Cameron | Proved no match for Belle Neige over longer trip, 27 Feb. Fringe 1st4 prospect. |
| 11 |  | 333242 | Oscar Bonavena | 11 | Ft | Couldn't quite get it done off long mark last week. Just 2 wins here; quins/tris | |
| Best Bets: Hillbilly Blues (4), Belle Neige (6), Meant To Be (7), Oscar Bonavena (11) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Oscar Bonavena (1-55.2), Hillbilly Blues (1-56.3), Bet N Win (1-56.3) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 7
- Race Time:
LINCOLN FARMS FOUNDERS CUP FFA GROUP 3 MOBILE PACE (Gr3)
$40,000, FFA, 1700m
For all pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 112122 | The Lazarus Effect | 1 | Ft | Bob Butt | Collared late by Jumal, 27 Feb. Big test tonight but should give a strong sight. |
| 2 | | 221745 | Little Spike | 2 | Ft | Within 1L of Better Knuckle Up last week in blanket finish. Offers exotics spice | |
| 3 | | 338X34 | Rubira | 3 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Swamped late a week ago and will strip fitter here. Danger over the sprint trip. |
| 4 | | 401311 | Sooner The Bettor | 4 | Ft | Harrison Orange(J) | Exploded out of the gate here, 20 Feb and untested after. Likely to attempt same |
| 5 | | 153533 | Jolimont | 5 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Big run to almost steal it last week. Sure to push forward and can tough it out. |
| 6 |  | 289422 | Akuta | 6 | Ft | Best of Merlin's rivals in Camb feature, 9 Jan. Super course/dist stats. Respect | |
| 7 | | 211123 | Republican Party | 7 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Returns from brief but brave Aust. campaign. Tactics key from wide alley tonight |
| 8 | | 133161 | Merlin | 8 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Winner of 10 from 17 sprints but will need his absolute best from widest marble. |
| Best Bets: Republican Party (7), The Lazarus Effect (1), Akuta (6), Rubira (3) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Akuta (1-51.8), Merlin (1-52.1), Jolimont (1-52.5) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Republican Party to Derek & Neita Balle at Pukekohe | |||||||
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- Race 8
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ATC SUPPORTS TEAM TEAL TROT
$15,000, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER, 2200m
For 3yo-&-older trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | What A Surprise | 1 | Ft | Matthew Pemberton | Held well to score in 3 Mar trial and can play a part tonight with clean getaway | |
| 2 |  | Willskyfly | 2 | Ft | Todd Mitchell | Strong behind #1 in recent trial and drawn a peach for debut. Include everywhere | |
| 3 |  | 7284 | Fabiana | 3 | Ft | Taitlyn Hanara(J) | Broke when trailing, 13 Feb. Has place claims if she can sttay down throughout. |
| 4 |  | 555864 | Bonny Parker | 4 | Ft | Kate Coppins(J) | Has experience over tonight's rivals but not showing enough zip to tip out here. |
| 5 |  | Hot Son | 5 | Ft | Matthew White | Has beaten one rival in Feb trial and w'out. Mum won a couple so must respect. | |
| 6 | | Tattica | 6 | Ft | Tim Williams | Twice a trial winner and on debut will be well supported out of strong barn here | |
| 7 | | X7842X | Heavenly Belle | U1 | Ft | Kristina Denifostova(J) | Last raced 9 months ago but showed readiness at 6 Mar trial. Must be included. |
| Best Bets: Tattica (6), Willskyfly (2), Heavenly Belle (7), Hot Son (5) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Willskyfly - 1st of 2, WaikBoP, 18/09/25, 2200m Stand , WnrsTime: 2-58.7, 800m: 61.9, 400m: 30.2, Margins: 11 1/4len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Heavenly Belle (7): BL-On Legend | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 9
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CLASSIQUE LANDSCAPERS MOBILE PACE
$17,000, 3YO & OLDER UP TO & INCLUDING R62, 2200m
For up to & including R62 pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | | 357026 | Miki's Courage | 1 | Ft | Jacob Dunn(J) | Closed late after being held up last week. Cosy trip likely; value combos runner |
| 2 | | 151 | Crippa Max | 2 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Too smart for Palmy rivals, 24 Feb justifying short quote. Draw assists chances. |
| 3 | | 838321 | Candy Cane | 3 | Ft | First look at Alex Park on the back of gutsy Add victory, 27 Feb. Major prospet. | |
| 4 | | 21P113 | Sonofamistery | 4 | Ft | Tim Williams | Beaten by a couple of superstars at Add, 27 Feb. Looks the one they have to beat |
| 5 |  | 425662 | Blue Chip Lou | 5 | Ft | Brings strong PN form to his Akld return but may find a few too sharp tonight. | |
| 6 |  | 140553 | Beta Prepare | 6 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Gave his all again 2 weeks ago here. Throw into thin end of first 4s for spice. |
| 7 | | 143222 | Final Change | 7 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Found one better again, 27 Feb just being denied. Wide draw to deal with; minors |
| 8 | | 154155 | Spiritual Bliss | 8 | Ft | Harrison Orange(J) | No knock on her sprint performance last week but needing favours from widest. |
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| 9 | | 671116 | Eun Sogno | 9 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Couldn't stick after racing ungenerously in course debut last week. Blowout hope |
| 10 | | 245254 | The Jolly Roger | 10 | Ft | No luck over 1700m here, 6 Feb. Never far from the action; consider for combos. | |
| 11 | | 237543 | Ultimate Cullect | 11 | Ft | Mark Purdon | Racing well down south in higher rating affairs. Market guide in first look here |
| Best Bets: Sonofamistery (4), Candy Cane (3), Crippa Max (2), Miki's Courage (1) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Beta Prepare (1-57.7), Final Change (1-57.8), The Jolly Roger (1-57.9) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Eun Sogno to Derek & Neita Balle at Pukekohe | |||||||
Runner Index
Akuta - Race 7
Alecto - Race 5
Allamericanplayer - Race 4
All Of Me - Race 5
American Muscle - Race 6
Barsukov - Race 3
Belle Neige - Race 6
Beta Prepare - Race 9
Bet N Win - Race 6
Bettor Belle - Race 5
Blue Chip Lou - Race 9
Bonny Parker - Race 8
Bounce N Beyond - Race 6
Bravehearthighlander - Race 1
Brewster Baker - Race 3
Brienne - Race 3
Candy Cane - Race 9
Castana - Race 1
Confessional - Race 6
Conrad H - Race 3
Cool For Cats - Race 5
Crazy - Race 3
Crippa Max - Race 9
Critical Image - Race 4
Cyclone Rebel - Race 4
Emily Bay - Race 1
Eun Sogno - Race 9
Fabiana - Race 8
Father Barry - Race 1
Final Approach - Race 1
Final Change - Race 9
Freeze Frame - Race 4
Heavenly Belle - Race 8
Hillbilly Blues - Race 6
Hot Son - Race 8
Jessie Lincoln - Race 2
Johnny Lincoln - Race 4
Jolimont - Race 7
Jumal - Race 4
Just James - Race 2
Lincoln Wave - Race 4
Little Spike - Race 7
Loveable Rogue - Race 2
Meant To Be - Race 6
Merle Mary - Race 2
Merlin - Race 7
Miki's Courage - Race 9
Miki's Deal - Race 5
Miss Cherokee - Race 5
Mr Putt - Race 2
Ms Collins - Race 5
Nazare - Race 4
One More Moment - Race 6
Opa's Girl - Race 5
Oscar Bonavena - Race 6
Paradise Ali - Race 3
Patrick Mahomes - Race 3
Queen Lizzy - Race 5
Republican Party - Race 7
River - Race 5
Rubira - Race 7
Shades Of Cool - Race 2
Shes All Legs - Race 3
Signman - Race 4
Smackdown - Race 5
Sonofamistery - Race 9
Sooner The Bettor - Race 7
Spiritual Bliss - Race 9
Sriracha - Race 2
Tattica - Race 8
The Jolly Roger - Race 9
The Lazarus Effect - Race 7
The Miki Taker - Race 2
Time For Change - Race 5
Two Francs - Race 1
Ultimate Cullect - Race 9
Voronov - Race 1
Walkinonsunshine - Race 6
Westar Milly - Race 1
What A Surprise - Race 8
Willskyfly - Race 8
Ya Rite Darl - Race 6