Auckland Trotting Club Inc
Friday, 27 March
- Race Number:
- Race 1
- Race Time:
RUAKAKA - EASTER MONDAY - HARNESS ON THE GRASS MOB PACE
$17,000, 3YO & OLDER R40 TO R52 MOBILE, 1700m
For R40 to R52 pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating numbering sequentially from 1. 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 |  | 86251X | Gotta Go Miki | 1 | Ft | Logan Hollis | Completed last campaign with professional win. First 4 claims from the ace again |
| 2 |  | 11988 | Lincoln Wave | 2 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Sound when last here after starting career with back to back wins. Combos hope. |
| 3 |  | 472144 | Social Distancing | 3 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Stuck on behind some nice types last week. Drawn to go forward & in the equation |
| 4 |  | 755041 | Big Herb | 4 | Ft | Jacob Dunn(J) | Gallant Camb victory, 19 Mar. This is a step up and first 4s look the best hope. |
| 5 |  | 2614X2 | Another Collect | 5 | Ft | Harrison Orange(J) | Resumed with strong 2nd behind #4 at Camb. Can improve and play a role tonight. |
| 6 | | 311297 | The Night Agent | 6 | Ft | Scott Phelan | No match for Cyclone Rebel & Co. a week ago. Needing best from a tricky alley. |
| 7 |  | 136PX2 | Mako | 7 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Denied on the post in a fresh state, 27 Feb. Looks the hardest to beat tonight. |
| 8 | | 588853 | Leo Lincoln | 8 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Boosted exotics last week with nice 3rd. Draw a worry but consider for combos. |
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| 9 |  | 162635 | Louezyana | 9 | Ft | David Butcher | Has done a decent job in recent attempts and with luck can figure in the finish. |
| Best Bets: Mako (7), Another Collect (5), Social Distancing (3), Louezyana (9) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Mako (1-55.3), Big Herb (1-56.6), The Night Agent (1-57.6) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
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- Race 2
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GARRARDS HORSE & HOUND PUKEKOHE HANDICAP TROT
$17,000, R41 TO R59 DISCRETIONARY, 2200m
For R41 to R59 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 | |
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| 1 |  | 297622 | Santapazienza | 1 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Strong 2nd's in recent outings here and must be covered in exotics once again. |
| 2 |  | 418367 | Voronov | 2 | Ft | Kate Coppins(J) | Hassled in front last week and headed a long way out. Outside place prospect. |
| 3 |  | 416227 | Hillbilly | 3 | Ft | Emily Johnson(J) | No luck last week after brace of 2nd's. Can make it tough for the back-marker. |
| 4 | | 33P520 | Jasinova | U1 | Ft | Luk Chin | Missed away 7 days ago following bold 2nd. Place hope if she can push forward. |
| 5 | | 232799 | Sans Au Revoir | 1 | 10 | Roydon Downey | No dash when last here back on NYE. Could boost exotics in a fresh state here. |
| 6 |  | 144147 | Emily Bay | 2 | 10 | Andre Poutama | Well beaten a fortnight ago here after nice run of form. Allow another chance. |
| 7 |  | 052565 | Westar Milly | 3 | 10 | Brooke Wilkins(J) | Lacked a kick 2 weeks ago here. Her A-game could snare a dividend tonight. |
| 8 |  | 413332 | Father Barry | U1 | 10 | Josh Dickie | Model of consistency since his last victory and just denied last week. Threat. |
| 9 | | 962111 | Higher Power | 1 | 30 | Harrison Orange(J) | Too classy in last 3 runs here and despite the handicap will be at a short quote |
| Best Bets: Higher Power (9), Hillbilly (3), Father Barry (8), Santapazienza (1) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Higher Power (2-00.9), Voronov (2-01.2), Father Barry (2-03.3) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Father Barry (8): HH-On, Sans Au Revoir (5): BL-Off, P-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 3
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THE ALEX BAR & EATERY MOBILE PACE
$15,000, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER, 2200m
For 3yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Sex (fillies and mares drawn inside colts, geldings and entires) numbering sequentially from 1.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 3420 | Miss Cherokee | 1 | Ft | David Butcher | No danger after working in Ladyship Stakes. Shows potential and chance from ace. |
| 2 | | 4X | Midnight Betty | 2 | Ft | James Stormont | Nice debut back in mid-Nov at Camb. Has trialed but a few here may be too sharp. |
| 3 |  | 853644 | Merle Mary | 3 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Had her chance in front 2 weeks ago. Drawn to go forward again and combos hope. |
| 4 |  | 472532 | Always Be Kind | 4 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Earned 3 placings in the South and w'out winner here, 13 Mar. Bright prospect. |
| 5 | | 55X | Dolly Parton | 5 | Ft | Sailesh Abernethy | Unlucky 2nd-up after a tidy enough debut here. First 4 fringes in a fresh state. |
| 6 | | 35X7 | Jessie Lincoln | 6 | Ft | ||
| 7 | | 50X659 | Evernden | 7 | Ft | Logan Hollis | Yet to figure this campaign and will require some luck from this alley tonight. |
| 8 |  | Secret Beach | 8 | Ft | Jade Wakeling(J) | Wouldn't be denied in 19 Mar trial at Camb. Draw no help but must be included. | |
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| 9 | | 3D3 | Sammy Lincoln | 9 | Ft | Harrison Orange(J) | Strong runs to start career and with any luck from inside 2nd row can go close. |
| 10 |  | 2 | Mr Putt | 10 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Bold debut at odds last week. May need to work again but can go one better. |
| 11 | | 8 | Sriracha | 11 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Just fair first-up last week from wide. 2nd row no improvement here; minors best |
| Best Bets: Mr Putt (10), Always Be Kind (4), Sammy Lincoln (9), Miss Cherokee (1) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Secret Beach - 1st of 3, WaikBoP, 19/03/26, 2200m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-50.5, 800m: 60.4, 400m: 30.4, Margins: neck, head. | |||||||
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- Race 4
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CLASSIQUE LANDSCAPERS TROT
$15,000, 3YO & OLDER R35 TO R40, R41 WITH COND., 2200m
For R35 to R40 trotters. Also R41 horses with winning stakes up to and including $11000 for lifetime.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | X81780 | Caviar Noire | 1 | Ft | Owen Gillies | Got things wrong a week ago after unlucky 6 Mar attempt. Blow-out hope tonight. |
| 2 | | 1X | Our Col | 2 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Smart debut performance back in NOv. Drawn to take all sorts of beating tonight. |
| 3 | | 249719 | Happy Hill | 3 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Couldn't sustain a wide run last week following clinical win prior. Place claims |
| 4 | | 544534 | Barsukov | 4 | Ft | Luk Chin | Useful again a week ago and never far from the action. Throw into tris/first 4s. |
| 5 |  | 464879 | Yurok | 5 | Ft | Sailesh Abernethy | Hasn't paid a divvy for quite a while now and others look better options again. |
| 6 | | 251642 | Patrick Mahomes | 6 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Reeled in with support last week and looks an obvious hope on current form. E/W. |
| 7 | | 522352 | Trifolium | 7 | Ft | Todd Mitchell | Bold Camb attempt, 19 Mar. Yet to win here but another placing is very possible. |
| 8 | | 275646 | Brienne | 8 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Lacked the zip to capitalise on the trail, 13 Mar. Fringe first 4 hope with best |
| 9 |  | 72841 | Fabiana | 9 | Ft | Taitlyn Hanara(J) | Led throughout taking her maiden, 13 Mar. Another bold showing is likely here. |
| Best Bets: Our Col (2), Patrick Mahomes (6), Fabiana (9), Barsukov (4) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Barsukov (2-03.3), Yurok (2-03.3), Caviar Noire (2-04.0) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 5
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GRAND PARK MOBILE PACE
$15,000, 3YO & OLDER R35 TO R38, R40 WITH COND., 1700m
For R35 to R38 pacers. Also R40 horses with winning stakes up to and including $18000 for lifetime. 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 | |
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| 1 | | 631 | Buddy Good | 1 | Ft | David Butcher | Gritty win back on NYE here at stat 3. Should dispute finish if he remains handy |
| 2 | | 632553 | Amazing Captain | 2 | Ft | Kristina Denifostova(J) | Run down at Camb after a fair attempt behind Queen Lizzy here. Minors prospect. |
| 3 |  | 662421 | Just James | 3 | Ft | Brooke Wilkins(J) | Bagged his maiden here after building nicely. Drawn to offer plenty of cheek. |
| 4 | | 992236 | Prince Lincoln | 4 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Placed behind #1 back in Dec and run after was solid. One of a few winning hopes |
| 5 | | 322156 | It's Not Kathy | 5 | Ft | Tony Cameron | Didn't get favours last week in hotter field. Runs good prior; needed in combos. |
| 6 |  | 23X135 | Chanel Noire | 6 | Ft | Harrison Orange(J) | Just misssed back to back wins to start campaign but fair 3rd-up. Must respect. |
| 7 | | 2X167 | Ms Collins | 7 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Not close since fresh-up win but has had rough marbles to contend with. Blow-out |
| 8 | | 096966 | Tasi Ahnau | 8 | Ft | Emily Johnson(J) | Pass-mark over this trip, 27 Feb but likely to struggle from the wide alley here |
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| 9 | | 52P484 | Franco Salah | 9 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Tough type who hasn't raced since NYE. Can make his own luck and push hard. E/W. |
| Best Bets: Prince Lincoln (4), Franco Salah (9), Buddy Good (1), Chanel Noire (6) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Buddy Good (1-58.4), Tasi Ahnau (1-59.4), Prince Lincoln (2-03.9) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
- Race Number:
- Race 6
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NATIONAL STYLE STAKES - FRIDAY 1 MAY AT ALEX PARK TROT
$15,000, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER, 2200m
For 3yo-&-older trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | Stranded | 1 | Ft | Taitlyn Hanara(J) | Mixed trials/w'outs in prep for tonight's debut. Inside draw no help; roughie. | |
| 2 |  | 586433 | Bonny Parker | 2 | Ft | Kate Coppins(J) | Grabbed another cheque with her tidy 3rd at Camb, 19 Mar. Combos include again. |
| 3 | | Ishtar | 3 | Ft | Tony Cameron | Has had a thorough prep without winning to date. Respect stable; market watch. | |
| 4 |  | Centaurus(AUS) | 4 | Ft | Todd Macfarlane | Ran away from stablemates in latest trial, home in 60.3 Sure to attract support | |
| 5 | | M'Lady Mackendon | 5 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Winner of latest w'out from the front. Can open career in a winning way tonight. | |
| 6 |  | Willskyfly | 6 | Ft | Todd Mitchell | Only beaten once in 4 w'outs/trials. Another debutant who must covererd in this. | |
| 7 |  | 4 | What A Surprise | 7 | Ft | Matthew Pemberton | Couldn't stick on debut, 13 Mar. Would need quick improvement to figure here. |
| 8 |  | 62X258 | Aldebaran What | U1 | Ft | Michelle Wallis | No manners at Camb, 5 Mar or here prior. Would be a major hope with manners. |
| 9 | | 7842X5 | Heavenly Belle | U2 | Ft | David Butcher | Left her manners at home resuming here 2 weeks ago. Must allow another chance. |
| 10 |  | 8X | Flossy Pops | U3 | Ft | Bernie Hackett | No hope after early mistake on debut back in Sept. Has trialed; happy watching. |
| 11 |  | 064855 | KC's Princess | U4 | Ft | Warren Rich | OK without threatening in latest Camb attempts. Would need more off the unruly. |
| 12 | | 26556X | Im A Rockstar | U5 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Resumes tonight after sound campaign ended in Nov. Watch market moves here. |
| Best Bets: M'Lady Mackendon (5), Centaurus(AUS) (4), Heavenly Belle (9), Willskyfly (6) | |||||||
| 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: Aldebaran What (8): RD-Off, HH-On, FD-On, Heavenly Belle (9): RD-Off Legend | |||||||
Runner Index
Aldebaran What - Race 6
Always Be Kind - Race 3
Amazing Captain - Race 5
Another Collect - Race 1
Barsukov - Race 4
Big Herb - Race 1
Bonny Parker - Race 6
Brienne - Race 4
Buddy Good - Race 5
Caviar Noire - Race 4
Centaurus(AUS) - Race 6
Chanel Noire - Race 5
Dolly Parton - Race 3
Emily Bay - Race 2
Evernden - Race 3
Fabiana - Race 4
Father Barry - Race 2
Flossy Pops - Race 6
Franco Salah - Race 5
Gotta Go Miki - Race 1
Happy Hill - Race 4
Heavenly Belle - Race 6
Higher Power - Race 2
Hillbilly - Race 2
Im A Rockstar - Race 6
Ishtar - Race 6
It's Not Kathy - Race 5
Jasinova - Race 2
Jessie Lincoln - Race 3
Just James - Race 5
KC's Princess - Race 6
Leo Lincoln - Race 1
Lincoln Wave - Race 1
Louezyana - Race 1
Mako - Race 1
Merle Mary - Race 3
Midnight Betty - Race 3
Miss Cherokee - Race 3
M'Lady Mackendon - Race 6
Mr Putt - Race 3
Ms Collins - Race 5
Our Col - Race 4
Patrick Mahomes - Race 4
Prince Lincoln - Race 5
Sammy Lincoln - Race 3
Sans Au Revoir - Race 2
Santapazienza - Race 2
Secret Beach - Race 3
Social Distancing - Race 1
Sriracha - Race 3
Stranded - Race 6
Tasi Ahnau - Race 5
The Night Agent - Race 1
Trifolium - Race 4
Voronov - Race 2
Westar Milly - Race 2
What A Surprise - Race 6
Willskyfly - Race 6
Yurok - Race 4