Auckland Trotting Club Inc
Thursday, 17 April
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- Race 1
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NATIONAL STYLE STAKES - FRIDAY 25 APR AT ALEX PARK MOB PACE
$17,000, 3YO & OLDER R48 TO R50 MOBILE, 2200m
For R48 to R50 pacers. 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 |  | 6144 | Canadian Lass | 1 | Ft | Matthew White | More than useful effort from nasty marble last week. Can't overlook back to ace. |
| 2 |  | 14727X | Double Parked | 2 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | First race for 2025 after some strong runs last campaign. Respect from this draw |
| 3 |  | 71220 | Carrera Hombre | 3 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | No hope after being held up at Camb, 4 Apr. In sterling form here prior. Include |
| 4 |  | X12682 | The Bettor Deal | 4 | Ft | Denied late a week ago here after pushing to lead from wider alley. Adds to mix | |
| 5 |  | 41X | Twisted Sister | 5 | Ft | Just her 3rd run but was gritty in last-start win and sure to have her followers | |
| 6 |  | 235912 | Kevin Kline | 6 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Nailed in the shadows on day 2 at PN after game win 2 days earlier. Form ok here |
| 7 | | 218X47 | Im Not The Maid | 7 | Ft | Harrison Orange(J) | Pushed back after finding the pegs, 11 Apr. Would need more from a wide marble. |
| 8 |  | 1211 | Words | 8 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Beaten just once in 4 starts after dead-heating, 28Mar. Draw hurts but nice type |
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| 9 | | 51 | Princess Of Savoy | 9 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Unlucky on debut then too sharp from pegs here a week ago. Threat with late gaps |
| Best Bets: Carrera Hombre (3), Words (8), The Bettor Deal (4), Princess Of Savoy (9) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Words (1-56.9), Carrera Hombre (1-58.3), Im Not The Maid (1-59.5) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Canadian Lass (1): BL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 2
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BORDER FENCING SERVICES HANDICAP TROT
$15,000, 3YO & OLDER, NON-WINNERS WITH COND. SPECIAL, 2200m
Front: Trotters with no wins for lifetime. 30m: Horses with 1 win for lifetime.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 8 | Quicksilva | 1 | Ft | David Butcher | Manners lacking on debut following Puke trial win. Take on trust from the inside |
| 2 |  | 863 | Memories | 2 | Ft | David McGowan | Sound 3rd in a gap last week and can fill another minor role with similar trip. |
| 3 |  | D6D32 | Whats Up The Hill | 3 | Ft | Blair Orange | Returns to Alex Park after two Palmy placings. Likely to be on the speed; place |
| 4 |  | X376X2 | Happy Hill | 4 | Ft | Tony Cameron | Just denied with good support in a fresh state last week. One of the main hopes. |
| 5 |  | 7 | Nod Anda Wink | U1 | Ft | Bernie Hackett | Got it wrong first-up at Camb. after improving. Stable respect; minor's prospect |
| 6 |  | 8354 | Majestic Cracker | U2 | Ft | Todd Mitchell | Solid after a couple of gallops on debut but just fair 2nd up. Fringe first 4s. |
| 7 | | 6038X6 | Paradise Ali | 1 | 30 | Michelle Wallis | Blew the start a week ago fresh up. Support likely again and can't be left out. |
| 8 |  | 292712 | Hillbilly | 2 | 30 | Maurice McKendry | Bold when last here after almost 3 months away. Hard to beat on overall form. |
| 9 |  | 416 | Shes All Legs | 3 | 30 | Zachary Butcher | Contained after breaking, 21 Mar. Gritty win here 2 weeks earlier and has claims |
| 10 |  | 213X3 | Crackerjack | U1 | 30 | Peter Ferguson | Resumed with a gallant 3rd Souths of the Bombay's. First look here and live hope |
| Best Bets: Hillbilly (8), Paradise Ali (7), Happy Hill (4), Crackerjack (10) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Hillbilly (2-05.2), Crackerjack (2-05.6), Paradise Ali (2-08.1) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
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- Race 3
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BRECKON FARMS MOBILE PACE
$15,000, 3YO & OLDER R40 TO R47, 2200m
For R40 to R47 pacers. 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 |  | X656X0 | Billy The Kid | 1 | Ft | Sailesh Abernethy | Broke late under pressure after working resuming last week. Minors hope from ace |
| 2 | | 5X3077 | Mike Ross | 2 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Just battling this campaign and although drawn well again would need to improve. |
| 3 |  | 027346 | Colin McBride | 3 | Ft | Todd Mitchell | Hasn't shown much gate speed but tough type who is likely to offer nice EW value |
| 4 |  | 041606 | Savarna | 4 | Ft | Rhys Fensom | Held up on the pegs last week. Fair since winning and looks stretched tonight. |
| 5 |  | 1X7867 | Dream On Lou | 5 | Ft | Andre Poutama | OK in CD outings but in his debut here tonight would need to show a lot more zip |
| 6 |  | 74758X | Sweet Maggie Mae | 6 | Ft | John Dunn | Strong w'out form since trekking north. Be guided by market moves from wide draw |
| 7 |  | 24519X | Dear God | 7 | Ft | Jay Abernethy | Back on a new campaign. Has gate speed but taking notes in a fresh state tonight |
| 8 | | 265241 | Onyx Shard | 8 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Too tough for her rivals at PN,. 8 Apr. Yet to feature here in 9 attempts; risk. |
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| 9 |  | 6X85X0 | Bruntwood Brigade | 9 | Ft | Pushed wide a long wway out resuming last week. Had support so can't be ignored. | |
| 10 | | 880103 | Mantra | 10 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Fought well without covering any group 6 days ago. Can place with clear air late |
| 11 | | 4462X1 | Turn O The Tide | 11 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Resumed in style grabbing maiden last week. Should play a prominent role again. |
| 12 |  | 774457 | Idolou | 12 | Ft | Nicky Chilcott | Went close on day 1 at PN but no joy 2 days later. Looks held by the marble here |
| Best Bets: Colin McBride (3), Turn O The Tide (11), Billy The Kid (1), Mantra (10) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Idolou (1-56.5), Mantra (1-57.8), Onyx Shard (1-58.4) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
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IRT YOUNG GUNS 2YO TROT SERIES HEAT 1 MOBILE TROT
$25,000, 2YO, 1700m
For 2-year-old trotters. Heat 2 to be run May 2nd, 2025 with the Final $50,000 Group 3 to be run May 9th, 2025.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | Bobby | 1 | Ft | Taitlyn Hanara(J) | Back in both trials this month. Place hope with manners from the ace tonight. | |
| 2 | | Chase Is On The Case | 2 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Won a w'out here a month ago and 2 trial's since should have him ready to roll. | |
| 3 |  | Miss Kawaii | 3 | Ft | Andre Poutama | A distance off winner in 11 Apr trial here. Would need quick improvement to win. | |
| 4 | | Suttle | 4 | Ft | John Dunn | Unbeaten in two trial's and sure to carry heavy support for her debut tonight. | |
| 5 |  | 2 | Redpark Warrior | 5 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Run down on debut at Add, 21 Mar. That experience makes him hard to contain here |
| Best Bets: Redpark Warrior (5), Suttle (4), Chase Is On The Case (2), Bobby (1) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Suttle - 1st of 5, Auckland, 11/04/25, 1700m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-12.7, 800m: 60.7, 400m: 28.6, Margins: head, 4 1/2len, 3 1/2len. | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Redpark Warrior to Jeremy Young at Pukekohe | |||||||
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- Race 5
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WOODLANDS STUD NORTHERN DERBY PRELUDE MOBILE PACE
$20,000, 3YO, 2200m
For 3-year-old pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | | 212133 | Roy Kent | 1 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Bold 3rd after working early last week. Has exacta claims from the ace tonight. |
| 2 | | 136704 | Sugar Ray Lincoln | 2 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Whacked away after losing a nice spot a week ago. Be doing well to play a role. |
| 3 | | 004299 | The Jolly Roger | 3 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Pushed back behind Marketplace 2 back and just plugged since. Best can pay div. |
| 4 | | 44X431 | Bettors Anvil | 4 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Wouldn't relent holding out Greased Lightnin at Camb, 4 Apr. Tris/first 4s here. |
| 5 | | 15X223 | Got The Chocolates | 5 | Ft | Strong efforts this campaign and looks the obvious main danger to the hot fave. | |
| 6 |  | 111X31 | Marketplace | 6 | Ft | Craig Ferguson | Too sharp after handing up, 21 Mar. Shouldn't be troubled by draw in small field |
| Best Bets: Marketplace (6), Got The Chocolates (5), Roy Kent (1), Bettors Anvil (4) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Marketplace (1-56.8), Sugar Ray Lincoln (1-57.5), The Jolly Roger (1-57.9) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Marketplace to Jeremy Young at Pukekohe | |||||||
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- Race 6
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PASCOES THE JEWELLERS NORTHERN OAKS PRELUDE MOBILE PACE
$20,000, 3YO FILLIES, 2200m
For 3-year-old pacing fillies. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | 35X622 | Arafura | 1 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Beaten but not disgraced in last two runs. Sure to give a good sight again; E/W |
| 2 |  | 76X595 | Allets | 2 | Ft | John Dunn | OK from the gap at Camb. after going off-stride here prior. Stretched in this. |
| 3 | | 334109 | Debbie Lincoln | 3 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | No danger from tough marbles since winning. Throw into first 4s for some value. |
| 4 | | X21541 | Without You | 4 | Ft | Blair Orange | Reeled in Arafura from the trail 2 weeks ago at Camb. Likely to go forward here. |
| 5 |  | XD1113 | Beside Me | 5 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Tried hard attempting 4 on the bounce, 4 Apr. Looks the one to beat back here. |
| 6 |  | 852574 | Youretheonethatiwant | 6 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Tidy performer but may find a few too sharp from her wide alley tonight. |
| 7 | | 121X11 | Stella Rouge | 7 | Ft | Out-toughed Arafura back on 21 Mar here. Will need to work but classy fillly. | |
| Best Bets: Beside Me (5), Stella Rouge (7), Arafura (1), Without You (4) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Beside Me (1-56.6), Stella Rouge (1-56.7), Without You (1-57.6) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Arafura to Matthew White at Clevedon, Beside Me to Derek Balle at Pukekohe | |||||||
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- Race 7
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IRT NZ SIRES STAKES 3YO TROTTERS PRELUDE 2 MOBILE TROT
$25,000, 3YO, 1700m
For 3-year-old trotters. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Winning Stakes using the track grid. Refer NZ Sires Stakes for full series conditions.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | 584X45 | Cyclone Sala | 1 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Lacked dash from nice trip in transit last week. Still improving and place hope. |
| 2 | | 4X7337 | Kissmeiloveyou | 2 | Ft | Todd Macfarlane | Broke at a similar place again 6 days ago. Capable of a minor prize with manners |
| 3 | | 20442X | Ocean Eyes | 3 | Ft | Scott Phelan | Resumes here following sound w'out placing. Showed abillity last season. Include |
| 4 | | 282X32 | Frazzled | 4 | Ft | Riley Harrison(J) | Improved on first-up 3rd when just pipped at Add, 4 Apr. One of the main chances |
| 5 | | 3X21 | Tyrons Strapping Lad | 5 | Ft | John Dunn | Clinical win from the front at start 3, 4 Apr. Should prove hard to contain here |
| 6 | | 3355X8 | Ya Rite Darl | 6 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Broke in northern debut first-up. Manners key to hopes tonight; combos cover. |
| 7 |  | 11131X | Habibti Pat | 7 | Ft | Blair Orange | Comes to the Park having tasted defeat just once from 5. Broke in recent w'out. |
| Best Bets: Tyrons Strapping Lad (5), Frazzled (4), Habibti Pat (7), Ocean Eyes (3) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Ya Rite Darl (2-01.5), Habibti Pat (2-01.5), Tyrons Strapping Lad (2-02.5) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Frazzled (4): P-Off, Ocean Eyes (3): FD-Off, RD-On Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Habibti Pat to John Dickie at Clevedon | |||||||
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- Race 8
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H R FISKEN & SONS HANDICAP TROT
$17,000, R40 TO R70 DISCRETIONARY, 2200m
For R40 to R70 trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | 139424 | Rewiri Hill | 1 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Racing consistently well and has been a winner here. Place hope from handy draw. |
| 2 |  | 264633 | Eagle Hanover | 2 | Ft | Jay Abernethy | Manners earned her another placing a week ago here. Cover in combos once again. |
| 3 |  | 622202 | Voronov | 1 | 10 | Emily Johnson(J) | Landed his 4th 2nd in 5 starts at Camb, 4 Apr behind ex-stablemate. In the mix. |
| 4 |  | 4186X0 | Liaison | 1 | 20 | Andre Poutama | Botched the start in a fresh state 6 days ago. More than capable of placing here |
| 5 | | 631581 | Jasinova | 2 | 20 | Luk Chin | Held on after dominating, 11 Apr. Similar tactics likely over same trip tonight. |
| 6 |  | X51337 | Walkinonsunshine | 3 | 20 | John Dunn | Sound last week following 2 bold 3rd's. She can build on nice course record. |
| 7 |  | 837020 | Con Grazia Love | 4 | 20 | Maurice McKendry | Broke when not posing a threat last week. With her A-game she can go close here. |
| 8 |  | 1744X9 | Fearless | 5 | 20 | Sheryl Wigg | Galloped resuming, 11 Apr. Ended last campaign strongly and can bounce back. |
| 9 | | 32232X | Halberg | 6 | 20 | Zachary Butcher | Model of consistency to end 2024. 1st= with pacer in recent w'out; major hope. |
| 10 | | 713573 | High Energy | 1 | 30 | Harrison Orange(J) | Bold Camb. 3rd after not getting all favours prior. Yet to win here but consider |
| 11 |  | 4707X1 | Courmayeur | 2 | 30 | Todd Mitchell | Charged home at big odds to win fresh at Camb. Can turn around nil record here. |
| 12 | | 349340 | Matty A | 3 | 30 | Blair Orange | Never a threat from back at Camb. Will enjoy being back here and has claims. |
| Best Bets: Courmayeur (11), Halberg (9), Matty A (12), Walkinonsunshine (6) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Voronov (2-01.2), Courmayeur (2-01.6), Con Grazia Love (2-01.9) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Matty A (12): RD-Off, FD-On, BL-On Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Walkinonsunshine to Robert & Jenna Dunn at Pukekohe | |||||||
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- Race 9
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HYDROFLOW MOBILE PACE
$17,000, 3YO & OLDER R52 TO R61, 2200m
For R52 to R61 pacers. 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 | | 317715 | Sunset Strip | 1 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Gritty Camb. win 2 back then useful after. Draw a boost seeking first win here. |
| 2 |  | 361214 | Spirit Of Waiheke | 2 | Ft | Matthew White | Racing well since her win here back in Feb. Should be very competitive from draw |
| 3 |  | 823566 | Barbarossa | 3 | Ft | David Butcher | Worked mid-race to find the lead last week and run down. Keep safe in combos. |
| 4 | | 431156 | Lincoln La Moose | 4 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Never saw daylight 6 days ago after being outkicked at PN. Thin record here. |
| 5 |  | 773707 | Claude | 5 | Ft | Todd Mitchell | Tidy run at Camb, 4 Apr. Mobile a bonus and he could boost exotics with best. |
| 6 | | 573334 | Wicked Wanda | 6 | Ft | James Stormont | Gate speed on show lately and likely to go forward from wider tonight. Combos. |
| 7 | | 113452 | Greased Lightnin | 7 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Chased hard behind Bettors Anvil at Camb. Should have too much class tonight. |
| 8 | | 216116 | Lord Delmar | 8 | Ft | Harrison Orange(J) | Lost no friends missing out on hat-trick at PN. 1st at6empt here from wide alley |
| Best Bets: Greased Lightnin (7), Spirit Of Waiheke (2), Wicked Wanda (6), Claude (5) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Claude (1-57.0), Wicked Wanda (1-57.7), Sunset Strip (1-58.7) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
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- Race 10
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BOOK NOW FOR OAKS & DERBY NIGHT 25 APR AT ALEX PARK 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 | |
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| 1 |  | 7944 | Aunty Rose | 1 | Ft | Logan Hollis | Closed attractively from the back when last here. Ace draw makes her a live hope |
| 2 | | 532X62 | Tytate | 2 | Ft | Matthew White | Mastered late after doing plenty last week. Looks ready to win from closer alley |
| 3 | | 22X26 | Princess Gracy | 3 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Well beaten after pacing roughly at Camb. Bold resumption and a key runner again |
| 4 |  | 377536 | Stella Maris | 4 | Ft | Jay Abernethy | Failed to spark last week after a sound Camb. placing. Main rivals drawn inside. |
| 5 | | 2297 | Iron Heart | 5 | Ft | Josh Dickie | No danger from tricky alley's in latest assignments. Capable of bouncing back. |
| 6 | | 8 | Big Herb | 6 | Ft | No danger on debut last week and looks stretched by a wider alley tonight. | |
| 7 | | 33446X | Franco Salah | 7 | Ft | Tony Cameron | Did little wrong in opening campaign but yet to place here and draw does hurt. |
| 8 | | 734 | New Kid In Town | 8 | Ft | Sheryl Wigg | Rallied to complete the first 4, 11 Apr. Will need luck from draw; minors best. |
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| 9 |  | Tight Lines | 9 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Tidy enough in trials to need covering on debut tonight despite 2nd row marble. | |
| Best Bets: Tytate (2), Princess Gracy (3), Aunty Rose (1), Iron Heart (5) | |||||||
Runner Index
Allets - Race 6
Arafura - Race 6
Aunty Rose - Race 10
Barbarossa - Race 9
Beside Me - Race 6
Bettors Anvil - Race 5
Big Herb - Race 10
Billy The Kid - Race 3
Bobby - Race 4
Bruntwood Brigade - Race 3
Canadian Lass - Race 1
Carrera Hombre - Race 1
Chase Is On The Case - Race 4
Claude - Race 9
Colin McBride - Race 3
Con Grazia Love - Race 8
Courmayeur - Race 8
Crackerjack - Race 2
Cyclone Sala - Race 7
Dear God - Race 3
Debbie Lincoln - Race 6
Double Parked - Race 1
Dream On Lou - Race 3
Eagle Hanover - Race 8
Fearless - Race 8
Franco Salah - Race 10
Frazzled - Race 7
Got The Chocolates - Race 5
Greased Lightnin - Race 9
Habibti Pat - Race 7
Halberg - Race 8
Happy Hill - Race 2
High Energy - Race 8
Hillbilly - Race 2
Idolou - Race 3
Im Not The Maid - Race 1
Iron Heart - Race 10
Jasinova - Race 8
Kevin Kline - Race 1
Kissmeiloveyou - Race 7
Liaison - Race 8
Lincoln La Moose - Race 9
Lord Delmar - Race 9
Majestic Cracker - Race 2
Mantra - Race 3
Marketplace - Race 5
Matty A - Race 8
Memories - Race 2
Mike Ross - Race 3
Miss Kawaii - Race 4
New Kid In Town - Race 10
Nod Anda Wink - Race 2
Ocean Eyes - Race 7
Onyx Shard - Race 3
Paradise Ali - Race 2
Princess Gracy - Race 10
Princess Of Savoy - Race 1
Quicksilva - Race 2
Redpark Warrior - Race 4
Rewiri Hill - Race 8
Roy Kent - Race 5
Savarna - Race 3
Shes All Legs - Race 2
Spirit Of Waiheke - Race 9
Stella Maris - Race 10
Stella Rouge - Race 6
Sugar Ray Lincoln - Race 5
Sunset Strip - Race 9
Suttle - Race 4
Sweet Maggie Mae - Race 3
The Bettor Deal - Race 1
The Jolly Roger - Race 5
Tight Lines - Race 10
Turn O The Tide - Race 3
Twisted Sister - Race 1
Tyrons Strapping Lad - Race 7
Tytate - Race 10
Voronov - Race 8
Walkinonsunshine - Race 8
Whats Up The Hill - Race 2
Wicked Wanda - Race 9
Without You - Race 6
Words - Race 1
Ya Rite Darl - Race 7
Youretheonethatiwant - Race 6