Auckland Trotting Club Inc
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- Race 1
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WOODLANDS STUD - METRO PACERS FINAL MOBILE PACE
$35,000, 3YO & OLDER UP TO & INCLUDING R53, 2200m
For up to & including R53 pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes numbering sequentially from 1. Eligible to nominate, horses who ran in the Heats on 17th April 2026. Should a horse win both a Heat and the Final, the Final will be plenty free. Final limited to 12 starters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 223672 | Prince Lincoln | 1 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Reeled in by the lane horse last week. Likely to adopt similar tactics so cover. | |
| 2 | 6X2787 | McKendrick | 2 | Ft | Had more to give a week ago here. From same alley can add spice with better luck | ||
| 3 | 251X85 | Gotta Go Miki | 3 | Ft | Logan Hollis | Closed with purpose late after being held up, 17 Apr. In the minors mix from 3. | |
| 4 | 149618 | Muchacho | 4 | Ft | Found line nicely last week from 2nd row. One of many win options in open field. | ||
| 5 | 018432 | Rushkinoff | 5 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Form-line trending well and if he can land a good spot early could go close. | |
| 6 | 628213 | Waltzing With Miki | 6 | Ft | Benjamin Butcher | Gallant effort to place last week following Ruak success. Don't ignore in combos | |
| 7 | 812144 | Midfrew Lando | 7 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Sound without threatening to win last week. Promising type and has claims again. | |
| 8 | 432615 | Bettor Reaction | 8 | Ft | Matthew White | Late dab 7 days ago backcing up Camb success. Draw no help but don't discount. | |
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| 9 | 04X831 | Mick Konstantin | 9 | Ft | Jay Abernethy | Landed the perfect trip from inside 2nd row last week. Same scenario may happen. | |
| 10 | 715356 | Midfrew Lucre | 10 | Ft | Did a good job from 2nd row a week ago here and never far away. Exotics blow-out | ||
| 11 | 3129X7 | Colonel Lincoln | 11 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Resumed solidly last week and sure to be improved. Another who can play at odds. | |
| 12 | 433731 | Words | 12 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Proved too fast after showing usual gate speed last week. Rough swing in draws. | |
| Best Bets: Mick Konstantin (9), Muchacho (4), Gotta Go Miki (3), Prince Lincoln (1) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Mick Konstantin (1-56.5), Bettor Reaction (1-56.6), Words (1-56.9) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Prince Lincoln (1): BL-On Legend | |||||||
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BRECKON FARMS - METRO TROTTERS FINAL MOBILE TROT
$35,000, UP TO & INCLUDING R54, 2200m
For up to & including R54 trotters. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes numbering sequentially from 1. Eligible to nominate, horses who ran in the Heats on 17th April 2026. Should a horse win both a Heat and the Final, the Final will be plenty free. Final limited to 12 starters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 352334 | Trifolium | 1 | Ft | Stout again last week and always a solid place option. Throw into your multiples | ||
| 2 | 534773 | Barsukov | 2 | Ft | Luk Chin | Run down from a wider draw 7 days ago here. Expect similar tactics to be adopted | |
| 3 | 971953 | Happy Hill | 3 | Ft | Bernie Hackett | Tidy after being held up last week. Form good enough to pay a dividend tonight. | |
| 4 | X29192 | Son Of The Cleaner | 4 | Ft | Michelle Wallis | Mixing his Northern form but best would go close tonight. One of many chances. | |
| 5 | 2271P6 | Hillbilly | 5 | Ft | Emily Johnson(J) | Raced wide a long way out, 17 Apr. Support likely again from a closer marble. | |
| 6 | 867X04 | Manchester's Moment | 6 | Ft | Todd Mitchell | Gathered in a week ago from similar alley. Sure to push forward again; first 4s. | |
| 7 | 156571 | Aldebaran Redwood | 7 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Dominant win in lesser company a week ago. Capable of playing a minor part here. | |
| 8 | 799765 | Sans Au Revoir | 8 | Ft | Roydon Downey | Just battling in her races and faces a stiff task from this marble. Taking notes | |
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| 9 | 612882 | Two Francs | 9 | Ft | Lyn Neal | Bold run to land 2nd last week. Follows stable-mate and looking to escape pegs. | |
| 10 | 622426 | Santapazienza | 10 | Ft | Harrison Orange(J) | Couldn't capitalise on a nice trip in transit last week. Needing more from alley | |
| 11 | 851134 | Crazy | 11 | Ft | Found line well from the rear last week. Will be looking to unleash late tonight | ||
| 12 | 484523 | Bravehearthighlander | 12 | Ft | Jacob Dunn(J) | Fought hard for another placing a week ago here. Can't be discounted in combos. | |
| 13 | X11011 | Final Approach | 13 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Did all the work and still won with ease, 17 Apr. Hard to contain in this form. | |
| Best Bets: Final Approach (13), Son Of The Cleaner (4), Crazy (11), Two Francs (9) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Bravehearthighlander (2-00.0), Crazy (2-00.1), Final Approach (2-00.2) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
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CADUCEUS CLUB 'BONUS' 3YO FILLIES MOBILE PACE
$20,000, 3YO FILLIES, 1700m
For all 3-year-old pacing fillies. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Winning Stakes numbering sequentially from 1. For further Information regarding the Caduceus Club Bonus that is attached to this Race please see Special Condition No. 5.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 21X823 | Black Beauty | 1 | Ft | Matthew White | Game off a wide alley last week. Draws the ace tonight and that's enough for us. | |
| 2 | 34201 | Miss Cherokee | 2 | Ft | David Butcher | Too slick from the inside alley to score here, 27 Mar. This tougher; minors best | |
| 3 | 1X3750 | Time For Change | 3 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Early gallop put paid to hopes at Camb, 10 Apr. Others look better options here. | |
| 4 | 124225 | Queen Lizzy | 4 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Solid behind Ripples, 10 Apr following brace of 2nd's. Looks a major danger here | |
| 5 | 5X3166 | Alecto | 5 | Ft | Useful Camb run following 4.5L 6th here. Capable of figuring with the right trip | ||
| 6 | 130X02 | Shezsofast | 6 | Ft | Fought strongly from the breeze at Camb, 16 Apr. Wide marble to overcome tonight | ||
| 7 | 140X63 | Wat Next | 7 | Ft | Bold attempt, 10 Apr improving nicely on resumption here. Must be included again | ||
| 8 | 2X2511 | Lulana | U1 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Made it two straight at Camb stalling Black Beauty, 2 Apr. Off unruly but threat | |
| Best Bets: Black Beauty (1), Lulana (8), Queen Lizzy (4), Wat Next (7) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Shezsofast (1-56.2), Alecto (1-56.6), Time For Change (1-57.1) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Time For Change (3): RD-On Legend | |||||||
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IRT YOUNG GUNS 2YO PRELUDE MOBILE TROT
$30,000, 2YO, 1700m
For 2-year-old trotters. Selection for the Final (8 May 2026) will be determined as follows: the first five official placegetters in the Prelude will automatically qualify for selection, if nominated for the Young Guns Easton Light Classic Group 1 $100,000 (8 May 2026). The balance of the field will be selected by the HRNZ Bureau. To contest the Young Guns Easton Light Classic a trotter NEED NOT contest the Prelude but must be qualified and passed from the mobile start.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 11 | Apollo Eleven | 1 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Remained unbeaten holding out #4 last week from wide alley. Can land hat-trick. | |
| 2 | Power Station | 2 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Debuts tonight on the back of useful trials. Sure to carry support out of stable | ||
| 3 | D | Duke Of Bourbon | 3 | Ft | Scott Phelan | Broke when looking to challenge last week. Chance to bounce back from close draw | |
| 4 | 22 | T K Supersonic | 4 | Ft | Fought bravely for his promoted 2nd last week. Obvious quin-1st4 option tonight. | ||
| 5 | 15 | Royal Monarch | 5 | Ft | John Dunn | Smart win first-up then never happy, 10 Apr. Clearly has the game to take this. | |
| 6 | 4 | Sharden Aye | 6 | Ft | Solid from wide marble on debut. No luck again in draw; first 4 fringes again. | ||
| Best Bets: Apollo Eleven (1), Royal Monarch (5), Duke Of Bourbon (3), T K Supersonic (4) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Apollo Eleven (2-02.9), Royal Monarch (2-05.8) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Duke Of Bourbon - 1st of 3, Auckland, 08/04/26, 1609m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-07.9, 800m: 63.6, 400m: 31.5, Margins: 3 1/4len, 2 1/2len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Duke Of Bourbon (3): BL-Off, Royal Monarch (5): RD-Off, BL-Off, FD-On Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: T K Supersonic to Matthew White at Clevedon, Royal Monarch to Robert & Jenna Dunn at Pukekohe | |||||||
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LINCOLN FARMS MOBILE PACE
$20,000, 3YO & OLDER C,G&E UP TO & INCLUDING R61, 2200m
For up to & including R61 pacing colts,geldings & entires. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes numbering sequentially from 1.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 1X3526 | Signman | 1 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Worked at Camb and solid after. Prior run here was bold behind Jumal. Draw helps | |
| 2 | 6X311X | Seaside Boss | 2 | Ft | Ended last campaign with impressive pair of wins here. W'out 2nd; must keep safe | ||
| 3 | 6PX275 | Mako | 3 | Ft | Stiff from his 2nd row alley, 2 Apr. Can show his best from handy marble tonight | ||
| 4 | 254629 | The Jolly Roger | 4 | Ft | Jacob Dunn(J) | No luck in 10 Apr Camb attempt. In good touch and deserves to be included here. | |
| 5 | 459X72 | Sugar Ray Lincoln | 5 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Closed boldly for 2nd over sprint last week. This suits better & adds to puzzle. | |
| 6 | 198811 | Lincoln Wave | 6 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Caused a boilover winning at Camb making it 4 form 7. Can't b discounted tonight | |
| 7 | 517412 | Cyclone Rebel | 7 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Stung late by #6 a fortnight ago. Strong performer and can overcome wide alley. | |
| 8 | 853621 | Leo Lincoln | 8 | Ft | Harrison Orange(J) | Back in the iwnners circle with professional Camb win. Drawn to need favours. | |
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| 9 | 353321 | Louezyana | 9 | Ft | Benjamin Butcher | Too sharp for lesser-graded rivals, 176 Apr. Chance again with luck from 2nd row | |
| 10 | 534618 | Beta Prepare | 10 | Ft | Kate Coppins(J) | OK in 10 Apr runafter all-the-way win 8 days earlier. Can boost exotics tonight. | |
| 11 | 956373 | Hooray Henry | 11 | Ft | David Butcher | Bold attempt from the trail last week. Will need to work harder here; multiples. | |
| Best Bets: Mako (3), Cyclone Rebel (7), The Jolly Roger (4), Signman (1) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Mako (1-56.1), Cyclone Rebel (1-56.2), Hooray Henry (1-56.3) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
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- Race 6
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H R FISKEN & SONS ANZAC CUP FFA (STAND) TROT (Gr1)
$100,000, FFA, 2200m
For all trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 621113 | Higher Power | 1 | Ft | Harrison Orange(J) | Couldn't quite make it 4 on the bounce, 27 Mar but lost no admirers. Major hope. | |
| 2 | 111746 | Hillbilly Blues | 2 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Got things wrong, 2 Apr after tough trip prior. Commands total respect from draw | |
| 3 | 212351 | Walkinonsunshine | 3 | Ft | Returns to scene of 4 triumps following slick Add victory. Likely to offer value | ||
| 4 | 142634 | Midnight Dash | 4 | Ft | Moderate record here but racing well so consider for thin end of 1st 4s tonight. | ||
| 5 | 423214 | Meant To Be | 5 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Too sharp beaten Oscar when last here and solid since. Strong showing expected. | |
| 6 | 426235 | Oscar Bonavena | 6 | Ft | Mark Purdon | Nice Camb attempts behind the Aussies and terrific distance stats. Must include. | |
| 7 | 132995 | Empire City | 7 | Ft | Tony Cameron | Manners off in recent attempts up North. Needing plenty to go her way tonight. | |
| 8 | 215312 | Mr Love | 8 | Ft | Ben Hope | Best of #3's rivals, 10 Apr and yet to miss a cheque here. Cover on combo bets. | |
| 9 | 178346 | Ya Rite Darl | U1 | Ft | John Dunn | Not far from the placegetters at Camb after a solid effort behind Gus. First 4s. | |
| Best Bets: Meant To Be (5), Hillbilly Blues (2), Higher Power (1), Oscar Bonavena (6) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Oscar Bonavena (2-00.5), Higher Power (2-00.9), Hillbilly Blues (2-03.1) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Empire City to Tony Herlihy at Papakura | |||||||
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- Race 7
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DAWSON HARFORD TAYLOR MILE MOBILE PACE (Gr1)
$100,000, FFA, 1609m
For all pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | X11114 | Doo You Want Me | 1 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Fought well behind The Janitor in first defeat this campaign. Rough place hopes. | |
| 2 | 3X4367 | We Walk By Faith | 2 | Ft | Blair Orange | OK behind the champ, 10 Apr after tidy run earlier. Draw aids place hopes here. | |
| 3 | 131122 | Sooner The Bettor | 3 | Ft | Harrison Orange(J) | Just thwarted over this trip at Camb, 2 Apr. Likely to give a good sight again. | |
| 4 | 212211 | The Lazarus Effect | 4 | Ft | Bob Butt | Too swift when last here and returns on back of trial win. Major player tonight. | |
| 5 | 148X94 | Captain Sampson | 5 | Ft | Fought oon in lesser company at Camb, 10 Apr. Hard to see threatening this field | ||
| 6 | 237476 | Republican Party | 6 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | NZ Cup winner looking to recapture best form. Tricky alley to work from. Roughie | |
| 7 | 342179 | Better Knuckle Up | 7 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | No luck at Camb following solid effort here. Draw hurts and he looks contained. | |
| 8 | 161243 | Swayzee | 8 | Ft | Cameron Hart | Huge effort to finish 3rd behind compatriot, 10 Apr. Visitor's draw may not stop | |
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| 9 | 12X111 | Got The Chocolates | 9 | Ft | John Dunn | Has won here and he brings a stellar form-line back North. Danger if gaps appear | |
| 10 | 225852 | Akuta | 10 | Ft | Mark Purdon | Best of Leap To Fame's rivals with late close, 10 Apr. Seeking similar from draw | |
| Best Bets: Swayzee (8), Got The Chocolates (9), The Lazarus Effect (4), Sooner The Bettor (3) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: We Walk By Faith (1-51.6), Got The Chocolates (1-51.7), Akuta (1-51.8) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: The Lazarus Effect - 1st of 5, Ashburton, 14/04/26, 2400m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-58.6, 800m: 53.7, 400m: 25.8, Margins: 6 len, 4 len, 3/4len. | |||||||
| Horse Movements: We Walk By Faith to Matthew White at Clevedon, Republican Party to Derek & Neita Balle at Pukekohe, Swayzee to Mark Jones at Pukekohe | |||||||
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NZB STANDARDBRED 3YO TROTTERS HARNESS MILLION MOB TROT (Listed)
$75,000, 3YO MOBILE, 2200m
For 3-year-old trotters. Refer NZ Sirs Stakes for full race conditions. Stakes breakdown to be determined by the number of starters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 3233X1 | Who's Ya Daddy | 1 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Impressive resumption last week and he can kick on from the ace marble tonight. | |
| 2 | 26 | Tattica | 2 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Game debut but got things wrong 2nd up at Camb. First 4 hope in small field here | |
| 3 | 1211XD | Kyvalley Ray | 3 | Ft | Blair Orange | Broke after finding the trail at Camb. Dominant last campaign and looks the one. | |
| 4 | 1X11 | Our Col | 4 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Still unbeaten after proving too sharp at Camb. Can capitalise on any mistakes. | |
| 5 | D65X15 | Save A Prayer | U1 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Broke facing the breeze, 10 Apr following easy resumption win. In the minors mix | |
| Best Bets: Kyvalley Ray (3), Our Col (4), Who's Ya Daddy (1), Save A Prayer (5) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Our Col (1-58.7), Save A Prayer (1-59.5), Who's Ya Daddy (2-01.2) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Who's Ya Daddy to Sammy Kilgour at Clevedon, Kyvalley Ray to Matthew White at Clevedon | |||||||
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CLASSIQUE LANDSCAPERS AUTUMN MARES SPRINT MOB PACE
$40,000, 4YO & OLDER MARES FFA MOBILE, 1609m
For all 4yo-&-older pacing mares. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating numbering sequentially from 1.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 155256 | Spiritual Bliss | 1 | Ft | Harrison Orange(J) | Has worked plenty in recent attempts and should benefit from the ace here. Cover | |
| 2 | 323035 | Mhai Surfer Girl | 2 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Did a decent job behind Francent, 10 Apr. Nice swing in draws here; quins-1st 4s | |
| 3 | 471778 | Lady Of The Light | 3 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | No dash since her latest win and would need to show more despite closer alley. | |
| 4 | 10X342 | Tytate | 4 | Ft | Matthew White | 3 strong races to start new campaign and sure to push forward. Major contender. | |
| 5 | 133113 | Princess Gracy | 5 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Bold attempt behind #6, 10 Apr and continues to race with real purpose. Include. | |
| 6 | 188231 | Francent | 6 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Dominant after working to the front at Camb. Should claim another win tonight. | |
| Best Bets: Francent (6), Tytate (4), Princess Gracy (5), Mhai Surfer Girl (2) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Princess Gracy (1-52.0), Mhai Surfer Girl (1-54.1), Francent (1-54.3) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Princess Gracy (5): BL-On Legend | |||||||
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NATIONAL STYLE STAKES - FRIDAY 1 MAY MOBILE PACE
$20,000, NON-WINNERS 2YO & OLDER, 2200m
For 2yo-&-older pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 0 | Lucky As | 1 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | No dash in 16 Apr debut with limited support. Lands the ace tonight so consider. | |
| 2 | 25724 | Layton David | 2 | Ft | Racing well and grabs a closer marble to work from tonight. Live hope from draw. | ||
| 3 | 4042X2 | Life Less Ordinary | 3 | Ft | Lyn Neal | Run down from wider alley first-up, 2 Apr. Should be on speed again and big hope | |
| 4 | 264755 | Valerei | 4 | Ft | David Butcher | Solid without threatening in latest outings. Will need favours to return a divvy | |
| 5 | 370453 | Magenta | 5 | Ft | Alicia Harrison(J) | Strong behind stable-mate at Ruak and not far off maiden win. Keep very safe. | |
| 6 | 563353 | Rivergirl Bella | 6 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Showed gate speed at Camb and secured another placing. Wider marble tonight. | |
| 7 | 35X7D | Jessie Lincoln | 7 | Ft | Harrison Orange(J) | Big run at Camb after missing the start, only to be dq'ed. Can make amends here. | |
| 8 | 55X720 | Dolly Parton | 8 | Ft | Sailesh Abernethy | Pulled a flat tyre, 10 Apr after bold attempt prior. Draw no help; first 4 spice | |
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| 9 | Night Moves | 9 | Ft | Winner of recent trial and w'out but tricky alley for tonight's debut. Blow-out. | |||
| 10 | 477 | Dream Light | 10 | Ft | Had no response when headed at Camb. Broke here prior; watch market moves. | ||
| 11 | 39X433 | War Cry | 11 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Game 3rd a week ago here after early mistake. Will carry strong support again. | |
| 12 | Marylynes Boy | 12 | Ft | Jacob Dunn(J) | Solid in recent w'outs but finds a tough race to debut in. Risking from the draw | ||
| 13 | 4X6496 | Midnight Betty | 13 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Sound attempt here last week but cops a rough alley to deal with. Stretched. | |
| Best Bets: Jessie Lincoln (7), Layton David (2), Life Less Ordinary (3), Magenta (5) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Night Moves - 1st of 6, Auckland, 14/04/26, 2050m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-38.3, 800m: 61.1, 400m: 28.1, Margins: 14 len, 1/2len, deadheat. | |||||||