Auckland Trotting Club Inc
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- Race 1
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HYDROFLOW HANDICAP TROT
$25,000, 3YO & OLDER R40 TO R52 DISCRETIONARY, 2200m
For R40 to R52 trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 552X1 | Youneverknow | 1 | Ft | Tony Cameron | Resumed with gritty victory here, 11 Apr. This is a step up but promising type. | |
| 2 | 54472X | Val Thorens | 2 | Ft | Chris Alford | Back on a new campaign and showed enough last year to warrant combos inclusion. | |
| 3 | 26X130 | Final Approach | 3 | Ft | Todd Mitchell | Had an excuse on Anzac Day following brave placing behind Meant To Be. Win hope. | |
| 4 | 5X3763 | Paramount Lady | 4 | Ft | Blair Orange | Strong 3rd at Wint, 17 Apr. Overall form this campaign tidy; in the minors mix. | |
| 5 | D6D321 | Whats Up The Hill | 5 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Took advantage of a cosy trip to win here, 19 Apr. This harder but trotting well | |
| 6 | 038X68 | Paradise Ali | 6 | Ft | Bernie Hackett | Failed to show up 2 weeks ago here after getting it wrong resuming. Taking notes | |
| 7 | 008640 | High Noon | U1 | Ft | Paul Nairn | Early mistake costly over the 2200m last week. Would need favours to be in this. | |
| 8 | 20476X | Bravehearthighlander | U2 | Ft | John Dunn | Spelled after useful 20 Dec 6th. Tough type who needs covering in a fresh state. | |
| 9 | 3X1179 | Illicit Love | 1 | 10 | Crystal Hackett(J) | Copped a tough trip, 25 Apr. Broke when taking the lane prior. Best goes close. | |
| 10 | 220256 | Voronov | 2 | 10 | Luk Chin | OK without posing a threat last week. Consistent form-line but more is required. | |
| Best Bets: Final Approach (3), Youneverknow (1), Bravehearthighlander (8), Illicit Love (9) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Voronov (2-01.2), Youneverknow (2-05.2), Illicit Love (2-06.1) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: High Noon (7): HH-Off, BL-Off, Paradise Ali (6): BL-On Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Paramount Lady to Jeremy Young at Pukekohe, High Noon to Jim Cole at Pukekohe | |||||||
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- Race 2
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CADUCEUS CLUB AUTUMN FILLIES & MARES SPRINT MOBILE PACE
$25,000, 3YO & OLDER F&M UP TO & INCLUDING R65, 1609m
For up to & including R65 pacing fillies & mares. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 260843 | Clouding Over | 1 | Ft | Jim Cole | Touigh run to place at Camb, 22 Apr following late surge. Combos boost with gaps | |
| 2 | 1211 | Words | 2 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Dead-heated at Camb, 28 Mar. Sure to go forward today and will give a good sight | |
| 3 | 507131 | Ultimate Racy Girl | 3 | Ft | Harrison Orange(J) | Much too good when last here in mid-Feb. Drawn to be a winner again tonight. | |
| 4 | 055420 | Joes Rock | 4 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Early break proved costly, 25 Apr after looking decidedly unlucky at Camb. Place | |
| 5 | 793401 | You Little Beauty | 5 | Ft | David Butcher | Got up in the shadows at Camb, 22 Apr. Consistent mare and in the combos mix. | |
| 6 | 440337 | Mhai Surfer Girl | 6 | Ft | Matthew White | Didn't get a run after being eased back from wide marble, 25 Apr. Major prospect | |
| 7 | 518X11 | General Jen | 7 | Ft | Blair Orange | Reamined unbeaten this campaign with clinical sprint win. Wide draw may not stop | |
| 8 | 4574X4 | Seaclusion | 8 | Ft | James Stormont | Usual tidy resuming run last week. Draw no help but gate speed gives options. | |
| Best Bets: Ultimate Racy Girl (3), General Jen (7), Words (2), Mhai Surfer Girl (6) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: General Jen (1-53.1), Joes Rock (1-53.5), You Little Beauty (1-53.9) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Mhai Surfer Girl (6): BL-Off, SL-On, Seaclusion (8): BL-On Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: General Jen to Matthew White at Clevedon | |||||||
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- Race 3
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IRT YOUNG GUNS 2YO TROTTERS SERIES HEAT 2 MOBILE TROT
$25,000, 2YO, 1700m
For 2-year-old trotters. First 5 placed runners guaranteed automatic selection for the Final should they be nominated. Final $50,000 Group 3 to be run May 9th, 2025.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | Bobby | 1 | Ft | Taitlyn Hanara(J) | Fair debut from this alley, 19 Apr. Can improve enough to pay a dividend tonight | |
| 2 | 5 | Miss Kawaii | 2 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Galloped when back first-up. Drawn nicely here and likely to be better for run. | |
| 3 | Yeah Nah | 3 | Ft | James Stormont | Beaten by stable-mate (#4) in both recent w'out and trial. In the first 4 frame. | ||
| 4 | Te Ahi | 4 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Too slick for #4 in both appearances and looks set for a decent showing on debut | ||
| 5 | 21 | Redpark Warrior | 5 | Ft | Blair Orange | Careered away with win on course debut, 19 Apr. Hard to see beaten once again. | |
| 6 | 2 | Suttle | 6 | Ft | |||
| Best Bets: Redpark Warrior (5), Te Ahi (4), Yeah Nah (3) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Redpark Warrior (2-05.8) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Te Ahi - 1st of 2, Auckland, 24/04/25, 1609m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-08.3, 800m: 63.4, 400m: 30.2, Margins: 2 1/2len. | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Redpark Warrior to Jeremy Young at Pukekohe | |||||||
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- Race 4
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GREG SUGARS - FOND MEMORIES FROM 2024 - R.I.P. - MOBILE PACE
$25,000, 3YO & OLDER R40 TO R52, 2200m
For R40 to R52 pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 656X02 | Billy The Kid | 1 | Ft | Sailesh Abernethy | Better 2nd up run, 19 Apr from this marble. Entitled to full respect once again. | |
| 2 | X30775 | Mike Ross | 2 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Just ok when last here and again lands a handy alley. First 4 fringes with best. | |
| 3 | 179653 | Lukaku | 3 | Ft | Todd Macfarlane | Back in the money returning to Camb, 15 Apr. Record here thin & rough 1st4 hope. | |
| 4 | 835316 | Messenger Buoy | 4 | Ft | |||
| 5 | 85X049 | Bruntwood Brigade | 5 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Couldn't secure a run at the right time last week. Combos booster with some luck | |
| 6 | 744577 | Idolou | 6 | Ft | |||
| 7 | 4727X3 | Double Parked | 7 | Ft | Tony Cameron | Fought well first-up 2 weeks ago and sure to have derived benefit. Major player. | |
| 8 | X12682 | The Bettor Deal | 8 | Ft | Blair Orange | Reeled in after pushing to the lead, 11 Apr. Could apply similar tactics; E/W. | |
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| 9 | 4519X0 | Dear God | 9 | Ft | Jay Abernethy | Eased off a wide gate when resuming here and will need favours from 2nd row. | |
| 10 | 61454X | McKendrick | 10 | Ft | John Dunn | Model of consistency last campaign. Has had a couple of w'outs. Combos include. | |
| 11 | 177152 | Sunset Strip | 11 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Tried hard from the trail behind Greased Lightnin, 19 Apr. Win hope despite draw | |
| Best Bets: Double Parked (7), The Bettor Deal (8), Sunset Strip (11), Billy The Kid (1) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: McKendrick (1-57.3), Sunset Strip (1-58.7), Double Parked (1-59.6) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Bruntwood Brigade (5): P-Off, Mike Ross (2): SL-Off, BL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 5
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BORDER FENCING SERVICES HANDICAP TROT
$25,000, 3YO & OLDER R54 TO R69 DISCRETIONARY, 2200m
For R54 to R69 trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 77111P | Mazeppa | 1 | Ft | Chris Alford | Winning run for new qtrs ended abruptly here, 11 Apr. W'out since; better likely | |
| 2 | 613133 | Hillbilly Blues | 2 | Ft | Todd Mitchell | Sustained bid wide last week earned another 3rd. Sure to play a role in finish. | |
| 3 | 2232X2 | Halberg | 3 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Continued run of minors with resumption 2nd, 19 Sept. A must for all tickets. | |
| 4 | 158108 | Jasinova | 4 | Ft | Luk Chin | Couldn't stick from the trail behind Mighty Logan. This easier but needs better. | |
| 5 | 454564 | Taylad To Use | 5 | Ft | Todd Macfarlane | Solid completing the first 4 last week. Never far off them and in 1st4 equation. | |
| 6 | 370207 | Con Grazia Love | 6 | Ft | Emily Johnson(J) | Made ground without looking a winner 2 weeks ago and can improve on that. Combos | |
| 7 | 211310 | Waterloo Station | 7 | Ft | Bob Butt | Broke having first look at the course last week. Terrific form prior; keep safe. | |
| 8 | 186X00 | Liaison | 8 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Manners lacking in both starts this campaign. Hard to recommend in that form. | |
| 9 | 707X14 | Courmayeur | 1 | 10 | Crystal Hackett(J) | Wilted after working off 30m 2 weeks back. Win prior strong. Represents value. | |
| 10 | 934030 | Matty A | 2 | 10 | Blair Orange | Day ended early, 25 Apr. Stiff 6 days early when denied a run. A bright prospect | |
| 11 | 214795 | American Muscle | 3 | 10 | Tony Cameron | No danger after being held up at Camb, 4 Apr. Record superb here; combos hope. | |
| 12 | 91331X | Bounce N Beyond | 4 | 10 | John Dunn | Gritty end to campaign here, 20 Dec. Two w'out placings and has won fresh before | |
| Best Bets: Matty A (10), Courmayeur (9), Hillbilly Blues (2), Halberg (3) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Courmayeur (2-01.6), Con Grazia Love (2-01.9), Matty A (2-02.4) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Waterloo Station to Jim Cole at Pukekohe | |||||||
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- Race 6
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BRECKON FARMS YOUNG GUNS CARDIGAN BAY STAKES 2YO MOB PACE (Gr1)
$100,000, 2YO COLTS & GELDINGS MOBILE, 1700m
For 2-year-old pacing colts & geldings. Refer series conditions with this programme.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 5 | Rattle My Cage | 1 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Sound introduction to racing last week and big swing in draws here. Combos value | |
| 2 | 2133 | Allamericanplayer | 2 | Ft | Tim Williams | Furthered strong form-line with gutsy 3rd last week. Sure to be competitive here | |
| 3 | 344 | Lookin Snazzy | 3 | Ft | Bob Butt | Solid from two wider alleys of late and gets a chance to play a dividend tonight | |
| 4 | 216 | Andretti(AUS) | 4 | Ft | Blair Orange | Off his game early last week and chased after. Nice win prior and can atone here | |
| 5 | 32 | Fitzroy | 5 | Ft | Chris Alford | Strong behind #6 last week and although wider drawn tonight can push hard again. | |
| 6 | 121 | Fugitive | 6 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Too smart once finding the front 7 days ago. Should go forward again & dominate. | |
| Best Bets: Fugitive (6), Allamericanplayer (2), Andretti(AUS) (4), Fitzroy (5) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Andretti(AUS) (1-55.7), Fugitive (1-55.7), Allamericanplayer (2-02.4) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Lookin Snazzy to Jim Cole at Pukekohe, Fugitive to Derek Balle at Pukekohe | |||||||
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- Race 7
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WHAT THE HILL @ WOODLANDS NORTHERN TROTTING OAKS MOB TROT (Gr3)
$40,000, 3YO FILLIES MOBILE, 2200m
For 3-year-old trotting fillies. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Winning Stakes using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 84X454 | Cyclone Sala | 1 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Had her chance but sound nonetheless here, 19 Apr. Yet to place over this trip. | |
| 2 | 167740 | Luby's Luck | 2 | Ft | Bob Butt | Couldn't take advantage of the trail last week. Unlucky previous so can't ignore | |
| 3 | 2X3225 | Frazzled | 3 | Ft | Riley Harrison(J) | Stuck well after working from wide gate last week. Earlier form top-notch. E/W. | |
| 4 | 0442X3 | Ocean Eyes | 4 | Ft | Scott Phelan | First-up run here had plenty of merit. Natural improvement makes her a live hope | |
| 5 | 4360X5 | Queen Kizen | 5 | Ft | Chris Alford | Stable change since battling away at Add, 28 Mar. Capable & sure to be supported | |
| 6 | 55X814 | Ya Rite Darl | 6 | Ft | John Dunn | Too sharp over 1700m here 2 back and tidy behind Meant To Be since. Clear hope. | |
| 7 | 131X73 | Habibti Pat | 7 | Ft | Blair Orange | Terrific 3rd last week here after breaking in first look at Alex Park. Top pick. | |
| 8 | 050802 | Senior Constable Liz | U1 | Ft | Harrison Orange(J) | Earned her first cheque in start 11 at Camb. Faces a stern test here from unruly | |
| Best Bets: Habibti Pat (7), Ya Rite Darl (6), Frazzled (3), Ocean Eyes (4) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Ocean Eyes (2-05.6) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Senior Constable Liz (8): NW-Off, FD-Off, RD-On Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Habibti Pat to John Dickie at Clevedon, Senior Constable Liz to Sean McCaffrey at Tamahere | |||||||
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- Race 8
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GALLAGHER INSURANCE DELIGHTFUL LADY CLASSIC YG 2YOF MOB PACE (Gr2)
$70,000, 2YO FILLIES MOBILE, 1700m
For 2-year-old pacing fillies. Refer series conditions with this programme.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 645 | Cool For Cats | 1 | Ft | John Dunn | Big run after copping a check last week. Drawn to offer plenty of cheek tonight. | |
| 2 | 212 | Alecto | 2 | Ft | Chris Alford | Got within 1/2 of Ripples,25 Apr after a home turn check. Drawn to turn tables. | |
| 3 | 28 | River | 3 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Knocked over at the 300m last week from back on markers. Combos include. | |
| 4 | 349 | Spirit Of Tupelo | 4 | Ft | Todd Mitchell | Chances ended at the home turn last week. OK in previous couple but needs more. | |
| 5 | 417 | The Queens Gambit | 5 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Broke when in the trail 7 days ago following easy win here. Best version needed. | |
| 6 | 3 | War Cry | 6 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Closed nicely to share 3rd last week. Wider alley tonight and will require luck. | |
| 7 | 6 | Time For Change | 7 | Ft | David Butcher | OK after copping interference at the turn 7 days ago. Draw won't help chances. | |
| 8 | 3 | Olympic Ko | 8 | Ft | Tony Cameron | Bold late when clear on debut and drawn to settle back again. Tris & first 4s. | |
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| 9 | 111 | Ripples | 9 | Ft | Blair Orange | Held on after dictating in NZ debut, Anzac Day. 2nd row draw evens things up. | |
| Best Bets: Alecto (2), Ripples (9), Cool For Cats (1), River (3) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Alecto (1-56.6), Ripples (1-58.0), The Queens Gambit (1-58.4) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Horse Movements: The Queens Gambit to Derek Balle at Pukekohe, Ripples to Mark & Nathan Purdon at Matamata | |||||||
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- Race 9
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ROY PURDON MEMORIAL HANDICAP PACE (Gr1)
$100,000, DISCRETIONARY, 2200m
For all pacers. Please Note: This race has a maximum back mark of 10m.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 965514 | We Walk By Faith | 1 | Ft | Matthew White | Fought hard to register 4th last week and with a clean step can remain in play. | |
| 2 | 036857 | Sooner The Bettor | 2 | Ft | Scott Phelan | Fair to middling over the mile in latest attempts. Stand record good; place hope | |
| 3 | 2X8416 | Cos I Can | U1 | Ft | Monika Ranger(J) | Racing well and if he can manufacture a safe getaway is a fringe 1st 4 prospect. | |
| 4 | 124735 | Rakero Rocket | U2 | Ft | Gavin Smith | Has secured the trail in last 2 runs & raced well Combos with his best beginning | |
| 5 | 151086 | Jolimont | U3 | Ft | David Butcher | Has compiled a tidy record over this trip but would need to lift on recent runs. | |
| 6 | 162652 | Mo'unga | 1 | 10 | Robbie Close | Went close again last week. Superb standing start stats make him the one to beat | |
| 7 | 181103 | Don't Stop Dreaming | 2 | 10 | Craig Ferguson | Bounced back from Camb. failure with bold 3rd last week. In the equastion again. | |
| 8 | 346621 | Republican Party | 3 | 10 | Carter Dalgety(J) | Clung on for deserved victory last week. Rates highly despite thin 2200m record. | |
| 9 | X89127 | Chase A Dream | U1 | 10 | Blair Orange | Off the unruly in first stand attempt tonight. This trip suits better; start key | |
| Best Bets: Mo'unga (6), Republican Party (8), Chase A Dream (9), We Walk By Faith (1) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Mo'unga (1-58.1), Sooner The Bettor (1-58.9) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Horse Movements: We Walk By Faith to Matthew White at Clevedon, Rakero Rocket to Matthew White at Clevedon, Mo'unga to Jeremy Young at Pukekohe, Don't Stop Dreaming to Matthew White at Clevedon | |||||||
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- Race 10
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REHARVEST ROWE CUP FFA TROT (Gr1)
$200,000, FFA, 3200m
For all trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 0X1135 | Bet N Win | 1 | Ft | Bob Butt | Missed last week when not 100%. Quality trotter who broke this trip in Dominion. | |
| 2 | 286X21 | Mighty Logan | 2 | Ft | John Dunn | Justified inspired support to blitz them last week. Can improve on Dominion 3rd. | |
| 3 | 632837 | Tu Tangata | 3 | Ft | Paul Nairn | Put in a solid shift last week returning to Akld. Twice-placed over 3200m. Spice | |
| 4 | 111273 | One Over All | 4 | Ft | Gavin Smith | Stuck well over shorter journey last week. Throw into combos on overall record. | |
| 5 | 726221 | Faith In Manchester | 5 | Ft | Todd Mitchell | Simply too tough for rivals last week. Won't flinch over extreme trip; must have | |
| 6 | 144650 | Midnight Dash | 6 | Ft | Craig Ferguson | Ended his and stable-mate's hopes last week at start. Should be safely held here | |
| 7 | 144224 | Queen Elida | 7 | Ft | Chris Alford | Outkicked last week from the breeze. The trip shouldn't be an issue. Keep safe. | |
| 8 | 112749 | Not As Promised | 8 | Ft | Nathan Dawson | Trotted roughly a week ago here. Will need to show his best to figure tonight. | |
| 9 | X63132 | Mr Love | 9 | Ft | Matthew White | In superb form and had excuses in only other 3200m attempt. Tris/1st 4s tonight. | |
| 10 | 192166 | Oscar Bonavena | 10 | Ft | Blair Orange | Ran home with purpose last week. 2023 Dominion winner and an obvious danger. | |
| 11 | 132410 | Muscle Mountain | 11 | Ft | Ben Hope | Million-dollar trotter whose race ended early , 25 Apr. Can improve 3200m record | |
| Best Bets: Mighty Logan (2), Oscar Bonavena (10), Muscle Mountain (11), Faith In Manchester (5) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Oscar Bonavena (2-05.4), Mr Love (2-07.1) [races greater or equal 2800m] | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Bet N Win to Steve & Amanda Telfer at Papakura, Tu Tangata to Jim Cole at Pukekohe, One Over All to Adrienne Matthews at Waiuku, Midnight Dash to John Dickie at Clevedon, Queen Elida to Michelle Wallis & Bernie Hackett at Waiuku, Not As Promised to Steve & Amanda Telfer at Papakura, Mr Love to John Dickie at Clevedon, Muscle Mountain to John Dickie at Clevedon | |||||||
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- Race 11
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MICO PLUMBING & PIPELINES MOBILE PACE
$25,000, R55 TO R73, 2200m
For R55 to R73 pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 11463X | Always Be Mattie | 1 | Ft | |||
| 2 | 143172 | Always B You | 2 | Ft | John Dunn | Collared late by #6 last week and a sound place option from handier alley. | |
| 3 | 442467 | Mr Kaplan | 3 | Ft | Blair Orange | Back north after winning 3 at Add. Knows her way around here & can't be ignored | |
| 4 | 12452X | Jeremiah | 4 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Performed with distinction last campaign. Twice a winner first-up; hard to beat. | |
| 5 | 433069 | Little Spike | 5 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Weakened after facing the breeze last week. 5 wins this trip but needs his best. | |
| 6 | 422131 | The Surfer | 6 | Ft | Bob Butt | Showed lick off the gate to lead/trail last week. In great touch and quin must. | |
| Best Bets: Jeremiah (4), The Surfer (6), Always B You (2), Mr Kaplan (3) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Little Spike (1-56.6), Always B You (1-56.7), The Surfer (1-56.9) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||