Auckland Trotting Club Inc
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- Race 1
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SUMMIT ULTRA MOBILE PACE
$20,000, 3YO & OLDER R40 TO R42, 1700m
For R40 to R42 pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating numbering sequentially from 1.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 51X852 | Gotta Go Miki | 1 | Ft | Logan Hollis | Bold bid when last here and can offer cheek late with a pegs run. Combos include | |
| 2 | 324218 | Always Be Kind | 2 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Got back from 2nd row draw last week and found line OK once clear. Exotics spice | |
| 3 | 215065 | Nymbal | 3 | Ft | |||
| 4 | 367202 | Prince Lincoln | 4 | Ft | Harrison Orange(J) | Back in business when narrowly missing last week. Can be prominent again; E/W. | |
| 5 | 165X5 | Imposing Sea | 5 | Ft | Benjamin Butcher | Will have derived plenty from his resumption 7 days ago. Same marble; live hope. | |
| 6 | 81 | Secret Beach | 6 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Capitalised on a cushy trip to score at Camb. No luck on debut here. Tricky draw | |
| 7 | 415926 | Big Herb | 7 | Ft | Jacob Dunn(J) | Purposeful late a week ago here off a rough draw. Needing luck again from marble | |
| 8 | 821377 | Waltzing With Miki | 8 | Ft | David Butcher | Has done little wrong since winning and can work in his races. Don't discount. | |
| Best Bets: Imposing Sea (5), Prince Lincoln (4), Always Be Kind (2), Gotta Go Miki (1) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Waltzing With Miki (1-56.4), Big Herb (1-56.6), Gotta Go Miki (1-58.0) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
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- Race 2
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CLASSIQUE LANDSCAPERS HANDICAP TROT
$25,000, R40 TO R65 DISCRETIONARY, 2200m
For R40 to R65 trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 976593 | Sans Au Revoir | 1 | Ft | Roydon Downey | Tried hard from the markers last week in return to form. Place hope with similar | |
| 2 | 67X043 | Manchester's Moment | 2 | Ft | Todd Mitchell | Placed behind #11 here, 24 Apr showing further improvement this time in. Combos. | |
| 3 | 355225 | Tu Tangata | 3 | Ft | Paul Nairn | Didn't race up to public expectation last week in course debut. Can't be risked. | |
| 4 | 242644 | Santapazienza | 4 | Ft | Harrison Orange(J) | Stuck to his task when less than 3L from last week's winner from parked. Respect | |
| 5 | 6X5613 | Chesinov | 5 | Ft | Luk Chin | Camb winner mid-April & good since there. Rough hope back at Alex Park tonight, | |
| 6 | 906767 | Dark Ghana | 6 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Manners costly at PN following Add miss. Would need to show his best in this. | |
| 7 | 019823 | Hill Billie Bundy | 1 | 10 | Peter Ferguson | Nice placing behind Kawatiri Trev, 1 May. Just missed prior at Camb so consider. | |
| 8 | 722912 | Voronov | 2 | 10 | Emily Johnson(J) | Tracked last week's impressive winner and led the chase. Safe beginner; 1st 4s. | |
| 9 | X11011 | Final Approach | 1 | 20 | Crystal Hackett(J) | Beaten just once in 5 starts this campaign and despite the handicap looks hard. | |
| 10 | 562297 | Taylad To Use | 2 | 20 | Todd Macfarlane | Unable to spark a week ago after similar at Camb. Happy taking notes tonight. | |
| 11 | 452314 | Bravehearthighlander | U1 | 20 | Jacob Dunn(J) | Worked from the breeze for majority last week and outkicked. Full respect again. | |
| 12 | X31415 | Magic Dash | 1 | 35 | Tony Cameron | In good touch since resuming bagging two wins. Tough mark but can't ignore. | |
| Best Bets: Final Approach (9), Bravehearthighlander (11), Tu Tangata (3), Santapazienza (4) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Voronov (2-01.2), Bravehearthighlander (2-02.5), Magic Dash (2-03.0) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Tu Tangata to Adrienne Matthews at Waiuku | |||||||
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- Race 3
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HYDROFLOW MOBILE PACE
$20,000, NON-WINNERS 2YO & OLDER, 2200m
For 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 | 0 | Night Moves | 1 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Run down after working overtime to find the front on debut. Major player from 1. | |
| 2 | 05 | Lucky As | 2 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Fought solidly from the pegs in first look here, 24 Apr. Draw aids place chances | |
| 3 | 344749 | Soundshell | 3 | Ft | Logan Hollis | Will appreciate front-row draw after adequate recent attempts. Can boost combos. | |
| 4 | 475576 | Valerei | 4 | Ft | David Butcher | Not a long way off winner 2 back but just battled last Fri. Needing favours here | |
| 5 | Omaha Lincoln | 5 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Home in 59.1 to stall rival winning 29 Apr trial. Market watch from middle alley | ||
| 6 | 7X0 | Mickey Holler | 6 | Ft | Seth Hill(J) | Had plenty of friends off a horror alley last week. Pay to throw into multiples. | |
| 7 | 5 | Triple Down | 7 | Ft | Luke McCarthy | Pass-mark on debut at Camb from inside 2nd row. Likely to need luck again here. | |
| 8 | 4745X5 | Lookin Snazzy | 8 | Ft | Bob Butt | OK in last week's resumption but from the outside marble looks safely contained. | |
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| 9 | 37972X | Hearts N Aces | 9 | Ft | Benjamin Butcher | Last campaign ended with a bold 2nd at Camb. W;out 3rds but seeking gaps fresh. | |
| 10 | MacLeod | 10 | Ft | Mark Purdon | Unbeaten in recent w'outs and with any luck from the 2nd row looks awfully hard. | ||
| Best Bets: MacLeod (10), Night Moves (1), Soundshell (3), Lucky As (2) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Omaha Lincoln - 1st of 2, Auckland, 29/04/26, 1609m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-01.0, 800m: 59.1, 400m: 29.1, Margins: nose. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Lookin Snazzy (8): P-Off, Mickey Holler (6): BL-On, Night Moves (1): ACD-On Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Mickey Holler to Logan Hollis & Shane Robertson at Pukekohe, Lookin Snazzy to Adrienne Matthews at Waiuku | |||||||
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- Race 4
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IRT YOUNG GUNS EASTON LIGHT CLASSIC MOBILE TROT (Gr1)
$100,000, 2YO, 1700m
For 2-year-old trotters. Selection for the Final will be determined as follows: the first five official placegetters in the Prelude (24 April 2026) will automatically qualify for selection, if nominated for the Young Guns Easton Light Classic Group 1 $100,000 (8 May 2026). 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 113 | Apollo Eleven | 1 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Tasted defeat for first time here, 24 Apr after leading. Likely to attempt same. | |
| 2 | 152 | Royal Monarch | 2 | Ft | John Dunn | Looked the goods winning on debut and course debut here was bold. Bright chance. | |
| 3 | 23 | Ellie Diamond | 3 | Ft | Dylan Ferguson | Good from markers runs in two career starts. Needed on combo tickets once again. | |
| 4 | 6 | Power Station | 4 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Got things all wrong first-up, 24 Apr. Capable of better but a risky proposition | |
| 5 | 44 | Sharden Aye | 5 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Couldn't stick a fortnight ago after sound debut. Requiring plenty of favours. | |
| 6 | 225 | T K Supersonic | 6 | Ft | Matthew White | Bold run behind #1 3 weeks ago before manners let him down a week later. Combos. | |
| 7 | D1 | Duke Of Bourbon | 7 | Ft | Scott Phelan | Proved superior a fortnight ago and draw unlikely to stop a repeat showing here. | |
| Best Bets: Duke Of Bourbon (7), Royal Monarch (2), Apollo Eleven (1), T K Supersonic (6) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Duke Of Bourbon (2-00.8), Apollo Eleven (2-02.9), Royal Monarch (2-05.8) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: T K Supersonic (6): RD-On Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Royal Monarch to Robert & Jenna Dunn at Pukekohe, T K Supersonic to Matthew White at Clevedon | |||||||
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- Race 5
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CHARLES ROBERTS N.I.S.B.A. STAKES MOBILE PACE
$40,000, 4YO & OLDER MARES FFA, 2200m
For all 4yo-&-older pacing mares.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 717786 | Lady Of The Light | 1 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | No threat since leading throughout here, 6 Mar. Hard to recommend currently. | |
| 2 | 331133 | Princess Gracy | 2 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Closer marble tonight after strong placings behind Francent in Apr. Exactas must | |
| 3 | 230355 | Mhai Surfer Girl | 3 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Whacked away in similar races without posing a threat. Tris/first 4 hope tonight | |
| 4 | 0X3424 | Tytate | 4 | Ft | Matthew White | Racing strongly this campaign and may seek the front tonight. Must be included. | |
| 5 | 552562 | Spiritual Bliss | 5 | Ft | Harrison Orange(J) | Best of Francent's rivals, 24 Apr after leading up. No such luxury in draw here. | |
| 6 | 337315 | Words | 6 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Solid off 2nd row following all the way sprint win here, 17 Apr. Slick from gate | |
| 7 | 19800X | Sweet Maggie Mae | 7 | Ft | Luke McCarthy | Well beaten towards end of last campaign and up against it fresh from this alley | |
| 8 | 882311 | Francent | 8 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Authoritative in recent mare races & only bad luck looks like preventing a 3rd. | |
| Best Bets: Francent (8), Princess Gracy (2), Tytate (4), Mhai Surfer Girl (3) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Francent (1-55.1), Lady Of The Light (1-56.1), Tytate (1-56.2) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Mhai Surfer Girl (3): SL-Off, BL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 6
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BRECKON FARMS NORTHERN TROTTING DERBY MOBILE TROT (Gr1)
$100,000, 3YO, 2700m
For 3-year-old trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 121X23 | Petite Amour | 1 | Ft | John Dunn | Placed twice behind Kyvalley Ray in recent attempts. Drawn for similar; exactas. | |
| 2 | Sharpe Stride | 2 | Ft | Nathan Delany(J) | Untested walking home in 65.5 to win 29 Apr trial. Combos booster on debut here. | ||
| 3 | 202406 | Kairo | 3 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Showed gate speed before galloping, 1 May. Requring full manners to play a part. | |
| 4 | 11XD11 | Kyvalley Ray | 4 | Ft | Blair Orange | Never out of 2nd gear in latest NZ victories. Hard to see his colours lowered. | |
| 5 | 333X14 | Somebody | 5 | Ft | Taitlyn Hanara(J) | Didn't shirk after tough trip last week following resumption win. First 4 fringe | |
| 6 | 233X12 | Who's Ya Daddy | 6 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Chased hard last week from the trail after comfortable 1st-up win. Minors hope. | |
| 7 | 10111 | Kawatiri Trev | 7 | Ft | Bob Butt | Made it 4 from 5 when trouncing last week's field. Has plenty of upside. Include | |
| 8 | 5X1544 | Save A Prayer | U1 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Weakened after sitting parked for the last lap 7 days ago. Tough ask off unruly. | |
| Best Bets: Kyvalley Ray (4), Kawatiri Trev (7), Petite Amour (1), Who's Ya Daddy (6) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Kawatiri Trev (2-05.5) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Sharpe Stride - 1st of 4, Auckland, 29/04/26, 2500m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-22.8, 800m: 65.5, 400m: 33.4, Margins: 50 len, 1 1/4len, 28 1/2len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Kairo (3): SL-Off Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Kairo to Michelle Wallis & Bernie Hackett at Waiuku, Kyvalley Ray to Matthew White at Clevedon, Who's Ya Daddy to Sammy Kilgour at Clevedon, Kawatiri Trev to Adrienne Matthews at Waiuku | |||||||
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- Race 7
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MAGNESS BENROW SIRES' STAKES 3YO FILLIES FINAL MOBILE PACE (Gr1)
$200,000, 3YO FILLIES, 2200m
For 3-year-old pacing fillies. Refer NZ Sires Stakes for full Race & Series conditions. Stakes breakdown to be determined by the number of starters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 2X1119 | Secret Wish | 1 | Ft | Blair Orange | Broke when improving wide last week ending unbeaten run this campaign. Must have | |
| 2 | X22P33 | All Of Me | 2 | Ft | Carter Dalgety(J) | Bold attempt from a nice trip behind Cath a week ago here. Drawn to push again. | |
| 3 | X72044 | Dolly Parton | 3 | Ft | Sailesh Abernethy | Racing well and nice swing in draws tonight but tough assignment for a maiden. | |
| 4 | 0X6368 | Wat Next | 4 | Ft | Mark Purdon | Did well after a check last week and stuck on prior after tough trip. Blow-out. | |
| 5 | 422524 | Queen Lizzy | 5 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Never quit last week despite doing all the donkey work outside Cath. Quins/tris. | |
| 6 | X55327 | Smackdown | 6 | Ft | Cameron Hart | Solid after being caught in last week's melee. Another rough marble to negotiate | |
| 7 | 81X121 | Cath | 7 | Ft | Seth Hill(J) | Dominated from the front last week. Clearly has the game to overcome wide marble | |
| 8 | 316680 | Alecto | 8 | Ft | John Dunn | Knocked over at the 800m last week when back. Will require favours to figure. | |
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| 9 | 23X235 | Indulge Me | 9 | Ft | Nathan Williamson | Made ground last week after copping a check. Danger if she can spot a late gap. | |
| 10 | 312123 | Ripples | 10 | Ft | Luke McCarthy | Two Aus placings since winning at Camb, 10 Apr. Draw could work out ok; include | |
| 11 | 375036 | Time For Change | 11 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Battled away having every chance last week. Would need more from 2nd row tonight | |
| 12 | 2X042 | Fly High | 12 | Ft | Harrison Orange(J) | Reeled in by trailing horse last week after tidy 4th behind #10. Don't discount. | |
| Best Bets: Indulge Me (9), Secret Wish (1), Queen Lizzy (5), Cath (7) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Queen Lizzy (2-00.6), Alecto (2-40.6) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: All Of Me (2): SL-Off, BL-On Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: All Of Me to Derek & Neita Balle at Pukekohe, Smackdown to Simon McMullan at Pukekohe, Cath to Logan Hollis & Shane Robertson at Pukekohe, Ripples to Steve & Amanda Telfer at Papakura | |||||||
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- Race 8
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REHARVEST ROWE CUP FFA ((STAND) TROT (Gr1)
$200,000, FFA, 3200m
For all trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 482735 | Romeo Foxtrot | 1 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Solid off handicap here last week but looks tested in tonight's company. Risking | |
| 2 | 426342 | Midnight Dash | 2 | Ft | Blair Orange | Has fashioned a very tidy record and strong 3rd in the 2024 Rowe Cup. Cover | |
| 3 | 123516 | Walkinonsunshine | 3 | Ft | Bob Butt | Run down a fortnight ago here. Outstanding record here and in the minors puzzle. | |
| 4 | 117467 | Hillbilly Blues | 4 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Couldn't sprint last week from a beaut spot. Capable of much better; rough show. | |
| 5 | 211131 | Higher Power | 5 | Ft | Harrison Orange(J) | Too sharp for Midnight Dash, 24 Apr after securing the trail. Obvious hope again | |
| 6 | 01260P | Confessional | 6 | Ft | Todd Mitchell | 2 wins here but didn't get around in one piece 13 Mar or at Ruak since. Leaving. | |
| 7 | 153124 | Mr Love | 7 | Ft | Ben Hope | Model of consistency and will enjoy the extreme journey. Don't overlook tonight. | |
| 8 | 262353 | Oscar Bonavena | 8 | Ft | Mark Purdon | Twice a runner up of this race. Ran a bottler, 24 Apr here and can defy his age. | |
| 9 | 783465 | Ya Rite Darl | U1 | Ft | John Dunn | Tidy run when last here and trainers knows how to win this race. Can surprise. | |
| 10 | 232148 | Meant To Be | U2 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Back to old tricks 2 weeks ago here. Can play a minor role with improved manners | |
| Best Bets: Oscar Bonavena (8), Higher Power (5), Midnight Dash (2), Mr Love (7) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Oscar Bonavena (2-05.4), Mr Love (2-07.1) [races greater or equal 2800m] | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Midnight Dash to John Dickie at Clevedon, Walkinonsunshine to Robert & Jenna Dunn at Pukekohe, Mr Love to John Dickie at Clevedon | |||||||
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- Race 9
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DAWSON HARFORD NEW ZEALAND MESSENGER MOBILE PACE (Gr1)
$100,000, FFA, 2700m
For all pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 124333 | Swayzee | 1 | Ft | Cameron Hart | Beaten by two peg runs last week and lands the ace tonight. Can grab revenge. | |
| 2 | X11121 | Got The Chocolates | 2 | Ft | John Dunn | Huge last week when blocked at the turn. Should receive every chance. Big threat | |
| 3 | 674621 | Dave Duley | 3 | Ft | Jacob Dunn(J) | Brings winning PN form back to Alex Park but looks out of his depth tonight. | |
| 4 | 14X229 | Another Collect | 4 | Ft | Harrison Orange(J) | Decent effort last week after being held up. Rough 1st4 hope with absolute best. | |
| 5 | 221112 | The Lazarus Effect | 5 | Ft | Bob Butt | Denied the chocolates in the shadows last week. Expect another bold showing here | |
| 6 | 811332 | Mr Miki | 6 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Beaten fave on both nights at Manawatu. Safely held in ths company; not needed. | |
| 7 | 362107 | Leo Lincoln | 7 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Ran on from the back a week ago and no favours from draw tonight. Fringe 1st 4s. | |
| 8 | 436774 | We Walk By Faith | 8 | Ft | Matthew White | 4.5L from Got The Chocolates a week ago and extra distance suits. Combos hope. | |
| Best Bets: Swayzee (1), Got The Chocolates (2), The Lazarus Effect (5), We Walk By Faith (8) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Got The Chocolates (1-56.7), The Lazarus Effect (1-57.9), We Walk By Faith (1-58.1) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Mr Miki (6): P-Off, The Lazarus Effect (5): SL-Off Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Swayzee to Mark Jones at Pukekohe, The Lazarus Effect to John Dickie at Clevedon, We Walk By Faith to Matthew White at Clevedon | |||||||
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- Race 10
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ROVA MOBILE PACE
$25,000, 3YO & OLDER C,G&E R46 TO R70, 1700m
For R46 to R70 pacing colts,geldings & entires. Also R46 to R50 fillies & mares. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating numbering sequentially from 1.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | 496181 | Muchacho | 1 | Ft | Harrison Orange(J) | Too big when last here and chance up in grade if he can remain handy from ace. | |
| 2 | 144441 | Social Distancing | 2 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Left rivals no excuses a week ago after tidy run of form. Don't dismiss tonight. | |
| 3 | 29X783 | Colonel Lincoln | 3 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Good behind Mako 7 days ago and closer alley to work from. Combos must again. | |
| 4 | 9X7235 | Sugar Ray Lincoln | 4 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Outkicked after doing plenty last week. Decent form prior and in the exotics mix | |
| 5 | X27591 | Mako | 5 | Ft | |||
| 6 | 462916 | The Jolly Roger | 6 | Ft | Jacob Dunn(J) | Gap presented too late last week following sharp victory. Threat from right trip | |
| 7 | 533218 | Louezyana | 7 | Ft | Benjamin Butcher | Held out Sugar Ray Lincoln 3 weeks ago then caught on pegs, 24 Apr. Draw no help | |
| 8 | 346180 | Beta Prepare | 8 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Copped a tough trip a fortnight ago and from this alley will require some luck. | |
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| 9 | 637364 | Hooray Henry | 9 | Ft | David Butcher | Useful grabbing 4th to Mako, 1 May. Favours needed from inside 2nd row. 1st 4s. | |
| 10 | 48X948 | Captain Sampson | 10 | Ft | Tony Cameron | Far from disgraced behind The Lazarus Effect, 24 Apr. Sure to have admirers here | |
| 11 | 251110 | Lulana | U1 | Ft | |||
| Best Bets: Captain Sampson (10), The Jolly Roger (6), Sugar Ray Lincoln (4), Colonel Lincoln (3) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: The Jolly Roger (1-54.0), Captain Sampson (1-54.3), Muchacho (1-55.7) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||