Auckland Trotting Club Inc
Friday, 23 May
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- Race 1
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THE ALEX BAR & EATERY MOBILE PACE
$17,550, R60 TO R67, 2200m
For R60 to R67 pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating using the track grid. 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 |  | 74X473 | Seaclusion | 1 | Ft | James Stormont | Found the line nicely after being late clearing pocket last week. Exacta option. |
| 2 |  | 332118 | Leo Lincoln | 2 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Copped a tough trip at Camb, following back to back PN wins. Tris/1st 4s best. |
| 3 |  | 608225 | Rough And Ready | 3 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Sound back at Camb, 15 May. Tough type must lacking the zip required to win this |
| 4 |  | 165866 | Treacherous Baby | 4 | Ft | Brooke Wilkins(J) | Has been underperforming of late with continued support. Needs best to figure. |
| 5 |  | 1146X5 | Mantra Blue | 5 | Ft | Monika Ranger(J) | Will have derived plenty of benefit from 16 May run. Classy mare; clearly on top |
| Best Bets: Mantra Blue (5), Seaclusion (1), Rough And Ready (3), Leo Lincoln (2) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Rough And Ready (1-56.7), Leo Lincoln (1-57.0), Seaclusion (1-57.3) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Mantra Blue (5): SL-Off Legend | |||||||
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TAB - METRO TROTTERS SERIES HEAT 3 MOBILE TROT
$18,950, 3YO & OLDER R37 TO R48, R50 WITH COND., 2200m
For R37 to R48 trotters. Also R50 horses with winning stakes up to and including $12500 for lifetime. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Winning Stakes using the track grid. First 3 placed runners are automatic qualifiers for the Final should they be nominated. The Final $35,000 to be run on Fri 30 May. Please Note: The Final will have an open draw. Heat Wins Penalty Free.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 52X132 | Youneverknow | 1 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | In terrific form this campaign and drawn to dominate. Awfully hard to contain. |
| 2 |  | 224853 | Trifolium | 2 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Closed nicely for his 3rd at Camb following unlucky run here. Cover in combos. |
| 3 |  | X27431 | Very Majestic | 3 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Too smart for Ash rivals, 11 May. Should dispute the finish in his course debut. |
| 4 | | 7234X8 | Look To Da Stars | 4 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Couldn't stick after sitting parked in fresh state at HQ, 25 Apr. Can't discount |
| 5 |  | 3532X8 | Keep It Klassy | 5 | Ft | David Butcher | Never threatened off a wide alley at Camb first-up. Minors with run under belt. |
| 6 |  | 646135 | Sassy Star | 6 | Ft | James Stormont | Two solid efforts since winning and she can offer value to tris and 1st 4s again |
| 7 |  | 061202 | Crazy | 7 | Ft | Nicky Chilcott | Fought on when last here after coming wide. Safer proposition these days; combos |
| 8 |  | 861747 | Sans Au Revoir | 8 | Ft | Roydon Downey | No threat since her latest victory but did cop tough trip at Camb. Fringe 1st4s. |
| 9 | | 6X1300 | Final Approach | U1 | Ft | Todd Mitchell | Things haven't gone to plan in last two since fresh-up victory & a 3rd. Consider |
| Best Bets: Youneverknow (1), Very Majestic (3), Look To Da Stars (4), Keep It Klassy (5) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Crazy (2-00.1), Sans Au Revoir (2-01.4), Sassy Star (2-01.5) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Look To Da Stars (4): FD-Off, RD-On Legend | |||||||
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TAB - METRO PACERS SERIES HEAT 2 MOBILE PACE
$18,600, 3YO & OLDER R51 TO R54, 2200m
For R51 to R54 pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Winning Stakes using the track grid. First 4 placed runners are automatic qualifiers for the Final should they be nominated. The Final $35,000 to be run on Fri 30 May. Please Note: The Final will have an open draw. Heat Wins Penalty Free.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | 6411X | Kings Watch | 1 | Ft | Todd Mitchell | Big wins at Camb ended last campaign 10 months back. W'out winner; keep safe. |
| 2 |  | 122013 | Carrera Hombre | 2 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Has fashioned a nice record in a short career. Drawn to play a major role again. |
| 3 | | 213342 | Roy Kent | 3 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Another run, another cheque. From another handy alley he should go close tonight |
| 4 | | 156654 | Lincoln La Moose | 4 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Unlucky at Camb, then ran on nicely back here, 16 May. Throw into combinations. |
| 5 |  | 406X33 | Twista | 5 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Two strong Camb 3rd's this campaign and he can snare another minor in this. |
| 6 |  | 249X52 | Hooray Henry | 6 | Ft | David Butcher | Improved on first-up 5th with bold 2nd here, 10 May. Likely to use gate speed. |
| 7 | | 542024 | Joes Rock | 7 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Strong again last week over 2700m. Drawn to get back but sure to be closing hard |
| 8 | | 401686 | You Little Beauty | 8 | Ft | Benjamin Butcher | Outkicked from the death seat last week and drawn to need a few favours again. |
| Best Bets: Carrera Hombre (2), Roy Kent (3), Joes Rock (7), Hooray Henry (6) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Twista (1-56.6), Kings Watch (1-56.7), You Little Beauty (1-57.3) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
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- Race 4
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REHARVEST HANDICAP TROT
$18,250, R40 & FASTER DISCRETIONARY, 2200m
For R40 & faster 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 |  | 846874 | Emily Bay | 1 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Solid after breaking at Camb but will need all of her handicap advantage tonight |
| 2 |  | 810806 | Jasinova | 1 | 20 | Luk Chin | Pushed forward to lead when last here but weakened once headed. Happy risking. |
| 3 |  | 020759 | Con Grazia Love | 2 | 20 | Emily Johnson(J) | Faded after a tough trip 2 weeks ago here. Not showing her best; first 4 fringes |
| 4 |  | 868422 | Manchester In Time | 1 | 30 | Sailesh Abernethy | Returns to Alex Park after two tough PN efforts. Might grab a rare placing here. |
| 5 |  | 7X142P | Courmayeur | 1 | 40 | Crystal Hackett(J) | Manners let her down when last here. Showed plenty in prior runs and major hope. |
| 6 |  | 4146D2 | One More Moment | 2 | 40 | Harrison Orange(J) | Strong off 30m over this trip, 10 May. In the hunt for quins and tris again here |
| 7 |  | 731574 | High Energy | 3 | 40 | Zachary Butcher | Fought well after coming off fence to sit parked last week. Well in commission. |
| Best Bets: Courmayeur (5), High Energy (7), One More Moment (6), Manchester In Time (4) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: High Energy (2-01.4), Courmayeur (2-01.6), Con Grazia Love (2-01.9) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Emily Bay (1): SL-Off Legend | |||||||
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- Race 5
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WOODLANDS STUD - SILK ROAD NORTHERN PACERS HEAT 1 MOB PACE
$15,810, 3YO & OLDER FILLIES & MARES R35 TO R43 MOBILE, 1700m
For R35 to R43 pacing fillies & mares. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid. First 3 placed runners are automatic qualifiers for the Final should they be nominated. Heat 3 to be run on Fri 6 June with the Final $35,000 to be run on Fri 13 June. Should a filly or mare win both a Heat and the Final, the Final will be plenty free. Heats & Final PBD Ratings & Winning Stakes.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | 587855 | Sea Of Love | 1 | Ft | Todd Macfarlane | Steady from the pegs here, 9 May. Once again lands the ace; cover on your combos |
| 2 |  | 084384 | Clouding Over | 2 | Ft | Jim Cole | Only recent miss from over sprint here and needing more to improve those stats. |
| 3 | | 8X677P | Boot Scootin Boogie | 3 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Eased down at Camb, 15 May. Luckless prior but yet to sight this campaign. Risk |
| 4 |  | 357362 | Change Tact | 4 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Strong 2nd from ace draw last week. Can play a prominent role again from wider. |
| 5 |  | 595487 | Allets | 5 | Ft | Jacob Dunn(J) | Will appreciate the drop in class here. He will attract support as a consequence |
| 6 | | X57243 | Brookside Girl | 6 | Ft | David Butcher | Racing well and despite the tricky alley can go forward and pay another dividend |
| 7 |  | 19X076 | Dear God | 7 | Ft | Jay Abernethy | Came into for support last week but 6th was her lot after having every chance. |
| 8 | | 241937 | Onyx Shard | 8 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Contrasting PN runs but has won a trial since. Looking to end course drought. |
| Best Bets: Change Tact (4), Allets (5), Brookside Girl (6), Sea Of Love (1) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Allets (1-56.1), Dear God (1-57.0), Boot Scootin Boogie (1-57.1) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Boot Scootin Boogie (3): ACD-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 6
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TAB - METRO TROTTERS SERIES HEAT 4 MOBILE TROT
$18,950, 3YO & OLDER R50 TO R54, 2200m
For R50 to R54 trotters. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Winning Stakes using the track grid. First 3 placed runners are automatic qualifiers for the Final should they be nominated. The Final $35,000 to be run on Fri 30 May. Please Note: The Final will have an open draw. Heat Wins Penalty Free.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | | 003X55 | Viscount Mackendon | 1 | Ft | Todd Mitchell | Fought well a fortnight ago here. Drawn favourably and show improvement again. |
| 2 |  | X11794 | Illicit Love | 2 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Didn't quit after working hard here, 2 May. From this alley he can go close. |
| 3 |  | 476X13 | Bravehearthighlander | 3 | Ft | Jacob Dunn(J) | Almost went back-to-back, 10 May. Sure to go forward again and in the equation. |
| 4 |  | X069X4 | That's What We Do | 4 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Went close this trip in fresh state. May show his worth this campaign, must have |
| 5 |  | 52X220 | Higher Power | 5 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Got it wrong late in score-up, 10 May. Big 2nd's prior and the one to beat here. |
| 6 |  | 132497 | Castana | 6 | Ft | Taitlyn Hanara(J) | Left posted wide a fortnight ago and wilted. Looks stretched from wide alley. |
| 7 | | 025668 | Voronov | 7 | Ft | Luk Chin | Battling of late and from this marble is entitled to start at long odds again. |
| 8 |  | 241176 | Eyre I Will | 8 | Ft | Sailesh Abernethy | Worked hard from similar alley when run down, 10May. Minors look best tonight. |
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| 9 |  | 940701 | Freya | 9 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Punishing once clear in first look here 2 weeks ago. With gaps she can bomb them |
| Best Bets: Higher Power (5), Freya (9), That's What We Do (4), Illicit Love (2) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Viscount Mackendon (2-00.0), Voronov (2-00.5), Freya (2-00.5) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Freya to John Dickie at Clevedon | |||||||
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- Race 7
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WOODLANDS STUD - SILK ROAD NORTHERN PACERS HEAT 2 MOB PACE
$15,810, 3YO & OLDER FILLIES & MARES R46 TO R49 MOBILE, 1700m
For R46 to R49 pacing fillies & mares. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid. First 3 placed runners are automatic qualifiers for the Final should they be nominated. Heat 3 to be run on Fri 6 June with the Final $35,000 to be run on Fri 13 June. Should a filly or mare win both a Heat and the Final, the Final will be plenty free. Heats & Final PBD Ratings & Winning Stakes.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | | 05361X | Sadhaka | 1 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Game run ended last campaign at Camb, Cup week. W'outs under belt; market watch. |
| 2 | | 563848 | Murtle The Turtle | 2 | Ft | Jay Abernethy | No luck at Camb & has her race-night debut this track after w'out 2nd here, 3May |
| 3 |  | 2436X2 | It's Nae Or Never | 3 | Ft | Nicky Chilcott | Resumed with strong 2nd at Camb. Thin record here but does draw nicely tonight. |
| 4 | | 570X75 | Won And Only | 4 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Unwound nicely last week and draw closer tonight. Must be covered on all tickets |
| 5 |  | 09X055 | Courtney Rose | 5 | Ft | Jacob Dunn(J) | Sound without threatening in latest run and did win here back in Sept. Value bet |
| 6 | | 512 | Princess Of Savoy | 6 | Ft | David Butcher | Took advantage of the trail to score here, 11 Apr then game run after. Must have |
| 7 | | 758X1P | Sweet Maggie Mae | 7 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Super resumption victory then over-raced 6 days later. Best would go close here. |
| 8 | | 071315 | Ultimate Racy Girl | 8 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | A shade disappointing over the mile, 2 May following easy win. Can rebound here. |
| Best Bets: Princess Of Savoy (6), Won And Only (4), Ultimate Racy Girl (8), Sweet Maggie Mae (7) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Ultimate Racy Girl (1-54.2), Won And Only (1-54.6), Courtney Rose (1-54.7) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Sadhaka (1): SL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 8
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CLASSIQUE LANDSCAPERS NON-WIN & 1 WIN HANDICAP TROT
$14,213, 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 | |
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| 1 | | 9X972 | Johnny Trotter | 1 | Ft | Jacob Dunn(J) | Bold 2ndd last week and if he can begin safely again can go close to maiden win. |
| 2 |  | 0X5126 | Saxon Reigns | 1 | 30 | Emily Johnson(J) | Back to Alex Park after two strong PN runs and a useful Camb effort. Minors hope |
| 3 | | 331X70 | Santapazienza | 2 | 30 | Roydon Downey | No danger in two Camb outings this campaign but yet to miss here. Must respect. |
| 4 | | 5P0706 | Chesinov | 3 | 30 | Luk Chin | Tardy beginnings have left him with too much to do. Hard to recommend tonight. |
| 5 |  | 875899 | Sunny Robinson | 4 | 30 | Nicky Chilcott | Manners lacking in latest Camb attempts. Yet to feature here and looks stretched |
| 6 | | 42X346 | Ocean Eyes | 5 | 30 | Zachary Butcher | Checked behind stable-mate, 10 May. This looks within her grasp and rates highly |
| 7 | | X8613X | Maro Mackendon | U1 | 30 | Crystal Hackett(J) | Finished last campaign strongly but it was 10 months ago so likely to need this. |
| 8 | | 55X914 | Kenny Hill | U2 | 30 | Tony Herlihy | Battled away last week following PN victory. Similar could net another placing. |
| 9 |  | 3X3409 | Crackerjack | U3 | 30 | Peter Ferguson | No danger behind Freya, 10 May. This is easier and he should play a leading role |
| Best Bets: Ocean Eyes (6), Crackerjack (9), Johnny Trotter (1), Kenny Hill (8) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Ocean Eyes (2-05.6), Crackerjack (2-05.6), Santapazienza (2-06.2) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Sunny Robinson (5): P-Off, ACD-Off Legend | |||||||
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- Race 9
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TAB - METRO PACERS SERIES HEAT 3 MOBILE PACE
$20,000, 3YO & OLDER R43 TO R49, 2200m
For R43 to R49 pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Winning Stakes using the track grid. First 4 placed runners are automatic qualifiers for the Final should they be nominated. The Final $35,000 to be run on Fri 30 May. Please Note: The Final will have an open draw. Heat Wins Penalty Free.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | | 5X1 | South Side Story | 1 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Too fast for rivals resuming, 10 May. Can go close against more seasoned types. |
| 2 | | 9350X0 | Secrets Abound | 2 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Never close first-up 2 weeks ago. Closer alley to work from tonight; place hopes |
| 3 | | 27X321 | Double Parked | 3 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Built nicely to his all-the-way win, 10 May. Should go on with it; on top again. |
| 4 | | 010382 | Mantra | 4 | Ft | Tony Cameron | Just denied after sitting parked for last lap a week ago. A must for all combos. |
| 5 | | X04913 | Bruntwood Brigade | 5 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Clinical win after showing gate speed, 2 May and good since. Clear quin option. |
| 6 |  | 566476 | Barbarossa | 6 | Ft | Benjamin Butcher | Lacked dash from the trail at Camb. Tough type and will need all of that here. |
| 7 |  | 913921 | Benjamin Button | 7 | Ft | Sailesh Abernethy | Sprinted sharply to get over the top last week. Minors look best up in grade. |
| 8 | | 574867 | Nelson's Boy | U1 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | No joy in the CDbut has seeking 10th win here and can't be totally overlooked. |
| Best Bets: Double Parked (3), South Side Story (1), Bruntwood Brigade (5), Mantra (4) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Nelson's Boy (1-56.7), Double Parked (1-57.4), Benjamin Button (1-57.4) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
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- Race 10
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BOOK NOW FOR MID-WINTER CHRISTMAS AT ALEX PARK MOB PACE
$15,000, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER MOBILE, 2200m
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | | X34583 | Always B Magic | 1 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Gritty bid 2 weeks ago here and from the ace looks a likely winning prospect. |
| 2 | | Always Ask | 2 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Prominent in both Sept '24 trials and solid of late. Draws nicely for her debut. | |
| 3 | | 24X | Bettor Be A Legend | 3 | Ft | James Stormont | Solid in two runs behind Bar Louise last winter. Will have fans after w'out win. |
| 4 | | 2X6222 | Tytate | 4 | Ft | Todd Macfarlane | Found one better again 2 weeks ago here. Deserves a winning turn and quin must. |
| 5 | | 5236X6 | Beachbreak | 5 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Unlucky not to finish closer resuming here, 10 May. Won't be missed by punters. |
| 6 | | 5550X9 | Princess Lisa | 6 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Failed to fire resuming a fortnight ago. Likely improver and outside place hope. |
| 7 | | 85 | Big Herb | 7 | Ft | Sailesh Abernethy | Eased off a wide gate when last here and never threatened. Similar issue tonight |
| 8 | | 46X8 | Blackjack | 8 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Checked when resuming, 10 May from 2nd row marble. Pay to include in combos. |
| Best Bets: Always B Magic (1), Tytate (4), Beachbreak (5), Always Ask (2) | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Bettor Be A Legend (3): FD-Off, RD-On Legend | |||||||
Runner Index
Allets - Race 5
Always Ask - Race 10
Always B Magic - Race 10
Barbarossa - Race 9
Beachbreak - Race 10
Benjamin Button - Race 9
Bettor Be A Legend - Race 10
Big Herb - Race 10
Blackjack - Race 10
Boot Scootin Boogie - Race 5
Bravehearthighlander - Race 6
Brookside Girl - Race 5
Bruntwood Brigade - Race 9
Carrera Hombre - Race 3
Castana - Race 6
Change Tact - Race 5
Chesinov - Race 8
Clouding Over - Race 5
Con Grazia Love - Race 4
Courmayeur - Race 4
Courtney Rose - Race 7
Crackerjack - Race 8
Crazy - Race 2
Dear God - Race 5
Double Parked - Race 9
Emily Bay - Race 4
Eyre I Will - Race 6
Final Approach - Race 2
Freya - Race 6
High Energy - Race 4
Higher Power - Race 6
Hooray Henry - Race 3
Illicit Love - Race 6
It's Nae Or Never - Race 7
Jasinova - Race 4
Joes Rock - Race 3
Johnny Trotter - Race 8
Keep It Klassy - Race 2
Kenny Hill - Race 8
Kings Watch - Race 3
Leo Lincoln - Race 1
Lincoln La Moose - Race 3
Look To Da Stars - Race 2
Manchester In Time - Race 4
Mantra - Race 9
Mantra Blue - Race 1
Maro Mackendon - Race 8
Murtle The Turtle - Race 7
Nelson's Boy - Race 9
Ocean Eyes - Race 8
One More Moment - Race 4
Onyx Shard - Race 5
Princess Lisa - Race 10
Princess Of Savoy - Race 7
Rough And Ready - Race 1
Roy Kent - Race 3
Sadhaka - Race 7
Sans Au Revoir - Race 2
Santapazienza - Race 8
Sassy Star - Race 2
Saxon Reigns - Race 8
Seaclusion - Race 1
Sea Of Love - Race 5
Secrets Abound - Race 9
South Side Story - Race 9
Sunny Robinson - Race 8
Sweet Maggie Mae - Race 7
That's What We Do - Race 6
Treacherous Baby - Race 1
Trifolium - Race 2
Twista - Race 3
Tytate - Race 10
Ultimate Racy Girl - Race 7
Very Majestic - Race 2
Viscount Mackendon - Race 6
Voronov - Race 6
Won And Only - Race 7
You Little Beauty - Race 3
Youneverknow - Race 2