Auckland Trotting Club Inc
Friday, 6 June
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- Race 1
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BURNARD INTERNATIONAL - 'SOUTH OF THE BOMBAYS' MOBILE PACE
$14,213, 3YO & OLDER R35 TO R45, 1700m
For R35 to R45 pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Earnings in the last 4 starts using the track grid. Eligible, horses who have had two or more starts at a North Island track (excluding Alexandra Park) since 1 January 2025. Selection preference to those horses who have had the most starts as per the above criteria.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | 638485 | Murtle The Turtle | 1 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Tidy effort over the sprint, 23 May after being knocked over at Camb. First 4s. |
| 2 |  | 3640X6 | Dominus | 2 | Ft | Tony Cameron | Resumed soundly courtesy of a cushy trip last week. Improvement likely; minors. |
| 3 |  | 843847 | Clouding Over | 3 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Battling away solidly from the markers in recent outings. Will seek similar here |
| 4 |  | 152594 | I Can Too | 4 | Ft | David Butcher | Didn't get his own way in front at Camb as public elect. Broke when last here. |
| 5 |  | 173424 | Midfrew Lucre | 5 | Ft | Jay Abernethy | Copped a tough trip, 29 May. Generally thereabouts and gate speed gives options. |
| 6 |  | X07162 | Debrief | 6 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Gallant when narrowly defeated here, 16 May. Strong contender despite wider draw |
| 7 |  | 392130 | Benjamin Button | 7 | Ft | Monika Ranger(J) | Bombed rivals 2 weeks ago here but plain a week later. Needing luck from alley. |
| 8 |  | 284121 | Bettor Reaction | 8 | Ft | Matthew White | Stalled Defrief 3 weeks back and similar outcome looks likely here. Goes on top. |
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| 9 |  | 260137 | Dixieland Delight | 9 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Close 3rd when last here behind 2 of tonight's rivals. Tricky draw but must have |
| Best Bets: Bettor Reaction (8), Debrief (6), Dixieland Delight (9), Dominus (2) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Midfrew Lucre (1-56.0), Benjamin Button (1-56.2), Dixieland Delight (1-59.2) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
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- Race 2
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NGS WORLD TRANSPORT MOBILE PACE
$15,513, 3YO & OLDER R42 TO R54, 2200m
For R42 to R54 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 | | 236X61 | Beachbreak | 1 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Grabbed his 2nd win in style, 23 Mar. From the aced he looks the one to contain. |
| 2 |  | 491348 | Bruntwood Brigade | 2 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Beaten by the draw last week after good runs prior. Well in commission from 2. |
| 3 |  | 665485 | Lincoln La Moose | 3 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Continues to race keenly which hurts. Closer alley here so consider for combos. |
| 4 |  | 581122 | Beta Prepare | 4 | Ft | David Butcher | Best of Mahi Surfer's rivals at Camb, 29 May. In super touch and in the equation |
| 5 | | 124124 | Kevin Kline | 5 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Overcame a check to complete first 4 last week. Tough type and needs including. |
| 6 |  | 1463X0 | Always Be Mattie | 6 | Ft | Matthew White | Trapped wide resuming here, 10 May. Support likely again despite the tricky draw |
| 7 | | 58X1P1 | Sweet Maggie Mae | 7 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Made it 2 from 3 this campaign never relenting at odds, 23 May. Can't be ignored |
| Best Bets: Beachbreak (1), Bruntwood Brigade (2), Kevin Kline (5), Beta Prepare (4) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Beta Prepare (1-57.7), Always Be Mattie (1-58.2), Sweet Maggie Mae (1-58.7) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
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- Race 3
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MARLIN TRANSPORT -SILK ROAD NORTHERN SERIES HT 3 MOB PACE
$16,108, 3YO & OLDER FILLIES & MARES R35 TO R50 MOBILE, 2200m
For R35 to R50 pacing fillies & mares. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid. Refer full series conditions. First 3 placed runners are automatic qualifiers for the Final should they be nominated. Final $34,000 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 |  | 878556 | Sea Of Love | 1 | Ft | Todd Macfarlane | Had more to give 2 weeks ago. Seeking some late gaps from same alley tonight. |
| 2 |  | 573622 | Change Tact | 2 | Ft | Matthew White | On the cusp of her 3rd win after two strong 2nd placings. In the minors equation |
| 3 |  | 572434 | Brookside Girl | 3 | Ft | David Butcher | Consistent of late without grabbing the gold. Drawn nicely so throw into combos |
| 4 |  | 954871 | Allets | 4 | Ft | Jacob Dunn(J) | Clinical win over 1700m 2 week back and sure to be right in the fight again here |
| 5 |  | X05582 | Courtney Rose | 5 | Ft | Harrison Orange(J) | Stuck tenaciously to earn 2nd last week from the breeze. Must include in exotics |
| 6 |  | 5123 | Princess Of Savoy | 6 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Charged home to grab 3rd, 23 May. Extra distance will help and she goes on top. |
| 7 |  | 713154 | Ultimate Racy Girl | 7 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Closed strongly 3 weeks ago and will appreciate the 2200m tonight. Must include. |
| 8 | | 700061 | Melody Banner | 8 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Upset rivals with determined bid over sprint, 16 May. Capable of another cheque. |
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| 9 |  | 623519 | Tosana | 9 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Contained in Sires Stakes Final, 10 May. Now with A Poutama. Watch market moves. |
| Best Bets: Princess Of Savoy (6), Allets (4), Ultimate Racy Girl (7), Courtney Rose (5) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Ultimate Racy Girl (1-57.0), Change Tact (1-58.0), Brookside Girl (1-59.3) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Tosana to Andre Poutama at Pukekohe | |||||||
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- Race 4
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MONDIALE VGL - STAR PERSONNEL HANDICAP PACE
$17,550, 3YO & OLDER R57 TO R67 DISCRETIONARY, 2200m
For R57 to R67 pacers. 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 |  | 351034 | Matai Phil | 1 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Belated bid at Camb. after being held up. Drawn to get a peachy trip; exactas. |
| 2 |  | 184361 | Minjee | 2 | Ft | Harrison Orange(J) | Too slick at Camb, 22 May. Just one win here but took out only other stand start |
| 3 | | 384983 | Two Eye See | 3 | Ft | ||
| 4 |  | 121179 | Final Change | 4 | Ft | David Butcher | No joy in latest PN outings. First time at this venue and needs to show best. |
| 5 | | 211845 | Leo Lincoln | 5 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | OK behind nice types over last fortnight. Two wins over stand & can fill a drum. |
| 6 |  | 146X53 | Mantra Blue | U1 | 15 | Monika Ranger(J) | Class act of the field and looks nigh on unbeatable with a clean beginning here. |
| Best Bets: Mantra Blue (6), Matai Phil (1), Minjee (2), Leo Lincoln (5) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Minjee (2-00.1) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
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- Race 5
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ROCKET FREIGHT - SILK ROAD NORTHERN F & M TROT HT 1 HCP TROT
$16,703, 3YO & OLDER F&M R35 TO R65 DISCRHCP, 2200m
For R35 to R65 trotting fillies & mares. Refer full series conditions. First 4 placed runners are automatic qualifiers for the Final should they be nominated. Heat 2 Friday 13 June with the Final $34,000 to be run on Fri 4th July. Should a filly or mare win both a Heat and the Final, the Final will be plenty free.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | | 468746 | Emily Bay | 1 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Hasn't paid a dividend for some time. Usually safe from the tape but more needed |
| 2 |  | 632127 | Paramount Lady | 2 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Gobbled up after finding the front early, 30 May. Strong runs prior so must have |
| 3 |  | 286X44 | Shesgold | 1 | 10 | Todd Mitchell | Two tidy's 4th to start new campaign and nice record here. Place bait tonight. |
| 4 |  | 296606 | Saninarmbro | 2 | 10 | Roydon Downey | Hasn't offered much since a 2nd late last year. Happy risking in this line-up. |
| 5 |  | 174746 | Sans Au Revoir | 3 | 10 | Harrison Orange(J) | Made ground from the rear last week and from handier spot can boost exotics. |
| 6 |  | 274312 | Very Majestic | U1 | 10 | Peter Ferguson | Backed up gritty Ash win with strong course debut here, 23 May, Major prospect. |
| 7 |  | 14263X | Regal Girl | 1 | 20 | Tony Herlihy | First race for 2025 but yet to miss a placing in fresh state. Must include here. |
| 8 |  | 2X3461 | Ocean Eyes | 2 | 20 | Zachary Butcher | Too strong after finding the trail from her mark 2 weeks ago. Rates highly again |
| 9 |  | 207591 | Con Grazia Love | 3 | 20 | Emily Johnson(J) | Back in the winner's circle after proving too tough here, 23 May. Can play role. |
| 10 |  | 108065 | Jasinova | U1 | 20 | Luk Chin | Battled solidly behind #9 a fortnight back but would need to show improvement. |
| 11 |  | 146D24 | One More Moment | 1 | 35 | James Stormont | Honest effort when 4.4L 4th behind Con Grazia Love. Seeking the last say tonight |
| Best Bets: Ocean Eyes (8), Very Majestic (6), One More Moment (11), Regal Girl (7) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Con Grazia Love (2-01.9), Shesgold (2-02.8), Jasinova (2-03.4) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Saninarmbro (4): BL-Off, P-On Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Paramount Lady to Jeremy Young at Pukekohe | |||||||
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- Race 6
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DIRECT COURIERS EXPRESS MOBILE PACE
$13,688, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER, 2200m
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | 8577 | Big Herb | 1 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Pulled a flat tyre home last week but overall form not enough to threaten here. |
| 2 | | 8 | Always Ask | 2 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Couldn't sprint from a near-enough trip on debut. Sure to be improved; first 4s. |
| 3 |  | 24X5 | Bettor Be A Legend | 3 | Ft | James Stormont | Stuck well when headed first-up, 23 May. More possible from the same alley here. |
| 4 | | 944602 | Aunty Rose | 4 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Just denied after not getting her own terms in front, 16 May. Can go one better. |
| 5 | | 550X94 | Princess Lisa | 5 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Closed hard once clear 2 weeks ago. One of many winning hopes with right trip. |
| 6 | | 345833 | Always B Magic | 6 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Strong from handier alleys in latest 2 runs here. Must cover on combo tickets. |
| 7 | | 26 | For Always Arden | 7 | Ft | Tony Cameron | More than useful start to career at Camb. Draw against but can't be overlooked. |
| Best Bets: Aunty Rose (4), Bettor Be A Legend (3), Princess Lisa (5), Always B Magic (6) | |||||||
| Gear Changes: For Always Arden (7): RD-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 7
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THE PETER ALABASTER MEMORIAL 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 | |
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| 1 | | X97223 | Johnny Trotter | 1 | Ft | Jacob Dunn(J) | Trotting strongly and gets another chance to break maidens off front tape here. |
| 2 | | 5X784 | Heavenly Belle | U1 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Manners have been missing since resuming. Capable of better but take on trust. |
| 3 |  | 217522 | Boss Jo | 1 | 30 | Monika Ranger(J) | Gallant in defeat in May Camb. outings. Can certainly add to her 5 placings here |
| 4 |  | 1266P4 | Saxon Reigns | 2 | 30 | ||
| 5 | | 31X705 | Santapazienza | U1 | 30 | Roydon Downey | OK without threatening from the pegs, 23 May. More zip required to show up here. |
| 6 |  | X34093 | Crackerjack | U2 | 30 | Peter Ferguson | Tidy 3rd a fortnight ago and can get handy again and play a minor role. Include. |
| 7 | | 5X9147 | Kenny Hill | U3 | 30 | Todd Mitchell | Failed to capitalise on a nice trip in transit, 23 May. Good enough to go close. |
| 8 |  | 87PXPX | Bertha's Pride | U4 | 30 | Tony Cameron | Just one start (pulled up) since last Sept. Two w'out placings; boil-over hope. |
| Best Bets: Johnny Trotter (1), Boss Jo (3), Crackerjack (6), Kenny Hill (7) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Crackerjack (2-05.6), Santapazienza (2-06.2), Bertha's Pride (2-09.0) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Bertha's Pride (8): P-Off, Crackerjack (6): FD-Off, RD-On Legend | |||||||
Runner Index
Allets - Race 3
Always Ask - Race 6
Always Be Mattie - Race 2
Always B Magic - Race 6
Aunty Rose - Race 6
Beachbreak - Race 2
Benjamin Button - Race 1
Bertha's Pride - Race 7
Beta Prepare - Race 2
Bettor Be A Legend - Race 6
Bettor Reaction - Race 1
Big Herb - Race 6
Boss Jo - Race 7
Brookside Girl - Race 3
Bruntwood Brigade - Race 2
Change Tact - Race 3
Clouding Over - Race 1
Con Grazia Love - Race 5
Courtney Rose - Race 3
Crackerjack - Race 7
Debrief - Race 1
Dixieland Delight - Race 1
Dominus - Race 1
Emily Bay - Race 5
Final Change - Race 4
For Always Arden - Race 6
Heavenly Belle - Race 7
I Can Too - Race 1
Jasinova - Race 5
Johnny Trotter - Race 7
Kenny Hill - Race 7
Kevin Kline - Race 2
Leo Lincoln - Race 4
Lincoln La Moose - Race 2
Mantra Blue - Race 4
Matai Phil - Race 4
Melody Banner - Race 3
Midfrew Lucre - Race 1
Minjee - Race 4
Murtle The Turtle - Race 1
Ocean Eyes - Race 5
One More Moment - Race 5
Paramount Lady - Race 5
Princess Lisa - Race 6
Princess Of Savoy - Race 3
Regal Girl - Race 5
Saninarmbro - Race 5
Sans Au Revoir - Race 5
Santapazienza - Race 7
Saxon Reigns - Race 7
Sea Of Love - Race 3
Shesgold - Race 5
Sweet Maggie Mae - Race 2
Tosana - Race 3
Two Eye See - Race 4
Ultimate Racy Girl - Race 3
Very Majestic - Race 5