Auckland Trotting Club Inc
Friday, 13 June
- Race Number:
- Race 1
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LONE STAR ALEXANDRA PARK HANDICAP TROT
$20,000, R56 & FASTER DISCRETIONARY, 2200m
For R56 & 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 |  | 133322 | Hillbilly Blues | 1 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Hasn't missed a placing in 5 starts since his last win. Another looks inevitable |
| 2 |  | 017001 | Forgiveness | U1 | Ft | Matthew White | Too slick last start before trekking north to join Matty White's stable. Respect |
| 3 |  | 331X85 | Bounce N Beyond | 1 | 10 | Jacob Dunn(J) | Hasn't been competitive yet this campaign but gaining fitness and place prospect |
| 4 |  | X142P3 | Courmayeur | 2 | 10 | Crystal Hackett(J) | Tried hard when last here. Has ability and with full manners can play major role |
| 5 | | 2X2134 | Halberg | 3 | 10 | Zachary Butcher | Put in his usual honest shift, 30 May. Always a must include on combo tickets. |
| 6 |  | 157421 | High Energy | 1 | 25 | Harrison Orange(J) | Powerful finish to deny Hillbilly Blues 2 weeks ago here. Well in the hunt again |
| 7 |  | 278X13 | Iron Love | 2 | 25 | Todd Mitchell | Game resumption preceded a bold effort from wide on the arm. Definite claims. |
| Best Bets: High Energy (6), Iron Love (7), Hillbilly Blues (1), Courmayeur (4) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: High Energy (2-01.4), Courmayeur (2-01.6), Halberg (2-03.0) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
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- Race 2
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WOODLANDS STUD - SILK ROAD NORTHERN F & M FINAL MOBILE PACE
$34,000, 3YO & OLDER FILLIES & MARES R37 TO R56, 2200m
For R37 to R56 pacing fillies & mares. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid. Penalty Free should a filly or mare have won both a heat and the final. Eligible to nominate: Those fillies & mares who started in a heat on either 23rd May or 6 June 2025. First 3 placed runners from the heats are automatic qualifiers for the Final should they be nominated. 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 | | 736227 | Change Tact | 1 | Ft | Matthew White | Faded after a tough trip last week. Nice brace of 2nds prior and draw to figure. |
| 2 |  | 724346 | Brookside Girl | 2 | Ft | David Butcher | Has had her chance in last couple at this track. Fringe first 4 hope from alley |
| 3 |  | X07633 | Dear God | 3 | Ft | Jay Abernethy | Two strong attempts here to end May and looks sure to press forward. Minors. |
| 4 |  | 548713 | Allets | 4 | Ft | Jacob Dunn(J) | Sprinted best from the trail over sprint, 23 May then run down last week. Combos |
| 5 |  | 055825 | Courtney Rose | 5 | Ft | Harrison Orange(J) | Fought tenaciously, 30 May and race didn't pan out a week ago. Value for 1st 4s |
| 6 |  | 51239 | Princess Of Savoy | 6 | Ft | Tony Cameron | Proved costly blowing the score-up last week. With manners she looks very hard. |
| 7 |  | 000614 | Melody Banner | 7 | Ft | Todd Macfarlane | Tidy from a horror draw last week. Game win 3 weeks earlier here. Combos cover. |
| 8 | | 8X1P15 | Sweet Maggie Mae | 8 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Couldn't lift when tackled a week ago. Will require some fortune from wide alley |
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| 9 |  | 5361X2 | Sadhaka | 9 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Almost got up when resuming, 23 May. Needing luck from 2nd row but can feature |
| 10 |  | 235192 | Tosana | 10 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Ran home powerfully into 2nd behind #11 last week. Will be seeking similar here. |
| 11 |  | 131541 | Ultimate Racy Girl | 11 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Took advantage of a nice trip to get the win last week. Classy and can double up |
| Best Bets: Princess Of Savoy (6), Ultimate Racy Girl (11), Allets (4), Tosana (10) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Ultimate Racy Girl (1-57.0), Change Tact (1-58.0), Sweet Maggie Mae (1-58.7) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Change Tact (1): SL-Off, BL-On Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Tosana to Andre Poutama at Pukekohe | |||||||
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- Race 3
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ON TRACK - METRO PACERS SERIES HEAT 1 MOBILE PACE
$17,000, 3YO & OLDER UP TO & INCLUDING R54, WITH COND., 2200m
For up to & including R54 pacers. Also horses with up to 2 wins for lifetime. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating using the track grid. First 4 placed runners are automatic qualifiers for the Final should they be nominated. Heat 2 to be run on Fri 20 June with the Final $35,000 to be run on Fri 27 June. Selection preference for Heat 2 should this be required will go to those horses who did not run in Heat 1 then horses who were not automatic qualifiers from Heat 1 then automatic qualifiers from Heat 1 should they be eligible. Should a horse win both a Heat and the Final, the Final will be plenty free. Heat 1 PBD/Ratings. Heat 2 PBD/W$$$. Final PBD/Rating/W$$$.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | | 50X061 | Secrets Abound | 1 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Driven confidently to win at Camb. Lean record here but draw will be an assist. |
| 2 |  | 682874 | The Bettor Deal | 2 | Ft | Brooke Wilkins(J) | Closed hard for 4th here, 30 May. Stable change and rough hope from handy draw. |
| 3 | | 913487 | Bruntwood Brigade | 3 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Couldn't grab the lead when desired a week ago. OK runs prior so place prospect. |
| 4 | | 225441 | Iron Brigade | 4 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Too sharp for rivals after finding the front, 30 May. Grade rise but tough type. |
| 5 | | 168626 | You Little Beauty | 5 | Ft | Benjamin Butcher | Went close to denying #6 two back and solid a week later. Value for your combos. |
| 6 | | 9X5217 | Hooray Henry | 6 | Ft | David Butcher | No favours when last here following good win in similar rating. Cover everywhere |
| 7 |  | 202449 | Joes Rock | 7 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Had too much to do from a wide alley, 30 May. In good touch prior; in minors mix |
| 8 |  | 463X03 | Always Be Mattie | 8 | Ft | ||
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| 9 |  | 512814 | St John Eight | 9 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Recent racing good at Camb. but yet to feature on this track and draw is tricky. |
| 10 |  | 486773 | Nelson's Boy | U1 | Ft | ||
| Best Bets: Iron Brigade (4), Hooray Henry (6), Joes Rock (7) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: You Little Beauty (1-57.3), Joes Rock (1-57.5), Iron Brigade (1-58.3) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
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- Race 4
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CLASSIQUE LANDSCAPERS HANDICAP PACE
$20,000, R57 TO R78 DISCRETIONARY, 2700m
For R57 to R78 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. Please Note: This race will have a maximum back mark of 30m.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | 118454 | Leo Lincoln | 1 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Less then 3L from Mantra Blue last week. Just 2nd attempt at the 2700m. Combos. |
| 2 | | 63P137 | Herb | U1 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Mixed bag in recent Camb. racing. He can play a minor role with clean beginning |
| 3 |  | 510342 | Matai Phil | 1 | 10 | Peter Ferguson | Just denied behind a smart one last week and he looks a leading hope on that. |
| 4 |  | X47312 | Seaclusion | U1 | 10 | James Stormont | In great touch this campaign. Off unruly in first stand but clear winning hope. |
| 5 |  | 53X203 | American Me | 1 | 25 | Harrison Orange(J) | Winner of recent Rang trial. Thin record here but loves the trip. Right in this. |
| Best Bets: American Me (5), Matai Phil (3), Seaclusion (4), Leo Lincoln (1) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: American Me (1-58.8), Matai Phil (2-00.7), Leo Lincoln (2-04.6) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: American Me - 1st of 8, N Cnty TOA, 04/06/25, 2600m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-20.0, 800m: 56.7, 400m: 28.0, Margins: 3 len, 3 1/4len, 1 len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Matai Phil (3): SL-Off Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: American Me to Jeremy Young at Pukekohe | |||||||
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- Race 5
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HAPPY RETIREMENT GRAHAM LUEY FROM THE OBEX TEAM MOBILE PACE
$15,000, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER, 2200m
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | | 50X944 | Princess Lisa | 1 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Unlucky a week ago and punters will jump on again from the ace tonight. On top. |
| 2 |  | 7345 | New Kid In Town | 2 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Lacked dash after finding the lead and trailing, 30 May. Give another chance. |
| 3 | | 22970 | Iron Heart | 3 | Ft | Josh Dickie | From tapered off after a brace of 2nds to start career. Freshened & has claims. |
| 4 | | 3 | Flying Dragon | 4 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Promising first-up run at Camb securing a placing. Shouldn't be far from action. |
| 5 |  | 9 | Mick Konstantin | 5 | Ft | Jay Abernethy | Raced keenly in the parked spot and dropped out on debut. Happy taking notes. |
| 6 | | 7224X6 | The Revenant | 6 | Ft | Tony Cameron | Copped a couple of checks resuming here, 30 May. Combos spice with luck from 6. |
| 7 | | 44 | Caloriefree | 7 | Ft | Todd Macfarlane | Nothing wrong with either of his 2 runs to date. Minors look best from wide draw |
| 8 |  | 536808 | Tuareg | 8 | Ft | David Butcher | Checked when back at Camb, 22 Apr. Looks up against it from horror marble here. |
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| 9 |  | 85772 | Big Herb | 9 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Almost prevailed last week from the trail. Likely to seek gaps from pegs again. |
| Best Bets: Princess Lisa (1), Flying Dragon (4), New Kid In Town (2), Iron Heart (3) | |||||||
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- Race 6
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STAR PERSONNEL - METRO TROTTERS SERIES HT 1 HANDICAP TROT
$17,000, R43 TO R53 DISCRETIONARY, 2200m
For R43 to R53 trotters. First 3 placed runners are automatic qualifiers for the Final should they be nominated. Heat 2 to be run on Fri 20 June with the Final $35,000 to be run on Fri 27 June. Selection preference for Heat 2 should this be required will go to those horses who did not run in Heat 1 then horses who were not automatic qualifiers from Heat 1 then automatic qualifiers from Heat 1 should they be eligible. Should a horse 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 | | 3X5535 | Viscount Mackendon | 1 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Strong 3rd, 23 May and battled away a week later. Winning hope with clean step. |
| 2 |  | 966068 | Saninarmbro | 2 | Ft | Roydon Downey | OK after being denied space last week. Further improvement required to feature. |
| 3 |  | 760663 | Kaipaki Jack | 3 | Ft | Sailesh Abernethy | Tidy placing at Camb and has been a winner here. Throw into your multiples again |
| 4 |  | 747460 | Sans Au Revoir | 4 | Ft | Harrison Orange(J) | Failed to see it out after racing parked last week. Sound prior and in place mix |
| 5 | | 6X1350 | Bravehearthighlander | U1 | Ft | Jacob Dunn(J) | Folded following a tough trip, 30 May. Resumed in bright fashion and well-placed |
| 6 |  | 080659 | Jasinova | U2 | Ft | Luk Chin | Run down after forging to the front 7 days ago. Requires a turnaround in form. |
| 7 |  | 8907PX | The Moonstone | U3 | Ft | Nicky Chilcott | Off the scene for a year but has had recent w'outs. Market would be best guide. |
| 8 |  | 743120 | Very Majestic | U4 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Bombed the start last week as fave. Previous form indicated win was close. |
| 9 | | 24260X | Melsadele | 1 | 10 | Todd Mitchell | Unraced since Feb '24 but looked ready winning 27 May w'out. Nice type; cover. |
| Best Bets: Very Majestic (8), Bravehearthighlander (5), Viscount Mackendon (1), Melsadele (9) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Jasinova (2-03.4), Bravehearthighlander (2-03.6), Kaipaki Jack (2-03.7) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Melsadele (9): SL-Off, Saninarmbro (2): P-Off, BL-On, The Moonstone (7): HH-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 7
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THE ALEX BAR & EATERY SOUTH OF THE BOMBAYS COND MOBILE PACE
$15,000, 3YO & OLDER UP TO & INCLUDING R50, 2200m
For up to & including R50 pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Earnings in the last 4 starts using the track grid. Eligible : Horses who have had three 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 |  | 384856 | Murtle The Turtle | 1 | Ft | Jay Abernethy | Tidy effort here, 23 May and denied gap until too late last week. Major player. |
| 2 |  | 438477 | Clouding Over | 2 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Only 2.5L from winner over 17000m last week. Rough place hope from pegs trip. |
| 3 | | 7X8833 | Captains Secret | 3 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Back to seek first Akld cheque after 2 gritty PN placings. Combos cover required |
| 4 | | 654854 | Lincoln La Moose | 4 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | OK after being denied a gap last week. This looks easier and win wouldn't shock. |
| 5 | | 887817 | Adjournment | 5 | Ft | Todd Macfarlane | Dominated from the front, 6 May then tougher trip next up. First look at course. |
| 6 |  | 601373 | Dixieland Delight | 6 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Closed with purpose when clear last week. In good touch and one of a few hopes. |
| 7 |  | 921309 | Benjamin Button | 7 | Ft | Sailesh Abernethy | Decent run last week after easing off wide alley. Faces similar issues tonight. |
| 8 |  | 232142 | Ragnar Lothbrok | 8 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Earned his 2nd placing from 8 attempts here, 30 May. Sure to find the line well |
| Best Bets: Murtle The Turtle (1), Dixieland Delight (6), Lincoln La Moose (4), Ragnar Lothbrok (8) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Benjamin Button (1-57.4), Dixieland Delight (1-58.5), Lincoln La Moose (1-58.9) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Clouding Over (2): BL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 8
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2025 NATIONAL WEANLING SALE 26 JUNE 2YO MOBILE PACE
$15,000, WITH COND., 1700m
For 2yo pacers with up to 1 win for lifetime. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Winning Stakes then Sex (fillies drawn inside colts and geldings) using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | | Fly High | 1 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | 2nd in all her trials/w'outs. Mum won 10 and bold debut expected from the ace. | |
| 2 | | 5 | Lincoln Maree | 2 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Green in Camb debut and a mid-race break ended hopes. Should be improved. |
| 3 | | Buddy Guy | 3 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Showed toughness to defeat stablemate (#1) in recent w'out. Major hope first-up. | |
| 4 | | 33 | Johnny Lincoln | 4 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Big effort here, 30 May after early check. Looks ready to earn the lion's share. |
| 5 |  | 4 | Evernden | 5 | Ft | Logan Hollis | Pass-mark on debut at Camb behind Fitzroy from wide alley. Tris and 1st 4s again |
| Best Bets: Johnny Lincoln (4), Fly High (1), Buddy Guy (3), Evernden (5) | |||||||
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- Race 9
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MONDIALE VGL - METRO TROTTERS SERIES HEAT 2 TROT
$17,000, 3YO & OLDER R35 TO R38, R45 TO R50 WITH COND., 2200m
For R35 to R38 trotters. Also R45 to R50 horses with up to 1 win for lifetime. First 3 placed runners are automatic qualifiers for the Final should they be nominated. Heat 2 to be run on Fri 20 June with the Final $35,000 to be run on Fri 27 June. Selection preference for Heat 2 should this be required will go to those horses who did not run in Heat 1 then horses who were not automatic qualifiers from Heat 1 then automatic qualifiers from Heat 1 should they be eligible. Should a horse 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 |  | 321277 | Paramount Lady | 1 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | No joy in last two here but should be close in this line-up with clean beginning |
| 2 | | 308667 | Bangkok Betty | 2 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Freshened after 25 Mar Camb miss. Proven performer here but hard to follow. |
| 3 | | 1 | Manchester's Moment | 3 | Ft | Todd Mitchell | Too sharp on debut back on 30 May. No reason why she can't double up tonight. |
| 4 | | 662483 | Brienne | 4 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Strong from the trail at odds despite finding trouble, 14 Mar. Combos value here |
| 5 | | 1X7054 | Santapazienza | U1 | Ft | Roydon Downey | Useful when completing the first 4 last week and can improve further to go close |
| 6 | | 8613X4 | Maro Mackendon | U2 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Nice resumption 3 weeks ago here. Natural improvement makes him hard to beat. |
| 7 |  | 7PXPX7 | Bertha's Pride | U3 | Ft | Tony Cameron | Manners lacking first-up for new campaign a week ago. Looking to others again. |
| 8 |  | 4X4547 | Cyclone Sala | U4 | Ft | Jay Abernethy | Lost touch here, 2 May. W'out winner since so don't ignore when building exotics |
| Best Bets: Manchester's Moment (3), Maro Mackendon (6), Paramount Lady (1), Santapazienza (5) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Bangkok Betty (2-04.3), Brienne (2-05.4), Manchester's Moment (2-05.5) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Bangkok Betty (2): BL-Off, RD-On, Bertha's Pride (7): ACD-On Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Paramount Lady to Jeremy Young at Pukekohe | |||||||
Runner Index
Adjournment - Race 7
Allets - Race 2
Always Be Mattie - Race 3
American Me - Race 4
Bangkok Betty - Race 9
Benjamin Button - Race 7
Bertha's Pride - Race 9
Big Herb - Race 5
Bounce N Beyond - Race 1
Bravehearthighlander - Race 6
Brienne - Race 9
Brookside Girl - Race 2
Bruntwood Brigade - Race 3
Buddy Guy - Race 8
Caloriefree - Race 5
Captains Secret - Race 7
Change Tact - Race 2
Clouding Over - Race 7
Courmayeur - Race 1
Courtney Rose - Race 2
Cyclone Sala - Race 9
Dear God - Race 2
Dixieland Delight - Race 7
Evernden - Race 8
Fly High - Race 8
Flying Dragon - Race 5
Forgiveness - Race 1
Halberg - Race 1
Herb - Race 4
High Energy - Race 1
Hillbilly Blues - Race 1
Hooray Henry - Race 3
Iron Brigade - Race 3
Iron Heart - Race 5
Iron Love - Race 1
Jasinova - Race 6
Joes Rock - Race 3
Johnny Lincoln - Race 8
Kaipaki Jack - Race 6
Leo Lincoln - Race 4
Lincoln La Moose - Race 7
Lincoln Maree - Race 8
Manchester's Moment - Race 9
Maro Mackendon - Race 9
Matai Phil - Race 4
Melody Banner - Race 2
Melsadele - Race 6
Mick Konstantin - Race 5
Murtle The Turtle - Race 7
Nelson's Boy - Race 3
New Kid In Town - Race 5
Paramount Lady - Race 9
Princess Lisa - Race 5
Princess Of Savoy - Race 2
Ragnar Lothbrok - Race 7
Sadhaka - Race 2
Saninarmbro - Race 6
Sans Au Revoir - Race 6
Santapazienza - Race 9
Seaclusion - Race 4
Secrets Abound - Race 3
St John Eight - Race 3
Sweet Maggie Mae - Race 2
The Bettor Deal - Race 3
The Moonstone - Race 6
The Revenant - Race 5
Tosana - Race 2
Tuareg - Race 5
Ultimate Racy Girl - Race 2
Very Majestic - Race 6
Viscount Mackendon - Race 6
You Little Beauty - Race 3