Auckland Trotting Club Inc
Friday, 16 August
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- Race 1
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TRACK CHAT - SUPPORTING NZHAT HANDICAP TROT
$20,000, R53 TO R65 DISCRETIONARY, 2200m
For R53 to R65 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 |  | 947X56 | Gaz Man | 1 | Ft | James Stormont | Run down fresh then botched the start 2 weeks later. Can feature with manners. |
| 2 |  | 248X22 | Regal Girl | 2 | Ft | Monika Ranger(J) | Two strong runs to start new campaign and major contender off the front tape. |
| 3 |  | 743617 | Ultimate Moment | 3 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Collared half way down the straight, 2 Aug. Generally reliable; has place claims |
| 4 |  | 265279 | Liaison | 4 | Ft | David Butcher | Not a mile off them 2 weeks back and overall record tidy. Tri's and 1st 4 cover. |
| 5 |  | 8357X8 | American Muscle | 1 | 10 | Tony Cameron | Solid resumption a fortnight ago and with natural improvement will have support. |
| 6 |  | 110353 | Voronov | 2 | 10 | Luk Chin | Driven for luck last week & received none. Will be seeking the last say tonight. |
| 7 |  | 840138 | Southern Diamond | U1 | 10 | Zachary Butcher | Given a spell after his 24 May miss here. Should have the measure of most here. |
| Best Bets: Voronov (6), Southern Diamond (7), Regal Girl (2), American Muscle (5) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Gaz Man (2-02.9), American Muscle (2-03.3), Ultimate Moment (2-03.6) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
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- Race 2
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HOLLIS & ROBERTSON RACING - HERE FOR THE HORSE MOBILE PACE
$15,000, NON-WINNERS 2YO & OLDER, 2200m
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | | 45X737 | Harold Hanover | 1 | Ft | Tony Cameron | Won't have lost admirers after copping a tough trip, 2 Aug. Drawn nicely; rates. |
| 2 |  | 02 | Upstage | 2 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Almost pulled his supporters through 2nd up and from same alley is a clear hope. |
| 3 |  | 84 | Says Who | 3 | Ft | Nicky Chilcott | Unwound nicely after a favourable trip, 2 Aug. Drawn for similar; combo's must. |
| 4 |  | 6X64 | Mack Pack | 4 | Ft | ||
| 5 |  | Ragnar Lothbrok | 5 | Ft | Zev Meredith(J) | 3rd of 4 in last week's trial and lands an awkward draw for debut. Market guide. | |
| 6 | | 344723 | Carbon | 6 | Ft | Kristina Denifostova(J) | Looked like he was going to break through last week. Never far away. Exotic's. |
| 7 | | 6346X3 | Little Hoofananny | 7 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Good from the trail in fresh state a fortnight ago. Won't get that luxury here. |
| 8 | | Skys Legacy | 8 | Ft | David Butcher | Midfield trial position, 25 July. Nasty draw for tonight's debut and seeks luck. | |
| Best Bets: Harold Hanover (1), Upstage (2), Says Who (3) | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Carbon (6): BL-Off Legend | |||||||
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- Race 3
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BLANCHARD RACING STABLE NORTHERN METRO SERIES HT 1 MOB PACE
$16,000, 3YO & OLDER R42 TO R51 MOBILE, 2200m
For R42 to R51 3yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating using the track grid. These heats to be selected from the highest rating downwards and will be limited to 12 runners per heat. First 3 placed runners from each heat are automatic qualifiers for the $35,000 Final to be run Friday 6 September 2024. Automatic qualifiers will not be eligible to nominate for any race other than the Final on the race-night of 6 September 2024. Refer full series conditions. Heats 3 & 4 to be run Friday, 30 August, 2024. Should a horse win both a heat, and subsequently the final on Friday 6 September the win in the final will be penalty free.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | 450192 | Cristiano Buccini | 1 | Ft | David Butcher | Gunned down late last week and although this is harder is drawn to give a sight. |
| 2 |  | 928791 | Benjamin Button | 2 | Ft | David Grundmann(J) | Punishing burst to pick up his 11th win a week ago. Needs a similar trip tonight |
| 3 |  | 325532 | Kourtney Kardash | 3 | Ft | Monika Ranger(J) | In good form and grabs a front row draw to use tonight. She's a must for combo's |
| 4 |  | 53X002 | Ideal Delight | 4 | Ft | Matthew White | Just denied at healthy odds in Alex Park return, 9 Aug. Another winning prospect |
| 5 |  | 442912 | Claude | 5 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Beaten by a smart type, 2 Aug following game Camb. win from the front. Include. |
| 6 |  | 71820X | Always B Elite | 6 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Spelled after a 2nd to All You Need Is Me and Group miss back in Mar. W'out 2nd. |
| 7 |  | 0X6164 | You Little Beauty | 7 | Ft | Todd Macfarlane | Sound enough finished 4th 2 weeks ago here. Tricky draw and minor's appear best. |
| 8 |  | 666F93 | Always B Stunning | 8 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Stuck bravely after working up parked from the bell at Camb. Tough marble again. |
| 9 | | 81P146 | Nelson's Boy | U1 | Ft | Todd Mitchell | Back to old tricks last week & no doubting his sprint with right trip. Blow-out. |
| Best Bets: Ideal Delight (4), Kourtney Kardash (3), Always B Elite (6), Nelson's Boy (9) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Nelson's Boy (1-56.7), Claude (1-57.0), You Little Beauty (1-57.3) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Always B Elite (6): BL-Off Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Cristiano Buccini to David Butcher at Cambridge | |||||||
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- Race 4
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STONEWALL STUD & STABLES -SUPPORTING NZHAT 2YO MOB PACE
$15,000, 2YO & OLDER, WITH COND. MOBILE, 1700m
For 2yo pacers with up to 1 win for lifetime. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Winning Stakes then Sex (fillies drawn inside colts, geldings) using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | | 3 | Always B Magic | 1 | Ft | David Butcher | Held up from this alley on debut, 26 July. Entitled to strong support once again |
| 2 | | Scooter B | 2 | Ft | Tony Cameron | 2nd behind Bar Louie in 26 July trial and drawn perfectly for debut. Must cover. | |
| 3 | | Captains Secret | 3 | Ft | |||
| 4 | | 225 | Turn O The Tide | 4 | Ft | Kristina Denifostova(J) | Lacked dash last week after two nice 2nd's to start career. Allow another chance |
| 5 | | 40X | Beachbreak | 5 | Ft | Benjamin Butcher | Useful debut back in March then softened up in front next up. Cover in combo's. |
| 6 | | 1 | Always B Misty | 6 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Took advantage of the lane to secure victory first-up in July. E/W from widest. |
| Best Bets: Always B Magic (1), Always B Misty (6), Turn O The Tide (4), Scooter B (2) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Always B Misty (2-01.5) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
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- Race 5
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BOB & MARLENE LYNCH -HERE FOR THE HORSE TROT
$17,000, 3YO & OLDER UP TO & INCLUDING R49, 2200m
For up to & including R49 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 | | 565832 | Jasinova | 1 | Ft | Luk Chin | Nailed in the shadows last week and looks back in business. Could take catching. |
| 2 | | 036279 | Five O'Clock Gerry | 2 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Mixed bag in recent attempts but with full manners looks good place bait tonight |
| 3 | | 485614 | Barsukov | 3 | Ft | Emily Johnson(J) | Boosted first 4 a week ago following lower grade win. include in combo's again. |
| 4 |  | 858212 | Eagle Hanover | 4 | Ft | Jay Abernethy | Just denied back to back victories after fighting hard here, 26 July. Can figure |
| 5 |  | 921 | Miss Bebe | 5 | Ft | David Butcher | Winner at start 3 following bold 2nd. Can make present felt with the right trip. |
| 6 |  | 846624 | Hughie Wallace | 6 | Ft | Matthew White | Outfinished from the parked trip when last here. Usually thereabouts; exotic's. |
| 7 |  | 469455 | Bangkok Betty | 7 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Had her chance 2 weeks ago and couldn't land a punch. More zip required here. |
| 8 |  | X434X6 | Wish For Fish | 8 | Ft | Todd Macfarlane | Broke in a fresh state at Camb. when making a run. Had support so stick with. |
| 9 |  | 0908X3 | Asteria Lavra | 9 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Closed with purpose first-up last week. Tricky to follow but must rate on that. |
| 10 |  | 804X92 | Kawarau Lil | 10 | Ft | ||
| 11 | | 584677 | Brienne | 11 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Just fair from pegs in recent attempts and looks stretched from tricky alley. |
| Best Bets: Jasinova (1), Miss Bebe (5), Asteria Lavra (9), Wish For Fish (8) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Five O'Clock Gerry (2-03.9), Jasinova (2-04.3), Bangkok Betty (2-04.3) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Bangkok Betty (7): BL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 6
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PURDON & PHELAN RACING - NORTHERN METRO SERIES HT 2 MOB PACE
$16,000, 3YO & OLDER R52 TO R55, WITH COND. MOBILE, 2200m
For R52 to R55 3yo-&-older pacers. Also horses with up to 2 wins for lifetime. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating using the track grid. These heats to be selected from the highest rating downwards and will be limited to 12 runners per heat. First 3 placed runners from each heat are automatic qualifiers for the $35,000 Final to be run Friday 6 September 2024. Automatic qualifiers will not be eligible to nominate for any race other than the Final on the race-night of 6 September 2024. Refer full series conditions. Heats 3 & 4 to be run Friday, 30 August, 2024. Should a horse win both a heat, and subsequently the final on Friday 6 September the win in the final will be penalty free.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | | 48X515 | Semba | 1 | Ft | Kristina Denifostova(J) | Big winner here, 26 July and didn't get all favours next up. Combo's spice here. |
| 2 | | 8951X1 | Invisible | 2 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Powered home to win fresh-up at Camb. Can improve a thin record here from draw. |
| 3 |  | 0PX354 | Hooray Henry | 3 | Ft | David Butcher | Nice effort behind Artisan, 2 Aug. Place prospect from a handy enough marble. |
| 4 | | 12357X | Jeremiah | 4 | Ft | Scott Phelan | Solid run from a wide marble in Derby at 7th start. W'out winner and major hope. |
| 5 | | D1X61 | Secrets Abound | 5 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Wide draw proved no issue 2 weeks ago. This harder but he has plenty of upside. |
| 6 |  | 113 | Mako | 6 | Ft | Benjamin Butcher | Tasted defeat at start 3 but lost no admirers. Freshened and looms large tonight |
| 7 | | 25X321 | Hawkeye Pierce | 7 | Ft | Logan Hollis | Improved with each run this campaign winning here, 27 June. Minor's from draw. |
| 8 |  | 6411 | Kings Watch | 8 | Ft | ||
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| 9 |  | 365423 | Joes Rock | 9 | Ft | Zev Meredith(J) | 3rd behind #10 here, 26 July. Consistent mare but will need luck from 2nd row. |
| 10 | | 223221 | Seaclusion | 10 | Ft | James Stormont | Shed her bridesmaid tag with victory here, 26 July. Draw may work out; minor's. |
| Best Bets: Jeremiah (4), Mako (6), Secrets Abound (5), Hawkeye Pierce (7) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Mako (1-56.6), Hawkeye Pierce (1-57.6), Joes Rock (1-57.8) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Semba (1): BL-Off Legend | |||||||
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- Race 7
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NZTDA - NORTHERN BRANCH - HERE FOR THE HORSE TROT
$15,000, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER, 2200m
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | 633572 | Boss Jo | 1 | Ft | Derek Balle | Overcame slow start to find 2nd a fortnight ago. Live hope to break through. |
| 2 | | 3X8434 | Stash The Cash | 2 | Ft | Leah Hibell(J) | Consistent in recent starts and with similar manners should make the first 4. |
| 3 | | 070 | Paradise Ali | 3 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Carried money here, 12 July but early break proved costly. Has trialed. Roughie. |
| 4 |  | 532323 | Rise To The Occasion | 4 | Ft | Benjamin Butcher | Form-line would indicate another placing seems inevitable. Win would be deserved |
| 5 |  | Eye See You | 5 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Has shown potential winning both trials and will carry strong support for debut. | |
| 6 | | 447X86 | Maro Mackendon | U1 | Ft | Bernie Hackett | Better run here, 26 July. Can improve further; cover in tri's and first 4's. |
| 7 | | 578782 | Henrik Lundqvist | U2 | Ft | Jay Abernethy | Tried to steal it at Camb. when run down. Yet to feature here. Happy watching. |
| 8 |  | 956757 | Dolly P | U3 | Ft | Maria Perriton | Back with Maria Perriton and would need to show more than in recent attempts. |
| 9 | | 8 | Brass Razoo | U4 | Ft | Nicky Chilcott | Made a mess of the start on debut with little support, 2 Aug. Taking notes again |
| Best Bets: Eye See You (5), Boss Jo (1), Rise To The Occasion (4), Stash The Cash (2) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Eye See You - 1st of 4, Auckland, 25/07/24, 2500m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-26.1, 800m: 60.4, 400m: 29.1, Margins: 1/2len, 8 len, 3 3/4len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Dolly P (8): RD-Off, FD-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 8
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DIAMOND RACING STABLES - SUPPORTING NZHAT MOBILE PACE
$15,000, 4YO & OLDER R35 TO R54 JUN.DRV, 2200m
For R35 to R54 4yo-&-older pacers. This race is for Junior Drivers only and has a Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid. Rating Penalty Free Race. Restricted to those horses who have not previously won a Penalty Free Drivers Race this season.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | | 28X792 | Katies Princess | 1 | Ft | Leah Hibell(J) | Just denied at Camb. Needs to turn around a nil record here but minor's hope. |
| 2 | | 1X5703 | C U There | 2 | Ft | Zev Meredith(J) | Eyecatching finish last week and a repeat effort from better draw makes her hard |
| 3 |  | 8351X5 | Benson Dude | 3 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Tidy enough resuming at Camb. and with natural improvement can feature tonight. |
| 4 |  | 8360X5 | Potter | 4 | Ft | Harrison Orange(J) | Unlucky at Camb, 6 Aug. Mile winner here back in Jan. Tri's & first 4's. |
| 5 |  | 2935X3 | McKendrick | 5 | Ft | Fergus Schumacher(J) | More than useful resumption here, 2 Aug, without luck. Major danger 2nd up. |
| 6 | | 434X44 | Louezyana | 6 | Ft | Monika Ranger(J) | Has run two nice races this campaign and has had a month off. Can overcome draw. |
| Best Bets: C U There (2), McKendrick (5), Louezyana (6), Potter (4) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Katies Princess (1-58.7), McKendrick (1-58.9), Benson Dude (1-59.1) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
Runner Index
Always B Elite - Race 3
Always B Magic - Race 4
Always B Misty - Race 4
Always B Stunning - Race 3
American Muscle - Race 1
Asteria Lavra - Race 5
Bangkok Betty - Race 5
Barsukov - Race 5
Beachbreak - Race 4
Benjamin Button - Race 3
Benson Dude - Race 8
Boss Jo - Race 7
Brass Razoo - Race 7
Brienne - Race 5
Captains Secret - Race 4
Carbon - Race 2
Claude - Race 3
Cristiano Buccini - Race 3
C U There - Race 8
Dolly P - Race 7
Eagle Hanover - Race 5
Eye See You - Race 7
Five O'Clock Gerry - Race 5
Gaz Man - Race 1
Harold Hanover - Race 2
Hawkeye Pierce - Race 6
Henrik Lundqvist - Race 7
Hooray Henry - Race 6
Hughie Wallace - Race 5
Ideal Delight - Race 3
Invisible - Race 6
Jasinova - Race 5
Jeremiah - Race 6
Joes Rock - Race 6
Katies Princess - Race 8
Kawarau Lil - Race 5
Kings Watch - Race 6
Kourtney Kardash - Race 3
Liaison - Race 1
Little Hoofananny - Race 2
Louezyana - Race 8
Mack Pack - Race 2
Mako - Race 6
Maro Mackendon - Race 7
McKendrick - Race 8
Miss Bebe - Race 5
Nelson's Boy - Race 3
Paradise Ali - Race 7
Potter - Race 8
Ragnar Lothbrok - Race 2
Regal Girl - Race 1
Rise To The Occasion - Race 7
Says Who - Race 2
Scooter B - Race 4
Seaclusion - Race 6
Secrets Abound - Race 6
Semba - Race 6
Skys Legacy - Race 2
Southern Diamond - Race 1
Stash The Cash - Race 7
Turn O The Tide - Race 4
Ultimate Moment - Race 1
Upstage - Race 2
Voronov - Race 1
Wish For Fish - Race 5
You Little Beauty - Race 3