Auckland Trotting Club Inc
Friday, 8 November
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- Race 1
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THE ALEX BAR & EATERY SOUTH OF THE BOMBAYS HANDICAP TROT
$12,500, R35 TO R64 DISCRETIONARY, 2200m
For R35 to R64 trotters. Rating Penalty Free Race. For 3yo & older trotters who have had two or more totalisator starts in the North Island, outside of Alexandra Park since 1 May 2024.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | 4X6735 | Trifolium | 1 | Ft | Lyn Neal | Solid without threatening in recent Camb. attempts. Appears up against it here. |
| 2 |  | 0X5393 | Flying Scotsman | 2 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Placed after showing manners to lead, 15 Oct. Very lean time on this track. Risk |
| 3 |  | 555627 | Eagle Hanover | 3 | Ft | Jay Abernethy | Run down in latest Mile efforts here. Would require favours to dispute finish. |
| 4 |  | 543271 | Jasinova | 1 | 10 | Luk Chin | Game winning at Camb, 29 Oct, over preferred 2700m, Always a minor's prospect. |
| 5 | | 555524 | Barsukov | 2 | 10 | Emily Johnson(J) | Another tidy run completed the first 4 at Camb, recently. Another in minor's mix |
| 6 |  | 684215 | Yurok | 3 | 10 | Sailesh Abernethy | Sound here, 25 Oct following boilover win. Manners good so consider for tri's. |
| 7 |  | 826496 | Sans Au Revoir | 4 | 10 | Roydon Downey | Off the speed at Camb. and outkicked from a tough trip here prior. Place spice. |
| 8 |  | 07X297 | Joca's Hill | U1 | 20 | ||
| 9 |  | 421053 | Kimkar Dash | 1 | 30 | Zachary Butcher | Big effort to secure 3rd at Camb, over longer journey. Big hope if she's handy. |
| 10 | | 314267 | Voronov | 2 | 30 | David Butcher | No joy since a run of cheques. Tough handicap but is a must for quin's and tri's |
| Best Bets: Kimkar Dash (9), Voronov (10), Barsukov (5), Jasinova (4) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Voronov (2-02.2), Kimkar Dash (2-03.2), Barsukov (2-03.3) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Jasinova (4): BL-Off Legend | |||||||
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- Race 2
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BORDER FENCING SERVICES JUNIOR DRIVERS MOBILE PACE
$15,000, 4YO & OLDER UP TO & INCLUDING R50 JUN.DRV, 2200m
For up to & including R50 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.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | 595479 | Benjamin Button | 1 | Ft | David Grundmann(J) | Has shown little in recent starts and big turnaround required despite the ace. |
| 2 |  | 0X7562 | Watch Your Back | 2 | Ft | Emily Johnson(J) | Run down as fave at Camb. Drawn to dictate again and needs covering tonight. |
| 3 |  | 255663 | Bet West | 3 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Fought well from the pegs here over 1700m. Hard to see winning but first 4 hope. |
| 4 | | 141544 | Midfrew Lucre | 4 | Ft | Stephanie Burley(J) | Good run last week and never too far from the action. Win wouldn't be a shock. |
| 5 |  | 261531 | Katies Princess | 5 | Ft | Leah Hibell(J) | Found the front and never in doubt at Camb. Needs to improve record here; place. |
| 6 |  | 7X5104 | Always B Charlie | 6 | Ft | Fergus Schumacher(J) | Closed well behind #5 at Camb. and from same alley can play another minor role. |
| 7 |  | 535336 | McKendrick | 7 | Ft | Monika Ranger(J) | Will find this easier than recent assignments which has had merit mostly. Threat |
| 8 |  | 443466 | Barbarossa | 8 | Ft | Kate Coppins(J) | Has put in some decent shifts of late but record here needs work. First 4 fringe |
| 9 | | 163247 | Conrad H | U1 | Ft | Neita Balle(J) | Sound runs prior to 29 Oct miss at Camb. Up against it from the unruly tonight. |
| Best Bets: McKendrick (7), Midfrew Lucre (4), Katies Princess (5), Always B Charlie (6) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Benjamin Button (1-57.4), Midfrew Lucre (1-57.4), Always B Charlie (1-57.8) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
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- Race 3
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HR FISKEN & SONS HANDICAP TROT
$15,000, 2YO & 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | Rebel Castleton | 1 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Solo qualifier in mid-Oct. Requires a safer beginning but can't be discounted. | |
| 2 |  | 244292 | Play Fast And Loose | 2 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Had her chance last week but solid nonetheless. Required for combination bets. |
| 3 |  | 98073D | Heartbreak Hotel | 3 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Galloped when leading here a week ago following a 3rd. In the equation again. |
| 4 |  | 312 | Ocean Eyes | 1 | 30 | Crystal Hackett(J) | Tried hard to break Ya Eejit Ya's winning run last week. Looks an obvious player |
| 5 | | 5221X4 | Stone Cold | 2 | 30 | Peter Ferguson | Resumption run was good and with likely improvement he should go close tonight. |
| 6 |  | 04X929 | Kawarau Lil | 3 | 30 | Monika Ranger(J) | Never likely last week after a freshen-up. Can spice up combo's with her best. |
| 7 |  | 092106 | Paradise Ali | 4 | 30 | Tony Cameron | Nothing offered since maiden success. Not the worst but requring luck to figure. |
| 8 |  | X92554 | Val Thorens | 5 | 30 | Todd Mitchell | Solid after working hard a fortnight ago here. Another decent showing expected. |
| 9 | | X46755 | Helsingor | 6 | 30 | Sailesh Abernethy | Safely held this campaign and it would take something special to go close here. |
| 10 |  | 3251X0 | Aldebaran D B | 7 | 30 | Bernie Hackett | Would pay to forgot his fresh effort, 1 Nov. He is entitled to decent support. |
| 11 |  | 8X8662 | Father Barry | U1 | 30 | Josh Dickie | Just missed when last here and has more upside than most here. On top for us. |
| 12 | | 750500 | Fight For Freedom | U2 | 30 | Roydon Downey | Failed to get around in one piece in course debut, 25 Oct. Happy take notes here |
| Best Bets: Father Barry (11), Aldebaran D B (10), Ocean Eyes (4), Stone Cold (5) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Ocean Eyes (2-05.6), Stone Cold (2-06.8), Paradise Ali (2-08.1) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Rebel Castleton - 1st of 1, WaikBoP, 15/10/24, 2200m Stand , WnrsTime: 3-03.3, 800m: 62.5, 400m: 30.5 | |||||||
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- Race 4
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TAB GOLDEN GAIT FRIDAY 20 DEC AT ALEX PARK MOBILE PACE
$17,000, 2YO & OLDER R35 TO R48, R50 WITH COND., 1700m
For R35 to R48 pacers. Also R50 horses with 1 win for lifetime. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | 255304 | Clouding Over | 1 | Ft | Jim Cole | Tidy run from this marble a week ago and likely to receive a cushy trip. Combo's |
| 2 |  | 603X32 | Mantra | 2 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Better drawn tonight after two good placings this campaign. In quin's/tri's mix. |
| 3 | | 77X816 | Mike Ross | 3 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Run down into 6th after leading over 1609m, 25 Oct. Needs more to feature here. |
| 4 |  | 552451 | Dear God | 4 | Ft | ||
| 5 |  | 5562P7 | Double Quick | 5 | Ft | ||
| 6 | | 645X21 | Franco Santana | 6 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Backed up resumption 2nd with game Mile victory, 25 Oct. Danger to the fave. |
| 7 |  | 366221 | I Got Chills | 7 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Landed his victory leading throughout here, 25 Oct. Wider marble to contend with |
| 8 |  | 31 | Chase Me | 8 | Ft | David Butcher | Gutsy from the death seat to deny #7 here, 4 Oct. Draw shouldn't stop a repeat. |
| Best Bets: Chase Me (8), Franco Santana (6), Mantra (2) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: I Got Chills (1-56.2), Mike Ross (1-56.4), Franco Santana (1-56.8) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Dear God (4): RD-Off Legend | |||||||
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TAB - NORTHERN METRO PACERS SERIES FINAL MOBILE PACE
$35,000, 3YO & OLDER R42 TO R63, 2200m
For R42 to R63 pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid. Eligible to nominate, any horse who ran in a heat on November 1. Rating Penalty Free should a horse win both a Heat and the Final. Eligible, pacers who ran in the heats run on 1 November 2024. First 5 placed runners from each heat are automatic qualifiers for the $35,000 Final to be run Friday 8 November2024. Balance of the field for the final to be selected at the clubs discretion from horses who competed in the Heats.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | | 73X546 | Diamonds Are Forever | 1 | Ft | Todd Mitchell | Wilted from a tough trip last week. Minor's look best from the ace draw again. |
| 2 |  | 583012 | Fifth And Final | 2 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Cut back by #5 last week after doing some work. Better drawn and in the equation |
| 3 | | X43474 | Minjee | 3 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Sound running into 4th a week ago. Closer marble helps; fringe first 4 prospect. |
| 4 |  | 867114 | C U There | 4 | Ft | David Butcher | Fought well from the markers to complete the first 4 last week. Needs more here. |
| 5 | | 19X41 | Matai Phil | 5 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Capitalised on a soft trip after showing gate speed last week. Similar required. |
| 6 | | 142222 | Hawkeye Pierce | 6 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Continues to find one better but lost no admiers last week. Half the quinella. |
| 7 | | 212221 | Always B Elite | 7 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Denied #6 in gritty display 7 days ago. Same quinella likely and clear win hope. |
| 8 | | 3X7323 | Village Rebel | 8 | Ft | Sailesh Abernethy | Ran on nicely when 3rd here, 1 Nov. Draw against but in the tri's and 1st 4 mix. |
| Best Bets: Hawkeye Pierce (6), Always B Elite (7), Matai Phil (5), Fifth And Final (2) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Village Rebel (1-56.9), Fifth And Final (1-57.3), Hawkeye Pierce (1-57.6) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Hawkeye Pierce (6): BL-Off, SL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 6
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TAB - NORTHERN METRO TROTTERS SERIES FINAL HANDICAP TROT
$35,000, 3YO & OLDER R35 TO R80 DISCRETIONARY, 2700m
For R35 to R80 trotters. Eligible to nominate, any horse who ran in a heat on November 1. Rating Penalty Free should a horse win both a Heat and the Final. First 5 placed runners from each heat run on 1 November 2024 are automatic qualifiers for the $35,000 Final to be run Friday 8 November 2024. Balance of the field for the final to be selected at the clubs discretion from horses who competed in the Heats. The final will have a maximum back mark of 40m.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | | X09073 | Eyre I Will | 1 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Did well from the parked spot last week. Rough chance to earn first 2700m cheque |
| 2 | | 870022 | Bravehearthighlander | U1 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Strong performances to just go under in last couple here. Will carry support. |
| 3 |  | 415783 | Saninarmbro | 1 | 10 | Roydon Downey | Run down late at big odds last week. Longer trip tonight but first 4 prospect. |
| 4 | | 542161 | Five O'Clock Gerry | 2 | 10 | Tony Cameron | Yet to win over this trip but in good touch and is required for combination bets |
| 5 |  | 21X879 | Fearless | 3 | 10 | Josh Dickie | Yet to show his best in 3 runs this campaign and hard to recommend in this field |
| 6 | | 742432 | Regal Girl | 4 | 10 | Tony Herlihy | Just denied 7 days ago and ultra consistent mare who is another in minor's mix. |
| 7 | | 211705 | Aradne | 5 | 10 | Michelle Wallis | OK after early check last week. No form over this trip and will require favours |
| 8 | | 307X18 | Faith In Manchester | U1 | 10 | Todd Mitchell | Broke mounting a claim 7 days ago following big Camb. win. Short on 2700m form. |
| 9 | | 13X520 | Halberg | 1 | 20 | Zachary Butcher | Has compiled healthy record and night over with early break last week. Consider. |
| 10 |  | 412815 | Manchester In Time | 2 | 20 | Sailesh Abernethy | Kicked clear at Camb. prior to tidy run after a break last week. ? on this trip. |
| 11 |  | X11130 | Pantani | U1 | 20 | David Butcher | Off his game breaking twice last week. Can bounce back with manners and top pick |
| 12 | | X483X4 | High Energy | 1 | 30 | Crystal Hackett(J) | Had more to give when 4th behind #13 last week. Value runner over longer journey |
| 13 | | X1X441 | Dream Of You | U1 | 40 | Derek Balle | Things panned out beautifully last week at a nice price for his backers. Threat. |
| Best Bets: Pantani (11), High Energy (12), Dream Of You (13), Halberg (9) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Faith In Manchester (2-04.4), Bravehearthighlander (2-05.1), Dream Of You (2-05.4) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
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- Race 7
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GRAND PARK MOBILE PACE
$17,000, 2YO & OLDER R50 TO R55, R56 WITH COND., 1700m
For R50 to R55 pacers. Also R56 horses with winning stakes up to and including $24500 for lifetime. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | | 156749 | Secrets Abound | 1 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Couldn't find a kick when last here after sound 4th over sprint. Looks stretched |
| 2 | | 252P11 | The Jolly Roger | 2 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Back to back victories here in easier grade. Drawn to give plenty of cheek again |
| 3 | | 021173 | Upstage | 3 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Strong placing 2 weeks ago here and can offer value to quin's and tri's tonight. |
| 4 |  | 912125 | Claude | 4 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Outclassed behind Jolimont, 25 Oct. Doesn't possess a great sprint record. Risk. |
| 5 | | 471741 | You Little Beauty | 5 | Ft | David Butcher | Stalled rivals in game display here, 18 Oct. Looks awfully hard to beat on that. |
| 6 | | 158416 | Semba | 6 | Ft | Kristina Denifostova(J) | All-the-way winner here, 6 Sept and run down subsequently. Draw won't aid hopes. |
| Best Bets: You Little Beauty (5), The Jolly Roger (2), Upstage (3), Semba (6) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: The Jolly Roger (1-54.0), Semba (1-54.6), You Little Beauty (1-55.1) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
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- Race 8
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NZB STANDARDBRED 2 YO MOBILE PACE
$15,000, NON-WINNERS 2YO, 1700m
For 2-year-old pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Sex (fillies drawn inside colts and geldings) using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | | 82644 | Princess Lisa | 1 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Fought from the trail at Camb. prior to being run down here. Drawn to go close. |
| 2 | | 2X5053 | Sadhaka | 2 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Bold 3rd from the pegs behind I Got Chills here, 25 Oct. Right in contention. |
| 3 | | Twisted Sister | 3 | Ft | Tony Cameron | Wins in both trial's during October will ensure good support for tonight's debut | |
| 4 |  | 75324 | Aventador | 4 | Ft | David Butcher | Gallant 4th a fortnight ago here and little more required to register maiden win |
| 5 | | 480535 | Beachbreak | 5 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Going well and in 10th start has experience on a few here. Cover in your combo's |
| 6 | | Miki Flybye | 6 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Trial 4th of 5 in the slush back in May. Tough marble and market your best guide | |
| Best Bets: Aventador (4), Princess Lisa (1), Sadhaka (2), Twisted Sister (3) | |||||||
| Star Trialist: Twisted Sister - 1st of 2, WaikBoP, 15/10/24, 2200m Mobile, WnrsTime: 2-50.6, 800m: 60.8, 400m: 30.0, Margins: 3 len. | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Aventador (4): RD-Off Legend | |||||||
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- Race 9
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AUCKLAND CO-OP TAXIS 300-3000 MOBILE PACE
$15,000, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER, 2200m
For 3yo-&-older pacers.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | 053957 | Shontelle | 1 | Ft | Wayne Fausett | Couldn't quicken a week ago here. Fringe first 4 prospect from her handy alley. |
| 2 | | 9670X | Major Tommy | 2 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | No joy in 4 Canty outings and now with Tate Hopkins. Rough hope in this line-up. |
| 3 | | 63 | Betyoucan | 3 | Ft | David Butcher | Fought gamely for her 3rd at Camb, 29 Oct. Better drawn tonight and in the mix. |
| 4 | | 85X722 | Spirited Peggy | 4 | Ft | Monika Ranger(J) | With 0.3L of Camb. winners in latest couple. Can land her first Alex Park cheque |
| 5 | | 233355 | Carbon | 5 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Always thereabouts and likely to push forward. Live hope of a breakthrough win. |
| 6 |  | 854394 | Eyeliner | 6 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Sound 4th last week but rough swing in draws tonight and minor's appear best. |
| Best Bets: Betyoucan (3), Carbon (5), Spirited Peggy (4), Eyeliner (6) | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Eyeliner (6): SL-On Legend | |||||||
Runner Index
Aldebaran D B - Race 3
Always B Charlie - Race 2
Always B Elite - Race 5
Aradne - Race 6
Aventador - Race 8
Barbarossa - Race 2
Barsukov - Race 1
Beachbreak - Race 8
Benjamin Button - Race 2
Bet West - Race 2
Betyoucan - Race 9
Bravehearthighlander - Race 6
Carbon - Race 9
Chase Me - Race 4
Claude - Race 7
Clouding Over - Race 4
Conrad H - Race 2
C U There - Race 5
Dear God - Race 4
Diamonds Are Forever - Race 5
Double Quick - Race 4
Dream Of You - Race 6
Eagle Hanover - Race 1
Eyeliner - Race 9
Eyre I Will - Race 6
Faith In Manchester - Race 6
Father Barry - Race 3
Fearless - Race 6
Fifth And Final - Race 5
Fight For Freedom - Race 3
Five O'Clock Gerry - Race 6
Flying Scotsman - Race 1
Franco Santana - Race 4
Halberg - Race 6
Hawkeye Pierce - Race 5
Heartbreak Hotel - Race 3
Helsingor - Race 3
High Energy - Race 6
I Got Chills - Race 4
Jasinova - Race 1
Joca's Hill - Race 1
Katies Princess - Race 2
Kawarau Lil - Race 3
Kimkar Dash - Race 1
Major Tommy - Race 9
Manchester In Time - Race 6
Mantra - Race 4
Matai Phil - Race 5
McKendrick - Race 2
Midfrew Lucre - Race 2
Mike Ross - Race 4
Miki Flybye - Race 8
Minjee - Race 5
Ocean Eyes - Race 3
Pantani - Race 6
Paradise Ali - Race 3
Play Fast And Loose - Race 3
Princess Lisa - Race 8
Rebel Castleton - Race 3
Regal Girl - Race 6
Sadhaka - Race 8
Saninarmbro - Race 6
Sans Au Revoir - Race 1
Secrets Abound - Race 7
Semba - Race 7
Shontelle - Race 9
Spirited Peggy - Race 9
Stone Cold - Race 3
The Jolly Roger - Race 7
Trifolium - Race 1
Twisted Sister - Race 8
Upstage - Race 7
Val Thorens - Race 3
Village Rebel - Race 5
Voronov - Race 1
Watch Your Back - Race 2
You Little Beauty - Race 7
Yurok - Race 1