Auckland Trotting Club Inc
Friday, 5 December
- Race Number:
- Race 1
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DUNSTAN SPEEDFEED - NORTHERN METRO TROTTERS FINAL MOB TROT
$35,000, 3YO & OLDER R35 TO R48 MOBILE, 2200m
For R35 to R48 trotters. Eligible to nominate, those horses who ran in a Heat on 21 November or 28 November 2025. Penalty Free should a horse have won both a Heat and the Final. Random Draw. Refer special conditions section for full Metro Series conditions for this series.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | 722323 | Memories | 1 | Ft | Todd Macfarlane | Extended run of minors with 21 Nov 3rd here. Just 4th mobile but the ace helps. |
| 2 |  | 5196X3 | Father Barry | 2 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Tidy resumption last week and looks well in commission from mobile and draw. |
| 3 |  | 312X44 | Miss Bebe | 3 | Ft | David Butcher | Improved nicely on her first-up run this campaign when 2.5L 4th. Multiples again |
| 4 |  | 644784 | Shes All Legs | 4 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Solid once clearing the pegs a week ago. Rough place hope with run to suit here. |
| 5 |  | 220458 | Whatever It Takes | 5 | Ft | Sailesh Abernethy | Early break put paid to chances 7 days ago. OK prior but needs to find more zip. |
| 6 |  | 798612 | Crazy | 6 | Ft | Tim Hall | Backed up his upset win here with another bold effort last week. Don't discount. |
| 7 |  | 980376 | Saninarmbro | 7 | Ft | Roydon Downey | Whacked away from a nice trip in transit last week and tested by tonight's alley |
| 8 |  | X84511 | Look To Da Stars | 8 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Super impressive winning his last two and despite the draw looks awfully tough. |
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| 9 |  | 2843X2 | Hillbilly | 9 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Over-raced in a fresh state 2 weeks ago but still ran a strong 2nd. Gaps needed. |
| 10 |  | 608565 | Cyclone Sala | 10 | Ft | Jay Abernethy | Couldn't kick after being left parked last week. Could boost combos with favours |
| Best Bets: Look To Da Stars (8), Father Barry (2), Memories (1), Hillbilly (9) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Crazy (2-00.1), Look To Da Stars (2-01.0), Miss Bebe (2-01.4) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
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- Race 2
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FRANKLIN COUNTRY CUP HANDICAP PACE
$25,000, 3YO & OLDER R53 & FASTER DISCRETIONARY, 2700m
For R53 & faster pacers. This race is included in the COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIP.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | 362542 | Beta Prepare | 1 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Charged late from the back at Camb, 27 Nov. Extra distance shouldn't bother him. |
| 2 |  | 122924 | Final Change | 2 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Sound without all favours over 21 Nov sprint. Big finish prior and has claims. |
| 3 |  | 0X6876 | Village Rebel | 3 | Ft | Sailesh Abernethy | Never saw daylight a week ago behind Jolimont. Cheeky place hope off the front. |
| 4 |  | 115X24 | Iron Brigade | 4 | Ft | Jacob Dunn(J) | Two nice Camb run to start new campaign. Strong record here and in the equation. |
| 5 |  | 351314 | Kevin Kline | 1 | 15 | ||
| 6 |  | 411327 | Hooray Henry | 2 | 15 | David Butcher | Outkicked after being put into the race, 21 Nov. Might be saved tonight; include |
| 7 |  | 08X986 | Cold Chisel | 1 | 25 | Zachary Butcher | More like it when closing to 1.6L from #5 here, 21 Nov. Tricky mark but classy. |
| Best Bets: Cold Chisel (7), Final Change (2), Beta Prepare (1) | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Cold Chisel (7): CC-On, Village Rebel (3): BL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 3
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LONE STAR ALEXANDRA PARK HANDICAP TROT
$17,000, R48 & FASTER DISCRETIONARY, 2700m
For R48 & faster trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  | 402723 | Sans Au Revoir | 1 | Ft | Roydon Downey | Grabbed another placing last week with useful run behind Stone Cold. This harder |
| 2 | | 133770 | Bolt For The Hill | U1 | 10 | Stephanie Burley(J) | Botched the start last week and would require his best to push for victory here. |
| 3 |  | 28X55X | Magic Dash | 1 | 20 | ||
| 4 |  | 131X85 | Halberg | 1 | 30 | Zachary Butcher | Broke when in a nice spot here, 7 Nov. Can take this if he can trot the journey |
| 5 |  | 211175 | Lord Popinjay | U1 | 40 | Matthew White | Tidy 5th over shorter trip last week. Usually safe and can get handy early. E/W. |
| Best Bets: Lord Popinjay (5), Halberg (4), Sans Au Revoir (1) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Lord Popinjay (2-02.7), Sans Au Revoir (2-04.4), Bolt For The Hill (2-06.2) [races between 2401m and 2799m] | |||||||
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- Race 4
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ROBERTSON BATHWARE - NORTHERN METRO PACERS FINAL MOB PACE
$35,000, 3YO & OLDER R35 TO R48 MOBILE, 2200m
For R35 to R48 pacers. Eligible to nominate, those horses who ran in a Heat on 21 November or 28 November 2025. Penalty Free should a horse have won both a Heat and the Final. Random Draw. Refer special conditions section for full Metro Series conditions for this series.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | 2398X4 | Princess Of Savoy | 1 | Ft | Matthew White | Nice run as fave fresh-up here, 21 Nov. Chance with natural improvement & ace. |
| 2 |  | 487473 | Dave Duley | 2 | Ft | Peter Ferguson | Grabbed 3rd last week when closing hard. Fringe first 4 hope from handy marble. |
| 3 |  | 535862 | Gotta Go Miki | 3 | Ft | Logan Hollis | Chased hard from the trail for her 2nd a fortnight ago. Will require same again. |
| 4 |  | 02X151 | Arden's Memory | 4 | Ft | Brooke Wilkins(J) | Tough effort to run down Mediator, 21 Nov. Drawn better than rivals; on top. |
| 5 | | 857213 | Captains Secret | 5 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Backed up his slick Camb win with a bold 3rd two weeks back. Minors prospect. |
| 6 |  | 231314 | Mick Konstantin | 6 | Ft | Jay Abernethy | Fought gamely from the trail when last here. Sure to go forward; don't discount. |
| 7 | | 485325 | Bruntwood Brigade | 7 | Ft | Jacob Dunn(J) | Sound after a late check last week. Consistent but must overcome wide alley. |
| 8 | | 542614 | Another Collect | 8 | Ft | ||
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| 9 |  | 1X6322 | Words | 9 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Close again last week but did have her chance. Requires luck from inside 2nd row |
| 10 | | 455551 | Tyson | 10 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Once again showed his toughness to score last week. Can work and stick; E/W bait |
| 11 |  | 59X145 | Tight Lines | 11 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Has performed well this campaign but will require luck from 2nd row. 1st4 fringe |
| 12 | | 230923 | Skys Legacy | 12 | Ft | David Butcher | Did a good job here, 21 Nov but no favours with tonight's draw. Requiring luck. |
| Best Bets: Arden's Memory (4), Tyson (10), Princess Of Savoy (1), Mick Konstantin (6) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Mick Konstantin (1-56.5), Words (1-56.9), Arden's Memory (1-57.6) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Arden's Memory (4): SL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 5
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TAB - QUEEN OF DIAMONDS PRELUDE MOBILE TROT
$25,000, 3YO & OLDER FILLIES & MARES FFA, 1700m
For all trotting fillies & mares. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid. First 5 placed runners are guaranteed a start in the Group 1 Queen of Diamonds run on 12 December should they be nominated.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | 566304 | Bangkok Betty | 1 | Ft | ||
| 2 | | 738611 | Emily Bay | 2 | Ft | Andre Poutama | Made it 2 straight last week with emphatic win. Steps up here and up against it |
| 3 |  | 416556 | Jasinova | 3 | Ft | Luk Chin | Didn't quit after cutting the breeze the trip last week. Outside place prospect. |
| 4 |  | 449139 | It Ain't Me Babe | 4 | Ft | Todd Macfarlane | Failed to fire from the rear at Camb, 14 Nov. Trip suits and can boost exotics. |
| 5 | | 357310 | Faith In Manchester | 5 | Ft | Todd Mitchell | Too tough for Camb rivals, Cup Week then broke down at Add. Don't leave her out. |
| 6 | | 111599 | Ya Rite Darl | 6 | Ft | Jacob Dunn(J) | No joy in recent Add attempts but quality filly who will carry plenty of support |
| 7 | | X74148 | American Muscle | 7 | Ft | Tony Cameron | No luck at Camb following bold 4th here, 24 Oct. Trip good but draw could test. |
| 8 |  | 813814 | Loteria | U1 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Run down at Camb following all-the-way win on this track. Will enjoy the mobile. |
| 9 |  | 332206 | Courmayeur | U2 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Nice record here and although she has a few tricks but benefit from trip South. |
| Best Bets: Ya Rite Darl (6), Courmayeur (9), Faith In Manchester (5), Loteria (8) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Ya Rite Darl (1-56.4), Faith In Manchester (1-56.8), It Ain't Me Babe (1-57.5) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: It Ain't Me Babe (4): SL-On Legend | |||||||
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- Race 6
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CADUCEUS CLUB NORTHERN BREEDERS STAKES MOBILE PACE (Gr3)
$40,000, 3YO & OLDER FILLIES & MARES, 1700m
For pacing fillies & mares. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid. First 5 placed runners are guaranteed a start in the Group 1 Queen of Hearts run on 12 December should they be nominated.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | 444757 | Allets | 1 | Ft | Jacob Dunn(J) | Run down when last here and looks up against it despite being gifted the ace. |
| 2 | | 41155X | Ultimate Racy Girl | 2 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Back on a new campaign and impeccable fresh-up and distance record. Exacta hope. |
| 3 |  | 232121 | Arafura | 3 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Sensational win at Add, 21 Nov after being denied on Cup Day. Drawn to dominate. |
| 4 | | 555798 | Lady Of The Light | 4 | Ft | Sailesh Abernethy | Down on her best this campaign but does possess enviable dist. stats. Place hope |
| 5 |  | 33X235 | Mhai Surfer Girl | 5 | Ft | Matthew White | Racing well and didn't get all favours 2 weeks ago here. Throw into multiples. |
| 6 |  | 611111 | Aquila | 6 | Ft | James Stormont | Back at Auckland on the back of straight Camb victories. This looks a tough test |
| 7 | | 084034 | Akatea | 7 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Tidy behind a smart type on Show Day but must overcome tricky alley. First 4s. |
| 8 |  | 326211 | Francent | 8 | Ft | Samantha Ottley | Responded when headed at Ash, 27 Oct. Classy mare who's needed in all combos. |
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| 9 | | 131101 | Tytate | 9 | Ft | ||
| 10 | | 136634 | You Little Beauty | 10 | Ft | David Butcher | Decent efforts of late and with any luck in transit could boost exotics tonight. |
| Best Bets: Arafura (3), Ultimate Racy Girl (2), Francent (8) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: You Little Beauty (1-53.9), Mhai Surfer Girl (1-54.1), Ultimate Racy Girl (1-54.2) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Ultimate Racy Girl (2): BL-Off Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Arafura to Barry Purdon & Scott Phelan at Clevedon, Francent to Jeremy Young at Pukekohe | |||||||
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- Race 7
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"CHEERS TO 30 YEARS GREG POPE - AN IRT LEGEND" HANDICAP TROT
$15,000, 3YO & OLDER R40 TO R43 DISCRETIONARY, 2700m
For R40 to R43 trotters.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | | 6516 | Paramount Spur | 1 | Ft | Josh Dickie | Got it all wrong at Camb last week following smart win here. Manners the key. |
| 2 | | 325218 | Happy Hill | 2 | Ft | Bernie Hackett | Raced greenly at Camb after quitting maidens here at start 23 here. Minors best. |
| 3 | | 683941 | Home Grown Girl | U1 | Ft | Todd Macfarlane | Grabbed her win with well-timed run, 21 Nov. This is harder but can fill a drum. |
| 4 |  | 5471X7 | Majestic Cracker | U2 | Ft | Todd Mitchell | Broke resuming here, 7 Nov with little support. Happy taking notes again tonight |
| 5 | | 138914 | Hill Billie Bundy | 1 | 10 | Peter Ferguson | Backed up her Camb win with solid 4th here last week. Genuine quins/tris hope. |
| 6 | | 214538 | Mad Mary | 2 | 10 | Crystal Hackett(J) | Hampered early when last here but prior run a better guide. Cover on all tickets |
| 7 | | 467245 | Viscount Mackendon | 3 | 10 | Jacob Dunn(J) | Bold Camb 5th last week after unlucky 4th prior. Well in commission tonight. |
| 8 |  | 8X3187 | Eye See You | 4 | 10 | Matthew White | Broke last week from the trail when looking to run on. Will need his A-game here |
| Best Bets: Paramount Spur (1), Viscount Mackendon (7), Hill Billie Bundy (5), Mad Mary (6) | |||||||
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- Race 8
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DUNSTAN SPEEDFEED JUNIOR DRIVERS MOB PACE
$15,000, 4YO & OLDER UP TO & INCLUDING R50 MOBILE 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 |  | 437655 | Fifth And Final | 1 | Ft | Harrison Orange(J) | Fair after copping tough trips at Camb recently. Respect from ace in small field |
| 2 | | X23214 | Messenger Buoy | 2 | Ft | Kate Coppins(J) | Couldn't secure a gap when 4th here a week ago. One of many winning hopes. |
| 3 |  | 4X5193 | Double Parked | 3 | Ft | Alicia Harrison(J) | Strong effort running 3rd last week and looks hard to contain from this marble. |
| 4 | | X22442 | Melody Banner | 4 | Ft | Kristina Denifostova(J) | Upstaged late 2 weeks ago here after finishing fast. Should go close once again. |
| 5 | | 6425X5 | Louezyana | 5 | Ft | Monika Ranger(J) | No daylight resuming here a fortnight ago. has the game to push hard tonight. |
| 6 |  | 974186 | Nelson's Boy | U1 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | No threat after a tardy beginning over 1700m, 21 Nov. Not for the faint hearted. |
| Best Bets: Double Parked (3), Melody Banner (4), Louezyana (5), Messenger Buoy (2) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Nelson's Boy (1-56.7), Louezyana (1-57.2), Fifth And Final (1-57.3) [races between 2001m and 2400m] | |||||||
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- Race 9
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IRT. YOUR HORSE. OUR PASSION MOBILE PACE
$15,000, 2YO & OLDER R40 TO R49, 1700m
For R40 to R49 pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating using the track grid.
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 |  | 664326 | Clouding Over | 1 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Gobbled up after leading from this alley last week. Solid prior; combos booster. |
| 2 | | 33321 | American Falcon | 2 | Ft | Matthew White | Built nicely to his Camb win, 20 Nov. This is tougher but has obvious potential. |
| 3 | | 251325 | The Night Agent | 3 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | Went close in late Sept here and solid in subsequent run. Quins/tris contender. |
| 4 |  | 900746 | Social Distancing | 4 | Ft | Tony Herlihy | Went rough a week ago with strong support. Might pay to keep safe again tonight. |
| 5 | | 734732 | Ragnar Lothbrok | 5 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Closed with his usual gusto to snare another cheque last week. Major contender. |
| 6 |  | 356643 | Bettor Reaction | 6 | Ft | Nicky Chilcott | Gritty when last here after sitting parked. Must be considered despite the alley |
| Best Bets: American Falcon (2), Ragnar Lothbrok (5), The Night Agent (3), Social Distancing (4) | |||||||
| Best Mile Rates: Bettor Reaction (1-57.9), Social Distancing (1-59.2) [races less or equal 2000m] | |||||||
| Gear Changes: The Night Agent (3): BL-On Legend | |||||||
| Horse Movements: Social Distancing to Michelle Wallis & Bernie Hackett at Waiuku | |||||||
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- Race 10
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BORDER FENCING SERVICES TROT
$15,000, NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER, 2200m
| Book | Form | Name | Draw | Hcp | Driver | Comment | |
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| 1 | | 643954 | Valentina Shevchenko | 1 | Ft | Jay Abernethy | Sound without threatening to win over both venues of late. First 4 fringes again |
| 2 |  | 7 | Fabiana | 2 | Ft | Maurice McKendry | Had plenty of friends when messing up his debut here, 21 Nov. Must be included. |
| 3 |  | 8X632 | Buynowpaylater | 3 | Ft | Harrison Orange(J) | Brings nice Camb form to his Alex Park debut. Throw into combination bets again. |
| 4 | | 35X436 | I'll Call You | 4 | Ft | Todd Macfarlane | Broke twice when last here with support. Still a work in progress; minors best. |
| 5 |  | X9X237 | South Sydney | 5 | Ft | Dylan Ferguson | Couldn't stick at Camb, 14 Nov following two placings. Consider for you exotics. |
| 6 | | 85X3 | Brass Razoo | U1 | Ft | Nicky Chilcott | Went out fave resuming at Camb and should be improved by that. Quins/tris. |
| 7 |  | X42765 | Royal Petite | U2 | Ft | Crystal Hackett(J) | Breaks have proved her undoing in last couple of runs here. Blow-out prospect. |
| 8 |  | 345744 | Mass Disruption | U3 | Ft | Sailesh Abernethy | Solid completing the first 4s in last two attempts. Needing more to take this. |
| 9 |  | 42 | Vacation | U4 | Ft | David McGowan | Pushed stable-mate hard a fortnight ago here and with manners can play a part. |
| 10 |  | 5808X | Joe Kennedy | U5 | Ft | Zachary Butcher | In the North now after 4 unplaced runs for Brett Gray. W'out 2nd; market watch. |
| Best Bets: Fabiana (2), Buynowpaylater (3), Brass Razoo (6), Vacation (9) | |||||||
| Gear Changes: Joe Kennedy (10): P-Off Legend | |||||||
Runner Index
Akatea - Race 6
Allets - Race 6
American Falcon - Race 9
American Muscle - Race 5
Another Collect - Race 4
Aquila - Race 6
Arafura - Race 6
Arden's Memory - Race 4
Bangkok Betty - Race 5
Beta Prepare - Race 2
Bettor Reaction - Race 9
Bolt For The Hill - Race 3
Brass Razoo - Race 10
Bruntwood Brigade - Race 4
Buynowpaylater - Race 10
Captains Secret - Race 4
Clouding Over - Race 9
Cold Chisel - Race 2
Courmayeur - Race 5
Crazy - Race 1
Cyclone Sala - Race 1
Dave Duley - Race 4
Double Parked - Race 8
Emily Bay - Race 5
Eye See You - Race 7
Fabiana - Race 10
Faith In Manchester - Race 5
Father Barry - Race 1
Fifth And Final - Race 8
Final Change - Race 2
Francent - Race 6
Gotta Go Miki - Race 4
Halberg - Race 3
Happy Hill - Race 7
Hill Billie Bundy - Race 7
Hillbilly - Race 1
Home Grown Girl - Race 7
Hooray Henry - Race 2
I'll Call You - Race 10
Iron Brigade - Race 2
It Ain't Me Babe - Race 5
Jasinova - Race 5
Joe Kennedy - Race 10
Kevin Kline - Race 2
Lady Of The Light - Race 6
Look To Da Stars - Race 1
Lord Popinjay - Race 3
Loteria - Race 5
Louezyana - Race 8
Mad Mary - Race 7
Magic Dash - Race 3
Majestic Cracker - Race 7
Mass Disruption - Race 10
Melody Banner - Race 8
Memories - Race 1
Messenger Buoy - Race 8
Mhai Surfer Girl - Race 6
Mick Konstantin - Race 4
Miss Bebe - Race 1
Nelson's Boy - Race 8
Paramount Spur - Race 7
Princess Of Savoy - Race 4
Ragnar Lothbrok - Race 9
Royal Petite - Race 10
Saninarmbro - Race 1
Sans Au Revoir - Race 3
Shes All Legs - Race 1
Skys Legacy - Race 4
Social Distancing - Race 9
South Sydney - Race 10
The Night Agent - Race 9
Tight Lines - Race 4
Tyson - Race 4
Tytate - Race 6
Ultimate Racy Girl - Race 6
Vacation - Race 10
Valentina Shevchenko - Race 10
Village Rebel - Race 2
Viscount Mackendon - Race 7
Whatever It Takes - Race 1
Words - Race 4
Ya Rite Darl - Race 5
You Little Beauty - Race 6