Alexandra Park Race 2 - BORDER FENCING SERVICES HANDICAP TROT
HILLBILLY (8) made a nice return at his latest appearance four weeks ago, finishing 6 metres away in second over 2200m at this track. Has the ability to find the winners' list. WHATS UP THE HILL (3) has been competitive of late and kept the ball rolling last time when 2.5 metres from the winner in second over 2500m at Manawatu. A nice draw on the front line should ensure a cosy run. Meeting a deeper field this time but he has the ability to mix it with them. PARADISE ALI (7) is in the mix following a sixth at her first run back over 2200m at this track. HAPPY HILL (4) is the best of the rest after finishing runner-up when resuming over 2200m at this track when well supported last time out.

Driver: David Butcher
Stats
Comments
Three-year-old gelding lining up for the second time. At debut 8th (Fr3) over 2200m at this track well beaten by Youneverknow (2:51.30) in 3yo+ on April 11 at $10.30. Solid top-three prospects.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/8 | 11/04/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $13,950.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | David Butcher | 2:05.2 | 3 |
| 129.1L | $14.60 |
1/5 | 12/03/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS MR47 to MR50 TROT | $0.00 | Auckland | 2500m | Good | Crystal Hackett | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
4/4 | 27/02/2025 | - | QUAL' TROT | $0.00 | Auckland | 2500m | Fast | David Butcher | 0 |
| - | $0.00 |

Driver: David McGowan
Stats
Comments
Last start 3rd (Fr4) over 2200m at this track, beaten 24 m by Youneverknow (2:51.30) in 3yo+ on April 11 at $17.30. Two runs back 6th (Fr1) over 2200m at Cambridge Raceway beaten 25 m by Final Approach (2:52.80) in 3yo+ on March 28 at $48.30. Hard to have.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/8 | 11/04/2025 | 14 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $13,950.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | David McGowan | 2:05.2 | 4 |
| 24.2L | $31.40 |
6/10 | 28/03/2025 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $14,475.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Fast | David McGowan | 2:06.3 | 1 |
| 25.3L | $25.00 |
8/11 | 21/03/2025 | - | 3YO+, NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $19,650.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Taitlyn Hanara | 2:06.1 | 1 |
| 45.7L | $29.60 |
1/2 | 26/09/2024 | - | 2YO MOB. TROT | $0.00 | Auckland | 2050m | Fast | Taitlyn Hanara | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tony Herlihy
Stats
Comments
Solid performance when a close third behind Koko Kaboom at Manawatu over 2500m in a 3yo+ on April 6 at $6.20. Then a handy effort when beaten by 2.5 m finishing second behind Koko Kaboom at Manawatu over 2500m in a 3yo+ on April 8 at $3.20. Strong winning hope.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/9 | 08/04/2025 | 2 | 3YO+ DiscrHcp TROT | $10,896.00 | Manawatu | 2500m | Good | Peter Ferguson | 2:09.5 | 2 |
| 2.4L | $3.20 |
3/8 | 06/04/2025 | 9 | 3YO+ DiscrHcp TROT | $10,695.00 | Manawatu | 2500m | Good | Peter Ferguson | 2:04.4 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $4.50 |
0/10 | 28/03/2025 | 14 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $14,475.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Fast | Peter Ferguson | 2:06.3 | 2 |
| 267.3L | $9.80 |
6/6 | 14/03/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R40 to R55 DiscrHcp TROT | $15,215.00 | Auckland | 2700m | Fast | Maurice McKendry | 2:03.6 | 4 |
| 304.0L | $14.40 |
0/8 | 07/03/2025 | - | 3YO+, NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $13,950.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Maurice McKendry | 2:08.1 | 5 |
| 267.3L | $3.00 |
1/4 | 27/02/2025 | - | QUAL' TROT | $0.00 | Auckland | 2500m | Fast | Maurice McKendry | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Tony Cameron
Stats
Comments
Strong return to racing last start with a good run when 2nd (Fr2) over 2200m at this track beaten 0.8 m by Youneverknow (2:51.30) in 3yo+ on April 11 at $5. Capable of another top-three result.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/8 | 11/04/2025 | 145 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $13,950.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Crystal Hackett | 2:05.2 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $4.80 |
6/10 | 17/11/2024 | 10 | NON-WINNERS & Up to R38 SpecHcp TROT | $11,580.00 | Winton | 2400m | Good | Matthew Williamson | 2:08.2 | 3 |
| 16.7L | $3.00 |
7/8 | 07/11/2024 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 2YO+ TROT | $11,160.00 | Oamaru | 2000m | Good | Matthew Williamson | 2:06.9 | 5 |
| 166.8L | $4.30 |
3/8 | 31/10/2024 | 140 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $11,160.00 | Winton | 2400m | Good | Matthew Williamson | 2:09.9 | 1 |
| 12.4L | $6.00 |
2/4 | 22/10/2024 | - | R35 & faster TROT | $0.00 | N Otago HR | 2600m | Good | Matthew Williamson | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
3/3 | 24/09/2024 | - | NON-WINNERS MR46 to MR50 TROT | $0.00 | N Otago HR | 2600m | Good | Charlotte Williamson | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
9/9 | 13/06/2024 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. TROT | $14,213.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Todd Mitchell | 2:01.3 | 4 |
| 263.6L | $16.00 |
9/10 | 06/06/2024 | 13 | 3YO+, NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $14,475.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Todd Mitchell | 2:06.8 | 3 |
| 113.0L | $17.20 |
7/10 | 24/05/2024 | 15 | 3YO+, NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $24,125.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Easy | Crystal Hackett | 1 |
| 59.2L | $16.20 | |
9/9 | 09/05/2024 | 14 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $11,370.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Fast | Crystal Hackett | 3 |
| 269.0L | $6.60 | |
3/8 | 25/04/2024 | 6 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $9,765.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Fast | Crystal Hackett | 4 |
| 4.0L | $4.60 | |
4/11 | 19/04/2024 | - | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $14,738.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Crystal Hackett | 1 |
| 6.5L | $3.80 |

Driver: Bernie Hackett
Stats
Comments
Five-year-old gelding lining up for the second time. At debut 7th (FrU1) over 2200m at Cambridge Raceway beaten 75 m by Final Approach (2:52.80) in 3yo+ on March 28 at $13.30. Looks one of the also-rans.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/10 | 28/03/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $14,475.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Fast | Bernie Hackett | 2:06.3 | 1 |
| 75.3L | $15.20 |
2/5 | 12/03/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS MR47 to MR50 TROT | $0.00 | Auckland | 2500m | Good | Bernie Hackett | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
0/5 | 15/04/2023 | - | NON-WINNERS MR40 to MR50 TROT | $0.00 | Auckland | 2500m | Fast | Michelle Wallis | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
3/6 | 05/04/2023 | - | TROT | $0.00 | Auckland | 2500m | Fast | Michelle Wallis | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
2/2 | 30/07/2022 | - | 2YO MOB. TROT | $0.00 | WaikBoP | 1700m | Good | Ross Paynter | 0 |
| - | $0.00 |

Driver: Todd Mitchell
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (FrU1) over 2200m at this track beaten 30 m by Youneverknow (2:51.30) in 3yo+ on April 11 at $24. Two runs back 5th (FrU2) over 2200m at this track beaten 17 m by Illicit Love (2:52.50) in 3yo+ on March 21 at $30.90. Unlikely to threaten.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/8 | 11/04/2025 | 21 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $13,950.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Bernie Hackett | 2:05.2 | 1 |
| 29.6L | $21.70 |
5/11 | 21/03/2025 | 21 | 3YO+, NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $19,650.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Bernie Hackett | 2:06.1 | 2 |
| 17.5L | $38.20 |
3/7 | 28/02/2025 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $13,688.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Bernie Hackett | 2:11.7 | 2 |
| 6.7L | $23.70 |
8/10 | 21/02/2025 | - | 3YO+, NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $14,475.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Bernie Hackett | 2:05.8 | 2 |
| 129.1L | $13.40 |
2/3 | 10/01/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS MR50 TROT | $0.00 | Auckland | 2500m | Fast | Bernie Hackett | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
1/2 | 07/11/2024 | - | QUAL' TROT | $0.00 | Auckland | 2500m | Fast | Crystal Hackett | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Michelle Wallis
Stats
Comments
Didn't impress first-up at this course and distance beaten 185 m sixth behind Jasinova in a on April 11. Confident of improvement on the first-up effort.
Last Starts 9 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/8 | 11/04/2025 | 112 | R40 to R49 DiscrHcp TROT | $15,810.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Crystal Hackett | 2:04.8 | 1 |
| 185.6L | $4.10 |
8/12 | 20/12/2024 | 14 | 3YO MOB. TROT | $100,000.00 | Auckland | 1609m | Easy | Crystal Hackett | 1:58.5 | 1 |
| 9.4L | $17.20 |
3/8 | 06/12/2024 | 28 | 3YO+, with cond. TROT | $13,950.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Crystal Hackett | 2:04.5 | 4 |
| 3.5L | $31.40 |
12/12 | 08/11/2024 | 14 | 2YO+, NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $15,000.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Good | Tony Cameron | 2:03.3 | 4 |
| 118.4L | $70.50 |
6/11 | 25/10/2024 | 14 | 2YO+, NON-WINNERS with cond. MOB. TROT | $14,738.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Good | Tony Cameron | 2:00.0 | 7 |
| 48.4L | $43.70 |
10/10 | 11/10/2024 | 35 | 3YO+ Up to & including R46, R47 to R48 with cond. TROT | $14,475.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Tony Cameron | 2:03.3 | 6 |
| 234.0L | $11.40 |
1/6 | 06/09/2024 | 14 | 3YO+, NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $13,425.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Crystal Hackett | 2 |
| 0.0L | $5.00 | |
2/6 | 23/08/2024 | 7 | 3YO+, NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $13,425.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Crystal Hackett | 1 |
| 1.3L | $18.60 | |
9/9 | 16/08/2024 | 35 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $14,213.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Crystal Hackett | 3 |
| 61.9L | $12.00 | |
3/4 | 25/07/2024 | - | TROT | $0.00 | Auckland | 2500m | Fast | Bernie Hackett | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
10/10 | 12/07/2024 | 14 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $14,475.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Crystal Hackett | 3 |
| 161.4L | $7.90 |

Driver: Maurice McKendry
Stats
Comments
Strong return to racing last start with a solid effort when 2nd (30m 4) over 2200m at this track, beaten 6 m by Illicit Love (2:52.50) in 3yo+ on March 21 at $3.30. More to come at this stage of the prep.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/11 | 21/03/2025 | 80 | 3YO+, NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $19,650.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Maurice McKendry | 2:06.1 | 4 |
| 5.9L | $3.80 |
1/8 | 31/12/2024 | 11 | 2YO+, NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $23,250.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Good | Maurice McKendry | 2:05.2 | 2 |
| 0.0L | $3.80 |
7/8 | 20/12/2024 | 21 | 2YO MOB. TROT | $90,000.00 | Auckland | 1609m | Fast | Maurice McKendry | 1:58.9 | 3 |
| 123.7L | $12.50 |
2/10 | 29/11/2024 | 49 | NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $14,475.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Maurice McKendry | 2:03.5 | 2 |
| 0.5L | $5.20 |
9/10 | 11/10/2024 | 28 | NON-WINNERS 2YO+ TROT | $14,475.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Maurice McKendry | 2:04.8 | 5 |
| 158.7L | $2.50 |
0/1 | 24/09/2024 | - | TROT | $0.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Emily Johnson | 0 | - | $0.00 | ||
2/7 | 13/09/2024 | 14 | 2YO MOB. TROT | $22,813.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Maurice McKendry | 2:03.5 | 2 |
| 1.9L | $14.20 |
2/5 | 30/08/2024 | - | 2YO MOB. TROT | $13,163.00 | Auckland | 1700m | Fast | Maurice McKendry | 5 |
| 7.0L | $2.30 | |
1/4 | 22/08/2024 | - | 2YO MOB. TROT | $0.00 | Auckland | 2050m | Fast | Maurice McKendry | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
2/2 | 06/08/2024 | - | 2YO MOB. TROT | $0.00 | WaikBoP | 1609m | Good | Geoff Martin | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
1/2 | 01/08/2024 | - | MOB. TROT | $0.00 | Auckland | 2050m | Fast | Maurice McKendry | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
4/4 | 05/04/2024 | - | 2YO MOB. TROT | $0.00 | Auckland | 1609m | Fast | Emily Johnson | 0 |
| - | $0.00 |

Driver: Zachary Butcher
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (30m 1) over 2200m at this track, beaten 30 m by Illicit Love (2:52.50) in 3yo+ on March 21 at $32. Two runs back won by 3 m (Fr2) at this track (2:55.20) beating Hayley Mhor in 3yo+ on March 7 at $8.20. Will struggle.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/11 | 21/03/2025 | 14 | 3YO+, NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $19,650.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Peter Ferguson | 2:06.1 | 1 |
| 32.3L | $27.20 |
1/8 | 07/03/2025 | 7 | 3YO+, NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $13,950.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Peter Ferguson | 2:08.1 | 2 |
| 0.0L | $5.10 |
4/7 | 28/02/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT | $13,688.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Peter Ferguson | 2:11.7 | 6 |
| 7.3L | $16.80 |
3/4 | 25/05/2024 | - | TROT | $0.00 | Auckland | 2500m | Slushy | Zachary Butcher | 0 |
| - | $0.00 |

Driver: Peter Ferguson
Stats
Comments
Strong return to racing last start with a good run when 3rd (Fr5) over 2200m at Cambridge Raceway beaten 9 m by Mazeppa (2:44.60) in 3yo+ on April 4 at $22.30. Likely improver who is a definite top-three chance.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/10 | 04/04/2025 | 140 | 3YO+ R46 to R54 MOB. TROT | $24,125.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Peter Ferguson | 2:00.4 | 5 |
| 9.7L | $15.00 |
3/6 | 15/11/2024 | 17 | 2YO MOB. TROT | $13,425.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Slushy | Peter Ferguson | 2:01.1 | 4 |
| 6.2L | $4.30 |
1/10 | 29/10/2024 | 14 | 2YO+, NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $7,720.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Peter Ferguson | 2:05.6 | 1 |
| 0.0L | $3.30 |
2/9 | 15/10/2024 | - | 2YO+, NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $7,580.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Peter Ferguson | 2:06.1 | 2 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |
2/2 | 01/10/2024 | - | QUAL' TROT | $0.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Peter Ferguson | 0 |
| - | $0.00 |