Alexandra Park Race 1 - "THE ALEX" THE PLACE TO CELEBRATE MOTHER'S DAY MOBILE PACE
WORDS (7) was fourth but far from disgraced when she dropped back to the mile here last week. Had recorded three wins and a second from her other four starts and owns a good record at this longer distance so has strong claims. ROY KENT (2) has been racing consistently since winning here four back and performed well for fourth in a stronger line-up last start. Contender. THE BETTOR DEAL (5) was eased out of it as a hot favourite last week but had put the writing on the wall with a good second here two back so deserves another chance. BRUNTWOOD BRIGADE (6) is worth thought after coming from a similar barrier for a last-start win at this circuit and distance.

Driver: Todd Macfarlane
Stats
Comments
Didn't do much last time out, 5th (Fr2) over 1700m at Cambridge Raceway, beaten 7 m by Benjamin Button (2:02.80) in 4yo+ on April 22 at $16.50. Before that 8th (Fr5) over 1700m at Cambridge Raceway, beaten 9 m by Messenger Buoy (2:03.80) on April 15 at $8. Hard to have on those efforts.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/10 | 22/04/2025 | 7 | 4YO+ R35 to R50 MOB. PACE JUN.D | $7,720.00 | WaikBoP | 1700m | Good | Taitlyn Hanara | 1:56.2 | 2 |
| 7.5L | $22.20 |
8/11 | 15/04/2025 | 11 | Up to R41 with cond. MOB. PACE | $7,860.00 | WaikBoP | 1700m | Good | Taitlyn Hanara | 1:57.2 | 5 |
| 9.4L | $8.30 |
7/12 | 04/04/2025 | 14 | 4YO+ Up to & including R54 MOB. PACE INV.D | $25,000.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Kerryn Tomlinson | 1:57.3 | 9 |
| 15.9L | $29.70 |
8/10 | 21/03/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R35 to R53 MOB. PACE | $33,775.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Taitlyn Hanara | 1:57.6 | 2 |
| 29.6L | $29.30 |
5/13 | 14/03/2025 | 10 | 3YO+ R35 to R50 MOB. PACE | $16,280.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Taitlyn Hanara | 1:57.8 | 3 |
| 15.9L | $39.70 |
5/11 | 04/03/2025 | 18 | 3YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE | $7,860.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Taitlyn Hanara | 1:57.8 | 6 |
| 20.2L | $7.60 |
3/8 | 14/02/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R41 to R45 MOB. PACE | $13,950.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Taitlyn Hanara | 1 |
| 4.8L | $5.40 | |
4/8 | 07/02/2025 | 11 | 3YO+ R36 to R45 MOB. PACE | $13,950.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Taitlyn Hanara | 3 |
| 13.2L | $16.10 | |
1/8 | 27/01/2025 | 10 | 4YO+ Up to & including R50 MOB. PACE JUN.D | $9,300.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Taitlyn Hanara | 5 |
| 0.0L | $9.40 | |
2/8 | 17/01/2025 | 14 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $13,950.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Todd Macfarlane | 6 |
| 5.9L | $8.00 |

Driver: Tony Herlihy
Stats
Comments
Last start was well beaten into fourth behind Got The Chocolates at this track over 2200m in a 3yo on April 19 at $17. Performed better the start before with a solid effort when 3rd (Fr6) over 2200m at this track beaten 6 m by Runkle Crunch (2:38.80) in 3yo+ on April 11 at $5.80. Draws well and may prove hard to beat.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/6 | 19/04/2025 | 8 | 3YO MOB. PACE | $17,900.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Slushy | Tony Herlihy | 1:58.4 | 1 |
| 15.9L | $23.40 |
3/8 | 11/04/2025 | 14 | 3YO+ R50 to R54 MOB. PACE | $15,810.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Tony Herlihy | 1:56.1 | 6 |
| 6.2L | $6.60 |
3/6 | 28/03/2025 | 21 | 3YO+, with cond. MOB. PACE | $22,375.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Fast | Tony Herlihy | 1:59.4 | 6 |
| 4.3L | $3.20 |
1/8 | 07/03/2025 | 14 | 3YO+ R47 to R55 MOB. PACE | $15,810.00 | Auckland | 1700m | Fast | Tony Herlihy | 1:54.4 | 1 |
| 0.0L | $1.70 |
2/7 | 21/02/2025 | 14 | 3YO+ R45 to R53 MOB. PACE | $15,513.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Tony Herlihy | 1:58.7 | 5 |
| 0.5L | $9.90 |
1/7 | 07/02/2025 | 38 | 3YO+ R46 to R51 MOB. PACE | $15,513.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Tony Herlihy | 1:59.7 | 3 |
| 0.0L | $10.00 |
4/6 | 23/01/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS MR47 to MR50 MOB. PACE | $0.00 | Auckland | 2050m | Fast | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | ||
2/7 | 31/12/2024 | 7 | 2YO+, with cond. MOB. PACE | $22,813.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Good | Tony Herlihy | 2 |
| 3.0L | $13.50 | |
4/5 | 24/12/2024 | 277 | NON-WINNERS 2YO MOB. PACE | $13,163.00 | WaikBoP | 1700m | Fast | Tony Herlihy | 4 |
| 3.0L | $2.90 | |
2/4 | 28/11/2024 | - | MOB. PACE | $0.00 | Auckland | 2050m | Fast | Tony Herlihy | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
10/12 | 22/03/2024 | 14 | 2YO C&G MOB. PACE | $20,000.00 | Auckland | 1700m | Fast | Tony Herlihy | 10 |
| 21.8L | $14.30 | |
5/6 | 08/03/2024 | 14 | 2YO C&G MOB. PACE | $13,425.00 | Auckland | 1700m | Fast | Tony Herlihy | 5 |
| 5.4L | $5.70 |

Driver: Carter Dalgety
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th (Sr3) over 2200m at this track beaten 40 m by Bruntwood Brigade (2:42.50) in 3yo+ on May 2 at $17.30. At the start before solid effort when 2nd (Fr1) over 2200m at this track beaten 4 m by Greased Lightnin (2:42.20) in 3yo+ on April 19 at $6.60. One of the chances.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/9 | 02/05/2025 | 13 | 3YO+ R40 to R52 MOB. PACE | $23,688.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Good | Josh Dickie | 1:58.8 | 11 |
| 37.7L | $13.50 |
2/6 | 19/04/2025 | 22 | 3YO+ R52 to R61 MOB. PACE | $15,215.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Slushy | Josh Dickie | 1:58.6 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $20.30 |
5/6 | 28/03/2025 | 10 | 3YO+, with cond. MOB. PACE | $22,375.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Fast | Zachary Butcher | 1:59.4 | 4 |
| 7.5L | $14.40 |
1/7 | 18/03/2025 | 11 | 3YO+ R44 to R52 MOB. PACE | $7,300.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Zachary Butcher | 1:58.7 | 2 |
| 0.0L | $4.70 |
7/8 | 07/03/2025 | 14 | 3YO+ R47 to R55 MOB. PACE | $15,810.00 | Auckland | 1700m | Fast | Zachary Butcher | 1:54.4 | 2 |
| 204.4L | $29.90 |
7/7 | 21/02/2025 | 49 | 3YO+ F&M Up to & including R54, with cond. MOB. PACE | $15,513.00 | Auckland | 1700m | Fast | Zachary Butcher | 1:55.9 | 6 |
| 347.0L | $13.30 |
1/10 | 03/01/2025 | 10 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ F&M MOB. PACE | $14,475.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Zachary Butcher | 2 |
| 0.0L | $2.00 | |
3/5 | 24/12/2024 | 18 | NON-WINNERS 2YO MOB. PACE | $13,163.00 | WaikBoP | 1700m | Fast | Zachary Butcher | 2 |
| 2.2L | $4.60 | |
3/5 | 06/12/2024 | - | 2YO+, with cond. MOB. PACE | $14,918.00 | Auckland | 1700m | Fast | Bob Butt | 1 |
| 12.4L | $4.70 | |
2/3 | 31/10/2024 | - | MOB. PACE | $0.00 | Auckland | 2050m | Good | Derek Balle | 0 |
| - | $0.00 |

Driver: Peter Ferguson
Stats
Comments
Last start 3rd (Fr2) over 2200m at this track, beaten 15 m by Bruntwood Brigade (2:42.50) in 3yo+ on May 2 at $45.30. Two runs back 5th (Fr2) over 2200m at this track beaten 15 m by Sweet Maggie Mae (2:42.40) in 3yo+ on April 19 at $28.20. Not as keen on his chances in this line-up.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/9 | 02/05/2025 | 13 | 3YO+ R40 to R52 MOB. PACE | $23,688.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Good | Peter Ferguson | 1:58.8 | 2 |
| 15.3L | $37.80 |
5/11 | 19/04/2025 | 8 | 3YO+ R40 to R47 MOB. PACE | $14,738.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Good | Peter Ferguson | 1:58.7 | 2 |
| 15.3L | $27.90 |
7/11 | 11/04/2025 | 14 | 3YO+, R40 to R44 with cond. MOB. PACE | $14,738.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Peter Ferguson | 1:57.4 | 1 |
| 19.6L | $17.60 |
7/8 | 28/03/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R35 to R51 MOB. PACE | $13,950.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Fast | Peter Ferguson | 1:57.8 | 5 |
| 11.6L | $21.70 |
12/12 | 21/03/2025 | 10 | 3YO C&G MOB. PACE | $200,000.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Dylan Ferguson | 1:56.8 | 9 |
| 61.9L | $45.00 |
3/9 | 11/03/2025 | 123 | 3YO+ R43 to R45, with cond. MOB. PACE | $10,423.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Good | Dylan Ferguson | 1:58.3 | 6 |
| 11.0L | $2.30 |
5/6 | 08/11/2024 | 14 | 2YO+ R35 to R48, R50 with cond. MOB. PACE | $15,215.00 | Auckland | 1700m | Fast | Peter Ferguson | 3 |
| 7.5L | $23.40 | |
6/8 | 25/10/2024 | 10 | 2YO+ Up to & including R46, R48 to R49 with cond. MOB. ... | $13,950.00 | Auckland | 1609m | Good | Dylan Ferguson | 2 |
| 21.0L | $13.40 | |
1/6 | 15/10/2024 | 11 | NON-WINNERS 2YO C&G MOB. PACE | $7,160.00 | WaikBoP | 1700m | Good | Dylan Ferguson | 2 |
| 0.0L | $15.30 | |
8/9 | 04/10/2024 | 154 | NON-WINNERS 2YO MOB. PACE | $14,213.00 | Auckland | 1700m | Fast | Dylan Ferguson | 10 |
| 17.5L | $43.30 |

Driver: Blair Orange
Stats
Comments
Last start was well beaten into eighth behind Bruntwood Brigade at this track over 2200m in a 3yo+ on May 2 at $1.50. Performed better the start before with a good run when 2nd (Fr6) over 2200m at this track beaten 2 m by Sweet Mia (2:40.60) in 3yo+ on April 11 at $1.50. Can improve on the latest effort.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/9 | 02/05/2025 | 21 | 3YO+ R40 to R52 MOB. PACE | $23,688.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Good | Blair Orange | 1:58.8 | 8 |
| 379.3L | $1.80 |
2/11 | 11/04/2025 | 21 | 3YO+, R40 to R44 with cond. MOB. PACE | $14,738.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Zachary Butcher | 1:57.4 | 6 |
| 1.9L | $1.70 |
8/12 | 21/03/2025 | 13 | 3YO C&G MOB. PACE | $200,000.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Mark Purdon | 1:56.8 | 13 |
| 48.4L | $58.90 |
6/8 | 08/03/2025 | 16 | 3YO+, with cond. MOB. PACE | $13,950.00 | Nth Sthlnd | 2200m | Slushy | Craig Ferguson | 2:01.8 | 7 |
| 14.8L | $3.10 |
2/10 | 20/02/2025 | 13 | 3YO+ R40 to R50 MOB. PACE | $18,818.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Blair Orange | 1:57.6 | 9 |
| 0.3L | $1.90 |
1/6 | 07/02/2025 | 147 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $14,320.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Blair Orange | 1:58.8 | 3 |
| 0.0L | $1.80 |
4/7 | 23/01/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS MR40 to MR50 MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Blair Orange | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
5/7 | 15/01/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS MR40 to MR50 MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Nathan Purdon | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
4/8 | 13/09/2024 | 28 | NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. PACE | $13,950.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Samantha Ottley | 3 |
| 5.9L | $6.40 | |
1/8 | 04/09/2024 | - | 2YO MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Blair Orange | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
3/9 | 16/08/2024 | 14 | NON-WINNERS 2YO MOB. PACE | $14,213.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Mark Purdon | 1 |
| 6.7L | $1.80 | |
4/8 | 02/08/2024 | - | NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. PACE | $13,950.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Devon Dolan | 1 |
| 7.5L | $14.70 | |
6/8 | 29/07/2024 | - | NON-WINNERS MR50 MOB. PACE | $0.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Nathan Purdon | 0 |
| - | $0.00 | |
2/4 | 10/07/2024 | - | MOB. PACE | $0.00 | N Cnty TOA | 2000m | Good | Blair Orange | 0 |
| - | $0.00 |

Driver: Zachary Butcher
Stats
Comments
Last start won by a 0.8 m (Fr5) at this track (2:42.50) beating Double Parked in 3yo+ on May 2 at $7.20. Can make his presence felt.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/9 | 02/05/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R40 to R52 MOB. PACE | $23,688.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Good | Zachary Butcher | 1:58.8 | 5 |
| 0.0L | $6.40 |
9/11 | 25/04/2025 | 6 | 3YO+ Up to & including R70 MOB. PACE | $24,563.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Good | Tony Herlihy | 1:56.9 | 1 |
| 24.7L | $34.30 |
4/11 | 19/04/2025 | 8 | 3YO+ R40 to R47 MOB. PACE | $14,738.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Good | Tony Herlihy | 1:58.7 | 9 |
| 12.6L | $17.50 |
11/11 | 11/04/2025 | 175 | 3YO+, R40 to R44 with cond. MOB. PACE | $14,738.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | John Dunn | 1:57.4 | 10 |
| 48.4L | $7.60 |
5/7 | 18/10/2024 | 14 | 2YO MOB. PACE | $15,513.00 | Auckland | 1700m | Good | Tony Herlihy | 1:56.5 | 7 |
| 17.2L | $30.30 |
8/10 | 04/10/2024 | 124 | 2YO+ Up to & including R50 MOB. PACE | $14,475.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Tony Herlihy | 1:57.5 | 9 |
| 16.7L | $12.50 |
6/6 | 02/06/2024 | 10 | 2YO C&G MOB. PACE | $53,700.00 | Ashburton | 1700m | Good | Bob Butt | 3 |
| 99.5L | $43.00 | |
1/6 | 23/05/2024 | 6 | NON-WINNERS 2YO MOB. PACE | $13,425.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | John Dunn | 1 |
| 0.0L | $3.30 | |
7/7 | 17/05/2024 | 9 | 2YO MOB. PACE | $100,375.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Gavin Smith | 6 |
| 48.4L | $75.10 | |
8/9 | 08/05/2024 | - | 2YO C&G MOB. PACE | $11,844.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Bob Butt | 3 |
| 23.4L | $65.60 |

Driver: Andre Poutama
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th (Fr2) over 1609m at this track, beaten 9 m by General Jen (1:54.30) in 3yo+ on May 2 at $9.20. Two runs back won by a nose as favourite (Fr5) at Cambridge Raceway (2:43.30) beating Roy Kent in 3yo+ on March 28 at $2. Suited back in distance and has strong claims.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/8 | 02/05/2025 | 35 | 3YO+ F&M Up to & including R65 MOB. PACE | $23,250.00 | Auckland | 1609m | Good | Andre Poutama | 1:54.3 | 2 |
| 9.7L | $6.70 |
1/6 | 28/03/2025 | 10 | 3YO+, with cond. MOB. PACE | $22,375.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Fast | Andre Poutama | 1:59.4 | 5 |
| 0.1L | $1.40 |
1/7 | 18/03/2025 | 32 | 4YO+ R37 to R50 MOB. PACE JUN.D | $7,300.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Emily Johnson | 1:56.9 | 7 |
| 0.0L | $1.50 |
2/7 | 14/02/2025 | 21 | 4YO+ Up to & including R54, with cond. MOB. PACE JUN.D | $13,688.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Emily Johnson | 1:57.0 | 2 |
| 4.0L | $7.10 |
1/10 | 24/01/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $14,475.00 | WaikBoP | 1700m | Good | Andre Poutama | 1:57.4 | 4 |
| 0.0L | $1.70 |
1/4 | 08/08/2024 | - | MOB. PACE | $0.00 | Auckland | 2050m | Fast | Andre Poutama | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 |

Driver: Josh Dickie
Stats
Comments
Last start won by 4.5 m (Fr8) at Cambridge Raceway (2:47.20) beating Kowalski in 3yo+ on April 22 at $6.50. Forward performance expected.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/10 | 22/04/2025 | 11 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $7,720.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Josh Dickie | 2:02.3 | 8 |
| 0.0L | $7.90 |
7/8 | 11/04/2025 | 14 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $13,950.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Josh Dickie | 2:01.0 | 8 |
| 26.1L | $56.50 |
12/12 | 28/03/2025 | 154 | NON-WINNERS 3YO+ MOB. PACE | $15,000.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Fast | Josh Dickie | 1:58.7 | 13 |
| 61.9L | $30.30 |
1/3 | 20/03/2025 | - | NON-WINNERS MR40 to MR50 MOB. PACE | $0.00 | Auckland | 2050m | Good | Josh Dickie | 0 |
| 0.0L | $0.00 | |
7/7 | 25/10/2024 | 7 | NON-WINNERS 2YO MOB. PACE | $13,688.00 | Auckland | 1609m | Good | Todd Macfarlane | 1:56.2 | 5 |
| 11.3L | $29.40 |
6/7 | 18/10/2024 | 84 | 2YO MOB. PACE | $15,513.00 | Auckland | 1700m | Good | Todd Macfarlane | 1:56.5 | 10 |
| 18.6L | $35.90 |
5/6 | 26/07/2024 | 14 | NON-WINNERS 2YO MOB. PACE | $13,425.00 | Auckland | 1700m | Fast | Josh Dickie | 1:59.6 | 2 |
| 13.2L | $7.10 |
4/5 | 12/07/2024 | 7 | 2YO+, with cond. MOB. PACE | $13,163.00 | Auckland | 1700m | Fast | Josh Dickie | 2 |
| 7.3L | $5.20 | |
13/13 | 05/07/2024 | - | NON-WINNERS 2YO+ MOB. PACE | $12,210.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Fast | Josh Dickie | 2 |
| 182.9L | $9.10 | |
4/4 | 26/01/2024 | - | 2YO MOB. PACE | $0.00 | Auckland | 1700m | Fast | Josh Dickie | 0 |
| - | $0.00 |