Alexandra Park Race 7 - THANKS TO THE MAGNESS TEAM HANDICAP TROT
HIGH ENERGY (6) was impressive when she came from a tougher handicap to cruise home here last week. Back in distance but has won at the trip before so can go back-to-back. BELLE NEIGE (5) hasn't raced since February but won three races at this circuit late in the last campaign and has won when fresh before so looking for a strong return. MATTY A (4) is another likely to perform well fresh as he is a two-time first up winner and owns a good record at this circuit and distance. LORD POPINJAY (7) has ground to make up on HIGH ENERGY through the resuming third but has won twice when second-up before so is open to improvement. KISS AND RUN (2) could progress off a good effort place when fresh.

Driver: Sheryl Wigg
Stats
Comments
Resumes. At the latest first-up run 9th (10m 2) over 2200m at this track beaten 70 m by Eyre I Will (2:49.90) on April 11 at $15.80. Prefer to see.
Last Starts 78 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10/13 | 25/04/2025 | 6 | 3YO+ Up to & including R65 MOB. TROT | $25,438.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Good | Blair Orange | 1:59.3 | 10 |
| 29.6L | $14.40 |
6/12 | 19/04/2025 | 8 | R40 to R70 DiscrHcp TROT | $17,000.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Slushy | Sheryl Wigg | 2:01.4 | 5 |
| 37.7L | $34.60 |
9/12 | 11/04/2025 | 92 | R50 to R65 DiscrHcp TROT | $17,000.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Sheryl Wigg | 2:04.2 | 2 |
| 67.2L | $15.80 |
4/11 | 09/01/2025 | 9 | R51 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $24,563.00 | WaikBoP | 2700m | Fast | Andre Poutama | 2:04.5 | 2 |
| 5.4L | $3.90 |
4/12 | 31/12/2024 | 11 | 3YO+ Up to & including R64 DiscrHcp TROT | $25,000.00 | Auckland | 2700m | Good | Blair Orange | 2:03.8 | 4 |
| 9.4L | $3.50 |
7/12 | 20/12/2024 | 14 | 4YO+ R49 to R60 MOB. TROT | $100,000.00 | Auckland | 1609m | Fast | Josh Dickie | 1:56.6 | 12 |
| 26.4L | $11.50 |
1/10 | 06/12/2024 | 7 | 3YO+ R35 to R53 DiscrHcp TROT | $16,405.00 | Auckland | 2700m | Fast | Sheryl Wigg | 2:02.8 | 2 |
| 5.4L | $3.10 |
3/10 | 29/11/2024 | 7 | R49 to R77 DiscrHcp TROT | $19,300.00 | Auckland | 2700m | Fast | Sheryl Wigg | 2:03.8 | 2 |
| 13.2L | $6.40 |
4/13 | 22/11/2024 | 14 | 3YO+ R48 to R54 SpecHcp TROT | $16,280.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Sheryl Wigg | 2:03.8 | 8 |
| 2.2L | $8.50 |
4/13 | 08/11/2024 | 7 | 3YO+ R35 to R80 DiscrHcp TROT | $35,613.00 | Auckland | 2700m | Fast | Josh Dickie | 2:03.0 | 3 |
| 17.2L | $12.20 |
9/11 | 01/11/2024 | 14 | $14,290.00 | Alexandra Park | 2200m | Neutral | Josh Dickie | 2:02.3 | 3 |
| 20.0L | $19.60 |

Driver: Peter Ferguson
Stats
Comments
Second-up here following a spell. Solid effort when 3rd (FrU1) over 2200m at this track beaten 2.75 m by Halberg (2:50.50) in 3yo+ on June 27 at $37.50. Has won second-up before so progression is likely.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/8 | 27/06/2025 | 189 | 3YO+ R58 to R74 DiscrHcp TROT | $18,600.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Easy | Peter Ferguson | 2:04.6 | 1 |
| 2.7L | $25.60 |
5/12 | 20/12/2024 | 14 | 4YO+ R61 to R79 MOB. TROT | $100,000.00 | Auckland | 1609m | Easy | Peter Ferguson | 1:56.8 | 1 |
| 4.6L | $10.70 |
6/11 | 06/12/2024 | 14 | R45 to R120 F&M SpecHcp TROT | $29,475.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Peter Ferguson | 2:03.6 | 1 |
| 12.6L | $6.80 |
6/11 | 22/11/2024 | 7 | 3YO+ R56 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $19,650.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Peter Ferguson | 2:03.7 | 1 |
| 11.3L | $15.20 |
5/13 | 15/11/2024 | 105 | 3YO+ R50 to R65 DiscrHcp TROT | $20,350.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Slushy | Peter Ferguson | 2:02.1 | 1 |
| 12.6L | $16.10 |
3/10 | 02/08/2024 | 7 | R48 to R64 DiscrHcp TROT | $19,300.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Peter Ferguson | 2:06.4 | 1 |
| 2.2L | $4.60 |
2/9 | 26/07/2024 | 14 | 4YO+ R47 to R64 SpecHcp TROT | $23,688.00 | Auckland | 2700m | Fast | Peter Ferguson | 2:04.6 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $7.00 |
6/11 | 12/07/2024 | 15 | R50 to R65 DiscrHcp TROT | $19,650.00 | Auckland | 2700m | Fast | Peter Ferguson | 2:04.7 | 1 |
| 7.3L | $5.60 |
6/7 | 27/06/2024 | 14 | R56 to R84 DiscrHcp TROT | $18,250.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Peter Ferguson | 2:05.2 | 1 |
| 13.7L | $3.20 |
1/9 | 13/06/2024 | 7 | 3YO+ F&M R48 to R65 MOB. TROT | $16,108.00 | Auckland | 1609m | Fast | Peter Ferguson | 1:58.4 | 7 |
| 3.0L | $2.20 |
3/11 | 06/06/2024 | 13 | $18,190.00 | Alexandra Park | 2200m | Fast | Peter Ferguson | 2:04.1 | 1 |
| 1.1L | $8.00 |

Driver: Zachary Butcher
Stats
Comments
Second up after running 7th (10m 1) over 2200m at this track, beaten 17 m by Halberg (2:50.50) in 3yo+ on June 27 at $33.40. Will not find this easy. Hard to have.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
7/8 | 27/06/2025 | 84 | 3YO+ R58 to R74 DiscrHcp TROT | $18,600.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Easy | Matthew White | 2:04.6 | 1 |
| 17.5L | $64.00 |
1/8 | 04/04/2025 | 7 | R45 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $37,200.00 | WaikBoP | 2700m | Easy | Tony Herlihy | 2:03.6 | 1 |
| 1.9L | $11.10 |
6/13 | 28/03/2025 | 14 | 3YO+ R45 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $20,350.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Fast | Tony Herlihy | 2:01.6 | 5 |
| 17.5L | $8.20 |
4/7 | 14/03/2025 | 7 | R55 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $36,500.00 | Auckland | 2700m | Fast | Zachary Butcher | 2:02.6 | 2 |
| 40.4L | $21.80 |
2/6 | 07/03/2025 | 7 | R55 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $35,800.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Harrison Orange | 2:04.0 | 1 |
| 1.9L | $16.80 |
1/8 | 28/02/2025 | 14 | R47 to R57 DiscrHcp TROT | $15,810.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Harrison Orange | 2:03.0 | 2 |
| 21.5L | $2.20 |
1/7 | 14/02/2025 | 7 | R37 to R51 DiscrHcp TROT | $15,513.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Zachary Butcher | 2:04.8 | 3 |
| 3.2L | $2.50 |
1/9 | 07/02/2025 | 5 | R37 to R49 MOB. TROT | $14,213.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Harrison Orange | 2:00.0 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $5.80 |
2/11 | 02/02/2025 | 2 | R45 to R68 DiscrHcp TROT | $19,650.00 | Hawera | 2100m | Good | Peter Ferguson | 2:06.2 | 1 |
| 8.1L | $5.70 |
2/11 | 31/01/2025 | 7 | R45 to R69 DiscrHcp TROT | $19,650.00 | Hawera | 2100m | Good | Peter Ferguson | 2:07.4 | 3 |
| 2.2L | $7.10 |
2/9 | 24/01/2025 | 7 | $30,150.00 | Cambridge Raceway | 2200m | Neutral | Zachary Butcher | 2:03.4 | 0 |
| 4.1L | $5.20 |

Driver: Andre Poutama
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a spell of ten weeks. Finished off last preparation when well beaten into sixth behind Halberg at this track over 2200m in a 3yo+ on May 2 at $4.70. Two-time fresh winner who can open the campaign with a forward performance.
Last Starts 71 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6/12 | 02/05/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R54 to R69 DiscrHcp TROT | $25,000.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Good | Blair Orange | 2:03.0 | 2 |
| 20.7L | $5.90 |
10/12 | 25/04/2025 | 6 | DiscrHcp TROT | $100,000.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Good | Andre Poutama | 2:00.8 | 1 |
| 94.1L | $29.50 |
3/12 | 19/04/2025 | 22 | R40 to R70 DiscrHcp TROT | $17,000.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Slushy | Matthew White | 2:01.4 | 3 |
| 32.3L | $8.30 |
10/13 | 28/03/2025 | 78 | 3YO+ R45 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $20,350.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Fast | Andre Poutama | 2:01.6 | 1 |
| 25.0L | $5.70 |
4/8 | 09/01/2025 | 16 | FFA MOB. TROT | $37,200.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Fast | Andre Poutama | 1:58.8 | 5 |
| 22.9L | $10.80 |
3/10 | 24/12/2024 | 42 | 3YO+ R45 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $24,125.00 | WaikBoP | 2700m | Fast | Andre Poutama | 2:04.0 | 2 |
| 12.4L | $5.30 |
9/15 | 12/11/2024 | 8 | R58 to R75 SpecHcp TROT | $31,575.00 | NZ Metro | 2000m | Fast | Andre Poutama | 2:03.0 | 2 |
| 17.2L | $13.70 |
4/9 | 04/11/2024 | 10 | R60 to R120 SpecHcp TROT | $56,850.00 | Kaikoura | 2400m | Good | Andre Poutama | 2:01.9 | 6 |
| 10.8L | $8.70 |
3/9 | 25/10/2024 | 14 | R60 to R75 MOB. TROT | $18,950.00 | Auckland | 1609m | Good | Andre Poutama | 1:56.6 | 7 |
| 7.5L | $4.10 |
1/7 | 11/10/2024 | 7 | R61 to R73 DiscrHcp TROT | $18,250.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Andre Poutama | 2:02.4 | 6 |
| 3.0L | $2.90 |
3/11 | 04/10/2024 | 99 | $18,030.00 | Alexandra Park | 2700m | Fast | Andre Poutama | 2:05.5 | 0 |
| 6.5L | $3.10 |

Driver: Crystal Hackett
Stats
Comments
Resuming after four-and-a-half months off the scene. Finished off last preparation when well beaten into eighth behind American Muscle at this track over 2700m in a FM on February 28 at $2.40. Previous preparation first-up posted a big 3 m win (Fr4) at this track (2:46.10) beating And Remember Me in 3yo+ on September 27 at $2.10. First-up winner in the past and is a leading contender.
Last Starts 134 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/9 | 28/02/2025 | 21 | R45 & faster F&M DiscrHcp TROT | $37,900.00 | Auckland | 2700m | Fast | Crystal Hackett | 2:02.9 | 4 |
| 45.7L | $2.40 |
1/8 | 07/02/2025 | 21 | R52 to R65 MOB. TROT | $15,810.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Crystal Hackett | 2:00.1 | 8 |
| 0.8L | $1.50 |
2/11 | 17/01/2025 | 17 | R45 & faster F&M DiscrHcp TROT | $51,000.00 | WaikBoP | 2700m | Good | Crystal Hackett | 2:04.0 | 2 |
| 0.8L | $4.60 |
1/12 | 31/12/2024 | 11 | 3YO+ Up to & including R64 DiscrHcp TROT | $25,000.00 | Auckland | 2700m | Good | Crystal Hackett | 2:03.8 | 3 |
| 2.4L | $7.40 |
1/12 | 20/12/2024 | 21 | 4YO+ R49 to R60 MOB. TROT | $100,000.00 | Auckland | 1609m | Fast | Crystal Hackett | 1:56.6 | 9 |
| 4.3L | $15.20 |
6/13 | 29/11/2024 | 7 | 3YO+ R35 to R53 SpecHcp TROT | $35,613.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Todd Mitchell | 2:03.7 | 3 |
| 8.9L | $7.50 |
3/13 | 22/11/2024 | 28 | 3YO+ R48 to R54 SpecHcp TROT | $16,280.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Todd Mitchell | 2:03.8 | 7 |
| 0.8L | $19.60 |
3/11 | 25/10/2024 | 7 | 3YO+ R41 to R61 MOB. TROT | $34,388.00 | Auckland | 1609m | Good | Tony Herlihy | 1:56.8 | 6 |
| 10.2L | $9.20 |
3/11 | 18/10/2024 | 21 | 3YO+ R52 to R59 MOB. TROT | $15,720.00 | Auckland | 1609m | Good | Todd Mitchell | 1:56.7 | 2 |
| 3.8L | $7.50 |
1/6 | 27/09/2024 | 72 | 3YO+, NON-WINNERS with cond. MOB. TROT | $13,425.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Todd Mitchell | 2:01.4 | 4 |
| 3.2L | $2.10 |
7/9 | 17/07/2024 | 33 | NR up to 55 | $7,000.00 | Melton | 2240m | Neutral | R P Duffy | 2:00.7 | 4 |
| 108.9L | $11.00 |

Driver: Harrison Orange
Stats
Comments
In good form. Last start posted a big 22 m win as favourite (35m 2) at this track (3:25.30) beating Crackerjack in 3yo+ on July 4 at $2.10. Strong claims again after a big win last start.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1/6 | 04/07/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R45 to R75 DiscrHcp TROT | $17,900.00 | Auckland | 2700m | Good | Harrison Orange | 2:02.3 | 2 |
| 22.6L | $1.90 |
2/8 | 27/06/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R58 to R74 DiscrHcp TROT | $18,600.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Easy | Harrison Orange | 2:04.6 | 1 |
| 1.1L | $2.70 |
4/7 | 20/06/2025 | 7 | R55 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $18,250.00 | Auckland | 2700m | Good | Harrison Orange | 2:04.1 | 2 |
| 14.3L | $3.30 |
3/7 | 13/06/2025 | 14 | R56 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $18,250.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Good | Harrison Orange | 2:07.0 | 1 |
| 5.6L | $4.20 |
1/6 | 30/05/2025 | 7 | Up to & including R75 MOB. TROT | $17,900.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Good | Harrison Orange | 2:02.0 | 7 |
| 2.4L | $5.70 |
2/7 | 23/05/2025 | 7 | R40 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $18,250.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Good | Zachary Butcher | 2:02.5 | 3 |
| 4.3L | $3.70 |
4/6 | 16/05/2025 | 6 | 3YO+ R55 to R69 DiscrHcp TROT | $17,900.00 | Auckland | 2700m | Fast | Harrison Orange | 2:04.4 | 1 |
| 7.3L | $7.20 |
7/10 | 10/05/2025 | 15 | R45 & faster F&M DiscrHcp TROT | $38,600.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Good | Zachary Butcher | 2:02.3 | 2 |
| 26.9L | $4.40 |
5/12 | 25/04/2025 | 6 | DiscrHcp TROT | $100,000.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Good | Zachary Butcher | 2:00.8 | 5 |
| 18.6L | $31.40 |
1/12 | 19/04/2025 | 15 | R40 to R70 DiscrHcp TROT | $17,000.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Slushy | Harrison Orange | 2:01.4 | 1 |
| 4.0L | $9.00 |
3/8 | 04/04/2025 | 7 | $33,820.00 | Cambridge Raceway | 2700m | E | Zachary Butcher | 2:03.6 | 0 |
| 2.2L | $3.00 |

Driver: Matthew White
Stats
Comments
Second-up here following a spell. Good run when 3rd (35m U1) over 2700m at this track beaten 25 m by High Energy (3:25.30) in 3yo+ on July 4 at $3.40. Fitter and is in the mix.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/6 | 04/07/2025 | 91 | 3YO+ R45 to R75 DiscrHcp TROT | $17,900.00 | Auckland | 2700m | Good | Monika Ranger | 2:02.3 | 1 |
| 26.1L | $3.40 |
4/8 | 04/04/2025 | 21 | R45 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $37,200.00 | WaikBoP | 2700m | Easy | Monika Ranger | 2:03.6 | 1 |
| 5.1L | $4.20 |
5/7 | 14/03/2025 | 7 | R55 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $36,500.00 | Auckland | 2700m | Fast | Matthew White | 2:02.6 | 1 |
| 59.2L | $11.30 |
1/6 | 07/03/2025 | 21 | R55 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $35,800.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Monika Ranger | 2:04.0 | 1 |
| 1.9L | $9.60 |
1/7 | 14/02/2025 | 36 | R54 to R69 DiscrHcp TROT | $18,250.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Monika Ranger | 2:04.5 | 2 |
| 2.4L | $3.60 |
1/11 | 09/01/2025 | 16 | R51 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $24,563.00 | WaikBoP | 2700m | Fast | Monika Ranger | 2:04.5 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $3.90 |
1/10 | 24/12/2024 | 4 | 3YO+ R45 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $24,125.00 | WaikBoP | 2700m | Fast | Monika Ranger | 2:04.0 | 1 |
| 1.9L | $3.90 |
3/12 | 20/12/2024 | 21 | 4YO+ R61 to R79 MOB. TROT | $100,000.00 | Auckland | 1609m | Easy | Monika Ranger | 1:56.8 | 2 |
| 1.9L | $23.70 |
7/10 | 29/11/2024 | 14 | R49 to R77 DiscrHcp TROT | $19,300.00 | Auckland | 2700m | Fast | Monika Ranger | 2:03.8 | 1 |
| 64.6L | $4.30 |
1/13 | 15/11/2024 | 21 | 3YO+ R50 to R65 DiscrHcp TROT | $20,350.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Slushy | Monika Ranger | 2:02.1 | 2 |
| 5.9L | $7.20 |
8/9 | 25/10/2024 | 14 | $17,390.00 | Alexandra Park | 1609m | Neutral | Matthew White | 1:56.6 | 2 |
| 264.1L | $26.80 |