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Alexandra Park Race 9 - IRT SPRING CUP HANDICAP PACE

MERLIN (10) makes his first appearance since April but has yet to miss a place in five fresh attempts. Finished off last campaign with strong form at the top level, last seen when fourth in the Taylor Mile after his brave third to Leap To Fame in The Race. Not an easy task to overcome the 20m handicap but he owns an impressive strike rate here and has the class edge. SOONER THE BETTOR (5) might have the advantage in terms of fitness having already kicked off his campaign on a winning note. Strikes at 50 per cent when attempting this longer distance here so can go on with it. BETTER KNUCKLE UP (4) could be ready to peak after placing in his two starts since a spell, getting close to SOONER THE BETTOR last time. DUCHESS MEGXIT (7) hasn't missed a place in five tries at this circuit and distance, winning three. Goes well fresh so can play a role.

Race Time:9:16 AM

Friday, September 19, 2025

Track:Good

Weather:Showery

Prize Money:$0.00

Distance:2200m

Little Spike (1)6932x

Trainer: Arna Donnelly (Cambridge)12 mths 22: 6-1-3

Driver: Andre Poutama

4 yo B G

Sire: Terror To Love

Dam: Key Operator

Dam's Sire: Armbro Operative

Stats

Career22: 6-1-3

LTS$98,475.00

BMR1:56.60

TS11: 2-0-3

Win %27.27%

Place %45.45%

Comments

Closed off last campaign with back to back placings. Cheeky hope fresh from ace.

Last Starts 127 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
2/10	15/05/2025	13	R45 & faster DiscrHcp PACE	$26,538.00	WaikBoP	2700m	Good	Zachary Butcher	2:01.9	2	1. The Surfer 2. Little Spike 3. Matai Phil	5.6L	$3.00
3/5	02/05/2025	7	R55 to R73 MOB. PACE	$21,938.00	Auckland	2200m	Good	Crystal Hackett	1:59.9	5	1. Jeremiah 2. The Surfer 3. Little Spike	10.5L	$2.00
9/10	25/04/2025	14	FFA MOB. PACE	$96,500.00	Auckland	2700m	Good	Crystal Hackett	1:58.4	4	1. Republican Party 2. Mo'unga 3. Don't Stop Dreaming	53.8L	$60.70
6/8	11/04/2025	14	FFA MOB. PACE	$93,000.00	Auckland	1609m	Fast	Crystal Hackett	1:51.6	4	1. We Walk By Faith 2. Republican Party 3. Rakero Rocket	13.4L	$31.00
10/10	28/03/2025	7	FFA MOB. PACE	$57,900.00	WaikBoP	1609m	Fast	Crystal Hackett	1:51.4	3	1. Chase A Dream 2. Merlin 3. Pinseeker	390.1L	$19.30
3/12	21/03/2025	7	FFA MOB. PACE	$60,000.00	Auckland	2200m	Fast	Crystal Hackett	1:54.5	2	1. Don't Stop Dreaming 2. Mo'unga 3. Little Spike	8.3L	$32.40
3/9	14/03/2025	64	FFA MOB. PACE	$37,900.00	Auckland	1700m	Fast	Crystal Hackett		4	1. Jolimont 3. Little Spike	3.2L	$0.00
4/6	09/01/2025	16	FFA MOB. PACE	$26,850.00	WaikBoP	2200m	Fast	Zachary Butcher		1	1. Republican Party	2.7L	$0.00
1/8	24/12/2024	18	3YO+ R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE	$23,250.00	WaikBoP	2700m	Fast	Samantha Ottley		1	1. Little Spike 2. Fernleigh Cash	10.5L	$0.00
1/11	06/12/2024	21	3YO+ R50 to R64 MOB. PACE	$16,703.00	Auckland	2200m	Fast	Bob Butt		11	1. Little Spike 2. Hawkeye Pierce	7.0L	$0.00

Lady Of The Light (2)007x5

Trainer: Jeremy Young (Pukekohe)12 mths 45: 11-7-7

Driver: Maurice McKendry

6 yo B M

Sire: Bettor's Delight

Dam: Steel The Light

Dam's Sire: Falcon Seelster

Stats

Career45: 11-7-7

LTS$275,315.00

BMR1:54.80

TS33: 10-4-7

Win %24.44%

Place %55.56%

Comments

Will have derived plenty of benefit from her first-up run here. Combos include.

Last Starts 21 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
5/6	29/08/2025	232	3YO+ R51 to R73 DiscrHcp PACE	$17,900.00	Auckland	2200m	Good	Maurice McKendry	2:00.3	1	1. Mantra Blue 2. Semba 3. Beta Prepare	14.5L	$4.50
7/8	09/01/2025	9	R52 & faster DiscrHcp PACE	$23,250.00	WaikBoP	2700m	Fast	Sailesh Abernethy	2:02.8	1	1. Miki Shan 2. The Surfer 3. Skipper	18.3L	$7.00
11/12	31/12/2024	11	FFA PACE	$250,000.00	Auckland	3200m	Good	Tony Herlihy	2:00.7	8	1. Republican Party 2. Merlin 3. Sooner The Bettor	37.7L	$52.90
10/11	20/12/2024	7	4YO+ R63 to R99 MOB. PACE	$97,500.00	Auckland	1609m	Easy	Monika Ranger	1:54.9	10	1. Jolimont 2. Sooner The Bettor 3. Kango	14.5L	$18.60
5/11	13/12/2024	7	3YO+ F&M FFA MOB. PACE	$98,250.00	Auckland	2200m	Fast	Maurice McKendry	1:57.9	4	1. Duchess Megxit 2. Princess Meritaten 3. Treacherous Gall	11.8L	$8.20
3/9	06/12/2024	7	3YO+ F&M FFA MOB. PACE	$37,900.00	Auckland	2200m	Fast	Maurice McKendry	1:58.4	7	1. Princess Meritaten 2. Dance Till Dawn 3. Lady Of The Light	3.8L	$2.50
2/7	29/11/2024	7	R62 to R73 DiscrHcp PACE	$22,813.00	Auckland	2700m	Fast	Monika Ranger		2	1. Jolimont 2. Lady Of The Light	2.7L	$0.00
3/10	22/11/2024	7	2YO+ Up to & including R70 MOB. PACE	$19,300.00	Auckland	1700m	Fast	Maurice McKendry		7	1. Sooner The Bettor 3. Lady Of The Light	8.1L	$0.00
5/10	15/11/2024	21	3YO+ R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE	$19,300.00	WaikBoP	2200m	Slushy	Sailesh Abernethy		2	1. Claude	14.0L	$0.00
3/6	25/10/2024	21	Up to & including R70 FFA MOB. PACE	$17,900.00	Auckland	1609m	Good	Monika Ranger		7	1. Jolimont 3. Lady Of The Light	3.5L	$0.00

Cold Chisel (3)2208x

Trainer: Barry Purdon & Scott Phelan (Clevedon)12 mths 19: 6-5-4

Driver: Tony Herlihy

4 yo B H

Sire: Always B Miki

Dam: Shezaball

Dam's Sire: Presidential Ball

Stats

Career19: 6-5-4

LTS$374,592.00

BMR1:54.80

TS9: 4-5-0

Win %31.58%

Place %78.95%

Comments

Off the scene since Odt but multiple Group winner who has yet to miss this track

Last Starts 326 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
8/12	28/10/2024	17	3YO+ FFA PACE	$60,000.00	Ashburton	2400m	Good	Tony Herlihy	1:57.0	7	1. Merlin 2. Don't Stop Dreaming 3. Alta Meteor	26.6L	$14.50
11/13	11/10/2024	7	3YO MOB. PACE	$101,750.00	NZ Metro	1980m	Fast	Zachary Butcher	1:54.3	8	1. Chase A Dream 2. It's Tough 3. Hadron Collider	25.0L	$3.00
2/8	04/10/2024	13	3YO+ R65 & faster DiscrHcp PACE	$37,200.00	Auckland	2700m	Fast	Tony Herlihy	1:58.0	2	1. Merlin 2. Cold Chisel 3. Sooner The Bettor	5.4L	$6.30
2/7	21/09/2024	134	3YO MOB. PACE	$22,813.00	Auckland	2200m	Fast	Zachary Butcher	1:56.1	7	1. Mako 2. Cold Chisel 3. Better Knuckle Up	1.6L	$4.00
3/9	10/05/2024	7	3YO C&G MOB. PACE	$147,200.00	NZ Metro	1980m	Fast	Zachary Butcher	1:55.9	2	1. Chase A Dream 2. We Walk By Faith 3. Cold Chisel	1.6L	$3.10
3/6	03/05/2024	21	3YO C&G MOB. PACE	$20,625.00	NZ Metro	1980m	Fast	John Morrison	1:56.8	4	1. Chase A Dream 2. Dreams Are Free 3. Cold Chisel	1.1L	$3.50
3/5	12/04/2024	21	3YO C&G MOB. PACE	$20,000.00	WaikBoP	1700m	Good	Zachary Butcher		5	1. Hadron Collider 3. Cold Chisel	5.4L	$0.00
1/13	22/03/2024	7	3YO MOB. PACE	$203,500.00	Auckland	2700m	Fast	Zachary Butcher		1	1. Cold Chisel 2. Christopher Dance	0.3L	$0.00
2/7	15/03/2024	14	3YO C&G MOB. PACE	$21,250.00	Auckland	1700m	Slushy	Zachary Butcher		6	1. Dreams Are Free 2. Cold Chisel	4.0L	$0.00
1/8	01/03/2024	14	3YO MOB. PACE	$55,800.00	Auckland	2200m	Fast	Zachary Butcher		1	1. Cold Chisel 2. Chase A Dream	1.9L	$0.00

Better Knuckle Up (4)73x32

Trainer: Barry Purdon & Scott Phelan (Clevedon)12 mths 21: 6-2-5

Driver: Crystal Hackett

4 yo B G

Sire: Bettor's Delight

Dam: Bare Knuckle

Dam's Sire: Raging Bull

Stats

Career21: 6-2-5

LTS$302,467.00

BMR1:53.30

TS14: 5-2-3

Win %28.57%

Place %61.90%

Comments

Two strong placings to start new campaign and should be competitive once again.

Last Starts 14 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
2/5	05/09/2025	14	R72 to R87 MOB. PACE	$17,550.00	Auckland	1700m	Fast	Crystal Hackett	1:57.4	2	1. Sooner The Bettor 2. Better Knuckle Up 3. Jeremiah	0.5L	$4.30
3/4	22/08/2025	167	R67 & faster MOB. PACE	$17,200.00	Auckland	1700m	Fast	Crystal Hackett	1:59.9	2	1. Akuta 2. Jeremiah 3. Better Knuckle Up	5.4L	$4.50
3/10	08/03/2025	7	NR up to 90	$25,000.00	Menangle	1609m	Neutral	Gavin Fitzpatrick	1:49.2	5	1. Dashing 2. Our Luciano 3. Better Knuckle Up	5.0L	$6.00
7/10	01/03/2025	14	No NR	$250,000.00	Menangle	1609m	Neutral	Gavin Fitzpatrick	1:49.1	7	1. Bay Of Biscay 2. Charge Ahead 3. Major Hot	9.3L	$23.00
4/10	15/02/2025	57	No NR	$50,000.00	Menangle	1609m	Fast	Gavin Fitzpatrick	1:49.8	6	1. Bay Of Biscay 2. War Dan Buddy 3. Major Hot	10.8L	$5.00
12/12	20/12/2024	14	3YO MOB. PACE	$100,000.00	Auckland	1609m	Easy	Crystal Hackett	1:55.0	12	1. Duchess Megxit 2. Jeremiah 3. Iron Brigade	20.4L	$6.10
6/14	06/12/2024	21	3YO MOB. PACE	$310,500.00	NZ Metro	2600m	Fast	Zachary Butcher		4	1. We Walk By Faith	17.2L	$0.00
1/10	15/11/2024	18	3YO MOB. PACE	$500,000.00	NZ Metro	1980m	Fast	Zachary Butcher		9	1. Better Knuckle Up 2. Chase A Dream	4.3L	$0.00
3/13	28/10/2024	17	3YO C&G MOB. PACE	$50,000.00	Ashburton	1700m	Good	Zachary Butcher		9	1. Dreams Are Free 3. Better Knuckle Up	7.5L	$0.00
5/13	11/10/2024	20	3YO MOB. PACE	$101,750.00	NZ Metro	1980m	Fast	Scott Phelan		15	1. Chase A Dream	10.0L	$0.00

Sooner The Bettor (5)572x1

Trainer: Barry Purdon & Scott Phelan (Clevedon)12 mths 45: 8-15-7

Driver: Harrison Orange

5 yo Br H

Sire: Bettor's Delight

Dam: Lucky Pocket

Dam's Sire: In The Pocket

Stats

Career45: 8-15-7

LTS$599,265.00

BMR1:53.50

TS21: 6-7-4

Win %17.78%

Place %66.67%

Comments

Kicked off new campaign in style winning sprint, 5 Sept. Include in all exotics.

Last Starts 14 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
1/5	05/09/2025	126	R72 to R87 MOB. PACE	$17,550.00	Auckland	1700m	Fast	Harrison Orange	1:57.4	1	1. Sooner The Bettor 2. Better Knuckle Up 3. Jeremiah	0.5L	$3.50
2/9	02/05/2025	21	DiscrHcp PACE	$94,750.00	Auckland	2200m	Good	Scott Phelan	1:58.4	2	1. Republican Party 2. Sooner The Bettor 3. We Walk By Faith	4.0L	$9.90
7/8	11/04/2025	14	FFA MOB. PACE	$93,000.00	Auckland	1609m	Fast	Scott Phelan	1:51.6	2	1. We Walk By Faith 2. Republican Party 3. Rakero Rocket	14.0L	$19.50
5/10	28/03/2025	7	FFA MOB. PACE	$57,900.00	WaikBoP	1609m	Fast	Scott Phelan	1:51.4	2	1. Chase A Dream 2. Merlin 3. Pinseeker	10.5L	$6.30
8/12	21/03/2025	13	FFA MOB. PACE	$60,000.00	Auckland	2200m	Fast	Scott Phelan	1:54.5	10	1. Don't Stop Dreaming 2. Mo'unga 3. Little Spike	16.7L	$14.80
6/8	08/03/2025	7	No NR	$1,000,000.00	Menangle	1609m	Neutral	Gavin Fitzpatrick	1:48.4	3	1. Don Hugo 2. Leap To Fame 3. Tact McLeod	8.8L	$51.00
3/12	31/12/2024	11	FFA PACE	$250,000.00	Auckland	3200m	Good	Scott Phelan		6	1. Republican Party 3. Sooner The Bettor	10.5L	$0.00
2/11	20/12/2024	14	4YO+ R63 to R99 MOB. PACE	$97,500.00	Auckland	1609m	Easy	Scott Phelan		6	1. Jolimont 2. Sooner The Bettor	3.5L	$0.00

Jeremiah (6)x1x23

Trainer: Barry Purdon & Scott Phelan (Clevedon)12 mths 18: 6-4-3

Driver: Josh Dickie

4 yo Bl G

Sire: Lazarus

Dam: Flyover

Dam's Sire: Live Or Die

Stats

Career18: 6-4-3

LTS$162,030.00

BMR1:55.20

TS14: 5-3-3

Win %33.33%

Place %72.22%

Comments

Gallant bid just came up short 2nd up here. Loves the trip and great E/W option.

Last Starts 14 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
3/5	05/09/2025	14	R72 to R87 MOB. PACE	$17,550.00	Auckland	1700m	Fast	Zachary Butcher	1:57.4	3	1. Sooner The Bettor 2. Better Knuckle Up 3. Jeremiah	1.6L	$1.80
2/4	22/08/2025	112	R67 & faster MOB. PACE	$17,200.00	Auckland	1700m	Fast	Zachary Butcher	1:59.9	3	1. Akuta 2. Jeremiah 3. Better Knuckle Up	1.9L	$3.80
1/5	02/05/2025	133	R55 to R73 MOB. PACE	$21,938.00	Auckland	2200m	Good	Zachary Butcher	1:59.9	4	1. Jeremiah 2. The Surfer 3. Little Spike	4.0L	$2.70
2/12	20/12/2024	14	3YO MOB. PACE	$100,000.00	Auckland	1609m	Easy	Scott Phelan	1:55.0	11	1. Duchess Megxit 2. Jeremiah 3. Iron Brigade	3.5L	$8.10
5/14	06/12/2024	21	3YO MOB. PACE	$310,500.00	NZ Metro	2600m	Fast	Scott Phelan	1:58.1	7	1. We Walk By Faith 2. Vessem 3. Harrison John	16.4L	$17.40
4/10	15/11/2024	18	3YO MOB. PACE	$500,000.00	NZ Metro	1980m	Fast	Scott Phelan	1:56.2	4	1. Better Knuckle Up 2. Chase A Dream 3. Harrison John	8.9L	$6.20
2/13	28/10/2024	24	3YO C&G MOB. PACE	$50,000.00	Ashburton	1700m	Good	Tony Herlihy		7	1. Dreams Are Free 2. Jeremiah	3.5L	$0.00
1/8	04/10/2024	13	3YO+ R54 to R64, R65 to R70 with cond. MOB. PACE	$15,810.00	Auckland	2200m	Fast	Zachary Butcher		7	1. Jeremiah 2. Mako	1.1L	$0.00
1/7	21/09/2024	15	3YO+ R52 to R64 MOB. PACE	$15,513.00	Auckland	2200m	Fast	Scott Phelan		6	1. Jeremiah 2. Hooray Henry	1.9L	$0.00
3/12	06/09/2024	21	3YO+ Up to & including R60 MOB. PACE	$35,000.00	Auckland	2200m	Fast	Scott Phelan		11	1. Always B Elite 3. Jeremiah	2.7L	$0.00

Duchess Megxit (7)1489x

Trainer: Barry Purdon & Scott Phelan (Clevedon)12 mths 21: 12-4-2

Driver: Scott Phelan

4 yo B M

Sire: Sweet Lou

Dam: Kensington Kate

Dam's Sire: Bettor's Delight

Stats

Career21: 12-4-2

LTS$548,761.00

BMR1:54.43

TS15: 9-3-2

Win %57.14%

Place %85.71%

Comments

Ended last campaign in tough fashion at Camb. Class will take her close fresh-up

Last Starts 168 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
9/10	04/04/2025	7	FFA MOB. PACE	$1,000,000.00	WaikBoP	2200m	Easy	Tony Herlihy	1:52.3	1	1. Leap To Fame 2. Chase A Dream 3. Merlin	104.9L	$33.00
8/10	28/03/2025	21	FFA MOB. PACE	$57,900.00	WaikBoP	1609m	Fast	Tony Herlihy	1:51.4	9	1. Chase A Dream 2. Merlin 3. Pinseeker	14.0L	$9.60
4/8	07/03/2025	77	R57 & faster MOB. PACE	$18,600.00	Auckland	1700m	Fast	Zachary Butcher	1:56.1	7	1. Frisco Bay 2. Ohoka Connor 3. Wicked Wanda	5.6L	$1.50
1/12	20/12/2024	7	3YO MOB. PACE	$100,000.00	Auckland	1609m	Easy	Zachary Butcher	1:55.0	3	1. Duchess Megxit 2. Jeremiah 3. Iron Brigade	3.5L	$1.40
1/11	13/12/2024	14	3YO+ F&M FFA MOB. PACE	$98,250.00	Auckland	2200m	Fast	Zachary Butcher	1:57.9	6	1. Duchess Megxit 2. Princess Meritaten 3. Treacherous Gall	1.3L	$2.10
1/14	29/11/2024	17	3YO Fillies MOB. PACE	$232,875.00	NZ Metro	2600m	Fast	Zachary Butcher	1:59.1	14	1. Duchess Megxit 2. Classic Elegance 3. All You Need Is Me	3.0L	$3.60
2/13	12/11/2024	25	3YO Fillies MOB. PACE	$192,000.00	NZ Metro	1980m	Fast	Zachary Butcher		9	1. Treacherous Baby 2. Duchess Megxit	1.1L	$0.00
4/7	06/11/2024	-	R61 & faster MOB. PACE	$0.00	NZ Metro	1980m	Good	Zachary Butcher		0	1. Hes From Heaven	-	$0.00
1/12	18/10/2024	21	3YO Fillies MOB. PACE	$25,000.00	NZ Metro	1980m	Fast	Zachary Butcher		9	1. Duchess Megxit	-	$0.00
1/5	27/09/2024	14	3YO Fillies MOB. PACE	$24,000.00	Auckland	1700m	Fast	Zachary Butcher		5	1. Duchess Megxit 2. Classic Elegance	13.4L	$0.00
1/6	13/09/2024	119	3YO Fillies MOB. PACE	$24,750.00	Auckland	1700m	Fast	Zachary Butcher		4	1. Duchess Megxit 2. Akatea	1.9L	$0.00

The Surfer (8)21245

Trainer: Arna Donnelly (Cambridge)12 mths 31: 7-6-2

Driver: Carter Dalgety

4 yo B G

Sire: Downbytheseaside

Dam: Styx On

Dam's Sire: Art Major

Stats

Career31: 7-6-2

LTS$132,595.00

BMR1:56.90

TS16: 2-3-1

Win %22.58%

Place %48.39%

Comments

Denied room when last here. Never far from the action and must be duly respected

Last Starts 14 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
5/5	05/09/2025	14	R72 to R87 MOB. PACE	$17,550.00	Auckland	1700m	Fast	Tony Herlihy	1:57.4	4	1. Sooner The Bettor 2. Better Knuckle Up 3. Jeremiah	5.4L	$19.40
4/4	22/08/2025	91	R67 & faster MOB. PACE	$17,200.00	Auckland	1700m	Fast	Samantha Ottley	1:59.9	4	1. Akuta 2. Jeremiah 3. Better Knuckle Up	9.1L	$11.70
2/16	23/05/2025	8	R50 to R120 SpecHcp PACE	$107,000.00	NZ Metro	3200m	Fast	Bob Butt	2:00.4	2	1. Betterthancash 2. The Surfer 3. Pinseeker	3.8L	$9.50
1/10	15/05/2025	13	R45 & faster DiscrHcp PACE	$26,538.00	WaikBoP	2700m	Good	David Butcher	2:01.9	1	1. The Surfer 2. Little Spike 3. Matai Phil	5.6L	$4.90
2/5	02/05/2025	7	R55 to R73 MOB. PACE	$21,938.00	Auckland	2200m	Good	Bob Butt	1:59.9	6	1. Jeremiah 2. The Surfer 3. Little Spike	4.0L	$8.90
1/11	25/04/2025	21	3YO+ Up to & including R70 MOB. PACE	$24,563.00	Auckland	2200m	Good	Bob Butt	1:56.9	8	1. The Surfer 2. Always B You 3. Always B Elite	1.1L	$4.80
3/11	04/04/2025	7	R54 & faster DiscrHcp PACE	$24,563.00	WaikBoP	2700m	Easy	David Butcher		1	1. Matai Phil 3. The Surfer	2.7L	$0.00
1/12	28/03/2025	14	R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE	$25,000.00	WaikBoP	2200m	Fast	Bob Butt		3	1. The Surfer 2. Iron Brigade	2.2L	$0.00
2/8	14/03/2025	64	3YO+ R57 to R65 MOB. PACE	$15,810.00	Auckland	2200m	Fast	David Butcher		3	1. Stella Rouge 2. The Surfer	3.2L	$0.00
2/8	09/01/2025	9	R52 & faster DiscrHcp PACE	$23,250.00	WaikBoP	2700m	Fast	David Butcher		1	1. Miki Shan 2. The Surfer	0.3L	$0.00

Jolimont (1)867x4

Trainer: Arna Donnelly (Cambridge)12 mths 37: 10-5-2

Driver: James Stormont

5 yo Br G

Sire: Sweet Lou

Dam: Running On Faith

Dam's Sire: Soky's Atom

Stats

Career37: 10-5-2

LTS$239,731.00

BMR1:52.50

TS24: 8-1-1

Win %27.03%

Place %45.95%

Comments

Dashed late to finish less than 1L from #5 resuming. One of a host of chances.

Last Starts 14 days since last start

Place	Date	Days	Class	Prize	Track	Dist.	Cnd.	Driver	Mile Rate	Gate	Result	Margin	Starting Price
4/5	05/09/2025	126	R72 to R87 MOB. PACE	$17,550.00	Auckland	1700m	Fast	James Stormont	1:57.4	5	1. Sooner The Bettor 2. Better Knuckle Up 3. Jeremiah	2.2L	$13.20
7/9	02/05/2025	7	DiscrHcp PACE	$94,750.00	Auckland	2200m	Good	David Butcher	1:58.4	3	1. Republican Party 2. Sooner The Bettor 3. We Walk By Faith	11.3L	$16.70
6/10	25/04/2025	14	FFA MOB. PACE	$96,500.00	Auckland	2700m	Good	David Butcher	1:58.4	5	1. Republican Party 2. Mo'unga 3. Don't Stop Dreaming	11.0L	$56.70
8/8	11/04/2025	21	FFA MOB. PACE	$93,000.00	Auckland	1609m	Fast	Tony Herlihy	1:51.6	1	1. We Walk By Faith 2. Republican Party 3. Rakero Rocket	24.7L	$8.20
11/12	21/03/2025	7	FFA MOB. PACE	$60,000.00	Auckland	2200m	Fast	Tony Herlihy	1:54.5	7	1. Don't Stop Dreaming 2. Mo'unga 3. Little Spike	35.0L	$15.10
1/9	14/03/2025	73	FFA MOB. PACE	$37,900.00	Auckland	1700m	Fast	Tony Herlihy	1:55.9	5	1. Jolimont 2. Frisco Bay 3. Little Spike	2.4L	$4.60
5/12	31/12/2024	11	FFA PACE	$250,000.00	Auckland	3200m	Good	David Butcher		2	1. Republican Party	14.3L	$0.00
1/11	20/12/2024	7	4YO+ R63 to R99 MOB. PACE	$97,500.00	Auckland	1609m	Easy	Greg Sugars		7	1. Jolimont 2. Sooner The Bettor	3.5L	$0.00
3/7	13/12/2024	14	R61 & faster DiscrHcp PACE	$54,750.00	Auckland	2700m	Fast	Tony Herlihy		1	1. Miki Shan 3. Jolimont	4.8L	$0.00
1/7	29/11/2024	14	R62 to R73 DiscrHcp PACE	$22,813.00	Auckland	2700m	Fast	David Butcher		1	1. Jolimont 2. Lady Of The Light	2.7L	$0.00

Merlin (1)6234x

Trainer: Barry Purdon & Scott Phelan (Clevedon)12 mths 40: 21-7-6

Driver: Zachary Butcher

5 yo B H

Sire: Art Major

Dam: Imaginary Bet

Dam's Sire: Bettor's Delight

Stats

Career40: 21-7-6

LTS$1,556,710.00

BMR1:52.10

TS16: 10-2-2

Win %52.50%

Place %85.00%

Comments

Champion who has never missed a placing fresh. Tough mark but needs including.

Last Starts 161 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	7	FFA MOB. PACE	$93,000.00	Auckland	1609m	Fast	Zachary Butcher	1:51.6	8	1. We Walk By Faith 2. Republican Party 3. Rakero Rocket	10.8L	$2.60
3/10	04/04/2025	7	FFA MOB. PACE	$1,000,000.00	WaikBoP	2200m	Easy	Zachary Butcher	1:52.3	7	1. Leap To Fame 2. Chase A Dream 3. Merlin	11.6L	$11.50
2/10	28/03/2025	27	FFA MOB. PACE	$57,900.00	WaikBoP	1609m	Fast	Zachary Butcher	1:51.4	11	1. Chase A Dream 2. Merlin 3. Pinseeker	5.4L	$2.20
6/10	01/03/2025	7	No NR	$100,000.00	Menangle	1609m	Neutral	Zachary Butcher	1:48.6	1	1. Swayzee 2. Tact McLeod 3. Captain Ravishing	11.8L	$3.10
2/8	22/02/2025	53	No NR	$20,400.00	Menangle	2300m	Neutral	Gavin Fitzpatrick	1:52.8	1	1. Don Hugo 2. Merlin 3. Speak The Truth, Terry	1.2L	$2.60
2/12	31/12/2024	25	FFA PACE	$250,000.00	Auckland	3200m	Good	Zachary Butcher	2:00.7	7	1. Republican Party 2. Merlin 3. Sooner The Bettor	2.4L	$3.30
3/7	06/12/2024	21	4YO MOB. PACE	$182,500.00	NZ Metro	2600m	Fast	Zachary Butcher		6	1. Rakero Rocket 3. Merlin	1.6L	$0.00
1/12	15/11/2024	3	FFA MOB. PACE	$200,000.00	NZ Metro	1980m	Fast	Zachary Butcher		7	1. Merlin 2. Better Eclipse	3.2L	$0.00
4/15	12/11/2024	15	FFA PACE	$1,000,000.00	NZ Metro	3200m	Fast	Zachary Butcher		10	1. Swayzee	12.9L	$0.00
1/12	28/10/2024	24	3YO+ FFA PACE	$60,000.00	Ashburton	2400m	Good	Zachary Butcher		8	1. Merlin 2. Don't Stop Dreaming	2.2L	$0.00