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Alexandra Park Race 9 - LINCOLN FARMS FRANKLIN CUP HANDICAP PACE

Race Time:8:39 AM
Friday, December 12, 2025
Track:Good
Weather:N/A
Prize Money:$0.00
Distance:2700m
1
Silk
Little Spike (1)44612
Trainer: Arna Donnelly (Cambridge)12 mths 28: 7-2-3

Driver: Andre Poutama

4 yo B G
Sire: Terror To Love
Dam: Key Operator
Dam's Sire: Armbro Operative

Stats

Career28: 7-2-3
LTS$118,423.00
BMR1:56.60
TS16: 2-1-3
Win %25.00%
Place %42.86%

Comments

Slick performance to win at Camb, Cup Week then bold behind stable-mate. Minors.

Last Starts 11 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.DriverMile RateGateResultMarginStarting Price
2/728/11/2025143YO+ R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE$27,375.00Auckland2200mFastAndre Poutama2:00.62
  • 1. Jolimont
  • 2. Little Spike
  • 3. The Surfer
2.2L$6.30
1/1114/11/2025143YO+ R45 & faster DiscrHcp PACE$19,650.00WaikBoP2200mFastBenjamin Butcher1:59.82
  • 1. Little Spike
  • 2. Captain Sampson
  • 3. You Little Beauty
0.5L$5.30
6/631/10/2025143YO+ R53 to R86 DiscrHcp PACE$15,215.00Auckland2700mFastAndre Poutama2:01.31
  • 1. Captain Sampson
  • 2. Jolimont
  • 3. Joes Rock
13.2L$5.20
4/517/10/202514R62 to R86 DiscrHcp PACE$17,550.00Auckland2200mFastAndre Poutama1:59.82
  • 1. Jeremiah
  • 2. Better Knuckle Up
  • 3. Jolimont
7.5L$3.00
4/803/10/202514DiscrHcp PACE$37,200.00Auckland2700mGoodAndre Poutama1:59.62
  • 1. Sooner The Bettor
  • 2. Merlin
  • 3. Better Knuckle Up
6.5L$20.50
6/1019/09/2025127R60 & faster DiscrHcp PACE$38,600.00Auckland2200mGoodAndre Poutama2:01.11
  • 1. Sooner The Bettor
  • 2. The Surfer
  • 3. Merlin
10.8L$30.60
2/1015/05/202513R45 & faster DiscrHcp PACE$26,538.00WaikBoP2700mGoodZachary Butcher2
  • 1. The Surfer
  • 2. Little Spike
5.6L$3.00
3/502/05/20257R55 to R73 MOB. PACE$21,938.00Auckland2200mGoodCrystal Hackett5
  • 1. Jeremiah
  • 3. Little Spike
10.5L$2.00
9/1025/04/202514FFA MOB. PACE$96,500.00Auckland2700mGoodCrystal Hackett4
  • 1. Republican Party
53.8L$60.70
6/811/04/202514FFA MOB. PACE$93,000.00Auckland1609mFastCrystal Hackett4
  • 1. We Walk By Faith
13.4L$0.00
2
Silk
The Surfer (2)56963
Trainer: Arna Donnelly (Cambridge)12 mths 37: 7-7-3

Driver: Tony Herlihy

4 yo B G
Sire: Downbytheseaside
Dam: Styx On
Dam's Sire: Art Major

Stats

Career37: 7-7-3
LTS$146,195.00
BMR1:56.90
TS19: 2-4-2
Win %18.92%
Place %45.95%

Comments

Bagged another placing with 28 Nov 3rd and never far from the action. Multiples.

Last Starts 11 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.DriverMile RateGateResultMarginStarting Price
3/728/11/2025173YO+ R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE$27,375.00Auckland2200mFastTony Herlihy2:00.63
  • 1. Jolimont
  • 2. Little Spike
  • 3. The Surfer
6.2L$5.00
6/1111/11/202583YO+ FFA MOB. PACE$58,950.00NZ Metro2600mGoodSamantha Ottley1:57.010
  • 1. Franco Sinatra
  • 2. Hadron Collider
  • 3. Smoke On The Water
14.5L$21.20
9/1003/11/202574YO+ R50 to R79 SpecHcp PACE$50,000.00Kaikoura2400mGoodZachary Butcher1:57.81
  • 1. The Lazarus Effect
  • 2. Double Jeopardy
  • 3. Dreams Are Free
78.0L$11.40
6/1127/10/202524FFA PACE$58,950.00Ashburton2400mEasyZachary Butcher1:57.39
  • 1. Republican Party
  • 2. Alta Meteor
  • 3. Akuta
14.5L$105.20
2/616/10/2025-R36 to R95 PACE$0.00N Cnty TOA2600mGoodSamantha Ottley0
  • 1. Chase A Dream
  • 2. The Surfer
  • 3. Radha
1.25L$0.00
5/803/10/202514DiscrHcp PACE$37,200.00Auckland2700mGoodDavid Butcher1:59.67
  • 1. Sooner The Bettor
  • 2. Merlin
  • 3. Better Knuckle Up
7.0L$14.70
2/1019/09/202514R60 & faster DiscrHcp PACE$38,600.00Auckland2200mGoodCarter Dalgety2:01.18
  • 1. Sooner The Bettor
  • 2. The Surfer
  • 3. Merlin
1.3L$28.90
5/505/09/202514R72 to R87 MOB. PACE$17,550.00Auckland1700mFastTony Herlihy4
  • 1. Sooner The Bettor
5.4L$19.40
4/422/08/202591R67 & faster MOB. PACE$17,200.00Auckland1700mFastSamantha Ottley4
  • 1. Akuta
9.1L$11.70
2/1623/05/20258R50 to R120 SpecHcp PACE$107,000.00NZ Metro3200mFastBob Butt2
  • 1. Betterthancash
  • 2. The Surfer
3.8L$9.50
1/1015/05/202513R45 & faster DiscrHcp PACE$26,538.00WaikBoP2700mGoodDavid Butcher1
  • 1. The Surfer
  • 2. Little Spike
5.6L$4.90
3
Silk
Better Knuckle Up (3)53245
Trainer: Barry Purdon & Scott Phelan (Clevedon)12 mths 26: 6-3-6

Driver: Crystal Hackett

4 yo B G
Sire: Bettor's Delight
Dam: Bare Knuckle
Dam's Sire: Raging Bull

Stats

Career26: 6-3-6
LTS$361,117.00
BMR1:53.30
TS17: 5-3-4
Win %23.08%
Place %57.69%

Comments

Terrific Add attempts behind Kingman and with a clean beginning can take this.

Last Starts 18 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.DriverMile RateGateResultMarginStarting Price
5/1121/11/2025104YO MOB. PACE$122,813.00NZ Metro2600mFastCrystal Hackett1:55.66
  • 1. Kingman
  • 2. The Lazarus Effect
  • 3. We Walk By Faith
16.1L$12.80
4/1511/11/202525FFA PACE$1,000,000.00NZ Metro3200mFastCrystal Hackett1:58.018
  • 1. Kingman
  • 2. Leap To Fame
  • 3. Merlin
7.5L$136.40
6/705/11/2025-R71 & faster MOB. PACE$0.00NZ Metro1980mGoodBarry Purdon0
  • 1. Captains Mistress
  • 2. Chase A Dream
  • 3. Lakelsa
0L$0.00
2/517/10/202514R62 to R86 DiscrHcp PACE$17,550.00Auckland2200mFastCrystal Hackett1:59.81
  • 1. Jeremiah
  • 2. Better Knuckle Up
  • 3. Jolimont
1.1L$1.80
3/803/10/202514DiscrHcp PACE$37,200.00Auckland2700mGoodCrystal Hackett1:59.63
  • 1. Sooner The Bettor
  • 2. Merlin
  • 3. Better Knuckle Up
6.2L$7.00
5/1019/09/202514R60 & faster DiscrHcp PACE$38,600.00Auckland2200mGoodCrystal Hackett2:01.14
  • 1. Sooner The Bettor
  • 2. The Surfer
  • 3. Merlin
10.0L$7.20
2/505/09/202514R72 to R87 MOB. PACE$17,550.00Auckland1700mFastCrystal Hackett1:57.42
  • 1. Sooner The Bettor
  • 2. Better Knuckle Up
  • 3. Jeremiah
0.5L$4.30
3/422/08/2025167R67 & faster MOB. PACE$17,200.00Auckland1700mFastCrystal Hackett2
  • 1. Akuta
  • 3. Better Knuckle Up
5.4L$4.50
4
Silk
Jolimont (1)63251
Trainer: Arna Donnelly (Cambridge)12 mths 43: 11-6-3

Driver: David Butcher

5 yo Br G
Sire: Sweet Lou
Dam: Running On Faith
Dam's Sire: Soky's Atom

Stats

Career43: 11-6-3
LTS$264,216.00
BMR1:52.50
TS29: 9-2-2
Win %25.58%
Place %46.51%

Comments

Returned to the winner's circle stalling rivals 2 weeks ago. Sure to go forward.

Last Starts 11 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.DriverMile RateGateResultMarginStarting Price
1/728/11/2025143YO+ R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE$27,375.00Auckland2200mFastDavid Butcher2:00.61
  • 1. Jolimont
  • 2. Little Spike
  • 3. The Surfer
2.2L$6.60
5/1114/11/2025143YO+ R45 & faster DiscrHcp PACE$19,650.00WaikBoP2200mFastPeter Ferguson1:59.81
  • 1. Little Spike
  • 2. Captain Sampson
  • 3. You Little Beauty
6.5L$2.80
2/631/10/2025143YO+ R53 to R86 DiscrHcp PACE$15,215.00Auckland2700mFastDavid Butcher2:01.31
  • 1. Captain Sampson
  • 2. Jolimont
  • 3. Joes Rock
4.8L$1.40
3/517/10/202514R62 to R86 DiscrHcp PACE$17,550.00Auckland2200mFastDavid Butcher1:59.81
  • 1. Jeremiah
  • 2. Better Knuckle Up
  • 3. Jolimont
3.5L$5.50
6/803/10/202514DiscrHcp PACE$37,200.00Auckland2700mGoodJames Stormont1:59.61
  • 1. Sooner The Bettor
  • 2. Merlin
  • 3. Better Knuckle Up
13.4L$8.10
4/1019/09/202514R60 & faster DiscrHcp PACE$38,600.00Auckland2200mGoodJames Stormont2:01.11
  • 1. Sooner The Bettor
  • 2. The Surfer
  • 3. Merlin
8.3L$11.80
4/505/09/2025126R72 to R87 MOB. PACE$17,550.00Auckland1700mFastJames Stormont5
  • 1. Sooner The Bettor
2.2L$13.20
7/902/05/20257DiscrHcp PACE$94,750.00Auckland2200mGoodDavid Butcher3
  • 1. Republican Party
11.3L$16.70
6/1025/04/202514FFA MOB. PACE$96,500.00Auckland2700mGoodDavid Butcher5
  • 1. Republican Party
11.0L$56.70
8/811/04/202521FFA MOB. PACE$93,000.00Auckland1609mFastTony Herlihy1
  • 1. We Walk By Faith
24.7L$0.00
5
Silk
Merlin (1)25133
Trainer: Barry Purdon & Scott Phelan (Clevedon)12 mths 46: 22-8-9

Driver: Zachary Butcher

5 yo B H
Sire: Art Major
Dam: Imaginary Bet
Dam's Sire: Bettor's Delight

Stats

Career46: 22-8-9
LTS$1,726,510.00
BMR1:52.10
TS18: 10-3-3
Win %47.83%
Place %84.78%

Comments

Tried hard in both Add placings behind Aussie champions. This sets up well.

Last Starts 25 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.DriverMile RateGateResultMarginStarting Price
3/1014/11/20253FFA MOB. PACE$193,000.00NZ Metro1980mFastZachary Butcher1:53.710
  • 1. Leap To Fame
  • 2. Republican Party
  • 3. Merlin
5.6L$5.70
3/1511/11/20258FFA PACE$1,000,000.00NZ Metro3200mFastZachary Butcher1:58.03
  • 1. Kingman
  • 2. Leap To Fame
  • 3. Merlin
5.9L$16.60
1/1103/11/202517FFA PACE$98,250.00Kaikoura2400mGoodZachary Butcher1:57.26
  • 1. Merlin
  • 2. Akuta
  • 3. Mo'unga
1.6L$2.90
5/1517/10/202514FFA PACE$63,150.00NZ Metro2600mFastZachary Butcher1:58.97
  • 1. Republican Party
  • 2. Don't Stop Dreaming
  • 3. Alta Meteor
11.6L$4.40
2/803/10/202514DiscrHcp PACE$37,200.00Auckland2700mGoodZachary Butcher1:59.61
  • 1. Sooner The Bettor
  • 2. Merlin
  • 3. Better Knuckle Up
1.3L$1.90
3/1019/09/2025161R60 & faster DiscrHcp PACE$38,600.00Auckland2200mGoodZachary Butcher2:01.11
  • 1. Sooner The Bettor
  • 2. The Surfer
  • 3. Merlin
7.0L$2.30
4/811/04/20257FFA MOB. PACE$93,000.00Auckland1609mFastZachary Butcher8
  • 1. We Walk By Faith
10.8L$0.00
3/1004/04/20257FFA MOB. PACE$1,000,000.00WaikBoP2200mEasyZachary Butcher7
  • 1. Leap To Fame
  • 3. Merlin
11.6L$0.00
2/1028/03/202527FFA MOB. PACE$57,900.00WaikBoP1609mFastZachary Butcher11
  • 1. Chase A Dream
  • 2. Merlin
5.4L$0.00
6
Silk
Akuta (2)63289
Trainer: Mark & Nathan Purdon (Matamata)12 mths 40: 18-7-6

Driver: Samantha Ottley

6 yo B G
Sire: Bettor's Delight
Dam: Adore To Our Dreams
Dam's Sire: Christian Cullen

Stats

Career40: 18-7-6
LTS$1,213,103.00
BMR1:51.80
TS12: 6-1-3
Win %45.00%
Place %77.50%

Comments

Underperformed during Cup Week but no doubting his class. Enviable record here.

Last Starts 25 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.DriverMile RateGateResultMarginStarting Price
9/1014/11/20253FFA MOB. PACE$193,000.00NZ Metro1980mFastMark Purdon1:53.79
  • 1. Leap To Fame
  • 2. Republican Party
  • 3. Merlin
32.3L$26.50
8/1511/11/20258FFA PACE$1,000,000.00NZ Metro3200mFastMark Purdon1:58.010
  • 1. Kingman
  • 2. Leap To Fame
  • 3. Merlin
14.3L$20.80
2/1103/11/20257FFA PACE$98,250.00Kaikoura2400mGoodMark Purdon1:57.24
  • 1. Merlin
  • 2. Akuta
  • 3. Mo'unga
1.6L$2.60
3/1127/10/202517FFA PACE$58,950.00Ashburton2400mEasyMark Purdon1:57.32
  • 1. Republican Party
  • 2. Alta Meteor
  • 3. Akuta
11.8L$7.30
6/710/10/2025264YO+ R75 & faster DiscrHcp PACE$22,813.00NZ Metro2600mFastMark Purdon1:58.42
  • 1. Republican Party
  • 2. Pinseeker
  • 3. Smoke On The Water
11.3L$3.00
1/914/09/20259FFA PACE$37,900.00Oamaru2600mGoodMark Purdon1:58.42
  • 1. Akuta
  • 2. Dalton Shard
  • 3. MacAndrew Aviator
3.5L$2.00
5/905/09/202514FFA PACE$37,900.00NZ Metro2600mFastMark Purdon1
  • 1. Alta Meteor
5.1L$2.70
1/422/08/202514R67 & faster MOB. PACE$17,200.00Auckland1700mFastMark Purdon5
  • 1. Akuta
  • 2. Jeremiah
1.9L$1.60
3/708/08/20255863YO+, R55 to R115 with cond. MOB. PACE$18,250.00Auckland1700mGoodBrooke Wilkins7
  • 1. Treacherous Baby
  • 3. Akuta
2.7L$1.70
3/831/12/2023443YO+ R60 & faster DiscrHcp PACE$55,800.00Auckland2700mSlushyMark Purdon1
  • 1. Don't Stop Dreaming
  • 3. Akuta
11.8L$0.00

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