Alexandra Park Race 2 - GARRARDS HORSE & HOUND PUKEKOHE HANDICAP TROT
HIGHER POWER (9) is flying having made it three wins on the trot at this circuit and distance when scoring well as favourite last week. Goes back another 10m in the handicap but looks very hard to stop. FATHER BARRY (8) continues to perform well having placed in all four starts since winning at this circuit and distance. Three of those placings have come behind HIGHER POWER but he does start 20m in front of that rival. SANTAPAZIENZA (1) looks to have the hoof on the till after seconds in his last two starts here and should get every chance from this favourable starting position. HILLBILLY (3) had little luck when midfield last time but was racing well prior so is worth another chance.

Driver: Tony Herlihy
Stats
Comments
Strong 2nd's in recent outings here and must be covered in exotics once again.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/15 | 20/03/2026 | 21 | R35 to R44 DiscrHcp TROT | $21,050.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Harrison Orange | 2:07.0 | 2 |
| 7.3L | $13.40 |
| 2/11 | 27/02/2026 | 7 | R35 to R44, with cond. DiscrHcp TROT | $14,738.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Harrison Orange | 2:05.2 | 1 |
| 14.8L | $8.50 |
| 6/9 | 20/02/2026 | 7 | R42 to R49 DiscrHcp TROT | $14,213.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Roydon Downey | 2:04.5 | 3 |
| 43.0L | $35.60 |
| 7/9 | 13/02/2026 | 7 | R44 to R49 DiscrHcp TROT | $14,213.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Roydon Downey | 2:04.6 | 2 |
| 115.7L | $34.60 |
| 9/11 | 06/02/2026 | 7 | 4YO+ R38 to R49 DiscrHcp TROT JUN.D | $14,738.00 | Auckland | 2700m | Fast | Kate Coppins | 2:06.4 | 2 |
| 45.7L | $19.40 |
| 2/8 | 30/01/2026 | 7 | R35 to R46 DiscrHcp TROT | $13,950.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Roydon Downey | 2:08.3 | 1 |
| 4.3L | $3.90 |
| 6/9 | 23/01/2026 | 33 | R41 to R48 DiscrHcp TROT | $14,213.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Slushy | Roydon Downey | 1 |
| 51.1L | $21.60 | |
| 4/8 | 21/12/2025 | 9 | 4YO G&E MOB. TROT | $60,000.00 | Ashburton | 1700m | Good | Roydon Downey | 6 |
| 10.2L | $19.50 | |
| 11/14 | 12/12/2025 | 63 | 3YO+ R35 to R50 DiscrHcp TROT | $15,525.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Todd Macfarlane | 1 |
| 48.4L | $71.40 | |
| 5/11 | 10/10/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R41 to R49 DiscrHcp TROT | $16,703.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Roydon Downey | 1 |
| 8.9L | $18.30 |

Driver: Kate Coppins
Stats
Comments
Hassled in front last week and headed a long way out. Outside place prospect.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 20/03/2026 | 7 | R45 to R66 DiscrHcp TROT | $24,125.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Luk Chin | 2:00.9 | 4 |
| 23.9L | $40.30 |
| 6/8 | 13/03/2026 | 7 | R44 to R54 MOB. TROT | $15,810.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Luk Chin | 2:00.2 | 2 |
| 19.6L | $9.80 |
| 3/6 | 06/03/2026 | 7 | 5YO+ R46 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $15,215.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Luk Chin | 2:00.9 | 2 |
| 5.9L | $15.30 |
| 8/12 | 27/02/2026 | 7 | R35 to R54 DiscrHcp TROT | $35,000.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Kate Coppins | 2:03.4 | 3 |
| 48.4L | $17.90 |
| 1/9 | 20/02/2026 | 7 | R42 to R49 DiscrHcp TROT | $14,213.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Kate Coppins | 2:04.5 | 3 |
| 24.3L | $10.80 |
| 4/9 | 13/02/2026 | 7 | R44 to R49 DiscrHcp TROT | $14,213.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Luk Chin | 2:04.6 | 1 |
| 14.5L | $26.30 |
| 7/11 | 06/02/2026 | 7 | 4YO+ R38 to R49 DiscrHcp TROT JUN.D | $14,738.00 | Auckland | 2700m | Fast | Kristina Denifostova | 1 |
| 25.8L | $31.10 | |
| 5/10 | 30/01/2026 | 7 | R35 to R48 DiscrHcp TROT | $33,775.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Luk Chin | 1 |
| 26.9L | $35.50 | |
| 5/9 | 23/01/2026 | 14 | R41 to R48 DiscrHcp TROT | $14,213.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Slushy | Maurice McKendry | 1 |
| 32.3L | $13.80 | |
| 6/10 | 09/01/2026 | 5 | R43 to R63 DiscrHcp TROT | $14,475.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Fast | Kate Coppins | 1 |
| 7.5L | $5.60 |

Driver: Emily Johnson
Stats
Comments
No luck last week after brace of 2nd's. Can make it tough for the back-marker.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/15 | 20/03/2026 | 21 | R35 to R44 DiscrHcp TROT | $21,050.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Emily Johnson | 2:07.0 | 5 |
| 25.6L | $3.60 |
| 2/12 | 27/02/2026 | 7 | R35 to R54 DiscrHcp TROT | $35,000.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Emily Johnson | 2:03.4 | 2 |
| 16.1L | $10.80 |
| 2/9 | 20/02/2026 | 21 | R42 to R49 DiscrHcp TROT | $14,213.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Emily Johnson | 2:04.5 | 2 |
| 24.3L | $3.10 |
| 6/10 | 30/01/2026 | 7 | R35 to R48 DiscrHcp TROT | $33,775.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Emily Johnson | 2:03.4 | 1 |
| 69.9L | $2.80 |
| 1/7 | 23/01/2026 | 23 | R35 to R40 TROT | $13,688.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Slushy | Emily Johnson | 2:07.0 | 2 |
| 4.8L | $1.80 |
| 4/7 | 31/12/2025 | 12 | 3YO+ Up to & including R40 TROT | $18,250.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Slushy | Emily Johnson | 2:12.9 | 3 |
| 11.8L | $2.00 |
| 6/10 | 19/12/2025 | 14 | 3YO R35 to R76 MOB. TROT | $47,500.00 | Auckland | 1609m | Fast | Maurice McKendry | 5 |
| 17.5L | $16.90 | |
| 2/10 | 05/12/2025 | 14 | 3YO+ R35 to R48 MOB. TROT | $33,775.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Maurice McKendry | 9 |
| 10.8L | $9.00 | |
| 2/11 | 21/11/2025 | 189 | 3YO+ R35 to R43 MOB. TROT | $14,738.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Maurice McKendry | 10 |
| 3.2L | $2.60 | |
| 3/9 | 16/05/2025 | 6 | 3YO+, NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT | $14,213.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Emily Johnson | 2 |
| 20.2L | $3.00 |

Driver: Luk Chin
Stats
Comments
Missed away 7 days ago following bold 2nd. Place hope if she can push forward.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/15 | 20/03/2026 | 14 | R35 to R44 DiscrHcp TROT | $21,050.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Luk Chin | 2:07.0 | 1 |
| 56.5L | $18.80 |
| 2/10 | 06/03/2026 | 14 | 5YO+ R35 to R44 DiscrHcp TROT | $14,475.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Emily Johnson | 2:05.8 | 1 |
| 1.6L | $8.50 |
| 5/9 | 20/02/2026 | 7 | R42 to R49 DiscrHcp TROT | $14,213.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Luk Chin | 2:04.5 | 1 |
| 32.3L | $10.70 |
| 0/9 | 13/02/2026 | 7 | R44 to R49 DiscrHcp TROT | $14,213.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Emily Johnson | 2:04.6 | 2 |
| 267.3L | $8.10 |
| 3/11 | 06/02/2026 | 11 | 4YO+ R38 to R49 DiscrHcp TROT JUN.D | $14,738.00 | Auckland | 2700m | Fast | Emily Johnson | 2:06.4 | 2 |
| 11.6L | $9.50 |
| 3/10 | 26/01/2026 | 3 | R42 to R45, R46 with cond. TROT | $12,500.00 | WaikBoP | 1800m | Good | Emily Johnson | 2:12.2 | 3 |
| 13.7L | $4.80 |
| 8/9 | 23/01/2026 | 14 | R41 to R48 DiscrHcp TROT | $14,213.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Slushy | Emily Johnson | 3 |
| 94.1L | $11.90 | |
| 4/10 | 09/01/2026 | 5 | R43 to R63 DiscrHcp TROT | $14,475.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Fast | Crystal Hackett | 2 |
| 3.5L | $6.70 | |
| 3/9 | 04/01/2026 | 11 | R43 to R48 DiscrHcp TROT | $9,949.00 | WaikBoP | 2700m | Good | Emily Johnson | 1 |
| 3.5L | $5.80 | |
| 6/13 | 24/12/2025 | 5 | R45 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $20,350.00 | WaikBoP | 2700m | Good | Emily Johnson | 2 |
| 6.2L | $46.80 |

Driver: Roydon Downey
Stats
Comments
No dash when last here back on NYE. Could boost exotics in a fresh state here.
Last Starts 85 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 31/12/2025 | 12 | 3YO+ R41 to R47 DiscrHcp TROT | $18,950.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Slushy | Roydon Downey | 2:03.8 | 3 |
| 86.1L | $41.30 |
| 9/11 | 19/12/2025 | 7 | 4YO+ R42 to R53 MOB. TROT | $48,750.00 | Auckland | 1609m | Fast | Roydon Downey | 2:00.8 | 4 |
| 35.0L | $23.20 |
| 7/14 | 12/12/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R35 to R50 DiscrHcp TROT | $15,525.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Harrison Orange | 2:03.8 | 2 |
| 32.3L | $9.60 |
| 2/4 | 05/12/2025 | 7 | R48 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $14,620.00 | Auckland | 2700m | Fast | Roydon Downey | 2:04.9 | 1 |
| 6.5L | $5.10 |
| 3/6 | 28/11/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R37 to R49 DiscrHcp TROT | $13,425.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Roydon Downey | 2:49.1 | 3 |
| 7.5L | $4.00 |
| 2/6 | 21/11/2025 | 7 | R47 to R66 DiscrHcp TROT | $15,215.00 | Auckland | 2700m | Fast | Roydon Downey | 2:04.0 | 1 |
| 2.4L | $20.10 |
| 7/12 | 14/11/2025 | 9 | 3YO+ F&M R45 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $40,000.00 | WaikBoP | 2700m | Fast | Roydon Downey | 2 |
| 32.3L | $32.10 | |
| 2/10 | 05/11/2025 | 69 | 4YO+, R42 to R50 with cond. MOB. TROT INV.D | $15,000.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | James MacDonald | 9 |
| 0.5L | $5.70 | |
| 11/13 | 28/08/2025 | 13 | 4YO+ R44 to R54 SpecHcp TROT | $20,350.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Kate Coppins | 5 |
| 32.3L | $7.90 | |
| 4/7 | 15/08/2025 | 21 | 3YO+ R50 to R63 DiscrHcp TROT | $18,250.00 | Auckland | 2700m | Fast | Kate Coppins | 2 |
| 16.9L | $23.30 |

Driver: Andre Poutama
Stats
Comments
Well beaten a fortnight ago here after nice run of form. Allow another chance.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 13/03/2026 | 7 | R44 to R54 MOB. TROT | $15,810.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Andre Poutama | 2:00.2 | 3 |
| 56.5L | $18.00 |
| 4/6 | 06/03/2026 | 21 | 5YO+ R46 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $15,215.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Andre Poutama | 2:00.9 | 3 |
| 12.6L | $9.10 |
| 1/10 | 13/02/2026 | 7 | R35 to R42 DiscrHcp TROT | $14,475.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Harrison Orange | 2:04.9 | 2 |
| 4.6L | $6.60 |
| 4/9 | 06/02/2026 | 7 | R35 to R50 DiscrHcp TROT | $14,213.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Harrison Orange | 2:06.7 | 2 |
| 12.1L | $4.20 |
| 4/8 | 30/01/2026 | 26 | R35 to R46 DiscrHcp TROT | $13,950.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Andre Poutama | 2:08.3 | 1 |
| 12.9L | $3.80 |
| 1/7 | 04/01/2026 | 11 | R35 to R42 DiscrHcp TROT | $9,581.00 | WaikBoP | 2700m | Good | Harrison Orange | 2:05.0 | 2 |
| 11.3L | $3.90 |
| 5/14 | 24/12/2025 | 19 | 3YO+ R35 to R45 SpecHcp TROT | $15,525.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Matthew White | 1 |
| 13.2L | $11.10 | |
| 5/8 | 05/12/2025 | 8 | 3YO+ F&M FFA MOB. TROT | $23,250.00 | Auckland | 1700m | Fast | Andre Poutama | 2 |
| 35.0L | $26.90 | |
| 1/12 | 27/11/2025 | 28 | 4YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. TROT INV J | $12,000.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Carter Dalgety | 12 |
| 8.9L | $7.80 | |
| 0/8 | 30/10/2025 | 6 | R35 to R40 DiscrHcp TROT | $7,421.00 | WaikBoP | 2700m | Good | Andre Poutama | 3 |
| - | $3.50 |

Driver: Brooke Wilkins
Stats
Comments
Lacked a kick 2 weeks ago here. Her A-game could snare a dividend tonight.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 13/03/2026 | 28 | R44 to R54 MOB. TROT | $15,810.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Zachary Butcher | 2:00.2 | 5 |
| 19.4L | $15.90 |
| 6/9 | 13/02/2026 | 7 | R44 to R49 DiscrHcp TROT | $14,213.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Tony Herlihy | 2:04.6 | 2 |
| 37.7L | $5.30 |
| 5/11 | 06/02/2026 | 17 | 4YO+ R38 to R49 DiscrHcp TROT JUN.D | $14,738.00 | Auckland | 2700m | Fast | Brooke Wilkins | 2:06.4 | 3 |
| 18.8L | $5.10 |
| 2/11 | 20/01/2026 | 2 | R44 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $19,650.00 | Hawera | 2000m | Good | Brooke Wilkins | 2:09.0 | 4 |
| 1.1L | $17.40 |
| 5/11 | 18/01/2026 | 37 | R45 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $19,650.00 | Hawera | 2000m | Good | Brooke Wilkins | 2:11.9 | 2 |
| 37.7L | $14.30 |
| 11/13 | 12/12/2025 | 28 | 3YO+ F&M FFA MOB. TROT | $101,750.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | David Butcher | 2:00.1 | 7 |
| 51.1L | $61.70 |
| 2/12 | 14/11/2025 | 14 | 3YO+ F&M R45 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $40,000.00 | WaikBoP | 2700m | Fast | David Butcher | 1 |
| 14.0L | $17.50 | |
| 7/9 | 31/10/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R39 to R55 DiscrHcp TROT | $33,163.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | David Butcher | 3 |
| 35.0L | $29.70 | |
| 3/8 | 24/10/2025 | 21 | 3YO+ R49 to R54 DiscrHcp TROT | $13,950.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Tony Herlihy | 1 |
| 4.6L | $23.30 | |
| 5/8 | 03/10/2025 | 14 | 3YO+ R35 to R54 DiscrHcp TROT | $13,950.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Good | Tony Herlihy | 1 |
| 18.3L | $5.50 |

Driver: Josh Dickie
Stats
Comments
Model of consistency since his last victory and just denied last week. Threat.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 20/03/2026 | 7 | R45 to R66 DiscrHcp TROT | $24,125.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Josh Dickie | 2:00.9 | 2 |
| 1.9L | $9.80 |
| 3/8 | 13/03/2026 | 14 | R44 to R54 MOB. TROT | $15,810.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Josh Dickie | 2:00.2 | 4 |
| 1.9L | $6.60 |
| 3/12 | 27/02/2026 | 14 | R35 to R54 DiscrHcp TROT | $35,000.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Josh Dickie | 2:03.4 | 2 |
| 24.7L | $9.90 |
| 3/9 | 13/02/2026 | 14 | R44 to R49 DiscrHcp TROT | $14,213.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Josh Dickie | 2:04.6 | 1 |
| 11.6L | $4.10 |
| 1/10 | 30/01/2026 | 7 | R35 to R48 DiscrHcp TROT | $33,775.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Josh Dickie | 2:03.4 | 1 |
| 2.4L | $4.10 |
| 4/9 | 23/01/2026 | 14 | R41 to R48 DiscrHcp TROT | $14,213.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Slushy | Josh Dickie | 2:05.0 | 2 |
| 15.9L | $2.80 |
| 3/8 | 09/01/2026 | 9 | R35 to R42 DiscrHcp TROT | $13,950.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Fast | Josh Dickie | 1 |
| 0.5L | $1.90 | |
| 2/9 | 31/12/2025 | 12 | 3YO+ R41 to R47 DiscrHcp TROT | $18,950.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Slushy | Josh Dickie | 1 |
| 0.8L | $5.10 | |
| 2/11 | 19/12/2025 | 14 | 4YO+ R42 to R53 MOB. TROT | $48,750.00 | Auckland | 1609m | Fast | Zachary Butcher | 1 |
| 2.7L | $6.60 | |
| 5/10 | 05/12/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R35 to R48 MOB. TROT | $33,775.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Josh Dickie | 2 |
| 16.9L | $9.00 |

Driver: Harrison Orange
Stats
Comments
Too classy in last 3 runs here and despite the handicap will be at a short quote
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 20/03/2026 | 21 | R45 to R66 DiscrHcp TROT | $24,125.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Zachary Butcher | 2:00.9 | 1 |
| 1.9L | $2.10 |
| 1/12 | 27/02/2026 | 14 | R35 to R54 DiscrHcp TROT | $35,000.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Zachary Butcher | 2:03.4 | 1 |
| 16.1L | $2.40 |
| 1/9 | 13/02/2026 | 7 | R44 to R49 DiscrHcp TROT | $14,213.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Zachary Butcher | 2:04.6 | 1 |
| 9.7L | $2.40 |
| 2/11 | 06/02/2026 | 17 | 4YO+ R38 to R49 DiscrHcp TROT JUN.D | $14,738.00 | Auckland | 2700m | Fast | Harrison Orange | 2:06.4 | 1 |
| 0.3L | $2.10 |
| 2/3 | 29/01/2026 | - | R35 TROT | $0.00 | Auckland | 2500m | Fast | Harrison Orange | 0 |
| 1L | $0.00 | |
| 6/11 | 20/01/2026 | 2 | R44 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $19,650.00 | Hawera | 2000m | Good | Crystal Hackett | 2:09.0 | 1 |
| 43.0L | $2.50 |
| 9/11 | 18/01/2026 | 18 | R45 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $19,650.00 | Hawera | 2000m | Good | Crystal Hackett | 2:11.9 | 3 |
| 156.0L | $2.30 |
| 7/8 | 31/12/2025 | 12 | 3YO+ R49 to R63 DiscrHcp TROT | $23,250.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Slushy | Zachary Butcher | 2 |
| 158.7L | $3.40 | |
| 9/10 | 19/12/2025 | 28 | 3YO R35 to R76 MOB. TROT | $47,500.00 | Auckland | 1609m | Fast | Barry Purdon | 7 |
| 78.0L | $8.10 | |
| 5/11 | 21/11/2025 | 7 | 3YO MOB. TROT | $196,500.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Scott Phelan | 9 |
| 24.5L | $37.80 | |
| 7/10 | 14/11/2025 | 14 | 3YO MOB. TROT | $500,000.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Barry Purdon | 9 |
| 43.0L | $48.20 |