Alexandra Park Race 6 - YABBY DAM FARMS CITY OF SAILS HCP TROT
HIGHER POWER (5) made an impressive return when he came from this mark and cruised home here a fortnight ago. Placed in both tries at this longer distance and races well when second-up so should only be improved. He can keep the ball rolling. Manners let HILLBILLY BLUES (4) down when resuming but the hitout should have done him good. His record at this circuit and distance stands at three wins and two placings from six attempts so can bounce back. MEANT TO BE (9) was midfield from this handicap when resuming but he flies second up with four wins and a placing from five attempts. Won his lone try at this distance so looking for big improvement. BELLE NEIGE (8) was good when placed here last time out and owns a strong third-up record so could progress further.

Driver: Josh Dickie
Stats
Comments
In super form but meets a hot field here and would need everything to go right
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 18/09/2026 | 21 | 3YO+ R35 to R48 DiscrHcp TROT | $16,405.00 | Auckland | 2700m | Fast | Josh Dickie | 2:05.20 | 2 |
| 10.8L | $2.40 |
| 2/10 | 28/08/2026 | 14 | R46 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $14,475.00 | Auckland | 2700m | Easy | Josh Dickie | 2:04.00 | 1 |
| 3.2L | $21.50 |
| 1/10 | 14/08/2026 | 7 | with cond. DiscrHcp TROT | $14,475.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Josh Dickie | 2:03.40 | 1 |
| 2.7L | $1.80 |
| 2/8 | 07/08/2026 | 14 | 3YO+ R45 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $13,020.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Josh Dickie | 2:03.10 | 1 |
| 5.1L | $6.10 |
| 0/8 | 24/07/2026 | 7 | R42 to R45 TROT | $13,950.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Good | Andre Poutama | 2:04.40 | 5 |
| 267.3L | $5.60 |
| 2/9 | 17/07/2026 | 35 | R43 to R53 DiscrHcp TROT | $14,213.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Fast | Josh Dickie | 2:01.00 | 1 |
| 1.9L | $4.70 |
| 4/11 | 12/06/2026 | 182 | 3YO+, R39 to R43 SpecHcp TROT | $14,738.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Josh Dickie | 1 |
| 18.0L | $3.40 | |
| 13/14 | 12/12/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R35 to R50 DiscrHcp TROT | $15,525.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Josh Dickie | 3 |
| 69.9L | $11.40 | |
| 1/8 | 05/12/2025 | 8 | 3YO+ R40 to R43 DiscrHcp TROT | $13,950.00 | Auckland | 2700m | Fast | Josh Dickie | 1 |
| 1.1L | $7.80 | |
| 6/7 | 27/11/2025 | 20 | 3YO+ R38 to R45 DiscrHcp TROT | $7,300.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | Andre Poutama | 2 |
| 301.3L | $2.30 |

Driver: James Stormont
Stats
Comments
Gallant behind #5 last week and from another cushy sit can offer combos value.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 18/09/2026 | 14 | R50 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $24,125.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | James Stormont | 2:02.20 | 3 |
| 17.2L | $54.30 |
| 5/10 | 04/09/2026 | 7 | R50 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $16,405.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Easy | James Stormont | 2:05.20 | 2 |
| 11.3L | $26.40 |
| 5/10 | 28/08/2026 | 28 | R46 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $14,475.00 | Auckland | 2700m | Easy | James Stormont | 2:04.00 | 2 |
| 26.4L | $31.80 |
| 4/9 | 31/07/2026 | 7 | R45 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $14,213.00 | WaikBoP | 2700m | Good | James Stormont | 2:03.20 | 1 |
| 11.8L | $7.60 |
| 5/9 | 24/07/2026 | 553 | Up to & including R70 MOB. TROT | $14,213.00 | Auckland | 1609m | Good | James Stormont | 1:58.70 | 8 |
| 10.5L | $26.40 |
| 10/11 | 17/01/2025 | 8 | R45 & faster F&M DiscrHcp TROT | $51,000.00 | WaikBoP | 2700m | Good | James Stormont | 2:04.0 | 2 |
| 121.0L | $27.90 |
| 5/8 | 09/01/2025 | 20 | FFA MOB. TROT | $37,200.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Fast | James Stormont | 4 |
| 24.2L | $0.00 | |
| 4/12 | 20/12/2024 | 7 | 4YO+ R61 to R79 MOB. TROT | $100,000.00 | Auckland | 1609m | Easy | James Stormont | 8 |
| 3.8L | $0.00 | |
| 5/13 | 13/12/2024 | 7 | R45 to R120 F&M SpecHcp TROT | $101,750.00 | Auckland | 2700m | Fast | James Stormont | 6 |
| 13.2L | $0.00 | |
| 3/11 | 06/12/2024 | 14 | R45 to R120 F&M SpecHcp TROT | $29,475.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | James Stormont | 3 |
| 1.3L | $0.00 |

Driver: Stephanie Burley
Stats
Comments
Furthered a strong campaign when narrowly missing, 11 Sept. In minors puzzle.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 11/09/2026 | 14 | 3YO+ R41 to R54 MOB. TROT | $13,950.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Stephanie Burley | 2:00.90 | 6 |
| 0.0L | $2.70 |
| 1/10 | 28/08/2026 | 21 | R46 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $14,475.00 | Auckland | 2700m | Easy | Stephanie Burley | 2:04.00 | 2 |
| 3.2L | $27.60 |
| 3/8 | 07/08/2026 | 14 | 3YO+ R45 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $13,020.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Stephanie Burley | 2:03.10 | 2 |
| 5.1L | $3.90 |
| 3/9 | 24/07/2026 | 14 | Up to & including R70 MOB. TROT | $14,213.00 | Auckland | 1609m | Good | Stephanie Burley | 1:58.70 | 2 |
| 6.5L | $11.30 |
| 2/14 | 10/07/2026 | 198 | R46 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $15,525.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Stephanie Burley | 2:03.70 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $28.30 |
| 10/13 | 24/12/2025 | 5 | R45 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $20,350.00 | WaikBoP | 2700m | Good | Stephanie Burley | 2:04.0 | 1 |
| 32.3L | $57.00 |
| 10/11 | 19/12/2025 | 14 | 4YO+ R42 to R53 MOB. TROT | $48,750.00 | Auckland | 1609m | Fast | Stephanie Burley | 7 |
| 80.7L | $10.50 | |
| 3/4 | 05/12/2025 | 7 | R48 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $14,620.00 | Auckland | 2700m | Fast | Stephanie Burley | 1 |
| 9.7L | $6.30 | |
| 11/11 | 28/11/2025 | 28 | 3YO+ R50 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $29,475.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Stephanie Burley | 3 |
| 236.7L | $28.40 | |
| 7/8 | 31/10/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R53 to R77 DiscrHcp TROT | $15,810.00 | Auckland | 2700m | Fast | Stephanie Burley | 1 |
| 13.7L | $10.90 |

Driver: Tony Herlihy
Stats
Comments
Mistake 800m out proved terminal, 18 Sept. Quality trotter who must be included.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 18/09/2026 | 133 | R50 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $24,125.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Mark Purdon | 2:02.20 | 2 |
| 150.6L | $4.30 |
| 3/10 | 08/05/2026 | 14 | FFA TROT | $193,000.00 | Auckland | 3200m | Fast | Tony Herlihy | 2:04.30 | 4 |
| 10.0L | $15.20 |
| 7/9 | 24/04/2026 | 22 | FFA TROT | $94,750.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Good | Tony Herlihy | 2:01.2 | 2 |
| 45.7L | $4.30 |
| 6/7 | 02/04/2026 | 13 | FFA MOB. TROT | $54,750.00 | WaikBoP | 1609m | Fast | Tony Herlihy | 1:55.6 | 2 |
| 45.7L | $1.80 |
| 4/9 | 20/03/2026 | 7 | FFA MOB. TROT | $56,850.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Tony Herlihy | 1:59.9 | 4 |
| 4.0L | $2.20 |
| 7/11 | 13/03/2026 | 63 | FFA MOB. TROT | $39,300.00 | Auckland | 1700m | Fast | Tony Herlihy | 1:56.5 | 4 |
| 13.2L | $3.00 |
| 1/8 | 09/01/2026 | 9 | FFA MOB. TROT | $37,200.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Fast | Tony Herlihy | 4 |
| 0.5L | $1.60 | |
| 1/9 | 31/12/2025 | 12 | 3YO+ FFA MOB. TROT | $94,750.00 | Auckland | 2700m | Slushy | Tony Herlihy | 1 |
| 2.2L | $3.80 | |
| 1/10 | 19/12/2025 | 7 | 4YO+ R55 to R85 MOB. TROT | $47,500.00 | Auckland | 1609m | Fast | Tony Herlihy | 3 |
| 3.0L | $2.20 | |
| 1/12 | 12/12/2025 | 14 | 3YO+ R50 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $30,000.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Tony Herlihy | 1 |
| 13.4L | $8.70 |

Driver: Harrison Orange
Stats
Comments
Emphatic return to the track a fortnight ago and looks set for a big campaign.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 18/09/2026 | 133 | R50 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $24,125.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Harrison Orange | 2:02.20 | 4 |
| 17.2L | $3.90 |
| 9/10 | 08/05/2026 | 14 | FFA TROT | $193,000.00 | Auckland | 3200m | Fast | Harrison Orange | 2:04.30 | 5 |
| 53.8L | $7.00 |
| 1/9 | 24/04/2026 | 28 | FFA TROT | $94,750.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Good | Harrison Orange | 2:01.2 | 1 |
| 3.0L | $9.40 |
| 3/9 | 27/03/2026 | 7 | R41 to R59 DiscrHcp TROT | $16,108.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Harrison Orange | 2:02.8 | 1 |
| 3.8L | $2.00 |
| 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 | 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 | 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 | 1 |
| 43.0L | $2.50 | |
| 9/11 | 18/01/2026 | 18 | R45 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $19,650.00 | Hawera | 2000m | Good | Crystal Hackett | 3 |
| 156.0L | $2.30 |

Driver: Tony Cameron
Stats
Comments
Couldn't run on 2 weeks ago after tidy attempt, 4 Sept. Closer handicap to use.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 18/09/2026 | 14 | R50 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $24,125.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Tony Cameron | 2:02.20 | 3 |
| 51.1L | $23.90 |
| 7/10 | 04/09/2026 | 7 | R50 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $16,405.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Easy | Matthew White | 2:05.20 | 1 |
| 14.5L | $22.50 |
| 4/10 | 28/08/2026 | 28 | R46 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $14,475.00 | Auckland | 2700m | Easy | Tony Cameron | 2:04.00 | 1 |
| 16.1L | $12.30 |
| 8/9 | 31/07/2026 | 140 | R45 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $14,213.00 | WaikBoP | 2700m | Good | Tony Cameron | 2:03.20 | 1 |
| 102.2L | $10.00 |
| 9/11 | 13/03/2026 | 14 | FFA MOB. TROT | $39,300.00 | Auckland | 1700m | Fast | Tony Cameron | 1:56.5 | 10 |
| 29.6L | $45.40 |
| 4/6 | 27/02/2026 | 14 | R48 & faster F&M TROT | $35,800.00 | Auckland | 2700m | Fast | Tony Cameron | 2:05.0 | 2 |
| 21.0L | $11.20 |
| 1/7 | 13/02/2026 | 44 | R51 & faster MOB. TROT | $15,513.00 | Auckland | 1700m | Fast | Tony Cameron | 7 |
| 2.7L | $9.70 | |
| 9/9 | 31/12/2025 | 12 | 3YO+ FFA MOB. TROT | $94,750.00 | Auckland | 2700m | Slushy | Tony Cameron | 6 |
| 78.0L | $66.00 | |
| 7/10 | 19/12/2025 | 7 | 4YO+ R55 to R85 MOB. TROT | $47,500.00 | Auckland | 1609m | Fast | Tony Cameron | 8 |
| 45.7L | $22.00 | |
| 3/13 | 12/12/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ F&M FFA MOB. TROT | $101,750.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Tony Cameron | 5 |
| 6.2L | $6.10 |

Driver: Brooke Wilkins
Stats
Comments
No threat off marks this campaign. Would require a big lift to trouble rivals.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 18/09/2026 | 21 | R50 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $24,125.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Brooke Wilkins | 2:02.20 | 2 |
| 56.5L | $60.80 |
| 8/10 | 28/08/2026 | 7 | R46 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $14,475.00 | Auckland | 2700m | Easy | Brooke Wilkins | 2:04.00 | 1 |
| 83.4L | $23.60 |
| 10/10 | 21/08/2026 | 168 | 3YO+ R41 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $14,475.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Fast | Brooke Wilkins | 2:01.10 | 1 |
| 29.6L | $30.90 |
| 6/6 | 06/03/2026 | 7 | 5YO+ R46 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $15,215.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Monika Ranger | 2:00.9 | 1 |
| 83.4L | $5.80 |
| 4/6 | 27/02/2026 | 14 | R54 & faster C,G&E DiscrHcp TROT | $15,215.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Monika Ranger | 2:04.3 | 1 |
| 24.2L | $8.30 |
| 3/7 | 13/02/2026 | 14 | R51 & faster MOB. TROT | $15,513.00 | Auckland | 1700m | Fast | Monika Ranger | 1:59.0 | 8 |
| 17.5L | $11.30 |
| 5/7 | 30/01/2026 | 7 | R54 to R84 DiscrHcp TROT | $15,513.00 | Auckland | 2700m | Fast | Monika Ranger | 1 |
| 23.4L | $3.80 | |
| 3/4 | 23/01/2026 | 30 | R54 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $12,900.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Monika Ranger | 1 |
| 9.7L | $5.70 | |
| 3/13 | 24/12/2025 | 5 | R45 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $20,350.00 | WaikBoP | 2700m | Good | Monika Ranger | 1 |
| 2.4L | $19.00 | |
| 9/10 | 19/12/2025 | 14 | 4YO+ R55 to R85 MOB. TROT | $47,500.00 | Auckland | 1609m | Fast | Matthew White | 11 |
| 94.1L | $27.60 |

Driver: Crystal Hackett
Stats
Comments
Stuck after working behind Higher Power. Expect another bold showing tonight.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 18/09/2026 | 21 | R50 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $24,125.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Crystal Hackett | 2:02.20 | 1 |
| 19.1L | $5.90 |
| 10/10 | 28/08/2026 | 140 | R46 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $14,475.00 | Auckland | 2700m | Easy | Crystal Hackett | 2:04.00 | 1 |
| 102.2L | $4.30 |
| 7/7 | 10/04/2026 | 21 | FFA MOB. TROT | $529,891.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Fast | Crystal Hackett | 1:57.8 | 1 |
| 45.7L | $37.50 |
| 8/9 | 20/03/2026 | 7 | FFA MOB. TROT | $56,850.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Crystal Hackett | 1:59.9 | 1 |
| 80.7L | $4.30 |
| 1/11 | 13/03/2026 | 14 | FFA MOB. TROT | $39,300.00 | Auckland | 1700m | Fast | Crystal Hackett | 1:56.5 | 6 |
| 0.3L | $3.90 |
| 1/6 | 27/02/2026 | 49 | R48 & faster F&M TROT | $35,800.00 | Auckland | 2700m | Fast | Crystal Hackett | 2:05.0 | 1 |
| 3.5L | $1.90 |
| 2/8 | 09/01/2026 | 9 | FFA MOB. TROT | $37,200.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Fast | Crystal Hackett | 7 |
| 0.5L | $8.40 | |
| 3/9 | 31/12/2025 | 12 | 3YO+ FFA MOB. TROT | $94,750.00 | Auckland | 2700m | Slushy | Crystal Hackett | 4 |
| 2.4L | $9.10 | |
| 2/10 | 19/12/2025 | 7 | 4YO+ R55 to R85 MOB. TROT | $47,500.00 | Auckland | 1609m | Fast | Crystal Hackett | 7 |
| 3.0L | $3.20 | |
| 2/13 | 12/12/2025 | 14 | 3YO+ F&M FFA MOB. TROT | $101,750.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Crystal Hackett | 1 |
| 2.2L | $3.20 |

Driver: Zachary Butcher
Stats
Comments
Made ground after being hampered resuming. Can offer cheek to stable-mate here.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 18/09/2026 | 133 | R50 & faster DiscrHcp TROT | $24,125.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Zachary Butcher | 2:02.20 | 1 |
| 25.0L | $5.70 |
| 6/10 | 08/05/2026 | 14 | FFA TROT | $193,000.00 | Auckland | 3200m | Fast | Zachary Butcher | 2:04.30 | 2 |
| 37.7L | $4.70 |
| 8/9 | 24/04/2026 | 14 | FFA TROT | $94,750.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Good | Zachary Butcher | 2:01.2 | 5 |
| 53.8L | $2.70 |
| 4/7 | 10/04/2026 | 21 | FFA MOB. TROT | $529,891.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Fast | Zachary Butcher | 1:57.8 | 7 |
| 23.7L | $37.00 |
| 1/9 | 20/03/2026 | 7 | FFA MOB. TROT | $56,850.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Zachary Butcher | 1:59.9 | 8 |
| 1.1L | $6.90 |
| 2/11 | 13/03/2026 | 63 | FFA MOB. TROT | $39,300.00 | Auckland | 1700m | Fast | Zachary Butcher | 1:56.5 | 7 |
| 0.3L | $7.20 |
| 3/8 | 09/01/2026 | 49 | FFA MOB. TROT | $37,200.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Fast | Zachary Butcher | 8 |
| 8.1L | $9.90 | |
| 2/11 | 21/11/2025 | 7 | 3YO MOB. TROT | $196,500.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Zachary Butcher | 1 |
| 7.3L | $2.30 | |
| 4/10 | 14/11/2025 | 18 | 3YO MOB. TROT | $500,000.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Zachary Butcher | 1 |
| 15.6L | $5.00 | |
| 2/12 | 27/10/2025 | 10 | 3YO MOB. TROT | $40,000.00 | Ashburton | 1700m | Good | Zachary Butcher | 1 |
| 2.7L | $2.10 |