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Alexandra Park Race 7 - MATAMATA VETERINARY SERVICES PUKEKOHE THE HOLMES DG HCP PACE

MERLIN (7) was first up for five months when fourth here a fortnight ago so the hitout is sure to have improved him. Has never missed a place in seven second-up attempts, winning four of them, and he owns a fine record at this circuit and distance so can progress enough to win. BETTER KNUCKLE UP (5) went close when resuming here, beating MERLIN home. Yet to win at this distance but has placed in both tries and is another that races very well second-up, recording two wins and three placings from five tries. Threat. Hard to knock the consistency of JEREMIAH (4) who has put together a string of sound recent performances, winning here two back and finishing just behind BETTER KNUCKLE UP when placed last start. AMERICAN ME (6) beat the top-three picks in scoring here last start and has won two of the three times she has raced over this longer distance here so could strike again.

Race Time:7:24 AM
Friday, October 2, 2026
Track:Fast
Weather:Overcast
Prize Money:$0.00
Distance:2700m
1
Silk
Aquila (1)0x084
Trainer: Zev Meredith (Pukekohe)12 mths 34: 7-2-3

Driver: James Stormont

6 yo B M
Sire: Always B Miki
Dam: Alisa
Dam's Sire: Bettor's Delight

Stats

Career34: 7-2-3
LTS$52,213.00
BMR1:54.43
TS9: 0-0-1
Win %20.59%
Place %35.29%

Comments

Encouraging effort, 17 Sept but looks up stretched again the big hitters tonight

Last Starts 14 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.DriverMile RateGateResultMarginStarting Price
4/717/09/20267R45 & faster DiscrHcp PACE$7,300.00Auckland2200mFastHarrison Orange2:00.101
  • 1. The Surfer
  • 2. Louezyana
  • 3. Leo Lincoln
5.6L$26.50
8/810/09/2026133YO+ R48 to R60 MOB. PACE$7,440.00Auckland1700mGoodBrooke Wilkins1:55.806
  • 1. Upstage
  • 2. Village Rebel
  • 3. Always B Magic
99.5L$21.80
11/1128/08/20262593YO+ R48 to R69 MOB. PACE$14,738.00Auckland1700mEasyBrooke Wilkins1:56.8010
  • 1. Mick Konstantin
  • 2. Secret Beach
  • 3. Hooray Henry
29.6L$37.70
12/1312/12/202573YO+ F&M FFA MOB. PACE$101,750.00Auckland2200mFastHarrison Orange1:57.112
  • 1. Francent
  • 2. Ruby Roe
  • 3. Mhai Surfer Girl
139.9L$61.10
9/905/12/2025303YO+ F&M MOB. PACE$37,900.00Auckland1700mFastJames Stormont1:56.16
  • 1. Francent
  • 2. Arafura
  • 3. Ultimate Racy Girl
40.4L$19.50
1/705/11/202513Up to & including R60 MOB. PACE$9,125.00WaikBoP1700mGoodGary Hall1:54.46
  • 1. Aquila
  • 2. Iron Brigade
  • 3. Mhai Surfer Girl
2.2L$7.40
1/923/10/202573YO+ R41 to R50, R51 to R55 with cond. MOB. PACE$7,580.00WaikBoP2200mGoodKate Coppins7
  • 1. Aquila
  • 2. Dixieland Delight
0.5L$3.40
1/716/10/2025214YO+ R35 to R50 MOB. PACE$7,300.00WaikBoP2200mGoodAndrew Sharpe7
  • 1. Aquila
  • 2. Dixieland Delight
9.7L$2.20
1/925/09/202573YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE$7,580.00WaikBoP2700mGoodJames Stormont6
  • 1. Aquila
  • 2. Another Collect
-$6.50
1/718/09/202564YO+ R35 to R46 MOB. PACE$7,300.00WaikBoP2200mEasyAndrew Sharpe5
  • 1. Aquila
  • 2. C U There
6.5L$3.50
2
Silk
Lord Delmar (2)83x53
Trainer: John Gommans (Manawatu Raceway)12 mths 40: 5-3-10

Driver: Andre Poutama

5 yo B G
Sire: Downbytheseaside
Dam: Two And Sixpence
Dam's Sire: Art Major

Stats

Career40: 5-3-10
LTS$68,920.00
BMR1:59.10
TS1: 0-0-0
Win %12.50%
Place %45.00%

Comments

Decent attempts at Camb to start new campaign but this is a different scenario.

Last Starts 7 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.DriverMile RateGateResultMarginStarting Price
3/1124/09/2026143YO+ R42 to R52 MOB. PACE$7,860.00Auckland2200mFastHarrison Orange1:57.4011
  • 1. Leo Lincoln
  • 2. Melody Banner
  • 3. Lord Delmar
2.2L$33.10
5/810/09/20262733YO+ R48 to R60 MOB. PACE$7,440.00Auckland1700mGoodMichael Hay1:55.804
  • 1. Upstage
  • 2. Village Rebel
  • 3. Always B Magic
7.8L$32.60
3/911/12/20252R49 to R60, R61 with cond. MOB. PACE$13,265.00Manawatu2000mFastPeter Ferguson1:56.84
  • 1. Margherita
  • 2. Blue Chip Lou
  • 3. Lord Delmar
2.7L$40.70
8/809/12/202526R48 to R59 MOB. PACE$11,160.00Manawatu2000mFastPeter Ferguson1:56.69
  • 1. Rough And Ready
  • 2. Twista
  • 3. The Next Best Thing
48.4L$26.00
6/913/11/20253R44 to R54 MOB. PACE$10,896.00Manawatu2000mGoodMichael Hay1:59.76
  • 1. Gotta Elect Bill
  • 2. Goorambat Art
  • 3. Call Security
8.1L$15.80
5/1010/11/202518R44 to R54 MOB. PACE$11,098.00Manawatu2000mFastMichael Hay1:59.06
  • 1. Blue Chip Lou
  • 2. The Next Best Thing
  • 3. Gotta Elect Bill
10.0L$8.50
8/923/10/2025143YO+ R41 to R50, R51 to R55 with cond. MOB. PACE$7,580.00WaikBoP2200mGoodJacob Dunn8
  • 1. Aquila
18.3L$30.00
6/609/10/202520R52 to R57 MOB. PACE$7,160.00WaikBoP2200mEasyHarrison Orange5
  • 1. Always B Charlie
14.8L$22.30
9/919/09/20251413YO+ R54 to R59 MOB. PACE$16,108.00Auckland1700mGoodAndre Poutama5
  • 1. Joes Rock
20.7L$27.30
8/901/05/20252R45 & faster DiscrHcp PACE$23,688.00Manawatu2500mGoodHarrison Orange2
  • 1. Leo Lincoln
48.4L$17.30
3
Silk
Doo You Want Me (3)1149x
Trainer: Tony Herlihy (Papakura)12 mths 17: 8-1-1

Driver: Tony Herlihy

4 yo Bl G
Sire: Captain Crunch
Dam: Delightful Lana
Dam's Sire: Bettor's Delight

Stats

Career17: 8-1-1
LTS$82,440.00
BMR1:55.90
TS7: 4-0-0
Win %47.06%
Place %58.82%

Comments

4-time winner here and capable in a fresh state. Throw into combination bets.

Last Starts 160 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.DriverMile RateGateResultMarginStarting Price
9/1024/04/202622FFA MOB. PACE$96,500.00Auckland1609mGoodTony Herlihy1:54.71
  • 1. The Lazarus Effect
  • 2. Got The Chocolates
  • 3. Swayzee
37.7L$27.00
4/702/04/202613FFA MOB. PACE$54,750.00WaikBoP1609mFastTony Herlihy1:51.41
  • 1. The Janitor
  • 2. Sooner The Bettor
  • 3. Merlin
3.8L$28.00
1/820/03/202621R52 to R70 MOB. PACE$23,250.00Auckland2200mFastTony Herlihy1:57.08
  • 1. Doo You Want Me
  • 2. The Jolly Roger
  • 3. Leo Lincoln
3.8L$2.20
1/827/02/202621R54 to R65 MOB. PACE$15,810.00Auckland2200mFastTony Herlihy1:58.88
  • 1. Doo You Want Me
  • 2. Final Change
  • 3. Beta Prepare
0.3L$2.40
1/606/02/202614R49 to R66 MOB. PACE$15,215.00Auckland1700mFastTony Herlihy1:57.46
  • 1. Doo You Want Me
  • 2. Louezyana
  • 3. Words
0.8L$1.80
1/623/01/2026308R51 to R56 MOB. PACE$13,425.00Auckland1700mSlushyTony Herlihy1:55.93
  • 1. Doo You Want Me
  • 2. Blazing Louie
  • 3. Iron Brigade
4.6L$15.50
10/1221/03/202573YO C&G MOB. PACE$200,000.00Auckland2200mFastDavid Butcher2
  • 1. Marketplace
56.5L$0.00
8/814/03/2025493YO MOB. PACE$55,800.00Auckland2200mFastCrystal Hackett6
  • 1. Rubira
14.8L$0.00
10/1224/01/202573YO+ Up to & including R64 MOB. PACE$35,000.00WaikBoP2200mGoodCrystal Hackett11
  • 1. Two Eye See
37.7L$0.00
1/917/01/2025363YO+ R54 to R59 MOB. PACE$14,213.00WaikBoP2200mGoodCrystal Hackett9
  • 1. Doo You Want Me
  • 2. Two Eye See
1.6L$0.00
4
Silk
Jeremiah (4)22313
Trainer: Barry Purdon & Scott Phelan (Clevedon)12 mths 25: 8-6-5

Driver: Scott Phelan

5 yo Bl G
Sire: Lazarus
Dam: Flyover
Dam's Sire: Live Or Die

Stats

Career25: 8-6-5
LTS$191,375.00
BMR1:55.20
TS20: 7-5-4
Win %32.00%
Place %76.00%

Comments

In terrific form since resuming and won't die wondering if he can begin nicely.

Last Starts 13 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.DriverMile RateGateResultMarginStarting Price
3/618/09/202614R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE$22,375.00Auckland2200mFastScott Phelan1:59.704
  • 1. American Me
  • 2. Better Knuckle Up
  • 3. Jeremiah
0.8L$8.00
1/704/09/2026143YO+ R50 & faster MOB. PACE$15,513.00Auckland1609mEasyZachary Butcher1:55.906
  • 1. Jeremiah
  • 2. The Jolly Roger
  • 3. Hooray Henry
2.4L$1.60
3/1021/08/202614R46 & faster DiscrHcp PACE$14,475.00WaikBoP2200mFastScott Phelan2:00.501
  • 1. Blazing Louie
  • 2. Final Change
  • 3. Jeremiah
8.3L$4.20
2/707/08/202642R51 & faster MOB. PACE$12,775.00Auckland1700mFastScott Phelan1:56.008
  • 1. Rubira
  • 2. Jeremiah
  • 3. Leo Lincoln
3.0L$1.90
2/626/06/20262523YO+ R51 to R70, R71 to R80 with cond. MOB. PACE$13,425.00Auckland2200mFastBrooke Wilkins2:00.206
  • 1. American Me
  • 2. Jeremiah
  • 3. Lincoln Wave
4.6L$1.80
1/517/10/202528R62 to R86 DiscrHcp PACE$17,550.00Auckland2200mFastBarry Purdon1:59.83
  • 1. Jeremiah
  • 2. Better Knuckle Up
  • 3. Jolimont
1.1L$9.20
7/1019/09/202514R60 & faster DiscrHcp PACE$38,600.00Auckland2200mGoodJosh Dickie6
  • 1. Sooner The Bettor
11.0L$13.00
3/505/09/202514R72 to R87 MOB. PACE$17,550.00Auckland1700mFastZachary Butcher3
  • 1. Sooner The Bettor
  • 3. Jeremiah
1.6L$1.80
2/422/08/2025112R67 & faster MOB. PACE$17,200.00Auckland1700mFastZachary Butcher3
  • 1. Akuta
  • 2. Jeremiah
1.9L$3.80
1/502/05/2025133R55 to R73 MOB. PACE$21,938.00Auckland2200mGoodZachary Butcher4
  • 1. Jeremiah
  • 2. The Surfer
4.0L$2.70
5
Silk
Better Knuckle Up (5)966x2
Trainer: Barry Purdon & Scott Phelan (Clevedon)12 mths 35: 7-5-7

Driver: Harrison Orange

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

Stats

Career35: 7-5-7
LTS$440,052.00
BMR1:53.30
TS25: 6-5-5
Win %20.00%
Place %54.29%

Comments

Bold display 1st-up and extra distance will suit. Threat if he can begin cleanly

Last Starts 13 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.DriverMile RateGateResultMarginStarting Price
2/618/09/2026140R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE$22,375.00Auckland2200mFastHarrison Orange1:59.701
  • 1. American Me
  • 2. Better Knuckle Up
  • 3. Jeremiah
0.5L$10.20
6/601/05/20267FFA MOB. PACE$89,500.00Auckland2200mFastCrystal Hackett1:55.72
  • 1. Got The Chocolates
  • 2. The Lazarus Effect
  • 3. Swayzee
16.1L$61.10
6/1024/04/202614FFA MOB. PACE$96,500.00Auckland1609mGoodZachary Butcher1:54.77
  • 1. The Lazarus Effect
  • 2. Got The Chocolates
  • 3. Swayzee
10.5L$82.20
9/1010/04/202621FFA MOB. PACE$1,000,000.00WaikBoP2200mFastTony Herlihy1:53.011
  • 1. Leap To Fame
  • 2. Akuta
  • 3. Swayzee
32.3L$96.10
7/820/03/202614FFA MOB. PACE$55,800.00Auckland2200mFastTony Herlihy1:57.47
  • 1. The Lazarus Effect
  • 2. Merlin
  • 3. We Walk By Faith
21.8L$13.90
1/606/03/2026143YO+ C,G&E R50 & faster MOB. PACE$15,215.00Auckland1700mFastTony Herlihy1:55.13
  • 1. Better Knuckle Up
  • 2. Freeze Frame
  • 3. Jolimont
0.8L$3.50
2/920/02/202651R53 & faster MOB. PACE$16,108.00Auckland1609mFastTony Herlihy6
  • 1. Sooner The Bettor
  • 2. Better Knuckle Up
14.8L$2.90
4/831/12/2025193YO+ FFA PACE$232,500.00Auckland3200mSlushyTony Herlihy7
  • 1. Republican Party
11.0L$9.70
3/612/12/202521R73 & faster PACE$53,700.00Auckland2700mFastCrystal Hackett3
  • 1. Merlin
  • 3. Better Knuckle Up
2.4L$5.00
5/1121/11/2025104YO MOB. PACE$122,813.00NZ Metro2600mFastCrystal Hackett6
  • 1. Kingman
16.1L$12.80
6
Silk
American Me (6)11941
Trainer: Matthew White (Clevedon)12 mths 129: 22-16-20

Driver: Matthew White

9 yo B G
Sire: American Ideal
Dam: Bella Me
Dam's Sire: Presidential Ball

Stats

Career129: 22-16-20
LTS$475,119.00
BMR1:58.60
TS16: 7-0-1
Win %17.05%
Place %44.96%

Comments

Held out #5 last week and sure to be in the thick of things again. Must include.

Last Starts 13 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.DriverMile RateGateResultMarginStarting Price
1/618/09/202614R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE$22,375.00Auckland2200mFastMatthew White1:59.702
  • 1. American Me
  • 2. Better Knuckle Up
  • 3. Jeremiah
0.5L$7.70
4/704/09/2026143YO+ R50 & faster MOB. PACE$15,513.00Auckland1609mEasyMatthew White1:55.907
  • 1. Jeremiah
  • 2. The Jolly Roger
  • 3. Hooray Henry
8.3L$2.90
9/1021/08/202628R46 & faster DiscrHcp PACE$14,475.00WaikBoP2200mFastMatthew White2:00.501
  • 1. Blazing Louie
  • 2. Final Change
  • 3. Jeremiah
16.9L$4.00
1/824/07/202614R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE$13,950.00Auckland2200mGoodMatthew White2:00.102
  • 1. American Me
  • 2. Leo Lincoln
  • 3. Final Change
5.4L$2.90
1/810/07/202614R51 & faster DiscrHcp PACE$13,950.00Auckland2200mFastMatthew White1:59.501
  • 1. American Me
  • 2. Final Change
  • 3. Upstage
6.5L$2.50
1/626/06/2026353YO+ R51 to R70, R71 to R80 with cond. MOB. PACE$13,425.00Auckland2200mFastStephanie Burley2:00.205
  • 1. American Me
  • 2. Jeremiah
  • 3. Lincoln Wave
4.6L$4.60
12/1422/05/202614R50 to R120 SpecHcp PACE$103,500.00NZ Metro3200mGoodSarah O'Reilly4
  • 1. It's Tough
35.0L$52.70
7/708/05/202614FFA MOB. PACE$54,750.00NZ Metro2600mGoodSarah O'Reilly4
  • 1. Marketplace
19.9L$37.20
2/524/04/2026123YO+ R70 to R120 SpecHcp PACE$17,550.00NZ Metro2600mFastSarah O'Reilly2
  • 1. Marketplace
  • 2. American Me
9.1L$16.00
4/912/04/202614R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE$18,950.00Methven3000mDeadSarah O'Reilly1
  • 1. Bruntwood Brigade
14.3L$7.90
7
Silk
Merlin (7)230x4
Trainer: Barry Purdon & Scott Phelan (Clevedon)12 mths 54: 24-9-11

Driver: Zachary Butcher

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

Stats

Career54: 24-9-11
LTS$1,845,685.00
BMR1:52.10
TS23: 11-4-4
Win %44.44%
Place %81.48%

Comments

Champion who is sure to have derived plenty from 1st-up run. Hard to hold out.

Last Starts 13 days since last start

PlaceDateDaysClassPrizeTrackDist.Cnd.DriverMile RateGateResultMarginStarting Price
4/618/09/2026161R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE$22,375.00Auckland2200mFastZachary Butcher1:59.701
  • 1. American Me
  • 2. Better Knuckle Up
  • 3. Jeremiah
4.6L$1.80
10/1010/04/20268FFA MOB. PACE$1,000,000.00WaikBoP2200mFastZachary Butcher1:53.03
  • 1. Leap To Fame
  • 2. Akuta
  • 3. Swayzee
37.7L$24.80
3/702/04/202613FFA MOB. PACE$54,750.00WaikBoP1609mFastZachary Butcher1:51.47
  • 1. The Janitor
  • 2. Sooner The Bettor
  • 3. Merlin
3.2L$6.20
2/820/03/20267FFA MOB. PACE$55,800.00Auckland2200mFastZachary Butcher1:57.45
  • 1. The Lazarus Effect
  • 2. Merlin
  • 3. We Walk By Faith
1.9L$3.70
3/813/03/202663FFA MOB. PACE$37,200.00Auckland1700mFastZachary Butcher1:53.68
  • 1. The Lazarus Effect
  • 2. Sooner The Bettor
  • 3. Merlin
7.5L$7.40
1/409/01/20269FFA MOB. PACE$33,900.00WaikBoP2200mFastZachary Butcher1:59.34
  • 1. Merlin
  • 2. Akuta
  • 3. Jolimont
3.2L$2.30
6/831/12/2025193YO+ FFA PACE$232,500.00Auckland3200mSlushyZachary Butcher5
  • 1. Republican Party
17.2L$4.40
1/612/12/202528R73 & faster PACE$53,700.00Auckland2700mFastZachary Butcher1
  • 1. Merlin
  • 2. Little Spike
1.6L$1.80
3/1014/11/20253FFA MOB. PACE$193,000.00NZ Metro1980mFastZachary Butcher10
  • 1. Leap To Fame
  • 3. Merlin
5.6L$5.70
3/1511/11/20258FFA PACE$1,000,000.00NZ Metro3200mFastZachary Butcher3
  • 1. Kingman
  • 3. Merlin
5.9L$16.60

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