Alexandra Park Race 7

THE PETER ALABASTER MEMORIAL HANDICAP TROT

Stake: $15,000

JOHNNY TROTTER (1) has been competitive of late and kept the ball rolling last time when 9 metres from the winner in third over 2200m at this track. Has the benefit of a good draw. Good enough to take out a race like this. BOSS JO (3) turned in another strong performance last time when she battled on bravely to just miss out over 2200m at Cambridge Raceway. Facing a tougher assignment but she is up to the task. HEAVENLY BELLE (2) is the best of the rest after finishing fourth over 2200m at this track last time out.

Distance: 2200m
Class: 3YO+, NON-WI
Track: Good
Weather: Showery
Surface: All Weather

Trackside Tips:

Aaron White. Selects: 1. Johnny Trotter, 7. Kenny Hill, 5. Santapazienza, 6. Crackerjack, 2. Heavenly Belle

Brittany Graham Selects: 1. Johnny Trotter, 6. Crackerjack, 3. Boss Jo, 7. Kenny Hill, 2. Heavenly Belle

Craig Thompson Selects: 3. Boss Jo, 5. Santapazienza, 6. Crackerjack, 1. Johnny Trotter, 8. Bertha's Pride

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Johnny Trotter (Fr1) 97223
Trainer: Robert & Jenna Dunn (Pukekohe)
Driver: Jacob Dunn (J)
Prize Money: $12,585
Win / Place: 0% / 50%

3 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: What The Hill

Dam: Dragons Sister

Dam's Sire: Monarchy

Owners: A J Hellaby, Mrs L Hellaby, Mrs R C Hellaby, Ms A M Hellaby, H Ellis, Diamond Racing Stables Ltd

Rating

Stats

Career

6: 0-2-1

Distance

5: 0-2-1

Trk/Dst

5: 0-2-1

Track

5: 0-2-1

Season

6: 0-2-1

1st Up

2: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

3rd Up

1: 0-1-0

Mobile

3: 0-0-0

Standing

3: 0-2-1

All-Weather

6: 0-2-1

Best Mile

Gear Changes

[Fixed Deafeners, Half Hopples , Pacifier]

Comments

Two back was beaten by 7 m finishing second behind Ocean Eyes at this track over 2200m in a 3yo+ on May 23 at $2.90. Then a handy effort when beaten by 9 m finishing third behind Manchester's Moment at this track over 2200m in a 3yo+ on May 30 at $1.90. In fine form. Sure to be there at the business end.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
3rd of 7	30/5/25	Auckland	2200m	Standing	All Weather	Fr1	Jacob Dunn	2:05.5	2:05.5	9.1m	$2.90	7	NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT	$13,688	$1,425	1. Manchester's Moment 2. Mad Mary 3. Johnny Trotter
2nd of 9	23/5/25	Auckland	2200m	Standing	All Weather	Fr1	Jacob Dunn	2:06.1	2:06.1	7.3m	$3.10	7	3YO+, NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT	$14,213	$2,325	1. Ocean Eyes 2. Johnny Trotter 3. Crackerjack
2nd of 9	16/5/25	Auckland	2200m	Standing	All Weather	Fr1	Jacob Dunn	2:05.2	2:05.2	13.4m	$4.60	6	3YO+, NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT	$14,213	$2,325	1. Majestic Cracker 2. Johnny Trotter 3. Hillbilly
7th of 10	10/5/25	Auckland	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Andre Poutama	2:01.9	2:01.9	43.0m	$83	29	3YO MOB. TROT	$110,399	$2,760	1. Meant To Be 2. Youneverknow 3. Frazzled
2nd of 6	24/4/25	Auckland	2500m	Standing		-	Jacob Dunn	-	-	m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Pirayas 2. Johnny Trotter 3.
9th of 9	11/4/25	Auckland	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Peter Ferguson	2:01.0	2:01.0	164.1m	$38	182	3YO MOB. TROT	$75,000	$1,875	1. Meant To Be 2. Higher Power 3. Final Approach
182 Day Spell

Heavenly Belle (FrU1) 5x784
Trainer: Steve & Amanda Telfer (Papakura)
Driver: Josh Dickie
Prize Money: $1,548
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

4 yo Brown Mare

Sire: Father Patrick

Dam: Chiola Belle

Dam's Sire: Sundon

Owners: Stonewall Stud Ltd, Stonewall Stud Trotters No.1 Syndicate

Rating

Stats

Career

4: 0-0-0

Distance

2: 0-0-0

Trk/Dst

2: 0-0-0

Track

2: 0-0-0

Season

3: 0-0-0

1st Up

2: 0-0-0

2nd Up

1: 0-0-0

3rd Up

1: 0-0-0

Standing

4: 0-0-0

All-Weather

4: 0-0-0

Best Mile

Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners]

Comments

Last start 4th (Fr3) over 2200m at this track well beaten by Manchester's Moment (2:51.60) in 3yo+ on May 30 at $13.90. At her previous start 8th (Fr1) over 2500m at Manawatu well beaten by Kenny Hill (3:19.70) in 3yo+ on May 1 at $6.30. This looks a suitable assignment.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
4th of 7	30/5/25	Auckland	2200m	Standing	All Weather	Fr3	Josh Dickie	2:05.5	2:05.5	129.1m	$10	29	NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT	$13,688	$900	1. Manchester's Moment 2. Mad Mary 3. Johnny Trotter
8th of 9	1/5/25	Palmerston North	2500m	Standing	All Weather	Fr1	Josh Dickie	2:08.5	2:08.5	131.8m	$6.50	2	3YO+, NON-WINNERS & Up to R40 with cond. SpecHcp TROT	$10,423	$193	1. Kenny Hill 2. Saxon Reigns 3. Scoots
7th of 9	29/4/25	Palmerston North	2000m	Standing	All Weather	Fr4	Josh Dickie	2:06.4	2:06.4	25.6m	$6.90	327	3YO+, NON-WINNERS & Up to R40 with cond. SpecHcp TROT	$10,423	$193	1. Saxon Reigns 2. Eagle Hanover 3. Scoots
327 Day Spell
5th of 10	6/6/24	Auckland	2200m	Standing	All Weather	Fr6	Josh Dickie	2:06.8	2:06.8	17.8m	$6.40	-	3YO+, NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT	$14,475	$263	1. Stone Cold 2. Santapazienza 3. Aldebaran D B
1st of 4	31/5/24	WaikBoP	2200m	Standing		-	Josh Dickie	-	-	0.0m	$0.00	-	Trial	$0	-	1. Heavenly Belle 2. Two Francs 3.

Boss Jo (30m 1) 17522
Trainer: Jason Teaz (Ohaupo)
Driver: Monika Ranger (J)
Prize Money: $28,553
Win / Place: 2.63% / 28%

6 yo Brown Mare

Sire: Sebastian K

Dam: One Up Kenny

Dam's Sire: Pegasus Spur

Owners: Miss J F Gillies

100

Rating

Stats

Career

38: 1-6-4

Distance

32: 1-6-4

Trk/Dst

12: 0-3-2

Track

12: 0-3-2

Season

23: 1-6-2

1st Up

2: 0-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-0

3rd Up

2: 0-0-0

Mobile

4: 0-0-1

Standing

34: 1-6-3

All-Weather

33: 1-6-4

Grass

5: 0-0-0

Best Mile

2:09.20

Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners]

Comments

Fair run when beaten by 4.5 m finishing second behind Sassy Star at Cambridge Raceway over 2200m in a 3yo+ on May 6 at $16.60. Then a handy effort when a close second behind Monaro Meg at Cambridge Raceway over 2200m in a 3yo+ on May 22 at $3.90. Rates highly. Winning claims.

Expected Settling Position: Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
2nd of 9	22/5/25	WaikBoP	2200m	Standing	All Weather	30m2	Monika Ranger	2:06.9	2:06.9	0.5m	$5.60	16	3YO+, NON-WINNERS & Up to R40 with cond. SpecHcp TROT	$7,580	$1,240	1. Monaro Meg 2. Boss Jo 3. Eagle Hanover
2nd of 9	6/5/25	WaikBoP	2200m	Standing	All Weather	Fr7	Monika Ranger	2:06.1	2:06.1	4.3m	$18	14	3YO+, R35 with cond. TROT	$7,580	$1,240	1. Sassy Star 2. Boss Jo 3. All Muscled Up
5th of 11	22/4/25	WaikBoP	2200m	Standing	All Weather	30m4	Monika Ranger	2:07.0	2:07.0	21.0m	$15	28	3YO+, NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT	$7,860	$140	1. Sharp Image 2. Senior Constable Liz 3. Monaro Meg
7th of 7	25/3/25	WaikBoP	2200m	Standing	All Weather	30m1	Neita Balle	2:08.6	2:08.6	220.6m	$7.90	7	NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT	$7,300	$140	1. Light O Love 2. Stash The Cash 3. Monaro Meg
1st of 8	18/3/25	WaikBoP	2200m	Standing	All Weather	Fr5	Neita Balle	2:56.70	2:09.2	0.0m	$3.60	14	NON-WINNERS TROT	$7,440	$4,400	1. Boss Jo 2. Stash The Cash 3. I'll Call You
2nd of 7	4/3/25	WaikBoP	2200m	Standing	All Weather	Fr4	Neita Balle	2:08.5	2:08.5	0.3m	$3.80	30	NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT	$7,300	$1,240	1. Sunny Robinson 2. Boss Jo 3. Two Francs

Santapazienza (30m U1) 1x705
Trainer: Roydon Downey (Kumeu)
Driver: Roydon Downey
Prize Money: $14,781
Win / Place: 11% / 44%

4 yo Brown Horse

Sire: Wishing Stone

Dam: Sanchipola

Dam's Sire: Pine Chip

Owners: R C Downey, A S Lowe

Rating

Stats

Career

9: 1-1-2

Distance

9: 1-1-2

Trk/Dst

5: 1-1-2

Track

5: 1-1-2

Season

3: 0-0-0

1st Up

2: 0-0-0

2nd Up

2: 0-0-0

3rd Up

2: 0-1-0

Mobile

2: 0-0-0

Standing

7: 1-1-2

All-Weather

9: 1-1-2

Best Mile

2:06.23

Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners, Pacifier]

Comments

Last start 5th (30m 2) over 2200m at this track, beaten 18 m by Ocean Eyes (2:52.50) in 3yo+ on May 23 at $41.60. Two runs back 10th (Fr4) over 2200m at Cambridge Raceway well beaten by Mazeppa (2:44.60) in 3yo+ on April 4 at $30.90. Wait until the form picks up.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
5th of 9	23/5/25	Auckland	2200m	Standing	All Weather	30m2	Roydon Downey	2:06.1	2:06.1	18.0m	$28	49	3YO+, NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT	$14,213	$263	1. Ocean Eyes 2. Johnny Trotter 3. Crackerjack
49 Day Freshen-Up
10th of 10	4/4/25	WaikBoP	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Harrison Orange	2:00.4	2:00.4	282.4m	$31	7	3YO+ R46 to R54 MOB. TROT	$24,125	$438	1. Mazeppa 2. Voronov 3. Crackerjack
7th of 12	28/3/25	WaikBoP	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Harrison Orange	2:02.0	2:02.0	37.7m	$15	245	3YO+, Up to R45 with cond. MOB. TROT	$15,000	$263	1. Illicit Love 2. Rewiri Hill 3. Conrad H
245 Day Spell
1st of 14	26/7/24	Auckland	2200m	Standing	All Weather	Fr1	Roydon Downey	2:52.60	2:06.2	0.0m	$13	14	3YO+, NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT	$15,525	$8,250	1. Santapazienza 2. Miss Bebe 3. Stash The Cash
3rd of 10	12/7/24	Auckland	2200m	Standing	All Weather	Fr5	Roydon Downey	2:09.8	2:09.8	3.5m	$5.80	15	NON-WINNERS 3YO+ TROT	$14,475	$1,425	1. Aldebaran D B 2. Loteria 3. Santapazienza
3rd of 9	27/6/24	Auckland	2200m	Standing	All Weather	Fr2	Roydon Downey	2:05.4	2:05.4	9.1m	$14	21	3YO+, NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT	$14,213	$1,425	1. Pantani 2. Emily Bay 3. Santapazienza

Crackerjack (30m U2) 34093
Trainer: Dylan & Jo Ferguson (Cambridge)
Driver: Peter Ferguson
Prize Money: $13,865
Win / Place: 12% / 62%

3 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: Majestic Son

Dam: Loveonthelawn

Dam's Sire: Love You

Owners: Jo,Dyl,Ferg & Wendy Syndicate, Miss M K Northcott, F Franzen, W Lewis, J Painting, W Stevens, A R O'Brien, B Robertson, T Nicholson

100

Rating

Stats

Career

8: 1-1-3

Distance

7: 1-1-3

Trk/Dst

3: 0-0-1

Track

4: 0-0-1

Season

8: 1-1-3

1st Up

2: 0-1-1

2nd Up

2: 1-0-0

3rd Up

2: 0-0-1

Mobile

4: 0-0-2

Standing

4: 1-1-1

All-Weather

8: 1-1-3

Slushy

1: 0-0-0

Best Mile

2:05.60

Gear Changes

Removable Deafeners ON, Fixed Deafeners OFF [Removable Deafeners]

Comments

Two back was well beaten into ninth behind Freya at this track over 2200m in a 3yo+ on May 10 at $17. Then a handy effort when well beaten into third behind Ocean Eyes at this track over 2200m in a 3yo+ on May 23 at $23.80. Top chance in this line-up.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
3rd of 9	23/5/25	Auckland	2200m	Standing	All Weather	30m3	Peter Ferguson	2:06.1	2:06.1	11.6m	$20	13	3YO+, NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT	$14,213	$1,425	1. Ocean Eyes 2. Johnny Trotter 3. Crackerjack
9th of 10	10/5/25	Auckland	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr2	Peter Ferguson	2:00.5	2:00.5	61.9m	$36	15	3YO+ R48 to R54, with cond. MOB. TROT	$19,300	$350	1. Freya 2. Tu Tangata 3. Bravehearthighlander
10th of 13	25/4/25	Auckland	2700m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Peter Ferguson	2:02.1	2:02.1	72.6m	$113	6	3YO MOB. TROT	$101,750	$1,750	1. Meant To Be 2. Higher Power 3. Habibti Pat
4th of 10	19/4/25	Auckland	2200m	Standing	All Weather	30m1	Peter Ferguson	2:06.2	2:06.2	16.1m	$8.20	15	3YO+, NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT	$14,475	$900	1. Whats Up The Hill 2. Hillbilly 3. Happy Hill
3rd of 10	4/4/25	WaikBoP	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Peter Ferguson	2:00.4	2:00.4	9.7m	$22	140	3YO+ R46 to R54 MOB. TROT	$24,125	$2,375	1. Mazeppa 2. Voronov 3. Crackerjack
140 Day Spell
3rd of 6	15/11/24	WaikBoP	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Peter Ferguson	2:01.1	2:01.1	6.2m	$4.60	17	2YO MOB. TROT	$13,425	$1,425	1. Pretty In Pink 2. Final Approach 3. Crackerjack

Kenny Hill (30m U3) x9147
Trainer: Michelle Wallis & Bernie Hackett (Waiuku)
Driver: Todd Mitchell
Prize Money: $17,180
Win / Place: 8.33% / 16%

3 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: What The Hill

Dam: Landora's Pearl

Dam's Sire: Earl

Owners: Miss T J Hackett, A F C Eustace, L Arnold, S Craven, D G Craven, M Kyd, W D Kirkwood, Est R B Shaw, Mrs A C Matuschka, D B Jeffries

Rating

Stats

Career

12: 1-1-0

Distance

6: 0-0-0

Trk/Dst

5: 0-0-0

Track

9: 0-1-0

Season

9: 1-0-0

1st Up

3: 0-1-0

2nd Up

3: 1-0-0

3rd Up

3: 0-0-0

Mobile

5: 0-1-0

Standing

7: 1-0-0

All-Weather

12: 1-1-0

Slushy

1: 0-0-0

Best Mile

2:08.50

Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners, Blinds]

Comments

Last start 7th (30m U2) over 2200m at this track, beaten 21 m by Ocean Eyes (2:52.50) in 3yo+ on May 23 at $17.30. Two runs back 4th (30m U2) over 2200m at this track beaten 20 m by Majestic Cracker (2:51.30) in 3yo+ on May 16 at $10.50. Cannot enthuse.

Expected Settling Position: Off Pace

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
7th of 9	23/5/25	Auckland	2200m	Standing	All Weather	30m2	Tony Herlihy	2:06.1	2:06.1	21.5m	$17	7	3YO+, NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT	$14,213	$263	1. Ocean Eyes 2. Johnny Trotter 3. Crackerjack
4th of 9	16/5/25	Auckland	2200m	Standing	All Weather	30m2	Tony Herlihy	2:05.2	2:05.2	20.4m	$10	15	3YO+, NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT	$14,213	$900	1. Majestic Cracker 2. Johnny Trotter 3. Hillbilly
1st of 9	1/5/25	Palmerston North	2500m	Standing	All Weather	Fr1	Crystal Hackett	3:19.70	2:08.5	0.0m	$2.30	2	3YO+, NON-WINNERS & Up to R40 with cond. SpecHcp TROT	$10,423	$6,050	1. Kenny Hill 2. Saxon Reigns 3. Scoots
9th of 9	29/4/25	Palmerston North	2000m	Standing	All Weather	Fr1	Crystal Hackett	2:06.4	2:06.4	239.4m	$2.60	130	3YO+, NON-WINNERS & Up to R40 with cond. SpecHcp TROT	$10,423	$193	1. Saxon Reigns 2. Eagle Hanover 3. Scoots
130 Day Spell
5th of 8	20/12/24	Auckland	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr4	Tony Herlihy	1:58.9	1:58.9	17.2m	$77	14	2YO MOB. TROT	$90,000	$2,500	1. Meant To Be 2. Ocean Eyes 3. Illicit Love
5th of 10	6/12/24	Auckland	2200m	Standing	All Weather	Fr3	Crystal Hackett	2:07.8	2:07.8	10.5m	$9.20	21	NON-WINNERS 2YO+ TROT	$14,475	$263	1. Rewiri Hill 2. Pat Yates 3. Rebel Castleton

Bertha's Pride (30m U4) 7pxpx
Trainer: Adrienne Matthews (Waiuku)
Driver: Tony Cameron
Prize Money: $15,526
Win / Place: 5.26% / 10%

6 yo Bay Mare

Sire: Majestic Son

Dam: Ginger Bertha

Dam's Sire: Sundon

Owners: Mrs M H Alabaster, C D Wilson

Rating

Stats

Career

19: 1-1-0

Distance

18: 1-1-0

Trk/Dst

14: 1-1-0

Track

14: 1-1-0

Season

4: 0-0-0

1st Up

4: 0-0-0

2nd Up

3: 0-1-0

3rd Up

3: 1-0-0

Mobile

3: 0-1-0

Standing

16: 1-0-0

All-Weather

19: 1-1-0

Slushy

1: 0-0-0

Best Mile

2:09.01

Gear Changes

Pacifier OFF [Fixed Deafeners]

Comments

Returns after four-and-a-half months in the paddock. Ran only once last preparation running failed to finish at Cambridge Raceway on January 24 over 2200m. Well placed to make amends.

Expected Settling Position: Off Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Start	Surface	Barrier	Driver	Race Time	Mile Rate	Margin	SP	Days	Class	Prize	Prize Won	Result
- of 9	24/1/25	WaikBoP	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Logan Hollis	2:02.1	2:02.1	267.3m	$15	136	Up to & including R49 MOB. TROT	$14,213	$263	1. Lovemeagain 2. Sassy Star 3. Run Forest Run
136 Day Spell
- of 10	10/9/24	WaikBoP	2700m	Standing	All Weather	Fr1	Logan Hollis	2:09.3	2:09.3	267.3m	$21	32	R35 to R42 DiscrHcp TROT	$7,720	$140	1. Ordained 2. Eagle Hanover 3. Slainte
32 Day Freshen-Up
7th of 7	9/8/24	Auckland	2200m	Standing	All Weather	Fr1	Logan Hollis	2:06.5	2:06.5	188.3m	$54	7	3YO+ R37 to R44, R48 with cond. TROT	$15,513	$298	1. Bolt For The Hill 2. Aradne 3. Asteria Lavra
8th of 9	2/8/24	Auckland	2200m	Standing	All Weather	Fr2	Logan Hollis	2:07.5	2:07.5	35.0m	$31	36	R35 to R47 DiscrHcp TROT	$16,108	$298	1. Barsukov 2. Kawarau Lil 3. Jasinova
36 Day Freshen-Up
9th of 9	27/6/24	Auckland	2200m	Standing	All Weather	30m2	Logan Hollis	2:05.4	2:05.4	430.4m	$22	21	3YO+, NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT	$14,213	$263	1. Pantani 2. Emily Bay 3. Santapazienza
8th of 10	6/6/24	Auckland	2200m	Standing	All Weather	30m1	Logan Hollis	2:06.8	2:06.8	53.8m	$24	48	3YO+, NON-WINNERS with cond. SpecHcp TROT	$14,475	$263	1. Stone Cold 2. Santapazienza 3. Aldebaran D B
48 Day Freshen-Up