ALEXANDRA PARK   09 May 2025
 
GOING: SL

TAB - METRO TROTTERS SERIES HEAT 1 MOBILE TROT 2200m

Track: SLOW      

TU TANGATA (10) took on the big guns and performed well when fifth in the G1 Rowe Cup here last week. Comes back to a distance where he has won before and is nicely placed dropping in class. BRAVEHEARTHIGHLANDER (3) made a strong return from a layoff with a win at this circuit and distance last week. A nice draw on the front line should ensure a cosy run. Has the ability to make it two on end. CASTANA (6) was down the track last time but had put together a string of top-four finishes prior so is worth another chance. Both career wins of VISCOUNT MACKENDON (4) have come at this circuit and distance and he is proven second-up so looks a likely improver.
1 79508 YUROK
STEVE GREEN
8YO  BAY  GELDING
Mrs S L England, P S Green
Didn't do much last time out, 8th (Fr8) over 2200m at this track, beaten 75 m by Eyre I Will (2:46.60) in 3yo+ on March 21 at $62. Before that 12th (Sr5) over 2200m at this track beaten 80 m by Miss Bebe (2:46.10) in 3yo+ on March 14 at $95.50. Facing a tough assignment this time around.
Fr1
T A CAMERON
SUNGLOW, RED CROSSED SASHES , BLACK SLEEVES
2 3x340 CRACKERJACK
DYLAN & JO FERGUSON
3YO  BAY  GELDING
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
Well-beaten 14 days ago at this track over 2700m, before that 4th (30m U1) over 2200m at this track beaten 16 m by Whats Up The Hill (2:52.60) in 3yo+ on April 19 at $8.50. Unlikely to threaten.
Fr2
P C FERGUSON
Gold, Black Crossed Sashes (T)
3 476x1 BRAVEHEARTHIGHLANDER
ROBERT & JENNA DUNN
4YO  BAY  GELDING
A D Neumann, I M Neumann, V R L Neumann, B W Clarke
Last start won by a 0.8 m as favourite (FrU2) at this track (2:49.10) beating Paramount Lady in 3yo+ on May 2 at $4.40. Expected to go on with it.
Fr3
Z E BUTCHER
BLACK, WHITE FOUR DIAMONDS, RED SLEEVES, WHITE ARMBANDS
4 003x5 VISCOUNT MACKENDON
MICHELLE WALLIS & BERNIE HACKETT
4YO  BAY  GELDING
Est D J McKenzie
Last start 5th (20m 1) over 2000m at Manawatu, beaten 50 m by Jaccka Baylis (2:35.10) on April 29 at $4.60. Two runs back game effort when 3rd (Fr7) over 1609m at this track beaten 2 m by Bounce N Beyond (1:58.50) in 3yo on December 20 at $57.70. Improver.
Fr4
C J HACKETT
BLACK, RED SLEEVES, WHITE HOOPS
5 02566 VORONOV
LUK CHIN
6YO  BAY  GELDING
Dr L S Chin, Mrs R J Chin, J Oudes
Didn't do much last time out, 6th (10m 2) over 2200m at this track beaten 23 m by Bravehearthighlander (2:49.10) in 3yo+ on May 2 at $13.50. Before that 6th (Sr1) over 2200m at this track, beaten 22 m by Faith In Manchester (2:43.20) in 3yo+ on April 25 at $45.20. Place best.
Fr5
L S CHIN
GOLD,SLEEVES,BLACK STRIPES
6 13249 CASTANA
DAVID & CLARE MCGOWAN
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING
P D Williams, A Williams, A Gillson, S Miles, Mrs C Williams, Mrs F Martin, D W McGowan
Last start 9th (Fr5) over 2200m at this track beaten 24 m by Faith In Manchester (2:43.20) in 3yo+ on April 25 at $9.20. Before that, 4th (Fr3) over 2200m at this track beaten 2.75 m by Eyre I Will (2:49.90) on April 11 at $10.80. Chance to bounce back.
Fr6
T S HANARA
LIGHT BLUE, DENIM SASH, WHITE SLEEVES, DENIM ARMBANDS
7 24117 EYRE I WILL
JEREMY YOUNG
5YO  BAY  GELDING
G N Hatton, Mrs K R Hatton, B D Horrell, Mrs K Horrell
Failed to impress last start; 7th (Fr2) over 2200m at this track, beaten 21 m by Mighty Logan (2:45.30) on April 25 at $56.50. Showed ability the race before when he won by a 0.8 m (Fr1) at this track (2:49.90) beating Faith In Manchester in on April 11 at $13.90. Can bounce back.
Fr7
S W ABERNETHY
ROYAL BLUE, PURPLE STRIPE, ROYAL BLUE SLEEVES, PURPLE ARMBAND, CUFFS
8 x069x THAT'S WHAT WE DO
JOHN DICKIE
6YO  BAY  GELDING
J W Dickie, Est R E Bright
Resuming after eight months off the scene. Finished off last campaign when well beaten into ninth behind Lord Popinjay at this track over 2700m on August 30 at $6.90. Can be thereabouts.
Fr8
JOSH DICKIE
MAROON, GOLD RIGHT SASH , GREEN SASH
9 94070 FREYA
GREG & BEN HOPE
4YO  BAY  MARE
G P Hope, Mrs N M Hope
Didn't do much last time out, 13th (FrU2) over 2600m at Addington, well beaten by Paige (3:23.20) in 3yo+ on May 2 at $22.70. Before that 7th (Sr2) over 1980m at Addington, beaten 14 m by Rata (2:29.30) in 3yo+ on April 25 at $25.70. Capable of better.
Sr1
M W WHITE
DENIM, AQUA BLUE SLEEVES
10 28375 TU TANGATA
PAUL NAIRN
7YO  BAY  GELDING
P C Nairn, P McVeigh, A J Smith, Weedons Horse Racing Syndicate
Enjoys a class drop after a last start 5th (Fr3) over 3200m at this track beaten 25 m by Bet N Win (4:06.50) on May 2 at $64. At the previous start 7th (U1) over 2200m at this track beaten 24 m by Faith In Manchester (2:43.20) in 3yo+ on April 25 at $20.60. Well placed dropping in grade.
U1
P C NAIRN
BLACK, RED ,WHITE CHECKED SASH