Alexandra Park Race 2 - IRT. YOUR HORSE. OUR PASSION MOBILE PACE
SOONER THE BETTOR (8) made it two wins from his last three appearances a week ago, getting home by 6 metres over 2200m at this track. Must overcome a very wide draw. His last-start form is good enough to take out a race like this. BETTER KNUCKLE UP (6) finished third at this track two runs ago before a comparable effort at his latest appearance over 3200m at this track, beaten 11 metres. This doesn't look as hard so he is sure to prove tough to beat. RUBIRA (7) resumes following a layoff of three-and-a-half months. Generally comes to hand very quickly, with four wins from four first-up appearances. Will need a bit of luck negotiating a very wide starting position. Likely to run a big race to kick off this campaign. LADY OF THE LIGHT (5) resumes from a spell. Last appeared when a modest eighth over 1700m at this track 11 weeks ago. Fresh-up can place.

Driver: Benjamin Butcher
Stats
Comments
Stuck to task gamely over 1700m a fortnight ago. Another minors hope from marble
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/6 | 06/02/2026 | 11 | R49 to R66 MOB. PACE | $15,215.00 | Auckland | 1700m | Fast | Zachary Butcher | 1:57.4 | 5 |
| 0.8L | $10.30 |
| 6/10 | 26/01/2026 | 17 | R46 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $20,000.00 | WaikBoP | 2600m | Good | Benjamin Butcher | 2:05.9 | 2 |
| 56.5L | $10.40 |
| 1/9 | 09/01/2026 | 9 | R50 to R65 MOB. PACE | $14,213.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Fast | Benjamin Butcher | 1:59.6 | 1 |
| 1.3L | $6.20 |
| 3/10 | 31/12/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R48 to R62 MOB. PACE | $24,125.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Slushy | David Butcher | 1:57.8 | 2 |
| 1.9L | $11.20 |
| 4/13 | 24/12/2025 | 12 | 3YO+ R42 to R50 MOB. PACE | $15,263.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Good | David Butcher | 1:57.6 | 13 |
| 6.7L | $7.90 |
| 4/7 | 12/12/2025 | 7 | R49 to R63 MOB. PACE | $13,688.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | David Butcher | 1:57.8 | 3 |
| 10.5L | $5.50 |
| 4/6 | 05/12/2025 | 14 | 4YO+ Up to & including R50 MOB. PACE JUN.D | $13,425.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Monika Ranger | 5 |
| 11.3L | $3.20 | |
| 5/8 | 21/11/2025 | 292 | 4YO+ R35 to R50 MOB. PACE JUN.D | $13,950.00 | Auckland | 1700m | Fast | Monika Ranger | 8 |
| 10.2L | $11.90 | |
| 5/14 | 02/02/2025 | 2 | R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $20,700.00 | Hawera | 2100m | Good | David Butcher | 3 |
| 9.1L | $0.00 | |
| 2/12 | 31/01/2025 | 7 | R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $20,000.00 | Hawera | 2100m | Good | David Butcher | 6 |
| 0.8L | $0.00 |

Driver: Peter Ferguson
Stats
Comments
Less than 3L from winner back on NYE. Thin record over mile; fringe first 4 hope
Last Starts 50 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 31/12/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R48 to R62 MOB. PACE | $24,125.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Slushy | Peter Ferguson | 1:57.8 | 10 |
| 7.8L | $19.80 |
| 5/10 | 24/12/2025 | 131 | R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $24,125.00 | WaikBoP | 2700m | Good | Peter Ferguson | 2:01.6 | 2 |
| 23.7L | $28.10 |
| 7/8 | 15/08/2025 | 21 | 3YO+ R52 to R73 DiscrHcp PACE | $18,600.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Peter Ferguson | 2:04.3 | 3 |
| 11.6L | $7.50 |
| 1/11 | 25/07/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R45 to R60 MOB. PACE | $34,388.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Good | Peter Ferguson | 1:56.9 | 10 |
| 1.9L | $37.80 |
| 5/9 | 18/07/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R50 to R61 MOB. PACE | $16,108.00 | Auckland | 1700m | Fast | Peter Ferguson | 1:55.6 | 2 |
| 7.0L | $40.80 |
| 4/5 | 11/07/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R52 to R70 MOB. PACE | $17,550.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Slushy | Peter Ferguson | 1:58.7 | 2 |
| 11.6L | $10.40 |
| 3/6 | 04/07/2025 | 14 | 3YO+ R54 to R78 DiscrHcp PACE | $17,900.00 | Auckland | 2700m | Good | Peter Ferguson | 1 |
| 2.7L | $23.10 | |
| 6/6 | 20/06/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R56 to R78 MOB. PACE | $17,900.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Good | Peter Ferguson | 1 |
| 17.2L | $17.90 | |
| 4/5 | 13/06/2025 | 7 | R57 to R78 DiscrHcp PACE | $17,550.00 | Auckland | 2700m | Good | Maurice McKendry | 1 |
| 21.0L | $23.00 | |
| 4/5 | 06/06/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R57 to R67 DiscrHcp PACE | $17,550.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Slushy | Maurice McKendry | 5 |
| 7.8L | $16.10 |

Driver: Tim Williams
Stats
Comments
Has done nothing wrong in 4 starts this campaign. Races handy; nice sprint stats
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/6 | 23/01/2026 | 30 | R51 to R56 MOB. PACE | $13,425.00 | Auckland | 1700m | Slushy | Josh Dickie | 1:55.9 | 6 |
| 7.5L | $7.20 |
| 2/10 | 24/12/2025 | 19 | R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $24,125.00 | WaikBoP | 2700m | Good | Maurice McKendry | 2:01.6 | 4 |
| 4.8L | $5.80 |
| 4/6 | 05/12/2025 | 21 | 3YO+ R53 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $22,375.00 | Auckland | 2700m | Fast | Jacob Dunn | 2:02.1 | 4 |
| 6.5L | $10.30 |
| 4/11 | 14/11/2025 | 9 | 3YO+ R45 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $19,650.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Fast | Josh Dickie | 1:59.8 | 4 |
| 6.2L | $7.00 |
| 2/7 | 05/11/2025 | 131 | Up to & including R60 MOB. PACE | $9,125.00 | WaikBoP | 1700m | Good | Jacob Dunn | 1:54.4 | 4 |
| 2.2L | $3.20 |
| 5/8 | 27/06/2025 | 14 | 3YO+ R41 to R59 MOB. PACE | $32,550.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Easy | Josh Dickie | 2:01.0 | 7 |
| 6.5L | $2.40 |
| 1/8 | 13/06/2025 | 14 | 3YO+ Up to & including R54, with cond. MOB. PACE | $15,810.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Good | Josh Dickie | 4 |
| 3.0L | $2.40 | |
| 1/7 | 30/05/2025 | 15 | 4YO+ Up to & including R50 MOB. PACE JUN.D | $13,688.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Good | Kristina Denifostova | 5 |
| 7.8L | $1.90 | |
| 4/10 | 15/05/2025 | 14 | R45 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $26,538.00 | WaikBoP | 2700m | Good | Josh Dickie | 3 |
| 11.8L | $5.10 | |
| 4/9 | 01/05/2025 | 2 | R45 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $23,688.00 | Manawatu | 2500m | Good | Josh Dickie | 3 |
| 15.3L | $2.50 |

Driver: Monika Ranger
Stats
Comments
Couldn't find her best prior over last period of 2025. 6 sprint wins; blow-out.
Last Starts 76 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 05/12/2025 | 14 | 3YO+ F&M MOB. PACE | $37,900.00 | Auckland | 1700m | Fast | Sailesh Abernethy | 1:56.1 | 4 |
| 29.6L | $26.40 |
| 8/8 | 21/11/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R58 to R74 MOB. PACE | $15,810.00 | Auckland | 1700m | Fast | Sailesh Abernethy | 1:53.7 | 1 |
| 16.7L | $27.80 |
| 9/11 | 14/11/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R45 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $19,650.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Fast | Harrison Orange | 1:59.8 | 2 |
| 18.3L | $35.70 |
| 7/7 | 07/11/2025 | 14 | 3YO+ R54 to R69 MOB. PACE | $15,513.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Good | Jacob Dunn | 1:56.8 | 4 |
| 23.7L | $17.70 |
| 5/6 | 24/10/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R55 to R69 MOB. PACE | $15,215.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Maurice McKendry | 1:58.6 | 3 |
| 12.6L | $7.30 |
| 5/5 | 17/10/2025 | 7 | R62 to R86 DiscrHcp PACE | $17,550.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Maurice McKendry | 1:59.8 | 1 |
| 18.8L | $32.70 |
| 5/5 | 10/10/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R53 to R64 MOB. PACE | $17,550.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Monika Ranger | 5 |
| 17.2L | $2.20 | |
| 7/8 | 03/10/2025 | 14 | DiscrHcp PACE | $37,200.00 | Auckland | 2700m | Good | Maurice McKendry | 5 |
| 18.8L | $40.80 | |
| 8/10 | 19/09/2025 | 21 | R60 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $38,600.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Good | Maurice McKendry | 2 |
| 15.3L | $61.70 | |
| 5/6 | 29/08/2025 | 232 | 3YO+ R51 to R73 DiscrHcp PACE | $17,900.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Good | Maurice McKendry | 1 |
| 14.5L | $4.50 |

Driver: Tony Herlihy
Stats
Comments
Game behind smart types prior to New Year. Sure to push hard for success tonight
Last Starts 50 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 31/12/2025 | 19 | 3YO+ FFA PACE | $232,500.00 | Auckland | 3200m | Slushy | Tony Herlihy | 2:03.4 | 7 |
| 11.0L | $9.70 |
| 3/6 | 12/12/2025 | 21 | R73 & faster PACE | $53,700.00 | Auckland | 2700m | Fast | Crystal Hackett | 2:01.9 | 3 |
| 2.4L | $5.00 |
| 5/11 | 21/11/2025 | 10 | 4YO MOB. PACE | $122,813.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Crystal Hackett | 1:55.6 | 6 |
| 16.1L | $12.80 |
| 4/15 | 11/11/2025 | 25 | FFA PACE | $1,000,000.00 | NZ Metro | 3200m | Fast | Crystal Hackett | 1:58.0 | 18 |
| 7.5L | $136.40 |
| 6/7 | 05/11/2025 | - | R71 & faster MOB. PACE | $0.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Barry Purdon | 0 |
| 0L | $0.00 | |
| 2/5 | 17/10/2025 | 14 | R62 to R86 DiscrHcp PACE | $17,550.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Crystal Hackett | 1:59.8 | 1 |
| 1.1L | $1.80 |
| 3/8 | 03/10/2025 | 14 | DiscrHcp PACE | $37,200.00 | Auckland | 2700m | Good | Crystal Hackett | 1:59.6 | 3 |
| 6.2L | $7.00 |
| 5/10 | 19/09/2025 | 14 | R60 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $38,600.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Good | Crystal Hackett | 4 |
| 10.0L | $7.20 | |
| 2/5 | 05/09/2025 | 14 | R72 to R87 MOB. PACE | $17,550.00 | Auckland | 1700m | Fast | Crystal Hackett | 2 |
| 0.5L | $4.30 | |
| 3/4 | 22/08/2025 | 167 | R67 & faster MOB. PACE | $17,200.00 | Auckland | 1700m | Fast | Crystal Hackett | 2 |
| 5.4L | $4.50 |

Driver: Mark Purdon
Stats
Comments
Looking to remain unbeaten after a spell and on this track. Looks half the quin.
Last Starts 97 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 14/11/2025 | 18 | 3YO MOB. PACE | $480,000.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Mark Purdon | 1:51.8 | 7 |
| 61.9L | $19.90 |
| 4/7 | 05/11/2025 | - | R71 & faster MOB. PACE | $0.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Good | Nathan Purdon | 0 |
| 2.75L | $0.00 | |
| 3/7 | 27/10/2025 | 17 | 3YO MOB. PACE | $27,375.00 | Ashburton | 1700m | Good | Mark Purdon | 1:51.7 | 6 |
| 11.3L | $5.80 |
| 3/9 | 10/10/2025 | 14 | 3YO MOB. PACE | $94,750.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Mark Purdon | 1:55.7 | 1 |
| 11.0L | $3.10 |
| 1/7 | 26/09/2025 | 7 | 3YO MOB. PACE | $22,813.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Mark Purdon | 1:53.5 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $4.00 |
| 2/12 | 19/09/2025 | 14 | 3YO+ R55 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $20,000.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Good | Bob Butt | 2:02.9 | 1 |
| 5.4L | $5.60 |
| 2/9 | 05/09/2025 | 48 | 3YO C&G MOB. PACE | $23,688.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | Mark Purdon | 1:56.7 | 9 |
| 4.3L | $1.90 |

Driver: Harrison Orange
Stats
Comments
Overcame back-mark to dominate here last week. Can maintain smart record here.
Last Starts 6 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 13/02/2026 | 44 | R51 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $14,918.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Harrison Orange | 2:01.6 | 1 |
| 5.9L | $2.10 |
| 3/8 | 31/12/2025 | 12 | 3YO+ FFA PACE | $232,500.00 | Auckland | 3200m | Slushy | Harrison Orange | 2:03.4 | 4 |
| 1.9L | $23.30 |
| 1/8 | 19/12/2025 | 38 | 4YO+ R55 to R90 MOB. PACE | $45,000.00 | Auckland | 1609m | Fast | Harrison Orange | 1:55.0 | 7 |
| 4.6L | $1.70 |
| 12/15 | 11/11/2025 | 8 | FFA PACE | $1,000,000.00 | NZ Metro | 3200m | Fast | Scott Phelan | 1:58.0 | 8 |
| 53.8L | $68.50 |
| 4/11 | 03/11/2025 | 17 | FFA PACE | $98,250.00 | Kaikoura | 2400m | Good | Scott Phelan | 1:57.2 | 2 |
| 16.4L | $7.90 |
| 14/15 | 17/10/2025 | 14 | FFA PACE | $63,150.00 | NZ Metro | 2600m | Fast | Harrison Orange | 1:58.9 | 1 |
| 35.0L | $12.10 |
| 1/8 | 03/10/2025 | 14 | DiscrHcp PACE | $37,200.00 | Auckland | 2700m | Good | Harrison Orange | 1 |
| 1.3L | $5.00 | |
| 1/10 | 19/09/2025 | 14 | R60 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $38,600.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Good | Harrison Orange | 5 |
| 1.3L | $4.10 | |
| 1/5 | 05/09/2025 | 126 | R72 to R87 MOB. PACE | $17,550.00 | Auckland | 1700m | Fast | Harrison Orange | 1 |
| 0.5L | $3.50 | |
| 2/9 | 02/05/2025 | 21 | DiscrHcp PACE | $94,750.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Good | Scott Phelan | 2 |
| 4.0L | $9.90 |

Driver: Andre Poutama
Stats
Comments
Returned to the winner's circle with 30 Jan win here. Look for her late with gap
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/6 | 30/01/2026 | 7 | R48 to R67 MOB. PACE | $15,215.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Harrison Orange | 1:59.5 | 5 |
| 1.1L | $3.20 |
| 4/6 | 23/01/2026 | 14 | R51 to R56 MOB. PACE | $13,425.00 | Auckland | 1700m | Slushy | Harrison Orange | 1:55.9 | 5 |
| 8.9L | $1.60 |
| 5/9 | 09/01/2026 | 9 | R50 to R65 MOB. PACE | $14,213.00 | WaikBoP | 2200m | Fast | Harrison Orange | 1:59.6 | 9 |
| 4.3L | $3.40 |
| 1/8 | 31/12/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ F&M R51 to R64 MOB. PACE | $23,250.00 | Auckland | 1700m | Slushy | Harrison Orange | 1:56.2 | 1 |
| 1.6L | $6.20 |
| 1/8 | 24/12/2025 | 13 | 3YO+ F&M Up to & including R50 MOB. PACE | $13,950.00 | WaikBoP | 1700m | Good | Harrison Orange | 1:55.3 | 6 |
| 0.5L | $4.80 |
| 1/10 | 11/12/2025 | 2 | 3YO+ R39 to R47 MOB. PACE | $11,580.00 | Manawatu | 2000m | Fast | Harrison Orange | 1:57.2 | 4 |
| 6.5L | $6.30 |
| 1/12 | 09/12/2025 | 19 | 3YO+ R35 to R40 MOB. PACE | $11,000.00 | Manawatu | 2500m | Fast | Harrison Orange | 10 |
| 8.1L | $6.90 | |
| 4/12 | 20/11/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R36 to R38 MOB. PACE | $10,000.00 | Rangiora | 2000m | Good | Blair Orange | 1 |
| 1.6L | $22.30 | |
| 12/14 | 13/11/2025 | 6 | 3YO+ R35 to R37, R38 with cond. MOB. PACE | $17,595.00 | Ashburton | 1700m | Slushy | John Dunn | 13 |
| 45.7L | $38.20 | |
| 10/13 | 07/11/2025 | 16 | 3YO+ R35 to R39 MOB. PACE | $12,719.00 | NZ Metro | 1980m | Fast | John Dunn | 4 |
| 35.0L | $36.60 |

Driver: Todd Mitchell
Stats
Comments
Has placed half his sprint attempts and lovely record here. Include in exotics.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Driver | Mile Rate | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 06/02/2026 | 11 | R49 to R66 MOB. PACE | $15,215.00 | Auckland | 1700m | Fast | David Butcher | 1:57.4 | 7 |
| 6.7L | $10.40 |
| 8/10 | 26/01/2026 | 52 | R46 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $20,000.00 | WaikBoP | 2600m | Good | Zachary Butcher | 2:05.9 | 1 |
| 59.2L | $20.80 |
| 5/6 | 05/12/2025 | 14 | 3YO+ R53 & faster DiscrHcp PACE | $22,375.00 | Auckland | 2700m | Fast | David Butcher | 2:02.1 | 2 |
| 25.8L | $6.00 |
| 7/8 | 21/11/2025 | 14 | 3YO+ R58 to R74 MOB. PACE | $15,810.00 | Auckland | 1700m | Fast | Monika Ranger | 1:53.7 | 7 |
| 11.6L | $8.10 |
| 2/7 | 07/11/2025 | 14 | 3YO+ R54 to R69 MOB. PACE | $15,513.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Good | Monika Ranger | 1:56.8 | 7 |
| 4.8L | $4.60 |
| 3/6 | 24/10/2025 | 14 | 3YO+ R55 to R69 MOB. PACE | $15,215.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Monika Ranger | 1:58.6 | 6 |
| 3.8L | $2.00 |
| 1/5 | 10/10/2025 | 14 | 3YO+ R53 to R64 MOB. PACE | $17,550.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | David Butcher | 6 |
| 7.5L | $1.90 | |
| 1/6 | 26/09/2025 | 7 | 3YO+ R53 to R59 MOB. PACE | $15,215.00 | Auckland | 2200m | Fast | Zachary Butcher | 6 |
| 7.5L | $2.40 | |
| 4/9 | 19/09/2025 | 28 | 3YO+ R54 to R59 MOB. PACE | $16,108.00 | Auckland | 1700m | Good | Zachary Butcher | 7 |
| 2.4L | $6.00 | |
| 2/8 | 22/08/2025 | 14 | 3YO+ R50 to R60 MOB. PACE | $15,810.00 | Auckland | 1700m | Fast | Zachary Butcher | 7 |
| 0.8L | $10.40 |