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

MERLIN (7) Subpar when 4th last run at this venue. Should improve here and proven performer at this trip in the past. Driver Zachary Butcher has a high strike rate on board. Major chance. JEREMIAH (4) Did well when 3rd last run around here. Been in the money 5 from 5 attempts this campaign. Driver Scott Phelan has been successful aboard previously. Strong chance. AMERICAN ME (6) Game effort to win narrowly last run at the track and getting better in recent performances. Matthew White has multiple wins aboard. Expect to go close. BETTER KNUCKLE UP (5) Amongst the placegetters when 2nd last time at this venue. Harrison Orange and Scott Phelan & Barry Purdon enjoy a high success rate together. Include in chances.

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
BMR
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 Orange1
  • 1. The Surfer
  • 2. Louezyana
  • 3. Leo Lincoln
5.6L$26.50
8/810/09/2026133YO+ R48 to R60 MOB. PACE$7,440.00Auckland1700mGoodBrooke Wilkins6
  • 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 Wilkins10
  • 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 Orange12
  • 1. Francent
  • 2. Ruby Roe
  • 3. Mhai Surfer Girl
139.9L$61.10
9/905/12/2025303YO+ F&M MOB. PACE$37,900.00Auckland1700mFastJames Stormont6
  • 1. Francent
  • 2. Arafura
  • 3. Ultimate Racy Girl
40.4L$19.50
1/705/11/202513Up to & including R60 MOB. PACE$9,125.00WaikBoP1700mGoodGary Hall6
  • 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
  • 3. Messenger Buoy
0.5L$3.40
1/716/10/2025214YO+ R35 to R50 MOB. PACE$7,300.00WaikBoP2200mGoodAndrew Sharpe7
  • 1. Aquila
  • 2. Dixieland Delight
  • 3. Vincents Girl
9.7L$2.20
1/925/09/202573YO+ R35 to R45 MOB. PACE$7,580.00WaikBoP2700mGoodJames Stormont6
  • 1. Aquila
  • 2. Another Collect
  • 3. Jaccka Opa
-$6.50
1/718/09/202564YO+ R35 to R46 MOB. PACE$7,300.00WaikBoP2200mEasyAndrew Sharpe5
  • 1. Aquila
  • 2. C U There
  • 3. Murtle The Turtle
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
BMR
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 Orange11
  • 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 Hay4
  • 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 Ferguson4
  • 1. Margherita
  • 2. Blue Chip Lou
  • 3. Lord Delmar
2.7L$40.70
8/809/12/202526R48 to R59 MOB. PACE$11,160.00Manawatu2000mFastPeter Ferguson9
  • 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 Hay6
  • 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 Hay6
  • 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
  • 2. Dixieland Delight
  • 3. Messenger Buoy
18.3L$30.00
6/609/10/202520R52 to R57 MOB. PACE$7,160.00WaikBoP2200mEasyHarrison Orange5
  • 1. Always B Charlie
  • 2. Lincoln La Moose
  • 3. Rough And Ready
14.8L$22.30
9/919/09/20251413YO+ R54 to R59 MOB. PACE$16,108.00Auckland1700mGoodAndre Poutama5
  • 1. Joes Rock
  • 2. Beta Prepare
  • 3. Sugar Ray Lincoln
20.7L$27.30
8/901/05/20252R45 & faster DiscrHcp PACE$23,688.00Manawatu2500mGoodHarrison Orange2
  • 1. Leo Lincoln
  • 2. Rough And Ready
  • 3. Stealers Wheel
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
BMR
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
  • 1. The Lazarus Effect
  • 2. Got The Chocolates
  • 3. Swayzee
37.7L$27.00
4/702/04/202613FFA MOB. PACE$54,750.00WaikBoP1609mFastTony Herlihy1
  • 1. The Janitor
  • 2. Sooner The Bettor
  • 3. Merlin
3.8L$28.00
1/820/03/202621R52 to R70 MOB. PACE$23,250.00Auckland2200mFastTony Herlihy8
  • 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 Herlihy8
  • 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 Herlihy6
  • 1. Doo You Want Me
  • 2. Louezyana
  • 3. Words
0.8L$1.80
1/623/01/2026308R51 to R56 MOB. PACE$13,425.00Auckland1700mSlushyTony Herlihy3
  • 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
  • 2. Got The Chocolates
  • 3. Bettors Anvil
56.5L$201.00
8/814/03/2025493YO MOB. PACE$55,800.00Auckland2200mFastCrystal Hackett6
  • 1. Rubira
  • 2. Got The Chocolates
  • 3. Marketplace
14.8L$41.00
10/1224/01/202573YO+ Up to & including R64 MOB. PACE$35,000.00WaikBoP2200mGoodCrystal Hackett11
  • 1. Two Eye See
  • 2. Beta Prepare
  • 3. Matai Phil
37.7L$4.50
1/917/01/2025363YO+ R54 to R59 MOB. PACE$14,213.00WaikBoP2200mGoodCrystal Hackett9
  • 1. Doo You Want Me
  • 2. Two Eye See
  • 3. Joes Rock
1.6L$4.00
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
BMR
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 Phelan4
  • 1. American Me
  • 2. Better Knuckle Up
  • 3. Jeremiah
0.8L$8.00
1/704/09/2026143YO+ R50 & faster MOB. PACE$15,513.00Auckland1609mEasyZachary Butcher6
  • 1. Jeremiah
  • 2. The Jolly Roger
  • 3. Hooray Henry
2.4L$1.60
3/1021/08/202614R46 & faster DiscrHcp PACE$14,475.00WaikBoP2200mFastScott Phelan1
  • 1. Blazing Louie
  • 2. Final Change
  • 3. Jeremiah
8.3L$4.20
2/707/08/202642R51 & faster MOB. PACE$12,775.00Auckland1700mFastScott Phelan8
  • 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 Wilkins6
  • 1. American Me
  • 2. Jeremiah
  • 3. Lincoln Wave
4.6L$1.80
1/517/10/202528R62 to R86 DiscrHcp PACE$17,550.00Auckland2200mFastBarry Purdon3
  • 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
  • 2. The Surfer
  • 3. Merlin
11.0L$13.00
3/505/09/202514R72 to R87 MOB. PACE$17,550.00Auckland1700mFastZachary Butcher3
  • 1. Sooner The Bettor
  • 2. Better Knuckle Up
  • 3. Jeremiah
1.6L$1.80
2/422/08/2025112R67 & faster MOB. PACE$17,200.00Auckland1700mFastZachary Butcher3
  • 1. Akuta
  • 2. Jeremiah
  • 3. Better Knuckle Up
1.9L$3.80
1/502/05/2025133R55 to R73 MOB. PACE$21,938.00Auckland2200mGoodZachary Butcher4
  • 1. Jeremiah
  • 2. The Surfer
  • 3. Little Spike
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
BMR
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
  • 1. American Me
  • 2. Better Knuckle Up
  • 3. Jeremiah
0.5L$10.20
6/601/05/20267FFA MOB. PACE$89,500.00Auckland2200mFastCrystal Hackett2
  • 1. Got The Chocolates
  • 2. The Lazarus Effect
  • 3. Swayzee
16.1L$61.10
6/1024/04/202614FFA MOB. PACE$96,500.00Auckland1609mGoodZachary Butcher7
  • 1. The Lazarus Effect
  • 2. Got The Chocolates
  • 3. Swayzee
10.5L$82.20
9/1010/04/202621FFA MOB. PACE$1,000,000.00WaikBoP2200mFastTony Herlihy11
  • 1. Leap To Fame
  • 2. Akuta
  • 3. Swayzee
32.3L$96.10
7/820/03/202614FFA MOB. PACE$55,800.00Auckland2200mFastTony Herlihy7
  • 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 Herlihy3
  • 1. Better Knuckle Up
  • 2. Freeze Frame
  • 3. Jolimont
-$3.50
2/920/02/202651R53 & faster MOB. PACE$16,108.00Auckland1609mFastTony Herlihy6
  • 1. Sooner The Bettor
  • 2. Better Knuckle Up
  • 3. Rubira
14.8L$2.90
4/831/12/2025193YO+ FFA PACE$232,500.00Auckland3200mSlushyTony Herlihy7
  • 1. Republican Party
  • 2. Akuta
  • 3. Sooner The Bettor
11.0L$9.70
3/612/12/202521R73 & faster PACE$53,700.00Auckland2700mFastCrystal Hackett3
  • 1. Merlin
  • 2. Little Spike
  • 3. Better Knuckle Up
2.4L$5.00
5/1121/11/2025104YO MOB. PACE$122,813.00NZ Metro2600mFastCrystal Hackett6
  • 1. Kingman
  • 2. The Lazarus Effect
  • 3. We Walk By Faith
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
BMR
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 White2
  • 1. American Me
  • 2. Better Knuckle Up
  • 3. Jeremiah
0.5L$7.70
4/704/09/2026143YO+ R50 & faster MOB. PACE$15,513.00Auckland1609mEasyMatthew White7
  • 1. Jeremiah
  • 2. The Jolly Roger
  • 3. Hooray Henry
8.3L$2.90
9/1021/08/202628R46 & faster DiscrHcp PACE$14,475.00WaikBoP2200mFastMatthew White1
  • 1. Blazing Louie
  • 2. Final Change
  • 3. Jeremiah
16.9L$4.00
1/824/07/202614R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE$13,950.00Auckland2200mGoodMatthew White2
  • 1. American Me
  • 2. Leo Lincoln
  • 3. Final Change
5.4L$2.90
1/810/07/202614R51 & faster DiscrHcp PACE$13,950.00Auckland2200mFastMatthew White1
  • 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 Burley5
  • 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
  • 2. Franco Sinatra
  • 3. Da Vinci
35.0L$52.70
7/708/05/202614FFA MOB. PACE$54,750.00NZ Metro2600mGoodSarah O'Reilly4
  • 1. Marketplace
  • 2. It's Tough
  • 3. Franco Sinatra
19.9L$37.20
2/524/04/2026123YO+ R70 to R120 SpecHcp PACE$17,550.00NZ Metro2600mFastSarah O'Reilly2
  • 1. Marketplace
  • 2. American Me
  • 3. Hadron Collider
9.1L$16.00
4/912/04/202614R50 & faster DiscrHcp PACE$18,950.00Methven3000mDeadSarah O'Reilly1
  • 1. Bruntwood Brigade
  • 2. Shepherds Delight
  • 3. Iron 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
BMR
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
  • 1. American Me
  • 2. Better Knuckle Up
  • 3. Jeremiah
4.6L$1.80
10/1010/04/20268FFA MOB. PACE$1,000,000.00WaikBoP2200mFastZachary Butcher3
  • 1. Leap To Fame
  • 2. Akuta
  • 3. Swayzee
37.7L$24.80
3/702/04/202613FFA MOB. PACE$54,750.00WaikBoP1609mFastZachary Butcher7
  • 1. The Janitor
  • 2. Sooner The Bettor
  • 3. Merlin
3.2L$6.20
2/820/03/20267FFA MOB. PACE$55,800.00Auckland2200mFastZachary Butcher5
  • 1. The Lazarus Effect
  • 2. Merlin
  • 3. We Walk By Faith
1.9L$3.70
3/813/03/202663FFA MOB. PACE$37,200.00Auckland1700mFastZachary Butcher8
  • 1. The Lazarus Effect
  • 2. Sooner The Bettor
  • 3. Merlin
7.5L$7.40
1/409/01/20269FFA MOB. PACE$33,900.00WaikBoP2200mFastZachary Butcher4
  • 1. Merlin
  • 2. Akuta
  • 3. Jolimont
3.2L$2.30
6/831/12/2025193YO+ FFA PACE$232,500.00Auckland3200mSlushyZachary Butcher5
  • 1. Republican Party
  • 2. Akuta
  • 3. Sooner The Bettor
17.2L$4.40
1/612/12/202528R73 & faster PACE$53,700.00Auckland2700mFastZachary Butcher1
  • 1. Merlin
  • 2. Little Spike
  • 3. Better Knuckle Up
1.6L$1.80
3/1014/11/20253FFA MOB. PACE$193,000.00NZ Metro1980mFastZachary Butcher10
  • 1. Leap To Fame
  • 2. Republican Party
  • 3. Merlin
5.6L$5.70
3/1511/11/20258FFA PACE$1,000,000.00NZ Metro3200mFastZachary Butcher3
  • 1. Kingman
  • 2. Leap To Fame
  • 3. Merlin
5.9L$16.60

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