Alexandra Park Race 4

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Stake: $17,000

PANTANI (6) last appeared when a fourth over 1609m at this track on 20/12/2024, capping off a fine prep that saw him salute on three occasions. Expecting a bright start to the campaign. DRAGONSTONE (5) has not raced since she finished 5 metres away in fourth at Cambridge Raceway over 2200m six months ago. Expecting a bright start to the campaign. BRAVEHEARTHIGHLANDER (7) is the next best after finishing runner-up over 2200m at this track last time out. BOLT FOR THE HILL (4) is in the mix following a respectable third at his most recent appearance over 2200m at this track.

Distance: 2200m
Class: R46 to R50 T
Track: Good
Weather: Showery
Surface: All Weather

Trackside Tips:

Aaron White. Selects: 6. Pantani, 7. Bravehearthighlander, 4. Bolt For The Hill, 2. Jasinova, 3. Voronov

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Castana (Fr1) 76555
Trainer: David & Clare McGowan (Pukekohe)
Driver: Taitlyn Hanara (J)
Prize Money: $100,491
Win / Place: 13% / 28%

5 yo Chestnut Gelding

Sire: Quaker Jet

Dam: Rosemaryz Luck

Dam's Sire: Monarchy

Owners: P D Williams, A Williams, A Gillson, S Miles, Mrs C Williams, Mrs F Martin, D W Mcgowan

Rating

Stats

Career

52: 7-2-6

Distance

34: 4-1-5

Trk/Dst

22: 3-0-3

Track

35: 5-0-3

Season

25: 2-2-3

1st Up

4: 0-0-1

2nd Up

4: 0-0-0

3rd Up

4: 1-0-0

Mobile

14: 1-0-0

Standing

38: 6-2-6

All-Weather

50: 7-2-5

Slushy

6: 1-0-1

Grass

2: 0-0-1

Best Mile

2:04.19

Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners]

Comments

Last start 5th (10m 4) over 2200m at this track beaten 9 m by Sans Au Revoir (2:48.80) in 3yo+ on July 11 at $19.80. At his previous start 5th (Fr7) over 2200m at Cambridge Raceway beaten 21 m by Voronov (2:44.90) in 4yo+ on June 12 at $4.30. Has the inside draw which may spark a revival.

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
5th of 8	11/7/25	Auckland	2200m	Standing	All Weather	10m4	Taitlyn Hanara	2:03.4	2:03.4	3.38L	$17	29	3YO+ R40 to R53 DiscrHcp TROT	$15,810	$298	1. Sans Au Revoir 2. Saninarmbro 3. Bolt For The Hill
5th of 8	12/6/25	WaikBoP	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr7	Taitlyn Hanara	2:00.6	2:00.6	8.10L	$3.90	13	4YO+ R36 to R49 MOB. TROT JUN.D	$7,440	$140	1. Voronov 2. All Muscled Up 3. Eagle Hanover
5th of 6	30/5/25	Auckland	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr1	Taitlyn Hanara	2:02.0	2:02.0	9.59L	$17	7	Up to & including R75 MOB. TROT	$17,900	$350	1. High Energy 2. Hillbilly Blues 3. Iron Love
6th of 9	23/5/25	Auckland	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Taitlyn Hanara	2:02.3	2:02.3	3.38L	$19	13	3YO+ R50 to R54 MOB. TROT	$18,950	$350	1. Higher Power 2. Illicit Love 3. Viscount MacKendon
7th of 10	10/5/25	Auckland	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Taitlyn Hanara	2:00.5	2:00.5	8.59L	$8.20	15	3YO+ R48 to R54, with cond. MOB. TROT	$19,300	$350	1. Freya 2. Tu Tangata 3. Bravehearthighlander
9th of 13	25/4/25	Auckland	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Taitlyn Hanara	1:59.3	1:59.3	9.18L	$9.50	14	3YO+ Up to & including R65 MOB. TROT	$25,438	$438	1. Faith In Manchester 2. Walkinonsunshine 3. Hillbilly Blues

Jasinova (Fr2) 45583
Trainer: Luk Chin (Tamahere)
Driver: Luk Chin
Prize Money: $281,421
Win / Place: 11% / 30%

7 yo Bay Mare

Sire: Love You

Dam: Jasinsky

Dam's Sire: Monarchy

Owners: Dr L S Chin, S Chau, Dr S O Chin, M D West

Rating

Stats

Career

167: 20-10-21

Distance

95: 8-5-15

Trk/Dst

52: 3-2-7

Track

93: 9-6-11

Season

44: 4-5-4

1st Up

4: 0-0-0

2nd Up

3: 1-0-1

3rd Up

3: 0-1-0

Mobile

21: 1-0-2

Standing

146: 19-10-19

All-Weather

167: 20-10-20

Slushy

15: 3-0-2

Best Mile

1:59.80

Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners, No Whip ]

Comments

Improved last start with a good run when 3rd (10m 2) over 2200m at Cambridge Raceway, beaten 11 m by Two Francs (2:51.40) on July 10 at $6.70. Heading the right way now.

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 8	10/7/25	WaikBoP	2200m	Standing	All Weather	10m2	Luk Chin	2:05.3	2:05.3	4.09L	$5.40	6	R38 to R58 DiscrHcp TROT	$7,440	$760	1. Two Francs 2. President Flynntin 3. Jasinova
8th of 11	4/7/25	Auckland	2200m	Standing	All Weather	Fr2	Luk Chin	2:02.9	2:02.9	11.00L	$43	7	3YO+ F&M R42 to R64 DiscrHcp TROT	$33,405	$595	1. Shesgold 2. Con Grazia Love 3. Sans Au Revoir
5th of 8	27/6/25	Auckland	2200m	Standing	All Weather	10m1	Luk Chin	2:03.0	2:03.0	6.80L	$21	7	R35 to R57 DiscrHcp TROT	$32,550	$613	1. Melsadele 2. Bravehearthighlander 3. Sans Au Revoir
5th of 9	20/6/25	Auckland	2700m	Standing	All Weather	10m1	Luk Chin	2:05.2	2:05.2	10.00L	$26	7	3YO+ Up to & including R54, with cond. DiscrHcp TROT	$16,108	$298	1. Sans Au Revoir 2. Crackerjack 3. Westar Milly
4th of 9	13/6/25	Auckland	2200m	Standing	All Weather	Fr2	Luk Chin	2:04.7	2:04.7	2.30L	$10	7	R43 to R53 DiscrHcp TROT	$16,108	$1,020	1. Kaipaki Jack 2. Melsadele 3. Sans Au Revoir
9th of 11	6/6/25	Auckland	2200m	Standing	All Weather	20m1	Luk Chin	2:03.6	2:03.6	8.10L	$27	14	3YO+ F&M R35 to R65 DiscrHcp TROT	$16,703	$298	1. Ocean Eyes 2. Regal Girl 3. Con Grazia Love

Voronov (Fr3) 68914
Trainer: Luk Chin (Tamahere)
Driver: Emily Johnson (J)
Prize Money: $132,830
Win / Place: 14% / 38%

6 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: Orlando Vici

Dam: Annaskova

Dam's Sire: Muscles Yankee

Owners: Dr L S Chin, Mrs R J Chin, J Oudes

Rating

Stats

Career

77: 11-13-6

Distance

45: 9-4-2

Trk/Dst

27: 4-1-2

Track

47: 5-6-6

Season

29: 3-5-1

1st Up

4: 1-0-0

2nd Up

4: 0-1-0

3rd Up

4: 1-0-1

Mobile

20: 3-2-0

Standing

57: 8-11-6

All-Weather

77: 11-13-6

Slushy

9: 2-0-1

Best Mile

2:00.53

Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners, Blinds]

Comments

Last start 4th (10m 1) over 2700m at this track beaten 11 m by Sans Au Revoir (3:30.20) in 3yo+ on June 20 at $6.70. Two runs back won by 7 m (Fr8) at Cambridge Raceway (2:44.90) beating All Muscled Up in 4yo+ on June 12 at $11. Drawn well and can do much better.

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
4th of 9	20/6/25	Auckland	2700m	Standing	All Weather	10m1	Emily Johnson	2:05.2	2:05.2	4.31L	$8.20	8	3YO+ Up to & including R54, with cond. DiscrHcp TROT	$16,108	$1,020	1. Sans Au Revoir 2. Crackerjack 3. Westar Milly
1st of 8	12/6/25	WaikBoP	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr8	Emily Johnson	2:44.9	2:00.6	2.90L	$11	20	4YO+ R36 to R49 MOB. TROT JUN.D	$7,440	$4,400	1. Voronov 2. All Muscled Up 3. Eagle Hanover
9th of 9	23/5/25	Auckland	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr7	Luk Chin	2:02.3	2:02.3	11.00L	$42	13	3YO+ R50 to R54 MOB. TROT	$18,950	$350	1. Higher Power 2. Illicit Love 3. Viscount MacKendon
8th of 10	10/5/25	Auckland	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr5	Luk Chin	2:00.5	2:00.5	20.00L	$39	8	3YO+ R48 to R54, with cond. MOB. TROT	$19,300	$350	1. Freya 2. Tu Tangata 3. Bravehearthighlander
6th of 10	2/5/25	Auckland	2200m	Standing	All Weather	10m2	Luk Chin	2:03.6	2:03.6	8.51L	$22	7	3YO+ R40 to R52 DiscrHcp TROT	$24,125	$438	1. Bravehearthighlander 2. Paramount Lady 3. Youneverknow
6th of 13	25/4/25	Auckland	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr9	Luk Chin	1:59.3	1:59.3	8.29L	$39	6	3YO+ Up to & including R65 MOB. TROT	$25,438	$438	1. Faith In Manchester 2. Walkinonsunshine 3. Hillbilly Blues

Bolt For The Hill (FrU1) 0x543
Trainer: John Dickie (Clevedon)
Driver: Stephanie Burley (J)
Prize Money: $45,890
Win / Place: 15% / 36%

4 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: What The Hill

Dam: Little Miss Zigzag

Dam's Sire: Love You

Owners: Mrs H M C Burley, Miss S R Burley

Rating

Stats

Career

19: 3-1-3

Distance

9: 2-1-2

Trk/Dst

6: 1-0-2

Track

15: 2-0-3

Season

12: 2-0-2

1st Up

3: 0-0-1

2nd Up

3: 0-0-0

3rd Up

2: 0-1-1

Mobile

7: 1-0-1

Standing

12: 2-1-2

All-Weather

19: 3-1-3

Slushy

1: 0-0-0

Best Mile

1:57.30

Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners, Pacifier]

Comments

Two back was well beaten into fourth behind High Energy at this track over 2700m in a 3yo+ on July 4 at $13.70. Then a handy effort when beaten by 6 m finishing third behind Sans Au Revoir at this track over 2200m in a 3yo+ on July 11 at $7.30. A big run would not surprise.

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
3rd of 8	11/7/25	Auckland	2200m	Standing	All Weather	10m2	Stephanie Burley	2:03.4	2:03.4	2.42L	$7.50	7	3YO+ R40 to R53 DiscrHcp TROT	$15,810	$1,615	1. Sans Au Revoir 2. Saninarmbro 3. Bolt For The Hill
4th of 6	4/7/25	Auckland	2700m	Standing	All Weather	Fr3	Stephanie Burley	2:02.3	2:02.3	9.89L	$19	14	3YO+ R45 to R75 DiscrHcp TROT	$17,900	$1,200	1. High Energy 2. Crackerjack 3. Lord Popinjay
5th of 7	20/6/25	Auckland	2700m	Standing	All Weather	Fr1	Stephanie Burley	2:04.1	2:04.1	9.29L	$26	182	R55 & faster DiscrHcp TROT	$18,250	$350	1. Hillbilly Blues 2. Regal Girl 3. Halberg
182 Day Spell
11th of 12	20/12/24	Auckland	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr8	Stephanie Burley	1:58.5	1:58.5	12.01L	$11	7	3YO MOB. TROT	$100,000	$2,500	1. Bounce N Beyond 2. Val Thorens 3. Viscount MacKendon
7th of 8	13/12/24	Auckland	2200m	Standing	All Weather	20m1	Stephanie Burley	2:04.0	2:04.0	5.32L	$2.10	49	3YO+ R50 to R59 SpecHcp TROT	$14,880	$280	1. Taylad To Use 2. Regal Girl 3. Romeo Foxtrot
49 Day Freshen-Up
5th of 11	25/10/24	Auckland	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr8	Stephanie Burley	1:56.8	1:56.8	6.51L	$4.50	7	3YO+ R41 to R61 MOB. TROT	$34,388	$613	1. Magic Dash 2. One More Moment 3. Belle Neige

Dragonstone (FrU2) 0314x
Trainer: Arna Donnelly (Cambridge)
Driver: Zachary Butcher
Prize Money: $36,661
Win / Place: 23% / 30%

4 yo Bay Mare

Sire: Father Patrick

Dam: Daenerys Targaryen

Dam's Sire: Majestic Son

Owners: Breckon Farms Ltd

Rating

Stats

Career

13: 3-0-1

Distance

11: 3-0-1

Trk/Dst

5: 1-0-0

Track

7: 1-0-0

Season

7: 2-0-1

1st Up

2: 0-0-0

2nd Up

2: 1-0-0

3rd Up

2: 1-0-0

Mobile

6: 0-0-0

Standing

7: 3-0-1

All-Weather

13: 3-0-1

Slushy

2: 0-0-0

Best Mile

2:04.55

Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners]

Comments

First up. At the last run she 4th (20m U1) over 2200m at Cambridge Raceway, at the bell was leading 4.5m on the pegs beaten 5 m by Jasinova (2:48.80) on January 24 at $2.70. Strong winning chance while fresh.

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 9	24/1/25	WaikBoP	2200m	Standing	All Weather	20m1	David Butcher	2:03.4	2:03.4	1.78L	$2.70	7	R40 to R59 DiscrHcp TROT	$33,163	$2,100	1. Jasinova 2. Romeo Foxtrot 3. Patrick Mahomes
1st of 12	17/1/25	WaikBoP	2200m	Standing	All Weather	Fr1	David Butcher	2:50.3	2:04.6	1.60L	$10	14	R41 to R59 DiscrHcp TROT	$15,000	$8,250	1. Dragonstone 2. Patrick Mahomes 3. Romeo Foxtrot
3rd of 9	3/1/25	WaikBoP	2200m	Standing	All Weather	Fr2	David Butcher	2:04.3	2:04.3	1.60L	$12	14	R43 to R53 DiscrHcp TROT	$14,213	$1,425	1. Dreams Pat 2. Romeo Foxtrot 3. Dragonstone
10th of 12	20/12/24	Auckland	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	James Stormont	1:58.5	1:58.5	9.70L	$31	14	3YO MOB. TROT	$100,000	$2,500	1. Bounce N Beyond 2. Val Thorens 3. Viscount MacKendon
1st of 8	6/12/24	Auckland	2200m	Standing	All Weather	Fr4	David Butcher	2:50.3	2:04.5	0.89L	$7.50	21	3YO+, with cond. TROT	$13,950	$8,250	1. Dragonstone 2. Stone Cold 3. Paradise Ali
7th of 7	15/11/24	WaikBoP	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr6	Todd Mitchell	2:02.8	2:02.8	54.01L	$3.80	17	3YO+, NON-WINNERS with cond. MOB. TROT	$13,688	$263	1. Dreams Pat 2. Helsingor 3. Chemical Dreams

Pantani (FrU3) 9384x
Trainer: David Butcher (Cambridge)
Driver: David Butcher
Prize Money: $40,480
Win / Place: 30% / 46%

4 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: Father Patrick

Dam: Sagan

Dam's Sire: Monarchy

Owners: B T Paterson, Mrs S Paterson, H N Paynter, Miss T Pereira, R O Paynter

Rating

Stats

Career

13: 4-0-2

Distance

6: 2-0-1

Trk/Dst

5: 2-0-1

Track

9: 3-0-2

Season

8: 1-0-2

1st Up

2: 1-0-0

2nd Up

2: 1-0-0

3rd Up

1: 1-0-0

Mobile

4: 1-0-0

Standing

9: 3-0-2

All-Weather

13: 4-0-2

Slushy

1: 0-0-0

Best Mile

2:01.77

Gear Changes

[Removable Deafeners]

Comments

Returns from the paddock. Previously first up won by 7 m as favourite (FrU2) at this track (2:51.50) beating Emily Bay in 3yo+ on June 27 2024 at $2.50. Has plenty of upside and is sure to prove hard to beat.

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
4th of 12	20/12/24	Auckland	1609m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr11	David Butcher	1:58.5	1:58.5	0.89L	$5.30	14	3YO MOB. TROT	$100,000	$5,000	1. Bounce N Beyond 2. Val Thorens 3. Viscount MacKendon
8th of 9	6/12/24	Auckland	2200m	Standing	All Weather	10m1	David Butcher	2:02.5	2:02.5	7.81L	$4.80	14	3YO+ R50 & faster DiscrHcp TROT	$37,900	$700	1. Gold Bullion 2. Halberg 3. Bounce N Beyond
3rd of 11	22/11/24	Auckland	2200m	Standing	All Weather	Fr1	David Butcher	2:03.7	2:03.7	1.60L	$5.00	7	3YO+ R56 & faster DiscrHcp TROT	$19,650	$1,900	1. Faith In Manchester 2. Halberg 3. Pantani
9th of 13	15/11/24	WaikBoP	2200m	Standing	All Weather	10m3	Todd Mitchell	2:02.1	2:02.1	12.01L	$5.90f	7	3YO+ R50 to R65 DiscrHcp TROT	$20,350	$350	1. Lord Popinjay 2. Johnny Who 3. Manchester In Time
12th of 13	8/11/24	Auckland	2700m	Standing	All Weather	20m1	David Butcher	2:03.0	2:03.0	33.01L	$3.40f	7	3YO+ R35 to R80 DiscrHcp TROT	$35,613	$613	1. Faith In Manchester 2. Regal Girl 3. Halberg
10th of 11	1/11/24	Auckland	2200m	Standing	All Weather	10m1	David Butcher	2:02.3	2:02.3	21.00L	$1.70f	49	3YO+ R52 to R75 DiscrHcp TROT	$15,720	$280	1. Dream Of You 2. Regal Girl 3. Saninarmbro
49 Day Freshen-Up

Bravehearthighlander (FrU4) 50762
Trainer: Robert & Jenna Dunn (Pukekohe)
Driver: Jacob Dunn (J)
Prize Money: $57,373
Win / Place: 10% / 36%

4 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: What The Hill

Dam: Bonnie Highlander

Dam's Sire: Muscle Mass

Owners: A D Neumann, I M Neumann, V R L Neumann, B W Clarke

100

Rating

Stats

Career

30: 3-4-4

Distance

12: 1-3-1

Trk/Dst

11: 1-2-1

Track

18: 1-3-2

Season

18: 1-3-2

1st Up

3: 1-1-1

2nd Up

3: 0-0-1

3rd Up

3: 0-0-0

Mobile

6: 0-1-1

Standing

24: 3-3-3

All-Weather

28: 3-3-4

Grass

2: 0-1-0

Best Mile

2:03.60

Gear Changes

[Fixed Deafeners]

Comments

Two back was well beaten into sixth behind Sans Au Revoir at this track over 2700m in a 3yo+ on June 20 at $8.50. Then a handy effort when beaten by 6 m finishing second behind Melsadele at this track over 2200m on June 27 at $10.50. One of the key runners.

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
2nd of 8	27/6/25	Auckland	2200m	Standing	All Weather	10m2	Jacob Dunn	2:03.0	2:03.0	2.49L	$6.10	7	R35 to R57 DiscrHcp TROT	$32,550	$5,425	1. Melsadele 2. Bravehearthighlander 3. Sans Au Revoir
6th of 9	20/6/25	Auckland	2700m	Standing	All Weather	Fr1	Jacob Dunn	2:05.2	2:05.2	17.99L	$9.50	7	3YO+ Up to & including R54, with cond. DiscrHcp TROT	$16,108	$298	1. Sans Au Revoir 2. Crackerjack 3. Westar Milly
7th of 9	13/6/25	Auckland	2200m	Standing	All Weather	Fr1	Jacob Dunn	2:04.7	2:04.7	3.20L	$11	14	R43 to R53 DiscrHcp TROT	$16,108	$298	1. Kaipaki Jack 2. Melsadele 3. Sans Au Revoir
11th of 12	30/5/25	Auckland	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Sr12	Jacob Dunn	2:01.9	2:01.9	31.00L	$29	7	3YO+ Up to & including R54 MOB. TROT	$35,000	$613	1. Illicit Love 2. Youneverknow 3. Crazy
5th of 9	23/5/25	Auckland	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Jacob Dunn	2:02.3	2:02.3	3.09L	$10	13	3YO+ R50 to R54 MOB. TROT	$18,950	$350	1. Higher Power 2. Illicit Love 3. Viscount MacKendon
3rd of 10	10/5/25	Auckland	2200m	Mobile	All Weather	Fr3	Zachary Butcher	2:00.5	2:00.5	0.11L	$3.90	8	3YO+ R48 to R54, with cond. MOB. TROT	$19,300	$1,900	1. Freya 2. Tu Tangata 3. Bravehearthighlander