Auckland Trotting Club Inc
Meeting: Metro Heats (Night) at Alexandra Park, Auckland
Chairperson of Stewards:
Craig Lomey- Race Number:
- Race 1
3YO & OLDER R37 TO R40 MOBILE PACE 2200m
Of $15000 ($8250, $2325, $1425, $900, others $262.50)
For R37 to R40 pacers.
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- Race 2
3YO & OLDER R40 TO R45 DISCRETIONARY HANDICAP TROT 2200m
Of $17000 ($9350, $2635, $1615, $1020, others $297.50)
For R40 to R45 trotters. First 4 placed runners from the Heats run on 18th July are automatic qualifiers for the Final $35,000 to be run on 25th July should they be nominated. Balance of the field for the Final to be selected based on overall form from the Heats. Heats & Final limited to 12 starters with up to 2 emergencies. Please Note: The Final will have a maximum back mark of 30m. Should a horse win both a Heat and the Final, the Final will be plenty free. Automatic qualifiers for the final will not be permitted to start in any other race on the race night of 25th July.
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- Race 3
3YO & OLDER R42 TO R49, R50 WITH COND. MOBILE PACE 1700m
Of $17000 ($9350, $2635, $1615, $1020, others $297.50)
For R42 to R49 pacers. Also R50 horses with winning stakes up to and including $25000 for lifetime. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid. First 4 placed runners from the Heats run on 18th July are automatic qualifiers for the Final $35,000 to be run on 25th July should they be nominated. Balance of the field for the Final to be selected based on overall form from the Heats. Heats & Final limited to 12 starters. Should a horse win both a Heat and the Final, the Final will be plenty free. Automatic qualifiers for the final will not be permitted to start in any other race on the race night of 25th July.
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- Race 4
R46 TO R50 TROT 2200m
Of $17000 ($9350, $2635, $1615, $1020, others $297.50)
For R46 to R50 trotters. First 4 placed runners from the Heats run on 18th July are automatic qualifiers for the Final $35,000 to be run on 25th July should they be nominated. Balance of the field for the Final to be selected based on overall form from the Heats. Heats & Final limited to 12 starters with up to 2 emergencies. Please Note: The Final will have a maximum back mark of 30m. Should a horse win both a Heat and the Final, the Final will be plenty free. Automatic qualifiers for the final will not be permitted to start in any other race on the race night of 25th July.
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- Race 5
3YO & OLDER R50 TO R61 MOBILE PACE 1700m
Of $17000 ($9350, $2635, $1615, $1020, others $297.50)
For R50 to R61 pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid. First 4 placed runners from the Heats run on 18th July are automatic qualifiers for the Final $35,000 to be run on 25th July should they be nominated. Balance of the field for the Final to be selected based on overall form from the Heats. Heats & Final limited to 12 starters. Should a horse win both a Heat and the Final, the Final will be plenty free. Automatic qualifiers for the final will not be permitted to start in any other race on the race night of 25th July.
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- Race 6
R52 TO R63 DISCRETIONARY HANDICAP TROT 2200m
Of $17000 ($9350, $2635, $1615, $1020, others $297.50)
For R52 to R63 trotters. First 4 placed runners from the Heats run on 18th July are automatic qualifiers for the Final $35,000 to be run on 25th July should they be nominated. Balance of the field for the Final to be selected based on overall form from the Heats. Heats & Final limited to 12 starters with up to 2 emergencies. Please Note: The Final will have a maximum back mark of 30m. Should a horse win both a Heat and the Final, the Final will be plenty free. Automatic qualifiers for the final will not be permitted to start in any other race on the race night of 25th July.
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- Race 7
NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER MOBILE PACE 2200m
Of $15000 ($8250, $2325, $1425, $900, others $262.50)
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- Race 8
4YO & OLDER R38 TO R48 MOBILE PACE JUN.DRV 2200m
Of $15000 ($8250, $2325, $1425, $900, others $262.50)
For R38 to R48 4yo-&-older pacers. This race is for Junior Drivers only and has a Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid. Rating Penalty Free Race.
Special Conditions
- RATINGS PROGRAMME
This programme is ratings based. It is a likely indication of the programme that will be in place for the meeting. Where it is required changes will be made to the final programme after the close of withdrawals. Should there be less than 9 acceptors for any race race conditions may be subject to change. Ratings bands and other conditions shown only serve as an indication as to how races will likely be programmed. As nominations permit race conditions will be programmed to ensure horses can race in a competitive environment whilst also optimising field sizes and where possible ensuring as many horses as possible gain a start. In exceptional circumstances horses may not be guaranteed a start.
- ONE NOMINATION
Trainers are advised that a horse may only be nominated for One Race at this meeting. Trainers do however have the right to Transfer their horse(s) following the close of Nominations. The Club reserves the right to transfer any horse deemed necessary, unless trainers specify that their horse(s) is NOT to be Transferred.
- RESTRICTED PROGRAMME
Please Note: This meeting is restricted to a 9-race Programme.
- Nominations Close
- Night - Mon, Jul 14, 2025 @ 12:00 noon
- Withdrawals Close
- Mon, Jul 14, 2025 @ 2:00 pm
- Drivers Notified
- Wed, Jul 16, 2025 @ 1:00 pm
- Contact Details
- Nominations, Withdrawals, Drivers, Scratchings:
- Contact HRNZ Bureau or Kevin Smith 0274 358 560
- Raceday Matters: Karen Blanchard 09-631-1163 or 027 808 3150