Waikato Bay of Plenty Harness Inc
Meeting: Thames C Cups / Waikato Breeders Stakes (THAMES CUPS / WAIKATO BREEDERS STAKES) at Cambridge Raceway
Chairperson of Stewards:
Steve Mulcay- Race Number:
- Race 1
2YO & OLDER R35 TO R39, R40 WITH COND. MOBILE PACE 2200m
Of $17000 ($9350, $2635, $1615, $1020, others $297.50)
For R35 to R39 2yo-&-older pacers. Also R40 horses with 1 win for lifetime. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
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- Race 2
3YO & OLDER R50 TO R82 DISCRETIONARY HANDICAP TROT 2200m
Of $20000 ($11000, $3100, $1900, $1200, others $350)
For R50 to R82 trotters. Please Note: Maximum back mark 30m.
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- Race 3
NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER MOBILE PACE 2200m
Of $17000 ($9350, $2635, $1615, $1020, others $297.50)
For 3yo-&-older pacers.
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- Race 4
3YO & OLDER, NON-WINNERS WITH COND. SPECIAL HANDICAP TROT 2200m
Of $17000 ($9350, $2635, $1615, $1020, others $297.50)
Front: Trotters with no wins for lifetime. 20m: Horses with 1 win for lifetime.
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- Race 5
2YO & OLDER R40 TO R45, R46 TO R50 WITH COND. MOBILE PACE 2200m
Of $17000 ($9350, $2635, $1615, $1020, others $297.50)
For R40 to R45 2yo-&-older pacers. Also R46 to R50 if driven by a concession junior driver. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid.
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- Race 6
3YO & OLDER R35 TO R45 SPECIAL HANDICAP TROT 2200m
Of $17000 ($9350, $2635, $1615, $1020, others $297.50)
For R35 to R45 trotters. Front: R35 to R40. 10m: R41 to R45.
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- Race 7
4YO & OLDER UP TO & INCLUDING R50 MOBILE PACE JUN.DRV 2200m
Of $17000 ($9350, $2635, $1615, $1020, others $297.50)
For up to & including R50 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.
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- Race 8
NON-WINNERS 2YO FILLIES MOBILE PACE 1700m
Of $17000 ($9350, $2635, $1615, $1020, others $297.50)
For 2-year-old pacing fillies.
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- Race 9
3YO & OLDER R45 & FASTER DISCRETIONARY HANDICAP PACE 2200m
Of $20000 ($11000, $3100, $1900, $1200, others $350)
For R45 & faster pacers. This race is included in the COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIP. Please Note: Maximum back mark 30m.
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- Race 10
A GROUP 3 RACE3YO & OLDER F&M R45 & FASTER DISCRHCP TROT 2700m
Of $40000 ($22000, $6200, $3600, $2100, $1200, others $700)
For R45 & faster trotting fillies & mares. Please Note: Maximum back mark 30m.
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- Race 11
3YO & OLDER R35 TO R45 MOBILE PACE 2200m
Of $17000 ($9350, $2635, $1615, $1020, others $297.50)
For R35 to R45 3yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid. For race-winning pacers who have had 4 or more starts at Cambridge Raceway 1 August 2025 to 5 November 2025 inclusive. Selection preference to those horses with the most starts during this period.
Special Conditions
- RATINGS BASED 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. 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 optimizing field sizes and where possible ensuring as many horses as possible gain a start.
- ONE NOMINATION PER HORSE
A horse may only nominate for one race on this programme, the trainer has the right to transfer the horse if he/she wishes, and may advise the club at the time of nomination whether the horse can to be transferred or not.
- RESTRICTED PROGRAMME
This meeting is restricted to a 10-race Programme.
- Nominations Close
- THAMES CUPS / WAIKATO BREEDERS STAKES - Mon, Nov 10, 2025 @ 12:00 noon
- Withdrawals Close
- Mon, Nov 10, 2025 @ 2:00 pm
- Drivers Notified
- Tue, Nov 11, 2025 @ 2:00 pm
- Contact Details
- P O Box 419, Cambridge
- The HRNZ Bureau - Meeting Contact: Kevin Smith
- Nominations, Withdrawals, Drivers, Scratchings
- Phone: 0274-358-560 or 0508 287 328
- Email: kjsmith@hrnz.co.nz or bureau@hrnz.co.nz