Waikato Bay of Plenty Harness Inc
Meeting: Christmas at the Raceway (NZ JUNIOR DRIVERS CHAMPIONSHIP HEATS) at Cambridge Raceway
Chairperson of Stewards:
Craig Lomey- Race Number:
- Race 1
3YO & OLDER R38 TO R45 DISCRETIONARY HANDICAP TROT 2200m
Of $8000 ($4400, $1240, $760, $480, others $140)
For R38 to R45 trotters.
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- Race 2
3YO & OLDER R35 TO R40 MOBILE PACE 1700m
Of $8000 ($4400, $1240, $760, $480, others $140)
For R35 to R40 pacers.
- Race Number:
- Race 3
4YO & OLDER R35 TO R45 MOBILE TROT INV JD 2200m
Of $12000 ($6600, $1860, $1140, $720, others $210)
For R35 to R45 4yo-&-older trotters. This race is for Invited Junior Drivers only and has a Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating numbering sequentially from 1. Rating Penalty Free Race. Refer NZ Junior Drivers Championship Conditions on the HRNZ Website. PLEASE NOTE: Should a horse have previously won a Drivers Penalty Free Race since 1 January 2025 and subsequently win this race the win will be classed as an Exceptional Penalty Free Win and incur no rating points. Each race will comprise of a maximum of 12 starters with up to two emergencies in each race.
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- Race 4
NON-WINNERS 2YO & OLDER MOBILE PACE 2200m
Of $8000 ($4400, $1240, $760, $480, others $140)
- Race Number:
- Race 5
4YO & OLDER R35 TO R45 MOBILE PACE INV JD 2200m
Of $12000 ($6600, $1860, $1140, $720, others $210)
For R35 to R45 4yo-&-older pacers. This race is for Invited Junior Drivers only and has a Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating numbering sequentially from 1. Rating Penalty Free Race. Refer NZ Junior Drivers Championship Conditions on the HRNZ Website. PLEASE NOTE: Should a horse have previously won a Drivers Penalty Free Race since 1 January 2025 and subsequently win this race the win will be classed as an Exceptional Penalty Free Win and incur no rating points. Each race will comprise of a maximum of 12 starters with up to two emergencies in each race.
- Race Number:
- Race 6
R46 TO R52 DISCRETIONARY HANDICAP TROT 2200m
Of $8000 ($4400, $1240, $760, $480, others $140)
For R46 to R52 trotters.
- Race Number:
- Race 7
3YO & OLDER R42 TO R54 MOBILE PACE 1700m
Of $8000 ($4400, $1240, $760, $480, others $140)
For R42 to R54 pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating using the track grid.
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 an 8-race Programme.
- Nominations Close
- NZ JUNIOR DRIVERS CHAMPIONSHIP HEATS - Mon, Nov 24, 2025 @ 12:00 noon
- Withdrawals Close
- Mon, Nov 24, 2025 @ 2:00 pm
- Drivers Notified
- Tue, Nov 25, 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