Auckland Trotting Club Inc
Meeting: Metro Finals/Northern Breeders Stakes at Alexandra Park, Auckland
Chairperson of Stewards:
Steve Mulcay- Race Number:
- Race 1
3YO & OLDER, R38 TO R39 WITH COND. MOBILE PACE 2200m
Of $15000 ($8250, $2325, $1425, $900, others $262.50)
For pacers with up to 1 win for lifetime. Also R38 to R39.
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- Race 2
R35 TO R44, WITH COND. DISCRETIONARY HANDICAP TROT 2200m
Of $15000 ($8250, $2325, $1425, $900, others $262.50)
For R35 to R44 trotters. Also Horses with no wins for lifetime.
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- Race 3
R35 TO R42 MOBILE PACE 1700m
Of $15000 ($8250, $2325, $1425, $900, others $262.50)
For R35 to R42 pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Winning Stakes using the track grid. The winner will get a rating penalty free win if 4YO and older, and driven by a Junior Driver, and has not previously won a rating penalty free race this season. For horses who have had a minimum of three (3) starts at a North Island track (excluding Alexandra Park) since 1 December 2025 and up to 19 February 2026 inclusive. Selection preference to horses with the most starts as per the criteria during this period.
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- Race 4
R54 & FASTER C,G&E DISCRHCP TROT 2200m
Of $17000 ($9350, $2635, $1615, $1020, others $297.50)
For R54 & faster trotting colts,geldings & entires.
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- Race 5
R54 TO R65 MOBILE PACE 2200m
Of $17000 ($9350, $2635, $1615, $1020, others $297.50)
For R54 to R65 pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating using the track grid.
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- Race 6
A GROUP 3 RACE R48 & FASTER FILLIES & MARES TROT 2700m
Of $40000 ($22000 plus Dress Rug & Trophy, $6200, $3600, $2100, $1200, others $700)
For R48 & faster trotting fillies & mares. Please Note: This race has a maximum back mark of 30m.
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- Race 7
3YO & OLDER R40 TO R53 MOBILE PACE 2200m
Of $35000 ($19250, $5425, $3325, $2100, others $612.50)
For R40 to R53 pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes using the track grid. Eligible to nominate, horses who ran in the Heats on 13th or 20th February 2026. Penalty Free should a horse win a Heat and the Final. Refer Series Conditions. Heats and Finals limited to 12 starters. First three placed runners from the heats run on13th & 20th February are automatic qualifiers for the final run on 27th February should they be nominated.
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- Race 8
R35 TO R54 DISCRETIONARY HANDICAP TROT 2200m
Of $35000 ($19250, $5425, $3325, $2100, others $612.50)
For R35 to R54 trotters. Eligible to nominate, horses who ran in the Heats on 13th or 20th February 2026. Penalty Free should a horse win a Heat and the Final. Refer Series Conditions. Heats and Finals limited to 12 starters. First three placed runners from the heats run on 13th & 20th February are automatic qualifiers for the final run on 27th February should they be nominated. Maximum back marks for heats and the final 20m.
Special Conditions
- RATINGS PROGRAMME
The programme for this meeting 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 optimising field sizes and where possible ensuring as many horses as possible gain 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
Owners and Trainers please note that this programme is restricted to ten races.
- Nominations Close
- METRO FINALS/NORTHERN BREEDERS STAKES - Mon, Feb 23, 2026 @ 12:00 noon
- Withdrawals Close
- Mon, Feb 23, 2026 @ 2:00 pm
- Drivers Notified
- Tue, Feb 24, 2026 @ 2:00 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