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Auckland Trotting Club Inc

Meeting: Auckland @ Ruakaka (Grass) (ATC @ RUAKAKA (GRASS)) at Ruakaka Raceway (Grass), Northland
Last updated 06/04/2026 at 12:14 pm
Chairperson of Stewards:
Craig Lomey
 
Race Number:
Race 1
 
 

3YO & OLDER R35 TO R40 MOBILE PACE AMATEUR DRIVERS 2100m

NORTHLAND WELCOMES HARNESS BACK AFTER 11 YEARS MOB PACE

Of $10000 ($5500, $1550, $950, $600, others $175)

For R35 to R40 3yo-&-older pacers. This race is for Amateur Drivers only and has a Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Earnings in the last 4 starts numbering sequentially from 1.

Race Number:
Race 2
 
 

NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER TROT 2100m

HAPPY 5TH BIRTHDAY - ADELINE EDMONDS TROT

Of $12500 ($6875, $1937.50, $1187.50, $750, others $218.75)

For 3yo-&-older trotters.

Race Number:
Race 3
 
 

NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER MOBILE PACE 2100m

ELECT TO LIVE - 2002 NZ HORSE OF THE YEAR MOBILE PACE

Of $12500 ($6875, $1937.50, $1187.50, $750, others $218.75)

For 3yo-&-older pacers.

Race Number:
Race 4
 
 

3YO & OLDER R35 TO R41 TROT 2100m

REMEMBERING SHANE HAYES - RUAKAKA HARNESS LEGEND TROT

Of $12500 ($6875, $1937.50, $1187.50, $750, others $218.75)

For R35 to R41 3yo-&-older trotters.

Race Number:
Race 5
 
 

4YO & OLDER R35 TO R45 MOBILE PACE JUN.DRV 2100m

CHEQUER BOARD - THE PRIDE OF TANGITERORIA MOB PACE

Of $12500 ($6875, $1937.50, $1187.50, $750, others $218.75)

For R35 to R45 4yo-&-older pacers. This race is for Junior Drivers only and has a Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes numbering sequentially from 1. Rating Penalty Free Race.

Race Number:
Race 6
 
 

3YO & OLDER R44 & FASTER DISCRETIONARY HANDICAP TROT 2100m

NEVILLE BROS - WATCH ME TROT CUP HANDICAP TROT

Of $20000 ($11000, $3100, $1900, $1200, others $350)

For R44 & faster 3yo-&-older trotters.

Race Number:
Race 7
 
 

3YO & OLDER UP TO & INCLUDING R52 MOBILE PACE 2100m

RUAKAKA BEACHFRONT MOTEL NORTHLAND CUP MOBILE PACE

Of $15000 ($8250, $2325, $1425, $900, others $262.50)

For up to & including R52 3yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating numbering sequentially from 1.

Race Number:
Race 8
 
 

R36 WITH COND. TROT 2100m

40 YRS SINCE MISTER SQUARE'S 80M EPIC WIN @ RUAKAKA TROT

Of $12500 ($6875, $1937.50, $1187.50, $750, others $218.75)

For trotters with 1 win for lifetime. Also R36 horses with winning stakes up to and including $9500 for lifetime.

Special Conditions

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. RESTRICTED PROGRAMME

    Owners and Trainers please note that this meeting is restricted to an 8 race programme.

Nominations Close
ATC @ RUAKAKA (GRASS) - Tue, Mar 31, 2026 @ 12:00 noon
Withdrawals Close
Wed, Apr 01, 2026 @ 9:00 am
Drivers Notified
Thu, Apr 02, 2026 @ 9:00 am
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
Jamie MacKinnon, President
Karen Blanchard, Racing Manager