Auckland Trotting Club Inc
Meeting: Auckland @ Ruakaka (Grass) (ATC @ RUAKAKA (GRASS)) at Ruakaka Raceway (Grass), Northland
Chairperson of Stewards:
Craig LomeyQuick Links
- Printable Report
- Track Map
- Special Conditions ( Nominations Close, Withdrawals Close, Drivers Notified, Contact Details etc )
- Preferential Barrier Draw Grid
- Field Limits for Tracks
First Race Starts 12:00 noon
- Race Number:
- Race 1
3YO & OLDER, NON-WINNERS WITH COND. SPECIAL HANDICAP TROT 2100m
Of $12500 ($6875, $1937.50, $1187.50, $750, others $218.75)
For 3yo-&-older trotters. Front: Horses with no wins for lifetime. 30m: Horses with 1 win for lifetime.
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- Race 2,3
3YO & OLDER R35 & FASTER TROT 2100m
Of $20000 ($11000, $3100, $1900, $1200, others $350)
For R35 & faster 3yo-&-older trotters. The highest rating race to be run as the Ruakaka Feature Trot for a stake of $20,000. The lower rating of these two races to be run for a stake of $12,500.
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- Race 4
NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER MOBILE PACE 2100m
Of $12500 ($6875, $1937.50, $1187.50, $750, others $218.75)
For 3yo-&-older pacers.
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- Race 5
3YO & OLDER R35 TO R40 MOBILE PACE AMATEUR DRIVERS 2100m
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.
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- Race 6
4YO & OLDER R35 TO R45 MOBILE PACE JUN.DRV 2100m
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.
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- Race 7,8
3YO & OLDER R35 TO R55 MOBILE PACE 2100m
Of $15000 ($8250, $2325, $1425, $900, others $262.50)
For R35 to R55 3yo-&-older pacers. The highest rating race to be run as the Northland Cup. Please Note: This race is NOT included in the COUNTRY CHAMPIONSHIP SCHEDULE. Ratings and or conditions may be used when determining the splits for these races. Preferential Barrier Draws numbering sequentially from 1 may apply should it be deemed necessary to ensure overall fairness to all horses given the ratings spread in these races. The lower rating of these two races to be run for a stake of $12,500.
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 meeting is restricted to an 8 race programme.
- Nominations Close
- ATC @ RUAKAKA (GRASS) - Wed, Apr 01, 2026 @ 12:00 noon
- Withdrawals Close
- Wed, Apr 01, 2026 @ 2:00 pm
- Drivers Notified
- Thu, Apr 02, 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