Auckland Trotting Club Inc
Meeting: Northern Lights Autumn Carnival (GROUP 1 RACE NIGHT) at Alexandra Park, Auckland (Premier)
Chairperson of Stewards:
Scott Wallis- Race Number:
- Race 1
3YO & OLDER R40 TO R42 MOBILE PACE 1700m
Of $20000 ($11000, $3100, $1900, $1200, others $350)
For R40 to R42 pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating numbering sequentially from 1.
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- Race 2
R40 TO R65 DISCRETIONARY HANDICAP TROT 2200m
Of $25000 ($13750, $3875, $2375, $1500, others $437.50)
For R40 to R65 trotters.
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- Race 3
NON-WINNERS 2YO & OLDER MOBILE PACE 2200m
Of $20000 ($11000, $3100, $1900, $1200, others $350)
For Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Sex (fillies and mares drawn inside colts, geldings and entires) numbering sequentially from 1.
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- Race 4
A GROUP 1 RACE 2YO MOBILE TROT 1700m
Of $100000 ($55000 plus Trophy & Dress Rug, $15500, $9000, $5250, $3000, others $1750)
For 2-year-old trotters. Selection for the Final will be determined as follows: the first five official placegetters in the Prelude (24 April 2026) will automatically qualify for selection, if nominated for the Young Guns Easton Light Classic Group 1 $100,000 (8 May 2026). To contest the Young Guns Easton Light Classic a trotter NEED NOT contest the Prelude but must be qualified and passed from the mobile start.
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- Race 5
4YO & OLDER MARES FFA MOBILE PACE 2200m
Of $40000 ($22000, $6200, $3800, $2400, others $700)
For all 4yo-&-older pacing mares.
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- Race 6
A GROUP 1 RACE 3YO MOBILE TROT 2700m
Of $100000 ($55000 plus Trophy & Dress Rug, $15500, $9000, $5250, $3000, others $1750)
For 3-year-old trotters.
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- Race 7
A GROUP 1 RACE 3YO FILLIES MOBILE PACE 2200m
Of $200000 plus Trophy & Dress Rug
For 3-year-old pacing fillies. Refer NZ Sires Stakes for full Race & Series conditions. Stakes breakdown to be determined by the number of starters.
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- Race 8
A GROUP 1 RACE FFA TROT 3200m
Of $200000 ($110000 plus Trophy & Dress Rug, $31000, $18000, $10500, $6000, others $3500)
For all trotters.
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- Race 9
A GROUP 1 RACE FFA MOBILE PACE 2700m
Of $100000 ($55000 plus Trophy & Dress Rug, $15500, $9000, $5250, $3000, others $1750)
For all pacers.
Special Conditions
- RATINGS PROGRAMME
Excluding the Group & Listed Races indicated 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 a nine race programme.
- Nominations Close
- GROUP 1 RACE NIGHT - Mon, May 04, 2026 @ 12:00 noon
- Withdrawals Close
- Mon, May 04, 2026 @ 2:00 pm
- Drivers Notified
- Tue, May 05, 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