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Auckland Trotting Club Inc

Friday, 8 May
Meeting: Northern Lights Autumn Carnival (GROUP 1 RACE NIGHT) at Alexandra Park, Auckland (Premier)
Last updated 12/03/2026 at 23:10 pm
Chairperson of Stewards:
Scott Wallis
Tentative Programme
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First Race Starts 5:00 pm
 
Race Number:
Race 1
 
 

A GROUP 1 RACE 2YO MOBILE TROT 1700m (Tentative)

YOUNG GUNS EASTON LIGHT CLASSIC (Gr1)

Of $100000

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). The balance of the field will be selected by the HRNZ Bureau. 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.

Race Number:
Race 2
 
 

A GROUP 1 RACE 3YO MOBILE TROT 2700m (Tentative)

NORTHERN TROTTING DERBY (Gr1)

Of $100000

For 3-year-old trotters.

Race Number:
Race 3
 
 

R45 & FASTER MARES DISCRETIONARY HANDICAP TROT 2200m (Tentative)

NORTH ISLAND MARES CHAMPIONSHIP TROT

Of $40000

For R45 & faster trotting mares. Please Note: This race has a maximum back mark of 30m.

Race Number:
Race 4
 
 

A GROUP 1 RACE ALL FFA TROT 3200m (Tentative)

ROWE CUP (Gr1)

Of $200000

For all trotters.

Race Number:
Race 5
 
 

A GROUP 1 RACE 3YO FILLIES MOBILE PACE 2200m (Tentative)

MAGNESS BENROW SIRES' STAKES 3YO FILLIES FINAL (Gr1)

Of $200000

For 3-year-old pacing fillies. Refer NZ Sires Stakes for full Race & Series conditions.

Race Number:
Race 6
 
 

ALL FILLIES & MARES FFA MOBILE PACE 2200m (Tentative)

CHARLES ROBERTS N.I.S.B.A. STAKES

Of $40000

For all pacing fillies & mares.

Race Number:
Race 7,8
 
 

UP TO & INCLUDING R70 MOBILE PACE 1700m (Tentative)

Of $20000

For up to & including R70 pacers. Ratings and or conditions may be used in determining the splits for these races. Preferential barrier draws based on rating and numbered sequentially from 1, may apply should it be deemed necessary to ensure overall fairness to all horses given the ratings spread in these races.

Race Number:
Race 9
 
 

A GROUP 1 RACE ALL FFA MOBILE PACE 2700m (Tentative)

NEW ZEALAND MESSENGER (Gr1)

Of $100000

For all pacers.

Special Conditions

  1. 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.

  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 a nine race programme.

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
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