Auckland Trotting Club Inc
Meeting: Metro Finals at Alexandra Park, Auckland
Chairperson of Stewards:
Nigel McIntyre- Race Number:
- Race 1
NON-WINNERS MOBILE TROT 2200m
Of $15000 ($8250, $2325, $1425, $900, others $262.50)
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- Race 2
R35 TO R60 SPECIAL HANDICAP TROT 2200m
Of $35000 ($19250, $5425, $3325, $2100, others $612.50)
For R35 to R60 trotters. Front: R35 to R40. 10m: R41 to R45. 20m: R46 to R50. 30m: R51 to R60. Eligible to nominate, those horses who ran in the Heats on 12 June. Heats to be run on 12 June with the Final to be run on June 26 for a stake of $35,000. First 4 placed runners from the Heats are automatic qualifiers for the Final should they be nominated. Should a horse win a Heat then the Final in this series the Final will be penalty free. Automatic Qualifiers not eligible for any other race on the night of the Final 26 June. Final limited to 14 starters.
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- Race 3
R35 TO R40 MOBILE TROT 2200m
Of $10000 ($5500, $1550, $950, $600, others $175)
For R35 to R40 trotters. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes numbering sequentially from 1. Field selection to be determined by the HRNZ Racing Bureau based on the nominations received. Please refer to Special Condition 4 for more information on this race.
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- Race 4,5
R35 TO R60, R61 TO R70 WITH COND. MOBILE TROT 1700m
Of $15000 ($8250, $2325, $1425, $900, others $262.50)
For R35 to R60 trotters. Also R61 to R70 if driven by a concession junior driver. The winner of the highest rating race 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. 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.
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- Race 6
NON-WINNERS MOBILE PACE 2200m
Of $15000 ($8250, $2325, $1425, $900, others $262.50)
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- Race 7
4YO & OLDER R35 TO R45 MOBILE PACE 2200m
Of $10000 ($5500, $1550, $950, $600, others $175)
For R35 to R45 4yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes numbering sequentially from 1. The winner will get a rating penalty free win if 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 3 starts at a North Island track (excluding Alexandra Park) from 1 February 2026 up to and including 19 June 2026. Also excluded starts at Cambridge Raceway on April 2nd & April 10th 2026. Selection preference to those horses with the most starts as per the specified conditions.
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- Race 8,9,10
R35 TO R70, R71 TO R80 WITH COND. MOBILE PACE 2200m
Of $15000 ($8250, $2325, $1425, $900, others $262.50)
For R35 to R70 pacers. Also R71 to R80 if driven by a concession junior driver. The winner of the highest rating race 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. 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.
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- Race 11
R35 TO R60 MOBILE PACE 2200m
Of $35000 ($19250, $5425, $3325, $2100, others $612.50)
For R35 to R60 pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes numbering sequentially from 1. Eligible to nominate, those horses who ran in the Heats on 12 June. Heats to be run on 12 June with the Final to be run on June 26 for a stake of $35,000. First 5 placed runners from the Heats are automatic qualifiers for the Final should they be nominated. Should a horse win a Heat then the Final in this series the Final will be penalty free. Automatic Qualifiers are not eligible for any other race on the night of the Final 26 June. Final limited to 12 starters.
Special Conditions
- RATINGS PROGRAMME
This programme 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
This meeting is restricted to a 9-race Programme.
- CONDITIONED RACES
Races designated as Conditioned Races are intended to cater for horses below standard Metropolitan racing grade. The composition of this race will be determined by the HRNZ Handicapping Bureau, with consideration given to factors including overall performance, age, sex, and recent form & rating. Horses will only be excluded from this race where a suitable alternative racing opportunity exists on the same programme, and the HRNZ Handicapping Bureau reserves the right to transfer horses between races where deemed necessary to ensure the intent and balance of these races is maintained.
- Nominations Close
- METRO FINALS - Mon, Jun 22, 2026 @ 12:00 noon
- Withdrawals Close
- Mon, Jun 22, 2026 @ 2:00 pm
- Drivers Notified
- Tue, Jun 23, 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