Auckland Trotting Club Inc
Meeting: The Holmes DG & City of Sails at Alexandra Park, Auckland
Chairperson of Stewards:
Nigel McIntyre- Race Number:
- Race 1
3YO & OLDER R35 TO R40 TROT 2200m
Of $15000 ($8250, $2325, $1425, $900, others $262.50)
For R35 to R40 3yo-&-older trotters. Heats to be run on 25 September & 2 October with the Final for a stake of $30,000 to be run on 9 October 2026. First 3 placed runners from the Heats are automatic qualifiers for the Final should they be nominated. Automatic qualifiers for the Final may not start in any other race on the night of the Final 9 October 2026. Should a horse win both a Heat and the Final in this series the win will be rating penalty free.
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- Race 2
3YO & OLDER R35 TO R46 MOBILE PACE 1700m
Of $15000 ($8250, $2325, $1425, $900, others $262.50)
For R35 to R46 3yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes numbering sequentially from 1. Heats to be run on 25 September & 2 October with the Final for a stake of $30,000 to be run on 9 October 2026. First 3 placed runners from the Heats are automatic qualifiers for the Final should they be nominated. Automatic qualifiers for the Final may not start in any other race on the night of the Final 9 October 2026. Should a horse win both a Heat and the Final in this series the win will be rating penalty free.
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- Race 3
3YO & OLDER R41 TO R50 SPECIAL HANDICAP TROT 2200m
Of $15000 ($8250, $2325, $1425, $900, others $262.50)
For R41 to R50 3yo-&-older trotters. Front: R41 to R45. 10m: R46 to R50. Heats to be run on 25 September & 2 October with the Final for a stake of $30,000 to be run on 9 October 2026. First 3 placed runners from the Heats are automatic qualifiers for the Final should they be nominated. Automatic qualifiers for the Final may not start in any other race on the night of the Final 9 October 2026. Should a horse win both a Heat and the Final in this series the win will be rating penalty free.
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- Race 4
NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER MOBILE PACE 2200m
Of $15000 ($8250, $2325, $1425, $900, others $262.50)
For 3yo-&-older pacers.
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- Race 5
WITH COND. MOBILE PACE 1700m
Of $15000 ($8250, $2325, $1425, $900, others $262.50)
For 2yo pacers with up to 1 win for lifetime. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Winning Stakes then Sex (fillies and mares drawn inside colts, geldings and entires) numbering sequentially from 1.
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- Race 6
R51 & FASTER DISCRETIONARY HANDICAP TROT 2700m
Of $25000 ($13750, $3875, $2375, $1500, others $437.50)
For R51 & faster trotters. Please Note: This race has a maximum back mark of 20m.
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- Race 7
A GROUP 3 RACE DISCRETIONARY HANDICAP PACE 2700m
Of $40000 ($22000, $6200, $3600, $2100, $1200, others $700)
For all pacers The Winner of this Race is guaranteed a start in the 2026 NZ Trotting Cup, providing it is eligible for selection. Please Note: This race has a maximum back mark of 20m.
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- Race 8
3YO & OLDER R48 TO R54 MOBILE PACE 1700m
Of $15000 ($8250, $2325, $1425, $900, others $262.50)
For R48 to R54 3yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes numbering sequentially from 1. Heats to be run on 25 September & 2 October with the Final for a stake of $30,000 to be run on 9 October 2026. First 3 placed runners from the Heats are automatic qualifiers for the Final should they be nominated. Automatic qualifiers for the Final may not start in any other race on the night of the Final 9 October 2026. Should a horse win both a Heat and the Final in this series the win will be rating penalty free.
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.
- 2YO STAKES FOUR ACCEPTORS
Where there are insufficient acceptances (4 or fewer) for a programmed 2YO-only race at the close of withdrawals, Harness Racing New Zealand may, at the discretion of the National Racing Bureau: (a) amend the conditions of a corresponding 3YO and Older Non-Win race to permit 2YO horses to compete; and/or (b) amend the conditions of a corresponding 3YO and Older Mobile Rating race to permit eligible 2YO horses to compete.
- Nominations Close
- THE HOLMES DG & CITY OF SAILS - Mon, Sep 28, 2026 @ 12:00 noon
- Withdrawals Close
- Mon, Sep 28, 2026 @ 2:00 pm
- Drivers Notified
- Tue, Sep 29, 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