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Auckland Trotting Club Inc

Meeting: The Holmes DG at Alexandra Park, Auckland
Last updated 07/08/2026 at 07:33 am
Chairperson of Stewards:
Not Notified
Tentative Programme
 
Race Number:
Race 1
 
 

NON-WINNERS 2YO MOBILE TROT 1700m (Tentative)

Of $15000

For 2-year-old trotters.

Race Number:
Race 2,3
 
 

R35 TO R50 SPECIAL HANDICAP TROT 2200m (Tentative)

METRO TROTTERS HEATS 3 & 4

Of $15000

For R35 to R50 trotters. Front: R35 to R40. 10m: R41 to R45. 20m: 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 October 2026. Should a horse win both a Heat and the Final in this series the win will be rating penalty free.

Race Number:
Race 4
 
 

DISCRETIONARY HANDICAP TROT 2700m (Tentative)

FEATURE TROT

Of $25000

For all trotters Please Note: This race has a maximum back mark of 20m.

Race Number:
Race 5
 
 

NON-WINNERS 2YO FILLIES MOBILE PACE 1700m (Tentative)

Of $15000

For 2-year-old pacing fillies. Should there be insufficient nominations to run this race those nominated may be transferred to Race 6 with a Preferential Barrier Draw based on Sex to then apply.

Race Number:
Race 6
 
 

NON-WINNERS 2YO COLTS & GELDINGS MOBILE PACE 1700m (Tentative)

Of $15000

For 2-year-old pacing colts & geldings. Should there be insufficient nominations to run this race those nominated may be transferred to Race 5 with a Preferential Barrier Draw based on Sex to then apply.

Race Number:
Race 7
 
 

NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER MOBILE PACE 2200m (Tentative)

Of $15000

For 3yo-&-older pacers.

Race Number:
Race 8,9
 
 

3YO & OLDER R35 TO R55 MOBILE PACE 1700m (Tentative)

METRO PACERS HEATS 3 & 4

Of $15000

For R35 to R55 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 October 2026. Should a horse win both a Heat and the Final in this series the win will be rating penalty free.

Race Number:
Race 10
 
 

A GROUP 3 RACE DISCRETIONARY HANDICAP PACE 2700m (Tentative)

THE HOLMES DG (Gr3)

Of $40000

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.

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