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Methven Trotting Club Inc

Sunday, 4 October
Meeting: METHVEN CUP MEETING at Mt Harding Racecourse, Methven
Last updated 04/10/2026 at 10:55 am
Chairperson of Stewards:
Nigel McIntyre
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First Race Starts 12:00 noon
 
Race Number:
Race 1
 
 

NON-WINNERS 2YO & OLDER TROT 2400m

WOODLANDS STUD TROT

Of $12000 ($6600, $1860, $1140, $720, others $210)

Race Number:
Race 2
 
 

3YO & OLDER R35 TO R37 MOBILE PACE 2300m

RAKAIA SEED CLEANING MOBILE PACE

Of $12000 ($6600, $1860, $1140, $720, others $210)

For R35 to R37 3yo-&-older pacers.

Race Number:
Race 3
 
 

NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER PACE 2400m

STAPLES & KIDD LTD PACE

Of $12000 ($6600, $1860, $1140, $720, others $210)

For 3yo-&-older pacers.

Race Number:
Race 4
 
 

3YO & OLDER COLTS,GELDINGS & ENTIRES R35 TO R38 TROT 2400m

JA & G TRUDGEON PAINTERS & DECORATORS TROT

Of $12000 ($6600, $1860, $1140, $720, others $210)

For R35 to R38 3yo-&-older trotting colts,geldings & entires.

Race Number:
Race 5
 
 

3YO & OLDER R35 TO R40 PACE 2400m

TARA FAMILY TRUST PACE

Of $12000 ($6600, $1860, $1140, $720, others $210)

For R35 to R40 3yo-&-older pacers.

Race Number:
Race 6
 
 

3YO & OLDER R38 TO R42 MOBILE PACE 2300m

METHVEN PANEL & PAINT MOBILE PACE

Of $12000 ($6600, $1860, $1140, $720, others $210)

For R38 to R42 3yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating numbering sequentially from 1.

Race Number:
Race 7
 
 

3YO & OLDER R41 TO R64 SPECIAL HANDICAP PACE 2400m

NUFARM HANDICAP PACE

Of $15000 ($8250, $2325, $1425, $900, others $262.50)

For R41 to R64 pacers. Front: R41 to R45. 10m: R46 to R50. 20m: R51 to R55. 30m: R56 to R64.

Race Number:
Race 8
 
 

3YO & OLDER C,G&E R40 TO R45 SPECHCP TROT 2400m

PAT & PAULINE O'REILLY MEMORIAL HANDICAP TROT

Of $12000 ($6600, $1860, $1140, $720, others $210)

For R40 to R45 3yo-&-older trotting colts,geldings & entires. Front: R40. 10m: R41 to R45.

Race Number:
Race 9
 
 

4YO & OLDER R35 MOBILE PACE 2300m

RAKAIA AUTOMOTIVE CANTY PLAINS SPRING SERIES (HT 2) MOB PACE

Of $10000 ($5500, $1550, $950, $600, others $175)

For R35 4yo-&-older pacers.

Race Number:
Race 10
 
 

A GROUP 3 RACE R65 & FASTER DISCRETIONARY HANDICAP PACE 3000m

ALABAR METHVEN CUP (HANDICAP PACE) (Gr3)

Of $40000 ($22000 plus Trophy, $6200, $3600, $2100, $1200, others $700)

For R65 & faster pacers.

Race Number:
Race 11
 
 

3YO & OLDER F&M R35 TO R100 SPECHCP TROT 2400m

YABBY DAM FARMS FILLIES & MARES HANDICAP TROT

Of $25000 ($13750, $3875, $2375, $1500, others $437.50)

For R35 to R100 3yo-&-older trotting fillies & mares. Front: R35 to R45. 10m: R46 to R55. 20m: R56 to R65. 30m: R66 to R79. 40m: R80 to R100.

Race Number:
Race 12
 
 

3YO & OLDER R43 TO R45 MOBILE PACE 2300m

STRAPPERS SYNDICATE MOBILE PACE

Of $12000 ($6600, $1860, $1140, $720, others $210)

For R43 to R45 3yo-&-older pacers.

Special Conditions

  1. ONE NOM PER HORSE

    NOTE: A horse may only nominate for one race on the programme, the trainer has the right to transfer the horse if he / she wishes, and may advise the club at the time of nomination whether the horse is to be transferred or not.

  2. DUAL ACCEPTORS

    Selection Preference for this meeting, in the first instance, will be given to horses that are not already accepted into a race(s) at another meeting.

  3. LATE NOMINATIONS

    In the event Nominated are extended for any races or the meeting, selection preference will be given to those horses that Nominated at the original closing time. Except in the case of Non-Win races, where Field Selection Regulations take precedence or where specific race or series conditions are Programmed.

  4. ELIGIBILITY

    Any horse is eligible to nominate & accept for a race that has a higher Rating than it has. However, preference will be given in the first instance to horses that the race caters for in terms of Rating. Races Programmed with an 'R' rating will see preference given to 'R' rated horses over 'MR' rated horses.

  5. FIELD SELECTION

    Field Selection for this meeting will be conducted in line with the Handicapping Regulations for non-win or non-win front races. That being; first and second preference horses will be selected in the first instances and thereafter at club's discretion. All other races will be selected at the club's discretion or per the conditions attached to each Programmed race.

  6. SPLITTING FIELDS

    In the event any race or races are split on the Programme, unless specific in the individual race conditions, races will be split and selected at the club's discretion, with consideration given to Ratings in the first instance.

Nominations Close
METHVEN CUP - Tue, Sep 29, 2026 @ 12:00 noon
Withdrawals Close
Tue, Sep 29, 2026 @ 2:00 pm
Drivers Notified
Wed, Sep 30, 2026 @ 2:00 pm
Contact Details
The HRNZ Bureau - Meeting Contact: Richard Bromley
Nominations, Withdrawals, Drivers, Scratchings
Telephone: 021-888-900
Email: [email protected] or [email protected]
Laurence Hanrahan, President
Richard Bromley, Raceday Secretary
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