Auckland Trotting Club Inc
Meeting: Metro Heats/Breeders Stakes @ Cambridge (BREEDERS STAKES/METRO HEATS @ CAMBRIDGE) at Cambridge Raceway
Chairperson of Stewards:
Craig Lomey- Race Number:
- Race 1
WITH COND. MOBILE TROT 1700m
Of $15000 ($8250, $2325, $1425, $900, others $262.50)
For 2yo trotters with up to 2 wins for lifetime. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Winning Stakes numbering sequentially from 1. A minimum of 6 acceptors are required in order for this race to be run. If this race is not run those eligible for standing starts may be transferred to Race 2.
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- Race 2
NON-WINNERS WITH COND. SPECIAL HANDICAP TROT 2200m
Of $15000 ($8250, $2325, $1425, $900, others $262.50)
Front: 3 yrs & older trotters with no wins for lifetime. 30m: 3 yrs & older horses with 1 win for lifetime.
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- Race 3,4
4YO & OLDER R35 TO R45 MOBILE TROT 2200m
Of $15000 ($8250, $2325, $1425, $900, others $262.50)
For R35 to R45 4yo-&-older trotters. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes numbering sequentially from 1. Heats in the first instance to be split by ratings. Heats 1 & 2 to be run on Fri 13 November at Cambridge and Heat 3 at Alexandra Park on Fri Nov 20 with the Final for a stake of $30,000 to be run on Fri 27 Nov at Alexandra Park. 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 Fri 27 Nov or on the preceding race night Thu 26 Nov at Cambridge Raceway. Should a horse win both a Heat and the Final in this series the win will be rating penalty free. Refer to the programmes for the 20th & 27th November for specific race conditions.
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- Race 5
A GROUP 3 RACE R45 & FASTER FILLIES & MARES DISCRETIONARY HANDICAP TROT 2700m
Of $40000 ($22000 plus Trophy & Dress Rug, $6200, $3600, $2100, $1200, others $700)
For R45 & faster trotting fillies & mares. Please Note: This race has a maximum back mark 30m.
- Race Number:
- Race 6
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 drawn inside colts, geldings) numbering sequentially from 1. A minimum of 6 acceptors are required in order for this race to be run. If insufficient nominations horses may be transferred to Races 8 or 11.
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- Race 7
NON-WINNERS MOBILE PACE 2200m
Of $10000 ($5500, $1550, $950, $600, others $175)
For 3 yrs & older pacers with no wins for lifetime with 5 or more starts for lifetime. A minimum of 8 acceptors are required in order for this race to be run. If insufficient acceptors Races 7 & 8 may be combined.
- Race Number:
- Race 8
NON-WINNERS 3YO & OLDER MOBILE PACE 2200m
Of $15000 ($8250, $2325, $1425, $900, others $262.50)
For 3yo-&-older pacers. A minimum of 8 acceptors are required in order for this race to be run. If insufficient acceptors Races 7 & 8 may be combined
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- Race 9,10
4YO & OLDER R35 TO R45 MOBILE PACE 2200m
Of $15000 ($8250, $2325, $1425, $900, others $262.50)
For R35 to R45 4yo-&-older pacers. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes numbering sequentially from 1. Heats in the first instance to be split by ratings. Heats 1 & 2 to be run on Fri 13 November at Cambridge and Heat 3 at Alexandra Park on Fri Nov 20 with the Final for a stake of $30,000 to be run on Fri 27 Nov at Alexandra Park. 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 Fri 27 Nov or on the preceding race night Thu 26 Nov at Cambridge Raceway. Should a horse win both a Heat and the Final in this series the win will be rating penalty free. Refer to the programmes for the 20th & 27th November for specific race conditions.
- Race Number:
- Race 11
R35 TO R45 WITH COND. MOBILE PACE 1700m
Of $15000 ($8250, $2325, $1425, $900, others $262.50)
For R35 to R45 3 yrs & older pacers. Also R35 to R45 2yo horses with 2 or more wins for lifetime. Preferential Barrier Draw Based on: Rating then Winning Stakes numbering sequentially from 1.
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- Race 12
R46 & FASTER DISCRETIONARY HANDICAP PACE 2200m
Of $20000 ($11000, $3100, $1900, $1200, others $350)
For R46 & faster pacers. The winner 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.
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.
- 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.
- Nominations Close
- BREEDERS STAKES/METRO HEATS @ CAMBRIDGE - Mon, Nov 09, 2026 @ 12:00 noon
- Withdrawals Close
- Mon, Nov 09, 2026 @ 2:00 pm
- Drivers Notified
- Tue, Nov 10, 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