The ever popular series of Metro Heats and Finals will kick off in 2025 at Cambridge next Tuesday.
The raceway will host heats for both the 3YO and older R35-45 pacers and trotters. Both heats will be worth $8000.
To see the field for the Trotters’ heat click here
To see the field for the Pacers’ heat click here
There’ll be a second round of $16,000 heats at Alexandra Park on Friday, March 14 before the $35,000 finals for both gaits, also at Alexandra Park on March 21.
The first four from each of the heats automatically qualifies for the final.
The Finals, to be held as part of a huge NZB Harness Million night, will be limited to 12 runners. Should a horse win both a heat and the final the final will be penalty free.
Heats and Finals will held throughout the year including $20,000 heats for both gaits at Alexandra Park on May 9 and 23, ahead of a $35,000 final on Friday, May 30. There will also be $20,000 heats in June.
The Heats/Finals format was introduced in 2024 as part of the “Future Starts Now” to re-invigorate racing in the north.
It is all about rewarding owners and trainers who regularly front up with their horses at Cambridge and Auckland.
To see the complete list of Heats and Final for the first half of 2025 click here