Racing and Wagering Western Australia (RWWA) advised last week it will be reducing prizemoney and associated bonuses by 20% effective from Monday 6 April. To review revised stakemoney levels refer to the RWWA webpage: https://bit.ly/2UM5FgJ
In light of the national and international public health response to the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent impact on Racing and Wagering Western Australia’s (RWWA’s) income, the decision has been made to reduce overall expenditures to sustain and boost the WA racing industry over the longer...
A number of changes have been made in regards to trials in NSW at least until the end of the current racing season (31 August 2020). All clubs will be permitted to conduct trials. No trials to be conducted before April 1 2020. Only horses needing to Qualify, Re-Qualify or that haven’t had a race...
To strengthen the biosecurity measures implemented by HRNSW, effective immediately, HRNSW advises that all drivers MUST only wear one set of drivers colours for all race meetings in NSW. Under no circumstances are race colours to be shared by drivers at race meetings. The use of Club colours will be...
Racing Queensland has announced mandatory temperature testing will be rolled out at all harness racing meetings from this week. With a raft of biosecurity measures already in place due to the COVID-19 pandemic, temperature testing will commence at Albion Park on Tuesday, March 31 and all future meetings...
Effective immediately. HRNSW advises that the following requirements relate to all harness meetings: Each person seeking entry to a venue MUST complete the Infectious Disease Declaration form and provide this form at the point of entry to the venue- NO DECLARATION NO ENTRY; As part of the Infectious...
The Redcliffe Harness Racing Club and organisers are trying to rapidly adjust the logistics for the upcoming Garrards Redcliffe Yearling Sale in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. The 66-lot annual Sale will still take place on Sunday April 5 but for the first time it will be entirely presented fully...
HRNSW advises that the results of a COVID-19 test taken from a HRNSW Steward have been received and it can be confirmed that the test result is negative. Consequently, HRNSW has determined that the race meetings scheduled for Saturday 28 March 2020 and beyond will proceed. Harness Racing NSW (HRNSW)...
HRNSW advises that the results of a COVID-19 test taken from a HRNSW Steward have still not been received. Consequently, HRNSW has determined that the race meetings scheduled for Friday 27 March 2020 will be abandoned. Nominations are still being taken for other scheduled race meetings and race fields...
The Board of Australian Pacing Gold met today (26 March) to determine the best way forward for Series 29 [3yo] and Series 30 [2yo] Events planned for April and May 2020. Given the closure of State Borders, it is not possible to conduct either the 2yo or 3yo Series races as planned. Accordingly, in consultation...
