TAS - Sprint Lane Rules

29 September 2017 | ORI
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INDUSTRY NOTICE      SPRINT LANE – TASMANIAN PACING CLUB HOBART

Participants are advised that after a successful trial period, approval has been given for the Tasmanian Pacing club Hobart to commence the use of a sprint lane.

Drivers are reminded of their obligation to adhere to the sprint lane rules which are detailed below.

166.(1) Except in the final lap of the race a horse shall not enter any part of the sprint lane in an attempt to pass other horses or improve its position.

 (2)  The driver of a horse in contravention of sub rule (1) is guilty of an offence and the horse may be disqualified or given a lower placing.

167. (1)  From the time the sprint lane becomes available for racing purposes, the leading horse closest to the inside running line and any horse in advance of and outside that horse or having passed that horse on its outside shall not enter any part of the sprint lane.

(2)  In the event of the leading horse or its sulky entering any part of the sprint lane after the sprint lane becomes available for racing purposes the driver shall immediately take all necessary action to remove the horse and sulky from the sprint lane.

(3)  The driver of a horse in contravention of sub-rule (1) and (2) is guilty of an offence and the horse may be disqualified or given a lower placing.

 

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