HRA Industry Notification - UFO Sulkies

15 December 2014
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Harness Racing Australia (HRA) has been advised by Stewards in Victoria that a number of 'UFO Alien' sulkies have been identified that do not conform to the HRA Sulky Standards in that they are wider than the maximum allowed width of 1300m. 

As a result, a meeting of the HRA Gear and Equipment Committee, comprising the Chairman of Stewards of each State, was convened today.

The Committee considered the information provided by Stewards as well as correspondence  provided by the UFO Sulky representative in Australia, Mr Frank Ranaldi.

It was determined that in the interests of all industry participants, the 'UFO Alien' sulky approval be temporarily suspended, effective immediately - prohibiting the ordering, sale and delivery of such sulkies without the express written permission of HRA.

It is important to note that this decision does not restrict the use of existing 'UFO Alien' sulkies which meet the HRA Sulky Standard measurements requirements.  These can continue to be used in the usual manner.

If unsure, participants are able to consult the HRA Sulky Standards here, or ask Stewards in your State.

'UFO Alien' sulkies that do not comply with the sulky standard cannot be used in any race or trial meeting.

Participants are reminded that all gear and equipment that is used in official racing and trials must conform to the standards that are published on the HRA website and that Stewards will continue to conduct checks to ensure that this is the case.  

For any comment or for additional details please contact Gary Kairn, Operations Manager, Harness Racing Australia on (03) 9227 3003.

 

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