After consultation with the industry, HRNSW has announced a series of lead-up events for Australia’s richest C0 event, Eugowra’s Canola Cup. In the three weeks leading up to the Canola Cup heats, special restricted events titled ‘The Escort Way Stakes’ will be run at Parkes and Dubbo to give trainers an opportunity to ready their C0 horses for the $30,000 feature.
The Escort Way is a major arterial into Eugowra, hence the naming of the new series of races. HRNSW CEO John Dumesny believes the concept is important for owners and trainers across New South Wales with talented C0 pacers.
“In the past connections eyeing off the Canola Cup have been forced to keep their horses away from the races in case they win and become a C1, therefore these new races at Parkes and Dubbo will allow trainers to give their horses the vital racing they need before Eugowra,” Mr Dumesny said.
“Parkes will run two Escort Way Stakes, the first at its meeting on September 6 and again on September 20 while Dubbo will get its chance on September 13, it is important for participants to note that these events are in addition to the programming that has already been released for the Parkes and Dubbo meetings."
Harness Racing NSW (HRNSW) is the controlling body for harness racing in New South Wales with responsibility for commercial and regulatory management of the industry including 31 racing clubs across the State. HRNSW is headed by an industry-appointed Board of Directors and is independent of Government.
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