Harness Racing Australia (HRA) today released details of amendments to the Australian Harness Racing Rules (AHRR) which take effect from 1 November 2016.
9. DRIVERS
Offences - relating to sulkies
Amend Rule 170(1)
170. (1) A driver shall, throughout the course of a race, drive with both feet in the rests of the sulky,
unless he is activating approved gear.
12. PROHIBITED SUBSTANCES
Determination of prohibited substance
Amend Rule 188A(2)(k)
188A (2) The following substances when present at or below the levels set out are excepted from the
provisions of sub rule 1 and Rule 190AA:
(k) Cobalt at a concentration at or below 100 micrograms per litre in urine or 25 micrograms
per litre in plasma.
Any queries should be directed to the relevant Stewards and or Integrity Departments in your State.