COVID-19 Updates

30 Mar 2020

[NSW] Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Trials

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...

30 Mar 2020

[NSW] Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Drivers Colours

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...

29 Mar 2020

[QLD] RQ - Temperature Testing for Harness Racing Participants

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...

28 Mar 2020

[NSW] Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Entry Requirements for Racing Venues

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...

27 Mar 2020

[QLD] Redcliffe Yearling Sale goes online in wake of COVID-19

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...

27 Mar 2020

[NSW] Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Result of Testing

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)...

26 Mar 2020

[NSW] Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Further Update

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...

26 Mar 2020

[AUS] APG Race Series: COVID-19 Update

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...

26 Mar 2020

[SA] Media release regarding SA Trial Meetings

Media Release Suspension of Trials Meetings Effective immediately all trials meetings in South Australia have been suspended. Connections of horses wishing to qualify, or those under embargo are asked to contact the Chairman of Stewards for alternative arrangements. These measures taken further mitigate...

26 Mar 2020

[VIC] Update for Victorian licensed participants

Harness Racing Victoria (HRV) reminds participants that Victorian trots meetings for today and tomorrow have been cancelled, with a decision on meetings from Saturday on still to be made. In the interim, nominations are still being taken for all scheduled meetings and race fields will be drawn up as...