Retention Facilities – Queen Elizabeth II Mile & NSW Oaks

05 May 2025
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HARNESS Racing New South Wales advises that it will utilise HRNSW Retention Facilities for all horses, including emergencies, entered in the Queen Elizabeth II Mile and the John Gibson Memorial NSW Oaks Final to be conducted at Tabcorp Park Menangle on Saturday 10 May 2025.

Horses entered in those races will be housed within HRNSW Retention Facilities and must be presented at the facilities prior to 12 midday on Thursday 8 May 2025.

All trainers with horses entered for these races will be notified by HRNSW of the requirements for presentation of their respective horses at the retention facilities. Horses will remain under the supervision of HRNSW until released to the raceday stables 2 hours prior to the race.

 

For further information on this matter contact:
HRNSW Integrity Department
(02) 9722 6655
    

 

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