24 June 2015
A number of changes to the Australian Harness Racing Rules have been approved by Harness Racing Australia Members and will be adopted by all states.
HRNSW would like to inform trainers of an important rule amendment that will be in effect from 1 July 2015.
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(1) A person shall not within one (1) clear day of the commencement of a race administer or cause to be administered an injection to a horse nominated for that race.
(2) For the purposes of this Rule, one (1) clear day means the twenty four (24) hour period from 12.01 a.m. to 12 midnight.
(3) A person who fails to comply with sub-rule (1) is guilty of an offence.
For the sake of clarity, one clear day means if a horse is racing on Friday, the last time it can have an injection is Wednesday. Giving a horse an injection anytime of the morning, day or night on Thursday (if racing Friday) is an offence.
While attention is drawn to all of the amendments, the introduction of a new rule at Part 12, relating to administering substances by injection is particularly highlighted given its obvious impact on trainers, owners and veterinarians.
Click here to view the full amendments to the Australian Harness Racing Rules.
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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To arrange an interview or for further information please contact:
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Name:
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Greg Hayes
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Media Manager
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Phone:
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(02) 9722 6600
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Email:
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ghayes@hrnsw.com.au
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