Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Result of Testing

27 March 2020
Logo

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) is the controlling body for harness racing in New South Wales with responsibility for commercial and regulatory management of the industry including 33 racing clubs across the State.  HRNSW is headed by a Government appointed Board of Directors which is independent of Government.

For further information on this matter contact:
Integrity Manager Michael Prentice or Chairman of Stewards Grant Adams
 mprentice@hrnsw.com.au (02) 9722 6600
gadams@hrnsw.com.au (02) 9722 6600

 

 

Related News

1 November 2026
Dandy Patch triumph highlights Langley's big night
Brighton trainer Tammy Langley dominated Saturday night’s feature race meeting at Hobart’s Ladbrokes Park Elwick, preparing four winners, including the $75,000 Woodlands Stud Dandy Patch Final (2090m) with Bettor Than Ready ($4.00), one of two Group 2 features on the card. Drawing inside...
1 November 2026
Here come the Aussies ...
WONDER mare Captains Mistress kick-starts a stellar Aussie raid on New Zealand’s richest races when she tackles Monday's Kaikoura Cup. Despite trying standing-start racing for the first time and drawing the outside barrier, Captains Mistress is $1.30 favourite for the $NZ60,000 race at one...
1 November 2026
TAB Eureka big guns shine
THIS is going to be some sort of $1.5 million TAB Eureka. Loucasso and Double Lou showed why they were the first two runners locked in for the Menangle feature on November 21 with sparkling Menangle wins last night. The pair were dominant in their Group 1 NSW Breeders Challenge finals. Read more
1 November 2026
Im Stealthy's stunning win give Hall Sr his seventh WA Derby
GARY Hall Sr is in the twilight of his stellar career, but he keeps unearthing stars. Untapped Kiwi-bred gelding Im Stealthy gave the champion trainer his seventh Group 1 WA Derby win at Gloucester Park last night. It was a stunning display after sitting parked throughout and humbling a strong field....
1 November 2026
How the TAB Eureka has rapidly evolved
Courtesy of Harness Racing Update IT is fascinating how mindsets can change. Wind the clock back to the inaugural running of the world’s richest pacing race, the TAB Eureka, and the calls were loud and plentiful saying a three-year-old would never win the race. The TAB Eureka, which now carries...
Click for more