Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Result of Testing

27 March 2020
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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

 

 

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