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

5 September 2026
Horatius Speculo set for Hobart return
Tasmanian drivers premiership leader Dylan Ford is looking forward to what lies ahead this preparation for four-year-old Art Major entire Horatius Speculo, which kicks off in the Smithawards Pace (2579m) at Hobart’s Ladbrokes Park Elwick on Sunday afternoon. The Tammy Langley-trained Horatius Speculo...
4 September 2026
Golden Fire can be 'dangerous' late
As long as Golden Fire has some petrol left in the tank late, she should be in the mix in the Mares Open Pace over 1660 metres at Albion Park on Saturday night. The six-year-old brings good form to the $20,770 race, winning three of her past four starts for Graham Dwyer after finishing third in the Group...
2 September 2026
TAB Eureka favourite returns to racing
TAB Eureka favourite Loucasso makes his long awaited racetrack return at Menangle on Saturday night. New trainer-driver Seaton Grima said the boom three-year-old was “as good as I can have” ahead of his first start since winning the Group 2 Breeders Crown 2YO final last December when trained...
1 September 2026
Nominations Open for Australia's Richest Two-Year-Old Futurity Series
Nominations are now open for the Pearl and Diamond Classic Series, providing owners across Australia and New Zealand with the opportunity to compete for $600,000 in feature race prizemoney across their horse's two and three-year-old seasons. Open to current yearlings (foaled in 2024/25), regardless...
1 September 2026
Hewitt mourns the loss of Hollywood Strip
AUSTRALIA’S champion three-year-old pacer Hollywood Strip has been euthanized after suffering another massive injury blow. Trainer Brad Hewitt was choking back tears as he confirmed the news with the “best and most beautiful pacer you could ever train.” Hollywood Strip, a winner of...
Click for more