Coronavirus (COVID-19) - Trials

30 March 2020
Logo

A number of changes have been made in regards to trials in NSW at least until the end of the current racing season (31 August 2020).

 

  • All clubs will be permitted to conduct trials.
  • No trials to be conducted before April 1 2020.
  • Only horses needing to Qualify, Re-Qualify or that haven’t had a race start in 3 months are permitted to trial.
  • Green trials can be conducted, horses will need to be Named and Unqualified. Each horse will only be permitted to contest 2 green trials. Nominations for green trials will need to be made via HarnessWeb.
  • Nominations for trials and green trials will close at 10.30am 2 days prior to the trials at which time trainers will need to notify drivers and any stablehands attending. Stablehands are to be added to the comments box when nominating.
  • The same Bio Security measures will be place for trails as Race Meetings including thecompletion of the Infectious Disease Declaration.
  • Essential staff, Trainers Drivers and Stablehands only permitted on Course.
  • Licensees will need to produce their current license to gain access to the race course.
  • If a club does not comply with any conditions including the HRNSW trial policy, their approval to conduct trials will be reviewed.

Contact the racing office can be via email racing@hrnsw.com.au Or by phone 1300 797 539

 

Related News

17 May 2026
Kingman crowned 2025 NSW Horse of the Year
Grand Circuit star Kingman has been named the 2025 Gallagher New South Wales Horse of the Year. The prestigious honour, determined by a panel of harness racing media representatives, was presented at the Gallagher Harness Racing New South Wales Annual Awards at Menangle Country Club on Sunday. Bred and...
17 May 2026
Sweet Ideal victory highlights Terang connection
The close-knit Terang harness racing fraternity was evident after talented mare Sweet Ideal took out the IRT Pace on Saturday night. CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL STORY AT THETROTS.COM.AU
17 May 2026
Ashwood lands double in Launceston
Brighton trainer Paul Ashwood took two horses to Launceston on Friday night, and he ended up preparing a winning double with Alot Like Pendles and McMayhem. Both winners were driven by Rohan Hillier, with the pair starting at short odds and proving too strong in their respective races. Alot Like Pendles...
17 May 2026
Rattray heads south with consistent pair
Kent Rattray will make the trip from his north-eastern base at Lietinna to Hobart on Sunday night, confident his two runners can be competitive “despite striking strong races.” Rattray has Colby Sanz (pictured) in the Fehlbergs Produce Sprint Lane Pace (2090m), with John Walters to take the...
16 May 2026
Grimson's bold Queensland plans with Mistress
CHAMPION mare Captains Mistress’ Queensland campaign just got a lot bigger. The Chariots Of Fire winner is poised to target three major races, including the $1 million Ladbrokes Inter Dominion final, during June and July. Speaking on SEN’s Giddy Up with Gareth show, trainer Jason Grimson...
Click for more