NSW: COVID-19 Update

04 January 2021
Logo

Effective immediately, the following conditions have been implemented by the HRNSW COVID-19 Management Team and must strictly be followed by members of the Harness Racing Industry so as to minimise risk within the industry.

Face Masks

  • All Licensed persons and essential staff are reminded that face masks are compulsory and MUST be worn under the following circumstances.

 

- At all stages when positioned within the stabling area. (Owners and members of the public will also be subject of this condition)

- During Sample collection (Pre and Post Race);

- When attending a Steward’s room;

- When attending a Driver’s change room/bathroom;

- At any other time as directed by HRNSW Stewards or Integrity Staff.

Licensed Persons are strictly reminded that face masks should not be shared between individuals.

Greater Sydney Area

  • The restrictions on persons who resides or have visited the northern area of the Northern Beaches or have been in an identified Sydney hot spot in the past 14 days remains. Any person in these categories are ordered NOT to attend race meetings or training establishments until Government advice is provided that the situation has been resolved.

Separation of Participants and Patrons

  • Tabcorp Park Menangle, Penrith and Newcastle will continue to have separation between licensed participants and members of the public. This will remain in place until further notice.  

QR Codes

  • The Service NSW QR Code recording system will be introduced at all race meetings in NSW for entry to all persons.

 

Related News

10 October 2025
The Locomotive steaming towards a return
GLOBETROTTING Aussie star The Locomotive is nearing a racetrack return. Trainer-driver Brad Hewitt said the 2024 Inter Dominion champion was on target to race late next month. The plan is to build towards the big trotting races in Victoria early next year, headed by the Great Southern Star. The Locomotive...
9 October 2025
McCarthy's Melton hopes
CHAMPION driver Luke McCarthy makes the first of two Melton raids on Saturday night. The Cobbitty-based horseman brings his young star Hesitate back to where he began his career for a heat of the Victoria Derby. McCarthy has also been snapped-up by fellow NSW trainer Jason Grimson to drive his three...
9 October 2025
Ajay Volstead's star on the rise
With all the excitement surrounding the recent QBRED Triad race night, it’s easy to forget about some of the stars who were missing - and there were quite a few names on that list. There’s one name that stands above all others and, given what’s just around the corner, it’s timely...
9 October 2025
Burning Questions: Andy, Aaron, Dan and TOC crack open a super Melton meeting
Andy Gath, Aaron Dunn, Dan Mielicki and Tim O'Connor join forces on Burning Questions to preview the stacked Saturday night card from Melton Entertainment Park, which includes heats of the Victoria Derby and Victoria Oaks. CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE FULL EPISODE
9 October 2025
Sanderson to partner Bay Of Biscay in Smoken Up, Victoria Cup
Top young Victorian driver Ryan Sanderson has landed the most wanted drive in harness racing. CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY AT THETROTS.COM.AU
Click for more