NSW: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Restrictions - Nominations for Race Meetings in Hunter and Western Regio

16 August 2021
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Having considered the specific Local Government Area (LGA) lockdowns that were in place prior to the latest NSW Government lockdown of regional and rural NSW that became effective from 5pm on Saturday 14 August 2021, HRNSW advises of restrictions in relation to nominations for the following race meetings:

WESTERN REGION

Dubbo           20 August 2021

As a result of the NSW Government lockdown of the Dubbo LGA, the meeting scheduled for Dubbo on Friday 20 August 2021 has been transferred to Bathurst.

Nominations for this Bathurst harness meeting will not be accepted from Trainers who reside in the Dubbo LGA lockdown zone.

Bathurst        25 August 2021

Nominations for this Bathurst harness meeting will not be accepted from Trainers who reside in the Dubbo LGA lockdown zone.

HUNTER REGION

Newcastle     20 August 2021

Nominations for this Newcastle harness meeting will only be accepted from Trainers who reside in the Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Maitland, Port Stephens, Cessnock, Dungog, Singleton and Muswellbrook LGA’s lockdown zone.

Tamworth     26 August 2021        

Nominations for this Tamworth harness meeting will only be accepted from Trainers who reside north of the Newcastle, Lake Macquarie, Maitland, Port Stephens, Cessnock, Dungog, Singleton and Muswellbrook LGA’s lockdown zone.

Any enquiries should be directed to HRNSW Stewards on (02) 9722 6655.

HRNSW management reminds all industry participants of the available industry support program.

 

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