News Article - Australian Harness Racing

HRA Industry Notice - Sire Summary due 31 March 2023

07 March 2023

HRA reminds studmasters that sire summary notifications for the 2022 / 2023 breeding season are due to your relevant state by 31 March 2023.

Record of services can be notified via harnessweb, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week until Friday 31 March 2023.

Recent changes to breeding rules including stallion limits can be found here Australian Harness Racing Rules - Index

For more information contact your state registrar.

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