Corona Virus Update (COVID-19) - Important Announcement

23 March 2020
Logo

Important announcement - The Government today advised that racing (all three codes) will continue in NSW. Protocols in place and those that will be introduced must be strictly followed. Hygiene and the reporting of potential illness must be absolute and there must be a zero risk approach adopted for the health and welfare of stakeholders. I thank you all for your compliance to date which MUST continue to be followed so that harness racing can continue as an essential industry and activity in NSW.

John Dumesny
Chief Executive.

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 an industry-appointed Board of Directors and is independent of Government.

 

Related News

24 June 2026
Jess to take star duo north for Queensland carnival
The Myrniong trainer is no stranger to travel with a list of stars over the years and Tubbs confirmed a Queensland raid next week with two her best in her current stable, Tracy The Jet and Fighter Command. CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY
24 June 2026
Wharton: New regime at Victorian breeders body
Prominent Ballarat breeder-owner Steve Dickson has been elected as the new interim President of Harness Breeders Victoria, the august body that represents breeders and studmasters in the State. CLICK HERE TO READ THE FULL STORY AT THETROTS.COM.AU
24 June 2026
LISTEN: Dan and Rob preview Girls Night Out meeting
Thanks to the support of the Flying Horse Entertainment Venue, Dan Mielicki and Rob Auber preview the Girls Night Out meeting at Bray Raceway. CLICK HERE TO LISTEN TO THE PODCAST
24 June 2026
Thorn's roller-coaster week
IT has been a mixed week for NSW trainer David Thorn. The immediate racing future of his brilliant filly Senses, a half-sister to champions Leap To Fame and Swayzee, is in limbo with an injury setback. Thorn hopes a bone scan today will give a clearer picture and that the injury is only muscle related....
24 June 2026
GOODFORM – Bronte's best at Bendigo Wednesday
Bronte Nieuwenburg has done the form for Bendigo’s competitive card on Wednesday night. Race 1: OVERVIEW: A competitive trot opens a big 10-race card at Bendigo. KYVALLEY MICHAEL (10) is a smart trotter on his day and has the best sectional times in this event. He hit the line well in a stronger...
Click for more