Retention Facilities – Miracle Mile & NSW Derby

03 March 2025
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HARNESS Racing New South Wales advises that it will utilise HRNSW Retention Facilities for all horses, including emergencies, entered in the Garrard’s Miracle Mile and the Slingsby Holdings NSW Derby Final to be conducted at Tabcorp Park Menangle on Saturday 8 March 2025.

Horses entered in those races will be housed within HRNSW Retention Facilities and must be presented at the facilities prior to 12 midday on Thursday 6 March 2025.

All trainers with horses entered for these races will be notified by HRNSW of the requirements for presentation of their respective horses at the retention facilities. Horses will remain under the supervision of HRNSW until released to the raceday stables 2 hours prior to the race.

 

To arrange an interview or for further information please contact:

Name:

Michael Prentice                           Clint Bentley

Position:

Integrity Manager                           Chairman of Stewards

Phone:

(02) 9722 6600                               (02) 9722 6628

Email:

mprentice@hrnsw.com.au              cbentley@hrnsw.com.au             

 

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