HRNSW will conduct seven ‘road shows’ across New South Wales in the next month to update participants and interested parties about the handicapping and programming changes that have been undertaken. CEO John Dumesny has confirmed HRNSW Board members and other key staff will be in attendance to explain the outcomes and answer questions arising from the review’s results.
“The key objective into the review of handicapping and programming policy was to increase revenue returned to the harness industry through the creation of competitive racing,” Dumesny said.
“The review was basically broken into three parts or ‘phases’, it is vital for participants to understand the results and ask any questions they may have and the best way to give people the chance to do this is by convening meetings across New South Wales.”
Scheduled Road Shows will be conducted at:
- Monday May 11th WAGGA – 7pm Wagga Showground
- Monday May 18th PEAK HILL – 7pm Peak Hill Golf Club
- Tuesday May 19th BATHURST – 7pm Bathurst Paceway
- Sunday May 24th MENANGLE – Midday Tabcorp Park Menangle
- Thursday May 28th TAMWORTH– 7pm Tamworth Showground
- Monday June 1st NEWCASTLE– 7pm Newcastle International Paceway
- Wednesday June 3rd PENRITH– 6pm Penrith Paceway
“Road shows were conducted last year to explain why there needed to be change to handicapping in NSW, a system was implemented in an attempt to decrease odds on favourites, create competitive racing and increase field sizes.”
“HRNSW can now provide the results from the review and explain what it means going forward, I would encourage anyone that has an interest to attend.”
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 31 racing clubs across the State. HRNSW is headed by an industry-appointed Board of Directors and is independent of Government.
– HRNSW Media