What’s the Point of Having an Extreme Heat Policy For Racing Animals if it’s Not Applied?

Forecast Temperature Above 38ºC Where the forecast or ambient temperature is 38ºC or above, the following welfare measures will be implemented: Stewards must take advice from the official veterinarian(s) in considering whether the health, safety and well-being of animals scheduled for racing can be assured if the race meeting proceeds or whether the program for […]

Why Ben Yole is Racing’s Equivalent of COVID-19 – And How the Authorities Can Stop it Spreading

The Controlling Body or Stewards may reject a nomination without assigning any reason Australian Harness Racing Rule 23(1)(13) As you can see above, the principal racing authorities in each State – HRNSW, HRV, HRSA, RWAA and Racing QLD or the QRIC – and/or the Stewards in each of those jurisdictions has the right to reject […]

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