Retention Facility - Upcoming feature faces

Harness Racing New South Wales advises that it will utilise HRNSW Retention Facilities for all horses, including emergencies, entered in the following Group 1 races to be conducted at Tabcorp Park Menangle on Sunday 28 February 2016:

SEW Eurodrive Miracle Mile

Coca-Cola Amatil NSW Derby

Form 700 NSW Oaks

Cordina Chicken Farms Ladyship Mile

Horses entered in the SEW Eurodrive Miracle Mile will be housed within the HRNSW Retention Facility and must be presented at the facility prior to 1pm on Thursday 25 February 2016.

Horses entered in the Coca-Cola Amatil NSW Derby, Form 700 NSW Oaks and the Cordina Chicken Farms Ladyship Mile will be housed in separate barns within the HRNSW Training Facility and must be presented at the facility prior to 12 midday on Friday 26 February 2016.

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.

If you have any questions please contact the Integrity Department of HRNSW.

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.

To arrange an interview or for further information please contact:

Reid Sanders