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HARNESS TASMANIAN HARNESS RACING CALENDAR AUG - SEP 20
2 Tasmanian Harness Racing Calendar | Aug - Sep 2020 1
CONTENTS
IMPORTANT UPDATES
Notice re changes to the Racing Season & Feature Races 2
From the CEO’s Desk 3
FEATURE STORIES
Ricky Duggan notches up 1700 wins 4-5
2020 Botra Race Series - meet the drivers 6-7
PROGRAMME INFORMATION
Racing programme [including feature race & 2YO Sweepstake conditions] 8-17
Programme conditions 18
Programme abbreviations 19
5k Yearling Sale Bonus information 19
How to nominate for trials 20
Race day trial conditions 21
2020-2021 Harness Race Dates 22
INDUSTRY INFORMATION
Tasracing Harness Race Programming Guidelines 23-25
Work Health & Safety Information 27
Covid-19 Safe Standard Operating Procedures 28-43
INDUSTRY CONTACTS
Industry Contacts including: Tasracing, the Office of Racing 44-45
Integrity, novice drivers listing, clubs & associations.
Members of the Board: Gene Phair [Chairman],
Tasracing Helen Galloway [Vice Chairperson], Danny McCarthy, David Garnier,
Ladbrokes Park Elwick Joel Wallace, Michael Gordon, Robyn Whishaw
2-6 Goodwood Rd
Glenorchy TAS 7010 Chief Executive Officer | Paul Eriksson
Telephone: Racing Operations Manager | Liam Swan
(03) 6212 9333 Publication Design | Ronnell Zanotti
Racing Media Manager | Peter Staples
Programme Information | Peter Wesley, Angela Barrett
External Contributors:
Photography | Stacey Lear Photography
Editorial | Duncan Dornauf
2 Tasmanian Harness Racing Calendar | Aug - Sep 2020
From the
IMPORTANT UPDATE
FEATURE RACE NOTICE
SIRES STAKES CEO's
The extension to the season is for the current 2019/20 racing season only and does not alter
DESK
the breeding season. From a racing perspective, all Standardbreds will keep their current age
through to 31 December 2020.
With the 20/21 race dates now finalised the dates for the upcoming Sires Stakes have been
confirmed:
Evicus Heats Sunday 11/10/2020 Hobart 2YO Tasbred Fillies
Evicus Final Sunday 25/10/2020 Hobart 2YO Tasbred Fillies The last several months have been been extremely pleased to see strong
Dandy Patch Heats Sunday 11/10/2020 Hobart 2YO Tasbred Colts & Geldings incredibly challenging for harness customer uptake of our harness product
Dandy Patch Final Sunday 25/10/2020 Hobart 2YO Tasbred Colts & Geldings racing. nationally since racing resumed. Our
2YO Series – For foals born 2017 broadcast and digital audiences, along
As the only state in Australia to close with wagering turnover suggest our
Globe Derby Heats Sunday 1/11/2020 Launceston 3YO Tasbred Colts & Geldings racing due to Covid-19 it was very customers missed Tassie pacing as
Globe Derby Final Sunday 8/11/2020 Launceston 3YO Tasbred Colts & Geldings frustrating for all of us at Tasracing to much as we did!
Bandbox Heats Sunday 1/11/2020 Launceston 3YO Tasbred Fillies see our interstate competitors continue
Bandbox Final Sunday 8/11/2020 Launceston 3YO Tasbred Fillies to race while we were closed down. I’m pleased to present this harness
3YO Series – For foals born 2016 racing calendar to you. It signals the
I’d like to express my appreciation start of a new beginning for everyone
Raider Stakes Heat* Sunday 25/10/2020 Hobart 4YO Tasbred Entires & Geldings to each and every person involved as we re-build the momentum in our
Raider Stakes Heat* Sunday 8/11/2020 Launceston 4YO Tasbred Entires & Geldings in harness racing in Tasmania for industry.
Raider Stakes Final Sunday 15/11/2020 Devonport 4YO Tasbred Entires & Geldings your patience, understanding and
Granny Smith Heat* Sunday 25/10/2020 Hobart 4YO Tasbred Fillies & Mares commitment to the code during our I strongly believe we can work together
Granny Smith Heat* Sunday 8/11/2020 Launceston 4YO Tasbred Fillies & Mares Covid-19 closure. to grow the harness code into a stronger
Granny Smith Final Sunday 15/11/2020 Devonport 4YO Tasbred Fillies & Mares position than pre Covid-19.
4YO Series – For foals born 2015 It was wonderful to see harness
* Winner of a heat will be unable to contest another heat racing return to the track after 10 I look forward to seeing you at the track.
weeks on Sunday 14 June. I’ve also
All heats and finals will be Manual Field Selection.
Conditions as per the general conditions for races conducted as heats and final/consolation:
https://dpipwe.tas.gov.au/Documents/Harness%20-%20Handicapping%20Schedule.pdf Paul Eriksson
Chief Executive
Officer
Liam Swan Tasracing
Racing Operations Manager
17th July 2020
4 Tasmanian Harness Racing Calendar | Aug - Sep 2020 Features 5
A CUT ABOVE THE REST
1700 winners - This latest outstanding
achievement from the multi-premiership
winning driver is a cut above the rest.
Story by Peter Staples
RICKY DUGGAN is no stranger to setting “It was also good to win on a horse that was
records having been one of the state’s best owned by Jamie Cockshutt and Barry Cooper
reinsman for decades. who have been a massive support for me for
many years.”
But the latest outstanding achievement from
the multi-premiership winning driver is a cut Despite reaching such a milestone, Duggan
above the rest. says he could have reached that figure ages
ago had it not been for his preference not to
Duggan recently became the first to drive 1700
travel too far to drive in races.
winners and he celebrated the feat by waving
his whip to the crowd when he won aboard “I could have had a few more wins in the locker
Watchmylips for his great mate, astute trainer had I been prepared to travel all around the state
Rodney Ashwood. but I’m a bit of a home body at heart.”
There was, however, a twist to the record as Duggan has been associated with many of the
Watchmylips was officially his 1701st winner. state’s top horses – past and present.
It wasn’t until after Watchmylips’ victory that Kotare Kiwi was a superstar and Duggan
Duggan had a surprise winner added to his partnered him to many feature race wins and his
career tally owing to a positive swab being stablemate Mandasha also had above average
returned from the winner of a race in which ability as a young horse.
Duggan had placed second.
His time working with trainer-breeder Eric
Nevertheless, Duggan’s milestone remains Fleming also unearthed some stars that
set in cement and the way he feels there could included Shivermetimbers and in recent times
be another 500 wins left in him. his association with Cool Water Paddy is well
documented with that gelding winning nine on
“It was nice to bring up the 1,700, well we will
end.
claim it was, for Rodney as our family has been
great friends with his family for over 30-years,” Duggan has represented Tasmania multiple
Duggan said. times as a junior and senior driver and there are
few who could fill his shoes as a horseman.
“Our sons grew up together and are now
teaming up for wins in Victoria.” He admits that training could be a good way to
serve out his time in the industry.
Duggan was referring to his and Linda’s son
Josh and Rodney and Paige’s son Alex. “I reckon I’ could train if I decide to take that path.
Duggan has had the support of many owners “I wouldn’t have a big team, but training definitely
along the journey and the one (unofficially) interests me somewhere down the track.”
to set the record was with one of his loyal
ownership groups.
Ricky Duggan. Photograph: Stacey Lear
PREVIOUS WINNERS OF THE SERIES INCLUDE:
2020 BOTRA CLAIMING NOVICE DRIVERS SERIES 2019 - Matthew Cooper
The four-race series will be held in Launceston on Friday night, 21 August. 2018 – Conor Crook
The series was first held in 2012, with BOTRA sponsoring the series every 2017 – Brady Woods
year since its inception, and is restricted to Tasmanian licensed Claiming 2016 – Adrian Collins
Novice Drivers. 2015 – Lyarna Graham and Tim Yole
2014 – Samantha Freeman and Tim Yole
*All figures correct as at 20/07/20
2013 – Braden Howlett
Competitors selected to compete in this year’s series: 2012 – Craig Hayes
CONOR CROOK SAMANTHA GANGELL HANNAH VAN DONGEN TAYLOR FORD LACHLAN DAKIN ANDREW FREEMAN
A past winner of the series in Last seasons leading female Hannah finished in tenth Taylor has registered 85 career Lachlan had his first race Andrew drove his first win
2018, the NSW born driver now driver in Tasmania. So far this position on the states drivers winners in the sulky and has drive in March 2018 before aboard Hez The One in April
calls Tasmania home where he season she has driven 16 premiership last season with been driving in terrific form since driving his first winner in Au- last year. So far this season
has made an impact on the local winners but has registered 55 24 wins and 38 placings. The racing returned from the COVID gust that year aboard Goggo he has driven two winners
racing scene. He currently sits in placings. Gangell has recently Carrick based driver has already shutdown driving eight winners Gee Gee. Dakin drove six from limited opportunities. His
fourth spot on this seasons state taken out her trainers license started the 2019-2020 season including a treble in Hobart on 19 winners last season, and he biggest success to date was
drivers title. Crook is closing in and her first win as a trainer well with 22 winners which sees June. She also prepares a small is set to pass that total this on the Heath Woods trained
on his 100th career win in the in Burnie on 15 March with her sit at the top of the Female team of horses at Brighton with season. The Shallows in a heat of the
sulky, and he currently has 96 Navua Pixie. Drivers Premiership. 12 training wins to her credit. Youngbloods Challenge late
victories to his credit. last year.
BEN WOODSFORD CHARLIE CASTLES TROY MCDONALD SAM CLOTWORTHY GEORGIA HAYWARD MALCOM JONES
Ben hails from New Zealand and Continuing a strong family tra- A former Victorian driver who The newest driver to Tasmania’s The Scottsdale reinswoman Malcolm is another participant
had been gathering experience dition into the industry, Charlie now calls Tasmania home. Troy driving ranks, had his first race drive drove her first winner at odds continuing a strong family
in Australia from several leading is the sole north-west coast is the most successful driver in in mid-June. The New Zealand born of $101 when It Is A Glacier tradition. Jones spent a lot
stables before finding his way based competitor in this year’s the series with 115 winners to reinsman has worked for some of scored in Launceston in early of his early childhood on
to Tasmania last year. Ben had series. Charlie spent many his credit, 35 of those coming the countries leading thoroughbred February. She has gained King Island before moving to
his first race drive at Menangle weeks over the festive period this season. Some of his feature trainers including Gai Waterhouse, valuable experience through mainland Tasmania when his
in May 2016 aboard Big Bang with former Tasmanian train- wins this season include the Clinton McDonald and Anthony trainer Kent Rattray, and has parents returned home. Jones
Penny who gave him his first er-driver James Rattray at his Art Meeker Memorial Matron Cummings. The 24 year old drove also spent many months in drove his first winner aboard Mi
winner at Newcastle in August NSW base where she was Stakes in Hobart aboard El Jays Nancys Baby to victory at $41 in the past working for dual Inter Ju Dan on King Island earlier
2016. He has driven a total of 47 able to drive Joogle to victory Mystery, the Dash For Cash Hobart on 26 June which is his Dominion winning trainer this year.
wins through his career. at Canberra, plus multiple plac- in Devonport with Gotta Good only win in the sulky todate, but it James Rattray at his NSW
ings on the metropolitan and Reason and the Eric Reece certainly won’t be his last. stables.
provincial circuit.. Memorial with Capitallee.
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HOBART - FRIDAY 24 JULY 2020 (NIGHT SKY 2 MEETING) Nominations/Acceptances Close: 9:30am Wednesday 22nd July
CODE RATING CONDITIONS START DISTANCE DRAW STAKES RACE TITLE
EHC24072001 4YO & Older For horses with LT$ less than $15,000. NMC, NDC MS 2090 PBD/LT$ $5,500
EHC24072002 30 - 49 NMC, NDC. Tasbred horses first selected MS 1609 PBD/LT$ $5,500
EHC24072003 50 - 54 NMC, NDC MS 2090 PBD/LT$ $5,500
EHC24072004 55 - 59 MC, DC MS 2090 PBD/NR $5,500
EHC24072005 60 - 74 MC, DC MS 1609 PBD/NR $5,500
EHC24072006 75 - 84 MC, DC MS 2090 PBD/NR $5,500
EHC24072007 Claimer Claiming Price up to $10,000. NMC, NDC MS 2090 PBD/CLAIM $5,500
Race Fields Available: 5pm Wednesday 22nd July Drivers to be Notifed by 9:30am Thursday 23rd July
LAUNCESTON - SUNDAY 26 JULY 2020 (TWILIGHT SKY 1 MEETING) Nominations/Acceptances Close: 9:30am Tuesday 21st July PREMIER MEETING
LNC26072001 Maiden 2YO only. NMC, NDC MS 1680 RBD $10,000
LNC26072002 3YO For horses with NMT 2 LTW's. NMC, NDC MS 2200 PBD/LT$ $10,000
LNC26072003 40 - 53 NMC, NDC MS 2200 PBD/LTW $8,100
LNC26072004 50 - 59 Novice Drivers only. MC, NDC. MS 2200 PBD/NR $8,100
LNC26072005 54 - 56 NMC, NDC MS 1680 PBD/NR $8,100
LNC26072006 55 - 69 Mares Only. NMC, NDC MS 2200 PBD/LT$ $8,100
LNC26072007 57 - 69 MC, DC MS 2200 PBD/LT$ $8,100
LNC26072008 70 - 90 MC & DC For Barrier Purpose Only MS 2200 PBD/NR $8,100
Race Fields Available: 5pm Tuesday 21st July Drivers to be Notifed by 9:30am Thursday 23rd July
HOBART - SUNDAY 2 AUGUST 2020 (TWILIGHT SKY 1 MEETING) Nominations/Acceptances Close: 9:30am Tuesday 28th July PREMIER MEETING
EHC02082001 3YO Maiden. NMC, NDC. MS 2090 RBD $10,000
EHC02082002 30 - 49 NMC, NDC. MS 2090 PBD/LT$ $8,100
EHC02082003 50 - 53 NMC, NDC. MS 2090 PBD/NR $8,100
EHC02082004 54 - 56 MC, DC. MS 2090 PBD/NR $8,100
EHC02082005 57 - 59 MC, DC. MS 2090 PBD/NR $8,100
EHC02082006 60 - 65 MC, DC. MS 2090 PBD/$L6 $8,100
EHC02082007 66 - 75 MC & DC for barrier draw purposes only MS 2090 PBD/NR $8,100
Conditioned Handicap. Upto NR85 Ft, NR86-90 10m, NR91-95 20m,
EHC02082008 Open SS 2090 RBD $8,100
NR96+ 30m. NMC, NDC.
EHC02082009 Open Trot Cond Handicap. Upto 60 ft, 61-70 10m, 71-80 20m, 81+ 30m. MC, DC. SS 2090 RBD $6,800
Race Fields Available: 5pm Tuesday 28th July Drivers to be Notifed by 9:30am Thursday 30th July
BOTRA CLAIMING NOVICE DRIVERS SERIES
DON’T MISS IT !
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LAUNCESTON - FRIDAY 7 AUGUST 2020 (NIGHT SKY 2 MEETING) Nominations/Acceptances Close: 9:30am Wednesday 5th August
CODE RATING CONDITIONS START DISTANCE DRAW STAKES RACE TITLE
LNC07082001 3YO A/E 4YO & Older. For horses with LTE less than $25k. NMC, NDC. MS 2200 PBD/L$ $8,100
LNC07082002 3YO & Older For Fillies & Mares with NMT 2 LTW's. 3YO's selected first. NMC, NDC. MS 2200 PBD/LTW $5,500
LNC07082003 30 - 49 NMC, NDC. MS 1680 PBD/NR $5,500
LNC07082004 50 - 55 NMC, NDC. MS 2200 PBD/NR $5,500
LNC07082005 56 - 64 MC, DC. MS 2200 PBD/NR $5,500
LNC07082006 65 - 79 MC, DC. MS 2200 PBD/NR $5,500
LNC07082007 Claimer Claiming Price up to $12,000. NMC, NDC MS 2200 PBD/CLAIM $6,800
Race Fields Available: 5pm Wednesday 5th August Drivers to be Notifed by 9:30am Thursday 6th August
HOBART - SUNDAY 9 AUGUST 2020 (TWILIGHT SKY 1 MEETING) Nominations/Acceptances Close: 9:30am Tuesday 4th August PREMIER MEETING
EHC09082001 2YO Maiden. NMC, NDC. +$5K Yearling Sale Bonus to eligible horses. MS 1609 RBD $10,000
EHC09082002 30 - 50 3YO's selected first. NMC, NDC. MS 2090 PBD/LTW $8,100
EHC09082003 51 - 54 MC, NDC. MS 2090 PBD/NR $8,100
For horses which have been in the stable prior to 1 April 2020 of a trainer
EHC09082004 50 - 59 MS 2090 PBD/NR $8,100 Trainers Encouragement Pace
who trained 10 or less winners this season. MC, DC.
EHC09082005 55 - 64 MC, DC. MS 2090 PBD/NR $8,100
EHC09082006 65 - 74 MC, DC for barrier draw purposes only. MS 2090 PBD/NR $8,100
EHC09082007 75 - 79 MC, NDC. MS 2090 PBD/NR $8,100
EHC09082008 Open Free-To-All. NMC, NDC MS 2090 PBD/LTW $8,100
Race Fields Available: 5pm Tuesday 4th August Drivers to be Notifed by 9:30am Thursday 6th August
LAUNCESTON - SUNDAY 16 AUGUST 2020 (TWILIGHT SKY 1 MEETING) Nominations/Acceptances Close: 9:30am Tuesday 11th August PREMIER MEETING
LNC16082001 2YO For horses with NMT 1 TSW MS 1680 PBD/LTW $10,000
LNC16082002 3YO Maiden. NMC, NDC. MS 2200 RBD $10,000
LNC16082003 30 - 49 NMC, NDC. MS 2200 PBD/LT$ $8,100
LNC16082004 50 - 54 NMC, NDC. Tasbred selected first. MS 2200 PBD/SEX $8,100
LNC16082005 55 - 59 MC, DC. MS 2200 PBD/NR $8,100
LNC16082006 55 - 59 MC, NDC. Concession Drivers Only. MS 2200 PBD/NR $8,100
LNC16082007 60 - 69 MC, DC. MS 2200 PBD/NR $8,100
LNC16082008 70 - 84 NMC, NDC. MS 2200 PBD/LTW $8,100
LNC16082009 Open Mares Discretionary Handicap. A/E 4YO & Older Entires & Geldings. NMC, NDC. SS 2200 PBD/SEX $8,100
Race Fields Available: 5pm Tuesday 11th August Drivers to be Notifed by 9:30am Thursday 13th August
BOTRA CLAIMING NOVICE DRIVERS SERIES
DON’T MISS IT !
12 Tasmanian Harness Racing Calendar | Aug - Sep 2020 Programme information 13 LAUNCESTON - FRIDAY 21 AUGUST 2020 (NIGHT SKY 2 MEETING) Nominations/Acceptances Close: 9:30am Wednesday 19th August LNC21082001 30 - 49 NMC, DC for barrier draw purposes only. MS 1680 PBD/LTW $5,500 LNC21082002 50 - 53 NMC, NDC. Penalty Exempt Race MS 2200 PBD/NR $5,500 BOTRA Concession Driver Heat LNC21082003 54 - 59 NMC, NDC. Penalty Exempt Race MS 2200 PBD/NR $5,500 BOTRA Concession Driver Heat LNC21082004 60 - 64 MC, NDC. Penalty Exempt Race MS 2200 PBD/LTW $5,500 BOTRA Concession Driver Heat LNC21082005 65 - 79 MC, NDC. Penalty Exempt Race MS 2200 PBD/LT$ $5,500 BOTRA Concession Driver Heat LNC21082006 Open NMT 1 LTW. NMC, NDC. MS 2200 PBD/LT$ $5,500 LNC21082007 Claimer Up to $5,000 Claiming Price - Front, 10m per $1,000 claiming price. MC, DC. SS 2200 RBD $6,800 Race Fields Available: 5pm Wednesday 19th August Drivers to be Notifed by 9:30am Thursday 20th August HOBART - SUNDAY 23 AUGUST 2020 (TWILIGHT SKY 1 MEETING) Nominations/Acceptances Close: 9:30am Tuesday 18th August PREMIER MEETING EHC23082001 2YO Fillies. NMC, NDC. MS 1609 RBD $12,000 Blue Bonnet EHC23082002 3YO For horses with NMT 1 TSW. Fillies drawn first. MS 2090 PBD/TSW $10,000 EHC23082003 45 - 53 NMC, NDC MS 2090 PBD/NR $8,100 EHC23082004 54 - 64 Colts & Geldings. NMC, NDC. MS 2090 PBD/NR $8,100 EHC23082005 54 - 64 Fillies & Mares. NMC, NDC. MS 2090 PBD/NR $8,100 EHC23082006 65 - 74 MC, DC. MS 2090 PBD/NR $8,100 EHC23082007 75 - 84 MC, DC. MS 2090 PBD/$L6 $8,100 EHC23082008 Open Trot Cond Handicap. Upto 60 ft, 61-70 10m, 71-80 20m, 81+ 30m. NMC, NDC. SS 2090 RBD $6,800 Race Fields Available: 5pm Tuesday 18th August Drivers to be Notifed by 9:30am Thursday 20th August HOBART - SUNDAY 30 AUGUST 2020 (TWILIGHT SKY 1 MEETING NNominations/Acceptances Close: 9:30am Tuesday 25th August PREMIER MEETING EHC30082001 3YO Maiden. A/E 4YO & Older Maidens. NMC, NDC. MS 2090 RBD $10,000 EHC30082002 30 - 50 For horses with NMT 3 LTW. NMC, NDC. MS 2090 PBD/LTW $8,100 EHC30082003 51 - 59 For horses with LTE less than $25k. NMC, NDC. MS 2090 PBD/NR $8,100 EHC30082004 51 - 55 MC, NDC. MS 2090 PBD/LTW $8,100 EHC30082005 56 - 59 MC, DC. MS 2090 PBD/LTW $8,100 EHC30082006 60 - 69 MC, DC. MS 2090 PBD/LTW $8,100 EHC30082007 70 - 79 MC, DC. MS 2090 PBD/LTW $8,100 EHC30082008 Open Free-To-All. NMC, NDC. MS 2090 PBD/LT$ $8,100 Race Fields Available: 5pm Tuesday 1st September Drivers to be Notifed by 9:30am Thursday 3rd September LAUNCESTON - SUNDAY 6 SEPTEMBER 2020 (TWILIGHT SKY 1 MEETING) Nominations/Acceptances Close: 9:30am Tuesday 1st September PREMIER MEETING LNC06092001 2YO Manual Field Selection. NMC, NDC. +$5K Yearling Sale Bonus to eligible horses. MS 1680 RBD $15,000 Golden Slipper LNC06092002 3YO For horses with NMT 1 LTW. NMC, NDC MS 2200 PBD/LTW $10,000 LNC06092003 30 - 50 NMC, NDC. MS 2200 PBD/LT$ $8,100 LNC06092004 51 - 55 MC, NDC. MS 2200 PBD/NR $8,100 LNC06092005 56 - 60 MC, DC. MS 2200 PBD/NR $8,100 LNC06092006 61 - 67 MC, DC. MS 2200 PBD/NR $8,100 LNC06092007 68 - 77 MC, DC. MS 2200 PBD/NR $8,100 LNC06092008 Open Discretionary Handicap. NMC, NDC. SS 2200 RBD $8,100 LNC06092009 Open Trot Discretionary Handicap. NMC, NDC. SS 2200 RBD $6,800 Race Fields Available: 5pm Tuesday 1st September Drivers to be Notifed by 9:30am Thursday 3rd September
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HOBART - SUNDAY 13 SEPTEMBER 2020 (TWILIGHT SKY 1 MEETING) ** Nominations/Acceptances Close: 9:30am Tuesday 8th September PREMIER MEETING
CODE RATING CONDITIONS START DISTANCE DRAW STAKES RACE TITLE
EHC13092001 2YO Colts & Geldings. NMC, NDC. Manual Field Selection. Sweepstakes MS 1609 PBD/LT$ $8,100 Sweepstakes Heats x 2
Heats. Final TTC 27/9/20 (to be divided with sufficient noms)
EHC13092002 2YO Fillies. Sweepstakes Heats. NMC, NDC. Manual Field Selection. Final MS 1609 PBD/LT$ $8,100 Sweepstakes Heats x 2
TTC 27/9/20 (to be divided with sufficient noms)
EHC13092003 3YO & Older Maiden - Concession Drivers only MS 2090 PBD/$L6 $8,100 David Medhurst Memorial Pace
EHC13092004 30 - 70 To be divided into a minimum of 3 and maximum of 5 races dependant on MS 1609 PBD/LT$ $8,100
Sweepstakes Heats. NMC, NDC.
EHC13092005 Claimer Claiming Price up to $12,000. MC, DC. MS 2090 PBD/CLAIM $6,800
Race Fields Available: 5pm Tuesday 8th September Drivers to be Notifed by 9:30am Thursday 10th September
** CONDITIONS – BLOCK NOMINATIONS – 13 SEPTEMBER
The 30 to 70 national ratings nominations will be divided into between 3 - 5 races (dependent
on the Sweepstakes Heats). All races will be PBD/LT$.
The races will be formed as follows:
• The 13 horses with the highest rating will be selected as the fields for the first 2 YEAR-OLD SWEEPSTAKES 2019/2020
race.
• The horse with the lowest FSP from that 13 will be selected as an emergency The Tasmanian Trotting Club and Tasracing have altered the format of the 2 year-old sweepstakes
for the first race and will not be included as a starter in any race. for 2019/20 to ensure the ongoing future of the series and to continue to give 2 year old racing
opportunities to owners.
• The 13 horses with the next highest rating will be selected for the second race.
• The horse with the lowest FSP from that 13 will be selected as emergency for The series will include a final for both Colts and Fillies for a guaranteed Stake Level of $15,000.
the second race and will not be included as a starter in any race. Additional stake money will be added to the final dependant on the number of nominations
received.
• And so on until the specified number of races each with an emergency have
been selected. There will be heats scheduled for both sexes to be conducted on the 13/09/2020.
To determine fields when a horse is on the same National Rating The Final will be conducted on the 27/09/2020. All horses must compete in the heats, or
For selection in the field – the horse/s with the highest field selection points will be first selected qualification race if insufficient nominations for 2 heats, to be eligible for the final
and if still equal, then the horse with the Highest Lifetime Wins and then by a random draw. NOMINATION FEE FOR THE SERIES IS ONE PAYMENT OF $200.00. NOMINATIONS FOR THE
2019/20 SERIES ARE NOW CLOSED.
To determine the Emergency when multiple horses are on the same FSP
For selection as the emergency, if horses are on the same FSP the horse with the lowest · Two 2YO sweepstakes finals races, one for fillies and the other for colts and geldings, be
Lifetime Wins and if still equal then by random draw. scheduled at Hobart on the 27th September 2020.
If there are less than the required number of nominations received (including emergencies) · The stake money for each be will be $20,000.
to field the number of specified races then those horses shall be starters and nominations · Heats will be run for both divisions on the 13/09/2020 for sweepstakes eligible horses. Heats
will be extended with the remaining starters being selected from the extended nominations will be random barrier draw.
received from the highest rating down. The horses selected as starters will then be divided into · If insufficient nominations for 2 heats a qualification race will be run on the 13/09/2020. Barrier
the specified number of races from the highest rating down. The emergency named for each draw for this race will be PBD/LT$.
race will be a horse from the extended nominations with the highest rating (as defined above
· Finals will be conducted at Hobart on the 27th September 2020. Horses must have competed
for selection as a starter) within the ratings of the race formed. If there is not a horse
in the heats or qualification race to be eligible for the final. Barrier draw for the final will be
with a rating within the ratings of the race then the horse with the next highest rating
random barrier draw.
below the front of the race will be named the emergency and the front of the race will be
amended, but the field already formed will not be changed (apart from the inclusion of the Conditions may be altered by the committee of the Tasmanian Trotting Club and
emergency). Tasracing as required
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LAUNCESTON - SUNDAY 20 SEPTEMBER 2020 (TWILIGHT SKY 1 MEETING) Nominations/Acceptances Close: 9:30am Tuesday 15th September PREMIER MEETING
CODE RATING CONDITIONS START DISTANCE DRAW STAKES RACE TITLE
LNC20092001 2YO For horses with NMT 1 LTW. NMC, NDC MS 1680 PBD/LTW $10,000
LNC20092002 3YO & Older For horses with NMT 2 LTW. NMC, NDC. 3YO's drawn and selected first. MS 2200 PBD/LTW $8,100
LNC20092003 30 - 50 NMC, NDC. MS 2200 PBD/NR $8,100
For horses which have been in the stable prior to 1 April 2020 of a trainer
LNC20092004 50 - 59 MS 2200 PBD/NR $8,100 Trainers Encouragement Pace
who trained 10 or less winners this season. MC, DC.
LNC20092005 51 - 55 NMC, NDC. MS 2200 PBD/NR $8,100
LNC20092006 56 - 65 Fillies & Mares. NMC, DC. MS 2200 PBD/NR $8,100
LNC20092007 56 - 65 NMC, DC. MS 2200 PBD/NR $8,100
LNC20092008 66 - 75 MC, DC. MS 2200 PBD/NR $8,100
LNC20092009 Open Free-To-All. NMC, NDC MS 1609 PBD/LT$ $8,100
Race Fields Available: 5pm Tuesday 15th September Drivers to be Notifed by 9:30am Thursday 17th September
LHOBART - SUNDAY 27 SEPTEMBER 2020 (TWILIGHT SKY 1 MEETING) Nominations/Acceptances Close: 9:30am Tuesday 22nd September PREMIER MEETING
EHC27092001 2YO Colts & Geldings. Final Ex Heats TTC 13/9/20 MS 1609 RBD $20,000 Sweepstakes
EHC27092002 2YO Fillies. Final Ex Heats TTC 13/9/20 MS 1609 RBD $20,000 Sweepstakes
EHC27092003 3YO Maiden. A/E 4YO & Older Maidens. NMC, NDC. 3YO's selected first MS 2090 PBD/AGE/LT$ $10,000
EHC27092004 30 - 49 NMC, NDC. MS 2090 PBD/LTW $8,100
EHC27092005 50 - 55 NMC, NDC. MS 2090 PBD/LTW $8,100
EHC27092006 56 - 64 MC, DC. MS 2090 PBD/LTW $8,100
EHC27092007 65 - 74 MC, DC. MS 2090 PBD/LTW $8,100
EHC27092008 Open Trot Free-To-All. NMC, NDC. MS 2090 PBD/TS$ $6,800
EHC27092009 Claimer Up to $5,000 Claiming Price - Front, 10m per $1,000 claiming price. MC, DC. SS 2090 RBD $6,800
Race Fields Available: 5pm Tuesday 22nd September Drivers to be Notifed by 9:30am Thursday 24th September18 Tasmanian Harness Racing Calendar | Aug - Sep 2020 Programme information 19
PROGRAMME CONDITIONS PROGRAMME ABBREVIATIONS
Races Divided by Points Barrier Draw conditions may be combined – e.g. PBD/NR/SEX means a preferential barrier draw on
When races are divided by points (high and lower points divisions), the Unfulfilled Engagements rating points then a preferential barrier draw on sex (fillies and mares drawn first)
and Extended Races policies do not apply if the total number of acceptors is equal to, or less than, DC Driver Concessions apply
the combined field limits.
MC Mares Concessions apply
Claimers in Open Class Races
NDC No Driver Concessions apply
In order to provide claimers with a continuity of opportunities to race, they will be permitted to race
where “Also Eligible” conditions stipulate. NMC No Mares Concessions apply
Claimer eligibility will be determined by aligning the claiming price with the following RBD Random Barrier Draw
ratings points: PBD/$L6 Preferential Barrier Draw Drawn on Stakemoney won last 6 starts
Claiming Rating Points Claiming Rating Points PBD/CLAIM Preferential Barrier Draw Drawn on Claiming Price
Price Transition Price Transition
PBD/FSP Preferential Barrier Draw Drawn on Field Selection Points (Lowest points drawn first)
$1000 50 $6000 75
PBD/LT$ Preferential Barrier Draw Drawn on Stakemoney won in career
$2000 55 $7000 80
$3000 60 $8000 85 PBD/NR Preferential Barrier Draw Drawn on National Rating Points
$4000 65 $9000+ 90 PBD/Sex Preferential Barrier Draw on Sex (Fillies & mares drawn first)
$5000 70 PBD/TS$ Preferential Barrier Draw Drawn on Stakemoney won this season
Concessions will operate as per the Mares Concession and Novice Driver Concessions as LS$ Stakemoney won last season
approved from time to time. TSW Preferential Barrier Draw on number of wins this season
Claimers nominating for races under the “Also Eligible” clause shall be deemed eligible for the LTW Preferential Barrier Draw Drawn on number of lifetime wins
race if they meet the also eligible criteria and shall not be deemed to be nominating in advance of
TASBRED Tasbred horses drawn first
their rating. Claimers with a transition rating less than the front of the race shall be deemed to be
a rating of the front of the race.
If ballots are necessary, those horses eligible for the race by way of their claiming price shall be
first eliminated.
In races where the draw is (or is in part) a PBD/NR, horses eligible by way of their claiming price $5k Harness Yearling Sale bonus – Conditions
Monday 6 January 2020
shall be drawn at the end of each rating. For example, horses with a claiming price up to $5000
will be eligible for a 65 to 70 rating race if the conditions permit and horses with a claiming price up
Horses sold at the 2019 Harness Yearling Sale will be eligible to compete for a $5k bonus
to $4000 will be drawn after the 65 rating horses, but before the 66 rating horses and the horses
on advertised 2YO races.
with a claiming price of $5000 will be drawn after the 70 rating horses.
Waiver Any yearling passed in at the 2019 Harness Yearling Sale will be eligible for the bonus if a
Race meeting details in this publication are published on behalf of Tasracing and the Office of nomination fee of 10% of the reserve has been paid to Tasracing by COB on Friday 10th
Racing Integrity and reserve the right from time to time to alter the date of running, to make any January 2020.
alteration or modification to these races, to alter the sequence of races, to cancel the meeting or The $5k bonus on the specified races will be paid to the winner if it was sold at the 2019
any portion thereof, and to alter the time for taking entries, declaration of handicaps or acceptances,
Harness Yearling Sale.
and also the right to reject, at any time, any entry submitted to or for them.
All races programmed will be run according to the Tasmanian Rules of Racing and under the The bonus is payable to the winner only and a horse is only eligible to win one bonus.
Australian Handicapping Rules and the Handicapping Policies adopted by the Office of Racing If no horse eligible for the bonus competes in a specified race Tasracing may transfer that
Integrity unless specified in the conditions of the race. bonus to another advertised 2YO race.
Race programming details advertised in the Harness Calendar are correct at the time of
publishing. Please refer to Harness.org for updated programmes.20 Tasmanian Harness Racing Calendar | Aug - Sep 2020 Programme information 21
HOW TO NOMINATE FOR TRIALS RACE DAY TRIAL CONDITIONS
• Nominations to be lodged with the office of racing integrity either by fax nomination on 6336 2484 or by Harness Race Day trials will be held under the following conditions:
HarnessWeb. • A maximum of 3 Qualifying Trials
• Telephone nominations will only be accepted if the horse is stood down from the weekends meeting • First trial to commence 1 hour prior to Race 1
immediately prior to the trial date. • Nominations will close Thursdays, 12 noon. No extensions will be applicable.
• It is preferable a driver be named on the nomination but it is not essential. • A maximum of 6 starters per trial.
• A horses’s Assessment Certificate (not a copy) must be presented to stewards to qualify or undergo any • Trials will be scheduled 15 minutes apart
required inspection.
• Any horse may nominate for these trials however the following order of choice will be
To determine the trial-code, just follow the example step-by-step instructions below: applied:
• Qualifying horses
Step by step instructions to compile a trial-code Example • Horses ODM, ODS or horses that are required to trial to get back
in the draw
Write down the three letter club code EHQ,LNQ or DVQ,CKQ, BEQ
• Horses that have not competed in a race for the longest period of
Add the six figure date of trial meeting (ddmmyy) EHQddmmyy time
• Horses that have recently raced
Add the two digit code from the list below EHQddmmyy01
• Number of trials and runners will be dependent on number of races / starters at the
The end result is a complete trial-code for the trial of your choice EHQddmmyy01 meeting.
• Notification of any changes to the above will be sent via text prior to trial nominations
closing.
Purpose Mobile Start • A minimum of 3 acceptors are required for a trial to proceed.
• One Education trial will be programmed to commence 20 minutes prior to the 1st trial.
To Trial 01 [Mob trial Hob] - Education
Trial • The Education trial is only available for unqualified horses requiring barrier education.
To Qualify 02 [Mob Qualifying trial Hob] • The trial fee will be $15. Tasracing will invoice trainers directly.
(including ODM/ODS and Stewards trials) • Scratching’s received on trial / race day will be charged the full trial fee.
Purpose Standing Start
To Qualify 03 [Stand Qualifying trial Hob]
(including ODM/ODS and Stewards trials)
ATTENTION ALL TRAINERS:
Please note if you have nominated for a trial and wish to withdraw you must notify your Controlling
Association contact person as soon as possible, but no later than 1 hour before the first trial or further
action may be taken.
HOBART: Mr Phillip Young 0419 320 443 DEVONPORT: Mrs Claire MacDonald 0408 333 971
BURNIE: Mr Andrew Rawlings 0417 543 428 SCOTTSDALE: Office of Racing Integrity 03 6777 1900
ST MARY’S: Mr Michael Hall 0437 742 351 CARRICK: Office of Racing Integrity 03 6777 190022 Tasmanian Harness Racing Calendar | Aug - Sep 2020 Industry information 23
TASRACING HARNESS
RACE PROGRAMMING
GUIDELINES
In 2019, Tasracing announced a review of Harness Racing in Tasmania. Extensive
industry wide consultation followed and Action/Strategy outcomes were developed.
Under the heading National Rating System/Programming Tasracing stated....
Tasracing will appoint two industry experts to develop
Programming Guidelines and provide advice on the National
Rating System (NR) including recommendations on race
conditions to be programmed that will assist in current issues
with NR.
Kevin Neilson and David Hayes were appointed to progress this issue and the draft
guidelines listed below have been endorsed by Tasracing.
Tasracing now requests industry feedback on the draft.
The anticipated timeframe for consultation and approval is:
1. 3 July 2020 - Release draft for industry consideration with
written feedback to be submitted to a.barrett@tasracing.
com.au by Friday 21 August 2020.
2. Tasracing to consider feedback and present the Harness
Race Programming Guidelines for approval at the September
2020 Harness Industry Forum.
3. Race programs to be developed in line with the guidelines
and apply from 1 January 2021.
Refer Tasracing Harness Race Programming Guidelines - Draft pages 24-2524 Tasmanian Harness Racing Calendar | Aug - Sep 2020 Industry information 25
FT F T
R A
TASRACING HARNESS RACE PROGRAMMING GUIDELINES
• 4YO and Older Restricted Wins
R A feature races) will be programmed each
month. At least one (1) standing start
D
From August to December, a minimum of one
D
(1) race will be programmed each month for each month will be programmed as a
4YO and older horses with no more than two discretionary handicap.
AIMS At least four (4) races per month will be (2) lifetime wins. Excluding feature races, the barrier draw for
The aims of harness race programming are: programmed from April to August. mobile start races will be on NR or LTW’s.
From January to July, a minimum of two (2)
1. To maximise revenue for Tasracing from A minimum of one (1) maiden race per races will be programmed each month for
the harness product by providing race month will be programmed from February • Trainers Encouragement Races
4YO and older horses with no more than two
programs that are likely to achieve, or to August. (2) lifetime wins. Trainers Encouragement races will be
exceed, the minimum number of races No standing start races will be programmed. programmed with a minimum of one (1)
planned for each meeting with maximum, • Fillies and Mares race per month from August to December
or close to maximum, field sizes in each • 3YO’s. A minimum of two (2) races will be and a minimum of two (2) races per month
race. At least two (2) maiden races will be programmed each month for fillies and mares from January to July.
2. To maximise the available racing stock by programmed each month. These races may from August to December and a minimum of
include 4YO and older maidens. • Standing Starts
providing attractive racing options for all three (3) races each month from January to
horses (pacers and trotters), regardless of Based on historical data, 3YO races from July. A minimum of two (2) standing start races
form or ability, on a regular basis. September to November are highly likely (includes feature races) will be programmed
A minimum of one (1) race every six weeks will
to include older horses. When this occurs, each month. The front for these races will be
be programmed for 3YO and older fillies and
METHOD win restrictions will apply to 4YO and older in the NR range of 50 - 65 (excluding feature
mares from January to August. Preference in
horses. races).
field selection will be given to horses with the
The method for achieving the revenue aim is:
At least two (2) 3YO age restricted races least number of LTW’s and the barrier draw • Mobile Start Racing options at Major
1. At least eight races will be programmed for will be based on LTW’s with 3YO’s drawing
will be programmed every month from Meetings
the major meeting and seven races for the first in each win category.
December - August. At all major meetings, every endeavour
minor meeting when two race meetings are
No standing start races will be programmed These races will have LTW restrictions. An will be made to achieve mobile start racing
scheduled during a week.
at Hobart, Launceston, Devonport and example is 3YO and older fillies and mares opportunities for all horses in the NR range
2. At least nine races will be programmed at a Carrick. with NMT 2 LTW’s. of 50 - 79.
major race meeting featuring an open age
Standing start races may be programmed at • Claimers A maximum of 15 NR points will apply when
feature race worth $25,000 or more.
St Marys, Scottsdale and Burnie. framing races for horses in the NR range of
A minimum of two (2) races per month will
3. At least nine races will be programmed 60 - 80. For example, a range could be 60
• Maiden Races be programmed for Claimers with a mix of
when only one race meeting is scheduled - 74 or 65 - 79.
standing start nd mobile start types.
for a week. A maiden race is a race for horses that have A maximum of 10 NR points will apply
not previously won a race. The front for standing start Claimers will be
4. Based on historic data on wagering and framing races for horses in the NR range
$5,000.
field sizes for two year olds (2YO’s) and Details of 2YO and 3YO maiden races are of 50 - 59.
listed above. The range for mobile start Claimers will be
trotters, major race meetings will not
$1,000 to $12,000. • Trotting Races
feature both a 2YO race and a trot race. 4YO and older maidens are likely to be
Furthermore, an additional race (refer programmed to race against 3YO maidens Two (2) trotting races will be programmed
• Open Class Races
above to the above clauses – 1, 2 and 3) (minimum of two (2) races programmed each month.
may be programmed when a 2YO race or a each month). The barrier draw for these Open class races will be scheduled around
At least 25% will be MS races.
trot race are scheduled at a major meeting. races will be 3YO’s drawn first from open class feature races.
Standing start races will be programmed
September to December and RBD from Every major race meeting will include a
The method for achieving attractive racing as discretionary handicaps or conditioned
January to August. minimum of one (1) open class race. From
options for all classes and abilities of horses handicaps.
No standing start races will be programmed May to September, one of the open class
is: races each month will be a mobile start
at Hobart, Launceston, Devonport and • Mare and Novice Driver Concessions
• 2YO’s. Carrick. Claimer ($1,000 to $12,000).
Mare and Novice Driver Concessions will
At least three (3) races per month will be A minimum of one (1) standing start and one not apply to any race with a front of NR 54
Standing start races may be programmed at
programmed from January to March. (1) mobile start open class race (includes or lower.
St Marys, Scottsdale and Burnie.26 Tasmanian Harness Racing Calendar | Aug - Sep 2020 Industry information 27
g WORK HEALTH AND SAFETY
racin
AT tas
ARE
WE C Tasracing assigns the highest priority to its responsibilities in relation to the safety of all racing
participants.
Tasracing is committed to maintaining the highest possible standards in relation to the safety of the
racing venues and equipment provided to racing participants.
All racing participants are kindly asked to always remember their personal responsibilities in relation
to their own safety, those in their care, and to the general public who attend racing events. Racing
participants must take reasonable care for their own health and safety, take reasonable care that
their acts or omissions do not adversely affect the health and safety of other persons, and comply
with any reasonable instruction of Tasracing as the Person Conducting the Business or Undertaking
(PCBU).
Safety notice to racing participants and the public
All persons should be aware that entry to Tasracing venues is at the individual’s own risk and is
INDUSTRY WELLBEING SUPPORT PROGRAM governed by Tasracing’s Conditions of Entry, as well as the Tasmanian Thoroughbred Track Rules
(at applicable venues). Tasracing accepts no responsibility for injury or loss to any person entering
Tasracing venues. Any unlicensed person entering a Restricted Area such as the Day Stalls or
Tasracing have partnered with Relationships Australia Tasmania to provide mental health, Barriers, do so at their own risk. There are signs at all Tasmanian racing venues clearly identifying
wellbeing and counselling support services to its employees (and their immediate families) and these Restricted Areas.
licensed participants of the Tasmanian racing industry.
Strictly no access for children within restricted areas
Tasracing understands racing industry participants work in a complex and ever-changing Tasracing advises all racing participants and members of the public that under no circumstances are
environment and it is important to us to provide them with the support to navigate periods of children allowed access to Restricted Areas at Tasracing venues. Clear signage at all racing venues
challenge or hardship they may face. identifies the location of Restricted Areas, and states that no children are permitted access. Under
the Work Health and Safety Act 2012 (Tas), Tasracing as the PCBU has a duty to ensure, so far as
The free counselling and support service provided by Relationships Australia provides a safe and is reasonably practicable, that the health and safety of persons is not put at risk from work carried out
confidential place away from the workplace for people to talk about concerns at home or at work. as part of the conduct of the business or undertaking at its venues. Restricting access for children
within Restricted Areas assists with protecting their safety, and the safety of those using these areas.
The list of issues that can be addressed is extensive, including but not limited to: Clause 14 of Tasracing’s Conditions of Entry also clearly states that no children are allowed in the
Stress and fatigue Anxiety and depression mounting yards, horse stalls, stables and kennels at Tasracing venues under any circumstances.
Couple and family issues Bereavement
Separation and divorce Financial difficulties Contact us regarding health and safety concerns
Conflict and harassment Work and career problems If you have any health and safety concerns that you would like to raise
Addictions with Tasracing, please complete the Complaint/Feedback form and SAFETY
send it to Tasracing via email at enquiries@tasracing.com.au or to our
mailing address: Tasracing Pty Ltd, PO Box 730, Glenorchy TAS 7010. FIRST
ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE FACE-TO-FACE OR BY TELEPHONE
COMPLAINT/FEEDBACK FORM:
Services can be accessed by calling 1300 364 277 or contacting a local office https://tasracingcorporate.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Editable-Feedback-and-
Hobart Launceston Devonport Complaints-Form-March-2020.pdf
20 Clare Street 6 Paterson Street, 68 North Fenton Street
New Town Launceston Devonport For full VENUE CONDITIONS OF ENTRY refer Tasracing Corporate website:
email: hobart@reltas.com.au email: launceston@reltas.com.au email: devonport@reltas.com.au https://tasracingcorporate.com.au/conditions-of-entry/28 Tasmanian Harness Racing Calendar | Aug - Sep 2020 Industry information 29
1. PURPOSE
The Tasmanian government has a plan to ‘Rebuild a Stronger Tasmania’. As
part of this plan, all workplaces are required to have a COVID-19 safety plan that
complies with the minimum COVID-19 safety standards. The purpose of this
Procedure is to outline the protocols that demonstrate our compliance with the
Minimum Standards (Work Health and Safety Amendment Regulations 2020).
The Procedure demonstrates our ability to protect Tasracing’s workers and
racing industry participants as we operate with new hygiene and safety protocols
during the COVID-19 pandemic for the purpose of harness racing operations at
the venue.
Tasracing is committed to providing a healthy and safe working environment
and has identified alternative ways to deliver its racing operational practices to
limit the spread of COVID-19. It is imperative that we comply with the safety
standards outlined in this Procedure to safeguard racing in Tasmania.
HARNESS RACING - STATEWIDE For the purpose of this Procedure:
“we / our” means Tasracing Workers, the racing industry participants, the
Stewards and Racing Officials.
“workplace” means a place of work for Tasracing Workers and the racing venues,
Launceston Ladbrokes Racing Centre (Mowbray), Devonport
Showgrounds (DAPS) and Hobart Ladbrokes Park (Elwick), where
race meetings are held.
COVID-19 SAFE STANDARD
“venue” means Launceston Ladbrokes Racing Centre (Mowbray), Devonport
OPERATING PROCEDURE Showgrounds (DAPS) or Hobart Ladbrokes Park (Elwick) as
applicable to the location of the race meeting.
The Australian Federal, State and Territory Governments have put restrictions
in place to slow the spread of COVID-19. The National Cabinet have a 3-step
plan to create a COVIDsafe society with new ways of living and working. This
Procedure will be regularly reviewed and updated as these restrictions are
varied and to reflect the recommendations by the Governments and Worksafe
Tasmania.30 Tasmanian Harness Racing Calendar | Aug - Sep 2020 Industry information 31
2. SCOPE 3.3 Protect others and stop the spread
It is a requirement that all Tasracing Workers, Racing Industry Participants,
This Procedure applies to: Stewards and Racing Officials practice good hygiene, social distancing
and understand when to self-isolate if you need to. These practices will slow
Tasracing Tasracing employees (including full-time, down the spread of the virus.
part-time, casual and fixed term employees),
volunteers, contractors (security, Track
Marshalls and suppliers to Tasracing) Good hygiene means:
(collectively referred to as Tasracing Workers) • wash your hands often with soap and water.
This includes before and after eating and
Racing Industry All industry participants and other persons that after going to the toilet;
Participants: are permitted to attend harness race meetings
at the venue. • use alcohol-based hand sanitisers when you
can’t use soap and water;
Stewards Stewards of the Office of Racing Integrity • avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth at
(ORI)) all times;
• maintain good hand, sneeze and cough
Racing Officials Includes judges, vets, track workers,
hygiene;
attendants, permitted club committee
members, permitted club employees and any • clean and disinfect surfaces you use often
other position deemed to be a Race Official by such as benchtops, barriers and doorknobs;
Tasracing or ORI.
• clean and disinfect objects you use often
such as mobile phones, keys, wallets and
work passes; and
• increase the amount of fresh air by opening
windows or utilising air conditioning.
3. CORONAVIRUS
3.1 COVID-19 Social distancing
Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that cause respiratory
infections. These can range from the common cold to more serious The more space between you and others, the harder it is for the virus to
diseases. Coronavirus is a disease caused by a new form of spread. Social distancing in public means you keep 1.5 metres away from
coronavirus. It was first reported in December 2019 in Wuhan City others wherever possible and avoid physical greetings such as handshakes.
in China and the disease outbreak is named COVID-19.
Self-isolate
3.2 Symptoms
A person with COVID-19 or suspected to have the virus must enter mandatory
Symptoms of COVID-19 include fever, coughing, sore throat and
isolation. You will need to isolate to prevent the spread of the virus to others at
shortness of breath. If you have any of these symptoms DO NOT
your home if it is suitable, hospital if you need hospital care or another location
ATTEND your workplace or a race meeting.
if needed as decided by the public health authority.32 Tasmanian Harness Racing Calendar | Aug - Sep 2020 Industry information 33
4. RESPONSIBILITIES 5. HARNESS RACE MEETING REQUIREMENTS
ROLE RESPONSIBILITY 5.1 Executive Summary
Chief Executive The CEO is responsible for: Harness race meetings are to be conducted at the venue with no more
Officer • implementing this Procedure; than 20 people in any one operational location of the racecourse
• monitoring the effectiveness of the Procedure (proactive facilities.
risk management of determining the effectiveness of the Tasracing’s Harness race meetings will be managed strictly in-line with
control measures); and this Procedure and WorkSafe Tasmanian’s Guidelines for COVID Safe
• continual improvement of the Procedures. Workplace operations.
Track Marshalls The Track Marshall is responsible for:
6. HARNESS RACE DAY PROTOCOLS
• providing on-site education and ensuring compliance
of this Procedure by all permitted attendees at a racing 6.1 Before Leaving Home
venue;
Do not attend the race meeting if you feel ill or have any of the
• monitoring and reporting compliance of the Procedure by
symptoms outlined in section 3.2.
all permitted attendees at a racing venue and
• reporting the effectiveness of the Procedure controls; If you identify with any of the below conditions, you MUST stay home
and not attend any race meeting:
• recommending improvement opportunities to the CEO;
and • you are suffering COVID-19 symptoms or are otherwise unwell:
• seeking continuous Procedure improvement for • you are subject to self-isolation requirements imposed by the
enhanced compliance. Government / Public health authority; or
Security Security is responsible to sight and confirm that all permitted • you have been in close contact with a person suspected or confirmed
persons entering venues provide the necessary documents to have COVID-19.
and meet any other requirements before entry.
Tasracing Workers Tasracing Workers must comply with this Procedure and 6.2 People most at risk of COVID-19
assist the Track Marshalls and Officials in ensuring that People aged 70 years and over, people aged 65 years and over with
all permitted attendees at a race meeting comply with this chronic medical conditions, people with compromised immune systems,
Procedure. and Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people over the age of 50, are
Tasracing Workers are responsible for identifying at greater risk of more serious illness if they are infected with COVID-19.
improvements to compliance controls and reporting them to Chronic medical conditions include but are not limited to diabetes, lung
the CEO. disease, heart disease, cancer and kidney failure. There is currently no
Racing Officials Racing Officials must comply with this Procedure and cure or vaccine for COVID-19, or immunity in the community, so you must
provide written recommendations for improvements for exercise a high degree of caution when deciding to attend a race meeting.
enhanced compliance controls to the CEO.
Tasracing strongly recommends that people most at risk continue to
Racing Industry Racing Industry Participants have a responsibility to stay at home, avoid contact with others and carefully consider whether
Participants understand, observe and comply with this Procedure and attending a race meeting will compromise your health. Should you attend
related procedures, and to identify and report improvements a race meeting, Tasracing reminds you to practice good hygiene and
to enhance compliance controls to the CEO. social distancing measures to best support your health and wellbeing.34 Tasmanian Harness Racing Calendar | Aug - Sep 2020 Industry information 35
6.3 Venue Restrictions and Hygiene 6.6 Travel Log Requirements
In addition to the good hygiene requirements outlined in section 3.3, the The recommended minimum amount of travel details to be kept by anyone
following procedures will take place at venues for all harness race meetings: attending a race meeting (who do not have the COVIDSafe app) is as
• no food or drink will be available to participants or staff at the venues; follows:
• participants will not be permitted to access any parts of the racing venue • date;
that are being utilized by the racing club for private hospitality purposes; • name of person(s) making the journey;
• doors will be left permanently open where possible to allow throughway • departure address; and
access without touching surfaces;
• location of all stops during the journey to the race meeting; including the
• disposable gloves will be provided by Tasracing to all permitted persons name and address of any business visited (service station or takeaway
attending the race meeting to wear if they wish; food outlet etc).
• hand sanitiser will be supplied at the entry to the venue, toilets, and as
marked on the corresponding site map. 6.7 Fever Testing
• all attendees will be required to wash/sanitise their hands thoroughly Fever testing will be conducted at the venue entry. Any race day staff or
throughout the race meeting; racing industry participants will be refused entry at the venue if they display
• all workstations will be wiped clean before use and after a race meeting in any of the following symptoms:
accordance with the cleaning procedure. • temperature above 38 degrees Celsius;
• cough; or
6.4 Race Venue Entry Protocols
• any flu or cold-like symptoms.
The venue will have only one designated entry point. Photo ID must be
presented to Security by ALL permitted persons seeking entrance. A hygiene station will be located at the venue entrance.
Security staff will check every attendee off the official approved attendee list
supplied by Tasracing for race day. 6.8 Transport Controls
On commencement of the journey to a race meeting, you are to avoid un-
6.5 COVIDSafe App necessary toilet, food, petrol or other stops.
Tasracing encourages all persons to play an important role in helping stop Tasracing encourages all participants to use the COVIDSafe app while
the spread of COVID-19 by downloading the COVIDSafe app. The app can travelling to attend a race meeting. If the app is not used, Tasracing
be downloaded at the following link: https://www.health.gov.au/resources/ recommends all participants to maintain a travel log while travelling.
apps-and-tools/covidsafe-app.
Downloading the app is something you can do to protect yourself, your family 6.9 Social Distancing
and the racing industry. The app helps expedite contact tracing and serves
to benefit the racing industry in the event the app user tests positive for In accordance with section 3.3, you are required to comply with the strict
COVID-19. social distancing requirements while attending a race meeting. A minimum
distance of 1.5 m between any two personnel is required. If any person fails
If you do not wish to download the app or do not have a smartphone to to adhere to this social distancing requirement, Security and Track Marshalls
download the app, Tasracing recommends that you maintain a travel log to will have authority to direct a person to leave the venue.
perform a similar function.You can also read
