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TASMANIAN HARNESS RACING CALENDAR   AUG - SEP 20
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                                                               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
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                                                                                                              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
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                                                                                 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
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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 !
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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             $6,800
Race Fields Available: 5pm Tuesday 1st September                                                                Drivers to be Notifed by 9:30am Thursday 3rd September
HARNESS - tasracing corporate
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HOBART - SUNDAY 13 SEPTEMBER 2020 (TWILIGHT SKY 1 MEETING) **                                                 Nominations/Acceptances Close: 9:30am Tuesday 8th September                      PREMIER MEETING
CODE              RATING          CONDITIONS                                                                  START       DISTANCE       DRAW            STAKES         RACE TITLE
EHC13092001       2YO             Colts & Geldings. NMC, NDC. Manual Field Selection. Sweepstakes             MS          1609           PBD/LT$          $8,100        Sweepstakes Heats x 2
                                  Heats. Final TTC 27/9/20 (to be divided with sufficient noms)
EHC13092002       2YO             Fillies. Sweepstakes Heats. NMC, NDC. Manual Field Selection. Final         MS          1609           PBD/LT$          $8,100        Sweepstakes Heats x 2
                                  TTC 27/9/20 (to be divided with sufficient noms)
EHC13092003       3YO & Older     Maiden - Concession Drivers only                                            MS          2090           PBD/$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
HARNESS - tasracing corporate
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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 September
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 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.
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   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 1900
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                                                                              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 24-25
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                                                  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.
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                                                                                        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/
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                                                          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.
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     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.
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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.
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      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.
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