Harness Racing New Zealand’s updated Starting Regulations are now out for consultation.
The regulations have been drafted to improve all aspects pertaining to the start of races, whether it’s from a stand or from behind the mobile gate.
“One of the key components of any race meeting is ensuring that our races start on time and all horses get a fair and equal opportunity at the start,” says HRNZ’s General manager – Racing Catherine McDonald.
The impact of not doing things right can be widespread.
“It has a number of flow-on effects. For one it compromises the integrity of our sport.”
“And if our races are delayed then it adversely impacts wagering, specially in Australia where it could result in a full race meeting not being broadcast, therefore diminishing our export market considerably.”
It is HRNZ’s intention to implement the new regulations in early 2022.
PDF-Documents/Starting-Regulations-Draft-For-Consultation-November-2021.pdf
Please send any feedback/submissions to GM-Racing Catherine McDonald on Catherine@hrnz.co.nz by 5pm Friday December 3rd.
