13 March 2020

COVID-19

Harness Racing SA has been monitoring the development of the novel coronavirus (Covid-19) and its potential implications for the harness racing industry in South Australia.

The COVID-19 coronavirus has impacted businesses around the world, and we within harness racing need to ensure that its effects on the industry are both minimised, and managed in a clear and proper way.

To this end Harness Racing SA is closely monitoring the situation updates being provided by the Federal and State Governments, together with those from all relevant authorities.

HRSA is prepared to take any action required to ensure that we minimise the risks to human health and the potential disruption to harness racing.

HRSA strongly recommends that all those involved and working in harness racing follow the guidance from the Department of Health as this is the best way to contain the spread of COVID 19.

Everyone should practise good hygiene to protect against infections. Good hygiene includes:

• washing your hands often with soap and water
• using a tissue and cover your mouth when you cough or sneeze
• avoiding close contact with others, such as touching
• maintain at least 1 metre (3 feet) distance between yourself and anyone who is coughing or sneezing.

HRSA strongly encourages anyone experiencing the following symptoms: Fever, Dry Cough, Muscle Aches, Tiredness and Difficulty Breathing to seek medical intervention and to isolate yourself to prevent the spread to other people.

At this point we are proceeding with our racing programme.

As the situation continues to develop, we will update you with pertinent information.

For further information please contact:

ROSS NEAL | CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

(08) 8285 0700 •  rneal@saharness.org.au

Sunday 22 March 2020, at the Club Bar, Mount Gambier Showgrounds – from 1.00 pm – 4.00 pm.   Beer, wine, soft drink provided, light finger food.

Major Draw of $1,200, $500, $300.

All 200 Club Members welcome.

The 2019-20 End of Season Windup and Trophy Presentation will be held on Friday 20 March 2020 at the Clubrooms, commencing at 6.30 pm.

BBQ tea provided – Gold Coin Donation, Steak $5.00  Happy Hour priced drinks available.

Leading Driver             Sponsored by Malcolm Jones

Leading Trainer           Sponsored by

Leading Concessional / Junior Driver –  Sponsored by John Rothe Video

Leading 3 YO               The Steve Bowd & Colleen Hinton Memorial

Leading Horse – Most Improved from RO – Sponsored by Naracoorte Veterinary Services

Horse of the Year        Sponsored by ‘Fennell Racing’

Best Mile Rate by a Mare/Filly – Free Service to “Follow the Stars” At Allwood Stud

Harness Racing at Mount Gambier tonight – Tuesday 11 February 2020.  7 races, first at 5.42 pm.  Full catering, pony trots, Pick 6 – $800, betting, bar.

PLEASE ENTER FROM PICK AVENUE ENTRANCE – HIGHWAY GATE NOT OPEN TONIGHT.

Racing tonight – track has dried out – first race at 6.15 pm.

Free Jumping Castle and Face Painting, full catering, Punters Club, Pick 6 $700, Betting, Bar, coffee and icecream vans.

Adults $12, Concession $6

The Matthews Petroleum Mount Gambier Pacing Gold Cup is scheduled for Saturday 1 February 2020.

The Gold Cup Calcutta will be held in the ‘Penola Room’ at the Gambier Hotel on Friday 31 January 2020.  Draw at 8.00 pm.  Meals are available from 5.30 pm – 8.00 pm. Calcutta Raffle tickets available from the Secretary 0417 082 029 $5.00 each.

The Matthews Petroleum Mount Gambier Pacing Gold Cup is now scheduled for 1st February 2020, in lieu of the 31 January race meeting.  The Saturday 14 March (original Cup date) has been transferred to Monday 16 March (day race meeting).