Breeders Challenge Finals Saturday October 2020 We take this opportunity to congratulate connections of all horses which are running in the Finals this Saturday and we wish the best of luck to everyone on the night. Vale Peter ‘Big Pete’ Sullivan Our condolences to the family of Peter Sullivan. ‘Sully’ was a foundation Member of UHRA and Trotting Associations and represented the salt of the earth, give you his last dollar, colourful Trotting personality. Sadly missed but remembered always. Rehoming Company As Participants would be aware HRNSW has established a separate Rehoming Company comprising HRNSW and HRICG Members as Board Members. UHRA Secretary originally accepted a Board position ho
The following is a snapshot summation of UHRA Submission to HRNSW for the Industry’s 2021-2023 Strategic Plan UHRA Strategic Plan 2021-2023 Submission * Wagering – the need for renegotiation of all TAB and Corporate Contracts. The Wagering Models are out of date in respect of current requirements. * NSW Distribution – need to look perhaps a single distribution model that can lift $6k Provincial and Country A Meetings to a minimum $10k. * SKY Channel has let Harness Racing down – poor coverage and lack of Harness Racing ‘stories’ unlike Ch 528 Thoroughbreds. No HD coverage, no lead in wagering time like Thoroughbreds, no Harness replays, etc., etc. * Time between races - dictated by TAB. On
BLOG 1/20 Welcome to an overdue Report from UHRA. We are pleased to advise we now have added Secretarial resources and commencing Friday 9th October 2020 we will be resuming our Weekly Friday Blog on Facebook Twitter and Email. MEMBERSHIP DRIVE We have had an excellent response to our Membership Letter which accompanied HRNSW License Mailout. Our Membership Drive commenced before this mailout, has continued and will continue ‘on course’ when COVID restrictions are lifted. In reference to COVID it has been difficult to put out News with things changing daily. With the unfortunate Industry situation of Local Trainer and Driver Associations declining the UHRA will represent all valid issues and