Harness 5000 races to kick off at Timaru

Nominations close tomorrow (Tuesday) for the Harness 5000 Maiden Series that gets underway at Timaru this Sunday (May 25).

The Series is for non-winners whose sire stood for an advertised service fee of $5,000 or less in the breeding season of conception.

Sunday's series opener will be worth $12,000 for 3YO and older pacers.

The first four place-getters are guaranteed a place in the $15,000 Final at Addington on Friday, June 13, if nominated.

A second harness 5000 heat will be held at Ashburton at their King's Birthday weekend on Sunday, June 1.

Ashburton also held a Harness 5000 race in February, won by the Graham Court-trained Hilarious Love.

For more information on the Harness 5000 Series contact matthew.peden@hrnz.co.nz