Official notice - HRNZ approves three new amendments
Harness Racing New Zealand has approved three amendments regarding late scratchings, passing lane regulations and the handicapping system.
Effective immediately
: horses on the second line of a mobile can move in to fill the vacant position if a horse inside them is a late scratching
: laws have been tightened around horses using the passing lane
: there have been two minor changes pertaining to the handicapping system for all 3YOs and R35-39 4YO and older horses.
To see the official notice click here
On 25th September 2023 the HRNZ Special Committee also approved the Avenger sulky (no crossbar) for use in New Zealand
To see details click here
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