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31 January 2012
New HRNSW Board Announced


HRNSW MEDIA RELEASE


Minister for Racing, George Souris, today (Tuesday 31 January 2012) announced the appointment of new Members to Harness Racing NSW, bringing a wealth of knowledge and experience to the industry.

Mr Souris said the highly-experienced Members will play a pivotal role in ensuring the integrity and sustainability of harness racing across the State.

"The appointment of the first independent Members to Harness Racing NSW represents a new era for the industry and sport," Mr Souris said.

"The appointees bring a blend of existing corporate knowledge and passion for harness racing, combined with a strong injection of business and regulatory experience."

The new Members and their terms are:

Rod Smith – four (4) years
Alex Smith AM – four (4) years
Graham Kelly – four (4) years
Chris Edwards – three (3) years
Graeme Campbell – two (2) years.

(Congratulations to former HBNSW Committee person Alex Smith AM and HBNSW Member Rod Smith on their appointments.)

"The new team is the first appointed under the independent model – recognised as best practice governance and management – to ensure Members represent the best interests of the whole industry," Mr Souris said.

 

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25 December 2011
Breeding Bluebloods (Issue 11) The Bi Monthly Newsletter of Harness Breeders NSW

(Issue 11 Nov/Dec 2011)

The latest edition of "Breeding Bluebloods" is now available.

In this issue, amongst loads of interesting information, you will find foal photos that have been sent in by members. No doubt there will be some future stars amongst the impressive line up that has been submitted.

From all of us at Harness Breeders NSW, Let's hope the big fella in the red and white suit is good to you all, and leaves you with some lovely foals and looks after your mares (and family of course).

May everyone enjoy good health and happiness and come back in 2012 with loads of winners!

 

 

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6 December 2011
Harness Breeders NSW Membership Distribution 2011

Ever wondered where our Members come from? Dyanna Thommeny, HBNSW Secretary along with Siobhan White from HRNSW have put together interesting some facts and figures about our Members.

 

 

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6 December 2011
Free Access - HRA On-Line Reports for Sires and Broodmare Sires

From today, Harness Racing Australia’s (HRA) detailed On-Line Reports for Sires and Broodmare Sires will be available free of charge on the industry website.

"Until now, these comprehensive breeding reports have only been accessible via an annual subscription fee", HRA Chairman, Mr Geoff Want explained.

However, after strong feedback from workshops conducted as part of the Australian Standardbred Breeding Panel work, these reports will be provided free-of-charge as an important service to the industry in the hope all breeders will be aided in their planning and decision making".

 

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Congratulations to the following recent winners
Danny Rothwell - 23/2/12
ACE LIGHT - 1st GOLD COAST 1:58.0
by ACES N SEVENS USA out of SHARK (SUN LAMP USA)
Eric Basham, Robert Nalder - 23/2/12
ALL ABOUT ART - 1st CRANBOURNE 2:01.7
by ART MAJOR USA out of CHARISMA LOMBO (GETTING IT RIGHT)
John Clary, Philip Grant - 23/2/12
APOLLO CHILL - 1st NEWCASTLE 2:01.0
by CHILL FACTOR USA out of KATHLEEN MAY (FAKE LEFT USA)
Bernie Hewitt - 23/2/12
SON OF LOPEZ - 1st PENRITH 2:00.5
by WESTERN TERROR USA out of OPERATIVE LOPEZ (ARMBRO OPERATIVE USA)
Francis Hession - 22/2/12
IMPOSING MOLLY - 1st PARKES 2:02.5
by LIFE SIGN USA out of OUR IMPOSING MISS (FORTITUDE HANOVER USA)
Marie Neil - 22/2/12
REBEL SHANNON - 1st PARKES 2:01.0
by ROYAL MATTJESTY USA out of CORDON FRANCO NZ (NERO'S B B USA)
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