Following feedback from participants through the recent consultation process, GRNSW has committed to introducing a new Masters racing category for greyhounds aged 3 ½ years and over from 1 July 2014, with races to be scheduled at all TAB tracks via a coordinated race program.
The introduction of a Masters racing category aims to extend the career of racing greyhounds and also fits closely with GRNSW’s new animal welfare strategy which aims to maximise racing opportunities for all greyhounds.
GRNSW has developed a set of draft grading guidelines for a permanent Masters racing category to be applied across the TAB sector.
GRNSW is now seeking input from participants on the draft Masters Grading Guidelines which can be found under the Grading section of thedogs.com.au website or by clicking here. GRNSW will accept written feedback and input on the draft Masters Grading Guidelines via email at admin@grnsw.com.au or via post to:
Masters Grading
Greyhound Racing NSW
PO Box 170
Concord West NSW 2138
Submissions will be accepted until 9 May 2014.
GRNSW will also be conducting a number of information sessions at TAB tracks to explain the draft Masters Grading Guidelines and as a mechanism for receiving feedback and input from participants. Details of the information sessions are provided below:
Gosford - Tuesday 15 April
Richmond - Wednesday 16 April
Maitland - Thursday 17 April*
Bulli - Wednesday 23 April
Bathurst - Monday 28 April
Goulburn - Tuesday 29 April
Dubbo - Thursday 1 May*
Casino - Friday 2 May
Nowra - Monday 5 May
Wentworth Park - Monday 5 May
(*To be held in conjunction with Treatment Record Information sessions).
Please note that all information sessions will take place between close of kennels and the first race.
