Changes to NSW Grading Policy

GRNSW advises that there will be changes to the current NSW Grading Policy. Listed below are the changes:

• Change to the criteria of eligibility to compete in 4^th/5^th grade events. Greyhounds must have at least 3 wins to be eligible (previously 2 wins), with the exception of advertised 4^th/5^th grade heats.
• Change to the criteria re grade at a venue. Currently if a greyhound establishes it’s grade (i.e. 5^th) at a venue and then competes at other venues and becomes a higher grade greyhound under the policy, however because of the original grade it would be 5^th grade. This is removed and the greyhound will now be regraded when it returns to the track.
• To be eligible to nominate for a TAB maiden event, the greyhound must of finished at least 3^rd in a NON TAB maiden event or completed and passed existing Performance Trial criteria to be eligible to nominate.
• Where Best ‘8’ events are programmed, trainers cannot opt out if their greyhound is eligible to compete.
• Restriction for greyhounds to have won a minimum of one race over 400m or greater to be eligible for 280m events at Wentworth Park will be removed.
• Greyhounds Performance trialling up to 439m will only eligible to nominate for maiden events up to 439m. For events in greater distance then a performance trial must be conducted over 440m or greater.

These changes will be effective for Race Meetings drawn from Monday 12^th November 2018.

Participants who would like to seek further clarification on potential impacts to their greyhounds grades can contact the grading team on email at grading_D@grnsw.com.au or by telephone on Thursday and Fridays after 1.00pm on 1300 664 565.