IMPORTANT CHANGE TO NOMINATION PROCESS AND RACE ME
IMPORTANT CHANGE TO NOMINATION PROCESS AND RACE MEETING COMPOSITION
(To take effect from February 11)
GRSA has a fundamental responsibility to manage weekly nominations and the scheduling of meetings in a manner which is responsive to the environment in which we operate and that best serves the interests of our local participants. In noting the frequency with which nominations for race meetings are being extended – particularly during the summer months – and having regard for current supply pressures, the Racing Department will be adopting a new approach to race meeting composition from Monday, February 11.
For all meetings, other than for extraordinary circumstances, each timeslot will be afforded ONE extension of nominations period only. The table below summarises the current standard closing times for meeting nominations and the final closing time that will apply from February 11. In the event that the standard nominations closing time changes (due to Public Holiday, for example) the Racing Department will notify of that change via text and Industry Facebook.
Additionally, the priority for the Racing Department in constructing a race meeting will be to prioritise the number of races conducted over average field size. To the extent that some smaller field sizes need to be drawn – noting that a standard minimum of six runners will apply – to meet that objective, that is the approach that will be adopted. Exceptions to the minimum field size may apply in some instances such as for Thursday night staying events, match races, mixed higher grade events, time grading or to accommodate specific feature race requirements.
For more information, please contact Shaun Mathieson on 8243-7122.