Industry updates / 16 January 2019: Maitland, Goulburn, Richmond & Wagga races abandoned

16 January 2019: Maitland, Goulburn, Richmond and Wagga races abandoned

The following race meetings have been abandoned due to the forecast of extreme heat across NSW in the coming days:

Maitland – Thursday 17 January
Goulburn – Thursday 17 January
Richmond – Friday 18 January
Wagga Wagga – Friday 18 January

This decision has been made as early as possible to provide participants with time to make alternative arrangements for their greyhound’s racing programs.

The welfare of racing greyhounds is paramount and, as the hot weather continues, all upcoming races will be reviewed in accordance with the Race Day Hydration and Hot Weather Policy.