A night harness race meeting has been scheduled at Burnie on May 16 (Friday) 2014 subject to a satisfactory ‘test run’ at trials on May 9 (Friday).
The installation of lights at the Wivenhoe Showgrounds is nearing completion and the trial session on May 9 will be used to assess the suitability of the track and the facilities for night racing.
Trainers and drivers are encouraged to support the night trial session on Friday, May 9 so as to ensure sufficient horses and drivers are available for both mobile and standing starts which would allow for a thorough evaluation of the venue.
Trials will commence at 6.00 pm and nominations for the trials close at noon on Wednesday 7 May.
The race program, subject to the satisfactory trial session on May 9, is as follows:
BEC16051401 – (SS) of $5,000 (2CP). 2YO 2C0 or Better. RBD. 1892 metres. Tasbred Bonus if eligible.
BEC16051402 – (SS) of $5,000 (3CP). 3YO 3C0 or Better. RBD. 2180 metres. Tasbred Bonus if eligible.
BEC16051403 – NON WINNERS (MS) of $5,000 (3CP or CP). 3YO and older Pacers. RBD. 2180 metres. Non winners (C or M penalty races). Tasbred Bonus if eligible.
BEC16051404 – (MS) of $5,000 (CP). 4YO and older Pacers. PBD/C. 2180 metres. NMT 2 LTW’s (C or M penalty races). Lowest points selected first. Tasbred Bonus if eligible.
BEC16051405 – (SS) of $5,000 (CP). C0 or Better. RBD. 2180 metres. Tasbred Bonus if eligible.
BEC16051406 – (SS) of $5,000 (CP). C1 or Better. RBD. 2180 metres. To be divided by points if sufficient acceptors.
BEC16051407 – (SS) of $5,000 (CP). C2 or Better. RBD. 2180 metres.