Country Racing and EI Bio-Security

Country Racing was up and running yesterday, with fields well supported and Bio-Security measures in place. This small club with a great support group were pleased to hold it's first race meeting since the outbreak of EI.

Great expense was involved for the Club (security, fencing, disinfectants etc.), however they felt they needed to support the Trainers and owners during this time and believe that they can have all the measures in place required by PIRSA.

The race meeting was ran as per usual however Head Stewards from Adelaide were on-course plus PIRSA representatives to ensure that the guidelines were met, one nominated Thoroughbred was refused entry as it was accompanied by a companion Pony and sent home (Pony was not approved by the Permit system).

Change of saddlecloths and disinfectant between races were required and the general public was kept away from the horses by bunting. Unfortunatley with these measures in place it is difficult for Trainers and Strappers to confer with the racing public who like to get a few tips from the racing fraternity on the Form.

Thoroughbred Racing SA www.trsa.com.au provides information on EI to trainers, jockeys etc. (last EI update was on the 04/09/07)

Bio-Security measures on course