Track Rules

Conditions of use of the Tamworth Paceway

Horses:

  • Standardbred Horses only (Pacers – Trotters)
  • Harness Racing NSW licensed persons only
  • Approved Vests and Skull Caps to be worn at all times
  • All work to be done on the outside of the witches hats (when out)
  • GALLOPING only on outside third of main track
  • JOGGING only on outside third of main track
  • Only one horse driven and one horse lead by a licenced person at any one time

Mini Trotters:

  • A supervising adult must be adjacent to the track
  • All mini trotter drivers must be registered with an approved mini trotter club.
  • If there is a Harness Horse on the track, all mini trotters must work on the inside of the yellow pegs, i.e. in the emergency lane.

Track Availability:

  • Track closed 11am to 3pm on the day before RACE DAYS for maintenance
  • Track closed from 8am RACE DAYS for maintenance
  • Track closed from 10am TRIAL DAYS for maintenance
  • Track closed from 8.00am on the third Sunday of each month to allow use of the showground main arena by the Tamworth P&A.