Vests

Secretary advised that he was having difficulty getting the correct information with regard vests and had not sent the letter as yet but had telephoned the WA Owners & Trainers Association.

Industry Advisory Council Minutes

1.    Sectional Times

Secretary to present to next meeting statistics regarding sectional times

2.     Mares Races

Secretary to check out claims that mares are getting double lift

3.     Driver Splits

Secretary to check out that driver splits are being applied in heat & final races

4.     Honour Night

We write to HRV and add to the list of names previously provided.

Metropolitan Stakes

Secretary prepare for the next meeting a comparison of Metropolitan stakes for discussion at the next meeting.

Shepparton Club Parking Arrangements

Moved we write to Shepparton Club regarding the parking arrangements at recent meetings since the opening of the new access area.

Trotters Qualifying/ Education Series

Moved we write to HRV regarding the Education Series and having the ability to qualify at these meetings. As well the introduction of specific trial dates for 2YO & 3YO trotters.

Driving Tactics

Moved we write to HRV regarding the notification to the public changes to driving tactics but not informing the drivers.

$8 million Government funding

Secretary to investigate what funding was allocated to Harness Racing in the Government allocation to the three codes.

Brant Dunshea

Secretary advised that he had spoken to Brant and he was keen to meet the committee to discuss issues of mutual concern. Secretary to invite Brant to our meeting March 14.