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The Track:
On 10 April 2005 the Goulburn Harness Racing Club Inc, in conjunction with the local council, officially opened the 1049 metre track. The track was designed to comply with the following criteria.
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Criteria |
Detail |
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Width |
19m to provide for mobile starts with 8 across the front line |
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Length |
1049 to provide for a 1000m circuit in one lap |
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Super-elevation |
3% on straights
5% on corners to match traveling speed |
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Drainage |
Minimum thickness of 200mm of 37mm rock to provide a subsoil drainage layer |
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Pavement design |
Wearing surface 75mm thick
Drainage layer 200mm thick
Sub grade material up to 500mm thick
Geotextile fabric over sub-base |
It complies with HRNSW minimum standards in respect of the construction of new tracks and has already been accredited to conduct registered trials which are held on the second and fourth Sunday of the month with approximately 40-50 horses participating.
In December 2006 following unanimous approval of all NSW harness clubs, and after the presentation of a betting licence by the Hon Grant McBride, Minister for Gaming and Racing, the Goulburn Harness Racing Club is accredited to conduct registered race meetings. The track now provides for:
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Specification |
Detail |
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Circumference
Length of straight
Track width
Radius of turns
Track surface
Racing distrances
Direction
Fields
Front Line |
1049 metres
200 metres
19 metres
99 metres
Crusher dust
1710m, 2240m & 2760m
Anti-clockwise
Mobile - 11
Mobile - 8 |
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Sprint lane |
No |
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For further information contact:
Mr Dennis Day
President, Goulburn Harness Racing Club
PO Box 593, Goulburn NSW 2580
Mobile Telephone: 0418 252 239
Land Line: 02 48216665
Fax Line : 02 48210400
Feedback:
If you wish to provide us feedback on our website, seek information or advice, please drop us an email at the following:
compaq@goulburn.net.au
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Aerial view, Goulburn Recreation Area to include the 1049m harness track.
Photo Cr Tony Lamarra
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