VIC Miracle Mile Invitation on offer

The New South Wales Harness Racing Club has welcomed the announcement by Harness Racing Victoria that they will hold the 2016 editions of the Victoria and Hunter Cups on the same weekends the features were held this year.

This avoids the clash which was created in February this year when HRV announced they were moving their 2016 carnival forward a week to coincide with the opening week of the Miracle Mile Carnival.

This decision is in the best interests of both states and the entire industry according to NSWHRC Chief Executive Officer Bruce Christison.

"This will ensure that the best horses have the opportunity to contest all Grand Circuit events," Christison said.

"Both states can now get on with organising their carnivals and just as importantly the connections of these elite horses can start to plan their campaigns."

NSWHRC Chairman Ray Sharman said that the Club has offered a Miracle Mile invitation to the winner of the Victorian Cup to assist in resolving the clash.

This offer was accepted by HRV who have amended their Summer of Glory calendar.

"It is a relief to all concerned that a Group One clash has been avoided," Sharman said.

The Sky Carnival of Miracles will commence on February 13 with the Miracle Mile qualifying races and culminates on Sunday February 28 with the SEW-Eurodrive Miracle Mile headlining Group One Day.

The prizemoney for the Carnival exceeds $2.5million.

For further information please contact NSWHRC CEO Bruce Christison on (02) 4645 2200.