Maitland

Distances

Surface and Lure

Maitland is a loam surfaced track with a cable lure system

Nomination details

Nominations for Thursday meetings at Maitland close Monday prior at 9 am unless otherwise advertised. Nominate with GRNSW: Fax: (02) 8580 5301 (24/7) Phone Nomination on 1300 664 565 between 8am and 9am Monday to Friday. You can also register Online to Nominate through the GRNSW website at www.thedogs.com.au.

Box Draw

The box draw is conducted by the GRNSW following close of nominations. Box draw is released following grading and can be found on this website, under racing info tab, or alternatively at www.thedogs.com.au

Scratchings

Scratchings are taken by GRNSW on 1300 797 538. Phone between 8am and 9:00am daily. DEADLINE FOR SCRATCHINGS 9.00am the day of the race meeting. Scratchings that are faxed WILL NOT be accepted.

Kenneling & Kennels

There is a veterinary service available at all race meetings. The kennel block is air-conditioned and the kennels are on one level.

Kenneling Times
Open 90 minutes prior to the advertised starting time for race 1 and 
Close 45 minutes prior to the advertised starting time for race 1

Swabs

Maitland follow GRNSW swabbing procedures and withholds prizemoney greater than $6000 when swabs are undertaken. Prizemoney is paid following clearance of swab sample.

Admission

Entry to Maitland race meetings for Adults $6.60 incl.GST concession $4.40 incl. GST. Children under 16 FREE when accompanied by a responsible adult 

Parking

Parking is available onsite with ample parking around the kenneling area.

Driving

The NSW GBOTA provides the following driving suggestions. No responsibility is taken for traffic or tolls enroute. Please use GPS or other devices if concerned. 

From Sydney / Central Coast 
Continue to the end of the F3 Freeway. At the end of the Freeway continue straight ahead (at Roundabout) exit marked F1 to Brisbane (Weakleys Drive). Take left off ramp onto New England Highway. Follow along New England Highway (becomes Newcastle Street) following signage to Maitland/Muswellbrook. Newcastle Street becomes Les Darcey Drive follow and turn right into ANZAC's St (Railway station on Right hand side). At the end of ANZAC's st turn right onto Blomfield and then left into Evans st to enter showground.  

From the North Coast
After crossing Hunter River at Hexham, turn right on New England Highway and follow through East Maitland. Turn left at ANZAC St. (Caravan Park on the corner), then follow perimeter of Showground to the Evans Street entrance.

From Muswellbrook/Tamworth
Follow New England Highway through Rutherford. At Maitland Railway Station roundabout take Newcastle Exit along Les Darcy Drive. Railway line is on the left. Take the second turn to the right into ANZAC St (Caravan Park on the corner), then follow the perimeter of Showground to the Evans Steer entrance.

Public Transport