NSW Greyhound Breeders,
Owners and Trainers Association

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 9am. 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 typically released Monday afternoons following grading and can be found on this website, under racing info tab, or alternatively at www.thedogs.com.au

For trainers wishing to access fields via the Telads service please call Call 1902 261 112 and follow the prompts.

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 $5830 when swabs are undertaken. Prizemoney is paid following clearance of swab sample.

Race Day Trials

No trials held before race meetings. Trials will be held after the race meeting on a Thursday with field, maiden and solo trials available, tickets must be purchased prior to Race 9.

Non Race Day Trials

Monday Mornings - arm trials only, by appointment. 
Start at 10am - bookings required by 1.30pm Friday prior to Manager.

Friday Mornings
7.30 - 8.30am - tickets are on sale between 7.00-8.30am
4 dog field and solo trials available. 
8.30-10am
Arm Trials only. Bookings required by 5pm Thursday prior to Manager.

Saturday Mornings
7.30am start - tickets are on sale between 7-9am.
4 dog field and solo trials available. First two field trials over each distance will be for Maiden and Puppy greyhounds only. Proof of Maiden status must be produced (i.e: Registration or Naming papers).

Trial Prices

Race Day
Field Trials $6 per greyhound, Solos $11
Non Race Day
Solo $11 per greyhound, bookings of 2 greyhounds or more $6 per greyhound

Admission

Entry to Maitland race meetings for Adults $6.60 incl.GST concession $4.40 incl. GST. Children under 16 FREE

Parking

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

Driving

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

From Sydney / Cenral 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