NSW Greyhound Breeders,
Owners and Trainers Association

Distances

520 and 720 metres.

Surface and Lure

Wentworth Park is a Loam surfaced track with a cable lure system

Nomination details

Nominations for both the Friday and Saturday meetings at Wentworth Park close Tuesday prior at 9 am. Trainers are advised that even though both meetings close at the same time, the Saturday meeting will be drawn prior to the Friday meeting. Trainers are able to nominate for Saturday and “roll over” to Friday, that is, if greyhounds do not gain a start on Saturday, they can be considered for Friday.

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 Tuesday afternoons following grading and can be found on this website, under racing info tab, or alternatively at www.wentworthpark.com.au or 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 10:00am daily. DEADLINE FOR SCRATCHINGS 9.00am the day of the race meeting. Scratchings that are faxed WILL NOT be accepted.

Kenneling & Kennels

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 Friday and Saturday 
Open 75 minutes prior to the advertised starting time for race 1 and 
Close 30 minutes prior to the advertised starting time for race 1

Swabs

Wentworth Park 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

Friday Nights after the Last Race
Field and solo trials (no arm trials)
Tickets to be purchased no later than race 8
(Free entry to the track for participants who are trialing only, after race 6)

The Friday sessions are for ordinary trials but not arm trials, and are open to all trainers irrespective of whether they have a runner at the meeting.  

It is confirmed that trials will still be available after Saturday night meetings, limited as before to those trainers who have a runner in the meeting. Some changes to the booking procedure for these Saturday night trials have been made as stated below:

On the night, if they want to trial, trainers are requested to advise the Weights Clerk  when weighing in their race dog/s and then to purchase their trial ticket at the Race Night Office early on  in the night when collecting their unplaced prize money. The Saturday night trials are conducted over 520 and 720m only and are field trials only.

Non Race Day Trials

Monday Night
(Monday trials are not held on Public Holidays BUT a session will be held on the Tuesday following in lieu -  same times)
Ordinary trials   6.00 to 7.20 pm
Arm Trials   7.20 to 8.30 pm

Owners and trainers please note the three month alternate Wednesday Night trial sessions have been discontinued. Trials are conducted at Wentworth Park on Monday, Friday and Saturday nights as detailed above.

Arm trials must be booked - Please call NSW GBOTA Racing Department on (02) 9649 7166

Enquiries
Chris McKay (02) 8587 1202 or 0412 235 479 or Jeff Browne (02) 8587 1203
Email

chris@gbota.com.au

Use of Own Skins on Arm: Participants may bring their own skins for arm trials provided that the skins are brought to the track cleaned of all meat and blood. The skin must be shown to and approved by the trial supervisor. Use of own squeaker may be permitted also, but the approval of the Trials Supervisor must similarly be sought first.

Trial Prices
Field Trials (4 dogs) $5.50 per greyhound
Solo/ Handslips $11 per greyhound
Arm Trials $16.50

Admission

Entry to Wentworth Park race meetings for Adults is $6.00. Children under 18 are free when accompanied by an adult.

Parking

Parking is available adjacent to the grounds - entrance off Wentworth Park Road. . Parking fee of $12 applies. (GOBTA members free in this area on production of membership card). GBOTA also have an initative for race night trainers to park internally via Wattle St gate. Parking fee GBOTA members $5, including admission of two people. For non-GBOTA members $10, including admission for two people.

Safety of Users- Owners and trainers and patrons should note enhanced car parking arrangements have commenced at the car park in Wentworth Park Road.

A number of car spaces have been set aside close to the exit and the security guards on each race night. These spaces are available, particularly for people who are engaged in the later races or who are by  themselves. The GBOTA has taken this step to provide a safer environment, particularly for women and aged users of the car park.

If anyone who uses the car park feels anxious about leaving the track, the security guards are available to escort them to their vehicles. If you wish this to happen, please approach the guards directly when you leave the track and they will provide this service.

These arrangements are a slight change from the previous parking protocol and owners and trainers are asked to please assist towards the providing of this service, by adhering to the security guards' requests when they enter the parking area.

Driving

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

From Sydney's West
There are two roads you can travel on:- 1) Parramatta Road - follow the road all the way to the city past Sydney University (on the right) and take the left-hand turn into Wattle Street (just past Broadway Shopping Centre). Turn left at the end of the street and first left into Wentworth Park Road. 2) Follow Victoria Road and stay on the left hand lane over ANZAC Bridge. Once over the bridge take the Fish Market Exit and turn right at the main set of traffic lights. Once past the Fish Markets (on the right) take the second left into Wentworth Park Road.

From Central and Northern Coasts
Follow the F3 and take the City Exit. Follow the Pacific Highway to the Harbour Bridge. Once on the Harbour Bridge take the York Street Exit and turn left at King Street then right into George Street. George Street joins up with Broadway. Turn right on Broadway into Wattle Street and left at Wentworth Park Road.

From Southern Highlands and Southern Coasts
Follow General Holmes Drive which joins onto Southern Cross Drive. Keep left and use left-hand lane to link with South Dowling Street. Turn left into Cleveland Street then right into Abercrombie Street and left into Wentworth Park Road. 

Public Transport

Wentworth Park is only a 5 - minute walk from the closest station Taxi - If you are taking a taxi to the track ask to be dropped off at Wentworth Park Road (the main Entrance)

Light Rail and Bus Routes Information for Patrons

Entry via Wattle Street
Metro Light Rail Linking Central Station with Sydney's inner west (to Lilyfield) Metro Light Rail delivers you quickly and easily to Wentworth Park with stops at Darling Harbour and Star City Casino along the way
Runs every 10 – 15 minutes (every 30 minutes after midnight) 365 days a year
Central to Lilyfield including Wentworth Park (Last service departs Lilyfield to Central 12.30 am Fri & Sat)
Central to Star City 24 hours a day
Fares available from conductor on board
Visit www.metrolightrail.com.au for more information 
The Wentworth Park stop is located adjacent to Wattle Street (which runs along the back of the race track) towards the Sydney Fish Markets only a short walk to the Wattle Street entrance

Sydney Buses
The following Sydney Buses routes run close to the Wentworth Park track
 501   CBD George and Market Sts to Harris Street stop north of Pyrmont Bridge Rd
 433   QVB Building York St to Harris Street stop north of Pyrmont Bridge Rd
 431   CBD George and Market Sts to Glebe Point Rd stop near Bridge Rd
 433   CBD George and Market Sts to Glebe Point Rd stop near Bridge Rd
 Visit www.sydneybuses.info/ for more information