Horse Racing New Brunswick would like to thank the New Brunswick Government for allocating seed financing as requested during our start-up phase

. This funding ensures the organization commences operations with a sound financial footprint.

HRNB is also pleased to report the resolution of two key outstanding issues, which now resolved enable the organization to make application for its 2009 live racing season launch. Application has been submitted for the following qualifying dates with the Maritime Provinces Harness Racing Commission.

The qualifying dates applied for are as follows:

Sunday, March 29, 2009 at 12:00
-entry deadline is Thursday, March 26, 2009 at 12:00 noon

Wednesday, April 1, 2009 at 12:00
-entry deadline is Monday, March 30, 2009 at 12:00 noon

Sunday, April 5, 2009 at 12:00
-entry deadline is Thursday, April 2, 2009 at 12:00 noon

"It goes without saying the current national financial environment presents difficult challenges for our government and our organization," stated Hachey. "HRNB is committed to working with our elected representatives through these difficult economic times. Discussions are ongoing and cooperation with various stakeholders will ensure a strong and stable model emerges.

"The directors and staff of HRNB thank the horsemen of our Province who have assisted and remained patient through the difficult challenges we jointly have overcome."

Hachey encourages the province's horsemen to get ready to race in New Brunswick.

(Horse Racing New Brunswick)