As of August 4. 2009 the feature race calendar for 2009/2010 has been released. Harness Racing Australia has collaborated with Harness Racing New Zealand to produce a calendar that complimented both parties well. By doing so it will be able to be used as a reference material that is centralized in information. Among this collaboration was of course the state controlling bodies and clubs.

Preparing this year’s calendar took into consideration of a lot of factors. These factors included local needs as well as commercial aspects, racing and the tradition of Harness Racing.

The Barastoc Grand Circuit calendar provides a 24 race scheduling that includes those champions who have competed and won as well as those that will offer new competition to the harness racing champions that have seen the tracks before.

The calendar is susceptible to change, as it has always been due to factors that are either controllable or not. This is why up to date information should be sought after daily from Harness Racing Australia. Such changes are often seen in qualifying events as well as heats and preludes.

It should also be noted that a large change in this year’s calendar is seen in the Queensland Pacing Championship being held at a different location.