There will now be two sets of group three Regional finals with Wagga's series for Riverina and Western-trained horses, while Newcastle will host the Hunter and Metropolitan horses.

The group three finals will be run at Riverina Paceway on November 20.

Heats of the group one series, which has been delayed until September, have also been added for Leeton and Young.

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FACE masks are required to be worn by all licensed persons and essential staff when it may not be possible to achieve social distancing under new changes to Harness Racing NSW's COVID-19 protocols.

These include during pre and post race sample collections, when in the stewards room, in the change room or bathroom and whenever otherwise directed to by stewards.

Participants need to bring their own face mask and failure to comply could see stewards taken action under rule 238.

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RIVERINA form is proving to be good form with a raft of winners coming out of the region over the past fortnight.

Mister Donald won his first race since leaving the region and joining the Craig Cross stable last week before being held up at Menangle on Saturday night.

Malakie won her first start since leaving Wayne Sullivan's stable at being purchased by Temora's Russell Harpley.

Grandson Alex Alchin now trains the filly who clocked a mile rate of 1:55.5 as she went on to win by 12 metres.

Pinnacle Hope also brought up its first win in 41 starts at Port Pirie last month.

In his first start in South Australia, the gelding brought up his seventh win but first since March last year.

Young trainer-driver Todd Day also tasted success with Clowns Tothe Left at Parkes before the return of regionalised racing

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GEORGIE Martin is chasing Menangle riches on Saturday night.

After a couple of seconds at Riverina Paceway, including finishing a half head behind Major Roll on Friday, the David Kennedy-trained mare has drawn barrier five in a mares race.

Meanwhile stablemate Adira continued her impressive form for the stable bringing up her fourth straight win at Wagga last month.

She had been placed once in eight starts this season before moving to the Riverina.

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IMPERIALS Gem scored her first win since tasting group three success in January, but only after winning a protest.

Reinsman Jordan Seary successfully protested against David Druitt alleging interference from Sun Safe in the concluding stages at Riverina Paceway on Friday.

With the margin a short half head, stewards ruled there was sufficient evidence to change the result.

The four-year-old had been unplaced in three starts since winning the Go Girlfriend Series Final at Menangle.

Part-owner Drew Kenna was pleased to see her bounce back after some disappointing performances.

"I've changed a few things on her and came in pretty confident she had turned the corner," Kenna said.

"She proved it. She was a bit lucky to get up in a protest but you have to take them when you can get them."

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SHANE Hallcroft was another who bounced back at Wagga on Friday.

After being lucky to avoid serious injury in a fall last week, Hallcroft tasted success with The Clock Winder.

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WAGGA will hold an eight-race card on Friday as the regular pattern of racing in the region continues.

The first is at 1.03pm.

Young races the following Tuesday.