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Mon 10th Dec, 2018

Mon 3rd Dec, 2018

Adjustment To Saturday 3yo Benchmark Races (Dec/Jan)

In a continuing attempt to maximise opportunities for participation in the Metropolitan area on a Saturday, the following Benchmark 3yo races have now been adjusted to 3yo & 4yo Benchmark races.

Three-year-olds will benefit by receiving the applicable age allowance of 3kg in December and 2kg in January. The amended races are listed below:-

Saturday, 15^th December 2018 – 3yo BM76 1100m is now a 3&4yo BM76 1100m

Saturday, 22^nd December 2018 – 3yo BM72 1300m is now a 3&4yo BM72 1300m

Saturday, 12^th January 2019 – 3yo BM74 1000m is now a 3&4yo BM74 1000m

Saturday, 19^th January 2019 – 3yo BM72 1300m is now a 3&4yo BM72 1300m

Mon 26th Nov, 2018

ATC Foundation Calls On Applicants For Inaugural Drought Relief Grants

Mon 19th Nov, 2018

Amendments To Metro Programmes Dec 2018/Jan 2019

Amendment 1

Wednesday 26th December 2018 – Randwick
Benchmark 76 Handicap 1400m will now be held on Saturday 29th December 2018. Prizemoney increases from $60,000 to $125,000.

Saturday 29th December 2018 – Randwick
3yo Benchmark 74 Handicap 1600m will now be held on Wednesday 26th December as 3yo Benchmark 70 Handicap. Prizemoney reduces from $125,000 to $60,000.

Amendment 2

Friday 4th January 2019 – Canterbury Night
3yo Fillies Benchmark 64 Handicap 1250m is now 3yo Maiden Handicap 1250m.

Saturday 5th January 2019 – Warwick Farm
3yo Benchmark 72 Handicap was 1400m is now 1300m.

Tue 23rd Oct, 2018

Southern Districts Barrier Trials (New Wagga Dates)

Welcome to the NSW Trainers Association members information

General Information

• Board Members
• NSWTA Benchmark And Programming Survey 2016
• Racing NSW – Veterinarians Permit
• Amendment to AR.135A
• TIC at Official Trials
• Investigations and Surveillance Unit
• Race Day Cancellation Policy
• Fair Work Ombudsman (FWO) into the Horse Racing Industry
• Bloodstock – Trainer – Agency Agreement Draft
• Racing Australia Fee Notice Example
• Co-owner Agreement (June2018)
• Australian Rules of Racing – August 2018 (part 1)
• Australian Rules of Racing – August 2018 (Part 2)
• Australian Rules of Racing – August 2018 (Part 3)
• Fee Notice Required – August 2018
• Draft Letter or Email To Owners – July 2018

Health Related Issues & Horse Welfare

• Mental Health Trainers Assistance Program
• Counselling And Help For Trainers
• Advisory Charts For The Treatment Of Racehorses Before Competition
• Detection times for Equine medications – A handy website
• Ibuprofen And Formaldehyde Notices
• Protocols For Application For The Collection Of Blood Samples On The Day Prior To Racing
• Screening Limits
• New Testosterone Rules
• LR114 Equine Welfare
• NSWTA Update – A win for Common sense on Alcohol Policy
• Horse Treatment Record Template
• Addiction Resource
• Alcohol Rehab and Recovery

Employment

• Horse and Greyhound Training Award – July 2018
• Pay Rates Calculator
• Casual Employees Entitlements
• Workers Compensation
• Superannuation
• 1.5% Stablehands payment information for Trainers
• Apprentice Jockey Wages

Insurance

• Gow Gates – NSW Trainers Association Insurance
• NSW Trainers 2018/19 Personal Accident Policy
• NSW Trainers 2018/19 Public Liability/Professional Indemnity Policy

Drought

• Draft Fee Notice 
• Drought and daily training fees: recommended price rise

Racing NSW Links for Trainers

• RISA – Stable Assist Login
• Racing NSW Online Forms Menu (including BOBS, Licensing, Stakes Payment, Insurance and Registration)
• Programming and Handicapping Menu
• Race Diary (Programme)
• Australian Racing and Equine Academy
• NSW Thoroughbred Rehabilitation Trust