Some of the things that the NSWROA has achieved to date:

• Cost free racing across NSW.
• Amendment to race ballot conditions so that original entries take precedence over extended nominations.
• Starters Incentives paid for non-prize money winning horses.
• Abolition of the Placed Rider Payment at Metropolitan race courses.
• Release of prize money to Owners prior to swab clearance (except for major races).
• Changes to race programming including increased opportunities to race before open company, additional races for fillies and mares and more staying races.
• Establishment of Owners Rooms at Randwick, Rosehill, Canterbury and Warwick Farm race courses including car parking for NSWROA members at Royal Randwick and Warwick Farm.
• Waiver of STC joining fee for NSWROA members.
• Free entry to Provincial and Country race clubs for members.
• Retained post-race interviews of winning Owners when under threat at metropolitan tracks.
• Organises and promotes the annual ‘Racing’s Night of Champions’ and many other social events.
• Input to Racing NSW Strategic Plan.
• Representation of owners in RIPAC.
• Membership of NSW BOBS Management Committee.
• Concluded a recommended format contract with ATA for training horses eliminating onerous conditions adverse to Owners.
• Runs a fully manned office.

NSWROA current objectives include:

• Continued monitoring and review of race programming.
• Free entry for owners at all racecourses in NSW.
• Introduction of Selling Races on a trial basis.
• Increased starter’s rebates paid down to tenth place at all race courses.
• Institution of basic platform of owners race day benefits.
• Reduced cost of race club membership for NSWROA members.
• Increased program of social events including, Race Day Luncheons, and Golf Day.
• Introduction of alternative dispute resolution (mediation) in conjunction with Australian Trainers Association.
• Promotion of full and fair disclosure in the sale of horses, including pre-sale x-rays.