September Members Newsletter
05 September 2008
Latest NSWROA Members Newsletter available for download... Newsletter (pdf)

Cocktail Party to be held on the Flight Deck of HMAS Sydney
04 September 2008 : UPCOMING EVENTS
The President, Gillian Hirstman, and the Board of The Infants’ Home with the generous cooperation of the Commanding Officer, Captain Braddon Wheeler RAN, Officers and Ship’s Company of HMAS Sydney Invite you to join us for a Cocktail Party to be held on the Flight Deck of HMAS Sydney - Garden Island Dockyard, Cowper Wharf Road, Potts Point - Thursday 25 September 2008, 6.30pm to 8.30pm... Full Details (pdf) AcceptanceForm.doc

A Pictorial Guide to the 2008 Racing Night of Champions
24 August 2008
With over 700 guests in attendance, this year’s Racing’s Night of Champions held at The Pavillion at Royal Randwick Racecourse was, without doubt, the biggest event in NSWROA history. Let’s take a walk down the red carpet... Full Details

Tuesday Joy Takes Top Honours at NSWROA 2008 Racing Night Of Champions
14 August 2008: MEDIA RELEASE
In a night of glitz and glamour and before a packed audience, Tuesday Joy was named the NSW Champion Horse of the Year at the New South Wales Racehorse Owners Association’s (NSWROA) 2008 Racing Night of Champions... Full Details

August Members Newsletter
11 August 2008
Latest NSWROA Members Newsletter available for download... Newsletter (pdf)

Racing's Night of Champions - Charity Auction
03 August 2008
This year the Gala Awards Dinner is again helping to raise money for Redkite, who provide practical, financial and emotional support for children with cancer, and their families. Throughout the evening NSWROA will be raising money for Redkite through:

• Raffle Tickets (click for PDF list, 372kb)
• Silent Auction (click for PDF list, 2.3mb)
• Monster Auction (click for PDF list, 1.1mb)

2008 NSW Racing Awards Nominations
31 July 2008 : MEDIA RELEASE
Racing's Night of Champions 2008 Gala Awards Dinner. The nominations for the 2008 NSW Racing Awards... Nominations

Election of Committee and Office Bearers for NSWROA
26 July 2008
Following the election of the Committee at the 43rd Annual General Meeting of the NSW Racehorse Owners Association on 22 July 2008, an election of office bearers took place with the following results... Full Details

July Members Newsletter
15 July 2008
Latest NSWROA Members Newsletter available for download... Newsletter (pdf)

NSWROA Confirmed As Official Owners' Representative Body In NSW
10 July 2008: MEDIA RELEASE
New South Wales Racehorse Owners Association (NSWROA) President, Mr Stephen van Eyk, is pleased to announce that NSWROA has officially been recognised as the body representing owners in NSW... Full Details

NSWROA Backs Independent Board
07 July 2008
The NSW Racehorse Owners Association says a truly independent RacingNSW board where business skills are the focus will ensure the industry prospers into the future... Full Details

New Executive Officer for NSWROA
01 July 2008
New South Wales Racehorse Owners Association (NSWROA) President, Mr Stephen van Eyk, has great pleasure in announcing the appointment of Ms Sharon Hunt to the position of Executive Officer of NSWROA... Full Details

Racing’s Night of Champions 2008
30 June 2008 : UPCOMING EVENTS
NSW Racehorse Owners Association presents Racing’s Night of Champions, Gala Awards Dinner, 14th August 2008. A prestigious evening of glamour, VIPs, racing personalities and performances throughout the night by Australia Aria Award Winners - Human Nature. For more information or to purchase tickets call 02 9650 1415 or email racingsnightofchampions@hotmail.com... Full Details

The Carrazzo Sydney Tax Seminar
10 June 2008 : UPCOMING EVENTS
Paul Carrazzo CPA, arguably Australia’s most respected and active bloodstock tax consultant, presents his renowned horse tax seminar during Sydney’s famous sales period... Full Details (pdf)

June Members Newsletter
09 June 2008
Latest NSWROA Members Newsletter available for download... Newsletter (pdf)

Notice of AGM
06 June 2008
Notice is hereby given that the forty-third Annual General Meeting of the NSW Racehorse Owners Association Limited (ACN 000 498 859) will be held at 'The Rugby Club', Rugby Place, Off 31A Pitt Street, Sydney, 3rd Floor - Barbarian Room, on the 22 July 2008 at 6.00pm... Full Report (pdf)

May Members Newsletter
20 May 2008
Latest NSWROA Members Newsletter available for download... Newsletter (pdf)

March/April Members Newsletter
14 April 2008
Latest NSWROA Members Newsletter available for download... Newsletter (pdf)

State Government Reforms On The Way
11 April 2008
Michael Yates, a leading solicitor and director of the NSW Racehorse Owners Association, is confident the upcoming State Government reforms to the Racing NSW Board will bring better decision making and more cohesive leadership to the industry... Full Details

Grafton CEO Passes Away
02 April 2008
On behalf of the President, Mr Stephen van Eyk, board members and all members of the NSWROA we would like to pass on our deepest sympathy to Lisa Thompson and family on the passing of Dale Thompson. Dale was a well know figure through the NSW Racing Industry and will be sadly missed by all... Full Details

Equine Influenza Levy Legislation Deferred
11 March 2008
Australian Racing Board chief executive Andrew Harding commended Federal Agricultural Minister Tony Burke for yesterday's announcement "that he is deferring passage of the Federal Governments' proposed levy legislation until after the Callinan Inquiry"... Full Details

Join us for Golden Rose Day
UPCOMING SOCIAL EVENTS
Join the NSWROA for an exciting day of racing at Rosehill Racecourse, Saturday 15th March, for the Golden Rose Day for members and their guests. Members tickets will be provided. Tickets are strictly limited so book now to secure your seat on our luxury coach. We have organised various pick up and drop off points... Full Details & Booking Form (pdf)

Join us for Sydney Cup Raceday
UPCOMING SOCIAL EVENTS
The Directors of the NSWROA would like to invite you to join them and members of your Association for a great day of racing. SYDNEY CUP RACEDAY, Saturday 3rd May, Vista Room, Level 5, Queen Elizabeth Stand, Royal Randwick. Includes: Sumptuous Buffet Luncheon & beverage package, Afternoon Tea, Guest Tipsters & Tipping Competition, Best Hat & Best Tie Competition, Auction Items, Race Book & pen, Full tote & Bookmaker facilities... Full Details & Booking Form (pdf)

A Small Win For Owners
21 February 2008 : PRESS RELEASE
In regard to the Press Release below (Metropolitan Prizemoney to Increase From 1st April 2008 – Racing NSW), the New South Wales Racehorse Owners Association is satisfied with the distribution of prizemoney dealt out by Racing NSW... Full Details

Reimbursement of Additional Costs due to World Youth Day
20 February 2008 : Racing NSW Media Release
Racing NSW’s Chief Executive, Peter V’landys, today confirmed that no determination has been made about the amount or the criteria for the reimbursement of trainers and others affected by the events of World Youth Day at Royal Randwick Racecourse in July this year... Full Details (PDF)

Join us for the Group 2 Expressway Stakes!!
UPCOMING SOCIAL EVENTS
We have COMPLIMENTARY members tickets into Canterbury Group 2 Expressway Stakes, we just need YOU. Join the NSWROA for an exciting day of racing at Canterbury Racecourse on Saturday 23 February for the Group 2 Expressway Stakes for members and their guests. We have organised various pick up and drop off points (see brochure attached). BOOK NOW to secure your seat on our luxury coach... Full Details & Booking Form (word doc)

Jan/Feb Members Newsletter
07 February 2008
Latest NSWROA Members Newsletter available for download... Full Details (pdf)

NSWROA Trivia Night
UPCOMING SOCIAL EVENTS
Put your thinking caps on and come and join quiz master, tv personality Ryan Phelan for a night of fun. It's general trivia with a racing theme and there are lots of great prizes to be won! Randwick Racecourse, Vice Regal Room, Thursday 21 February. Get in fast as places are strictly limited... Full Details (pdf)

A Tax Win for Breeders
10 January 2008 : ARTICLE BY CARRAZZO CONSULTING CPAs
This case, decided by the WA AAT in late October 2007 after a hearing that took place in June 2007, ruled that a husband and wife partnership were conducting a taxation breeding and racing activity, even where limited sales where evident due to perfectly legitimate reasons, in this instance extraordinary bad luck... Full Details (PDF)

Racing legend passes away
09 January 2008
Jockey legend George 'Cotton Fingers' Moore has passed away overnight, after a long illness, aged 84. Many regard Moore as Australia’s greatest jockey, which is justified considering his 119 Group 1 wins remains the riding benchmark in this country... Full Details

Join us for Canterbury Night Racing
07 January 2008 : SOCIAL EVENTS
Join the NSWROA for a fun night at Canterbury Night racing on Thursday, 31 January, for members and their guests. Members tickets will be provided. Please notify at time of booking. Tickets are strictly limited so book now to secure your seat on our luxury coach... Full Details

Prizemoney Must Stay at "Grass Roots" Level
20 December 2007 : PRESS RELEASE
While the New South Wales Racehorse Owners Association (NSWROA) is satisfied with the prizemoney distribution for both the Country and Provincial areas of New South Wales, we as an association have grave reservations with the pending distribution of prizemoney for Metropolitan racing... Full Details

Membership Renewal
20 December 2007
In recognition of the difficulties Owners have experienced as a result of EI and with a view to making membership of NSWROA more accessible to all Owners or former Owners, the subscriptions for the 2008 year have been reduced by approximately 55%... Full Details (Word doc)

EI zones may be lifted
18 December 2007
Racing NSW officials met with the NSW Department of Primary Industries yesterday and pushed for a relaxation of the horse movement protocols that have been in place since the equine influenza outbreak in late August... Full Details

AJC suggests swapping Doncaster, Derby Day
13 December 2007
The Australian Jockey Club is considering switching the Derby and Doncaster race dates in a compromise deal designed to resolve the Randwick autumn carnival race programming issues... Full Details

CHAPS II
12 December 2007
Racing NSW is pleased to announce that it has reached agreement with the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry for a revised date for the commencement of CHAPS II... Full Details

Young Jockey loses his life
05 December 2007
Vale Daniel Baker: 1984 - 2007. On behalf of Mr Stephen van Eyk, President of the NSWROA, board members and all members of the NSWROA, we would like to pass on our sincere condolences to Debbie Baker and family on the tragic passing of Daniel Baker... Full Details

Autumn Program Remains Undecided
04 December 2007
No decision has been made on the final format for next year's revamped Sydney autumn carnival after a meeting of industry stakeholders in Sydney was adjourned... Full Details

Vets Didn't Suspect EI at Eastern Creek
04 December 2007
Veterinarians attending horses at Eastern Creek had no experience with equine influenza (EI) and little reason to suspect it was present at the quarantine station, the inquiry into the outbreak has been told... Full Details

Agreement reached on Racing NSW Reforms
01 December 2007
A landmark meeting in Sydney has reached agreement on sweeping reforms to racing in NSW... Full Details

$500 million - The cost of Equine Influenza
30 November 2007
Sydney racing's long-awaited return at Randwick tomorrow has boosted industry spirits at a time when the full financial toll of equine influenza is only just being realised... Full Details

Questionnaire
29 November 2007
There has been great debate over the past few days in regard to the AJC programming the Doncaster Handicap and Queen Elizabeth Stakes on the same day... Full Details

Grooms Signed but 'didn't read EI docs'
22 November 2007
Jet-lagged grooms signed documents on arrival at Sydney's Eastern Creek quarantine station without reading them, the inquiry into equine influenza (EI) heard... Full Details

Cheltenham Sale Deal Announced
21 November 2007
The South Australian Jockey Club stands to gain $85 million from the sale and development of Cheltenham Park in a deal announced yesterday... Full Details

Debate Rages Over Hall of Fame
21 November 2007
The 2007 Australian Racehorse of the Year & Hall of Fame will be held for the first time in Sydney, next Monday night and once again debate rages over which legends of the turf – trainers, jockeys, horses and associates – will be inducted into the Hall of Fame... Full Details

Commercial Horse Assistance Payment (CHAPS)
21 November 2007 : IMPORTANT NOTICE FROM RACINGNSW
Racing NSW is extremely pleased to advise that it has reached agreement with the Federal Minister for Agriculture The Hon. Peter McGauran to have CHAPS extended until 8 February 2008, or until all bans on horse movements are lifted, whichever is earlier... Full Details

Brent Crawford joins NSWROA as Executive Officer
17 October 2007
Brent Crawford has joined the NSWROA as the new Executive Officer. Brent has been involved in the racing industry his whole life as his father, Mick Crawford, has been a horse trainer for many years in Melbourne. Since finishing his VCE in 1994, Brent has always held a position in the racing industry... Full Details

Commercial Horse Assistance Payments Scheme (CHAPS)
20 September 2007
The release of details of the per horse, per day assistance scheme for owners was largely in line with the NSWROA’s stated objectives. Payment will be as follows... Full Details

NSW Racehorse Owners feel the reality of EI
10 September 2007 : MEDIA RELEASE
NSW Racehorse Owners welcome Federal Relief but feel the reality of EI as well performed Thoroughbred dies at Tamworth... Full Details

Racing's Night of Champions Photo Gallery
07 September 2007
The 2007 NSW Racehorse Owners Association’s "Racing's Night of Champions" was another resounding success. Re-live the night of nights with our newly added photo galleries...
Gallery 1 – Awards and Raffle
Gallery 2 – Scenes and People
Gallery 3 – Speech and Auction
Gallery 4 – Silent Auction
Gallery 5 – Evermore, Dance Band and Dancing

Our NSWROA Directors stand and supported for AJC & STC Committees
06 September 2007
Vote 1 – Chris Keogh for STC Committee (pdf)
Vote 1 – John Vouris for AJC Committee (pdf)

Owners the forgotten victims in EI Outbreak
31 August 2007 : MEDIA RELEASE
As the Equine Influenza crisis deepens at Royal Randwick Racecourse, representatives of the NSW Racehorse Owners Association Mr. Stephen van Eyk (President) and David Reay (Executive Officer) attended a meeting at the AJC to discuss Quarantine restrictions at Randwick Racecourse... Full Details

ATO Issue Draft of new Horse Industry Ruling
29 August 2007 : ARTICLE BY CARRAZZO CONSULTING CPAs
After extensive industry consultation, the ATO finally released a new draft ruling addressing major thoroughbred industry taxation issues on 22 August 2007. It has been 14 years since the ATO last issued a specific tax ruling relating to the thoroughbred industry and this current ruling seeks to clarify many aspects of this ruling as well as addressing many horse income tax issues that have arisen subsequent... Full Details (PDF)

Equine Influenza
27 August 2007
The Executive Officer of the NSW Racehorse Owners Association attended a Media Press Conference today regarding the Equine Influenza at Government Macquarie Tower. The Minister for Primary Industry the Hon. Ian McDonald revealed that symptoms of the Equine Influenza have been reported in 415 horses across the state in 53 different locations, with 51 horses confirmed with the virus... Full Details

Resignation of Director Benedict Chan
22 August 2007
It is with great regret we received Benedict Chan’s resignation as a Director of your association after serving 13 years. Benedict is a life member of the association and was Vice President for more than 10 years. Benedict introduced the Racing Night of Champions and was primarily responsible for developing the night to what it is today... Full Details

Owners Support Ministers Racing Initiatives
17 August 2007 : MEDIA RELEASE
The Vice President of the NSW Race horse Owners Association, Mr Ray McDowell, together with fellow director, Michael Yates, met with the Director of the Office of Gaming and Racing, Mr John Whelan, and Mr Ken Brown yesterday to receive further detail on the Minister’s initiatives for the thoroughbred racing industry announced last week... Full Details

Racing's Night of Champions 2007 - Award Winners!
10 August 2007
The Racing's Night of Champions is the most prestigious charity awards night in Australian racing, acknowledging the major achievements of the preceding season by NSW Thoroughbreds. List of Award Nominations, Winners & Sponsors... Full Details

NSW Racing Minister responds to criticism of lame duck committees by giving power to industry participants
09 August 2007 : MEDIA RELEASE
NSW Racehorse Owners Association President, Stephen van Eyk, today welcomed increased industry participation in decision making resulting from the formation of the Racing Industry Consultation Group (RICG). However, he expressed some reservations over the new structure of NSW Racing as announced by the Racing Minister Graham West... Full Details

Racing's Night of Champions - Charity Auction
27 July 2007
This year the Charity Awards Night is again helping to raise money for Redkite, who provide practical, financial and emotional support for children with cancer, and their families... Auction List 2007

Direct Compensation for Racehorse Owners – World Youth Day
12 July 2007 : MEDIA RELEASE
The NSW Racehorse Owners’ Association today again called to be involved in direct compensation negotiations with the NSW Government over the use of Randwick Racecourse for the 2008 Papal visit... Full Details

Racing’s Night of Champions 2007
22 June 2007
The NSW Racehorse Owners Association is, once again, proud to be hosting the Racing’s Night of Champions on Thursday, 9th August, 2007, at the Pavilion at Royal Randwick Racecourse. This event is the most prestigious charity awards night in Australian racing, acknowledging the major achievements of the preceding season by NSW thoroughbreds and celebrating the success of their owners... Full Details

‘Sydney Cup’ NSWROA Luncheon – Great day had by all
23 April 2007 : Social Events
The Association’s annual Easter Carnival lunch held on ‘Sydney Cup Day’, Saturday, 14 April, was an enormously successful day with 141 members and their guests enjoying a wonderful day... Full Details

2007 Autumn Carnival Tipping Competition
17 April 2007
Congratulations to Ron Sullivan & Mario Avellino (Equal 1st on 20 points) who won the NSWROA Autumn Carnival Tipping Competition for 2007, the scores were amended and finalised on 17 April 2007. Geoff Longhurst ran a close 3rd on 19 points having picked the last 2 out of 3 selections in the last round... Full Details

2007 Easter Horse Taxation Seminar
21 March 2007
Paul Carrazzo CPA, widely regarded as Australia’s No.1 bloodstock tax expert, is renowned for presenting his horse tax seminars all over Australia. This is an opportunity not to be missed during the traditional Easter sales week... Full Details (PDF)

Owners Tickets – STC Carnival
19 March 2007
Attention Owners: The maximum ticket quantities for the following STC meeting are as follows... Full Details

26th Annual Doncaster Calcutta Luncheon
19 March 2007
Celebrate, win big and enjoy the anticipation of the Australian Jockey Club Doncaster at Sydney’s largest Cash Calcutta event! The Luncheon will be held at Star City Hotel & Casino on Good Friday the 6th April and brings with it much of the fashion and flare that the Autumn Carnival is renowned for... Full Details

Vale Rob Albon
02 March 2007
It is with great sadness that the NSW Racehorse Owners Association acknowledges the passing of Mr. Rob Albon yesterday. Rob was a long-term serving member and former President of the Association with 6 years service as a Director... Full Details

Homes for Horses : Available Now - "King Stellamark"
28 February 2007 : Homes for Horses Listing
Very attractive bay. City winner. Very good temperament, takes all in his stride. Calm. Will need about 3 months in paddock for injured tendon... Full Details

Free ‘NSWROA Members’ Autumn Carnival Tipping Competition
22 February 2007
Join in the buzz of the 2007 Sydney Autumn Racing Carnival and be in the running to win great prizes including a Free Nomination to star stallion ‘Intergaze’ (valued at $6,500). The Competition is exclusively for current NSWROA Members Only, with free entry... Register Now

NSWROA Membership Renewals
19 February 2007
A reminder that Membership Renewals are now due for 2007. Members renewing before the 31st of March will be in the draw to win a Free Service to first season US Stallion ‘Classic Endeavor’ standing at Ilala Stud, Scone valued at $16,500... On-line Renewals

Join Us For Sydney Cup Raceday
18 February 2007
The Directors of the NSW Racehorse Owners Association would like to invite you to join them and members of your Association for a great day of racing. SYDNEY CUP RACEDAY - Saturday, 14 April 2007. Vista Room, Level 5, Queen Elizabeth Stand, Royal Randwick... Full Details

31st Asian Racing Conference – An Owners Perspective
16 February 2007
The Asian Racing Conference is an excellent platform to highlight and promote at the international level the many Ownership issues common to many jurisdictions... Full Report

New Date for Charity Golf Day
13 February 2007
A new date of 22nd March 2007 has been set for the Annual Charity Golf Day. The event will take place at Macquarie Links Golf Course and the cost is $150 for ROA Members and $200 for Non-Members. This includes all costs for the day, breakfast, lunch and all alcoholic beverages... Full Details

Racing Mass Invitation
13 February 2007
Every Capitol City in Australia has a Racing Mass at carnival time. In Melbourne this year it will be the 48th. The yearly Racing Mass which is held in Sydney during the Autumn Carnival this year will be held on Sunday 11th March 11am at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church, 4 Roma Ave, Kensington... Full Details

An Overview of the Racehorse Syndication Industry – An Owners Perspective
17 January 2007
MAXIMUM INVOLVEMENT – MINIMUM OUTLAY. Owning a share in a racehorse supplies 100% of the adrenalin for a fraction of the costs. Racing is our passion – it’s in our blood. However it’s a sign of the times that spiraling costs were forcing the dream out of reach from many people who would be owners if they could afford to be... Full Report

Homes for Horses : Available Now - "The Silver Fern"
16 January 2007 : Homes for Horses Listing
Lovely stallion son of Opera Prince, who is successful sire of 300 winners, 15 stakeswinners, and progeny earnings of $11 million. The Silver Fern has covered five mares resulting in five healthy live foals all home bred. Two runners including Vines of Otago (3 starts, one third to date). Easy to handle and would make ideal station, pony or polo stallion. Good home essential... Full Details

BOBS Expands Prize Money to Owners
20 October 2006
BOBS was originally set up by diverting some capital from the TAB distribution pool that would have been paid to owners via race club prize money... Full Report

NSW Race Fields Legislation Supports NSW Racing Industry
17 October 2006
The Racing Legislation Amendment Bill 2006 was introduced into the NSW Parliament today... Full Report

Racing's Night of Champions
14 August 2006
The NSWROA’s ‘Racing's Night of Champions’ held on the 10th of August at The Pavilion at Royal Randwick was an unqualified success with over 650 guests attending the function... Full Report & Photo Gallery

Winners of the NSWROA Racing Industry Awards at the Racing's Night of Champions 2006
10 August 2006 : MEDIA RELEASE
The Racing's Night of Champions is the most prestigious charity awards night in Australian racing, acknowledging the major achievements of the preceding season by NSW thoroughbreds... Full Report

Racing's Night of Champions - Charity Auction
01 August 2006
This year the Charity Awards Night is again helping to raise money for Redkite, who provide practical, financial and emotional support for children with cancer, and their families... Auction List 2006

Racing's Night of Champions - Award Nominations
11 July 2006
List of nominations available now... Full Report (pdf)

President's Report for 2005
Presented at AGM – 20 June 2006
During 2005 the Board of the NSW Racehorse Owners Association continued its commitment to owners’ interests and objectives on behalf of our members and the NSW racing community... Full Report

Easter Carnival Raceday Lunch
02 May 2006 : Social Events
The Association’s annual Easter Carnival lunch held on ‘Sydney Cup Day’, Saturday, 22 April, was an enormously successful day with 145 members and their guests enjoying a wonderful day... Full Report & Photo Gallery

Free Tax Seminars for Horse Industry Participants
10 April 2006
The Tax Office is currently reviewing the level of compliance with tax laws by participants in the thoroughbred horse racing industry... Full Report

Diversion of Owners’ Prize Money Entitlements
08 March 2006
There’s been a further exchange of correspondence relating to this matter. The Association continues to strongly oppose the introduction of this scheme... Full Report

NSWROA Charity Golf Day 2006
06 March 2006
Tuesday, 21st February was a magnificent day weather-wise and also a fantastic day for Golf for the 108 players who assembled at the ‘Macquarie Links International Golf Course’ for the inaugural NSW Racehorse Owners Association Charity Golf Day... Full Report

Owners Call for Rescue Package
22 February 2006 : Newspaper Clipping
"NSW Racehorse Owners Association has compiled a rescue plan designed to reinvigorate NSW racing..." Daily Telegraph article... Full Report

Owner Stakes his Claim to Help Fix Racing's Malaise
22 February 2006 : Newspaper Clipping
"Racing NSW is presiding over an industry in depression, which is why Max Whitby, owner, punter, breeder and, most importantly, racegoer, should be heard..." Sydney Morning Herald article... Full Report

Opposition to Diversion of Owners’ Prize Money is National
20 February 2006 : MEDIA RELEASE
The NSWROA’s opposition to the proposal by Racing NSW to redirect a proportion of owners’ prize money has become national... Full Report

NSWROA offers solutions to racing’s difficulties
16 February 2006 : MEDIA RELEASE
The NSWROA has recently given consideration to a range of issues that are currently affecting racing in the state, to produce a comprehensive set of recommendations aimed at getting the industry back on track... Full Report

Weights in Racing and the Role of the Handicapper
14 February 2006
Thoroughbred racing is essentially divided into two separate strands... Full Report

Policies to Meet the Challenges of Racing in 2006 – Summary Paper
14 February 2006
There are presently several crucial matters facing the administrators of racing in NSW... Full Report

Diversion of Owners’ Prize Money Entitlements
13 February 2006
On 30 October 2005 Max Whitby and Rob Albon met with Peter V’Landys (CEO, Racing NSW) and Jim Murphy (General Manager Ownership Services, Racing NSW) to discuss current racing issues... Full Report

Proposed Redirection of Owners’ Prize Money Entitlements
13 February 2006 : MEDIA RELEASE
NSWROA Secretary, Rob Albon, today confirmed the Association’s opposition to the proposed diversion by Racing NSW of a proportion of owners’ prize money entitlements to trainers... Full Report

Provincial Stayers Championship
06 January 2006 : MEDIA RELEASE
NSWROA President Max Whitby today congratulated Racing NSW, particularly Racing Manager Paul Bloodworth, on the renewal of the Provincial Stayer’s Championship for 2006... Full Report

Free Tax Advice Seminars for Horse Industry Participants
08 November 2005
The Owners seminars will focus on the question 'are you carrying on a business or a hobby?' Capital gains tax implications on disposal of horses by hobbyists will also be discussed... Full Report

Horse Racing Under Attack by the ATO
03 November 2005
The Australian Horse Racing Industry is well and truly under attack by the ATO. Furthermore, those in the “firing line” are owners who most likely fit your own circumstances... Full Report

Joint Response to Richard Turnley’s Press Release on Black Type Races
01 November 2005 : MEDIA RELEASE
ATA (NSW) and NSWROA Presidents, Ron Leemon and Max Whitby, said today that Mr Richard Turnley's attempt to deflect criticism of the workings... Full Report

GST and Racing Fundamentals
07 October 2005
There’s never been a more opportune time to reinforce the fundamentals of GST and Racing, given that the ATO is currently conducting its largest ever audit of the industry... Full Report

BOBS
03 October 2005
BOBS goes from strength to strength with 155 stallions and 1629 progeny nominated for the 2005/2006 season... Full Report

Member Benefits
26 September 2005
Discounts are being offered to all financial NSWROA members by Champions of the Turf and AAP Racing. Details as follows:... Full Report

Racing’s Night of Champions
15 August 2005
The NSW Racehorse Owners Association’s "Racing's Night of Champions" was a resounding success with over 700 people attending the function... Full Report
Night of Champions Photo Gallery 1

STC Election
27 July 2005
As members will be aware an election is shortly to take place to fill the vacancy on the STC Committee brought about by the resignation of former Chairman Bruce McHugh... Full Report

articles posted prior to July 2005 can be found in our "news archive"