MEDIA RELEASE: Tuesday, 13 July 2010

NSW RACEHORSE OWNERS ASSOCIATION – SUPPORT OF RACING NSW

The NSW Racehorse Owners Association today urged Racing NSW to continue its
strong fight on behalf of the NSW Thoroughbred Racing Industry to ensure the financial
viability of industry participants.

The Association said that it was fully supportive of the initial action of Racing NSW to
impose a 1.5% levy on the turnover of all wagering operators utilising NSW Race Fields
and now supports the Board in its strong legal defence of its actions.

Racing NSW has shown a strong commitment to the interests of racing industry
participants and had it not taken the action it has already taken to date the industry
would be entering an uncertain period.

Racehorse owners can only continue to participate in the industry if prizemoney returns
remain at their current levels at best. Any loss of revenue and therefore prizemoney
could see a mass exodus of owners from racing with a negative flow on effect on all
participants.

The Association therefore believes that Racing NSW should continue with its strong
resolve in seeking to obtain a fair and equitable return from corporate bookmakers and
betting exchanges.

ENDS