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Peter and Sue Westend have added another element to their growing Norwegian Park business with What’… View the full article

Southland has three of the top 12 qualifiers for the $125,000 Group 1 2YO Ruby at Cambridge on June … View the full article

The foundation on which Murray Baker and Andrew Forsman’s outstanding season has been built is teamw… View the full article

Time Lord has boosted his Group One chances in the Queensland Derby with a successful Australian deb… View the full article

This change is a slight adjustment to the existing law that missed the mark slightly. But can someone tell me how they will define "a standout yearling"?

The second half of the third plenary session of the 37th Asian Racing Conference in Seoul this week … View the full article

Betting against Will Gordon posting another jumping double aboard the stablemates It’s A Wonder and … View the full article

Star sprinter Harry Angel has made a winning start to his campaign in the Duke of York Stakes ahead … View the full article

Kentucky Derby winner Justify has drawn gate seven for the Preakness Stakes in Baltimore, where he w… View the full article

Minister for Racing Winston Peters today announced changes to bloodstock tax rules for the New Zeala… View the full article

Well-related Ruakaka maiden winner McCartney might find herself in stakes company if she’s not sold … View the full article

Rt Hon Winston Peters Deputy Prime Minister Minister for Racing 17 May 2018 Bloodstock tax rules to change Minister for Racing Winston Peters today announced changes to bloodstock tax rules for the New Zealand racing industry as part of Budget 2018. “Racing is a significant industry in New Zealand and this measure will provide economic stimulus to many parts of the country. The change will encourage new investment in the breeding industry to make it more financially attractive and increase the quality of this country’s racing stock,” says Winston Peters. “The Budget allows $4.8 million over the next four years for tax deductions that can be claimed for the costs of high-quality horses acquired with the intention to breed. “The previous rules around tax write-downs did not serve their original purpose of promoting new investment, as they favoured established breeding businesses rather than attracting new entrants. “These changes mean that a new investor in the breeding industry will be able to claim tax deductions for the costs of a horse as if they had an existing breeding business. To qualify, the horse must be a standout yearling. “Quality breeding is the life blood of the thoroughbred racing code. It also helps sustain an iconic New Zealand industry and ensures New Zealand horses can compete with the best in the world. “I expect the new rules will apply to yearlings acquired from next year’s premier bloodstock sales,” says Winston Peters.

In the RIU response it is mentioned that they have been recommending to both HRNZ and NZTR "for the past two years that the NZ rules should include a comprehensive "one clear day rule" to include all treatments to a horse to avoid the current confusion." Following on from these comments made by the RIU regarding the differences in rule applications across the New Zealand racing codes we posed the following questions to the HRNZ CEO, Edward Rennell. The questions and his responses are as follows: BOAY: Does HRNZ intend to introduce a "one clear day rule" to include all treatments to a horse before raceday? HRNZ: Yes. The board at its last meeting on 28 April 2018, requested management to consult with our legal advisor and equine veterinary advisor to determ appropriate wording with a view to reviewing a draft rule change at its next meeting on 31 May 2018. BOAY: If so when? HRNZ: If approved by the Board on 31 May, there is an industry consultation phase we must undertake over the following month. Once completed this would then be formally approved at the Board's next meeting on 10 July. We would then have to submit to the Minister and The Gazette - with a target of having this effective 1 August 2018. BOAY: Does HRNZ see any reason why they shouldn't align with the Thoroughbred code in NZ and OZ with the application of this rule? HRNZ: Makes sense to have common prohibited substance rules where possible - particularly with vets and participants common across both codes. BOAY: Is it correct that HRNZ "has no rules regarding one clear day for any medication including alkalising agents"? HRNZ: ADDRESSED UNDER RULES 1004 (6) WHICH STATES: (6) No person shall during any day of racing, in respect of a horse entered in a race, administer by injection, nasal gastric tube, gastric tube, ventilator, or nebulizer any substance whatsoever. Where such administration occurs both the person and the trainer commit a breach of this sub-rule unless such device was used after the horse had raced or under the direction or supervision of a club veterinary surgeon, Racecourse Inspector or Stipendiary Steward. 1.8.06For the purposes of this sub-rule the day of racing is deemed to commence 12 hours prior to the first race and conclude half an hour after the last race. BOAY: Does HRNZ intend to implement specific rules for pre-raceday treatment with alkalising agents? HRNZ: WILL BE ADDRESSED UNDER THE ONE CLEAR DAY RULE. UNDER THIS TRAINERS WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ADMINISTER AKALISING AGENTS FROM MIDNIGHT ON THE THURSDAY MORNING FOR A RACEDAY ON THE FRIDAY. Note this rule change was proposed at our Annual Conference in 2015, but was rejected by clubs and kindred bodies in preference for the retention of the current rule (at Conference we require a 2/3rds majority for rule changes). Intention is for the Board to address this directly in line with the process outlined in paragraph 1 above. Edward Rennell Harness Racing NZ Inc. | Chief Executive

In the RIU response it is mentioned that they have been recommending to both HRNZ and NZTR "for the past two years that the NZ rules should include a comprehensive "one clear day rule" to include all treatments to a horse to avoid the current confusion." Following on from these comments made by the RIU regarding the differences in rule applications across the New Zealand racing codes we posed the following questions to the HRNZ CEO, Edward Rennell. The questions and his responses are as follows: BOAY: Does HRNZ intend to introduce a "one clear day rule" to include all treatments to a horse before raceday? HRNZ: Yes. The board at its last meeting on 28 April 2018, requested management to consult with our legal advisor and equine veterinary advisor to determ appropriate wording with a view to reviewing a draft rule change at its next meeting on 31 May 2018. BOAY: If so when? HRNZ: If approved by the Board on 31 May, there is an industry consultation phase we must undertake over the following month. Once completed this would then be formally approved at the Board's next meeting on 10 July. We would then have to submit to the Minister and The Gazette - with a target of having this effective 1 August 2018. BOAY: Does HRNZ see any reason why they shouldn't align with the Thoroughbred code in NZ and OZ with the application of this rule? HRNZ: Makes sense to have common prohibited substance rules where possible - particularly with vets and participants common across both codes. BOAY: Is it correct that HRNZ "has no rules regarding one clear day for any medication including alkalising agents"? HRNZ: ADDRESSED UNDER RULES 1004 (6) WHICH STATES: (6) No person shall during any day of racing, in respect of a horse entered in a race, administer by injection, nasal gastric tube, gastric tube, ventilator, or nebulizer any substance whatsoever. Where such administration occurs both the person and the trainer commit a breach of this sub-rule unless such device was used after the horse had raced or under the direction or supervision of a club veterinary surgeon, Racecourse Inspector or Stipendiary Steward. 1.8.06For the purposes of this sub-rule the day of racing is deemed to commence 12 hours prior to the first race and conclude half an hour after the last race. BOAY: Does HRNZ intend to implement specific rules for pre-raceday treatment with alkalising agents? HRNZ: WILL BE ADDRESSED UNDER THE ONE CLEAR DAY RULE. UNDER THIS TRAINERS WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ADMINISTER AKALISING AGENTS FROM MIDNIGHT ON THE THURSDAY MORNING FOR A RACEDAY ON THE FRIDAY. Note this rule change was proposed at our Annual Conference in 2015, but was rejected by clubs and kindred bodies in preference for the retention of the current rule (at Conference we require a 2/3rds majority for rule changes). Intention is for the Board to address this directly in line with the process outlined in paragraph 1 above. Edward Rennell Harness Racing NZ Inc. | Chief Executive

Champion stayer Big Orange has been ruled out for the season because of injury. View the full article

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Racing: Mac attack returns in style 17 May, 2018 5:00am 3 minutes to read Kiwi comeback kid James McDonald rides Cormac to victory at Warwick Farm yesterday. Photo / Bradley Photography Other Even in the darkest moments of James McDonald's enforced 18 months away from racing, he probably didn't dream his comeback could be this perfect. But at Warwick Farm in Sydney yesterday New Zealand racing's favourite son took less than 90 seconds to remind everybody just how special he is. Having his first ride back after his disqualification from the saddle for a minor betting offence, McDonald got the best out of favourite Cormac to win a desperate finish. Punters were thrilled, champion trainer and fellow Kiwi Chris Waller was happy and the win put a smile on the face of industry participants Australasia-wide. McDonald was happy, but stuffed. "My legs are a bit jelly — I didn't need a tight finish to start off the day," McDonald told Sky Channel. "He found the line really well — I think those two horses came away from the field, and he toughed it out the best." He added: "It's been well-documented over the last week how I've matured. Hopefully this is the start of bigger and better things. "I want to move on, and hopefully this is a good starting point. "My family made the trip over from New Zealand, and my girlfriend Katelyn [Mallyon] is here, and my best mate Toddy so it's really good." McDonald added to his spectacular return by winning another race later in the programme with Monasterio and with a couple of placings as well it was as good a day as he could have dreamed of, especially in the ultra competitive Sydney racing scene. He rides there again on Saturday but has already confirmed to head to Brisbane for the bigger days of the winter carnival there, meaning he will be back in the heat of group one action in a matter of days rather than weeks. But with one big difference. When McDonald was disqualified for tipping a punter a winning horse who then placed $1000 on for McDonald to profit from, he was a retained rider for powerhouse Godolphin. He has returned freelance and it would appear his timing could hardly be better. Although it will mean less financial security, it also means the former Cambridge jockey can choose which horses he rides for which trainers, with all the main players in Sydney looking for his services. Waller's stable is obviously the most powerful in Sydney — he won five of the seven races at yesterday's otherwise normal midweek meeting — and he has long been an unabashed fan of McDonald but has Hugh Bowman as his main jockey. But Waller's racing manager Charlie Duckworth said they were thrilled to be using McDonald's services again after yesterday's comeback win. "Obviously it was great for James to win on his first ride back," Duckworth said. "It's great to have him back riding for us. It's good for everyone involved." McDonald could quickly be back at the top of the Australian riding ranks and possibly even better than before he was sidelined. He has spoken openly about his goal to win the Sydney premiership next season while the Melbourne Cup is still one of his racing dreams. And as he showed yesterday, McDonald's dreams often come true. - additional reporting, Racing.com

Almighty Crown has continued his path to the Gr. 1 Queensland Derby with a dominant win in a staying… View the full article

History has a habit of repeating in Brisbane Group One races, and that means tough Melbourne mare Or… View the full article

A maiden winner at a midweek meeting provided one of James McDonald's most coveted victories, and hi… View the full article

Three-time TJ Smith winner Chautauqua is back in work, preparing for a return to the racetrack. View the full article

Greg Hope is confident of normal transmission resuming at Addington Raceway on Friday night. View the full article

Next month’s Harness Jewels has lost arguably its biggest name after the connections of Australian s… View the full article