Eh? Then what was all the palaver about the premierships? The Trainers and Drivers Premierships are running 1 January to 31 December are they not?
Correct, the racing calendar , as are the horses birthdays, the only three things that have changed. Unfortunately, mother nature says the breeding season is in spring , foals are born, mares served and this cant be changed. By changing the horses b/days they are hoping that more will be served after the new year without the penalty of foals turning one too soon. Thoroughbreds status quo.
I think HRNZ have some more work to do re communicating this, bit of a hot potch.