Chief Stipe Posted 5 hours ago Posted 5 hours ago Racing Victoria backs new Black Type Advisory Group www.racing.com Racing Victoria has welcomed Racing Australia’s decision to establish a new Black Type Advisory Group (BTAG), describing the move as an important step in ensuring industry stakeholders have a meaningful voice in decisions surrounding Australia’s Group and Listed race program. Racing Australia confirmed the formation of the advisory group this week after its board unanimously approved the creation of an independent panel to help inform key decisions on the nation’s black-type structure. “RV supports Racing Australia’s appointment of the Black Type Advisory Group and the members chosen,” a Racing Victoria spokesperson said. “We have been advocates for industry representatives who invest in and sustain our sport playing a meaningful role in decision making regarding Australia’s black-type. “This Advisory Group is representative of the right stakeholders and comes following important engagement with stakeholder groups and PRAs on its composition. “We look forward to the Black Type Advisory Group playing a critical role in helping to inform future decisions on Australia’s black-type.” The inaugural advisory group features several prominent figures from across the bloodstock and breeding sectors: Barry Bowditch Sebastian Hutch Antony Thompson Andy Makiv Adrian Hancock Jon Freyer Duncan Grimley Under the BTAG charter, members are drawn from various industry groups including auction houses, studs, breeders, bloodstock advisers and other experts within the thoroughbred sector. https://bitofayarn.com Members cannot hold positions with Racing Australia, the state Principal Racing Authorities (PRAs) or racing clubs, ensuring the group provides independent advice. The BTAG’s role will be to provide feedback to the Racing Australia Board on matters relating to the overall program of Group and Listed races. https://bitofayarn.com Initially, the advisory body will focus on assessing potential upgrades, downgrades and additions to races on the Australian Black Type List, providing an independent view through Racing Australia to both the relevant PRAs and the Asian Pattern Committee. https://bitofayarn.com Racing Australia chairman Rob Rorrison said the organisation was pleased to have secured such a highly credentialed panel. “We are delighted to have this highly credentialed group agree to provide their expertise at this critical time,” Rorrison said. https://bitofayarn.com “Their independent view will undoubtedly be of great value to both the PRAs and the Asian Pattern Committee as they consider the composition of the Australian Black Type List.” Quote
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