Harness Racing NSW invites industry stakeholders to be part of the Breeders and Owners Forum at which their views, opinions and considerations can be openly expressed face-to-face amongst their peers.

Following the day-time Forum all attending stakeholders will be able to continue into the evening for the State Final of the $100,000 Group One TAB Regional Championships race meeting at Tabcorp Park Menangle.

There is no fee attached to the Forum or the race meeting for those who register and attend the Forum.

Come along and put forward your thoughts on matters which benefit or can enhance opportunities for breeders and owners in NSW.

Potentially due to COVID-19 restrictions (which may be in place at the time of the Forum) your time of registration may give priority to attendees so please register now. Registrations close on Friday 14th May 2021.

Program

 

8am to 8.30am – Breakfast and Registration

8.40am to 8.45am – Welcome by HRNSW Chairman – Ken Brown AM

8.45am to 9.00am – HRNSW Projects Presentation – John Dumesny

• RISE – Servicing the Industry
• AI Technicians – Retention & Training
• Foaling Down & Rearing Education
• Breeding Statistical Information

9.00am to 9.15am – Introduction by Facilitator – Chris Gray

Group Sessions

9.15am to 10.30am – Session 1 – Bonuses (Introduction and Group Discussion)

Nominated Topics:

• Sustaining Fees – Foal, 2YO, 3YO, Series
• Eligibility 2YO, 3YO, 4YO and older horses’ eligibility for bonuses
• Group One bonuses

Morning tea 10.30am to 10.45am

10.45am to 11.15am – Session 1 Presentations – Summary of Group Discussions

11.15am to 12.30m – Session 2 – Bonuses (Introduction and Group Discussion)

• Nominated Topics:
• Sharing bonuses between Breeders & Owners 50/50
• Bonuses Certificates V Cash
• Prizemoney Distribution – Owners, Trainers, Drivers, Breeders and Stallion Owners

Lunch 12.30pm to 1.15pm

1.15pm to 1.45pm – Session 2 Presentations – Summary of Group Discussions

Open Forum

1.45pm to 2.45pm – Session 3 – Races (Introduction and Open Forum)

Nominated Topics:

• Group Racing Classifications
• Trotters
• Guaranteed Fillies and Mares Races
• Colonial Stallions

2.45pm to 3.00pm – Short Break

3.00pm to 4.00pm – Session 4 – “Outside the Stall” (Introduction and Open Forum)

Nominated Topics:

• Ownership – Partnerships, Syndicates & Fractional
• Mares Incentive Scheme – Breeding Credit Scheme
• Multiple Season Breedings – Surrogacy and Embryo Transfersr

4.00pm to 4.15pm – Close by Facilitator and HRNSW Chief Executive