Rules, Directives, Policies and Regulations
Please find below NZTR reference documents, the New Zealand Rules of Racing, directives, policies and regulations.
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Rules of Racing & Constitution
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Reference |
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Link |
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Rules of Racing - Full Version (with amendments) |
Rules of Racing (Effective from 26th June 2023) |
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Constitution |
NZTR Constitution 2022 |
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Constitution |
NZTR Constitution 2021 |
Rules and Policies Under Consultation
Penalties
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Reference |
Title |
Link |
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Penalty Rule |
Penalty Guidelines - Whip and Careless Riding - with effect from 10th February 2023 |
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Penalty Rule |
Penalty Guidelines - Whip and Careless Riding – Jumps and Highweight Races – with effect from 30th May 2022 |
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Penalty Rule |
NZTR Penalty Guide – with effect from 10th February 2023 |
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Penalty Rule |
Penalty Guidelines Thoroughbred Minor Infringement System – with effect from 10th February 2023 |
Directives
Please find below NZTR directives. NZTR makes directives to help it manage the racing industry fairly, efficiently and effectively.
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Reference |
Title |
Link |
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Directive |
Directive - COVID-19 Regulations (12 September 2022) |
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Directive |
Directive - Horse Welfare - amended |
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Directive |
Directive - Cardiac Arrhythmia |
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Directive |
Directive - Code of Conduct |
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Directive |
Directive - Horse Movement |
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Directive |
Directive - Presenting Horses Oncourse |
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Directive |
Directive - Jewellery Worn By Riders |
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Directive |
Directive - Blinkers |
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Directive |
Directive - Withdrawing Horses From Feature Races |
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Directive |
Directive - Race Course Entry |
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Directive |
Directive - Horses and Bits on a Racecourse |
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Directive |
Directive - STS Irons - NZTR Safety Directive September 2019 |
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Directive |
Directive - Race Day Treatment of Horses March 2021 |
Regulations
Please find below NZTR regulations. NZTR makes regulations to help it manage the racing industry fairly, efficiently and effectively.
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Reference |
Title |
Link |
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Regulation |
Prohibited Substance Regulations |
Track Safety
Please find below NZTR Policies around Track Safety
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Reference |
Title |
Link |
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Template |
Race Meeting Track Information Template - July 2022 |
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Policy |
Track Preparation Policy - February 2022 |
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Policy |
Pre-Meeting Track Safety Review Policy - July 2022 | |
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Policy |
Raceday Track Safety Review Policy - February 2022 |
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Policy |
Return to Racing Policy - July 2022 |
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Policy |
NZTR Compensation Guide Following an Abandoned Meeting |
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Policy |
Post Abandonment Report |
Policies
Please find below NZTR policies. NZTR makes policies to help it manage the racing industry fairly, efficiently and effectively.
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Reference |
Title |
Link |
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Policy |
NZTR Handicapping Review 2022 |
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Policy |
NZTR Draft Funding Policy for NZ Thoroughbred Clubs 2022 /2023 Season |
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Policy |
NZTR List of Meetings & Categories Funding Policy 2022 |
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Policy |
NZTR Safety Sensitive Activities |
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Policy |
NZTR Policy on Concussion Management, Neuropsychology Testing and Return to Riding |
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Policy |
NZTR NZ Rider Fees (1 August 2022 - 31 July 2024) |
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Policy |
NZTR Handicapping Policy (Effective to 30th April 2019) |
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Policy |
NZTR Handicapping Policy (Effective from 1st May 2019 to 31st July 2019) |
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Policy |
NZTR Handicapping Policy (Effective from 1st August 2019) |
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Policy |
NZTR Handicapping Policy (Effective from 1st August 2021) |
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Policy |
NZTR Handicapping Policy (Effective from 2nd May 2022) |
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Policy |
NZTR Handicapping Policy (Effective from 1st August 2022) |
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Policy |
NZTR Jump Racing Handicapping Policy |
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Policy |
NZTR Apprentice Jockeys Fund Policy |
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Policy |
NZTR General Trust Fund Policy |
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Policy |
NZTR Starters Manual |
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Policy |
NZTR Racing Policy |
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Policy |
Pregnancy Guidelines |
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Policy |
NZTR - Swabbing Instruction Ploicy March 2023 |
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Policy |
NZTR Hot Weather Policy - February 2021 |
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Policy |
Standard Balloting Conditions |
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Policy |
NZTR Horse Welfare Guidelines |
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Policy |
NZTR Register of Notifiable Gear |
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Policy |
NZTR Minimum Venue Guideline Standards |
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Policy |
NZTR Infrastructure Policy |
TBA |
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Policy |
NZTR Naming Policy |
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Policy |
NZTR Approved Farriers for Scratching Certificates |
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Policy |
NZTR Racing Policy - UPDATED VERSION AVAILABLE SOON 09/03/2023 |
Download |
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Policy |
NZTR Racing Conditions and Regulations - September 2020 |
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Policy |
Approved Safety Vests and Skull Caps & Padded Whips |