NZTR would like to provide a timely reminder to Trainers of key obligations ahead of the commencement of the 2023-24 racing season.

LICENCE RENEWALS

• Trainers who have not completed their licence renewal for the 2023-24 racing season will NOT be able to nominate or accept for any races at the commencement of the new racing season (1 August 2023).
• NZTR will strictly enforce a ‘no licence - no nominations’ policy to be upheld by the National Racing Bureau.
• You can complete your licence renewal for the 2023-24 season here.

STABLE RETURNS

• Trainers must ensure they complete a Stable Return Form whenever a horse enters their stable and notify when they leave.
• This Form needs to be completed as soon as a horse enters a Trainer’s stable to ensure our industry is meeting the highest standards of traceability for our racing population.
• This process is mandatory and a horse cannot be entered in trials or race without the completion of a Stable Return Form.
• We understand that the RIB has commenced stable inspections, and this will be one of the first things they check under this process.

HOW DO I COMPLETE THE STABLE RETURN FORM?

• You can complete a Stable Return Form by downloading it from the NZTR website here.
• Ensure you read all information clearly and complete it accurately.
• Return your completed form to nrb@nztr.co.nz.
• This Form can also be completed through the Trainers Service Centre.

NZTR would also like to remind Trainers that they need to remove horses from their Trainer list when a horse leaves their stable (either retires or is transferred). This can also be completed through the Trainers Service Centre.

NAMING OF TRIAL HORSES

• NZTR has approved the Rule change whereby a horse may only be entered for, and start in, a race, or a trial (or a jump-out or test for certification purposes) if it is registered and has been named in accordance with the Rules of Racing.
• NZTR’s IT system has been updated so that unnamed horses cannot be nominated through the National Racing Bureau and the Trainer’s Service Centre from 1 August 2023.
• You will not be able to enter in a race, or a trial (or a jump-out or test for certification purposes) if your horse is not named.
• You can complete a Name Registration Application form here.
• The Name Registration Application form needs to be lodged at least three business days before nomination, with the correct ownership details registered (if not already completed).
• Return your completed form to registration@nztr.co.nz.