Always back the horse named self-interest, son. It'll be the only one trying
RESTRUCTURE OF QRIC AND RQ Stewarding and integrity functions will remain the independent responsibility of QRIC, while operational support functions will sit with RQ. This separation preserves the integrity of decision making while enabling efficiencies and a more coordinated approach to delivering services. Queensland Government will follow the usual process for significant appointments and remuneration. […]
RIDING FOR THE DISABLED Expand access to therapeutic and equine-assisted programs. Options will be explored for a purpose-built facility dedicated to the Riding for the Disabled Association Queensland (RDAQ). The plan involves investigating partnerships with the Equine Therapy Program to align services, share facilities where possible, and maximise participant reach. A centrally-located metropolitan facility will […]
TRACEABILITY A nation-leading lifetime traceability framework will be developed, beginning with the greyhound code and progressing to equine codes. This critical system will incorporate a digital passport that tracks animals from naming through every stage to end of life. Comment Long overdue. Mark = A + REHOMING A new Greyhound Retirement Program will be introduced, […]
CENTALISATION A ‘Hub and Spoke’ model to be introduced with the aim of consolidating administrative effort, strengthening governance, and enabling targeted investment. Framework to be developed based on measurable performance standards to accredit larger clubs as ‘Hubs’ to ensure that RQ funding is matched to organisational maturity and that Hubs are appropriately rewarded for their effort […]
SWABBING Significant increase in swabbing at racetracks across the state. New “swab blitz” to be introduced, with one random race each week across the three codes in which every runner is tested. Minimum of three horses swabbed in every race: the winner, the last placegetter, and one random selection. Staged introduction of the above. Comment […]
SUPER MAIDENS Hugely popular NSW Super Maidens with enhanced prizemoney to be introduced in QLD. A tiered system with designated races across the week will aim to provide greater returns to participants sooner and enhance the quality of midweek and non-TAB fields. Comment A great boon for country racing but not sure about the rationale […]
It has been a bad couple of weeks for greyhounds in QLD. A fortnight ago at the Q2 a greyhound named Boston Rocks was severely checked on the fist turn and fell. It suffered a catastrophic near side front leg injury and was given the magic green needle to put it out of its pain. […]
The results of the QLD Racing Review and the recommendations to be adopted and implemented will be released this Saturday morning 6 December at a special live event being held at the Doomben racecourse between 9.00am and 10.00am. We have confirmed with the office of the Racing Minister Tim Mander that there will be no […]
The QRIC has issued an industry notice telling us who can and can’t punt, or to more precise just who can’t. None of these people listed are allowed to have a bet at a race meeting that they are working at: Steward Veterinary Surgeon Handicapper Judge Starter Clerk of the Course or Clerk of the […]
An inquiry has been convened into jockey Dylan Turner mistaking the position of the winning post and sitting up early on his mount in race 4 at Toowoomba on Saturday night and costing it the race. That’s good, so there should be an inquiry. As to the other matters to do with Dylan Turner’s ride, […]
