Always back the horse named self-interest, son. It'll be the only one trying
ALBION PARK No closure or sale of Albion Park. Harness racing will continue at Albion Park and become Queensland’s new ‘Racing HQ’. It will house RQ, QRIC and a new Racing Science Centre. Comment An eminently sensible move. I could never work out why they paid a fortune to rent offices next door to Albion […]
POINT OF CONSUMPTION (POC) TAX No reduction to POC tax rates, which will remain at 20%. Comment The Review Committee recommended a reduction in the tax rate to 15%. The government wisely told them to naff off. It was a stupid idea to start with. Mark = A + No removal of $300 000 threshold […]
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 […]
Flush from her huge success last weekend, and in honor of her winning special She’s A Huslter, Dr G. Whiting has demanded that I use the lips – which she swears are exactly like hers – on the cover of Hustler magazine as our banner picture this week. So blame the good doctor about the […]
Gai and her mates among the breeders are jumping up and down about the Asian Racing Conference’s plans to give some of the more dodgy Group 1 races in Australia a shave by downgrading them to the status they really deserve. Australia’s black type system under fire amid threat of international downgrade I for one […]
