Racing NSW Policies
Racing NSW Policy on Notification of Veterinary Conditions
Veterinarians - Racing NSW Policy Statement
Protocol for application for the collection of blood samples on the day prior to racing
Racing Australia Codes of Practice
The document further down below outlines requirements for the following horses:
1. HORSES THAT HAVE NOT STARTED FOR 12+ MONTHS
2. Horses that have suffered a cardiac arrhythmia at any time - CARDIAC ARRHYTHMIAS DETECTED DURING POST-EVENT INSPECTIONS
3. COMPULSORY REPORTING OF MAJOR FRACTURES, ORTHOPAEDIC SURGERY AND APPROVAL OF AFFECTED HORSES TO RETURN TO RACING
a. Major fracture includes, but is not limited to:
i. Fractures to third metacarpus and metatarsus (cannon bone);
ii. Fractures of the proximal phalanx (pastern);
iii. Carpal and tarsal slab fractures;
iv. Fractures of the proximal sesamoid bones (mid-body and basal); and
v. Stress fractures of long bones and the pelvis – Racing NSW Advice includes suspected stress fractures of the pelvis, humerus, tibia
4. 12-YEAR-OLD HORSES
5. REINSTATEMENT OF A RETIRED RACEHORSE
Racing Australia Codes of Practice - CLICK HERE
Protocols and Standard Operating Procedures
Racing NSW Industry Advice
Racing NSW advice in regards to policies, prohibited substances and the Rules of Racing:
Control of Alkalinising Agents Information
