QRIC is following up on Thoroughbred Traceability

1 March 2024 

The Queensland Racing Integrity Commission (QRIC) is encouraging trainers and managers to ensure you have updated your stable returns to fulfil your traceability obligations.

The Commission is currently contacting trainers about the whereabouts of your horses, in particular those horses that have not raced or have been spelling for more than six months.

Trainers and managers must notify Racing Australia  about changes to the status of a named horse, as outlined in the rule below.

AR300 Status update for a named horse

(1) Within 7 days of a named horse not having been the subject of any activity with Racing Australia or a PRA for a period of 6 consecutive months, the manager or his or her authorised agent must notify Racing Australia of the following matters by lodging the relevant form (including a Stable Return where applicable) prescribed by Racing Australia:

                                       (a) the current status of the horse;

                                       (b) the location of the horse; and

                                       (c) any other matters in respect of which a form should have been lodged or a notification should have been made under any rule in this Part 14 in the six-month period.

(2) Prior to the horse reaching the 6-month period of inactivity referred to in subrule (1), Racing Australia will notify the manager or his or her authorised agent of the upcoming notification requirement.

(3) For the purposes of this rule, “activity” includes but is not limited to the lodgement or notification of a Stable Return, nomination, scratching, transfer of ownership, change of location, retirement from racing, or death.

Compliance with this rule is crucial for animal care and to maintain public confidence in the racing industry and track the whereabouts of racehorses throughout their lives, including after racing.

Complying with traceability rules also supports biosecurity measures in the event of a disease outbreak or other emergency.

Retirement and death notification process

Owners and trainers can lodge a notification:

For assistance contact Racing Australia on 1800 138 704.

For further information about traceability, see the Equine Traceability Enforcement Standard. 

If you require more information about your obligations under AR300, please contact welfare@qric.qld.gov.au or email Racing Australia traceability@racingaustralia.horse.