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Rules of Racing & Constitution

Rules of Racing - Full Version

With amendments. Effective from 1 October 2025.

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NZTR Constitution

12 December 2025

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Rules of Racing & Constitution Archive

Rules of Racing - 17 June 2025

With amendments. Effective from 17 June 2025

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Rules of Racing - 12 February 2025

With amendments. Effective from 12 February 2025

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Rules of Racing - 15 August 2024

With amendments. Effective from 15 August 2024

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Rules of Racing - 1 February 2024

With amendments. Effective from 1 February 2024

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Rules of Racing - 3 October 2023

With amendments. Effective from 3 October 2023

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Rules of Racing - 1 August 2023

With amendments. Effective from 1 August 2023

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Penalties

NZTR Penalty Guide
With effect from 12 February 2025
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Thoroughbred Minor Infringement System
With effect from 10th February 2023
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Regulations

Prohibited Substance Regulations
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Permitted Medication Regulation
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Notifiable Surgeries and Procedures Regulations
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Track Safety

Race Meeting Track Information Template
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Track Preparation Policy
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Compensation Guide Following an Abandoned Meeting
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Post Abandonment Report
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Return to Racing Policy

This Policy is currently being updated and is out for consultation. 

Policies

Abandonment Policy
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Barrier Certification
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Policy to Transfer Racemeetings to a Synthetic Track
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Policy on Concussion Management, Neuropsychology Testing and Return to Riding
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Handicapping Review
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Safety Sensitive Activities
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Jump Racing Handicapping Policy
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NZ Rider Fees
1 August 2024-31 July 2026
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2023 Handicapping Review
To take effect from 1 August 2023.
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Handicapping Policy
Effective from 2nd May 2022
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Apprentice Jockeys Fund Policy
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General Trust Fund Policy
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Starters Manual
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Pregnancy Guidelines
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Swabbing Instruction Policy
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Hot Weather Policy
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Standard Balloting Conditions
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Thoroughbred Welfare Detailed Assessment Standards
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Horse Welfare Guidelines
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Register of Approved and Notifiable Racing Gear

Updated August 2025

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Naming Policy
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Racing Conditions and Regulations
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Approved Safety Vests, Skull Caps & Padded Whips

Effective from 18 March 2025

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Approved Farriers for Scratching Certificates
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NZTR Licensing Policy
Effective from 29 September 2025
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NZTR Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Policy
Effective from 1 February 2024
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NZTR Suitability Policy

Effective from 4 December 2024

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Horses with Disorders of Sexual Development

Effective from 21 January 2025

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