QUEENSLAND TRAINERS DOMINATE AT THE 2010 MAGIC MILLIONS CARNIVAL

The ATA would like to congratulate and acknowledge the Queensland trainers who dominated with six out of the ten winners on the programme on BMW Magic Millions raceday in early January.

Gold Coast Trainer Gillian Heinrich took home the major prize the $2 Million Magic Millions 2yo Classic with the extremely promising filly Military Rose. The other notable achievements go to Toowoomba trainer Rex Lipp with Retrospect, Gold Coast trainer Helen Page with Power of Ed, Eagle Farm trainer Kelly Schweida with Plain Magic, Gold Coast Trainer Maryann Thexton with Warrior Girl and Eagle Farm trainer Robert Heathcote with Gundy Sun.

QUEENSLAND WINTER CARNIVAL GROUP 1 RACES FREE TO AIR

The ATA welcomes the news that Queensland’s most anticipated races will be showcased live on free to air television for the upcoming 2010 Winter Racing Carnival.

Brisbane Racing Club’s agreement with Channel 7 to televise live the AAMI Stradbroke Handicap and the Queensland Derby are positive steps towards promoting racing in Queensland to a National audience.

The Winter Carnival is a major stepping stone towards the riches of the Victorian Spring Carnival for local, interstate and international horses with countless Spring Champions kicking off their group racing careers in Brisbane.

We hope to see this televised coverage of our carnivals in Queensland grow to capture the essence of our states racing through full raceday coverage in future years giving greater exposure to our states trainers, owners, breeders and jockeys.

ATA REMINDS TRAINERS NATIONALLY OF RANDOM TESTING ON TRACK RIDERS

Trainers are reminded of the Australian Rule of Racing - AR 81A and AR 81B, relating to the random testing of track riders. Both AR 81A and 81B have been a Rule of Racing nationally for some seven years.

The Rules have been highlighted in recent times following the penalties imposed by RVL Stewards, and upheld by the Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board, on two track riders in Victoria. Both riders were found to have exceeded the 0.02% alcohol level for track riders, specified under Rule AR 81B.

The 0.02% alcohol level is the official national workplace standard which has been adopted by the ARB into an Australian Rule of Racing - AR 81B.

Trainers are also be aware of their obligations as employers to ensure that track riders are aware of and comply with AR 81B.

DRESS STANDARDS FOR RACEDAY STRAPPERS

Queensland Racing has asked that trainers be reminded to ensure that their raceday staff are attired according to Queensland Racing’s dress standard regulations for race days:

> Closed in respectable safe footwear e.g. no high heel open toe.
> Clean presentable jeans, pants or dress shorts.
> Clean presentable collared shirt or T-shirts no mid-drifts or gym singlets.

These regulations are in place to ensure that the dress standards of the industry participants as required by Queensland Racing are kept at a reputable and required standard and that workplace health and safety regulations are adhered too.

ATA MEMBERS DISCOUNTED RACING SUPPLIES

The Australian Trainers' Association is reminding all Trainers’ that Racing Supplies is available on course in Queensland. Through our QLD representative - “RACE ZONE” - Trainers’ may take advantage of the wide range of products available at Warehouse Prices with Extra Discounts for Members’ of the ATA.

Trainers in South East Queensland are familiar with RACE ZONE proprietor Peter Mitchell, who has been selling racing products on course for a number of years. RACE ZONE continues to expand the range of saddlery, supplements, vitamins, veterinary products, jockey gear and equipment to provide a superior service to Trainers’.

On race days, Peter usually arrives at least 2 hours before the first race. If deliveries are required, Peter can arrange for these either before and/or after the races if in the area, or alternatively will be available outside of race days and will be more than happy to accommodate customer’s requirements where possible.

To pre-order your supplies for collection on race days or to arrange for delivery or to simply find out more about the products that RACE ZONE stock, please feel free to contact Peter Mitchell on 0438 595 026.

Members will enjoy the superior service and benefits of purchasing saddlery and supplies at discounted everyday low prices.

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