Dear Member, An update follows on a number of matters: 2022 APPRENTICE INTAKE It was pleasing to see 9 new apprentices inducted into the Apprentice Jockey Training Program (AJTP) for 2022. This intake was an increase of 50% on the average of 6 riders for each of the last 5 years (2016-2021). Interestingly, 11 per…
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INFORMATION BULLETIN – Sandown Racecourse | 24 November 2021
Sandown Racecourse Dear Member, The future of Sandown? The Melbourne Racing Club, who own the freehold to Sandown, are in the midst of finalising various planning permits for the racecourse and surrounding precinct with the City of Greater Dandenong. The options range from the partial sale of land, to the sale of the entire precinct…
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ATA PODCAST – Episode 5 of 2021 | 23 November 2021
23 November 2021 Dear Member, We are delighted to bring you Australian Trainers' Association Podcast: Series 2 | Episode 5 | 2021. In this edition, we discuss: Race programming changes for 2021/22 Sandown racecourse - update Caulfield re-development - update Melbourne Cup – Veterinary procedures review Access the latest Podcast by clicking the button…
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ATA PODCAST – Episode 4 of 2021 | 6 July 2021
6 Jul 2021 Dear Member, We are delighted to bring you Australian Trainers' Association Podcast: Series 2 | Episode 4 | 2021. In this edition, we discuss: Update: The future of Sandown Racecourse Racing Victoria Prizemoney increases for season 2021/22 Draft Racing Australia protocols for horses returning to racing post major injury, illness or retirement…
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