2012 Annual Report - Racing NSW

Mission Statement
To establish a dynamic NSW Thoroughbred Racing Industry
which advances participation, ensures integrity and delivers
quality racing at all levels.
Vision
Provide a committed, user-friendly, professional and cost-effective administration which uses best
business practice in serving all aspects of the NSW Thoroughbred Racing Industry.
Provide Leadership and Strategic Direction to ensure the NSW Thoroughbred Racing Industry achieves
revenue growth, profitability and greater returns to Owners and Industry Participants.
Provide a Racing Product that appeals to all demographics, and takes all actions necessary to
guarantee integrity and confidence in the sport.
Maximise betting turnover on NSW Thoroughbred race meetings by accommodating punters’ needs
and desires, and work with wagering operators to promote new wagering products that reflect
changes in demand.
Chairman’s Report...........2
Chief Executive’s Report...3
Industry..........................8
Regulatory....................12
Integrity........................18
Veterinary Services........20
Contents
Laboratory....................22
BOBS............................24
Industry Training............26
NSW Jockeys Trust.........27
Appeals........................28
Marketing & PR.............30
Insurance......................32
IT..................................35
Group & Listed Winners...36
Financial Statements .....38
Front cover: Sydney’s champions for last racing season – Streama (NSW Horse of the Year); (L-R): Hugh Bowman (George Moore
Award), Chris Waller (TJ Smith Award & Bart Cummings Medal) and Chad Schofield (Theo Green Award)
Under section 13 (1) of the Thoroughbred Racing Act
(NSW) 1996, the Board has the following functions:
a. all the functions of the principal club for New South Wales and
committee of the principal club for New South Wales under the
Australian Rules of Racing,
b. to control, supervise and regulate horse racing in the State.
b1. such functions in relation to the business, economic development
and strategic development of the horse racing industry in the
State as are conferred or imposed by this Act,
c. to initiate, develop and implement policies considered
conducive to the promotion, strategic development and
Functions of the Board
welfare of the horse racing industry in the State and the
protection of the public interest as it relates to the horse
racing industry,
d. functions with respect to the insuring of participants in the
horse racing industry, being functions of the kind exercised by
the AJC on the commencement of this section, and such other
functions with respect to insurance in the horse racing industry
as may b prescribed by the regulations,
e. such functions as may be conferred or imposed on Racing NSW
by or under the Australian Rules of Racing or any other Act,
f. such functions with respect to horse racing in New South Wales
as may be prescribed by the regulations.