NZTR, together with the Trustees of the General Trust Fund (GTF), provides

assistance to licensed trainers and trackwork riders for the replacement of

helmets and safety vests damaged in workplace accidents.

Helmet Replacement Subsidy

The GTF provides a subsidy of up to $500 towards the replacement of a helmet

where it has been damaged in an accident.

The subsidy applies where a helmet is damaged as a training accident and is

taken into possession by Stipendiary Stewards or club in accordance with the

Rules of Racing.

Safety Vest Replacement Subsidy

The General Trust Fund provides a subsidy of up to $500 towards the

replacement of an approved safety vest.

This subsidy applies where trainers or trackwork rider’s safety vest has been

damaged in a riding accident, including where the vest has been cut off or

otherwise rendered unusable by medical personnel following the incident.

Applying for the Subsidy

To apply, the following information is required:

Details of the incident, including the name of the Stipendiary Steward or

Racing Club official on duty.

A report from the Steward or Racing Club relating to the accident or

incident.

An invoice for the replacement helmet or safety vest (required within two

weeks of purchasing a new helmet or vest)

Confirmation from a Racing Club official, Stipendiary Steward, or

Investigator that the damaged helmet or safety vest has been surrendered

and destroyed.

Apply for Helmet/Vest Replacement Subsidy here

https://form.jotform.com/232196684826872

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The NZTR Racing Policy

The policy has been simplified as much as possible and as such, has introduced a new race category.  MAAT Races are Maiden races for horses that were classed as maiden horses at a particular date (eg; Maidens as at 5 June 2019).  Previously these races have had Special Condition tags on the races, but this terminology has been replaced, as the ‘special conditions’ terminology will be used for races with more unique conditions (Naki Challenge etc).  

The latest NZTR Racing Policy can be viewed on the NZTR website. https://loveracing.nz/nztr/resources/rules-directives-and-policies

HANDICAPPING POLICY

The following is a link to the 2024 Handicapping Review

Please note that the Trainers’ Association If you are unhappy with a handicapping decision and the explanation from the Handicapper, your case can be referred to the NZTA Handicap sub-committee and forwarded for an official independent review. The NZTA have 3 representatives on the Handicapping Review Committee which meets regularly to discuss issues and concerns trainers have. Please forward anything you would like raised to the Trainers’ Association – [email protected]

CRIMINAL RECORDS CHECK

The RIU Stewards used to arrange for criminal records checks with individuals consent. 

That’s no longer possible so we now advise applicants to get their own Criminal history from the Ministry Of Justice. 

The following link shows where the form can be downloaded: https://www.justice.govt.nz/criminal-records/get-your-own/