Racing Australia’s hardline compliance with foal registration deadlines presents a major welfare concern and could leave a significant number of the 2025 foal crop being banned from racing, according to Thoroughbred Breeders Australia president Basil Nolan.
Australian breeders risk having their horses permanently banned from racing if they fail to meet foal registration obligations under Racing Australia’s looming crackdown on horse traceability compliance.
The harsher stance taken by RA in enforcing three rules of racing relates to obligations about lodging foal declarations in stipulated timeframes, It has further strained relations between the peak body and Thoroughbred Breeders Australia (TBA) ahead of the 2025 season.
One in six of the 11,666 foals born in Australia in 2024 did not have their mandatory ownership and location declarations lodged with the Australian Stud Book inside the 30-day deadline, prompting RA’s more stringent approach.
RA is expected to officially inform breeders next week about its course of action on enforcing the traceability rules.
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