Rules and Policies - Thoroughbred

One of the strengths of Australian thoroughbred horse racing is that owners, trainers and riders are able to travel between States and Territories in the knowledge that the conditions of racing are the same as in their own States or Territories. The establishment of national rules and practices achieves this. One such policy practice is that the Australian Chairman of Stewards are constantly reaching agreement on a uniform approach to gear that is permitted under AR. 206.

The various gear approved for use in Australia and the conditions associated with their use, are detailed in the National Equipment Register.​

Local Rules of Racing

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Thoroughbred - Local Rules effective 1 February 2025 (PDF 801Kb)

​Track Safety Limits for each track can be found in the latest copy of the Tasmanian Racing Calendar​

Policies

  Barrier Certificate  (97Kb)

  Equissage Raceday Policy  (208Kb)

  Raceday Plating  (328Kb)

  INDUSTRY NOTICE - Tongue Tie Policy 01.04.20  (213Kb)

Treatment Information

  Clear Day Rule Chart  (191Kb)

  Control of Race Day Medication Information  (669Kb)

  Control of Alkalinising Agents Information  (390Kb)​

Tasracing Policies

Find out more about Tasracing Policies​.

Australian Rules of Racing

The Australian Rules of Racing are available from the Racing Australia website.

Racing A​​ustralia Notices:

​Notification for upcoming rule amendments ​

 Calendar Notice - Australian Residue Limits AR2 and AR 257B (1.11.24) (PDF 235Kb)

 Calendar Notice - AR 109A and AR 223 (1.11.24) (PDF 168Kb)

 Calendar Notice - AR 88C AR 88D AR 88E and AR 85 (1.11.24) (PDF 154Kb)

 Calendar Notice - AR 231 (1.11.24) (PDF 115Kb)​