Q: The owners of an unnamed horse in my stable have decided not to register it for racing. What do I have to do?

A: Within 7 days of the owners' decision, lodge a Retirement/Death of Horse Notification online here (unless the managing owner has already notified Racing Australia).

Q: The owners of a registered racehorse in my stable have decided to retire it from racing. What do I have to do?

A: Within 7 days of the owners' decision, lodge a Retirement/Death of Horse Notification online here (unless the managing owner has already notified Racing Australia).

Q: A horse in my stable has died. What do I have to do?

A: Within 24 hours of death, lodge a Retirement/Death of Horse Notification online here.

Q: What is a horse status update? What do I have to do?

A: If a horse in your stable hasn't had any activity (e.g. nomination to race) recorded with Racing Australia/Principal Racing Authority in 6 consecutive months, the horse's status/location must be updated.

Within 7 days of the 6-month mark, you must lodge a Horse Status Update online here and make any outstanding notifications/lodgments.

Q: How will I know if I need to provide a status update for a horse in my stable?

A: Racing Australia will send reminders to you at the following times:

• email 7 days before 6-month mark;
• email on day of 6-month mark;
• text message 4 days after 6-month mark.

Q: What happens if I don't provide a status update on time?

A: You may be restricted from transacting with Racing Australia/Principal Racing Authority in relation to any horse you train, own or breed with (e.g. unable to submit nominations, receive prizemoney).