MEDIA RELEASE
HRSA has completed its review of the Southern Cross Racing Series & Breeding Incentive Scheme and wish to confirm the following new arrangements:
- With effect 1 September 2016 the Southern Cross win bonus will be increased to $4,000 for a horse’s first win as a 2YO in SA and $4,000 for a horse’s first win as a 3YO in SA – this represents potential total bonus payments of $8,000.
- The 4YO win bonus remains unchanged for the 2016/17, however it will increase to $4,000 from the 2017/18 season and a win bonus for 5YO & older will also take effect from that season with the level to be confirmed.
- All heats for the 2016/17 Southern Cross Pacing Series for each category will be held on one night;
- Horses then qualify into a $50,000 final the following week with a $8,000 consolation (if required).
The new eligibility criteria are as follows:
- the horse must be bred in South Australia; or
- the horse must be owned (minimum 75%) by a South Australian(s).
Additionally any horse which is made eligible via the South Australian owned clause must retain a minimum of 75% ownership by a resident(s) of South Australia at all times to remain eligible for any Southern Cross Series or win bonus.
The new eligibility conditions only applies to horses being foaled from the 2016/17 Racing Season.
More information:
John Lewis (Chief Executive)
0417855300
Approved By Dean Baring www.harnessbred.com
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