Further to the Harness Racing New South Wales Official Notice concerning the review of the NSW Breeders Challenge Terms and Conditions in relation to Owners Bonus Certificates, HRNSW can now advise the new Conditions are as below:
Breeders Challenge Owner’s Bonus Certificates are redeemable against;
i. The service fee of a stallion nominated for the NSW Breeding Schemes to a NSW based mare upon confirmation of a positive 35 day pregnancy test
ii. In relation to having a broodmare served, upon proof of invoice the cost of semen transport, veterinary expenses and insemination charges (up to 31 December).
A broodmare that has not produced a live foal from its last three seasons of service will not be eligible to redeem against this clause
iii. In relation to the health and well-being of a broodmare while in foal, upon proof of invoice the cost of agistment and veterinary expenses (for 35 days from the date of service up to 31 December).
A broodmare that has not produced a live foal from its last three seasons of service will not be eligible to redeem against this clause
iv. The purchase price of a NSW Breeders Challenge eligible yearling at a registered Australian sale
v. The purchase price of a NSW Breeders Challenge eligible horse at a registered trialling sale conducted in NSW.
vi. NSW Breeders Challenge Series Fees and Sustaining Fees.
With respect to clause ii.:
The maximum redemption for each segment is as follows:
Semen Transport $150.00
$165.00 (return service)
Insemination (Breeding Fee) $900.00
Veterinary Charges On application – must be itemised
With respect to clause iii.:
Agistment $11.00 (per day – dry mares)
$13.20 (per day – mare with foal)
Veterinary Charges On application – must be itemised
Conditions of Redemption with respect to clauses ii. & iii.:
1) When a broodmare is delivered on farm the broodmare owner is to advise the Stud/Insemination Farm that that are going to be redeeming their fees with a NSW Breeders Challenge Owners Bonus Certificate.
2) Within 24 hours of a mare arriving on farm, the Stud/Insemination Farm is to send an email to futurities@hrnsw.com.au advising that they have a broodmare on their Farm which will be redeeming fees with a NSW Breeders Challenge Owners Bonus Certificate.
3) All fees are payable in arrears upon the confirmation of a 35 day positive pregnancy test.
4) An itemised Tax Invoice must be submitted with the Certificate Redemption.
5) HRNSW will pay the Stud/Insemination Farm directly on behalf of the Broodmare owner.
6) All Veterinary Charges are considered on application.
i. An itemised Tax Invoice must be submitted with the Certificate Redemption.
ii. If approved, HRNSW will pay the Veterinary Practice on behalf of the Broodmare Owner.
Should you have any queries please contact Adam Fairley on 02 9722 6614 or at afairley@hrnsw.com.au.
John Dumesny
Chief Executive