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JUNE 2023
TROA leads joint stakeholder proposal to Racing Victoria for sensible prizemoney approach.
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MAY 2023
TROA & ATA campaign for the retention of Racing Victoria's free nomination system is successful.
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MAY 2023
TROA calls for common sense and consultation from Racing Victoria on prizemoney and Spring program
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NOVEMBER 2022
TROA & ATA strongly oppose Racing Victoria’s plan to abolish the existing free nominations system and impose non acceptance fees.
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JUNE 2022
RVL announce $26.2 million increase in prizemoney
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MARCH 2022
TROA, ATA and VJA provide joint submission to RVL recommending $27 million increase in prizemoney
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JUNE 2021
RVL announce $16 million increase in prizemoney
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MAY 2021
TROA provides submission to RVL recommending $20 million increase in prizemoney
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June 2020
TROA opposes Caulfield Cup Carnival move to late November
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March 2020
TROA provide support to RVL efforts to keep racing going during COVID-19
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April 2019
TROA consultation on RVL Equine Welfare Strategy
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March 2019
TROA forms working group with RV, VRC, MRC, MVRC, CRV to introduce increased owner entitlements and digital ticketing
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October 2018
TROA announce funding support for owner marquee at Cranbourne Cup Carnival
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November 2017
TROA announce funding support for owners facilities on Pakenham Cup Day
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October 2017
TROA announce funding support for owners room on Geelong Cup Day
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August 2017
Trainer and Owner Reforms come into effect
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May 2017
RVL announce $15.5 million prizemoney increase as result of aggressive lobbying from TROA
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May 2017
TROA Chairman appointed to Ministers RV Board Advisory Panel for Industry members
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February 2017
TROA & ATA campaign results in $3 million prizemoney increases coming into effect
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December 2016
TROA & ATA campaign publicly for prizemoney parity with NSW
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July 2016
TROA announces partnership support of the Australian Trainers’ Trust.
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May 2016
TROA & ATA drive Racing Australia Owner & Trainer Reforms
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May 2016
TROA announces funding assistance in partnership with Warrnambool Racing Club for the Owners Marquee for the 3-day Warrnambool Carnival.
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April 2015
TROA announces annual partnership of Owners and Breeders raceday at Caulfield, in conjunction with Racing Victoria and the Melbourne Racing Club.
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November 2014
TROA represented on prizemoney review panel with recommendations made to RV Board, leading to 18% increases across all levels.
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October 2014
TROA announces partnership with Melbourne Racing Club and Victorian Government, to provide funding assistance for Connections Lounge, the dedicated owners’ area at Caulfield Racecourse.
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April 2014
TROA announces 3-year partnership with Bendigo Jockey Club’s standalone Saturday meeting – the Golden Mile Raceday.
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April 2012
TROA announces annual partnership support of the National Jockeys Trust, via sponsorship of annual Charity Race Day at Caulfield.
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July 2011
TROA launches partnership with Luxbet, including co-naming rights with Luxbet of the 2011-2013 Winter Championship Series
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November 2010
TROA calls for reform of Racing Victoria’s position on race fields product fees collected from Corporate Bookmakers supporting a ‘turnover’ model
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July 2010
TROA joins with Racing Victoria in funding the ‘Win a share in racehorse’ competition for eligible Victorian Owners Gold Card holders.
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June 2010
Andrew Lafontaine is unanimously re-elected TROA Chairman.
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March 2010
TROA supports the continuation of jumps racing in Victoria.
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December 2009
TROA Chairman, David Moodie resigns and is later elected as a Director of Racing Victoria Limited. Andrew Lafontaine elected as new TROA Chairman.
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March 2009
TROA launches the TROA/Luxbet owners’ bonus after signing a major sponsorship agreement with leading corporate bookmaker, Luxbet (owned by Tabcorp).
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August 2008
TROA calls for a greater level of country prizemoney and promotes support for prizemoney increases at all levels from the “bottom up”.
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February 2008
TROA again calls for a review of the three metropolitan club structure to assess the benefits of ‘shared’ services.
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September 2007
TROA supports the development of the ‘Living Legends’, the International Home of Rest for Champion Thoroughbreds.
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March 2007
TROA and William Inglis join in a partnership to support racehorse owners in Victoria.
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October 2006
TROA together with all racing industry stakeholders campaigns for increased Victorian prize money.
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February 2005
Launch of the RVL/TROA Ownership Strategy and announcement that TROA now represents all racehorse owners in Victoria as partners of the Victorian Owners Gold Card program.
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October 2004
TROA celebrates 30 years representing thoroughbred owners at Annual Awards Breakfast at Champions, the Australian Racing Museum.
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July 2004
RVL and TROA agree to work towards a collective ownership strategy identifying the principle roles of both organisations.
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May 2004
TROA launches the ‘Owner for a Day’ program in conjunction with RVL.
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February 2004
TROA hosts the RVL William Inglis Ownership Forum at Oaklands Junction.
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April 2003
TROA contributes a strong submission to the industry review of Integrity Services supporting a revised structure.
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February 2003
TROA reiterates its support for jumps racing and the initiatives to make it safer for all participants.
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October 2002
TROA calls for the formation of a combined TAB national pool on certain races in the absence of a national totalisator.
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August 2002
TROA strongly advocates the urgent introduction of new betting types and larger pools at TAB’s, as well as the increase in industry returns.
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November 2001
TROA participates in the Racing Victoria Owners Expo held on Sandown Cup Day.
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June 2001
TROA recommends that some metropolitan club functions (ie Marketing departments) be merged into one unit to avoid “triplication” and to save on operating costs
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May 2001
TROA supports threshold levels for therapeutic treatments that do not enhance or detract from horse performance.
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March 2000
RV Owners Department introduced. RV released the Thoroughbred Owners Guide sent to all racehorse owners in conjunction with TROA
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January 2000
TROA invited to join as a key stakeholder in Racing Victoria Limited’s new governance structure, representing all owners including TROA members
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July 1999
MVRC opens the Might and Power Room – a dedicated room for racehorse owners.
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April 1999
TROA lobbys on issues of track bias and state of tracks and raises the possibility of grading tracks for their suitability depending on seasonal conditions.
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January 1999
TROA begins to lobby the Federal government about the impacts on owners of the GST tax reform.
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July 1998
TROA asked to make a submission on the review of the apprentice claiming system.
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June 1996
TROA meets with all metropolitan clubs to discuss the initiative of an ‘Owners Liaison Officer’
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January 1996
TROA hosts international owners’ conference in Melbourne.
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May 1995
TROA recommends that owners of all runners receive some form of rebate.
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August 1993
TROA gains representation on the VOBIS Board.
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October 1992
TROA meets with Premier Jeff Kennett to discuss the possibility of an Industry Council.
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September 1991
TROA pushes for a nation wide betting pool and raises the matter at an Australian Racing Ministers conference.
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December 1990
TROA recommends to the VOBIS scheme managers that trainers and jockeys are not included in the incentive scheme bonuses.
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October 1989
TROA writes to the Australian Trainers Association regarding a code of ethics for trainers.
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August 1987
TROA writes to all metropolitan and country clubs to request an increase in race day ticketing for owners.
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March 1984
TROA requests the VRC appoint an independent arbitrator to deal with disputes between owners and trainers
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September 1979
TROA investigates the possibility of sponsored racing silks and saddlecloths.
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July 1977
The MVRC rejects TROA’s request for owners to receive membership privileges to owners who have a horse running.
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February 1975
TROA seeks uniformity between metropolitan clubs in relation to owner’s privileges .
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June 1974
TROA writes to the Victorian Trainers Association objecting to increased training fees.
TROA's vision is to be the key industry stakeholder providing an independent voice for all racehorse owners. In partnership with all owners TROA will protect their interests, promote increased financial returns and the enjoyment of racing.
