JULY 2016 NEWSLETTER COPY
WINNERS DUNSTAN TRAINERS’ MAIDEN NZ AWARD FOR MAY & JUNE 2016
The race chosen for May was from Pukekohe Park, held on 6th May, The winner of
the Maiden 3YO race - the Counties Power 1400m was Bao Shan Magic, trained by
Pukekohe based, Nigel Tiley.
The race selected for June was the Tavenier Howard 1600m Maiden Highweight run
at the Otaki-Maori meeting at Otaki on Friday 24th June. The winner was Red Fox,
trained by Kevin Gray from Palmerston North.
As both Nigel and Kevin are members of the NZ Trainers’ Association – they each
win a 750g pail of DUNSTAN Gastro Gold
Dunstan Race Mix – A Premium Race Feed
Dunstan Racemix is a molassed, high energy, textured meal containing extruded
cereals and oats. The extrusion of cereal grains greatly improves
digestion, therefore reducing the likelihood of digestive upsets associated with starch
overload in the hindgut.
A complete feed, Dunstan Race Mix provides protein, energy, minerals and
vitamins to the diet.
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Highly digestible protein sources provide quality amino acids
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Energy is derived from both carbohydrates and oil.
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Minerals are an organic form ensuring maximum availability.
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A live yeast culture is included to assist in complete nutrient digestion.
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Additional electrolytes as potassium chloride and magnesium oxide are
included to aid muscle integrity and assist in reducing anxiety from
magnesium deficiency.
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Chromium yeast is also included as an aid to overall energy utilisation
and to assist in the reduction of lactic acid accumulation.
For more information on Dunstan Race Mix, or any of the other Dunstan products,
visit www.dunstan.co.nz or contact Gretel Webber 021 557 316 or David Smith 027 493
1580
BRANCH AGM’S
The following dates have been set for Branch AGM’s in July. Come along and have
your say:
CENTRAL DISTRICTS BRANCH
Tuesday 12th July at 1pm at the White Horse Inn, Longburn. Any apologies to Branch
Secretary, Paul Claridge or Wendy Cooper, Executive Officer.
CANTERBURY BRANCH
Wednesday 13th July at 1pm at the Apprentice School, Riccarton Racecourse.
Apologies to Branch President, Andrew Carston or Wendy Cooper, Executive
Officer.
NORTHERN BRANCH
Tuesday 26th July at 1pm in the Meeting Room at Cambridge Jockey Club. Any
apologies to Wendy Cooper, Executive Officer.
NZTA MEMBERSHIP 2016/17
At all branch AGM’s held last year a unanimous decision was reached that the NZTA
should adopt the current Harness Racing structure for membership and funding. This
was further ratified unanimously at the NZTA AGM held on 7th August 2015. As a
result of this resolution all licence holders will automatically become members of the
NZTA from August 1st 2016 at no extra cost to their licence fee.
Should any trainer choose to opt out of membership, they are welcome to do so.
However, they will not receive newsletters or any of the many exclusive benefits of
NZTA membership. Also, as there is now no subscription fee, there will be no refund.
Funding of the NZTA is provided by way of a fixed sum grant from NZTR as NZTR
recognise the importance of having a professionally run independent and proactive
Association in place to represent the interests of thoroughbred racehorse trainers. .
MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING WITH NZTR
A Memorandum of Understanding has been agreed between NZTR and the New
Zealand Trainers’ Association including the following outcomes:
1. NZTR to provide financial stability for the NZTA, through the provision of a fixed
funding grant.
2. The NZTA will provide membership and services at no charge.to all licensed
trainers who elect to be a member of the NZTA.
3. NZTR will support the NZTA to be a financially solid, unbiased and independent
representative body able to function in the best interests of the New Zealand
thoroughbred racing industry.
4. The NZTA will continue to operate as an independent body.
NZTA WEBSITE
Templates for Employment contracts and Training contracts with owners are available on the
website. Go to www.nztrainers.co.nz – all the employment compliance information is in the
EMPLOYMENT section – just click on the required document (where it’s underlined). The
Trainer/Owner contract is under the JOIN US section.
Contact details for staff looking for work have now been added so you can communicate
directly with the person listed.
NZTA DIRECTORY
National President: Tony Pike
National Vice-Presidents: Nigel Tiley and Michael Pitman
Acting Northern Branch President: Lance Noble
CD Branch President: Gary Vile
Taranaki Representative: John Wheeler
Canterbury Branch President: Andrew Carston
Southland Branch President: Sally McKay
Otago Representative: Murray Hamilton