The Voice Taking the Industry Forward


15 May 2012

Albion Park Raceway Harness Racing Industry Day

Date: Sunday, 20 May 2012

Time: 9:30am to 2:30pm

Location: Albion Park Paceway

The Breeders Owners Trainers & Reinsmen's Association (BOTRA) and the Queensland harness racing clubs in conjunction with Racing Queensland Limited (RQL) will conduct a Harness Racing Industry Day at the Albion Park Raceway on Sunday, 20 May 2012 between the hours of 9:30am and 2:30pm.

It is vitally important that all with an interest in harness racing in Queensland attend this Industry Day to receive the positive vision for the future of the sport and to have the opportunity for input into this strategy.

Full Article



27 April 2012

BOTRA Family Day Meeting

Full Details

Location: Albion Park Paceway

Date: Sunday, 20 May 2012

Time: 12 noon to 2pm

BOTRA encourages all to bring their families for the sausage sizzle and hear about the exciting future for Harness Racing.



10 April 2012

Vale Jack Waltisbull

The Harness Racing Industry and BOTRA has lost one of it's staunchest supporters.

Jack was a life member of BOTRA and the fact he was in ill health didn't stop him sharing his input to be tabled at the meetings and apologizing for not being able to attend.

He was up to fighting the battle for all issues small or big that affected his beloved sport it didn't matter they were all very important and had to be fixed.

Phil Purser wrote an article on justracing.com.au 18 March 2009: At 77 Jack Goes In to Bat to Save His Beloved Rocklea worth a read.

We will miss you Jack and we promise to keep up the fight you shared for a better future for Harness Racing.

You are invited to farewell Jack
Wednesday 11 April at 11:00am
Hemmant Crematorium



03 April 2012

Media Release Re Albion Park

On 16 March 2012, Racing Queensland issued what it called an 'update' in relation to the Albion Park proceedings. As usual, it failed to tell the whole story.

Full Article



30 March 2012

BOTRA General Meeting

Location: Albion Park Paceway

Date: Monday, 2 April 2012

Time: 7:30pm

All welcome.



26 March 2012

Exposure

BOTRA is very conscious that we need to market our product and with the resources available to us and the help of supportive industry personnel we have been working hard to find outlets which can provide us with the best possible exposure.

We are very happy to announce that we are back on TV and in the Press Media.

SKY Racing 2 Ch 520: "In the Gig"
Monday 6:00pm
Queensland Edition every second week
Commencing Monday night 26 March 2012

Courier Mail: "Weekly Harness Column"
Returns Thursday 29 March 2012



22 March 2012

Detrimental to Harness Racing



29 February 2012

BOTRA General Meeting

Location: Albion Park

Date: Monday, 12 March 2012

Time: 7:30pm

All welcome. Due to the Inter Dominion in Perth, the meeting is scheduled later in the month. Please email any issues you wish tabled at this meeting or contact Bill Dixon at the track.



18 February 2012

Personal Property Securities Act 2009

The Personal Property Securities Act 2009 (PPSA) took effect from 30 January 2012 creating significant changes for Owners, syndicators, trainers and breeders of thoroughbred and standardbred horses and greyhounds.

Personal Property Securities Act 2009 (PDF)



06 February 2012

BOTRA General Meeting

Location: Albion Park

Date: Monday, 6 February 2012

Time: 7:30pm

All welcome. Thank you for your emails received they will be tabled at this months meeting, if you are unable to attend please forward any issues you wish raised. or feel free to phone Bill Dixon to discuss.

We will have a Newsletter out this week with all the updates keeping you informed.



20 January 2012

Gold Coast Deserve a Venue

Harness Racing has been actively looking at sites in the Ormeau/Pimpama area to replace Parklands Gold Coast venue which is expected to be lost in 2013.

Full Article



23 December 2011

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from BOTRA

Please view response letter from Bob Bentley (PDF).

We had hoped for a better outcome, however the confirmation from Racing Queensland that we will be invited back  to give input to changes for the incentive scheme and prizemoney 2012/13 is encouraging. The detailed discussion paper that was submitted to the board is on record and we believe it will be considered for further discussion in the new budgets.

Congratulations to the 12 members that were lucky in the $100 cash Draw:
Peter Jones, Vicki Rasmussen, Leone Veivers, John Davis, Christine Denning, Karen Turpin, Audrey Vink, Aileen Daw, Lin Feehely, Neale Scott, Grace Cox, Charlie Cini  

A big thanks to Denis Smith for his ongoing support playing Santa and supervising the dual sulky rides giving lucky patrons the opportunity to experience a ride on the track in a sulky at Albion Park's Christmas cup night.

We take this opportunity to wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas and a Happy, Healthy ,Safe New Year.

Thank you for supporting BOTRA  we will keep up the fight for the best outcome for our great industry at all times. 

Dual Sulky in action.
Dual Sulky in action.



05 December 2011

BOTRA Members Draw at Albion Park

This week's lucky member drawn:

  • Week 10: Member 105 - Neale Scott

 


30 November 2011

BOTRA Monthly Meeting

Location: Albion Park (Carpark glass door entrance old stewards rooms)

Date: Monday, 5 December 2011

Time: 7:00pm

All welcome.

 


20 November 2011

BOTRA Members Draw at Albion Park

These lucky members were drawn the past two weeks:

  • Week 7: Member 311 - Audrey Vink
  • Week 6: Member 473 - Karen Turpin

 


03 November 2011

BOTRA Members Draw at Albion Park

BOTRA are heading in to their sixth week of $100 giveaways at Albion Park this Saturday.

There is still time to contact Marg Reynolds (0412 570 541) to be in the running with several weeks remaining in the competition.

Here are the lucky members so far:

  • Week 5: Member 205 - Christine Denning
  • Week 4: Member 033 - John Davis
  • Week 3: Member 460 - Leone Veivers
  • Week 2: Member 578 - Vicki Rasmussen
  • Week 1: Member 350 - Peter Jones

 


27 September 2011

BOTRA Industry Meeting

Location: Albion Park Raceway Members Room

Date: Monday, 3 October 2011

Time: 7:00pm

All welcome.

 


23 September 2011

BOTRA $100 Cash Members Draw

Reminder - The first of 12 weekly $100 cash draws for BOTRA Members commences at Albion Park Saturday night 1 October.

Ensure you are a financial member to be in the draw.

BOTRA representatives will be track-side on 1 October to process membership forms.

All members can you please update our records with current email addresses as this is our best means of communication to the industry.

If you require any further information speak to Bill at the track or email: margreno@bigpond.net.au.

Reminder - If you missed the TV show or unable to receive 31 Digital, you can view all previous episodes on the Blinkers Off website.


15 September 2011

BOTRA Newsletter: September 2011

BOTRA Newsletter: September 2011 (PDF)


09 September 2011

Ray Stevens Harness Racing Speech in Parliament - 7 September 2011

Ray Stevens covers the abuse of Australian Workers Union funds, tables the Response to Ray Stevens media release, tables the BOTRA Response to Bob Bentley media release, and the tax to Queensland oncourse bookmakers.

Full Article


31 August 2011

RQL Response to Ray Stevens

Racing Queensland Limited (RQL) Chairman Bob Bentley today labelled LNP Member Ray Stevens ill-informed attack in Parliament as cowardly.

Full Article


17 August 2011

Tune Into Your TV

Harness racing is back on 31 Digital with the launch of Blinkers Off, a new magazine-style show that touches on all the big issues in our industry, set to air Monday, 22 August 2011 at 8pm.

Hosted by David Fowler and Chris Barsby the show aims to delve deep into the world of harness racing through interviews with trainers and personalities, highlights of the week and discuss the latest news and issues.

David and Chris share over 45 years of racing industry experience and will be able to get inside the stories and answer the serious questions facing our sport.

So be sure to tune in on Monday night. If you need information on 31 Digital contact the station 30107331 or via email on Yourstation@31.com.au

Breeders

If you are considering breeding this season you can grab a bargain on Sunday at the Gold Coast Festival through the Stallion Service Auction or visit the breeders stand.

Burwood Stud is offering a Blacks A Fake souvenir poster with each booking.

Cold Mountain Stud will offer a 50% discount on all their stallion services if you book on the day and pay a $250 deposit.

New stallion standing this season Town Champion will be on parade.

Industry Stakeholders

Reminder: Have you paid your BOTRA membership? To be eligible for the $1000 members bonus draw you must be a financial member. We will accept payment at the BOTRA stand up until 12:30pm prior to the race meeting on Sunday, 21 August - with no exceptions. The draw will be conducted after the last race. A race number will be drawn and the winning connections of that race - if a financial member - will receive the $1000 bonus = $500 owner $250 each trainer and driver. Pay up now! The best odds on offer! Membership just $20 for a shot at a 1 in 8 chance for the bonus $1000.

Family Fun Day at Parklands - Sunday, 21 August 2011

We would like to take this opportunity to thank the members who have volunteered their services and time to ensure that Sunday's Family Fun Day at Parklands showcases our Industry at its best.

If you're not racing, support the day and tell your friends what a great way to spend a Sunday afternoon. Enjoy the entertainment - there is something for everyone.

Hope to see you all there.

 


11 August 2011

GCHRC Festival

Harness Racing at the Parklands showgrounds will take centre stage Sunday, 21 August 2011. By Nathan Hand.

Full Article

 


06 August 2011

BOTRA Membership Incentives, Lucky Draws and Bonuses

July

Four (4) guest tickets to the Harness Awards Night plus Limousine transport

Winning members draw number 325 Congratulations to John and Tanya Cremin

August

Members $1000 Cash Bonus

To be conducted on the Gold Coast Race Meeting Sunday 21 August

Following the running of the last race a race number will be drawn and the winning connections of that race if they are full financial BOTRA members will receive the cash bonus $500 Owner $250 Trainer $250 Driver

To be eligible you must be a financial member paid up by 12.30 on the day. Payments will be received at the BOTRA Marquee trackside.

Note - No exceptions will be made

September

Members $100 Cash Draws

Conducted at Albion Park Saturday Night race meeting and will run for 12 weeks. To be eligible you must be a full BOTRA financial member.

Join up now and enjoy the added member benefits. Family membership is just $20.

 


29 July 2011

BOTRA Industry Meeting

Location: Albion Park Raceway Members Room

Date: Monday, 1 August 2011

Time: 7:30pm

If you are unable to attend the meeting, we welcome any submission on issues you wish tabled for the meeting. Ph: 0412 570 541 or Email: margreno@bigpond.net.au

Note: July newsletter will be distributed Wednesday with all the updates to include any business resolved at this Monday night's meeting.

Reminder: Get your membership in. More membership incentives coming soon.

 


25 July 2011

Biosecurity Alert: Hendra Virus - Industry Update

Download the latest information release by the Queensland Government about the Hendra Virus.

Biosecurity Alert: Hendra Virus - Information for Industry (PDF File)

 


14 July 2011

BOTRA Membership Incentive

Join by 31 July 2011 and go in the draw for a chance to win 4 guest tickets to the Harness Awards Night, plus limousine transport to and from the Brisbane Sofitel Hotel.
* Conditions apply. Transport is from one pick up point and return.

BOTRA is the recognised Industry Lead Group and the voice for the industry. Register your support now and pay your membership fees and go in the lucky draw offer.

  • Membership is $20 per family (all residing at the same address) or per individual
  • Members sign up your stable clients, connections and friends as associate members for just $5
  • Associate Membership is $5 per family (all residing at the same address) or individual
  • Register your email address to receive industry updates and keep informed.

 


07 July 2011

Hendra Virus - The Facts

Dr David Lovell from Redlands Veterinary Clinic has released a fact sheet about the Hendra Virus, how to control the virus, and steps to safeguard yourself and your horse.

Full Article

 


26 June 2011

BOTRA Industry Meeting

Location: Rocklea Showgrounds

Date: Monday, 27 June 2011

Time: 7:30pm

Agenda:

This meeting is a must attend. It is your sport/Industry and it is time for action to protect its future. If you are unable to attend please email your views margreno@bigpond.net.au or speak to Bill Dixon at Albion Park Saturday Night.

 


25 June 2011

Trot Tactics

Edition 05

The next edition of the Trot Tactics feature from Denis Smith. The Winter Carnival is almost upon us.

Trot Tactics - Edition 05

 


18 June 2011

Trot Tactics

Edition 04

The next edition of the Trot Tactics feature from Denis Smith. The Winter Carnival is almost upon us.

Trot Tactics - Edition 04

 


08 June 2011

BOTRA Membership

BOTRA Membership Form (DOC File)

BOTRA management team wishes to thank all industry stakeholders for the constructive feedback through the many emails received and at Sunday's meeting. It is work in progress preparing a discussion paper to present at next weeks meeting with Racing Queensland. Be assured BOTRA will be working for the best industry outcome to protect our breeding and our great sport of Harness Racing going forward.

It is that time of the year for Membership renewal. Please update your details by filling in the membership form (above) including your email so you can keep informed.

Membership is still at $20 for a family or single. Download the form (above) for details. New members welcome. BOTRA will have a information booth at Albion Park during the winter carnival in July.

We welcome all feedback. Register your email details now for communication at margreno@bigpond.net.au

 


05 June 2011

Trot Tactics

Edition 03

The next edition of the new Trot Tactics feature from Denis Smith. This is Historical Bits 2. Please read Historical Bits 1 if you missed it.

Trot Tactics - Edition 03

 


31 May 2011

BOTRA Industry Meeting

Location: Albion Park Paceway

Date: Sunday, 5 June 2011

Time: 2pm

Agenda:

Racing Queensland's revised prizemoney and bonus strategy for the 2011/12 racing schedule will be presented for discussion.

RQIS Incentive Scheme PDF

It is important that all industry stakeholders know what is taking place and have the opportunity to have a say.

If you are unable to attend the meeting, email your views to BOTRA margreno@bigpond.net.au. All feedback is welcome and will be tabled for discussion.

Contact BOTRA if you require any further details.

 


31 May 2011

Trot Tactics

Edition 02

The next edition of the new Trot Tactics feature from Denis Smith.

Trot Tactics - Edition 02

 


03 May 2011

BOTRA Industry Meeting

Location: Albion Park - Members Lounge

Date: 09 May 2011

Time: 7:30pm

We are hoping at the meeting to have available the answers from RQL to our questions.

 


23 Apr 2011

Trot Tactics

Edition 01

A new feature from Denis Smith.

Trot Tactics - Edition 01

 


20 Apr 2011

Harness Racing Want Trial to Determine Albion Park Sale Validity

Full article on The Courier Mail website

 


12 Apr 2011

Meeting Invitation

State Member for Logan - The Hon John Mickel MP

Invites all Harness Racing participants in the Logan and Southside areas to attend a meeting as a united group to express our industry concerns with the government and discuss the future of harness racing in Queensland.

Greenbank RSL Sub Branch Meeting Room
54 Anzac Avenue
Hillcrest

Date: Sunday 17 April 2011
Time: 2.00 pm sharp

Please RSVP by 14 April 2011
Email: margreno@bigpond.net.au
Mob: 0412570541

If you want a future in Harness Racing attend this meeting and take the opportunity to discuss the problems we are facing in our sport with a government representative face to face.

We urge all stakeholders to attend and we ask that you spread the word and pass on this invitation.

Please support

 


BOTRA Industry Meeting

Location: The Rocklea Showgrounds

Date: 04 April 2011

Time: 7pm

 


07 Mar 2011

RQL Chairman's Response to BOTRA

Racing Queensland Limited chairman Mr Bob Bentley responds to the BOTRA meeting at Rocklea.

Full Article

 


02 Mar 2011

BOTRA QLD Meeting Notice

Date: Monday, 7 March 2011
Time: 7pm
Location: Rocklea Showgrounds (betting auditorium room)

All welcome to attend.

The priority issue on the agenda will be to discuss the current Handicapping and Programming System and the changes required going forward.

This submission BOTRA is putting forward for consultation has to be for the benefit of the total industry and you need to have a say by coming to the meeting. If you are unable to attend and you wish to contribute, please forward your thoughts by Sunday, 6 March to margren@bigpond.net.au or fax 07 3372 1925. For further information please contact Marg Reynolds 0412 570 541.

 


28 Feb 2011

Ray Stevens Address at Marburg Meeting

Article on Just Racing website.

 


19 Feb 2011

Marburg Meeting Follow Up

BOTRA thanks member Phil Purser for his on going support for the racing industry. Phil attended the meeting and recorded the meeting in detail and posted on his well informed website www.justracing.com.au.

Follow up action taken:

  • Letter forwarded to the Premier with the outcome and a request for a meeting.
    Status: No reply to date
  • Jump outs and horse education for Marburg and Redcliffe discussed with RQL.
    Status: Advised expect decision by Wed 23/2
  • Meeting requested with RQL re programming and seeking statistics we require.
    Status: Date to be confirmed

In regard to the Greyhound letter posted on the Wednesday Whinge at letsgohorseracing Bill Dixon has spoken with Dave Irwin and advises that what is reported is not true fact. If you require any further information please speak to Bill. We don't intend to get into a slinging match and negativity; we have more pressing positive issues to concentrate on going forward.

Next Meeting: Monday 7 March at 7pm Venue to be confirmed.

 


07 Feb 2011

BOTRA Industry Meeting

The BOTRA industry meeting at Marburg formed a unanimous voice and the industry united.

Thank you to all who attended.

 


29 Jan 2011

Important Industry Meeting

Guest Speaker: Ray Stevens - Shadow Minister for Tourism and Racing

Date: Sunday, 6 February 2011

Time: Meeting 12:30pm sharp

Where: Marburg Showgrounds

Free sausage sizzle at 12 noon. Refreshments available at canteen from 11:30am.

All welcome to attend

 


12 Jan 2011

Industry Meeting Postponed

Due to the devastating flood crisis, the scheduled industry meeting for Sunday, 15 January 2011 was postponed. The meeting will now be held on Sunday, 6 February 2011.

 


08 Jan 2011

Compromise on Albion Park Raceday Access Restrictions

Following numerous complaints received regarding the "Albion Park raceday access restrictions" BOTRA met with Racing Queensland at Albion Park for more consultation.

Full Details

 


06 Jan 2011

Responses to JustRacing Article

The JustRacing Website's Phil Purser published an article on 30 December 2010 about the proposed sale of Albion Park.

 


06 Jan 2011

President's Report and Industry Update

  • Sale of Albion Park
  • Hot Shots
  • Parklands
  • Race Meetings
  • Questionnaire
  • Albion Park Drivers' Room
  • Multi Code Venues
  • Programming

Full report by Bill Dixon.

 


18 Dec 2010

BOTRA Qld Questionnaire Results

Download the BOTRA Questionaire Results (Word Document File) from 227 forms received. Full result details are in the Word Document.

 


14 Dec 2010

Order Awards Night Photos

Select and order your desired awards night photos. Browse the complete 160 photo image gallery in low resolution. All ordered photos are very high quality.

Email margreno@bigpond.net.au all the photo numbers that you want to order and for pricing.

 
Browse the complete 160 photos

 


08 Dec 2010

BOTRA Queensland Questionnaire

Entries are now past the due date and the results are now published. However, still please feel free to submit your answers if you have not already.

Please download the BOTRA Questionaire and fax or email your answers to us by 5pm Monday, 13 December 2010.

Thank you for your time.

 


08 Dec 2010

ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF
BREEDERS OWNERS TRAINERS REINSPERSONS ASSOCIATION (QLD) INCORPORATED
HELD ON SUNDAY, 28 NOVEMBER 2010
AT ALBION PARK RACEWAY MEMBERS LOUNGE
COMMENCING AT 1.30PM

MINUTES

  1. The President, Mr David Lewis, welcomed members and declared the meeting open and advised that sufficient proxy votes had been received and recorded for the required quorum to proceed with the meeting
  2. Attendance was as per Attendance Record.
  3. Apologies:

    Shane Sanderson (P), Jeroen Nieuwenburg (P), Mark Dux (P), Tony & Katie Price (P) ,Wayne & Lyn Graham (P), Max & Brett Towns (P), Rob& Margaret Ricketts(P), Charlie Cini (P), Cristina Monte (P), Bunger Johnson (P), Peter Greig (P), Raylene Dixon (P), Shannon Price (P), Phil Purser (P).
  4. Confirmation of Minutes of Annual General Meeting held on Monday, 3 August 2009
    It was MOVED Denis Smith SECONDED Sandra Manning THAT the Minutes be accepted as a true and correct record of that meeting.
    Carried

  5. President’s Report:
    The President presented his Report for the financial year ended 30 June 2010, as included in the Annual Report

    It was MOVED David Lewis SECONDED Scott Miller THAT the President’s Report be accepted.
    Carried

  6. Secretary/Treasurer’s Report:
    Margaret Reynol/li Members $1000 Cash Bonusa class=/p 18 Dec 2010 158br /ds read her report and referred to the financial statements as contained in the Annual Report.

    It was MOVED Margaret Reynolds SECONDED Scott Miller THAT the Secretary/Treasurer’s Report be accepted.
    Carried

  7. Auditor’s Report:
    Mrs Reynolds submitted the Independent Audit Report as contained in the Annual Report.

    It was MOVED Sandra Manning SECONDED Nathan Hand THAT the Auditor’s Report be accepted.
    Carried

  8. Election of Executive Officers and Management Committee Members:
    Sandra Manning advised that sufficient nominations having been received in accordance with the Constitution, it was declared the following as Committee Members for the ensuing financial year:

    William (Bill) Dixon, David Fowler, Nathan Hand, Scott Miller, Margaret Reynolds, p Shane Sanderson, Denis Smith.

    The fo /pllowing elected Committee Members had offered themselves as Office Bearers and, there being no other nominations, were duly elected as follows:

    President &âÂÃ&˜Ã‚‚‚ˆÂ“â€&ˆÃ‚ /pa href= liWilliam (Bill) Dixon; Vice-President – David Fowler; Secretary/Treasurer – Margaret Reynolds

    Members offered their congratulations.
     
  9. Appointment of Auditor:
    Mrs Reynolds informed the meeting that Mr Matthew Lintott had indicated his willingness to continue as Auditor /strong Jump outs and horse education for Marburg and Redcliffe discussed with RQL.for the ensuing financial year. The meeting confirmed this appointment.
     
  10. Date of Next Annual General Meeting:
    The next Annual General Meeting of BOTRA will be held at a date to be decided but not later than four (4) months following the end of the financial year.

The Annual General Meeting concluded at 1:55pm