Glen Eden Stud based in Moranding VIC are promoting availability of their Stallion Match Service with G! Goldmine. They will provide this service to SAROA members and SA breeders free of charge. G1 Goldmine is a market leading pedigree analysis platform that gives breeders the power to research pedigrees through a host of online tools. With the help of G1 Goldmine, Glen Eden has empowered breeders to replicate proven stakes winning pedigrees using it’s Stallion Match tool. Simply choose a Glen Eden stallion, enter your mare and find stake winners from around the world that have be bred with a similar pedigree. Aim for a 20/20 Match which indicates your hypothetical mating has a high number of shared ancestors with multiple stakes winners. Or even better, try your luck at obtaining a Perfect Match which is achieved when your hypothetical mattings shares ancestors with multiple stakes winners in EVERY quarter of the pedigree. Both indicates a high affinity with proven winning pedigrees. Stats: Nearly 634,000 Stallion Match searches this year so far.Close to 87,000 of those searches were a 20/20 Match.Only 3082 were a Perfect Match Click on the ads on our website to activate this service or click here to utilise this service https://g1goldmine.com/g1g/ui/stallionmatch-result?for=G1StallionMatch%20-%20GLENEDEN-REBELDANE.htm

The new horse ambulance SAROA committee met with the Equine Welfare section of Racing SA – Thorough Care SA to discuss their role Equine Welfare has become an increasing focus for Principal Racing Authorities for a number of years. South Australia has seen 1% of prizemoney being deducted for Equine Welfare Initiatives since July 1 2020 so owners are keen to know what the levy is being used for. The 1% prizemoney levy is used to fund a number of Equine Welfare initiatives including the role of Racing SA Equine Welfare Officer. Appointed in March 2020, John Cornell has been in the role of Equine Welfare Officer, moving from the McEvoy Mitchell Racing team. John, as Equine Welfare Officer has developed a close working relationship with the inspectorate division of the RSPCA, working together to improve welfare outcomes for thoroughbred horses in need. John will soon become the first racing official in Australia to be given Inspector powers under the Animal Welfare Act, equivalent to those of an RSPCA inspector but restricted to equine issues. John has been able to establish a productive relationship with the RSPCA in investigating and resolving matters of neglect in relation to equine animals. On a more proactive basis, Thorough Care SA (TCSA) (the Welfare arm of Racing SA) has initiated a number of incentives for the uptake of retired racehorses into Off The Track (OTT) equestrian programmes. The support of TCSA and their presence at these events seeks to create demand for thoroughbreds after their racing involvements are over. In addition, TCSA have purchased a state of the art Horse Ambulance that greatly improves the ability of racecourse personnel and vets to deal with any accident or injury that occurs on race days. The ambulance is currently available for metropolitan and provincial meetings and there are two more on order – one will be stationed in the South East and one will service the Port Augusta and Port Lincoln seasons. They are expected to be operational by July this year. TCSA is also working with Clubs to improve horse safety and welfare related infrastructure at various tracks – for example, the provision of cooling aids to assist during the hotter months. TCSA have just finalised “Retirement Packs” that will be supplied with a horse to be rehomed. The packs will include a rug and supplements and feed to a value of around $500 to the recipient, the cost to Racing SA will be around $200 due to the support it has been able to arrange with the suppliers involved. Hygain Feeds will offer a lifetime 25% discount on its products for any rehomed horse registered with Thorough Care SA. TCSA is also working with Roseworthy, investigating whether there are any research projects that will assist in positive welfare outcomes for horses, particularly through education seminars and resources. They have also been involved with Racing Australia on increasing the traceability of thoroughbred horses from birth to end of life. TCSA have also been involved in coordinating appropriate responses for the proposed Code of Conduct for horse transport companies as currently there are no National guidelines, they are State based.

SAROA and Santa didn’t get together last year because of COVID-19, hopefully this year will be different. We are conscious that SAROA has been unable to run functions for some time. We would like to welcome our members for an afternoon tea – starting around 2 pm on Saturday April 24th in the Terrace Bar at Morphettville. Food service will commence at 3:00pm We will supply platters of savoury and sweet nibbles and a complementary drink for our members. Non-members welcome for $20 per person. To assist with catering please book ASAP as time is short  via the website www.saroa.com.au or ring Richard on 0432664824 or email secretary@saroa.com.au

A reminder that SAROA is the first owner association to jump on board as a partner of the new Fred app for racing owners.  The team at Friends of Mr Ed (Fred for short) have created the app to provide a fun social space for owners, and we’re right behind this new innovation because we think it’s the perfect way to get more out of ownership on and off the track. Over time we will work closely with Fred to add greater value (and more fun!) to your SAROA membership. We encourage all SAROA members to download the Fred app, connect your horses and friends and enjoy the ride! Fred – the new social app for horse owners and their friends In addition Fred is calling for expressions of interest from owners and their friends in buying a small share in a racehorse to be trained by a prominent Adelaide stable. Please contact secretary@saroa.com.au if you are interested. Friends of Mr Ed is excited to introduce owners to a new social app called Fred.  This free new app has been made by owners who wanted to create an active social community with other owners on and off the racetrack, and make ownership more fun and more interactive. Fred’s got owner chat groups, race information, stats and social events all within the app and every named & registered racehorse in Australia is on it.  Fred also has a partnership with our South Australian office photographers “Atkins Photography” so you can see and purchase the winning photos directly from the media library within the app. We’ve checked out the app and we think owners will love it, plus you can invite your friends and family to connect and chat as well. All you have to do to get started is: Download the app here:www.friendsofmred.com/downloadCreate a profile and start adding your horse/sGet chatting with other owners already on the app and invite friends to join from the ‘Me’ tab We hope you enjoy using the app and if there’s any feedback you’d like to share, you can.

SAROA now has an Instagram account – check us out at instagram,com/saroa_richard for all the latest.

Friends of Mr Ed have released the second part of their blog on Racehorse Ownership. Read here

Clarken Racing are in the process of forming an Aspiring Owners Club -details below SAROA is  keen to support this initiative as it serves to attract new owners to SA racing and helps provide education for them  So tell all your friends who are interested in racing but don’t yet have a horse.  insideaccess@clarkenracing.com What is the Aspiring Owners Club?Clarken Racing wants to demystify the world of horse ownership.  This is a unique opportunity for budding racing enthusiasts to get an inside look at the thrill of racing from an owner’s perspective.It’s free to join and there are absolutely no costs. What you will get as an Aspiring Clarken Racing Owner:– Receive regular reports on the progress of the horse– Have opportunities to visit stables and meet staff– Watch the horse in action undertaking track work– Attend trials– Attend race meetings– Receive invitations to Clarken Racing Owner events throughout the year– Receive weekly stable news, updates and Will’s thoughts on all the horses running each weekendWhy a yearling and where is the horse coming from?To follow the entire career of a racehorse; the highs, the lows and all the bits in between.  The yearling will be purchased by Clarken Racing at the Adelaide 2021 Magic Millions sale.  We will have a marquee set up with food and drink on 7th March; RSVP to start the story from the sales and meet the team. What am I joining?The Clarken Racing Family.  You will become a member of the Aspiring Owners Club and share the journey with us as we take the horse from an unbroken yearling to an educated, and potentially successful race horse. Want to be a part of this unique opportunity?Get in touch via:  insideaccess@clarkenracing.com RSVP using the above email to attend Clarken Racing’s  Magic Millions Adelaide marquee by Thursday 25th February For more updates follow Clarken Racing on:

For the second year running apprentice Lizzie Annells has won the SAROA Apprentice Award. This year’s award recognises the contributions Lizzie made to the welfare of horses affected by the 2020 Adelaide Hills bushfires. Congratulations Lizzie. Photo courtesy of Atkins Photography

Our partners at Friends of Mr Ed have issued their first blog on racehorse ownership which can be found at https://www.friendsofmred.com/blog-/freducation-part-1 Enjoy the read.

We’re excited to announce that SAROA is the first owner association to jump on board as a partner of the new Fred app for racing owners.  The team at Friends of Mr Ed (Fred for short) have created the app to provide a fun social space for owners, and we’re right behind this new innovation because we think it’s the perfect way to get more out of ownership on and off the track. Over time we will work closely with Fred to add greater value (and more fun!) to your SAROA membership. We encourage all SAROA members to download the Fred app, connect your horses and friends and enjoy the ride! Fred – the new social app for horse owners and their friends Friends of Mr Ed is excited to introduce owners to a new social app called Fred.  This free new app has been made by owners who wanted to create an active social community with other owners on and off the racetrack, and make ownership more fun and more interactive. Fred’s got owner chat groups, race information, stats and social events all within the app and every named & registered racehorse in Australia is on it.  Fred also has a partnership with our South Australian office photographers “Atkins Photography” so you can see and purchase the winning photos directly from the media library within the app. We’ve checked out the app and we think owners will love it, plus you can invite your friends and family to connect and chat as well. All you have to do to get started is: Download the app here:www.friendsofmred.com/downloadCreate a profile and start adding your horse/sGet chatting with other owners already on the app and invite friends to join from the ‘Me’ tab We hope you enjoy using the app and if there’s any feedback you’d like to share, you can