14 December 2005
AN IMPORTANT LETTER TO ALL TROA MEMBERS
We are writing to you to ensure that all members of TROA are brought up to date on issues that have taken place over the past few weeks and we are also providing you an outline of the path forward for TROA in the next few months...read more

07 December 2005
Media Release: Nick Columb to chair review
At a meeting of the Board of TROA today, the Board resolved to proceed with a Constitutional Review of the Association, which will precipitate a full Board election...read more

01 December 2005
Media Release: TROA - THE WAY FORWARD
The Chairman of TROA, Peter Sidwell, today proposed a solution to the debate that has disrupted the TROA board over recent weeks...read more

28 November 2005
TROA announces new Office bearers
The Chairman of the Board of TROA, Peter Sidwell today announced the appointment of Colette Smedile as Acting Chief Executive Officer of Thoroughbred Racehorse Owners Association...read more

20 October 2005
THE OWNERS GOLD CARD HAS ARRIVED!
The Victorian Racing Industry launched the ‘Owners Gold Card’ on October 6 at the TROA Foster’s Australia Annual Awards Breakfast...read more

19 October 2005
GREAT CAULFIELD CUP DAY FOR TROA LEADERS
Caulfield Cup day produced a couple of great results for the TROA Chairman and Vice-Chairman...read more

11 October 2005
2005 TROA Award Winners
Nick Columb is the inaugural recipient of the Foster's Australia Outstanding Achievement in Racehorse Ownership award. See full list of 2005 Winners...read more

11 October 2005
TROA Awards Breakfast
Photos from the 2005 TROA Awards Breakfast...
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26 September 2005
Vale - Henry Harrison
TROA lost one of its greats in the past week. Henry Harrison was the inaugural Vice-Chairman of TROA and was Chairman between 1978-1984. The Board and all owners send our condolences to Henry’s family and thank and acknowledge his wonderful contribution to racing in general, and ownership in particular.

22 September 2005
Buffy, The Caulfield Slayer
TROA took great pleasure in seeing the gallant mare, Sarah Michelle, become a stakes winner last Saturday at Caulfield in the listed Dubai International Stakes...read more

22 September 2005
Hiskens Owners Bar Trial an Overwhelming Success
Owners supported the availability of a dedicated lounge when they have horses engaged to utilise throughout the day and view replays without time constraints...read more

01 September 2005
TROA's Assessment of Prizemoney Levels under the New Distribution System
The new distribution model was collectively negotiated by the shareholders of the industry (VRC, MRC, MVRC and CRV) with Racing Victoria to deliver a more equitable model which supported agreed areas such as country and night racing while providing clubs with incentives to increase prizemoney allocations...read more

27 July 2005
CLASSIC CAULFIELD LAUNCHES NEW OWNERS FACILTY
The Melbourne Racing Club is leading the way in its endeavours to enhance the raceday experience for owners by launching the new ‘Hiskens Owners Bar’ as a dedicated owners facility at Caulfield on Saturday, August 6....read more

11 March 2005
REGISTRAR OF RACEHORSES
As part of the development of a web based system, The Australian Stud Book has ceased production of the Document of Description commencing with the 2003 foal crop. These horses, which are microchipped as an additional form of identification, will turn 2 years old on 1 August 2005. In preparation for the change, the Registrar of Racehorses has commenced production of the Thoroughbred Identification Card, for issue from 1 January 2005...download PDF for full details

16 February 2005
TROA NIGHT A GREAT SUCCESS
TROA's first major social occasion for owners proved an outstanding success - over 2300 people attending last Friday night's Moonee Valley race meeting....read more

11 February 2005
TROA LAUNCHES NEW OWNERSHIP STRATEGY
The RVL/TROA Ownership Strategy will be launched tonight at a function attended by over 2,000 thoroughbred owners at Moonee Valley races. The strategy is the culmination of over 18 months work between RVL and TROA and will see a revitalised focus on the pivotal role that owners play in racing... read more