Document 92060
Australian Pattern Committee PROCEDURE MANUAL Australian Pattern Committee ................................................................................................ ................................ ..............................................1 1 Background ................................................................ ................................................................................................ ......................................2 1.1 Australia bound by Asian Pattern Committee Ground Rules Rules................................ ......................................................2 1.2 History ................................................................ ................................................................................................ ......................................2 1.3 Blue Book................................ ................................................................................................................................ ..................................2 2 Australian Pattern Committee – Background................................................................ Background .....................................................3 3 Asian Pattern Committee - Background ................................................................ ............................................................4 4 Asian Pattern Committee - Ground Rules................................................................ Rules ..........................................................5 5 Australian Working Guidelines & Criteria ................................................................ ........................................................8 5.1 Assessment of races................................ ................................................................................................ ..................................................8 5.2 Changes to Conditions of Black Type Races ................................................................ ...............................................8 5.3 Changes able to be effected without AusPC A Approval (non force-majeure)............................... ...............................9 5.4 Changes able to bee effected without AusPC A Approval (Force Majeure) .....................................9 ................................ 5.5 Restricted Listed Status ................................................................................................ ................................ ...........................................10 5.6 Race Ratings................................ ............................................................................................................................ ............................10 5.7 Use of Ratings ................................................................................................ ................................ .........................................................11 5.8 The Australian Pattern ................................................................................................ ................................ ............................................11 5.9 Upgrade of races ................................................................................................ ................................ .....................................................11 5.10 Caution and Downgrade List ................................................................................................ ...................................11 5.11 Registered Race Names................................ ................................................................................................ ...........................................12 5.12 Schedule of Rotational tional Races ................................................................................................ ..................................12 5.13 Code of conduct ................................................................................................ ................................ ......................................................13 1 Background This document sets out the ground rules, working guidelines and criteria for determining the listing of Australia’s Pattern (Group & Listed) races. 1.1 Australia bound by Asian Pattern Committee Ground Rules Australia is a member of the Asian Pattern Committee and also a signatory to the Asian Pattern Committee Ground Rules. So as to achieve greater integrity of international black type, Australia has agreed to be bound by the Ground Rules of the Asian Pattern Committee. Therefore, the Asian Pattern Committee Ground Rules are the primary rules in determination of Pattern races. To supplement the Asian Pattern Committee Ground Rules, Australia has also set out Working Guidelines &Criteria that take into account local matters in addition to the Asian Ground Rules (much in the same way as the Local Rules of Racing supplement the Australian Rules of Racing). If the Asian and Australian Ground Rules are inconsistent with each other, the Asian Ground Rules take precedence. In this Manual, the Asian Ground Rules are highlighted like this. 1.2 History Key dates are set out below: 1.3 1971 - Group designations (G1, G2, G3) were inaugurated for races conducted in England, France, Germany and Italy 1973 – The United States and Canada commenced Group designation of races 1979 – Australia established the first list of Black Type races conducted in each State 1981 - The International Cataloguing Standards Committee (ICSC) was formed in conjunction with the Society of International Thoroughbred Auctioneers (SITA) and has worked to achieve uniformity of cataloguing standards throughout the world in a time of increasing internationalisation of racing, breeding and marketing 2011 – So as to increase uniformity and improve the integrity and rigour of the Australian Pattern processes, Australia agrees to be bound by the Ground Rules of the Asian Pattern Committee Key international bodies & processes In a time of increasing internationalisation of racing, breeding and marketing, the role of the International Cataloguing Standards Committee (ICSC) is to achieve uniformity of cataloguing standards throughout the world. The following is relevant: 1.4 In 2007, ICSC transferred the responsibilities of making recommendations for the Group status of races to the International Grading and Race Planning Advisory Committee (IRPAC). IRPAC is a committee of the International Federation of Horse Racing Authorities. In association with the International Federation of Horse Racing Authorities, the Society of International Thoroughbred Auctioneers (SITA) has approved the standards established by IRPAC and ratifies the IRPAC recommendations. Blue Book The ICSC publishes the International Cataloguing Standards “Blue Book”, which is the bible of international black type. The ICSC - through The Jockey Club Information Systems (New York) - produces the Blue Book which divides the racing countries into three parts and one part for steeplechase/jump races. The ICSC sought to achieve uniformity by making the International Cataloguing Standards “Blue Book” the single most authoritative publication dealing with “black type” throughout the thoroughbred world. 2 Australia is one of fifteen countries that have its Group & Listed races listed in Part 1 of the Blue Book. Australia is the world’s second largest racing country and has the second highest number of Black Type races. Part 1 countries are: Argentina Australia Brazil Canada Chile France Germany Great Britain Ireland Italy Japan New Zealand Peru South Africa United Arab Emirates United States of America 2 Australian Pattern Committee – Background Objectives The AusPC was established by the Australian Racing Board with the following objectives categorise Australia's highest quality races make recommendations to the ARB as to which Australian races are worthy of "Black Type" status assist the provision of a co-ordinated programme of quality races in each age, sex and distance category within each state Importance Pattern races are of great importance to race clubs, breeders and owners. The Listings of Group and Listed races are approved and published by the ARB. These listings are then accepted by the International Cataloguing Standards Committee for publication in 'The Blue Book', thereby achieving international recognition for Australia's best races. Strategy Over time, the Australian Pattern Committee has made the strategic decision to bind itself to the Asian Pattern Ground Rules. The Asian Ground Rules adhere to European Pattern standards. Australia’s breeding industry relies heavily on international breeders having faith in the Australian Pattern. The strategy is for Australia to create a rigorous Pattern whose integrity is beyond question. This is the reason for the Australian Pattern Committee’s growing adherence to international ground rules. Meetings The AusPC meets twice every year to: Review the procedures, which include the criteria and working guidelines to consider races for possible inclusion, upgrade or downgrade to review the overall pattern to ensure adequate opportunities exist in each category and are maintaining a certain level of quality to consider all other relevant business The main meeting is held towards the end of the season, once the Australia and New Zealand Classifications Committee (ANZCC)have finalised their race ratings. The mid season meeting is held in February. The AusPC submits all recommendations for alterations to the Listings to the ARB for decision. Nominees The AusPC is comprised of persons nominated by various bodies as set out below. Nominees are to be confirmed every 2 years. Each nominee has the ability to be represented by an alternative if they are unable to participate at the meeting.The current members of the Group are (as of 1 April 2012) set out below. Appointee Mr Alan Brown (Chairman) Nominated By Australian Racing Board (non Voting) 3 Mr Jake Howard (Secretary) Mr Greg Carpenter (Adviser) Mr John Messara Mr David Moodie Mr Brent Leisemann Mr David Hunter Mr Craig Kutcher Mr David Manshanden Mr Stephen Ferguson Mr Colin Tuck Mr Trevor Lobb Vacant Mr Vin Cox Australian Racing Board (non Voting) ANZCC Chairman (non Voting) Racing NSW Racing Victoria Racing Queensland Ltd Racing and Wagering Western Australia Thoroughbred Racing SA Tas Racing Major Race Clubs Major Race Clubs Thoroughbred Breeders Australia Thoroughbred Breeders Australia Selling Agents Representative 3 Asian Pattern Committee - Background1 Aims The Asian Pattern Committee (the Committee) aims to assist in the coordination of programming high quality races within ARF member countries. The Committee ensures quality control measures are in place for its Group races, both domestic and international, within the Asian Pattern. The Committee further ensures that wherever fair and reasonable circumstances permit, there are more Group 3 races than Group 2 races, and more Group 2 races than Group 1 races, and the total number of Group 3 races exceeds the total combined number of Group 2 and Group 1 races. Member countries The Asian Pattern Committee comprises seven Asian Racing Federation (ARF) member countries: Australia Hong Kong Japan New Zealand Singapore South Africa United Arab Emirates Each have Group 1 races in Part I of the International Cataloguing Standards and International Statistics Book (“the blue book”), maintained by the International Grading and Race Planning Advisory Committee (IRPAC). Any other ARF country which stages a race which has been granted internationalGroup status is regarded as an associate member and may, by consent of the Chairman, be represented at any official Asian Pattern Committee (AusPC) meeting, generally conducted up to twice per year, but may not vote. The Secretariat will be provided by The Hong Kong Jockey Club. World Rankings Supervisory Committee (WRSC) The Committee will have access to the annual World Thoroughbred Rankings produced by the World Rankings Supervisory Committee (WRSC) of the International Federation of Horse Racing Authorities (IFHA). The Committee is responsible for nominating three members of the WRSC, including one of the co-chairmen. Currently, the three ARF appointed members of the WRSC are Greg Carpenter (Australia), Nigel Gray (Hong Kong) and KazuhitoMatano (Japan), and Nigel Gray serves as the ARF appointed co-chairman of the WRSC. 1 Direct extract from Asian Pattern Committee Procedure Manual 4 4 Asian Pattern Committee - Ground Rules2 General Rules for International Group Races in the Asian Pattern Every international Group race in the Asian Pattern must conform to the following rules: i. ii. iii. iv. It must have no indigenous conditions. It must have a permanent element within the registered name. It must justify its grouping by the quality of its runners, assessed primarily by its Pattern Race Rating. A Pattern Race Rating is the average of the Annual Race Ratings achieved by a race over a three year period. However, when considering for introduction into the Pattern a race which has been run only twice, the Committee will allow the Pattern Race Rating to be calculated from the average of the Annual Race Ratings from two years. The Annual Race Rating is the average of the official ratings, as agreed by the WRSC, of the first four placed horses in any given year. In addition, the actual weight allowance received by any fillies and mares placed in the first four in open competition will be added to their official ratings for the sole purpose of calculating Annual Race Ratings. If a race is abandoned during any three year period, the Pattern Race Rating will be calculated using the average of the three most recent Annual Race Ratings available. The Pattern Race Ratings below are the standard which a race should achieve to justify Pattern status: Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Listed 115 110 105 1003 For certain races, however, other parameters will apply as follows: Races open to 3-y-os and/or above, restricted to female horses Group 1 110 Group 2 105 Group 3 100 Listed 954 2-y-o races (other than fillies’ events) Group 1 110 Group 2 105 Group 3 100 Listed 955 2-y-o fillies’ races Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Listed 105 100 95 906 Definition of Changes to the Asian Pattern 2 “Asian Pattern Committee Ground Rules” are a direct extract from the Asian Pattern Committee Procedure Manual, and as a signatory, they bind the Australian Pattern Committee. 3 Listed ratings are governed by the country concerned i.e. Australia 4 Listed ratings are governed by the country concerned i.e. Australia 5 Listed ratings are governed by the country concerned i.e. Australia 6 Listed ratings are governed by the country concerned i.e. Australia 5 For the purposes of the Ground Rules, changes are defined as: i. ii. iii. iv. v. Any change to the Group of a Pattern race. Any change to the distance (defined as a change of 100 metres or more for races below 1600 metres, and of 200 metres or more for races of 1600 metres or above), age or sex restriction, weight format, date, venue or surface of a Pattern race. Any change to the permanent element in the name of a Pattern race. The introduction of a new Pattern race. The deletion of an existing Pattern race. Rules Governing Asian Pattern Race Changes i. Decisions relating to Group 1 races (including the upgrading of races to Group 1) and to races run in countries which are not members of the Committee will be taken by the Committee. Other than in exceptional circumstances, decisions relating to all other Pattern and Listed races will be determined by the Racing Authority of the relevant member country, which will then notify the Committee at the Annual Meeting. It is recommended that each member country should keep a record of “Registered” names of Group races which, when possible, should be included in official race records, programme books and calendars. ii. Upgrading of Existing Pattern Races and the Creation of New Pattern Races The following rules shall apply to the upgrading of Pattern races by Group and admission of new races to the Pattern, and shall be waived only in exceptional circumstances and, in the case of decisions made by the Committee, with unanimous agreement. In the case of a decision requiring approval from a majority of the Committee, the country submitting the proposal shall not have a vote. In the event of a tie, the proposal shall be rejected. a. To qualify for upgrading or admission to the Pattern, a race must have been run with similar race conditions, comparable prize money and on a similar date for at least the last two years. (Note: a change in venue and/or surface is acceptable.) b. A race shall be eligible for promotion if the race under consideration achieves both a Pattern Race Rating and an Annual Race Rating for the last year equal to or above the applicable parameter. c. The upgrading of a race to Group 1 must be approved by a majority of two or more of the Committee. d. A race satisfying the requirements for admission to the Pattern must be introduced as a Group 3 race other than in exceptional circumstances. If it is proposed that a race be introduced as a Group 2 or Group 1 race, approval must be sought from the Committee. e. Applications for new races to be admitted into the Pattern from associate members, or from any other country wishing to become an associate member, will be considered on their individual merits and must be approved by a majority of the Committee. iii. Downgrading or Deleting of Pattern Races The following rules shall apply to the downgrading/deletion of Group races, with the understanding that they will not be applied to Group 1 races until the Rules have been in effect in the jurisdiction concerned for three seasons, and they will not be applied to Group 2 and Group 3 races until the Rules have been in effect in the jurisdiction concerned for two seasons. a. For Group 1 races 6 If the Annual Race Rating is more than 5lb below its parameter for each of the previous three years : warning letter to be issued by the relevant Racing Authority, with a copy sent to the Chairman of AusPC. If the Annual Race Rating is more than 5lb below its parameter for each of the previous four years, the Committee will consider the merits of the race, and vote on whether the race will be permitted to retain its Grade, or whether it will be downgraded. The downgrading of a race from Group 1 must be approved by a majority of two or more of the Committee. b. Group 2 and 3 races (automatic downgrade) If the Annual Race Rating is more than 3lb below its parameter for each of the previous two years : warning letter to be issued by the relevant Racing Authority. If the Annual Race Rating is more than 3lb below its parameter for each of the previous three years : automatic downgrade unless a material change in conditions (i.e. distance, age, sex restriction, weight format or date) is proposed in which case it may be given one final year in which it must achieve the required Annual Race Rating or it will be automatically downgraded by the relevant Racing Authority. c. The Committee must be informed at the Annual Meeting of any voluntary downgrading or deletion of a Pattern race by the country concerned. iv. In assessing upgrades, admissions, downgrades or deletions of races to or from the Pattern, the following factors may also be taken into account: a. The ratings of the four highest rated horses to start in any race as well as the first four to finish. b. The number of horses to start in any race which had won a Group 1 race in the preceding 18 months. c. The effect on the shape of the Pattern in the country concerned and/or the effect on the shape of the entire Asian Racing Federation Pattern. v. The following rule shall apply to any other amendments defined as changes to Group 1 races: Any change to the distance, surface, age or sex restriction, weight format, date or venue of a Group 1 race must be approved by a majority of the Committee. Listed Races and Domestic Group Races The Committee will be informed at the Annual Meeting of the total number of Listed and Domestic Group races in each country. Weight-for-Age and Sex Allowances The Committee aims to achieve greater standardization of the weight-for-age and sex allowances in all countries. Notification and Implementation of changes i. ii. iii. All Pattern race proposals planned for instigation in the following season should be notified to the Secretariat by the relevant date of the two designated deadlines to be determined by the Committee,for immediate circulation to all members of the Committee. When the timing of a change is critical, application for approval outside scheduled meetings of the Committee may be made by circular resolution. Until agreement has been reached by the Committee, there must be no official statement to the media of any proposed changes to Group 1 races. 7 5 Australian Working Guidelines & Criteria The Australian Working Guidelines &Criteria are supplementary to the Asian Pattern Committee Ground Rules. The Australian Pattern Committee (AusPC) utilise the following Working Guidelines & Criteria in assessing races for "Black Type" status. It is advised that these Working Guidelines& Criteria are used as a guide only and are flexible in their application. 5.1 Assessment of races 1. A race can only be upgraded to Group 1 status if it carries Weight For Age or Set Weights conditions. 2. The AusPC endeavours to establish and maintain a "pyramid" approach in order to ensure integrity of the pattern with regard to the allocation of Australian "Black Type" races, i.e. Group 1 - 12%, Group 2 - 15%, Group 3 - 19%, and Listed - 54%. 3. The AusPC applies the following criteria when assessing the standard of a particular race: i. The quality of the field is to be assessed by the race rating which is achieved by the average peak season rating of the first four horses in the race. ii. Weight conditions, preference to standard weight-for-age followed by set weights; set weights & penalties; quality handicap; or handicap); iii. Conditions, eg. sex, age; distance etc iv. The individual number of Black Type performances prior or subsequent to the race; v. Minimum prizemoney levels for Group & Listed races: Group 1: $350,000 Group 2: $175,000 Group 3: $115,000 Listed (Group 4): $80,000 vi. Whether the race enhances the overall pattern 4. The AusPC recognises that there is some difficulty in certain States for horses to accumulate Black Type performances in certain distance and age categories, and this is taken into consideration when assessing races. 5. Decisions made at AusPC meetings as a result of a vote are based on a simple and clear majority. If all 11 voting members are present a vote of at least 6 to 5 is required. If only 10 members are present a vote of at least 6 to 4 is required for a motion to be carried. When voting, a member’s first responsibility is to the Pattern and not to their employer or to the party that appointed them to the AusPC. Only the numbers of votes ‘for’ and ‘against’ are to be recorded and not the way in which individual members voted. 5.2 Changes to Conditions of Black Type Races Any change to the condition of a Black Type race must be presented to the AusPC for consideration. A change of condition to a Group or Listed race without prior approval being granted by the AusPC may see the removal of its Black Type status.Changes of conditions to be considered by the Committee include: Distance Age/Sex conditions Weight conditions Venue Date Prizemoney As the AusPC only meets twice yearly, at the discretion of the Chairman, an application to change the conditions of a Black Type race may be considered via flying minute or teleconference, should a formal meeting not enable the consideration of this issue within a reasonable timeframe. Each Principal Racing Authority is encouraged to ensure all requests of a major nature are considered at a formal meeting of the AusPC. 8 A template has been developed which is to be submitted by the relevant Principal Racing Authority for every race requiring changes in conditions. All applications for amendments to conditions must be submitted on the standard application form and once submitted the following process will be undertaken: 5.3 An application is submitted to the Secretary by the PRA. The AusPC is to consider the application and makes a decision. If no unanimous agreement from the AusPC, then the matter is referred to the ARB for decision. Changes able to be effected without AusPC Approval (non force-majeure) Any changes permitted under this guideline must be advised to the AusPC. Any PRA seeking approval for changes must provide written confirmation from any State impacted by this request, within the AusPC application. Any change effected under this guideline must be invoked for a minimum of three (3) years. Change Category Date Distance Prizemoney Additional Prizemoney Reduction Age/Sex Conditions Handicap Conditions Venue 5.4 Group 1 Requires AusPC Approval Requires AusPC Approval Group 2 Group 3 Listed Up to 8 Days Up to 15 Days Up to 29 Days Up to 100 metres Up to 100 metres Up to 200 metres No Restriction As long as meets minimum benchmark Requires AusPC Approval No Restriction As long as meets minimum benchmark Requires AusPC Approval Handicap to Set Weight - OK Set Weight to Handicap - AusPC Approval No Restriction As long as meets minimum benchmark Requires AusPC Approval Handicap to Set Weight - OK Set Weight to Handicap - AusPC Approval No Restriction No Restriction No Restriction Requires AusPC Approval Requires AusPC Approval As long as meets minimum benchmark Requires AusPC Approval Permanent changes can be implemented No Restriction Changes able to be effected without AusPC Approval (Force Majeure) For races postponed for reasons of Force Majeure within four weeks of advertised date, the following applies (provided any changes effected under the Force Majeure conditions will revert back for the following running) Change Category Date Distance Prizemoney Additional Prizemoney Reduction Age/Sex Conditions Group 1 Up to 8 Days Up to 100 metres Group 2 Up to 15 Days Group 3 Up to 15 Days Listed Up to 29 Days Up to 100 metres Up to 100 metres Up to 200 metres No Restriction No Restriction No Restriction Not permitted Not permitted Not permitted No Restriction As long as meets minimum benchmark Not permitted Not permitted Not permitted Not permitted 9 Handicap Conditions Venue 5.5 Not permitted As approved by relevant PRA Not permitted As approved by relevant PRA Not permitted As approved by relevant PRA Changes are permitted to provide optimum programming As approved by relevant PRA Restricted Listed Status In February 2007, the ARB officially endorsed the AusPC as the appropriate agency for determining the use of Restricted Listed (RL) categorisation, which is to be strictly limited in its usage.Restricted Listed races are races restricted solely to horses sold through a specific sale or bred in a particular area, with these restrictive conditions not providing open entry into these events. 5.6 Race Ratings Australia & New Zealand Classifications Committee (ANZCC) The ANZCC is a technical committee under the auspice of the ARB made up by the Head of Handicapping in each Australian State and the Senior Handicapper of New Zealand. This committee is responsible for evaluating the individual performances of runners in allAustralasian Black Type events and providing representation on the World Thoroughbred Rankings Committee (WTRC). It is important to note that the race ratings produced by the ANZCC area by product of their core function and are provided to the AusPC to assist in evaluatingthe quality of each Australian Black Type event. When reviewing a race for possible downgrade, the ratings of the four highest rated horses in any race as well as the first four to finish may be considered. Annual Race Rating The Annual Race Rating is the average of the official ratings, as agreed by the ANZCC of the first four placed horses. The official rating is the peak performance of each horse in the racing season in which the race was run.The rating is a numeric value given to a specific individual performance and is not necessarily a reflection of that horse’s current handicap level, which would take into account any subsequent improvement or deterioration in form.The rating is determined by a combination of weight carried and margins from the horse deemed to run at the median, or general level of consistency, in that particular event. Such characteristics are then related to specific race distances. For a sprint race (1300m and less) a ratio of 1.5kg per length would apply whilst for a middle distance event (up to 2200 metres) a ratio of 1.0kg per length. For a distance event (any race in excess of 2200 metres) a ratio of 0.5kg per length would apply. The ANZCC may also build in a small adjustment for what they consider is a dominant performance. The authority or value of the winner and placegetters is individually and collectively evaluated. Whether the winner, placings or others were holding their ground or fading, or subjected to any particular “in race” circumstance, is thoroughly analysed prior to any rating being issued. In most situations even though there is no value for the narrowest of margins a one pound or half kilogram will be granted to the winner over a runner-up. The pace within a race is an indication of the reliability of the performance. Inadequate pace frequently proves a result to be unreliable as a guide to a horse’s true merit. If races are slowly run, the opportunity arises for moderate horses to finish closer than their overall performance might indicate is likely. In contests where a doubtful tempo contributes to the closeness of the finish or to a horse returning what is generally regarded as a ‘one-off’ performance the differentials may be extended. In races run on slow or heavy ground margins can be exaggerated and in these instances the rating differentials will be brought closer together than they would if the same result had been produced on quick or fast ground. 10 Individual performances which generate a rating of 115 or higher are then submitted to the World Thoroughbred Rankings Committee (WTRC) for confirmation. The WTRC is a technical committee under the auspice of the IFHA. A rating of 115 is generally viewed as the minimum benchmark for a genuine Group 1 performance at international level. 5.7 Use of Ratings For a race to be added to the List of Black Type races: 5.8 The Australian Pattern 5.9 it should match or exceed the benchmark at its last 2 runnings, and there must be an available position in the relevant age/sex/distance category The benchmarks will be increased progressively at the same percentage as the race ratings increase until they reach a level that is broadly in line with the international benchmarks The pattern of metropolitan racing and the target numbers in each of the age/sex categories will be reviewed every 5 years commencing 2010 and any necessary adjustments will be made by granting clubs 2 years warning Upgrade of races Applications for Listed Status Individual States are to identify and develop races for potential Listed status and then the Principal Racing Authority will seek a race rating from the ANZCC and assess the merit of the application before deciding to forward it to AusPC Working Party for consideration. Upgrade in the Listings Once a race is included within the Listings all subsequent progressions through the Listings should be prompted and confirmed by the Pattern Committee. This does not diminish the incentive for States to develop races but delivers a more structured and disciplined approach to identifying and assessing races for possible upgrade. Working Party assesses top races Once the ANZCC have produced the end of season race ratings, an AusPC working party, consisting of a member from each PRA,meet to assess the top performing races in each category and any races identified for possible upgrade by the Pattern Committee. The working party may utilise but are not bound by ratings and can consider the overall pattern of races and gaps with the pattern. Working Party List After assessing the top performing races in each category, based on rating, field quality, programming and vacancies within the pattern, the working party put forward a list of the top performing races that may be considered by the AusPC for upgrade. For a race to be eligible for upgrade, the race should have exceeded the relevant benchmark at the three most recent runnings.The list of races isput forward at the end of season AusPC meeting for consideration, accompanied with the black type performance report from the last 3 runnings, along with the entire race ratings file. 5.10 Caution and Downgrade List The caution and downgrade list is produced at the end of each season, once the ANZCC ratings with races failing to reach the benchmark broken down into the following levels. 11 Caution List – Level 1 Races that fail to reach the benchmark at their latest running are added to level one of the Caution List. Caution List – Level 2 Races that have failed to reach the benchmark at the last two runnings are added to level two of the caution list. Exclusion List Races that fail to reach the benchmark in three consecutive runnings will be automatically downgraded. Races are removed from the caution and downgrade lists if they meet the benchmark at their latest running. Races may also be removed from the caution and downgrade lists, if the AusPC deem that there are extenuating circumstances surrounding the performance of the races latest running that resulted in the race failing to reach the benchmark. The AusPC working party are to provide an overview of any races that fall into the above category for consideration at the end of the season AusPC meeting. The AusPC is to consider races included in level 1 & 2 of the Caution list at the end of the season meeting and make recommendations where necessary in relation to any potential improvements to the conditions or placement of these races. This information is to be provided to the relevant PRC for consideration and distribution to the relevant race club. It is the responsibility of the relevant PRA to inform individual race clubs if any of their races appear on the caution and downgrade lists. 5.11 Registered Race Names It was agreed that for historic and continuity purposes that: any proposed name must appear within the advertised race name is subject to approval by the body listed below the existing name be acknowledged in race books and calendars for the periods outlined below Category Group One Group Two Group Three Listed Subject to approval by: Australian Pattern Committee & Asian Pattern Committee Australian Pattern Committee only Australian Pattern Committee only Australian Pattern Committee only Acknowledgement period 5 years 3 years 3 years 1 year 5.12 Schedule of Rotational Races Year 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 JRA Trophy SA WA TAS VIC NSW QLD SA WA TAS Queens Cup VIC NSW QLD SA WA TAS VIC NSW QLD 12 5.13 Code of conduct Purpose of this Code The Code of Conduct (the Code) aims to assist the Chairman and members (the Members) of the Australian Pattern Committee, voting and non-voting, in carrying out their duties and responsibilities. Role and Duties of Members The Australian Pattern Committee makes recommendations to the Australian Racing Board regarding Australian races worthy of ‘Black Type’ Status, by listing those races into four (4) grades. The role of Members is to carry out the responsibilities established in the Procedure Manual, including the duty to provide the ARB with quality recommendations based on objective and consistent criteria. Members have the role of assisting and supporting race clubs to strive for and maintain Black Type listings, and the ARB in undertaking its responsibilities and obligations to meet the specifications of the International Cataloguing Standards Committee.The dutieswhich are fundamental by virtue of the Member’s representation on the Committee are: To act at all times in accordance with honesty and integrity, so as to maintain and enhance public confidence in the Committee and the thoroughbred racing industry as a whole. To act in good faith and in the best interests of the Australian racing industry and deal with all matters in accordance with the approved policies and procedures of the committee, as amended from time to time. To act independently from any external sources in performance of duties and in making decisions, and treat each particular case objectively on its merits. To maintain adequate documentation to support decisions made in the course of fulfilling duties and functions. Contact with Media Members must maintain and enhance the reputation of the Committee and refrain from making any public comment, without the delegated authority of the Chairman, relative to: (1) Decisions of the committee (2) Likely recommendations of the Committee to the ARB (3) Decisions of the ARB subsequent to recommendations of the Committee The Committee seeks to maintain a good relationship with the media and comment is generally to be restricted to the Chairman, or any person delegated by the Chairman, representing the respective Principal Racing Authorities or other representative bodies. Following an AusPC meeting, the Chairman will release a media statement, in conjunction with the ARB, relative to the business of the meeting.PRAs may subsequently, make a media release or statement relative to the recommendations or decisions that are relevant to their State. Conflicts of Interest A conflict of interest is a real or perceived conflict between an official duty and a private interest. A real conflict of interest exists when a reasonable person, in possession of the relevant facts, would conclude that an official’s private interests interfere, or are likely to interfere, with the proper performance of the official’s duties. A perceived conflict of interest exists when the impression is reasonably created that a private interest may interfere with an official function although in reality that may not be the case. Members must abstain from adjudicating on any matter whereby a possible real or perceived conflict of interest exists. Members, both voting and non-voting, must disclose any interest which has the potential to impact on the performance of their duties. 13 Gifts and Hospitality To ensure the Committee’s reputation for independence and impartiality is maintained, scrupulous adherence to ethical standards is essential.Members must not solicit or accept gifts, rewards or benefits in connection with the performance of their duties which might compromise or be seen to compromise their objectivity or that could give rise to a real conflict of interest.Where, because of cultural considerations, declining a gift or hospitality may cause offence, members should discuss the appropriate response with the Chairman. Improper and Undue Influence Members must take care not to use their position with the Committee to unduly influence other members of the Committee, industry stakeholders or any other person in the performance of their duties or functions. ____________________________________ 14
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