Local Rule amendment – Barrier certificates and post-meeting trials

Racing Queensland advises that changes to Local Rule LR33(2) will become effective on August 1, 2025.

Under the change, an unraced horse will be required to complete an official trial to the satisfaction of the Stewards before being permitted to start in a race at any TAB race meeting. 

Until the end of July, this is only mandatory for horses making their debut in a metropolitan race.  

As a result of this change, RQ is currently working with clubs to:

• Increase the number of trials in SEQ and Downs regions; and
• Routinely program trials for after the conclusion of TAB race meetings in Capricornia, Leichhardt and Far North regions. This process has already commenced. Read more. 

For more information, please contact the RQ Racing Operations department.