Queensland breeders are united in the fight to strengthen the popular QTIS Scheme.  A Thoroughbred Breeders Queensland Association meeting on Friday was unanimous in its support to retain QTIS.

TBQA President Basil Nolan scheduled the meeting following grave concerns within the industry after Racing Queensland released a discussion paper proposing numerous changes to QTIS to boost midweek and provincial racing prizemoney.

“A massive 73% of all Queensland racehorses are owned by breeders,” Nolan said.  “Our opinion should really count for something.

“Racing Queensland has made some worthwhile suggestions that we believe would benefit the Queensland Racing industry.  We support the discussion paper and are unanimous in our resolve to retain QTIS.”

Those present agreed to a restructuring of QTIS and would particularly like to see the QTIS 600 scheme extended from 2YOs to include 3YOs.

A sub committee consisting of Basil Nolan (Raheen), Bob Frappell (Clear Mountain Fairview), Neville Stewart (Oaklands) and Steve Morley (Glenlogan Pk) will formulate a paper based on Friday’s discussions to present to Queensland Racing in the next week.