To help resolve more than 100 outstanding cases, Racing Australia has announced a one-off window for eligible owners to resolve Late Foal Ownership Declaration (FOD) issues to have the affected horses’ embargoes lifted.
The process, which has strict deadlines, requires owners to first lodge any outstanding Foal Ownership Declaration, then lodge a Late FOD Appeal. If that appeal is denied, the owner will have 30 days to elect to pay a $2,500 fee, after which the AR 287 embargo can be lifted.
What To Do
If you have an outstanding Foal Ownership Declaration for a foal born in the 2025 season or earlier:
Foal Ownership Declaration: must be lodged by 5.30pm AEST, Friday 9 October 2026.
Late FOD Appeal: must be lodged by 5.30pm AEST, Friday 13 November 2026.
If an appeal is denied, the owner will then have 30 days to elect to pay the $2,500 fee to have the embargo lifted.
Racing Australia has advised that owners whose appeals have already been denied will be contacted directly about the 30-day payment option.
Do You Have An Outstanding FOD?
Despite a marked improvement on compliance, Racing Australia states there are currently 102 outstanding Late Foal Ownership Declarations, including declarations relating to horses born in earlier seasons.
Please do not assume your records are complete and up-to-date. Check each foal, confirm who is responsible for lodging the declaration, and ensure it has been completed within the required timeframe.
This also applies to the current foal crop. All Foal Ownership Declarations must be lodged within 30 days of birth.
Read the full statement on the Racing Australia website here.
Need help with your Foal Ownership Declaration?
Contact the Australian Stud Book on (02) 8072 1900 or studbook@racingaustralia.horse
