MRA Criteria for Registration of New Zealand and Australian Bred Horses

Before a horse is registered it must satisfy all registration requirements under the Association's Rules of Racing and Regulations, including the following criteria:

An unraced horse must:

  • Not be more than three years old at the time of arrival in Malaysia or Singapore
  • Have been barrier tested
     

A raced horse must:

  • Not be more than five years old at the time of arrival in Malaysia or Singapore.
  • Have qualified in a race run on the flat.
     
New Zealand
  • have won or been placed second or third in a race where the stake money is NZ$6,000 or more; or
  • have won or been placed second, third or fourth in a graded, group or listed race.
     
Australia
  • have won or placed second, third or fourth in a race at a race meeting that has Metropolitan Status pursuant to the Australian Rules of Racing; or
  • have won a race where the stake money is AUD6,000 or more; or
  • have won or been placed second, third or fourth in a Graded, Group or Listed race.