New Gameplay features

• Star Stable will now indicate LIVE when one of your selected horses will run in the upcoming meeting, or when/if they've been scratched - from the time when fields are available and right to the race meeting entry cut-off;
• Horse values may now go up, depending on their performance in each of the featured races in the competition. if a particular horse whose value changes is in your stable, you may then elect to trade out that horse and have their NEW increased value (plus anything left over in your budget) to use when you trade in another horse.
• Jockeys will receive $100,000 for first place, $50,000 for second place and $25,000 for third place;
• Detailed horse form, updated regularly, with all the information you'll ever need to make informed selections.
• And much more...

All-new layout and look & feel

• We've made the game simpler to access and play than ever!
• Navigate between all of the game features using the menu to the left. Access all the features of each game section with the menu across the top of each page.
• Even simpler to select and manage your stable, create and join new private leagues, look up and sort horse and stable rankings and access all of the Help, FAQs and other details about the games.

The new Trades Centre

• You'll now be able to complete 2 trades at once, if desired - no need to calculate what trade to make first in order to maximise your budget availability.
• The flexible Trades Centre will now allow you to select which horses you'd like to trade in before electing who to trade out - giving you an instant indication of how much budget is required for your desired horses.
• Make a bad trade early in the week? You can now undo and reverse all trades back to the way your stable stood immediately after the previous race meeting lockout.

The all-new, LIVE Trainers Box and Activity Feed

• Your Trainers Box is now part of the all-new, LIVE Activity Feed.
• You can now chat LIVE with anyone in your leagues who is online.
• Comment directly on posts made by your league competitors.
• Use the Activity Feed to communicate and get a summary of all posts from ALL your leagues, check alerts and competition-wide announcements and much more coming up.

Terms & Conditions

SKY RACING STAR STABLE

The Sky Racing Star Stable is an online fantasy stable of thoroughbred horses. The website www.starstable.com.au (the Website) and the Sky Racing Star Stable are operated by Vapormedia Virtual Sports, a business unit of Vapormedia Pty Limited ACN 095 684 067 (Vapormedia), for Sky Channel Pty Ltd ABN 77 009 136 010.

1. General Entry

1. Information on how to enter this Sky Racing Star Stable promotion (the Promotion) form part of these terms and conditions (the Terms and Conditions).

2. The promoter is Sky Chennel Ltd, 79 Frenchs Forest Road, Frenchs Forest, NSW, 2086, ABN 77 009 136 010 (referred to as the Promoter or Sky Racing).

3. Entry is open to all residents of Australia aged 18 years and over (the Player(s)).

4. By entering and/or participating in the Promotion, each Player agrees to abide by these Terms and Conditions.

5. Directors, officers and employees of, or contractors to, the Tabcorp Holdings Limited (Tabcorp) group of companies, their immediate families and all Tabcorp agencies and companies associated with the Promotion may enter the Promotion but will be not be eligible to be awarded any prizes for participation in the Sky Racing Star Stable, including any Number 1 Club Reward points. For the purposes of these Conditions of Entry, "immediate families" means a spouse (including de facto), parent, sibling, child, grandparent, grandchild, or parent in law and includes stepparents and stepchildren and half siblings.

6. The Promotion is offered as a free game to all Players.

7. Sky Racing reserves the right to limit the number of Players in the Promotion at any time for any reason.

8. Any entry that fails to provide all required information may be disqualified. Sky Racing assumes no responsibility for incomplete, late or misdirected entries, or entries received through impermissible or illegitimate channels or for failed, partial or garbled computer transmissions, or for technical failures of any kind. Sky Racing reserves the right to disqualify any entrant submitting an entry which is not made in accordance with these Terms and Conditions or who does not abide by the website Conditions of Entry.

2. Term of Promotion
   
1. The Promotion will be based upon nominated race meetings between 10:30 AM (AEST) on Saturday 2 March and 11:59 PM (AEST) on Saturday 27 April, 2013 (the Promotion Period).

2. The entry period is from 06:00 AM (AEST) on Monday 4 February, 2013 to 10:30 AM (AEST) Saturday 2 March, 2013 (the Entry Period).

3. How to Enter

1. To enter, Players must first, during the Entry Period, complete the online registration form located on www.starstable.com.au (the Registration Process). There are no charges for completing the Registration Process and all aspects of the Promotion are absolutely free.

2. Once registered, Players will receive their personalised home page, where they are required to:

1. Choose a nickname, which is also used as their stable name (this name must not be offensive or otherwise objectionable or illegal, in Sky Racing's opinion);
2. Participate in the selection of a fantasy 10 horse stable (Stable) and one stable jockey to the value of $1,000,000 fantasy dollars;
3. Play and maintain the Stable in accordance with these Terms and Conditions; and
4. If they are invited to join a Mini League enter the appropriate details to join that Mini League. (A "Mini League" is a 'mini competition' within the overall promotion where friends, family and colleagues can set up there own individual competition and compete against each other.
   

3. Stables in the Mini League will score points as detailed in these Terms and Conditions.
   
4. Mini Leagues can be joined in one of two ways:

1. A Player can use the Mini League page on the Website to create and name a Mini League that other Players can be invited to join. The Player will be included in that Mini League.

Players invited by another Player to join a Mini League will receive an invitation and link to the registration page on the Website for the Sky Racing Star Stable game and once registered, will be automatically added to the
Mini League.

2. A Player can accept an invitation from another Player to join their Mini League using a syndicate code that will be sent to them.
3. Mini League winners will be the highest scoring stable in that Mini League

Players can only enter the Promotion once per email address.

4. Game Rules and Scoring

1. Stable

1. Players must select a stable of 10 different thoroughbred horses (each a Horse) from a pool of Horses (Stable) determined and ranked by Sky Racing experts (Pool). Each Horse will be categorized and given a dollar value. The Promoter may choose to add Horses to the Pool at its discretion.

2. A Stable is limited to a maximum value of one million dollars ($1,000,000).

3. Registered Stables must be filled by 10:30am on Saturday 2 March, 2013, or the stable will be 'auto filled' for them.

4. At specified times during the Promotion
   Period, a Player may vary the composition of their Stable in accordance with these Terms and Conditions (see clause 4.4 – Trades).

2. Races

1. The Promotion will feature 95 scoring races (Featured Races), to be split into 11 separate race meetings (Race Meetings).

2. Each Stable will receive a virtual credit (Credit) equal to the dollar value of the prize money awarded to a Horse in that Stable if that Horse wins or runs a place in a Featured Race throughout the Promotion Period.

3. For all meetings, Stables will be credited with the dollar amount awarded by the race clubs on all Featured Races conducted during the Race Meeting (number of races per meeting detailed below).

4. The dollar value is the amount of actual prize money awarded and does not include the value of BOBS, VOBIS incentives, trophies or rugs.

5. Following each of Race Meetings, scoring updates will be posted on the Website setting out the number of dollars credited to each Horse and each Stable's progressive total.

6. In the event that a Player's Horse is scratched from one of the Featured Races, Players are not entitled to replace the Horse in that race (unless they are able to make a trade in one of the Trade Periods).

7. In the event of a dead heat for any of the positions that attracts prize money, the Stable will be allocated credit equal to the final prize money that the race club allocates to that position.

8. If a Race Meeting is abandoned or cancelled no credit allocations will be made.

9. If additional races are scheduled on any of the below ten race days, they will be included in the Promotion and will become Feature Races. The number of Featured Races at each Race Meeting is correct as at 30 November 2012.

3. Horse Values
   

1. Horse values will go up as they win a group or listed race during the Carnival. If players already had the horse in their stable, the value will not go up. The value will only go up on the horses that have not been selected in a stable.
2. Horse values will not exceed $250,000
3. Scoring chart below:

Race Dates:

4. Stable Jockey

1. Sky Racing will select a pool of jockeys that will ride during the Promotion Period. Players must select one (1) jockey to accompany their Stable. If the Player's Stable jockey comes first, second or third in one of the Feature Races, the Stable will receive $100,000 for 1^st, $50,000 for 2^nd and $25,000 for 3rd. (the Jockey Bonus).

2. Note: the Jockey Bonus is based on the Player's selected jockey performance and not on the performance of their Stable of Horses.
   

5. Trades

1. There will be Eight (8) periods (Trade Periods) during the Promotion Period (see details of dates below) where Players can modify their Stable of Horses (Trades). Players can trade no more than two (2) Horses per Trade Period and cannot accumulate Trades from one Trade Period to the next. Players can also make one (1) jockey trade per Trade Period.

2. Each Trade Period allows a Player to exchange two (2) Horses and one jockey in their Stable with a horse and jockey from the Pool (which is not already in the Player's Stable). Trades take effect prospectively, i.e. for Featured Races still to be run at the time of the Trade.

3. Each Stable must retain the stipulated stable number of horses (10 horses),

4. There will be eight (8) Trade Periods over the course of the Promotion Period. Below outlines opening and closing times of each Trade Period.
   

5. Selection of Winners

1. Major Prize

1. At the completion of the Promotion, the Stable that has been awarded the highest aggregate Credit during the Promotion Period will be declared the winner (the Major Prize Winner). The Major Prize Winner will be determined by the Promoter at Sky Channel Pty Ltd, 79 Frenchs Forest Rd, Frenchs Forest, NSW, at 10:00 AM (AEST) on Sunday 28 April, 2013 (the Major Prize Determination).

2. In the event of a tie, the Stable with the highest number of first-place finishes will be declared the Major Prize Winner. Should this fail to break the tie, the Stable with the highest number of first and second place finishes will be declared the Major Prize Winner. Where a tie cannot be resolved by any of the means above, the Player whose Star Stable entry was registered the earliest in time will be declared the Major Prize Winner.

2. Minor Prizes

1. There will also be weekly minor prizes awarded (the Minor Prize(s)).

2. At each Weekly Prize determination (the details of which are provided in clause 5.2 (c) below) the Player (the Minor Prize Winner) that was awarded the most Credit (when compared to other Players) over the preceding week will be determined and will receive the Weekly Minor Prize (as detailed in clause 6.1 (b) below).

3. The winners of the Minor Prize will be determined by the Promoter weekly at 10:00 AM (AEST) on each of Monday 4 March 2013, Monday 11 March, 2013, Monday 18 March 2013, Monday 25 March 2013, Monday 1 April, 2013, and Monday 8 April, 2013, Monday 15 April 2013, Monday 22 April 2013, and Monday 27 April 2013 (each a Weekly Prize Determination) at Sky Channel Pty Ltd, 79 Frenchs Forest Rd, Frenchs Forest, NSW.

4. In the event of a tie, the Stable with the highest number of first-place finishes will be declared the Minor Prize Winner. Should this fail to break the tie, the Stable with the highest number of first and second place finishes will be declared the Minor Prize Winner. Where a tie cannot be resolved by any of the means above, the Player whose Star Stable entry was registered the earliest in time will be declared the Minor Prize Winner.

5. Minor Prize Winners will be notified by phone and/or email by 06:00 PM (AEST) on the day of the respective Weekly Prize Determination.

6. Prizes

1. There is one Major Prize and eight (8) Minor Prizes (collectively referred to as Prizes).

1. Major Prize

1^st Prize: The Player who manages the Stable that has been awarded the most Credit during the Promotion Period will win:

A trip to the Arc races in September

Prize includes:

• Economy class airfares
• Return group transfers from airport / hotel
• Coach transfers throughout as per itinerary
• All travel in luxury coach
• First class accommodation on a twin share basis
• Breakfast daily
• Battlefield tour of the Somme
• Stud farm visits on day 9 & 10
• Morning trackwork in Chantilly
• Sightseeing tour of training tracks in Chantilly
• Sightseeing tour of Paris
• Admission & reserved seating at the Prix d'le Arc de Triomphe
• $1,000 spending money

TOTAL MAXIUMUM PRIZE POOL: $17,980

2. Minor Prizes
   

At each Weekly Prize Determination, the Player that was awarded the most Credit (when compared to other Players) over the preceding week will be determined and will receive:

• If NSW TAB Account holder:

Fourty thousand (40,000) Number 1 Club Reward Points (where 1 Reward Point equals $0.0025). Reward Points can be redeemed for rewards and privileges through the Number 1 Club website - www.numberoneclub.com.au to be deposited in the Player's Number 1 Club account within 7 days of the Weekly Prize Determination; and

• If not a NSW TAB Account holder:

• One hundred dollar TAB voucher ($100) to be sent to the Player within 21 days of the Weekly Prize Determination.

Total Minor Prize Pool: $800

TOTAL MAXIMUM PRIZE POOL (Major and Minor Prize): $18,780

7. Costs

All other costs associated with the Prizes, including but not limited to any meals (not specified), taxes, travel insurance, and other ancillary costs are the responsibility of the Prize winners.

8. Prize Specific Conditions

1. If Prizes are unavailable, for whatever reason, the Promoter reserves the right to substitute the Prizes for Prizes of equal or greater value, subject to state regulation.

2. All Prizes must be taken as offered and cannot be varied.

3. All Prizes must be taken on the dates specified only and cannot be transferred.

4. In the event that for any reason whatsoever the Major Prize winner does not confirm acceptance of the Major Prize by phone or email within three (3) months of the Prize Draw, cash will not be awarded in lieu of that element of the Major Prize and a re-draw will be conducted in accordance with clause 14.

5. Unless otherwise advised in these Terms and Conditions, all other costs associated with the redemption of the Prizes are the responsibility of the Prize winners.

9. Major Prize Winners Notification

1. The Major Prize Winners will be notified by phone and in writing, using the details provided in their entry. The winners name and suburb will be published on the Star Stable website (www.starstable.com.au). And in the in the Australian on Friday 3 May 2013.
2. The Minor Prize Winners will be notified by phone and in writing, using the details provided in their entry by 6:00 PM (AEST) on the Monday of their respective Weekly Prize Determination.

10. Tax Statement

Any taxes which may be payable as a consequence of the Winner receiving the Prizes are the sole responsibility of the Winner. The Promoter accepts no responsibility for any tax implications that may arise from the Prize winnings. Independent financial and tax advice should be sought.

11. Exclusion of Liability

1. While the Promoter will use all reasonable endeavours to arrange the delivery of the Prizes by the times detailed in these Terms and Conditions, by entering this Promotion, Players acknowledge that circumstances beyond the control of the Promoter may prevent the delivery of the Prize by that date, or at all (including the failure by the Player to notify the Promoter of any change of delivery address or the closure of the Player's NSW TAB account). In such circumstances where the Promoter forms a reasonable belief that any delay or loss of the Prize has not been caused or contributed by the Player's negligence, fraud, misconduct, the Promoter may (if circumstances permit) re-deliver the Prize to the Player.

2. To the extent permitted by law, the Promoter is not liable for any loss, including, but not limited to, direct, consequential (including economic) or indirect loss or any loss of profits, by reason of any act or omission, deliberate or negligent, by the Promoter or their servants or agents, in connection with this Promotion or the arrangement for supply, or the supply or failure to supply, of any goods or services by any person to a Player or a Prize winner.

3. Nothing in these Terms and Conditions affect, nor is intended to affect, any rights that a Player might have that are not able to be excluded under applicable Australian consumer protection laws.

12. Use of Personal Information / Marketing

1. The Promoter complies with the National Privacy Principles contained in the Privacy Act 1988 (Cth).

2. Any entries become the property of the Promoter. Any information Players provide will be used by the Promoter for the purpose of conducting this Promotion.

3. The Promoter may disclose Players' personal information to its contractors and agents to assist in conducting this Promotion or communicating with Players.

4. By entering the Promotion, Players consent to their personal information being collected, used and disclosed by the Promoter, its agents, affiliates, related business companies, other companies associated with this Promotion, and business partners for any promotional activities, including the Player's personal participation in reasonable promotional activities as requested by the Promoter, and any marketing and publicity purposes without any further reference, payment or other compensation to the Player.

5. Players' consent includes authorising the Promoter, its agents, affiliates, related business companies, other companies associated with this Promotion and business partners to send the Player future electronic messages including but not limited to, SMS, MMS, and email regarding any promotional, marketing and publicity activities.

6. Players' personal information may be disclosed to State and Territory lottery departments and winners' names published as required under the relevant lottery legislation. The Promoter will use reasonable endeavours to provide the Player reasonable prior notice where their personal information is going to be disclosed to State or Territory lottery departments or published under lottery legislation. A request to access, update or correct any information should be directed to the Promoter at its address set out in clause 1.2.

7. All Players consent to the publication of their name and suburb of residence (however their full address will not be published) and agree to participate in reasonable Promotion activities as requested by the Promoter.

8. For more information, refer to the Promoter's Privacy Policy located on the Promoter's website, www.skyracing.com.au.

13. General Conditions

1. The Promoter, its employees, officers, agents, and its parent companies and subsidiaries are not responsible for and shall not be liable for:

1. any condition caused by events beyond the control of the Promoter that may cause the game to be disrupted or corrupted;

2. any injuries, losses (including, without limitation, loss of profits), or damages of any kind (even where resulting from negligence of the Promoter or any other person) caused by the Prizes or resulting from acceptance, possession, use, or misuse of the Prizes, or from participation in the Promotion or downloading material from the Website; or

3. any printing or typographical errors in any materials associated with the Promotion.

2. The Promoter reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to:

1. cancel or suspend the Promotion, should the security, fairness, integrity, or proper operation of the Promotion be compromised in any way by any virus or bugs in the IT system used for this Promotion; unauthorised human intervention, or other causes beyond the reasonable control of the Promoter;

2. disqualify any Player who engages in offensive, illegal or objectionable conduct;

3. disqualify any individual who tampers with the entry process, or who submits an entry that is not in accordance with these Terms and Conditions;

4. cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the Promotion in accordance with any written directions given by any relevant government or regulatory authority to do so;

5. request the winner provide proof of age, identity or proof of residency at the nominated Prize delivery address.

3. In the case of the intervention of any outside agent or event which naturally changes the result or prevents or hinders it's determination, including but not limited to vandalism, power failures, tempests, natural disasters, acts of God, civil unrest, strikes; the Promoter may in its absolute discretion cancel the event and recommence it from the start on the same conditions subject to State Regulation.

4. It is a condition of accepting the Prizes that the Winner may be required to sign a legal release in a form determined by the Promoter and agreed to by the Player, acting reasonably.

5. To the extent that a situation or issue arises for which these Terms and Conditions make no provision or in relation to which the relevant Terms and Conditions are unclear, the Promoter will make a decision regarding such situation. The Player will have the right to request an internal review of the Promoter's decision. Subject to any regulator direction to the contrary, the decision of the internal review will be final and binding.

6. In the event that a Player is identified as a minor, self excluded patron, involuntarily excluded patron or any other person who is in breach of these Terms and Conditions, the Promoter reserves the right to refuse to allow the Player to take part in, or receive, any or all aspects of the Prizes, and the Promoter will notify any relevant regulator accordingly where required by law to do so. In such circumstances, a re-draw may occur.

7. Decisions of the management of the Promoter are final. No correspondence will be entered into.

14. Unclaimed Prize Determination

1. If the Minor Prizes are not claimed within three (3) months after the Minor Prize Draw, the Minor Prize will be awarded to the Player which finishes in second position for that week. This will take place at 10:00 AM (AEST) on Tuesday 30 July 2013 at Sky Channel Pty Ltd, 79 Frenchs Forest Rd, Frenchs Forest, NSW, subject to any written directions (the Unclaimed Minor Prize Determination).

2. If the Major Prize is not claimed within three (3) months after the completion of the Promotion, the Major Prize will be awarded to the Player who finishes in second position. This will take place at 10:00 AM (AEST) on Tuesday 30 July 2013 at Sky Channel Pty Ltd, 79 Frenchs Forest Rd, Frenchs Forest, NSW, subject to any written directions (the Unclaimed Major Prize Determination).

3. Winner's names will be announced in the Australian on Friday 2 August 2013