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INDUSTRY GOVERNANCE AND
NATIONAL COORDINATION
Rules
Administer and amend the Australian Rules of Racing
and the Rules of the Australian Stud Book in adherence
to world’s best practice standards of integrity and
animal welfare.
Government
Foster strong working relationships at political
and departmental levels, including participation in
government/industry partnerships, ensuring that the
Commonwealth and State Governments are at all times
aware of the views and objectives of the Australian
Thoroughbred Racing Industry.
Industry
Maintain and build upon effective lines of consultation
and communication which will inform industry
stakeholders and customers of Racing Australia’s aims
and objectives.
Media
Promote a better understanding, knowledge and media
coverage of Thoroughbred racing as a local, regional
and national industry and sport.
International
Build on Racing Australia’s position as a globally-
recognised influencer and standard setter of
Thoroughbred Racing with the capacity to promote
Australia’s interests internationally.
Racing Australia is a member of:
IFHA – International Federation of Horseracing
Authorities
ARF – Asian Racing Federation
ISBC – International Stud Book Committee
INDUSTRY SERVICES AND
COMMERCIALISATION
Racing never stops and neither does Racing Australia.
Its key Trainers and Racing Service is open seven days
a week and other specialist services operate whenever
racing is taking place. Racing Australia’s support
services are available 24/7, 365 days. Racing Australia’s
website provides access and the ability to transact
specific industry functions at any time.
With established products and services and a team of
committed people, Racing Australia is Australia’s leading
provider of innovative low cost services to the
Racing Industry.
Importantly, Racing Australia commercialises the
industry’s racing materials on a national basis, through
the sale of a variety of products and services such as
Fields, Form and Results to a diverse range of print and
digital publishers domestically and internationally.
Racing Australia continues to develop and expand
the number of integrated products and services
available to Principal Racing Authorities, race clubs,
owners, breeders, trainers, jockeys, punters and racing
enthusiasts.
OWNERS AND BREEDERS SERVICES
Stud Book
The Australian Stud Book is the official record and
publication of Thoroughbred bloodlines for horses born
in Australia. Its core responsibility is the maintenance,
accuracy, quality and integrity of these records. The
Australian Stud Book operates under the Rules of the
Australian Stud Book and the Australian Rules of Racing
and International Stud Book Rules.
Registrar of Racehorses
The Registrar of Racehorses maintains the official
register of ownership and naming of Thoroughbred
racehorses for racing in Australia and for export. The
Registrar of Racehorses operates under the Australian
Rules of Racing.
RACING AUSTRALIA – OUR ROLE