Racing Australia Annual Report 2019

34 | RACING AUSTRALIA ANNUAL REPORT 2019 Total Races in Australia • Flat Races • Jumping Races 19,369 Total Horses in Australia • Flat Horses • Jumping Horses 35,196 Total Starters in Australia • Flat Starters • Jumping Starters 181,981 Total Returns in Australia • Prizemoney (including Trophies) • Incentive Scheme Payouts • Other Returns to Owners • Fees Paid by Owners $809,109,018 KEY RACING SEASON STATISTICS 2018/19 RETIREMENT OF RACEHORSES STATISTICS 2018/19 RACING SEASON STATISTICS The retirement/death statistics set out above are based on the retirement destination or cause of death at the time of the horse’s departure from the Thoroughbred racing industry during the 2018/19 racing season, as notified to Racing Australia by the horse’s last registered owner or trainer. These statistics do not account for movements of horses or horse deaths following departure from the industry, being the point at which racing authorities cease to have jurisdiction over these horses. Racing Australia has initiated an audit of the industry’s rules, policies, procedures, processes and data integrity, the results of which will be used to enhance the traceability of Thoroughbred horses. RETIRED Equestrian/pleasure/working/companion horse 53% Breeding purposes 27% Official PRA retirement program <1% Livestock sale <1% Unknown <1% DECEASED Euthanised 10% Died (Natural Causes) 5% Other 1% Abattoir <1%