Racing Australia Fact Book 2019-2020

CONTENTS RACING AUSTRALIA FACT BOOK ▪ Enquiries If you have an enquiry regarding the contents of this edition of the Fact Book please email your enquiry to factbook@racingaustralia.horse and we will respond next business day. ▪ Printed Copies Printed copies of the Fact Book are not available, it is produced as a digital edition only. ▪ Historical Editions of the Fact Book Digital Versions of Fact book for the last 20 Racing Seasons from 1999-2001 are available to view on the Racing Australia website. Cover Images courtesy Racing Photos, Magic Millions, Inglis, Racing NSW, Racing Photos, Racing Qld: Michael McInally, Western Racepix, TRSA: Meaghan Coles, ACT: Bradley Photographers (bradleyphotos.com.au ), TRNT: Greg Irvine, Tasracing: Quentin J Lang, ATC: Felipe Neves. Image Courtesy of Magic Millions 1 Australian Thoroughbred Racing Structure 3 Our Shareholders 6 Key Statistics 10 Australian Races 12 Group and Listed Races 14 Group One Winners 16 Prizemoney Earners 18 Racehorse of the Year 20 Melbourne Cup 22 Golden Slipper 24 Leading Trainers and Jockeys in Australia 28 Course Records around Australian States 40 Breeding Statistics 41 Breeding Distribution in Australia 44 Foal Ownership Declaration 46 Australia's Leading Sires Covering Statistics 50 Protected Thoroughbred Horse Names 54 Registrations 57 Australian Ownership and Syndication 62 Australian Sales Results 68 Industry Trends 80 Australian Classifications 92 Australian Thoroughbred Wagering Turnover