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MAJOR RACE CLUBS
Australia has 375 race Clubs, the Major Race Clubs in each State
and Territory are:
State Club Racetrack(s)
Victoria Victoria Racing Club Flemington
Melbourne Racing Club Caulfield
Sandown
Mornington
Moonee Valley Racing Club Moonee Valley
New South Wales Australian Turf Club Randwick
Rosehill
Canterbury
Warwick Farm
Queensland Brisbane Racing Club Eagle Farm
Doomben
South Australia South Australian Jockey Club Morphettville
Western Australia Western Australian Turf Club Ascot
Belmont Park
Tasmania Tasmanian Racing Club Hobart (Elwick)
Tasmanian Turf Club Launceston (Mowbray)
ACT Canberra Racing Club Canberra
Northern Territory Darwin Turf Club Fannie Bay
Race Club roles and responsibilities include:
• Conducting race meetings
• Club promotion & events
• Club membership
• Management of club wagering and gaming products
• Manage club revenues, costs and assets
• Race programming
• Carnival/Feature race day strategy & development
• Corporate entertainment
• Race sponsorship
• Catering
• Provide training facilities
• Maintain grounds & facilities
INDUSTRY BODIES AND ASSOCIATIONS
There are a number of bodies in Australia that represent the
interests of different stakeholders within the racing and breeding
industry. Some of these bodies have State branches that represent
a smaller membership and provide delegates to a national body.
National Industry Bodies and Associations are as follows:
Thoroughbred Breeders Australia
Aushorse Ltd
Australian Thoroughbred Racehorse Owners Council
Australian Trainers Association
Australian Jockeys Association
Australian Bookmakers Association
Equine Veterinary Association
Federation of Bloodstock Agents Australia Limited
The roles and responsibilities of Industry Bodies and Associations
include:
• Representing members at a State and national level
• Represent the interests of members with Federal & State
Governments
• Liaising with other organisations on behalf of members
• Industry marketing and promotion
NATIONAL INDUSTRY SERVICES PROVIDER
Racing Australia Limited
Racing Australia is the national industry body representing
thoroughbred racing in Australia.
Commencing operations on the 13th of April 2015, Racing Australia
merged the functions and assets of the Australian Racing Board
(ARB), Racing Information Services Australia (RISA) and the
Australian Stud Book (ASB) into one entity.
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 escalation and support services are available 24/7, 363
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.
Industry Governance & 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 the 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 Horse racing Authorities -
ARF - Asian Racing Federation -
ISBC - International Stud Book Committee -