Racing Australia Fact Book 2016-2017

Photo: Magic Millions. Cover: Winx, ridden by Hugh Bowman. Photo: Racing NSW RACING AUSTRALIA Australian Thoroughbred Racing Structure 1 Key Statistics 6 RACING Australian Stakes Races 10 Group and Listed Races 12 Group One Winners 14 Prizemoney Earners 16 Racehorse of the Year 18 Melbourne Cup 20 Golden Slipper 22 Leading Trainers and Jockeys in Australia 24 Course Records around Australian States 28 BREEDING Breeding Statistics 38 Breeding Distribution in Australia 39 Foal Ownership Declaration 42 Australia’s Leading Sires 44 Australian Imports and Exports 51 CONTENTS REGISTRATIONS Protected Thoroughbred Horse Names 56 Australian Registrations 58 Australian Ownership and Syndication 61 SALES Australian Sales Results 66 INDUSTRY TRENDS Industry Trends 74 Prizemoney Trends 76 Australian Racing Trends 78 Starting Trends 81 CLASSIFICATIONS Australian Classifications 86 WAGERING Australian Thoroughbred Wagering Turnover 100 Other Forms of Gambling 107 Gambling Turnover 108