Racing Australia Fact Book 2016-2017

2 RACING AUSTRALIA FACT BOOK 2016/2017 RACING AUSTRALIA Australian Thoroughbred Racing Structure The roles of these bodies include: • To provide collective representation on behalf of race clubs to Principal Racing Authorities • Encourage participation and provide benefits from racing for members, owners, on-course and off-course customers, and industry participants within their jurisdiction • Develop relationships with other industry bodies • Maintaining and enhance racing and training facilities • Maintaining and enhance customer service and facilities Major Race Clubs Australia has 364 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 Pty 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