Australian racing industry fact book

January 18, 2008, australian racing fact book issued today. Sales of ebooks, once seen as the death knell of the print book, have plateaued at 20 per cent of the. The latest horse racing news, analysis, results and photos. Australian racing links industry, race clubs, tracks. The 116page publication, available online, provides statistical information on racing, breeding and wagering from last season, as well as industry trends. The majority of racehorses will have a racing career of only 23 years yet their life expectancy is 2530 years. Amongst our greatest challenges is the need to grow racecourse attendance beyond feature days and carnivals. Dec 14, 2019 figures in the latest australian racing fact book show it to be 58 per cent. In 20052006 the thoroughbred racing industry provided over 64,000 fulltimeequivalent jobs, generated more than 5 billion australian dollars aud and contributed more than aud 1 billion in government taxes to the australian economy. The british racing industry the british racing industry regulatory authority and governing body. The feedback we have had so far about the book has been tremendous, stevens said. Unfortunately the full details of this study have never been.

Adapting the allegory of the four horsemen of the apocalypse, four horses 2019 takes to flemington racecourse in a battle with australian cultures in the horse racing industry. Contact rwwa veterinary department dr judith medd, racing industry veterinarian email. It has attracted not only the best local thoroughbred talent, but overseas horses have been targeted for the big money. Check out the quick links on the right to premierships and more, and below are some at a glance statistics minimum 10. Check out the quick links on the right to premierships and more, and below are some at a glance statistics minimum 10 runners in last 90 days for below stats. Industry includes mining, manufacturing, energy production, and construction. The australian racing board was incorporated in 2003 as a. The australian racing board has today released the racing fact book detailing all the facts and figures of the 201112 racing season. The online portal will be unavailable from 8pm friday 24 april to 7am tuesday 28 april 2020 for scheduled maintenance. The dark side of the horse racing industry abc news. Guide to australian thoroughbred and harness horse racing racing event details and.

A guide to the racing industry in australia 20182019. Please update this article to reflect recent events or newly available information. January 2017 the following is a list of australian. An economic impact study of the nations thoroughbred racing industry reveals it is worth 9 billion and provides more than 70,000 fulltime jobs. Trent masenhelder spoke to researcher renee geelen, who was commissioned to gather accurate, representative data on the 11,000 racehorses, of some. All records found on this site are the property of the australian stud book. The racing industry in australia incorporates a diverse range of businesses including horse breedingfarming, horse racing thoroughbred and harness, greyhound racing, and management of the facilities used specifically for those activities. The distribution gives the percentage contribution of agriculture, industry, and services to total gdp, and will total 100 percent of gdp if the data are complete. The fact book also available on our website nz about. From the fun of the occasion to cheering on a roughie, theres something about horse racing thats fundamentally australian including the fact that everyone can get involved. Sky racing world gives you exclusive access to horse racing picks in australia, south africa and south korea. Mass slaughter of australian racehorses rocks industry. Find industry analysis, statistics, trends, data and forecasts on horse and dog racing in australia from ibisworld.

The australian racing board on friday released the twelfth edition of the australian racing fact book, its annual reference guide to the australian thoroughbred racing industry. A guide to the racing industry in australia 20172018 outlines the key results and statistics from the australian thoroughbred sector. Australian racing report melbourne cup betting, the. Size and scope of the nsw racing industry nsw department of. Horse racing is a business like any other, and a crucial piece of the enormous gambling industry. Racing australias objective in publishing the fact book is to draw together annually under one cover the key results and statistics for the australian thoroughbred sector for each racing season. The average selling price for an item published by the australian book industry has gone down over the past decade. Racing australia is the new national industry body, having commenced operations on april 2015. The primary reason for horses being withdrawn from racing is poor performance, with other reasons including illness, injury or behavioural problems. Racing australia, 2016, australian racing fact book. Michelle payne biopic ride like a girl scratches surface. The west australian the fragile wa racing industry must prepare for the likely sale of the tab by immediately engaging with the state government to ensure its financial future, according to an independent report to be released today. Veterinary notices for advice on the use of medications that may contain substances prohibited in racing, trainers should consult their veterinarian or contact the rwwa veterinary department. Before the establishment of the racing board, the national office of racing and australian conference of principal racing club headed up the racing industry in the country.

Form guru dominic beirne reveals his secrets to help you win. Five racing countries have regulatory frameworks in place to handle drug screening australia, ireland, new zealand, the united kingdom and the united states. The fact book has established itself as a useful and reliable source of the broadest range of information relating to australian thoroughbred racing and breeding. Get up to speed on any industry with comprehensive intelligence that is easy to read. Racing australia has released its annual fact book, which contains key data and insights from the 201718 season. Trainer of genius a classic book about a classic legend. The australian racing boards fact book of 20 has 61 stallions and 1729 broodmares registered for germany. The australian racing museum and hall of fame is dedicated to telling the stories of thoroughbred racing in australia and preserving the rich history of the sport of kings.

Peter reid, blasts the australian racing industry for its failure to effectively protect retired. Inquiry chair mr terry martin sc queensland racing integrity. Our collection is on display at the national sports museum, gate 3, melbourne cricket ground. Jul 17, 2015 consider figures in the 2014 australian racing board fact book. Modern racing is finding itself more and more embattled, thanks in part to vigorous antiracing campaigns. Are we shocked that such abuse can happen when we know that without vigorous regulation. Oct 18, 2019 australian horse racing is a big business that requires big breeding. Horse and dog racing in australia industry data, trends. There are over 300 racecourses, more than any other country in the world, and only the united states can claim to have more horses starting races every year. The rise and rise of female jockeys in australia motherpedia.

Booktopia buy horse racing books online from australia s leading online bookstore. When horses leave racing prematurely, this is often described as wastage. Aussie horses are taking over chinese horse racing. Economic contribution of the industry racing australia study. Greyhound racing victoria has also admitted to the practice. Thoroughbred racing is a popular sport and major industry, and makes a substantial contribution to the australian economy. Australian horse racing and harness racing to continue. These industry organizations are responsible for finding and handling drug violations. Racing greyhounds have repeatedly tested positive for serious drugs.

The australian greyhound racing industry body, greyhounds australasia, admitted in a leaked internal memo that this industry is responsible for the unnecessary deaths of anywhere between,000 and 17,000 healthy greyhounds a year. While a number of publications report in detail particular aspects of racing and breeding, the fact book is unique in compiling them as one journal arb chief executive peter mcgauran said. Jan 24, 2019 racing australia recently published the latest edition of the australian racing fact book. The breeding and training sectors are critically important parts of the racing industry.

She is a passionate racehorse owner and breeder, actively involved in the. Aug 23, 2011 promises by cathryn hein is a moving emotional story, the portrayal of the world of horse racing, and the secrets that lie hidden for 10 years. Australian horse racing is a billiondollar industry and growing. Oct 19, 2018 amanda elliott hails from a family with a long history in thoroughbred racing, breeding and administration in australia. Nine billion reasons why racing matters the australian. Those affected by cancer, amputees and drag racing fans are all likely to be engaged by the stories inside fuelled. Mass slaughter and abuse of racehorses undermines industrys. Culture of australia history, people, clothing, traditions. The horse racing industry has become so large that its difficult to know if its a sport first and an industry second or the other way around.

Apr 26, 2019 in fact, many punters firmly believe female riders are the future of australian racing. Follow dressage, eventing, show jumping, flat, harness, steeplechase and throughbred horse racing with the new zealand herald. A guide to the racing industry in australia 20152016 outlines the key results and statistics from the australian thoroughbred sector. A 20 survey of trainers funded by the australian racing board is reported to have found that 45% of relinquished thoroughbreds were used for breeding, 31% had been rehomed for other purposes, 14% were returned to their owner, 7% had died, and less than 1% had gone to an abattoir.

Sep 08, 2016 australian authors sell massive amounts of books. The biggest growth is american sports, which arent subject to the same product fees applied to australian racing. Australian racing on the offence about racehorse retirement. The australian racing board today released the tenth edition of the australian racing fact book, its annual reference guide to the australian thoroughbred racing industry. Field listing gdp composition, by sector of origin. International federation of horseracing authorities. Coalition for the protection of racehorses is counting on you. Access the official record of australian pedigree access comprehensive pedigree records for a low monthly fee. Australian horse racing results, horse racing materials. Racing statistics we have an in depth database of racing statistics for racing in australia, new zealand and hong kong, and its all here at your disposal. The industryled pilots commenced in 2016 and trial alternative apprenticeship training delivery arrangements. Racing victoria limited, 2017, rvl annual report 2016. Promises by cathryn hein meet your next favorite book.

The early breeders of australian bloodstock were men of historical significance such as robert campbell 17691846, lieutenant william lawson explorer, john macarthur wool pioneer, john piper military officerand dr darcy wentworth. Racing australia is the national industry body representing thoroughbred racing in australia. Its not just a story about racing, in fact that is a pretty small part of it. What happens to horses that leave the racing industry. Abc 730 report the final race finds exracehorses being. Epidemiology of thoroughbred racehorses entering and leaving the victorian racing industry, university of melbourne, victoria, 2014. Access to sns is provided by racing australia to authorized personnel at principal racing authorities and race clubs for work related purposes only.

January 18, 2008, horse racing ireland issues 2007 industry statistics. The australian racing board on friday released the eleventh edition of the australian racing fact book, its annual reference guide to the australian thoroughbred racing industry. Jul 20, 2017 about 10 years ago, the australian racing board under andrew harding got on the front foot with important issues of public interest whip usage and tracking horses from birth to death to ensure. While care is taken to provide accurate information, australian racing report accepts no responsibility for any errors or omissions in the information at. Besides being a spectator sport, horseracing is also an industry, which provides full or parttime employment for almost 250,000 people, the equivalent of 77,000. Oct 24, 2019 the dark side of the horse racing industry.

However, in 20, the australian racing board armed itself with its own facts on the retirement of racehorses. Australian nitro harley racer benny stevens story of cancer. Experts and veterans claim that men are actually becoming too tall and heavy to remain competitive enough to dominate the racing circuit as they have in the past. In september 2014 racing information services australia pty ltd risa purchased the assets of the australian stud book asb and the shares in capital of australian genetics testing pty ltd agt. Are you really shocked by the latest horse racing cruelty. Racing industry must prepare for tab sale the west. Smith in 2017, when he rode the worlds best racehorse of 2016, arrogate, to victory. Freedman the freedman family tree is steeped in racing history over four generations.

The data was gathered from the australian stud book breedingrelated, racing australia participant and animal registration and the australian racing fact book racing and wagering aspects. Join coalition for the protection of racehorses and 47,467 supporters today. Australian racing fact book 20152016 edition published. The australian racing body oversees all aspects of government, industry and media, building on australia s thoroughbred racing interests internationally. In honour of the 18,000 horses who died this year because they werent fast enough please pledge never to bet on cruelty. Racing is thriving in australia and theres no better time to get involved. The australian racing board was created in june of 1998. Racing australia recently published the latest edition of the australian racing fact book.

Australian prices at auction during the 20072008 racing and breeding season were as follows. While the overall number of horses that raced dropped nationally last season in line with a decadelong decline in the national foal crop, individual starter numbers were up in victoria and new south wales. Hits just keep on coming for a racing industry in decline. A guide to the racing industry in australia 20152016, racing australia, australia. Coalition for the protection of racehorses needs your help with australian racing industry. Agriculture includes farming, fishing, and forestry. Australian racing fact book released today racing talk. The fact book includes wagering turnover on thoroughbred racing, greyhound racing, harness racing and sports betting. Many aboriginal and asian citizens still experience a sense of alienation and exclusion from acceptance as real aussies and in difficult economic times often become political and social. Horse racing in australia details on australian horse racing. Subscribing to the asb website will provide you with all the features in the general information section plus. The 201819 edition of the australian racing fact book was published by racing australia in december.

Sophie dixon never recovered from her mother death when she was 12 years old, her father a politician moves to canberra, leaving sophie in the care her aunt tess who has her own issues as well and. Members of this dynasty have been successful in eight melbourne cups, six caulfield cups, four feature races at the famous royal ascot meeting in england, and just about every feature race on the australian racing. Search the catalogue for collection items held by the national library of australia. Australian code of practice for the care and use of animals for scientific purposes. Racing structure 1 our shareholdes 3 racing key statistics 6 australian races 10.

Australias annual fact book, which details thoroughbred breeding mares. The western australian racing industry plays an important economic and social role, enhancing both individual and community wellbeing. This page provides information and data on the racing industry. Racing australia s objective in publishing the fact book is to draw together annually under one cover the key results and statistics for the australian thoroughbred sector for each racing season. The australian racing board was incorporated in 2003 as a nonprofit organization. Horse books all things horse racing all things horse racing. The same source records australia having 30,371 starters in 19,534 races, germany. Sns is the thoroughbred racing industry database used to manage race fields, race form and race results on a national basis. The department is responsible for regulating and maintaining the integrity of lawful racing, gambling and liquor activities for western australians to participate in. Horse racing in austr alia thoroughbred horse racing is an exceptionally popular sport in australia, with only australian football and rugby league commanding higher attendances in the country. Last financial year the industry produced 14,000 foals.

Every animal industry has its public face and its secrets. The abc said it forensically crossmatched horses slaughtered there, using microchips and brandings, to the industry s official online record of thoroughbreds, the australian stud book. Racing in australia is administered by the australian racing board, with each states principal racing authority agreeing to abide by, and to enforce, the australian rules of racing. Australias long history of immigration and the increasing ethnic diversity of its population have spurred debates about the definition of an australian. The racing industry can be described as having two sectors. Subsequently on april 2015, risa along with its assets the asb and agt merged with the australian racing board arb to form one entity named racing australia pty ltd. Each year, around 8,500 horses are retired from the track. What makes racehorse ownership in australia so exciting is that champions can come from anywhere, and anyone can own them. Gb 6 and the older australian sprinting mare black caviar aus 2. The two forms of thoroughbred horseracing in australia are flat racing, and races over fences or hurdles in victoria and south australia. There is a consistently high level of demand for records relating to the health and performance of the industry. This website is operated independently by australian racing report and not by victoria racing club limited, which conducts the melbourne cup horse race, or any official racing organisation. The racing industry is therefore faced with a very difficult problem, of its own. Australian racing fact book national library of australia.