THOROUGHBRED
RACING IN NEW
SOUTH WALES

+ there are 115 thoroughbred racing clubs operating in New South Wales (NSW), 3 of which are in metropolitan areas, and 112 in regional areas.
+ the thoroughbred racing industry in NSW is responsible for generating more than $3,581 million in value added contribution to gross state product. This equates to 39.1% of the total impact generated by thoroughbred racing in Australia.
+ the economic impact generated by the thoroughbred racing industry in NSW is responsible for sustaining a total of 27,601 full time equivalent (FTE) jobs in the region.
+ the thoroughbred racing industry in NSW generates more than $1,971.1 million in household incomes for those employed in full-time, part-time and casual work.
more than 49,000 individuals are involved in the thoroughbred racing industry as a participant, employee or volunteer.

THOROUGHBRED RACING IN NSW IS RESPONSIBLE FOR GENERATING $3.5 BILLION IN VALUE ADDED ECONOMIC
CONTRIBUTION

Key statistics

115 Racing Clubs

METRO 3
REGIONAL 112

112 Race Tracks

METRO 8
REGIONAL 104

742 Race Meetings

METRO 109
REGIONAL 633

5,423 Races

METRO 893
REGIONAL 4,530

1,233,786 Attendances

METRO 291,858
REGIONAL 941,928

KEY ECONOMIC IMPACTS

$3,581.1 million Total Economic Contribution

27,601 Total FTE Job Creation

$1,971.1 million Total Household Income Created

DIRECT SPENDING BY THE THOROUGHBRED RACING INDUSTRY
IN NSW

In 2016/17, the thoroughbred racing industry in NSW generated more than $2,264 million in direct expenditure. The calculation of direct expenditure is based on the sum of the spending made by racing industry participants, businesses and customers as a result of the racing industry’s existence.
The following table illustrates the key drivers of the expenditure generated by the thoroughbred racing in NSW:
SOURCE OF FINAL EXPENDITURE
FUNDED BY
AMOUNT
($ MIL)
Breeding - production of foals
+ Owner & breeder expenditure
+ Service fees revenue
+ Industry bonuses & incentives
$593.1
Training - preparation of horses for racing
+ Owner & trainer expenditure
+ Prizemoney
+ Industry bonuses & incentives
+ Nominations
$394.8
Racing & Wagering Activities
+ Net wagering revenues & product fees
+ Other raceday revenues
+ Non-raceday racing club revenues
+ Off-track racing customer spending
$1,276.4
TOTAL
$2,264.2

THE PEOPLE

2,164 Breeders

METRO 682
REGIONAL 1,482

1,002 Trainers

METRO 224
REGIONAL 778

23,598 Owners

METRO 11,519
REGIONAL 12,079

7,012 Volunteers

METRO 466
REGIONAL 6,546

THE ANIMALS

193 Stallions

METRO 13
REGIONAL 180

9,091 Broodmares
Covered

METRO 481
REGIONAL 8,610

6,193 Foals Produced

METRO 328
REGIONAL 5,865

11,802 Horses in Training

METRO 5,199
REGIONAL 6,603