THOROUGHBRED RACING IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA

+ there are 25 thoroughbred racing clubs operating in South Australia (SA), 2 of which are in metropolitan areas, and 23 in regional areas.
+ the thoroughbred racing industry in SA is responsible for generating more than $367.0 million in value added contribution to gross state product. This equates to 4.0% of the total impact generated by thoroughbred racing in Australia.
+ the economic impact generated by the thoroughbred racing industry in SA is responsible for sustaining a total of 2,933 full time equivalent (FTE) jobs in the region.
+ the thoroughbred racing industry in SA generates more than $201.0 million in household incomes for those employed in full-time, part-time and casual work.
+ more than 10,900 individuals are involved in the thoroughbred racing industry as a participant, employee or volunteer.

THOROUGHBRED RACING IN SA IS RESPONSIBLE FOR GENERATING $367.0 MILLION IN VALUE ADDED ECONOMIC CONTRIBUTION

Key statistics

25 Racing Clubs

METRO 2
REGIONAL 23

24 Race Tracks

METRO 3
REGIONAL 21

183 Race Meetings

METRO 57
REGIONAL 126

1,444 Races

METRO 463
REGIONAL 981

367,938 Attendances

METRO 168,498
REGIONAL 199,440

KEY ECONOMIC IMPACTS

$367.0 million Total
Economic Contribution

2,933 Total FTE Job
Creation

$201.0 million Total
Household Income
Created

DIRECT SPENDING BY THE THOROUGHBRED RACING INDUSTRY
IN SOUTH AUSTRALIA

In 2016/17, the thoroughbred racing industry in SA generated more than $300.6 million in direct expenditure. The calculation of direct expenditure is based on the sum of the spending made by racing industry participants, businesses and customers as a result of the racing industry’s existence.
The following table illustrates the key drivers of the expenditure generated by the thoroughbred racing in South Australia:
SOURCE OF FINAL EXPENDITURE
FUNDED BY
AMOUNT
($ MIL)
Breeding - production of foals
+ Owner & breeder expenditure
+ Service fees revenue
+ Industry bonuses & incentives
$22.0
Training - preparation of horses for racing
+ Owner & trainer expenditure
+ Prizemoney
+ Industry bonuses & incentives
+ Nominations
$62.4
Racing & Wagering Activities
+ Net wagering revenues & product fees
+ Other raceday revenues
+ Non-raceday racing club revenues
+ Off-track racing customer spending
$216.2
TOTAL
$300.6

THE PEOPLE

377 Breeders

METRO 123
REGIONAL 254

289 Trainers

METRO 84
REGIONAL 205

6,013 Owners

METRO 3,291
REGIONAL 2,722

1,772 Volunteers

METRO 142
REGIONAL 1,630

THE ANIMALS

29 Stallions

METRO 2
REGIONAL 27

694 Broodmares Covered

METRO 28
REGIONAL 666

473 Foals Produced

METRO 19
REGIONAL 454

2,604 Horses in Training

METRO 1,003
REGIONAL 1,601