THOROUGHBRED
RACING IN
QUEENSLAND

+ there are 114 thoroughbred racing clubs operating in Queensland (QLD), 2 of which are in metropolitan areas, and 112 in regional areas.
+ the thoroughbred racing industry in QLD is responsible for generating more than $1,187.1 million in value added contribution to gross state product. This equates to 13.0% of the total impact generated by thoroughbred racing in Australia.
+ the economic impact generated by the thoroughbred racing industry in QLD is responsible for sustaining a total of 9,200 full time equivalent (FTE) jobs in the region.
+ the thoroughbred racing industry in QLD generates more than $636.1 million in household incomes for those employed in full-time, part-time and casual work.
+ more than 30,000 individuals are involved in the thoroughbred racing industry as a participant, employee or volunteer.

THOROUGHBRED RACING IN QLD IS RESPONSIBLE FOR GENERATING $1.1 BILLION IN VALUE ADDED ECONOMIC CONTRIBUTION

Key statistics

114 Racing Clubs

METRO 2
REGIONAL 112

103 Race Tracks

METRO 6
REGIONAL 97

700 Race Meetings

METRO 77
REGIONAL 623

4,606 Races

METRO 621
REGIONAL 3,985

723,753 Attendances

METRO 187,432
REGIONAL 536,321

KEY ECONOMIC IMPACTS

$1,187.1 million Total
Economic Contribution

9,444 Total FTE Job
Creation

$653.8 million Total Household Income Created

DIRECT SPENDING BY THE THOROUGHBRED RACING INDUSTRY
IN QUEENSLAND

In 2016/17, the thoroughbred racing industry in QLD generated more than $919.8 million in direct expenditure. The calculation of direct expenditure is based on the sum of the spending made by racing industry participants, businesses and customers as a result of the racing industry’s existence.
The following table illustrates the key drivers of the expenditure generated by the thoroughbred racing in Queensland:
SOURCE OF FINAL EXPENDITURE
FUNDED BY
AMOUNT
($ MIL)
Breeding - production of foals
+ Owner & breeder expenditure
+ Service fees revenue
+ Industry bonuses & incentives
$92.6
Training - preparation of horses for racing
+ Owner & trainer expenditure
+ Prizemoney
+ Industry bonuses & incentives
+ Nominations
$179.8
Racing & Wagering Activities
+ Net wagering revenues & product fees
+ Other raceday revenues
+ Non-raceday racing club revenues
+ Off-track racing customer spending
$647.4
TOTAL
$919.8

THE PEOPLE

1,263 Breeders

METRO 327
REGIONAL 936

882 Trainers

METRO 139
REGIONAL 743

16,944 Owners

METRO 4,177
REGIONAL 12,767

4,932 Volunteers

METRO 222
REGIONAL 4,710

THE ANIMALS

133 Stallions

METRO 12
REGIONAL 121

2,977 Broodmares
Covered

METRO 11
REGIONAL 2,966

2,028 Foals Produced

METRO 7
REGIONAL 2,021

7,532 Horses in Training

METRO 1,585
REGIONAL 5,947