It's Why We Race
A message from Tasracing, on behalf of over 5,000 Tasmanians employed directly and indirectly by racing.
Racing has been part of Tasmanian life for well over 150 years. We’re proud of our racing history, and what racing means for our future.
5,000 Tasmanians are employed directly and indirectly in racing, one of the world’s oldest pursuits.
Ours is a pursuit unlike any other. It is a pursuit that harnesses and rewards the love, care and awe we have for our animals that are among the fastest species on Earth. It is equal part obsession for the racing animal, sport, business and life-blood of regional communities.
It’s why we race.
5800+
Tasmanians employed and participating, 63% in regional communities
185
injected back into the Tasmanian
economy, 38% into regional communities
Greyhound adpotions
In FY20, 138 greyhounds were adopted, up from 89 in FY 19.Tasmanian owners and trainers spent almost $48 million in 2018/19 preparing racing horses and greyhounds for racing. Regional Tasmania accounts for almost three -quarters of this economic activity.
Tasmanian Race Clubs
14
throughout the state, supporting the community.
Total races
2859
were conducted in the the state across Tasmania, including King Island.
Tasmanian owners and trainers
almost $48 million
spent almost $48 million preparing and racing horses and greyhounds.
Race tracks statewide
16
Including four in Launceston, three in Hobart and nine in regional Tasmania.
Community building
Over 40 community organisations or charities are assisted and supported by racing clubs.
Close to 40 community organisations share racing club facilities and resources.
Racing in Tasmania currently engage almost 310 volunteers who assist in various club roles (excluding participant volunteers).
Close to 2,000 people hold racing memberships.
Close to 40 community organisations share racing club facilities and resources.
Racing in Tasmania currently engage almost 310 volunteers who assist in various club roles (excluding participant volunteers).
Close to 2,000 people hold racing memberships.
Race day attendees
99020
A total of 99,020 attended a race day in Tasmania.
Read the IER Size and Scope of the Tasmanian Racing Industry report here.
Greyhound adoption program
Finding loving permanent homes for loveable, placid dogs when they retire from racing.
Tasmanian breeders
The industry body that represents all thoroughbred breeders in Tasmania.
Tasmanian Race Clubs
Tasmania's racing clubs have been welcoming guests to the races for over 150 years, in all corners of our beautiful island.