Racing matters to Tasmanians
More than a sport, more than an industry
Thoroughbred, harness and greyhound racing is a Tasmanian way of life that has been part of our cities and towns for over 130 years
Today it matters more than ever.
There are more than
5800+
individuals who are involved in the Tasmanian racing industry as an employee, participant or volunteer.
Total Value Added
to the community
184+
Regional Communities
Almost 63% of participants involved in racing are from regional communities.Greyhound adpotions
In FY20, 138 greyhounds were adopted, up from 89 in FY 19.Title required
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.
Race day attendees
99020
A total of 99,020 attended a race day in Tasmania.
Title required
In 2018/19 it is estimated that the total expenditure generated by racing customers was $12.7 million.
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.
Code economic contribution
\
Value added economic contribution within regional Tasmania.
Regional Tasmania
The racing industry in Regional Tasmania is responsible for generating $71.0 million in value added contribution to Gross State Product. This represents 38.4% of the industry total.