AN OVERVIEW OF RACING IN AUSTRALIA

• Australia has 379 race Clubs, 14 of which are Major Race Clubs.
• All of these clubs conduct metropolitan meetings, most on a weekly basis.
• Carnivals are run in each and every state of Australia throughout the year, with the biggest and most prestigious races being the Melbourne Cup, Golden Slipper, Cox Plate, Caulfield Cup, AJC Doncaster Handicap and Victoria and AJC Australian Derbies.
• Total prize money on offer in Australia in the 2005/6 season was A$364,582,162.
• More than ten horses earned in excess of $1 million in prize money during the season.

Within this section you will find information on:

• Major Race Clubs and Tracks
• Major Race Calendar
• Leading trainers
• Leading jockeys
• Racing costs