Racing South Australia

http://www.racingsa.com.au
https://www.linkedin.com/company/racing-south-australia/

Racing South Australia, a privately owned entity headquartered in Australia, was founded in 1996, operates with approximately 40 employees, and reported $1.9M in revenue as of 2023. The company functions as a tier 3 media tech buyer and operates as the governing body for horseracing in South Australia.

Revenue

Founded

1996

Headcount

Headquarters

Australia

Primary Segment

Riding and animal sports

Ownership

Privately Owned

News Summary:

On June 3, 2026, Racing SA highlighted Craig Kutcher, its Handicapper, for his role in ensuring fair and competitive racing by assessing horses and allocating weights through a rating system. This followed the organization's announcement on May 29, 2026, that it would host two WorkCover information sessions for thoroughbred trainers in June, in partnership with the Australian Trainers’ Association, to provide guidance on employer responsibilities and staff employment requirements. Earlier, on May 26, 2026, Racing SA's Alyssa Webb, a member of the 2024 Apprentice Intake, received the Thomas Foods International sponsored Scholarship from the Carbine Club of South Australia, acknowledging her talent and resilience as an emerging young rider. Previously, on May 23, 2026, Racing SA executives announced plans to build on the momentum of a record opening day for the 2026 Adelaide Autumn Racing Carnival, which saw high wagering, attendance, and hospitality bookings at Morphettville in late April during the G1 Robert Sangster Stakes and G1 Australasian Oaks. On May 13, 2026, an analysis revealed the South Australian racing industry contributes $729.3 million to the state's economy and supports 5041 full-time equivalent roles.

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Racing South Australia offers 2 products in the media and telecoms services and sports industries. Racing South Australia's product portfolio comprises of riding and animal sports and media and TV services.

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Racing South Australia's revenues were less than $10M in 2024. Caretta Research has split Racing South Australia's revenue into 2 different product categories, the largest of which is horse racing. For full access to Racing South Australia's revenue breakdown subscribe to Caretta Portal.

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Jul

20th

2026

12:50

B2B Tag, Employee Related Initiatives

Where STRIDES is making a difference

South Australian thoroughbred racing supports 3,522 full-time equivalent jobs across the state, underlining the importance of attracting, developing and retaining the people who keep the industry running. When Racing SA introduced STRIDES as its Industry Workforce Development Strategy in October 2025, the first step was to hear directly from those people.

Racing SA

Jun

3rd

2026

01:00

B2B Tag

Behind The Scenes: Racing SA Handicapper, Craig Kutcher

Craig Kutcher has been a key figure in South Australian racing for many years as Racing SA’s Handicapper, playing a vital role in ensuring fair and competitive racing. Working within the Racing Department team, his and the team’s primary responsibility is to assess horses and allocate weights for every race by using a Rating system—an essential process that helps level the playing field.

Racing SA

May

29th

2026

01:00

B2B Tag

WorkCover Information Sessions for South Australian Trainers

3 minute read Racing SA, in partnership with the Australian Trainers’ Association, will host two WorkCover information sessions for thoroughbred trainers in June, 2026. The sessions are designed to provide trainers with practical, foundational information about WorkCover, their responsibilities as employers, and the key requirements they need to understand when employing staff within their stables.

Racingandsports

May

26th

2026

01:00

Awards and Recognitions, B2B Tag

Webb’s Determination Recognised with Prestigious Carbine Club Scholarship

Racing SA’s own Alyssa Webb was recognised for her resilience, determination and rising talent within the racing industry after being awarded the Thomas Foods International sponsored Scholarship by the Carbine Club of South Australia. A member of the 2024 Apprentice Intake through Racing SA, Webb has quickly established herself as one of the state’s emerging young riders, making the most of every opportunity presented to her both on and off the track.

Racing SA

May

23rd

2026

01:24

Events, B2B Tag

Adelaide Carnival boom sparks big plans

Executives at Racing SA will explore ways to take the momentum from a record opening day of the 2026 Adelaide Autumn Racing Carnival through to the state’s other Group 1 racedays next year. Wagering, attendance, hospitality bookings and several other key metrics were at an all-time high at Morphettville on the final Saturday in April, a race meeting that was headlined by the G1 Robert Sangster Stakes and the G1 Australasian Oaks.

Betsy (com.au)

May

13th

2026

01:00

B2B Tag

SA racing delivers for jobs, regions and the economy

3 minute read The South Australian racing industry is now worth $729.3 million to the state's economy and supports 5,041 FTE roles in direct and indirect employment, underlining the importance of theindustry's economic, social and community contribution.

Racingandsports

Apr

30th

2026

13:00

B2B Tag

Racing SA Extends Fuel Relief Package for May

Racing SA

Aug

29th

2025

20:01

Events, CT_Monitor Company

Cadence Lane wins Trotters feature at Globe Derby as Ryan Hryhorec bags 5 winners on the night

Former Victorian mare Cadence Lane (Father Patrick) completed a great night for trainer Ryan Hryhorec In taking out the $14,000 Kevin and Kay Seymour Trotters Mobile Final at Globe Derby on Saturday evening. The race was a timely boost for stake money and is part of an effort of the Harness Racing South Australia to encourage participation and provide more incentives to owners and trainers.

Harnesslink

Racing South Australia sells broadcasting rights of its horse racing competitions to 5 companies globally, covering 3 countries. Racing South Australia's rights holders include Foxtel.