Racing South Australia

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

Racing South Australia is a privately owned entity headquartered in Australia. Founded in 1996, the company operates with approximately 40 employees and is recognized as a tier 1 media tech buyer. It primarily functions as the governing body for horseracing in South Australia, with riding and animal sports as its main product focus.

2024 Revenue

Founded

1996

Headcount

Headquarters

Australia

Primary Segment

Riding and animal sports

Ownership

Privately Owned

News Summary:

Racing South Australia highlighted on July 20, 2026, the impact of its STRIDES Industry Workforce Development Strategy, launched in October 2025, which supports 3,522 full-time equivalent jobs in thoroughbred racing across the state by attracting, developing, and retaining personnel. Earlier, on June 3, the organization featured its Handicapper, Craig Kutcher, detailing his role in ensuring fair and competitive racing by assessing horses and allocating weights using a rating system. This followed an announcement on May 29, indicating Racing SA, in partnership with the Australian Trainers’ Association, would host WorkCover information sessions in June 2026 to provide thoroughbred trainers with foundational knowledge on employer responsibilities. Previously, on May 26, Alyssa Webb, from Racing SA’s 2024 Apprentice Intake, received the Thomas Foods International-sponsored Scholarship from the Carbine Club of South Australia, recognizing her resilience and emerging talent as a rider. The organization also revealed on May 23 that its executives plan to build on the momentum from a record opening day of the 2026 Adelaide Autumn Racing Carnival, which saw all-time high wagering, attendance, and hospitality bookings at Morphettville, to boost other Group 1 racedays next year.

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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 media and TV services and riding and animal sports.

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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.