Thoroughbred Racing
The conduct of thoroughbred racing in New South Wales is overseen by Racing NSW which is an autonomous body established under the Thoroughbred Racing Act 1996. Its commercial and regulatory functions include:
- the control,supervision and regulation of horse racing in the State, including the control of all stewarding aspects,
- the distribution of TAB funding to thoroughbred racing clubs, and
- the licensing of participants and bookmakers
The Racing NSW Board consists of five independent members , selected on merit in accordance with skills based criteris. The appointed members elect a Chairperson and Deputy Chairperson from amongst themselves.
Thoroughbred race meetings are conducted by non-proprietary race clubs at 121 licensed racecourses around NSW. There were 757 licensed race meetings during 2008/09. All thoroughbred racing in this State is conducted on the flat, ie there are no steeplechase or hurdle events.
Metropolitan race meetings are conducted by the Australian Jockey Club at the Randwick and Warwick Farm racecourses, and by the Sydney Turf Club at Rosehill Gardens and Canterbury Park racecourses. Metropolitan race meetings are generally conducted on Saturdays and public holidays, most Wednesdays and occasionally on other days of the week.
Further information on thoroughbred racing in NSW can be accessed from the official website www.racingnsw.com.au. 
The Racing NSW Board can be contacted on 02 9551 7500 (telephone) or 02 9551 7501 (facsimile) or by email to 
racing@racingnsw.com.au.
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