Greyhound Racing NSW

What Greyhound Racing NSW does

Greyhound Racing NSW (GRNSW) is the statutory, non-profit governing body for greyhound racing in New South Wales, Australia, established under the Greyhound Racing Act 2017 and operating under a Ministerial Operating Licence most recently amended in April 2026. Headquartered at Level 9, 10 Barrack Street, Sydney, with a workforce of 51–100 employees, GRNSW is responsible for the long-term commercial viability of greyhound racing in NSW and works in a shared-responsibility framework with the independent regulator, the Greyhound Welfare & Integrity Commission (GWIC). The organisation manages racing operations, participant licensing (trainers, owners, breeders), prizemoney distribution via a centralised TAB payment system, track and club oversight, and a portfolio of welfare programmes including the Greyhound Care Scheme and the Greyhounds As Pets (GAP) rehoming initiative.

GRNSW operates a multi-product platform centred on industry participants and the wagering public. Its digital infrastructure includes TheDogs.com.au (Australia's leading greyhound form, tips, and news site), the OzChase portal for online nominations and scratchings, the GRNSW Grading System, and the prizemoney payment engine. A flagship technological asset is the eTracking program — operated under GWIC and described as the world's first whole-of-life electronic tracking system — which records the real-time whereabouts of every registered NSW greyhound across its entire lifecycle. The platform also supports annual Puppy Auctions (162 pups sold for $1,102,500 total in 2026), the Puppy Classic Series race format with a $150,000 major-final purse, and welfare programmes such as the Race Injury Reduction Strategy and the Greyhound Care Scheme.

GRNSW's revenue model is industry-funded rather than commercial: the dominant cash flow is derived from NSW TAB wagering on greyhound races, supplemented by licensing and registration fees for participants, prizemoney pass-through administration, and transactional revenue from annual puppy auctions. It is not listed on any exchange, has no external private equity or venture capital ownership, and operates with a Board comprising Non-Executive Directors (Louise Wakefield as Deputy Chair, Greg Johnson, Paul Gentle, Craig Meagher) and an executive team led by CEO Steve Griffin (formerly CEO of GWIC), COO Nick Santucci (ex-Tabcorp), Chief Racing Officer Brian Charman (ex-Racing NSW), Chief Welfare Officer Mark Slater (ex-NSW Animal Welfare League), and Chief Corporate Services Officer Joy Edwards. Customer segments span trainers, owners, breeders, and the general public through GAP adoption.

Name

Greyhound Racing NSW

Legal name

Greyhound Racing NSW

Website

https://grnsw.com.au

Company type

Private

Founded year

2017

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Greyhound Racing NSW is the non-profit statutory governing body for greyhound racing in New South Wales, licensed under the Greyhound Racing Act 2017. It manages racing operations, participant licensing, prizemoney, welfare programmes, and the Greyhounds As Pets rehoming initiative.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Greyhound Racing Industry Governance and Regulation

NAICS

Racetracks (711212)

SIC

Services-Racing, Including Track Operation (7948)

akta.pro primary industry

Racing Associations, Governance & Integrity Services (MPAEADAL)

akta.pro secondary industries

Regulatory, Health Certificates & Export/Import Compliance (Large Animal/Equine) (HLAMABAL), Quarantine, Movement Control & Permitting (HLAMAJAN), Veterinary Compliance, Quality & Regulatory Reporting Systems (HLAMAMAJ)

Keywords

• Greyhound racing governance
• Industry licensing regulation
• Animal welfare services
• Wagering operations management
• Greyhound adoption programs

Headquarters

HQ city

Darlinghurst

HQ country

Australia

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Wagering and TAB Operations: Greyhound racing industry revenue is primarily generated through wagering on races via Totalisator Agency Board (TAB) operations, with prizemoney distributed to participants.
2. Prizemoney Distribution: GRNSW manages prizemoney payments to greyhound owners and trainers through a centralized TAB payments system. The prizemoney schedule is updated annually, with the latest effective January 1, 2026.
3. Licensing and Registration: Revenue generated through licensing fees for trainers, owners, and breeders registered with GWIC.
4. Puppy Auctions: GRNSW conducts annual puppy auctions where greyhound puppies are sold, with 162 pups sold in 2026 at an average of $6,806 and total sales of $1,102,500.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

Greyhound Racing NSW (GRNSW) regulates, organizes, and governs commercial greyhound racing across New South Wales under a Ministerial Operating Licence issued under the Greyhound Racing Act 2017. Its core offerings include licensing for trainers, owners and breeders; centralized prizemoney distribution via TAB; racing grading and rules administration; and industry welfare programs including the Greyhound Care Scheme and rehoming through Greyhounds As Pets (GAP). The organization supports its participants with digital platforms such as TheDogs.com.au and the OzChase nominations portal, and operates the world's first whole-of-life eTracking system for registered greyhounds.

Product overview

Greyhound Racing NSW operates as a platform organization managing the NSW greyhound racing industry through multiple integrated products and programs. The core GRNSW platform handles racing operations, grading, prizemoney payments, and licensing. Key sub-brands include Greyhounds As Pets NSW (GAP) for rehoming services and TheDogs.com.au for racing information. Supporting modules include the GWIC eTracking system for whole-of-life greyhound tracking, the Greyhound Care Scheme for injury treatment, and the Race Injury Reduction Strategy for safety. The OzChase portal manages nominations and scratchings. The organization also runs annual Puppy Auctions and the Puppy Classic Series for participant development.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Greyhounds As Pets (GAP): A not-for-profit rehoming program coordinated by GRNSW that promotes greyhounds as pets, facilitates adoption through responsible rehoming practices, and educates industry participants about post-racing options.
• TheDogs.com.au
• Greenhounds

Products and services

• Greyhound Racing NSW (GRNSW) Industry Governance Platform
• Greyhounds As Pets NSW (GAP) Rehoming Program
• TheDogs.com.au Digital Racing Platform
• GWIC eTracking Program
• GRNSW Annual Puppy Auction
• Puppy Classic Series
• GRNSW Prizemoney Distribution System
• OzChase Online Nominations Portal
• Greyhound Care Scheme (GCS)
• Greenhounds Rehoming Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 162 puppies sold at 2026 auction for total $1,102,500
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

AI capability2 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• VetChatcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 21 June 2026Innovative partnership with veterinary telehealth organisation VetChat, announced as part of GRNSW's new welfare initiative to pursue world-best animal welfare practices.
• Mark Hughes Foundation (MHF)coreGTM or Marketing Partner · 22 May 2026GRNSW partners with the Mark Hughes Foundation to raise funds and build awareness around brain cancer. This is an ongoing charitable partnership supporting MHF's fight against brain cancer.
• Greyhounds As Pets (GAP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGAP is a not-for-profit initiative coordinated by GRNSW to promote greyhound adoption, facilitate rehoming through responsible practices, and educate industry participants about post-racing options for greyhounds.
• GreenhoundsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner organization in the GRNSW network focused on greyhound welfare and rehoming.
• Greyhound Welfare & Integrity Commission (GWIC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGWIC is the independent regulator responsible for upholding high animal welfare standards, overseeing integrity of the industry, and monitoring and enforcing compliance. GRNSW works within a shared responsibility framework alongside GWIC.
• OzChasecoreTechnology or IntegrationOzChase provides the online nominations portal for GRNSW, enabling trainers to submit race nominations and scratchings electronically.
• Richmond Race ClubcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHost venue for the 2026 GRNSW Puppy Auction where 162 puppies were sold at an average of $6,806.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Greyhound Racing Victoria: Statutory governing body for greyhound racing in Victoria under the Greyhound Racing Act. Directly comparable in mandate, regulatory structure, licensing regime, welfare programs, and prizemoney distribution model.
• Harness Racing NSW: NSW governing body for harness racing. Operates the same statutory framework for racing codes in NSW, with comparable licensing, prizemoney, and welfare functions; shared director pool (Craig Meagher has served on both boards).
• Greyhound Racing South Australia: Controlling authority for greyhound racing in South Australia. Mirrors GRNSW's mandate at a smaller scale, with equivalent licensing, race-meeting management, and welfare oversight responsibilities.
• Greyhound Racing Queensland: Controlling body for greyhound racing in Queensland. Comparable in role as state-level industry steward, with parallel functions around race scheduling, integrity, licensing, and welfare.
• Greyhound Racing Australia: National peak body representing the state controlling authorities including GRNSW. Functions as the federal coordinating layer across the same product (greyhound racing) and similar governance agenda.

Regional players

• Greyhound Racing Western Australia: Western Australian body responsible for greyhound racing administration. Comparable governance function under a different state regulatory framework and wagering ecosystem.

Broad incumbents

• Racing NSW: Peak governing body for thoroughbred racing in NSW. Operates in the same state-based racing governance and wagering ecosystem, with shared regulatory framework, prizemoney systems, and participant licensing structures.
• Tabcorp Holdings: Australia's largest wagering operator and GRNSW's principal distribution channel for TAB betting on greyhound races. Not a governing peer, but the dominant commercial counterparty for industry revenue.

Others

• Greyhound Welfare & Integrity Commission (GWIC): Independent NSW regulator operating the eTracking program that underpins GRNSW welfare claims. Not a commercial peer but the key regulatory counterparty whose standards shape GRNSW's operating constraints.
• Greyhounds Australasia: Industry-facing media and information service covering Australian greyhound racing. Comparable to TheDogs.com.au as a digital content and form-data distribution channel for participants and bettors.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/GRNSW_Official
• Facebookfacebook.com/NSWGBOTA
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/greyhound-racing-nsw

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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