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Racing Queensland
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Racing Queensland
Company typeenum
Private
Founded yearint
2013
Operating statusenum
Operating
Ownership categoryenum
Headcount rangeband
501–1,000
akta.pro rankint
HeadquartersDeagon, Australia
HQ citystring
Deagon
HQ countrystring
Australia
HQ regionstring
Oceania
Markets served

Serves global market

Keyword5 values
racing governance, thoroughbred regulation, greyhound racing, harness racing, racing industry development
Industry3 codes
1Racing Associations, Governance & Integrity Services
CodeMPAEADALPrimaryYes
2Racetrack & Race Meeting Operations
CodeMPAEADAAPrimaryNo
3Racing Technology & Timing/Tracking Infrastructure
CodeMPAEADANPrimaryNo
NAICS code2 codes
  • Racetracks711212
  • Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities71131
SIC code1 code
  • Services-Racing, Including Track Operation7948
Product category
Sports Regulatory and Racing Governance
Marketing channels4 records

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Title, Type, Stage, Description, Source

Distribution channels3 records

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Cost components4 values
Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others
GTM typeB2B
B2B
Offering typeServices
Services
Core offering1 text field

Racing Queensland is the statutory governing body that regulates and administers thoroughbred, harness, and greyhound racing in Queensland, Australia. It oversees more than 100 racing clubs, manages integrity systems, distributes infrastructure funding to regional venues, and runs ownership incentive schemes, animal welfare programs, and training pathways for racing participants.

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Product overview1 text field

Racing Queensland is the governing body for horse racing (thoroughbred, harness, and greyhound) in Queensland, Australia. The organization operates a digital platform providing race calendar scheduling, form analysis tools, race results and replays, sectional times, stewards reports, featured events, premierships, and race planner functionality. Beyond digital services, Racing Queensland administers ownership incentive programs (QTIS, QBRED For Life, QGOLD), animal welfare initiatives (Off-The-Track program, GAP), training programs (Apprentice Jockey Program), and infrastructure funding for regional clubs through the Country Club Asset Funding program. The platform also supports user accounts with Tips functionality for tracking race runners.

Product and service8 records
1Queensland Thoroughbred Incentive Scheme (QTIS)
CategoryOwnership Incentive Program
Description

Incentive scheme for thoroughbred horse ownership in Queensland that provides bonuses and financial incentives to owners of QTIS-eligible horses racing in Queensland.

2QBRED For Life
CategoryBreeding Incentive Program
Description

Breeding incentive program for Queensland greyhounds providing financial incentives to breeders and owners of Queensland-bred greyhounds.

3QGOLD
CategoryOwnership Incentive Program
Description

Ownership incentive program for Queensland racing providing financial bonuses and incentives to owners.

4Off-The-Track (QOTT) Program
CategoryAnimal Welfare Program
Description

Program supporting retired racehorses and greyhounds to find new homes after their racing careers, including re-training and rehoming services.

5GAP (Greyhound Adoption Program)
CategoryAnimal Welfare Program
Description

Greyhound rehoming and adoption program facilitating the transition of retired racing greyhounds into pet homes.

6Apprentice Jockey Program
CategoryTraining and Education Program
Description

Training program for aspiring jockeys in Queensland, providing structured education and career pathways into professional racing.

7Country Club Asset Funding Program
CategoryInfrastructure Funding Program
Description

Government funding program supporting infrastructure upgrades at regional racing clubs across Queensland, with $3 million allocated to 33 clubs supporting 41 projects.

8Race Day Stewards Reports
CategoryRegulatory Service
Description

Official race day reports documenting steward decisions, race incidents, and regulatory outcomes for thoroughbred, harness, and greyhound race meetings.

Scale indicator11 records

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Recent move3 records

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Peers10 records
1Greyhound Racing Victoria
TypeRegional player
Description

Statutory body governing greyhound racing in Victoria. Comparable to Racing Queensland's greyhound code governance and welfare programs (e.g., GAP), but operates in a separate state jurisdiction.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Statutory governing body for thoroughbred, harness, and greyhound racing in New South Wales, Australia. Directly comparable to Racing Queensland in role, scope, and regulatory functions as a state-level racing authority.

TypeOthers
Description

National industry body that coordinates racing policy and the Australian Stud Book across state racing authorities including Racing Queensland. Comparable as the apex federal-level organization tying together RQ and other state peers.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Statutory authority responsible for thoroughbred racing in Victoria, Australia. Comparable to Racing Queensland as a state racing regulator, though it does not govern greyhound and harness racing in the same integrated manner.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Statutory authority overseeing thoroughbred, harness, and greyhound racing in Tasmania. Comparable to Racing Queensland in its multi-code integrated governance model and role as a small-jurisdiction state racing regulator.

TypeBroad incumbent
Description

Australia's largest wagering and gaming operator, which runs the TAB in Queensland and other states. Comparable to Racing Queensland as a key distribution partner for Queensland racing content and wagering; relevant as a strategic counterpart rather than a direct competitor.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Combined racing governing body and TAB operator for Western Australia. Comparable to Racing Queensland in its statutory role overseeing racing plus involvement in wagering distribution through the state TAB.

TypeDirect peer
Description

Statutory authority for racing in the Northern Territory. Comparable to Racing Queensland in its role as a small-jurisdiction state racing regulator focused on regional and remote racing communities.

TypeRegional player
Description

Statutory authority overseeing harness racing in New South Wales. Comparable to Racing Queensland's harness code governance and participant/incentive programs, though focused on a different state.

10Thoroughbred Racing SA
TypeDirect peer
Description

Statutory body governing thoroughbred racing in South Australia. Comparable to Racing Queensland as a state-level racing regulator administering race meetings, integrity, and industry development within its jurisdiction.

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Racing Queensland

Sports Regulatory and Racing Governanceracingqueensland.com.au

Racing Queensland firmographics

Firmographics
Name
Racing Queensland
Legal name
Racing Queensland
Website
https://racingqueensland.com.au
Company type
Private
Founded year
2013
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
501–1,000 employees
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

Racing Queensland industry classification

Industry
Product category
Sports Regulatory and Racing Governance
NAICS
Racetracks (711212), Promoters of Performing Arts, Sports, and Similar Events with Facilities (71131)
SIC
Services-Racing, Including Track Operation (7948)
akta.pro primary industry
Racing Associations, Governance & Integrity Services (MPAEADAL)
akta.pro secondary industries
Racetrack & Race Meeting Operations (MPAEADAA), Racing Technology & Timing/Tracking Infrastructure (MPAEADAN)

Keywords

  • Racing governance
  • Thoroughbred regulation
  • Greyhound racing
  • Harness racing
  • Racing industry development

Where Racing Queensland is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Deagon
HQ country
Australia
HQ region
Oceania

Markets served

Racing Queensland business model

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B2B
Offering type
Services
Cost components
Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Others

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Racing Queensland product offering

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Core offering

Racing Queensland is the statutory governing body that regulates and administers thoroughbred, harness, and greyhound racing in Queensland, Australia. It oversees more than 100 racing clubs, manages integrity systems, distributes infrastructure funding to regional venues, and runs ownership incentive schemes, animal welfare programs, and training pathways for racing participants.

Product overview

Racing Queensland is the governing body for horse racing (thoroughbred, harness, and greyhound) in Queensland, Australia. The organization operates a digital platform providing race calendar scheduling, form analysis tools, race results and replays, sectional times, stewards reports, featured events, premierships, and race planner functionality. Beyond digital services, Racing Queensland administers ownership incentive programs (QTIS, QBRED For Life, QGOLD), animal welfare initiatives (Off-The-Track program, GAP), training programs (Apprentice Jockey Program), and infrastructure funding for regional clubs through the Country Club Asset Funding program. The platform also supports user accounts with Tips functionality for tracking race runners.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

  • Queensland Thoroughbred Incentive Scheme (QTIS) Incentive scheme for thoroughbred horse ownership in Queensland that provides bonuses and financial incentives to owners of QTIS-eligible horses racing in Queensland.
  • QBRED For Life Breeding incentive program for Queensland greyhounds providing financial incentives to breeders and owners of Queensland-bred greyhounds.
  • QGOLD Ownership incentive program for Queensland racing providing financial bonuses and incentives to owners.
  • Off-The-Track (QOTT) Program Program supporting retired racehorses and greyhounds to find new homes after their racing careers, including re-training and rehoming services.
  • GAP (Greyhound Adoption Program) Greyhound rehoming and adoption program facilitating the transition of retired racing greyhounds into pet homes.
  • Apprentice Jockey Program Training program for aspiring jockeys in Queensland, providing structured education and career pathways into professional racing.
  • Country Club Asset Funding Program Government funding program supporting infrastructure upgrades at regional racing clubs across Queensland, with $3 million allocated to 33 clubs supporting 41 projects.
  • Race Day Stewards Reports Official race day reports documenting steward decisions, race incidents, and regulatory outcomes for thoroughbred, harness, and greyhound race meetings.

Companies that use Racing Queensland

Customer profile

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Racing Queensland technology and API

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Racing Queensland partnerships and signals

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Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves3 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Racing Queensland competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Regional players

  • Greyhound Racing Victoria: Statutory body governing greyhound racing in Victoria. Comparable to Racing Queensland's greyhound code governance and welfare programs (e.g., GAP), but operates in a separate state jurisdiction.
  • Harness Racing NSW: Statutory authority overseeing harness racing in New South Wales. Comparable to Racing Queensland's harness code governance and participant/incentive programs, though focused on a different state.

Direct peers

  • Racing NSW: Statutory governing body for thoroughbred, harness, and greyhound racing in New South Wales, Australia. Directly comparable to Racing Queensland in role, scope, and regulatory functions as a state-level racing authority.
  • Racing Victoria: Statutory authority responsible for thoroughbred racing in Victoria, Australia. Comparable to Racing Queensland as a state racing regulator, though it does not govern greyhound and harness racing in the same integrated manner.
  • Tasracing: Statutory authority overseeing thoroughbred, harness, and greyhound racing in Tasmania. Comparable to Racing Queensland in its multi-code integrated governance model and role as a small-jurisdiction state racing regulator.
  • Racing and Wagering Western Australia: Combined racing governing body and TAB operator for Western Australia. Comparable to Racing Queensland in its statutory role overseeing racing plus involvement in wagering distribution through the state TAB.
  • Racing NT: Statutory authority for racing in the Northern Territory. Comparable to Racing Queensland in its role as a small-jurisdiction state racing regulator focused on regional and remote racing communities.
  • Thoroughbred Racing SA: Statutory body governing thoroughbred racing in South Australia. Comparable to Racing Queensland as a state-level racing regulator administering race meetings, integrity, and industry development within its jurisdiction.

Others

  • Racing Australia: National industry body that coordinates racing policy and the Australian Stud Book across state racing authorities including Racing Queensland. Comparable as the apex federal-level organization tying together RQ and other state peers.

Broad incumbents

  • Tabcorp: Australia's largest wagering and gaming operator, which runs the TAB in Queensland and other states. Comparable to Racing Queensland as a key distribution partner for Queensland racing content and wagering; relevant as a strategic counterpart rather than a direct competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Racing Queensland social profiles

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Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Racing Queensland M&A and investment

M&A and investment

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Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Racing Queensland

What does Racing Queensland do?

Racing Queensland is the statutory governing body that regulates and administers thoroughbred, harness, and greyhound racing in Queensland, Australia. It oversees more than 100 racing clubs, manages integrity systems, distributes infrastructure funding to regional venues, and runs ownership incentive schemes, animal welfare programs, and training pathways for racing participants.

Is Racing Queensland a public or private company?

Racing Queensland is a private company. It is classified as state government owned and is currently operating.

When was Racing Queensland founded?

Racing Queensland was founded in 2013. It employs 501 to 1,000 people.

Where is Racing Queensland based?

Racing Queensland is headquartered in Deagon, Australia, in the Oceania region.

Who are Racing Queensland's main competitors?

Regional players on record are Greyhound Racing Victoria and Harness Racing NSW. Direct peers are Racing NSW, Racing Victoria, Tasracing, Racing and Wagering Western Australia, Racing NT and Thoroughbred Racing SA. Racing Australia is listed as an others. Tabcorp is listed as a broad incumbent.

Does Racing Queensland have an API?

No public API is recorded for Racing Queensland.

What industry is Racing Queensland in?

Racing Queensland's product category is Sports Regulatory and Racing Governance. Its primary akta.pro industry code is MPAEADAL, Racing Associations, Governance & Integrity Services, with a secondary code of MPAEADAA, Racetrack & Race Meeting Operations. Its NAICS code is 711212 and its SIC code is 7948.

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