COUNTRY RACING PROGRAM – INFRASTRUCTURE FUNDING

The Country Racing Program (CRP) has now concluded and has been acquitted in full. This program has successfully delivered significant outcomes for country racing in Queensland, with:

• Total projects completed: 347
• Total spend: $15,950,900

On an annual basis, the funding comprised of:

• $15 million per year to support prize money (including the Queensland Thoroughbred Incentive Scheme), clubs, jockey riding fees, superannuation, WorkCover expenses, and club meeting payments to sustain country racing meets.
• $2.6 million per year for country racing club infrastructure repairs and maintenance, as well as asset replenishment/replacement, assessed on an as-needs basis by Racing Queensland.