TAB has reaffirmed its commitment to South Australian greyhound racing, extending its long-term partnership with Greyhound Racing SA (GRSA) for a further five years.
The new and expanded partnership will see TAB assist SA greyhound racing with numerous business development opportunities, including driving animal welfare, rehoming and infrastructure outcomes.
“TAB has been a long-term supporter of SA greyhound racing, and we are thrilled to announce the extension and growth of this partnership,” GRSA Chairman Grantley Stevens said.
“This is a great outcome for the SA greyhound racing industry and means TAB will continue to have a strong presence across the state and play a significant role in helping us stabilise our industry.
“That role will also assist us to deliver on the reforms we are currently working through with the SA Government including our commitment to provide first-class care for our greyhounds.”
The GRSA-TAB partnership will also see TAB retain naming rights for the Group 1 Adelaide Cup at Angle Park until 2028.
“With the support of TAB we will showcase close to 500 race meetings across SA. This will create inclusive, social experiences for people of all backgrounds while also playing an important role in supporting our economy,” said Mr Stevens.
“This was evident at the recent TAB Adelaide Cup and we look forward to working with TAB to develop these experiences over the next five years.”
Paul Carew, Tabcorp Chief Operating Officer, said the partnership extension underpinned TAB’s commitment to SA greyhound racing.
“TAB is a long-standing partner of GRSA and we are delighted to be on board for the next five years,” he said. “We are, and have always been, a big supporter of SA greyhound racing and this partnership reflects our commitment to helping grow greyhound racing in this state.
“We look forward to working closely with GRSA to further strengthen the greyhound racing industry in SA through our TAB wagering and Sky Racing platforms. This includes TAB’s digital platforms and a collaborative marketing approach to drive on-course attendances,” Mr Carew said.
Meanwhile, GRSA has also released the SA greyhound racing industry 2025-27 Strategic Plan.
According to Brenton Scott, GRSA Chief Executive Officer, at its core the new plan reaffirms the controlling body’s deep, collective commitment to the provision of first-class care for the greyhound.
“The plan also provides the necessary direction and guidance to ensure that the SA greyhound racing industry embraces the Ashton Review recommendations while simultaneously positioning the sport and industry for a vibrant, resilient and sustainable long-term future,” Mr Scott said.
He said the next round of “Future in Focus” industry engagement sessions – Mount Gambier’s to be held at Tara Raceway at 7 p.m. on Monday, October 28 – would provide GRSA with the opportunity to give more context to its strategic pathway.
“The successful execution of this plan will position us for a vibrant and resilient future. Our goal is to be an industry that is trusted, respected, high performing and one in which people are confident to invest,” Mr Scott said.
The plan is built on four key pillars: Animal Care and Welfare, Governance and Integrity, Growth and Capacity, and Engagement and People.