With record prizemoney, outstanding opportunities for owners at every level, and world-class racehorses succeeding on the international stage, Australia continues to outperform every major jurisdiction.
Ahead of the 2026 Yearling Sale season, AUSHORSE has published statistical data to confirm Australia is the "Envy of the Racing World."
Whether you are a long-standing loyal Dynamic Syndications Owner or considering your first step into our exciting industry, the fundamentals for ownership have never been stronger.
Australia now hosts 109 million-dollar races, far more than any other jurisdiction in the world.
Our yearling market consistently delivers tremendous value and spectacular returns.
Whilst Australian-bred horses are achieving results that highlight the quality of our breeding and training systems.
This data brings those facts together.
We hope you enjoy exploring what makes Australia such a compelling jurisdiction for racing and bloodstock investment, and Dynamic Syndications look forward to assisting you in any way we can.
Australia delivers opportunity and prestige like nowhere else in the world with 109 races per year worth $1 million or more.
That’s an average of a $1 million race every 3.3 days!
Australia’s Richest Races
G1 THE EVEREST $20,000,000
G1 MELBOURNE CUP $10,000,000
GOLDEN EAGLE $10,000,000
G1 COX PLATE $6,000,000
G1 KING CHARLES III STAKES $5,000,000
G1 CAULFIELD CUP $5,000,000
G1 GOLDEN SLIPPER STAKES $5,000,000
G1 QUEEN ELIZABETH STAKES $5,000,000
THE QUOKKA $5,000,000
G1 DONCASTER MILE HCP $4,000,000
Sustained Growth & Rewards
The Average Race Value is now $54,296
Over the past decade, Australia has experienced the strongest prizemoney growth of any major racing jurisdiction worldwide, with significant increases in both total prizemoney and average prizemoney per race.
Australia is now one of the leading racing jurisdictions by average stakes race prizemoney, surpassing the United States by nearly $100,000 and Europe / Great Britain by more than $200,000, offering owners at all levels of our sport an opportunity to receive exceptionally lucrative rewards.
Prizemoney Growth over 10 Years
AUS 86%
GB 53%
IRE 50%
USA 16%
FR 3%
Growth of Average Prizemoney Per Race Over 10 Years
AUS 90%
USA 53%
GB 45%
IRE 22%
FR 7%
Where Excellence Delivers Opportunity
Australia stands at the pinnacle of global racing, hosting more elite Group 1 races than any other jurisdiction and consistently producing the world’s best sprinters.
In an extraordinary display of dominance, Australian-bred horses have claimed the title of world’s best sprinter in 15 of the past 20 years!
This year alone, three (3) of the four (4) multiple Group 1 Winning Sprinters in the World are Australian bred.
And ….. Australia produced a History Making Melbourne Cup in 2025
The sole Australian-bred contender in this year’s Melbourne Cup field of 24-horse, Half Yours made history as the first Australian-bred horse since 1939 (86 years) to capture both the Caulfield Cup and the Melbourne Cup in the same year.
Also, for the first time since 2009, Australian-bred horses have claimed consecutive victories in the Melbourne Cup, proving we can breed the best stayers as well as the best sprinters.
Australian bred horses Dominate the Hong Kong racing jurisdiction
Approximately 61% of the horse population in the Hong Kong racing pool is Australian bred and Australian Sires dominate.
In the last racing season, eight (8) of the Top 10 Hong Kong Sires were Australian based.
In the last decade, Australian-bred sires have claimed Champion Sire honours eight (8) times.
Premium Bloodstock / Exceptional Value
Buyers in Australia pay less on average at yearling sales than in America, Europe, and the U.K., while gaining greater access to future Stakes Winners and Group 1 Winners.
Despite the lower initial investment entry costs, residual values remain high in Australia.
For example, over the past decade, the average price of Stakes-Winning fillies and mares at breeding stock sales has soared an astonishing 91%, while Group 1 and Group 2 winners have more than doubled in value over the same period.
For example, Dynamic mare I AM ME
was a $210,000 yearling purchase,
earned $4.7 million on the track and was then
sold at this years Inglis Breeding Stock Chairman’s Sale to
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Arrowfield Stud for $2 million.
Additionally, demand and competition for stallion prospects remain strong, with their values having surged over the past decade.
In Australia, for Owners of quality horses, racetrack success can change your address!
2026 Australian Yearling Sale Calendar
Australia’s leading sales companies, Inglis and Magic Millions are ready to offer 2026 yearlings:
MAGIC MILLIONS GOLD COAST YEARLING SALE 13 – 18 January
INGLIS CLASSIC YEARLING SALE 8 – 10 February
MAGIC MILLIONS PERTH YEARLING SALE 19 – 20 February
MAGIC MILLIONS TASMANIAN YEARLING SALE 23 February
INGLIS PREMIER YEARLING SALE 1 – 3 March
MAGIC MILLIONS MARCH YEARLING SALE 12 – 13 March
MAGIC MILLIONS ADELAIDE YEARLING SALE 19 – 20 March
INGLIS EASTER YEARLING SALE 29 – 30 March
INGLIS HTBA YEARLING SALE 19 April
Young fans are flocking trackside
The Everest attracted a sell-out audience and Sydney’s youngest crowd ever (60% under 26), whilst the 2025 Caulfield Cup Carnival attracted a crowd that was nearly 50% female. Whilst a third of the crowd were aged 25 or below.
Additionally, more than 286,000 flocked to the Melbourne Cup Carnival, the highest attendance since 2018.
You know Australians love racing – it is in our DNA !
Australia has a population of 27.5 million.
137,186 people are registered racehorse owners. That’s 1 in 201 is a current racehorse owner.
Compare these facts against other jurisdictions:
IRE population 5.3 million.
Registered racehorse Owners 4,741 = 1 in 1,135 is a current racehorse owner.
FR population 68.4 million.
Registered racehorse Owners 5,624 = 1 in 12,163 is a current racehorse owner.
UK population 69.2 million.
Registered racehorse Owners 4,949 = 1 in 14,000 is a current racehorse owner.
USA population 342.8 million.
Registered racehorse Owners 17,687 = 1 in 19,382 is a current racehorse owner.
Racing is part of Australia’s social fabric
Racing in Australia is thriving with ownership up over 35% in the past decade, and by 45% among under 25s.
Fact: Australia has more owners than any other country and unmatched opportunities to participate through syndicates.
Number of horses raced by syndicates in 24/25 season = 12,039
Number of syndicate co-owners in 24/25 season = 59,471
(Note: Micro shares are not ownership equity shares and that sector is not included in these figures)
Dynamic Syndications makes it easy to be part of Australian racing
Whether you’re looking to invest or learn more, Dynamic Syndications is the industry’s trusted source.
We are here to guide you every step of the way.
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Our team can answer your questions, connect you with the right horse and trainer for your wants and desires, and open doors to excellent racing opportunities.
Contact Us at Dynamic Syndications on 02 9540 1511 or info@dynamicsyndications.com.au