Greyhound Racing SA has reported strong cashflow and a healthy balance sheet in its 2018 Annual Report.

South Australian greyhound racing continues to move forward with the construction on the new $8.5 million dual track facility at Murray Bridge which is scheduled to commence racing before the end of the year.

GRSA also started the largest prison partnership in the world at Mobilong Prison in Murray Bridge incorporating kennelling capacity for 16 greyhounds while investing in just under $1.5 million on Greyhound Adoption Program and rehoming initiatives.

639 greyhounds were either rehomed through GAP or taken up by owners or connections or retired to breeding in 2018.

GRSA continues to strive to be a leader when it comes to the regulation and conduct of the sport with in introduction of a Local Rule which prohibits unnecessary euthanasia and compels rehoming.

They have also maintained wagering revenue levels from the previous year despite the introduction of a Point of Consumption Tax.

“The greyhound industry is currently in a very strong

position and is perfectly placed to leverage the investment of recent years and the strength of the sport’s brand in South Australia,” GRSA Chairman Grantley Stevens said.

“At a local level, our sport continues to set the highest possible standard for performance in relation to racing and welfare.

“No racing body in any state returns a greater percentage of its revenue back into welfare and rehoming.

“We remain grateful for the support that we receive from the South Australian public and are committed to repaying that trust through our ongoing performance,” he said.

GRSA will have a soft launch of the facilities at the new Murray Bridge Greyhound Racing Club next Wednesday ahead of it’s official opening in January.