Greyhound racing

You must be registered to own a greyhound for racing in the Northern Territory (NT).

If you want to own a greyhound, you can do this individually or as part of a syndicate. A syndicate means 2 or more members.

You don't need any formal training to be a greyhound owner, but you must be familiar with the following:

• Rules of Greyhound Racing
• Australian greyhound rules - go to the Greyhounds Australasia Rules website.

A greyhound owner registration is valid for up to 2 years.

To hold a registration, you may be subject to a fit and proper test. For more information, read the fit and proper test policy.

Fit and proper test policy PDF (247.6 KB)
Fit and proper test policy DOCX (629.0 KB)

Greyhound owner responsibilities

As a greyhound owner, you must:

• follow the directions of greyhound club officials and stewards at race meetings
• correctly handle greyhounds in public areas
• ensure anyone training or handling your greyhounds is registered as an owner, trainer or attendant.

Before you apply

When you apply, you must provide the following information:

• greyhound names, kennel address and trainer name
• names of people with an interest in your greyhounds
• previous racing disqualifications or other disciplinary actions
• previous fines or criminal history.

If you want to train your greyhound yourself, you must apply to become a non-public trainer.

How to apply or renew

To apply or renew, follow these steps:

Step 1. Fill in the relevant application:

• registration of a greyhound owner application:
  • registration of a greyhound owner application PDF (173.7 KB)
  • registration of a greyhound owner application DOCX (71.1 KB)
• registration of a greyhound syndicate application:
  • registration of a greyhound syndicate application PDF (196.2 KB)
  • registration of a greyhound syndicate application DOCX (75.2 KB).

Step 2. Check the application fee.

Step 3. Submit your application and pay the fee at a Territory Business Centre.

Owner registration outside the NT

Your NT greyhound owner licence may be recognised in other Australian states and territories.

If you have an interstate licence, contact Licensing NT to find out if it is recognised in the NT.