Caulfield Group 1 races reshuffled for 2025 Spring Carnival
RV and MRC confirm changes to three Caulfield Group 1s in 2025, including the Thousand Guineas moving to Caulfield Cup Day.
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Spring Racing Carnival delivers $785M windfall for Victoria
Victoria’s Spring Racing Carnival generated $785.1 million for the state in 2024, with nearly 600,000 racegoers attending over three months.
RV Stewards charge three over caffeine, welfare & misconduct
RV Stewards have charged Jim Conlan, Grace Tregear, and Heath Chalmers over caffeine, welfare, and misconduct breaches in separate cases.
New jump-out broadcast model launched for Victorian Racing
Racing Victoria standardises jump-outs across all tracks with a new filming & broadcast model. Find out how this benefits punters, owners & racing fans!
Lewis German handed 10-year disqualification
Former jockey Lewis German banned for ten years after involvement in illegal lay betting scheme netting over $250,000 profit from his mounts in Victoria.
Trainer Maxim Van Lierde charged after Gentian Blue test
Trainer Maxim Van Lierde charged with prohibited substance breach and failure to record treatment after Gentian Blue tested positive for lignocaine.
RV Stewards charge Jason Maskiell with serious riding offences
RV Stewards charge Jason Maskiell with serious offences under AR 129 after his ride aboard My Schieller Wood at Seymour, referred to the Victorian Racing...
Noah Brash receives decade-long ban by Victorian Racing Tribunal
The Victorian Racing Tribunal has banned Noah Brash for 10 years after he admitted to AR 236 betting breaches totaling $172,000.
Jarrod Robinson’s Zoffala faces positive drug test inquiry
Racing Victoria confirmed Zoffala’s positive test for Frusemide and NSAIDs at Ararat. Trainer Jarrod Robinson under investigation.
Melbourne Cup headlines historic 2024 Spring Racing Carnival
The 2024 Spring Racing Carnival drew nearly 600,000 fans, setting records with stellar performances like Knight’s Choice's Melbourne Cup triumph.
Racing Victoria confirms future of jumps racing with reforms
Racing Victoria confirms jumps racing’s future with new safety rules, operational changes, and the establishment of a Jumps Taskforce to oversee reforms.
Melbourne Racing Club finalises $195M Caulfield land deal
MRC secures $195M land sale to Mount Scopus College. Funds to clear debt and improve racecourse facilities, benefiting the broader community.
Patrick Payne’s Hard To Cross suspended for steroid breach
Hard To Cross, trained by Patrick Payne, receives a 12-month ban after testing positive for anabolic steroids post-race at Sandown.
Racing Victoria reports $11.8M deficit in 2024 annual results
Racing Victoria's FY24 Annual Report reveals a $11.8M deficit due to industry changes and wagering shifts, with strong efforts to balance costs and growth.
RV Investigation after Gentian Blue tests positive for Lignocaine
Gentian Blue, trained by Maxim Van Lierde, tested positive for lignocaine in a pre-race sample before finishing fourth in a BenchMark 78 at Caulfield.
Racing Victoria launches comprehensive 2024 Jumps Racing Review
Racing Victoria launches an in-depth 2024 Jumps Racing Review to assess safety, participation, and the sport’s future viability after a rise in fatal incidents.
Jockeys to face harsher punishments in Victorian Group 1 races
Racing Victoria will impose stricter penalties for riding offences in Group 1 races and high-stakes events, increasing bans for careless and improper riding.
Racing Victoria announces prizemoney structure for 2024-25 season
Racing Victoria has announced the prizemoney and programming structure for the 2024–25 Victorian racing season including a new home for the All-Star Mile.
Trainer Luke Oliver faces charges for prohibited substances
Racing Victoria Stewards have charged trainer Luke Oliver after prohibited substances were found in Hey Bella after his win at Cranbourne on April 12, 2024.
Aaron Morrison appointed as Racing Victoria CEO
The Board of Racing Victoria (RV) announced on Tuesday the appointment of Aaron Morrison as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) with immediate effect.
Mildura meeting transferred to Horsham
Racing Victoria (RV) advised that the meeting scheduled at Mildura on Monday, August 26, has been transferred to Horsham.
Blake Shinn wins back-to-back Scobie Breasley Medals
Reigning Scobie Breasley Medal winner Blake Shinn has retained Victorian racing’s highest individual honour following a massive 2023/24 season.
Racing Victoria announces venue changes for August
Racing Victoria has transferred the August 11 meeting from Coleraine to Casterton and the August 15 meeting from Warrnambool to bet365 Terang due to conditions.
Victoria’s Saturday metro meetings to feature 10-Race Cards
Victoria's Saturday metro meetings will feature 10-race cards for eight months of the 2024-25 season, delivering increased revenue and opportunities.
Racing Vic investigates McDonald and Oliver for positive tests
Racing Victoria stewards are investigating irregularities in recent test samples from horses trained by Clinton McDonald and Luke Oliver.