Victoria’s new apprentices begin their racing careers
Six female and four male aspiring riders will today be inducted into Racing Victoria’s (RV) Apprentice Jockey Training Program (AJTP), all aiming to become the...
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Some voters ineligible for All Star Mile
Around two per cent of votes on the inaugural All Star Mile are set to be ineligible as only one vote per person is allowed...
Vic racing isn’t rotten: industry chief
Racing Victoria chief executive Giles Thompson would rather be talking about the Festival Of Racing than recent scandals in the state.
RV chairman angry after Weir stable raids
Racing Victoria chairman Brian Kruger says its time to restore the image of racing for those who have been given bad impressions from recent events.
Weir/McLean at RV for show cause hearing
Darren Weir and Jarrod McLean are at Racing Victoria headquarters ahead of a reconvened show cause hearing into why they should be allowed to continue...
Darren Weir charged over jiggers
Champion Victorian trainer Darren Weir has been charged with possessing electronic devices and asked to show cause why he should be allowed to still train.
Jigger case to move swiftly: Stier
Jamie Stier, head of Racing Victoria's integrity services, says he expects progress to be made sooner rather than later in the jigger investigation.
Weir arrested over horse shock devices
Prized horse trainer Darren Weir is one of two men being questioned over the suspected use of electric shock devices on racehorses.
Jamie Kah making the move to Melbourne
South Australia's premier rider Jamie Kah is to base herself in Victoria seeking better opportunities and an elusive Group One win.
Heat forces changes to race meetings
Meetings at Yarra Valley and Kyneton will start and finish earlier than usual because of forecast hot weather while Corowa races have been put back...
Kent weighs in on track debate in Victoria
Trainer Mick Kent has given his view on the track preparation policy in Victoria, including questioning the accuracy of some track ratings.
RV reschedule upcoming Stawell meeting
Racing Victoria has rescheduled a Stawell race meeting because of the forecast for extreme heat.
Most trainers want softer track conditions
A survey by the Australian Trainers' Association has found its members in Victoria want the current track policy altered to offer softer conditions.
Star apprentices Thornton and Brown graduate with top honours
Stephanie Thornton and Ethan Brown have been rewarded for their outstanding progress in the saddle after claiming prestigious awards on a night when 11 young...
VRC members return incumbent directors
Victoria Racing Club (VRC) members returned directors John O’Rourke, Michael Ramsden, Sophie Cornell and Neil Werrett to the Club’s board at Friday’s Annual General Meeting...
Stablehand denies involvement in top-ups
A truck driver disqualified over the Aquanita doping scandal maintains he had no involvement in any race day treatments.
Nominations open for $5m All Star Mile
Racing Victoria has opened nominations for the All-Star Mile ahead of voters being able to select the field for the $5 million race at Flemington.
Nominations open for All-Star Mile
The battle to secure a start in the world’s richest 1600-metre horse race begins today with the opening of nominations for Victoria’s $5 million The...
RV wants lengthy cobalt bans for Hopes
Father-and-son trainers Lee and Shannon Hope face potentially career-ending disqualifications for intentionally administering cobalt to three racehorses.
RV wants long ban for Hopes over cobalt
Father-and-son training partners Lee and Shannon Hope face a wait to find out how long they will be disqualified for administering cobalt to three racehorses.
Stronger voice at national level: Pakula
The time has arrived for Racing Australia to have a bigger say in how racing is run on a national front according to Victorian Racing...
Venue switch for upcoming twilight meeting
Racing Victoria has announced a venue switch for the December 19 twilight meeting which will now be held at Caulfield instead of Sandown.
Race-free Mondays return to Victoria
RACE-FREE Mondays and Wednesday twilight meetings are set for a return to the Victorian racing calendar from next week following a successful three-month trial of...
VRC and RV in talks over Oaks Day changes
Changes could be coming for VRC Oaks day after Victoria Racing Club and Racing Victoria discussions.
Racing thrives in Victoria as RV announces record numbers
Racing Victoria’s (RV) Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Wednesday heard that punters are continuing to embrace Victorian thoroughbred racing in record numbers. RV advised that...