Thunderstorm threats bring meeting forward
The Tatura race meeting has been brought forward to ward off the threat of potential thunderstorms and lightning interrupting the program.
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Flemington to host inaugural All Star Mile
Racing Victoria has announced a new $5 million 1600m-race during the autumn carnival to be known as the All Star Mile.
All Star Mile for Melbourne autumn
Racing Victoria has announced a new $5 million 1600m-race during the autumn carnival to be known as the All Star Mile.
Yucatan Cup scratching all above board
Analysis of Betfair data has indicated there were no abnormal price movements before the Caulfield Cup scratching of Yucatan.
Daniel Andrews promises $33 million boost to Victorian racing
RACING in Victoria is set to be a big winner if the Premier Daniel Andrews is re-elected after the Labor Government announced it will increase...
Figures show healthy state of racing: RV
Racing Victoria has recorded increased wagering which it says underpins the healthy nature of racing in the state.
Premier trainer Darren Weir fined $5000
Trainer Darren Weir has been fined $5000 after stewards found seven horses who ran in jump-outs at Ballarat were not those named by the stable.
Apprentice returns a winner after illness
Apprentice Ben Allen has ridden a double at Pakenham at his first meeting back following a stint on the sidelines through illness.
RV appoints Robert Cram as chief steward
Racing Victoria has announced Robert Cram as chairman of stewards, replacing Terry Bailey who has moved to Singapore.
Michelle Payne fined $300 over track tweet
Michelle Payne has been fined $300 by Racing Victoria stewards for misconduct relating to a Twitter post.
Alexander to gallop horses at Burrumbeet
Trainer Archie Alexander can transport horses from Ballarat to Burrumbeet for gallops while awaiting final clearance after a strangles outbreak.
Dead horses on Victorian farm spark probe
The RSPCA, Racing Victoria and a local council are investigating the discovery of up to 100 dead horses at a property north of Melbourne.
Network Ten secures Melbourne Cup rights
Network Ten will broadcast the Melbourne Cup carnival from next year in a five-year $100 million agreement with the Victoria Racing Club.
Valley keen to get Chautauqua for Group 1s
Chautauqua could still be a player in Group One Moonee Valley sprints with the club seeing the sprinter as a major drawcard.
Increased funding for Vic country tracks
An additional $1.9 million in funding has been given in a support package to assist country clubs in their track preparations.
Daniel Schmitt outed over banned substance
A urine sample containing an appetite suppressant has resulted in a six-week suspension for jockey Daniel Schmitt.
Jump-outs set to be filmed across Victoria
All Victorian race clubs will have to provide archived vision of jump-outs on their websites within 48 hours from October 1, Racing Victoria has announced.
Damien Oliver wins ninth Scobie Breasley
Damien Oliver has won his ninth Scobie Breasley Medal for riding excellence at the annual Victorian Trainer and Jockey awards.
New training track for Mornington
The Mornington Racecourse will soon have a new all-weather synthetic training track to replace an existing sand training track.
Weir keeps on racking up the winners
The new racing season may only be two weeks old but trainer Darren Weir is already setting the benchmark for winners and runners.
RV working towards altrenogest solution
Racing Victoria is continuing its work with manufacturers as it endeavours to find a solution for the use of altrenogest in cycling fillies and mares.
Horsham meeting moved to Warracknabeal
Rain has prompted officials to move a Horsham race meeting in country Victoria to Warracknabeal.
RV adds an extra meeting after wash-out
Racing Victoria has added a turf meeting at Horsham after a Bendigo meeting had to be called off because of wet weather.
Pakula yet to meet street race organisers
Victoria's Minister for Racing is happy to hear what the promoters of horse racing on the streets of Melbourne have to say about the concept.
Seymour track given extra time to improve
A return to racing at Seymour has been further delayed with four meetings transferred.