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Racing Victoria announce 2024 Jumps Racing Program
Racing Victoria (RV) has officially unveiled the schedule for the upcoming 2024 jumps racing season, closely resembling the successful 2023 season.
Cranbourne and Pakenham to proceed with ‘super club’ merger
The racing scene in south-east Victoria is about to undergo a transformation with the merger of Cranbourne Turf Club (CTC) and Pakenham Racing Club (PRC).
Future Stars series returns to Pakenham in 2024
Racing Victoria (RV) and Pakenham Racing Club (PRC) have teamed up to present the return of Australia's richest maiden series, the Future Stars, in early...
Funding announced for new jockey wellbeing app
Jockeys will soon have access to an online platform that will support their mental health thanks to funding from the Allan Labor Government. Minister for...
Minister for Racing calls for change following distressing report
Racing Integrity Commissioner, Sean Carroll, has released the report on the Review into the Victorian Racing Industry victim support and complaint processes.
New Training Track Announced for Pakenham Racing Club
The Andrews Labor Government, Pakenham Racing Club, and Racing Victoria will invest in a new training track at Pakenham Racing Club.
Night meetings to finish earlier in Victoria
Racing Victoria has announced on Monday that meetings held at night outside of the daylight savings period will finish earlier.
Punt Drunk: Racing Victoria going rogue?
Punt Drunk is back for another week with our eyes firmly focused on what is happening in Victoria. More importantly some eye-catching Cox Plate nominations.
Jamie Kah frustrated sitting on sidelines
With the Melbourne Spring Carnival fast-approaching, Victoria's leading jockey Jamie Kah is left frustrated sitting on the sidelines.
Jamie Kah charged following ‘white powder’ video
Racing Victoria (RV) Stewards have issued one charge each against Jamie Kah following a 'white powder' video which was released in late June.
Racing Victoria announces results and disqualifications due to incorrect apprentice claim
Racing Victoria disqualifies horses following an inquiry into Wiremu Pinn's incorrect apprentice weight claim, impacting 29 races.
Jockey Jamie Kah under Iinvestigation amid social media ‘white powder’ controversy
Star Melbourne jockey Jamie Kah has become the subject of a recent investigation by Racing Victoria (RV) stewards due to images circulating on social media...
Racing Victoria announce prizemoney reductions despite POCT increase
Racing Victoria (RV), the principal authority governing thoroughbred horse racing in Victoria, Australia, has recently declared a reduction in prizemoney for the imminent racing season....
Cranbourne meeting abandoned due to track condition
Despite it being a perfect Friday evening in Melbourne’s south-east, Friday night’s meeting at Cranbourne Turf Club has been abandoned due to the state of...
Cox Plate could be moved in Racing Victoria’s spring revamp
Racing Victoria and the Moonee Valley Racing Club are considering moving the Group 1 Cox Plate to later in the Spring Carnival.
Early start for Standish Day at Flemington
Racing Victoria announced on Wednesday morning that Standish Day at Flemington this Saturday will start at 10:30am AEDT due to the hot weather predicted.
Victorian jumps racing receives prize money increase for 2023
Racing Victoria has announced a cash injection for many of the highlight jumps races across Victoria, with almost $5 million in prize money up for...
Racing Victoria announces Australia’s richest maiden series
On Monday morning, Racing Victoria (RV) announced the launch of Australia's richest maiden series - Future Stars - to be held exclusively at Pakenham Racecourse...
Noel Callow cops three-month ban for betting on racing
The Victorian Racing Tribunal on Tuesday handed down a three-month ban and a $4500 fine to ex-Victorian jockey Noel Callow after he pleaded guilty to...
Caulfield Cup winner Durston ruled of Melbourne Cup
On Thursday morning, Racing Victoria stewards announced that 2022 Caulfield Cup winner Durston from the Chris Waller yard had been ruled out of the Melbourne...
Alligator Blood under injury cloud ahead of Cox Plate
The Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott-trained Alligator Blood is under an injury cloud heading into the Group 1 Cox Plate (2040m) at Moonee Valley on...
Wet weather forces Kyneton meeting transfer again
On Tuesday morning, Racing Victoria (RV) advised that the meeting scheduled at Kyneton on Thursday, October 13, had been transferred to the Ballarat synthetic track...
Five new $1m bonuses revealed for Melbourne Spring Carnival
Racing Victoria (RV) on Tuesday announced a series of new $1 million bonuses for the Cox Plate, VRC Derby, Empire Rose Stakes, Champions Sprint and...
Smaller Victorian stables to benefit from revamped conditions
Smaller Victorian trainers have received a welcome boost ahead of the 2022 spring racing season, with eligibility criteria for the Melbourne Cup Carnival Country Series...