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Further tests planned for Harbour Views

After failing as favourite at Caulfield, Harbour Views is undergoing further test to rule out any respiratory issues.
Twilight Payment

Spring doubt on Australian-owned Curragh winners

Two horses owned by Lloyd Williams have won at the Irish Derby meeting but trainer Joseph O'Brien is not sure if they will figure during...

Racing Victoria amends COVID-19 protocols

Racing Victoria has announced to COVID-19 protocols, including a return to the previous minimum weight for day and night meetings.
Werribee quarantine

Border closures may affect spring numbers

Racing Victoria will open up quarantine at Werribee racecourse for international competitors while there is doubt whether international staff will be allowed.

Coronavirus hiccup hits race club members

Racing Victoria CEO Giles Thompson is hoping patrons will still be allowed on-course next month, with the recent spike in coronavirus cases in the state.

Victorian owners given OK to attend races

Owners will start to return to Victorian racetracks but with a number of restrictions still in place, Racing Victoria has announced.
Victorian Racing

Return of owners to Vic racetracks delayed

Racing Victoria has deferred the return of racehorse owners to Victorian tracks for at least 24 hours.

Jamie Mott fined $1500 for Twitter comment

Melbourne jockey Jamie Mott has been hit with a $1500 fine over social media comments about racing's controversial whip rule.
Victorian owners

Owners set for Victorian racetracks return

Racing Victoria's chief executive Giles Thompson has announced owners of racehorses are set to be allowed to start returning to Victorian tracks on race days.

Whip rules scrutinised after Cup dead-heat

A breach of the whip rule from Billy Egan on Plein Ciel was not found until after correct weight when the galloper dead-heated with Shot...

Racing Victoria confirms program schedule

Having ticked off on the shape of the Victorian spring racing carnival, Racing Victoria has announced the race dates for the remainder of 2020.

RV make adjustments to trackwork protocols

Victorian Jockeys Association boss Matt Hyland has welcomed Racing Victoria's decision to allow the 'Green' team jockeys to start riding trackwork again.

AFL Grand Final and Vic Derby won’t clash

With uncertainty over when the AFL Grand Final will take place, Victoria's Racing Minister Martin Pakula says there won't be a clash with the Victoria...
King's Legacy

Star colt King’s Legacy to return to work

Two-time Group One-winning colt King's Legacy is set to return to work with the Golden Rose his first main spring target before attention turns to...

Victorian trainer facing cobalt charges

Victorian trainer Archie Alexander is facing cobalt charges after one of his horses was found to have a higher than an accepted level in its...
Racing Victoria

Victorian spring carnival dates unchanged

Racing Victoria has decided to keep the spring carnival's traditional dates after investigating changes to the 2020 program.

RV rejects Webb’s bid for training licence

Racing Victoria has denied Stuart Webb's application for a trainers' licence and stablehand registration.

Wait remains for race crowd returns in Vic

Racing Victoria continues to work with the race clubs and the Victorian state government on getting owners and members back on track.

Betting breach earns trainer’s son a fine

A breach of the betting rules by the son of Victorian-based horse trainer Phillip Stokes has resulted in a fine for the stable employee.
Vin Cox

Godolphin open to spring carnival changes

The managing director of Godolphin in Australia, Vin Cox, says there are pros and cons to potential changes to the Melbourne spring carnival.
True Self

Vic spring plans unchanged for OTI stars

OTI Racing has targeted six northern hemisphere-trained horses for the Melbourne spring as officials continue to work their way through biosecurity options.
Ilovemyself

Caulfield Guineas on radar for Ilovemyself

Trainer Greg Eurell is keen to target the Group One Caulfield Guineas with lightly raced stakes-winning colt Ilovemyself.

RV targets date for return of race crowds

A working group within Racing Victoria is looking at developing protocols to allow owners and race club members to return to race tracks.

RV reveal options for 2020 spring carnival

Racing Victoria will meet with key stakeholder groups to thrash out if there will be any changes to the Melbourne spring carnival.

Trainers wait on spring carnival changes

Potential changes to the program of spring races during the carnival have yet to be seen by trainers of horses in Victoria.