Spring carnival changes to suit The Valley
Proposed changes to the Melbourne spring carnival may prove beneficial to Moonee Valley giving them a two-day carnival on successive Saturdays.
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Changes ahead to Melbourne spring carnival
The Melbourne Racing Club is exploring the option of transferring its Caulfield Cup carnival and running it after Melbourne Cup week at Flemington.
Melbourne spring carnival faces changes
The Caulfield Cup could become the last race of Australia's biggest racing carnival with Racing Victoria reportedly considering major changes in the spring.
Coronavirus delays McEvoy Ballarat move
The completion of a new base at Ballarat for trainer Tony McEvoy and his son Calvin has been delayed because of coronavirus.
Spring uncertainty puts Begg plans on hold
Grahame Begg says any changes to the Melbourne spring carnival need to announced as soon as possible so trainers can begin planning programs for their...
Melham to plead not guilty to bet charges
Jockey Ben Melham and his partner Karlie Dales have indicated at a Victorian Racing Tribunal directions hearing they will fight betting charges against them.
Michael Rodd set to resume at Flemington
Returning jockey Michael Rodd has five rides booked at Flemington, including former Singapore Horse of the Year Debt Agent.
Ciaron Maher Racing Responds to RV charge
Co-trainers Ciaron Maher and David Eustace have been charged by stewards over a horse returning a positive to a diuretic in a raceday sample.
AAP Racing Editor Caryl Williamson dies
AAP's Caryl Williamson, Australia's first and only woman to head a media organisation's horse racing coverage, has died peacefully at home aged 67.
Changes to Vic jumps and highweight races
Segregation difficulties for flat and jumps jockeys has forced Racing Victoria into programming changes at some country venues.
Directions hearing date set in Melham case
The Victorian Racing Tribunal has scheduled a directions hearing in regards to the charges against jockey Ben Melham for betting breaches.
Heavy track expected for Sandown racing
The meeting at Sandown is set to go ahead with the track rated a Heavy (9) on race eve after more than 70mm of rain.
Flemington Finals Day conditions changed
Victorian racing officials have announced changes to some race conditions during winter, with all Flemington Finals Day races to be Quality handicaps.
RV want Melham hearing as soon as possible
Racing Victoria's head of integrity Jamie Stier says they will ask the Victorian Racing Tribunal to hear charges against jockey Ben Melham as early as...
Ben Melham charged with betting offences
Multiple Group One-winning jockey Ben Melham has charged with betting offences against the rules of racing.
Jockey Jye McNeil suspended at Flemington
Jockey Jye McNeil has been suspended for careless riding at Flemington while the Ciaron Maher and David Eustace stable has received another fine.
Kylie Vella charged over anti-inflammatory
Trainer Kylie Vella has been charged over Admiral's Joker returning a race day sample which contained a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory.
Swan Hill carnival reduced to single day
The popular winter racing carnival at Swan Hill has become the latest casualty of the coronavirus epidemic.
Time on RV’s side to decide spring future
Racing Victoria has begun looking at the broader spring carnival but says there is time before final decisions need to be made.
MVRC to explore a night-time Cox Plate
Running the 100th Cox Plate at The Valley under lights is one option the Moonee Valley Racing Club committee will explore.
Vic jockeys in green light for jumpouts
Having been segregated from other jockeys in Victoria, Racing Victoria will allow a group of 21 jockeys to resume riding jumpouts to help build their...
Ideas Man to undergo check before Showdown
The Ciaron Maher and David Eustace-trained Ideas Man needs to pass a Racing Victoria vet check before running in The Showdown.
Internationals long odds for spring: RV
Racing Victoria international scout Paul Bloodworth is optimistic some overseas horses will compete at the spring carnival but he admits it is a long shot.
RV responds to fears over Warrnambool
Racing Victoria has moved to allay doubts about the ability to hold a race meeting at Warrnambool amid strict biosecurity protocols.
Cobalt bans for father-daughter trainers
Stawell-based trainers Terry and Karina O'Sullivan have had their disqualification terms increased by the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal.