Vic Premier happy for racing to continue
Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews says social-distancing measures have allowed racing to continue when other sports have been suspended.
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RV starts action plan on spring carnival
Having worked to a set of strict protocols and biosecurity measures due to coronavirus, Racing Victoria is looking towards how the spring carnival may shape...
Rain forces date change to Benalla meeting
A heavy track with surface water on it and no suitable transfer options has resulted in the Benalla race meeting being held over.
Warrnambool carnival reduced to two days
One meeting for jumps racing and one on the Flat will be the new look for the Warrnambool carnival after a reduction from three days...
Vic field sizes capped to reduce numbers
In a bid to reduce numbers on racetracks and keep social distancing measures, Racing Victoria has decided to restrict the maximum size of race fields.
Racing Victoria could help participants for 12 months
Racing Victoria says it has the reserves to support industry participants for up to a year if it also has the backing of the state...
RV reduces prize money, stands down staff
Racing Victoria has announced reductions in prize money contributions and has stood down staff.
Lindsay Park Guineas runners disqualified
Two horses from the Lindsay Park stable were wrongly saddled in the Listed Bendigo Guineas and have been disqualified from the race.
Zahra relaxed before coronavirus result
Mark Zahra spent the day watching Netflix and playing X-Box awaiting the news of a COVID-19 test which produced a negative result allowing racing to...
Vic enhances horse movement protocols
Interstate movement of horses will be subject to stricter conditions in response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Racing on tenterhooks over COVID-19 test
Australian racing is still on tenterhooks waiting to get the go-ahead to continue with the result of a coronavirus test on a jockey unknown.
Vic racing still waiting for test result
Racing authorities are still waiting for results of a coronavirus test on a jockey who unknowingly flew on a commercial flight with an infected passenger.
RV awaiting COVID-19 jockey test result
The coronavirus test on jockey Mark Zahra is in the queue with Racing Victoria awaiting the result to see if racing can resume.
Two NSW riders’ COVID-19 tests negative
Two Sydney jockeys have returned negative tests to COVID-19 after fears a fellow rider may have been exposed.
Racing on hold pending COVID-19 testing
Racing in four states has been suspended pending the results of COVID-19 tests on a licensed person who travelled on a commercial flight with someone...
Vic racing figure tested for coronavirus
Victorian racing has been suspended with a licensed person being tested for COVID-19 after catching the same flight as someone who is positive to coronavirus.
Victorian racing suspended
Victorian racing has been suspended with a licensed person being tested for COVID-19 after flying on the same plane as someone who is positive to...
NSW-Vic border trainers weigh up options
Racehorse trainers with stables on the Victoria and NSW border have been thrown a new curve ball by the latest COVID-19 travelling protocols.
Distance forces Mildura meeting transfer
The coronavirus crisis has forced Racing Victoria to transfer a race meeting as the governing body introduces new restrictions.
New biosecurity measures in Vic/NSW
Further protocols have been introduced in NSW and Victoria as the multi-billion dollar industry tries to stay afloat.
No official race trials in Vic
Racing Victoria has extended protocols to help stop the spread of coronavirus by cancelling race trials and restricting jump-outs to local horses.
Crowd-free racing continues in Australia
The multi-billion dollar racing industry is set to continue in Australia under strict biosecurity conditions and without public attendance.
Vic and NSW return options for Gailo Chop
Gailo Chop has been entered for races at Bendigo and Rosehill with trainer Matthew Williams looking at both options.
Racing and training continue in Victoria
After initial uncertainty, racing and training in Victoria has been given the tick of approval to continue by Racing Victoria.
Big entries for Rosehill races
More than 170 horses have been entered for the nine-race meeting scheduled for Rosehill as racing authorities strive to keep the sport going.