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Noorilim realises $1.1m for 'Special' filly on strong opening day of Premier

5th Mar 2023

The most expensive filly ever sold at Oaklands – and the equal-second highest priced yearling overall – topped a strong opening day of the 2023 Premier Yearling Sale.

Record VOBIS Prizemoney in 2015-16

13th Jul 2015

Racing Victoria (RV) announced the expansion of the lucrative VOBIS Gold Premier Race Series with an additional two feature races lifting prizemoney and bonuses to a record $2.36 million for the 2015-16 racing season.

$16.5 million Prizemoney Increase

4th Jun 2015

Racing Victoria has today announced a $16.5 million prizemoney increase for the 2015-16 racing season with country racing and first time winners amongst the major beneficiaries.

Record $19.4 million VOBIS program

25th Jun 2014

Record prizemoney and bonuses will be on offer across Super VOBIS and VOBIS Gold for the 2014-15 racing season

Report reveals impact of racing in Victoria

13th May 2014

Size and Scope report demonstrates the economic and social impact of the Victorian thoroughbred racing industry

Record female participation celebrated

7th Mar 2014

Racing Victoria (RV) is celebrating the increasing engagement, contribution and achievements of women in the thoroughbred racing industry ahead of tomorrow’s International Women’s Day.

2012-13 Victorian Race Dates

20th Mar 2012

Racing Victoria (RV) has today released the framework for its 2012-13 racing calendar which will feature 576 race meetings across the state from 1 August to 31 July.

Peter McGauran Joins Racing NSW

5th Jan 2012

Racing NSW’s Chief Executive, Peter V’landys, has announced the appointment of Peter McGauran to the position of Director of Strategy, Marketing and Public Affairs.

Mixed Feelings Over Court Judgement

16th Jun 2010

The NSW racing industry had had a win/loss result in today's Federal Court judgement on challenges by wagering operators to the controversial race fields legislation and fees that must be paid to Racing NSW.

Bickham Only Part Of The Big Picture

25th May 2010

Halting the proposed Bickham coal mine near Murrurundi is only the first step in achieving sustainable long-term land management across the Upper Hunter Valley of NSW.