10 April 2018
Boost For Ballarat Community Race Days
April 6, 2018
Racegoers at Ballarat are gearing up for a series of community themed race days under a joint investment package of more than $31,000. The first race meeting will pay tribute to emergency services workers with a CFA Day meeting on Sunday 8 April, and the second race meeting on Mother’s Day, Sunday 13 May, will […]
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A Cracking Time At Caulfield Easter Cup
March 29, 2018
Racegoers are set to flock to the Caulfield Racecourse this Saturday, 31 March, for the 2018 Easter Cup. The Andrews Labor Government is providing more than $38,000 to support the event through the Victorian Racing Industry Fund Raceday Attraction Program. The Melbourne Racing Club is contributing almost $50,000. Proceeds from the $5 entry fee will […]
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Racegoers Hop Into Easter At Warracknabeal Cup
March 28, 2018
The 2018 Warracknabeal Cup has received a major funding boost, thanks to support from the Andrews Labor Government. The Labor Government is providing more than $24,000 to support the Cup this Easter Saturday and a further $33,000 for upgrades to the racecourse function centre, through the Victorian Racing Industry Fund. Racegoers heading to the track […]
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Boort’s Big Boost For 2018 Cups Day
March 18, 2018
Racegoers are set to flock to Australia’s oldest continuous trotting club today for the 2018 Boort Cups Day. The Andrews Labor Government is providing more than $8,500 to support the event through the Victorian Racing Industry Fund. The iconic raceday is a major drawcard for harness racing enthusiasts for two feature races, including the Boort […]
Melbourne Dog Café A Paw-fect Chance To Adopt
March 14, 2018
Doggie donuts and puppuchinos will be on offer at Melbourne’s newest dog-friendly café to promote the adoption of retired racing greyhounds. The Greyhound Adoption Program (GAP) Café – officially opened in West Melbourne today – aims to improve animal welfare in the racing industry by driving up the number of rehomed dogs. The Andrews Labor […]
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Get Back To Birchip For The Long Weekend
March 9, 2018
Birchip is set for back to back success this weekend when harness racing returns for the second year running thanks to a joint investment of almost $18,000 supported by the Andrews Labor Government. The Labor Government is providing almost $9,000 through the Victorian Racing Industry Fund Raceday Attraction Program to support the Back to Birchip […]
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Horsham Cup First Past The Post This March
March 9, 2018
Horsham Greyhound Racing Club is gearing up to host its feature event of the year with the Group Two Horsham Cup this Saturday, 10 March. The Andrews Labor Government is contributing almost $11,500 through the Victorian Racing Industry Fund to the event at the new and improved racetrack at the Horsham Showgrounds. The Horsham Greyhound […]
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Racegoers Graze Through The Weekend At Flemington
March 9, 2018
Racegoers will be treated to the best food, wine and racing that Victoria has to offer this weekend when they head to Flemington for Super Saturday, featuring the 2018 Grazing Trail & Cellar Door. On the eve of the Melbourne Food & Wine Festival, the Saturday 10 March race meeting will include 50 stalls of […]
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Major Upgrades Unveiled At Wangaratta Turf Club
March 4, 2018
The Andrews Labor Government today unveiled the new racecourse entrance and one of two 18-box stable blocks recently completed as part of a major upgrade at the Wangaratta Turf Club. Minister for Racing Martin Pakula and Member for Northern Victoria Jaclyn Symes today attended the Wangaratta Cup Day, 4 March, to inspect the progress of […]
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Racegoers To Harness Action At Cranbourne Pacing Cup
March 1, 2018
Racegoers are set to flock to the 2018 Cranbourne Pacing Cup this Saturday night, 3 March, thanks to a funding boost from the Andrews Labor Government. The Labor Government is providing more than $3,700 though the Victorian Racing Industry Fund for the event, and the Cranbourne Harness Racing Club is matching the contribution dollar for […]
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