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 1. Responsible Gambling Awareness WeekThe Victorian Racing Industry will join forces this week in support of the eighth annual Responsible Gambling Awareness Week which commences on Monday May 20.
(20 May 2013)
2. YPR Appoints New DirectorYoung Professionals in Racing has appointed a new director to its board, welcoming industry journalist Brent Zerafa. (15 May 2013)
3. TRSA Increases Capital ExpenditureStronger than anticipated financial results have enabled the Board of Thoroughbred Racing SA to announce significant increases in capital expenditure budgets.
(9 May 2013)
4. Increased Testing For Winter CarnivalIn a bid to further improve the integrity in Queensland racing, the Queensland Government Racing Science Centre has made a commitment to Racing Queensland to provide additional services throughout the Queensland Winter Racing Carnival and the Queensland Harness Racing Winter Carnival. (4 May 2013)
5. Big Entries For Winter Carnival FeaturesGroup racing at the Queensland Winter Racing Carnival looks set to reach new heights following confirmation of first late nominations for the Group 1 races, headlined by the AAMI Stradbroke Handicap. (4 May 2013)
6. Dave Heywood’s on a Wing and a PrayerLocal trainer Dave Heywood is hopeful a couple of awkward barriers don?t get in the way of the celebrations during this week?s Wagga Gold Cup Carnival. (30 April 2013)
7. Search Begins For Queensland Chief ExecutiveRacing Queensland has launched a national search for its inaugural Chief Executive Officer with leading, Brisbane-based executive recruitment firm Eden Ritchie Recruitment.
(30 April 2013)
8. NZTR Reviews Black Type RacingNZ Thoroughbred Racing has appointed a four person independent panel to undertake a review of the current pattern and performance of black type racing in New Zealand with particular focus on Group 1 and 2 race events. (29 April 2013)
9. $3.2 million For Sandown Track UpgradeMelbourne's Sandown racecourse will get a $3.2 million track upgrade in the next 12 months. (22 April 2013)
10. New Rails For South Australian TracksThoroughbred Racing SA has announced the staged introduction of plastic running rails in South Australia. (20 April 2013)
11. Racing Queensland Management AppointmentRacing Queensland Limited has announced that following an extensive recruitment process Mark Sweeney will soon commence in the role of Thoroughbred Racing Manager. (19 April 2013)
12. Return To Royal Randwick Video Feature ATC video coverage of David Jones Australian Derby Day. (18 April 2013)
13. Punters Day At RandwickRacing returns to Royal Randwick this Saturday for BMW Doncaster Day featuring the G1 $2m BMW Doncaster Mile which for the first time in the race’s rich 148-year history will be broadcast live to Hong Kong.
(18 April 2013)
14. Think Pink At CaulfieldPatrons at Caulfield on Saturday are set to be tickled pink as the Melbourne Racing Club hosts 7-Eleven Pink Ribbon Cup Day for the ninth consecutive year. (18 April 2013)
15. Proposed Queensland Owner/Trainer ContractQROA president Kerrina King has held an urgent meeting with Racing Queensland chairman Kevin Dixon to discuss the proposed mandatory racing contract between trainers and owners announced by the ATA in the April Racing Queensland Magazine. (16 April 2013)
16. Doncaster Live To Hong KongAustralian racing has secured another big win in the global racing market with confirmation that Saturday’s BMW Doncaster Mile at Royal Randwick will be beamed into Hong Kong.
(15 April 2013)
17. Thoroughbred R&D Levy proposal out for discussionAll Thoroughbred breeders are being encouraged to attend levy seminars scheduled across Australia in May and June this year, at which a proposed statutory R&D levy will be presented for discussion.
(11 April 2013)
18. Stradbroke First Prize Rises To $1 million Racing Queensland Limited has announced that an additional $360,000 has been added to the winner’s prize for the 2013 AAMI Stradbroke Handicap, the pinnacle of the Queensland Winter Racing Carnival. (10 April 2013)
19. TAB Offers Black Caviar MementoBlack Caviar is heading to Sydney this week for the TJ Smith Stakes and to celebrate the occasion, TAB is going the extra distance to help punters ensure the memory will last a lifetime. (10 April 2013)
20. Racing NSW Handicappers Now On TwitterAnyone with burning questions regarding the handicapping of horses or race conditions can now have them answered directly by the experts. (10 April 2013)
21. Racing Victoria Increases Integrity PowersRacing Victoria’desire to maintain its position as a national leader in sports integrity has been affirmed through further enhancements to its integrity program.
(8 April 2013)
22. Spring Carnival Economic StudyVictorian Premier and Minister for Racing Denis Napthine released the 2012 Spring Racing Carnival Economic Impact Study which shows the racing carnival generated more than $620 million for the Victorian economy. (6 April 2013)
23. BTC Cup At Eagle FarmNext month's Group One BTC Cup has been moved from Doomben to Eagle Farm in the event of Black Caviar running in the weight-for-age race.
(6 April 2013)
24. Racing NSW Plan To Improve Training FacilitiesRacing NSW and the NSW Trainers Association (NSWTA) today announced that the two bodies will work more closely together to improve racing and training facilities at racecourses throughout New South Wales. (4 April 2013)
25. NZ Chief Handicapper Dean Nowell RetiresNew Zealand Thoroughbred Racing’s chief handicapper Dean Nowell will retire on July 31. (2 April 2013)
26. Tammin Sursok Slipper AmbassdorSaturday April 6 marks Australia’s richest day of racing as the best go head to head for an opportunity to win a share in the $7.5 million in prize money on Tooheys New Golden Slipper Day at Rosehill Gardens. (1 April 2013)
27. Detectives Join Compliance Assurance TeamRacing Victoria has announced the bolstering of its Integrity Department resources with the addition of two former Victoria Police detectives to its Compliance Assurance Team. (31 March 2013)
28. More Ticklets For Derby Day At RandwickThe Australian Turf Club has announced the release of an additional 2500 general admission tickets to the previously sold out David Jones Australian Derby Day at Royal Randwick.
(30 March 2013)
29. 2013 Melbourne Cup TourCommunities across Australia and New Zealand are invited to host one of the world’s most recognised sporting trophies, the iconic Emirates Melbourne Cup, as the Victoria Racing Club calls on all corners of Australasia to host the Cup in their home town. (29 March 2013)
30. Queensland Race Dates 2013/14The 2013/14 race schedule for the three Queensland racing codes has been approved in line with the requirement to present the schedule prior to the end of March each year. (28 March 2013)
31. Racing Queensland Improves Work Cover For JockeysRacing Queensland Limited has announced as part of its operations and commitment to the racing industry, the inclusion of a secondary income to the Workers Compensation Work Cover Policy for jockey and apprentice jockeys. (28 March 2013)
32. Melbourne Cup Qualifying ConditionsThe Victoria Racing Club has announced a range of adjustments to the format and parameters of the race conditions for the 2013 Melbourne Cup, focusing on the ever important race balloting conditions. (28 March 2013)
33. Easter Racing In NSWThere are 14 excellent race meetings in NSW during Easter headed by the M.J. Bale Rosehill Guineas Day on Saturday March 30. (27 March 2013)
34. Caulfield to host Melbourne’s Greatest Ever Easter Egg HuntThe Melbourne Racing Club once again justifies claims as Australia’s most festive club this weekend, playing host to three consecutive meetings across the Easter holiday period. (27 March 2013)
35. Free WIFI Comes Alive On Racecourses In SydneyTablet and smart phone owners will be ecstatic to learn that a fast and easy connection to the internet is now available at Rosehill Gardens Racecourse, in time for the big Easter Saturday Rosehill Guineas meeting and the Tooheys New Golden Slipper the following week. (27 March 2013)
36. Sydney Cup WeightsA total of 70 nominations have been weighted for the 147th running of the $500,000 Schweppes Sydney Cup at Royal Randwick on Saturday, 27 April. (25 March 2013)
37. Black Type Upgrades For 41 RacesThe time honoured Skyline Stakes and the Sweet Embrace Stakes for two-year-olds have been elevated to Group 2 Level. These races are vital lead ups to the Group 1 Golden Slipper and their elevation will significantly enhance the robust two-year-old autumn program. (20 March 2013)
38. Racing Victoria Admits Its ErrorsRacing Victoria has completed its internal review of the circumstances that led to apprentices Jackie Beriman and Damien Thornton being permitted to incorrectly claim allowances at race meetings earlier this month. (20 March 2013)
39. Heavy Horses Race At Eagle FarmEagle Farm will give a new meaning to the term “heavy track” this Saturday, when thoroughbreds give way to a Clydesdale, Percheron and Draft Horse as they battle it out in a 100 metre “sprint” to determine the fastest Heavy Horse in Queensland. (15 March 2013)
40. Sky Racing Viewers SurveySky Racing is giving viewers the opportunity to have their say in the Sky Racing viewers’ survey. (15 March 2013)
41. Cheltenham Festival On Sky RacingRacing broadcaster Sky Racing is bringing the entire 2013 Cheltenham Festival to Australian viewers this week. (13 March 2013)
42. 2013-14 Victorian Race DatesRacing Victoria has released the framework for its 2013-14 racing calendar which will feature 568 race meetings across the state from 1 August to 31 July. (12 March 2013)
43. Queen's Horse To Make Guest Appearance At Warwick FarmCarlton House, owned by Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, will take part in an exhibition gallop after Race 2 on the program this Saturday at Warwick Farm.*
(6 March 2013)
44. Race Fields Fees - Changes In NSWOn 27 February 2013 the NSW Government released details of an amendment to the regulations that govern approvals to use Race Field information. (5 March 2013)
45. Racing NSW Announces Appointments Investigations And Surveillance UnitRacing NSW is pleased to announce the appointment of two leading investigators to head the new Investigations and Surveillance Unit that will complement the work of the Racing NSW Stewards Panel. (4 March 2013)
46. On The Road To The Golden SlipperThe road to the 2013 Tooheys New Golden Slipper will continue this Saturday, 2 March with Patinack Farm Silver Slipper Stakes Day at Rosehill Gardens.
(28 February 2013)
47. Hall Of Fame On SkyIn a first for Sky Racing and the Australian Racing Hall of Fame, the racing broadcaster will bring the ceremony live and exclusively into viewers’ homes this Thursday evening. (20 February 2013)
48. Value For Money At GosfordGosford Race Club will promote a 20/40 raceday on Saturday with the aim of providing value for money for on course patrons.
(19 February 2013)
49. Thoroughbred Rehabilitation Demonstration DayThe Thoroughbred Rehabilitation Program, run in conjunction with Racing NSW and NSW Corrective Services, will be on display on Sunday February 24 at its training headquarters at Canterbury Park Racecourse. (19 February 2013)
50. Inglis Offers To Shout The Bar At CaulfieldBarriers were drawn for Saturday’s Blue Diamond Stakes at a function in the ‘Connections’ Owners’ Pavilion at Caulfield on Tuesday. (19 February 2013)
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