Premier of Victoria and Minister for Racing Denis Napthine today paid tribute to Victoria’s own world champion Black Caviar following the announcement of her retirement.

Premier and Minister for Racing Denis Napthine has today announced the re-appointment of Dr Ken Latta as Chair of Harness Racing Victoria (HRV) for a further three-year term.

A $1.3 million works package will provide a massive boost to Ballarat’s Dowling Forest racecourse with significant safety and quality upgrades announced for the racing surface.

Premier and Minister for Racing Denis Napthine has today announced the completion of a $700,000 major upgrade to the Geelong racecourse, including new horse stalls, safety improvements, hospitality facilities and a new television broadcasting studio.

Premier and Minister for Racing Denis Napthine today joined Racing Victoria to release the 2012 Spring Racing Carnival Economic Impact Study which shows the racing carnival generated more than $620 million for the Victorian economy.

The Cranbourne Racing Centre is set for a $3.6 million makeover with Premier and Minister for Racing Denis Napthine today announcing a major grandstand upgrade and the development of a large-scale function centre for the Casey community.

Bray Raceway’s facelift is set to be revealed for the first time when harness racing resumes at Ballarat’s Night @ the Trots race meeting this evening.

International sprinting legend Asafa Powell is set to grace Sandown race track on Easter Thursday evening, 28 March.

The Victorian Coalition Government will help celebrate a world champion this week when Black Caviar runs what could be her last race in Victoria.

Celebrating Bendigo will be the theme of this Saturday’s Yalumba Golden Mile raceday at Bendigo racecourse, the richest day of racing in country Victoria.

The Victorian Coalition Government will introduce tough new match fixing legislation to Parliament this week in order to protect the integrity of the state’s multi-billion dollar sporting industry, Premier Ted Baillieu announced today.

Victoria’s world leading equine businesses are making an impact in Dubai with the United Arab Emirates embracing our major racing events, bloodstock, as well as horse products and expertise as part of the Victorian Coalition Government’s Super Trade Mission.

Melbourne, home of the world famous Spring Racing Carnival and champion mare Black Caviar, is this week hosting the Australian Racing Conference for the first time.

An internationally acclaimed jockey coach has been engaged to build on safety measures in Victorian jumps racing.

Flemington Racecourse is set to cheer on Black Caviar as she returns to racing in the Lightning Stakes tomorrow, with Minister for Racing Denis Napthine announcing a $70,000 package to help celebrate the occasion.

The Victorian Coalition Government is helping support the Go the Pink Dog series of greyhound races and raise funds for the McGrath Foundation, which funds breast care nurses across Australia.

Minister for Racing Denis Napthine last night congratulated an outstanding line-up of greyhounds and connections that were recognised at the 2012 Victorian Greyhound Industry Awards held at Crown Palladium.

The Victorian Coalition Government welcomes the release of the report by the Racing Integrity Commissioner relating to his Own Motion Inquiry into Race Fixing, Minister for Racing Denis Napthine said today.

One of Australia’s trotting legends will soon have a special place at Shepparton’s Quest Racing Complex with the official opening of the ‘Sundons Gift’ spectator deck.