From the Minister for Racing

The Hon Dr Denis Napthine MLA

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Picnic racing receives $42,000 boost from Coalition

Monday, 21 May 2012

Twelve picnic racing venues will share in a joint Victorian Coalition Government and racing industry investment of $42,000 to improve safety and racecourse infrastructure.

Coalition funds plan for growth at Seymour racetrack

Thursday, 17 May 2012

A major study investigating jobs growth and economic opportunities in the Seymour region through the thoroughbred industry was announced today by Minister for Racing Denis Napthine.

Coalition delivers Australian first at Tabcorp Park

Tuesday, 15 May 2012

A $37,000 investment at Tabcorp Park in Melton will bring maximum exposure and increased innovation to Victorian harness racing, Minister for Racing Denis Napthine said today.

$3.2 million overhaul for Ballarat greyhound racing

Tuesday, 15 May 2012

Greyhound racing in Ballarat will be transformed with a $3.2 million grandstand and track redevelopment announced today by Minister for Racing Denis Napthine.

Country racing on a winning streak

Wednesday, 09 May 2012

Country racing is on a winning streak with more than $200,000 in funding pledged by the Victorian Coalition Government to assist seven country race clubs to improve their racecourse infrastructure.

Miata to help deliver big win, big crowds at Sandown

Wednesday, 09 May 2012

The Victorian Coalition Government and the Sandown Greyhound Racing Club are joining forces to deliver record crowds at the Club‟s two-day autumn greyhound racing carnival later this month.

Warrnambool racing carnival a resounding success

Thursday, 03 May 2012

Bigger crowds, increased TAB turnover and a fantastic display of horsemanship by jockey Steven Pateman has capped off a memorable Warrnambool May Racing Carnival, Minister for Racing and Member for South West Coast Denis Napthine said today.

Future revealed for TAB’s retail network

Monday, 30 Apr 2012

A multi-million dollar refurbishment of TAB retail outlets has been revealed to the public today with the re-opening of Tabcorp's flagship store in Bourke Street.

Massive crowd increases at country harness meets

Thursday, 26 Apr 2012

A major surge in attendances during harness racing's Country Cups Carnival points to the sport's revival at a grassroots level.

Racing Minister thanks Greyhound Racing Victoria CEO for years of service

Thursday, 19 Apr 2012

Minister for Racing Denis Napthine today congratulated outgoing Greyhound Racing Victoria (GRV) Chief Executive Officer John Stephens on his long and dedicated service to the Victorian greyhound industry.

Victoria reaps the rewards of bumper Spring Carnival

Tuesday, 17 Apr 2012

Victoria has emerged as the big winner from the Spring Racing Carnival with Minister for Racing Denis Napthine today revealing that the world-renowned event delivered more than $578 million for the state in 2011, an 8.4 per cent increase on the...

$1 million gold bonanza for Bendigo

Sunday, 18 Mar 2012

Bendigo's newest major event, the Golden Mile Raceday, is set to become even bigger from next year with a major boost in prize money.

$150,000 funding for safe racing surface at Mornington

Friday, 16 Mar 2012

Mornington racecourse will be the recipient of a joint Victorian Coalition Government and racing industry investment to carry out major drainage works and make sure a safe racing surface is provided to horses and jockeys.

Coalition returns racing to Boort after seven year absence

Friday, 16 Mar 2012

The big day has finally arrived for the small community of Boort, with the return of harness racing on Sunday after an absence of seven years.

Funding fix for country racing icon

Friday, 16 Mar 2012

The iconic country racetrack at Hanging Rock will receive funding to fix up its drainage system after disaster was narrowly averted at the traditional New Year's Day race meeting.

Bendigo greyhounds racing ahead with a $4 million investment

Friday, 16 Mar 2012

A stunning multi-million dollar greyhound racing development at Bendigo is officially up and running.

Cranbourne lights up with racing industry set to benefit from more international exposure

Friday, 09 Mar 2012

Minister for Racing Denis Napthine has flicked the switch on night racing at Cranbourne following a $6.7 million investment to light up the racecourse and see Victorian racing expand in overseas markets.

Napthine backs a winner at Stawell racecourse

Thursday, 08 Mar 2012

Enhanced safety and a superb view will soon become signature features at Stawell Racecourse thanks to improvements planned for the mounting yard.

Funds bring cool change to Maryborough harness

Thursday, 08 Mar 2012

A $76,000 investment at Maryborough Harness Racing Club is set to make the venue more appealing and comfortable for patrons in addition to improving raceday operations Minister for Racing Denis Napthine said today.

Ballarat races to put on a show for local tradespeople

Thursday, 08 Mar 2012

Ballarat tradespeople can lay down their tools and unwind at the racetrack on Easter Eve with the Victorian Coalition Government and the Ballarat Turf Club joining together to launch the Tradies Raceday event to be held on Thursday 5 April.