A bright and big new lounge facility is to be constructed at Caulfield Racecourse to greatly encourage racehorse ownership and help grow the racing industry.

Two new members with extensive industry experience and major events expertise have been appointed to the Board of Harness Racing Victoria (HRV).

The strength of Victorian racing was displayed at the Australian Racehorse of the Year Awards with Victorian bred or trained horses taking out four of the seven awards.

The Victorian racing industry, a critical part of the state's economy, will be strengthened following the successful passage of key racing legislation through the Parliament of Victoria.

Jockey rooms at five country racing clubs are set for a $235,000 makeover with the Victorian Coalition Government and the racing industry focusing on upgrading facilities for the growing band of female jockeys.

Race-goers will have the chance to appreciate a great day's horseracing while enjoying a display of hundreds of classic Holden vehicles at the 'Horses and Horsepower' Gold Nugget race meeting on Sunday 23 September 2012.

New horse stalls will improve safety for horses, trainers and strappers at Burrumbeet Racecourse with the Victorian Coalition Government today announcing a $20,000 works package to replace the club's existing stalls which have been in place for more than 50 years.

Minister for Racing Denis Napthine today visited the Ballarat greyhound track to inspect progress on the $3.2 million redevelopment which will transform the grandstand and track into a world-class greyhound racing centre.

The region's hard working emergency services volunteers will be recognised with free entry to a Bendigo raceday in the lead up to Christmas this year in a joint initiative supported by the Victorian Coalition Government and Bendigo Jockey Club.

Attendees at the Bendigo Harness Racing Club's Anniversary Cup will have the chance to 'own' a horse for a race as part of a range of attractions and activities on offer during the special race meeting in a joint initiative supported by the club and the Victorian Coalition Government.

A massive million-dollar super screen will be installed at Moonee Valley just in time to amplify the thrills of the 2012 Cox Plate Carnival with Minister for Racing Denis Napthine announcing the project today.

Horsham racecourse will receive a key upgrade to its irrigation system to help produce top quality racing surfaces throughout the spring and summer.

A new brand for Victoria's TAB retail network was unveiled today and will be rolled out across the state in time for the Spring Racing Carnival.

Pakenham Racing Club has taken out the prestigious Country Racing Club of the Year Award, last night at the 2011/12 Country Racing Victoria Awards.

Minister for Racing Denis Napthine today welcomed the decision by the independent Racing Integrity Commissioner to conduct an Own Motion Inquiry into recent race fixing allegations.

Minister for Racing Denis Napthine congratulated Country Fire Authority (CFA) volunteers as they graduated from the Darley Volunteer Fire Brigades Victoria Leadership Scholarship Program at Darley Australasia's thoroughbred stud in Seymour today.

In a major coup for Ballarat, the inaugural bonus race of Victorian racing's rich new breeding incentive scheme is to be held at the regional city's Dowling Forest Racecourse.

Minister for Racing Denis Napthine has announced a phenomenal 1,420 yearlings have been signed up to Victoria's new VOBIS Gold scheme.

Picnic racing clubs are being urged to apply for grants from the Victorian Coalition Government to improve their facilities with Minister for Racing Denis Napthine today announcing the opening of a new funding round.

Country racecourses across the state are better equipped thanks to a $300,000 investment in new infrastructure by the Victorian Coalition Government and the racing industry.