Racing Victoria Limited, as the governing principal racing authority, has responsibilities to develop, encourage, promote and manage the conduct of
Thoroughbred horse racing
Thoroughbred racing is a sport and industry involving the racing of Thoroughbred horses. It is governed by different national bodies. There are two forms of the sport – flat racing and jump racing, the latter known as National Hunt racing in ...
in the State of
Victoria, Australia
Victoria is a state in southeastern Australia. It is the second-smallest state with a land area of , the second most populated state (after New South Wales) with a population of over 6.5 million, and the most densely populated state in ...
. It assumed this responsibility, from the
Victoria Racing Club, on 19 December 2001.
It was established with the support of Country Racing Victoria,
Melbourne Racing Club
The Melbourne Racing Club (MRC) is one of three metropolitan horse racing clubs in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. It began life as the Victoria Amateur Turf Club, in 1875 with Mr. E.C. Moore as the club's first Secretary. The Dowling Forest Race ...
,
Moonee Valley Racing Club,
Victoria Racing Club, other racing industry bodies, and the Victorian State Government.
Racing Victoria represents the Victorian Thoroughbred industry in dealings with bodies such as the
Australian Racing Board, and is responsible for the marketing of Victorian Thoroughbred racing.
The constitutional objectives of Racing Victoria include:
*Ensuring that race meetings are managed and conducted to the highest integrity.
*Management of revenues, costs, assets and liabilities to optimise economic benefits for Victoria.
*Meeting its social obligations by encouraging responsible wagering and gaming.
*Exercising its powers to ensure public confidence and independence from any improper external influence.
References
External links
RVL websiteCRV website
Horse racing organisations in Australia
Sports governing bodies in Victoria (Australia)
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