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Thoroughbred racing in South Australia will benefit from a return to pre-COVID prizemoney levels in a series of funding decisions announced on Tuesday by the Board of Thoroughbred Racing South Australia - metropolitan non-maiden increases to $52,250

Racing Victoria is continuing its long-standing association with Equestrian Victoria by extending its Off The Track naming rights sponsorship in 2021

Racing Victoria on Sunday advised of changes to the biosecurity protocols in place in Victoria - face mask protocols and RV, Country Racing Victoria and the Metropolitan Clubs will be discussing the announcement with the Government over the coming days regarding larger gatherings of public events

Racing Victoria stewards' report from the Ballarat Tyrf Club's meeting at Ballarat on Saturday - Billy Egan suspended for whip use from November 22nd to 29th - Luke Currie suspended for careless riding for 11 meetings from November 28th to December 8th

Racing NSW stewards' report from the Illawarra Turf Club's meeting on Saturday - apprentice Brock Ryan on Monegal suspended fro whip use from November 29th to December 6th - inquiry adjourned into Nash Rawiller's handling of Greek Hero

Racing NSW stewards' report from the Gosford Race Club's meeting at Gosford on Saturday - jockey Andrew Banks suspended for whip use from November 29th to December 6th

With temperatures at Swan Hill forecast to reach 41 degrees on Sunday Racing Victoria (RV) has advised that the race meeting scheduled at Swan Hill Jockey Club has been abandoned and rescheduled to Wednesday

The Victoria Racing Club formally farewelled its Chairman Amanda Elliott at a VRC Board meeting on Friday.

Racing Victoria has advised of changes to the biosecurity protocols in place in Victoria - travel between Victoria and NSW allowed - SA licensed and/or registered person travelling to Victoria from South Australia must quarantine for 14 days

New Zealand Thoroughbred Racing is currently seeking consultation from industry participants and other interested parties regarding potential changes to the whip rules

Racing Victoria Stewards have issued a charge against jockey Noel Callow following an inquiry into his ride on Grand Pope at Benalla on Friday 25 September 2020 - charge under AR 129(2) - failing to ensure the rider’s horse is given full opportunity to win or to obtain the best possible place in the field