Temporary racetrack closures and a bid to increase field sizes and wagering turnover have led to a suite of changes for the 2025/26 Victorian racing season.
In releasing its fixtures on Tuesday, Racing Victoria (RV) outlined its plan to stage 530 race meetings with the closure of three tracks impacting the schedule.
RV says Moonee Valley’s major redevelopment and infrastructure works planned for Bendigo and Benalla after their Cup meetings have forced 32 fixtures to be reallocated.
Of the 503 meetings next season, 106 will be staged at a metropolitan level, 374 on country racetracks, 17 at country non-TAB venues and 33 at picnic racecourses.
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