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Racing in Victoria

Victoria has a vibrant racing industry that includes thoroughbred and harness racing (horses) and greyhound racing (dogs).

Victorian racing is generally acknowledged to be the strongest in Australia based on criteria such as:

• the financial returns to owners
• the numbers of races
• the number of licensed participants.

The Victorian racing industry contributes over $2 billion to the local economy and employs over 64,000 people in more than 30,000 equivalent full-time positions. Most of these positions are filled by young people and the majority are based in regional Victoria.

This section contains information for people involved in Victoria’s racing industry. It includes:

• government racing and betting legislation
• permits and licences
• reports on racing.