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	Victoria Racing Club - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		A legacy passed from the Victoria Turf Club was the annual “race that stops a nation”, the Melbourne Cup, which was first contested in 1861.
		From its foundation in 1864 until 2001 the Victoria Racing Club was the responsible authority for the conduct of thoroughbred racing in the State of Victoria, Australia.
		Much of the early success of the VRC is attributed to the administration of the first Secretary of the club, Robert C. Bagot and his successor Henry Byron Moore.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Victoria_Racing_Club (285 words)

	Melbourne Cup - LearnThis.Info Enclyclopedia (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		The race is held at Flemington Racecourse by the Victoria Racing Club.
		Race day in Melbourne is a public holiday, and around the country, a large majority of people gamble on the race, either through direct betting or participating in cup "sweeps".
		The race has undergone several alterations over the past decade, the most visible being the arrival of many foreign horses to contest the race (notwithstanding the many winners from New Zealand including the famous Phar Lap) in the last decade.
	encyclopedia.learnthis.info /m/me/melbourne_cup.html (536 words)

	Melbourne Cup - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		This reduced the distance by 61ft 6in, and Rain Lover's 1968 race record of 3min.19.1sec was accordingly adjusted to 3min.17.9sec.
		A crowd of 4000 watched the race, although it has been suggested this was less than expected because of news reaching Melbourne of the death of explorers Burke and Wills.
		In Melbourne and surrounding areas, the race day is a public holiday, but around the country a majority of people watch the race on television and gamble, either through direct betting or participating in workplace cup "sweeps".
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Melbourne_Cup (1046 words)

	Flemington Racecourse - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Flemington Racecourse is a major horse racing venue located in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
		The course was originally leased to the Victoria Turf Club in 1848, which merged with the Victoria Jockey Club in 1864 to form the Victoria Racing Club.
		In 1871 the Victoria Racing Club Act was passed, giving the VRC legal control over Flemington Racecourse.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Flemington_Racecourse (437 words)

	Victoria Racing Club -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		A legacy passed from the Victoria Turf Club was the annual “race that stops a nation”, the (Click link for more info and facts about Melbourne Cup) Melbourne Cup, which was first contested in 1861.
		In 1871 the Victorian Government appointed the VRC as trustees of a site of 352 acres of Crown Land, next to the (Click link for more info and facts about Maribyrnong River) Maribyrnong River, which became known as (Click link for more info and facts about Flemington Racecourse) Flemington Racecourse.
		The Victoria Racing Club hosts four race meetings at Flemington during the (Click link for more info and facts about Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival) Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/v/vi/victoria_racing_club.htm (284 words)

	News (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Being the first official racing event for Spring, the delicious two course lunch featured the finest food and wine and was accompanied by a smorgasbord of VIP guests and special announcements.
		Victoria Racing Club Chief Executive Dale Monteith today announced a strategy designed to achieve the VRC's objective for increased levels of participation by northern hemisphere trained horses during the 2005 Melbourne Cup Carnival, based on changes to the conditions of the Group 1 Emirates Stakes (1600m).
		Victoria Racing Club (VRC) Chief Executive Dale Monteith said today customer comfort would continue to be the Club’s priority as the VRC begins a thorough review of another highly successful Melbourne Cup Carnival.
	melbournecup.com /cpa/htm/htm_flemington_news.asp?page_id=228 (1259 words)

	The Flemington and Kensington Community Website
		The first racing club was the Port Phillip Turf Club, but the course was then leased to the Victoria Turf Club in 1848.
		Meanwhile, in 1864, the Victoria Turf Club merged with the Victoria Jockey Club to form the Victoria Racing Club.
		With the passing of the Victoria Racing Club Act in 1871 the VRC got state approval to legally control Flemington Racecourse.
	home.vicnet.net.au /~flemweb/localhistory_racecourse.html (702 words)

	RESEARCH NOTE
		Grimm is a member of the Thoroughbred Club of America and was named the Philanthropist of the Year in 1998 in the State of Kentucky by the National Philanthropic Association of America.
		Shoop is also vice-chairman of the Kentucky Racing Commission, finance chairman of the Kentucky Democratic Party and a founder and director of Georgetown Bank and Trust, which is part of the Premiere Financial Group.
		Lechte is also an executive member of the Thoroughbred Club of Australia, Moonee Valley Racing Club and the Victoria Club, and a member of Victoria Racing Club and the Victoria Amateur Turf Club.
	www.investrend.com /researchNOTES/snmmnotes7.htm (572 words)

	AAP and Racing and Sports Home (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Monday, 1 November 2004: Racing Victoria Limited today announced the appointment of the new RVL Board, which will take effect following the conclusion of the Annual General Meeting on 2 December, 2004.
		Appointment Panel, five nominated by RVL’s Shareholder Members (Moonee Valley Racing Club, Melbourne Racing Club, Victoria Racing Club — one nominee each and Country Racing Victoria — two nominees) and finally, the Chief Executive Officer, appointed by the RVL Board.
		Along with her significant high-level business experience, Ms Kelsall brings a long-standing interest in racing and having grown up in regional Victoria, many years of attendance at country racemeetings.
	www.aapracingandsports.com.au /racing/pressroom.asp?NID=51306 (595 words)

	Victoria Racing Club (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		The Victorian racing industry can proudly boast that it employs in excess of 30,000 people and is Victoria's third largest industry.
		Within Australia, the Victoria Racing Club (VRC) has been operating as the premier racing club for the past 140 years.
		Whilst the Club demographics are skewed slightly towards higher net worth individuals and middle-upper level management, thoroughbred racing in Australia has a very broad appeal across many socio economic groups.
	www.melbournecup.com /cpa/htm/htm_flemington_content_full.asp?content_id=92 (362 words)

	Thoroughbred Times: Today's News (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Despite cries from various horsemen to shorten the Victoria Derby (Aus-G1), Victoria Racing Club Chairman Rod Fitzroy said the Australian classic would continue to be contested at the current 2,500 meters (about 1 9/16 miles).
		Racing Victoria chief handicapper Jim Bowler, along with several trainers and breeders, proposed the race be shortened to 2,000 meters (about 1 1/4 miles) in order to lessen the strain on horses early in their three-year-old season.
		The issue gained greater steam after Kempinsky, runner-up in last year’s Victoria Derby, suffered a severe leg injury during the race, an issue that prompted Fitzroy to consult with Dr. John McCaffery, Racing Victoria director of veterinary services.
	www.thoroughbredtimes.com /todaysnews/newsview.asp?recno=41029&subsec=3 (209 words)

	BigPond Sport - Horse Racing
		The Singapore Turf Club and Australia's Victoria Racing Club have announced the formation of a strategic alliance, with details of the partnership unveiled during a historic visit featuring the world-famous 18-carat gold Melbourne Cup trophy appearing in Singapore for the first time.
		The relationship with the Singapore Turf Club is the most recent for the Victoria Racing Club, which has already sealed similar partnerships with The Curragh (Ireland), Ascot (UK), Longchamps, Deauville, Chantilly (France) and Baden Baden (Germany).
		"Racing is a truly international sport and it is wonderful to develop a relationship with the key racing body in Singapore.
	feeds.southeastasianews.net /?rid=59e2e96b8f8b5112&... (424 words)

	Ocean Racing Club of Victoria (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Volunteers are urgently required to assist with on-water and shore based activities of the Volvo Ocean Race Melbourne Stopover.
		There is a booklet version of the Notice of Race which will print to an A5 booklet.
		ORCV is pleased to announce the 2006 Melbourne to Vanuatu Ocean Race.
	www.orcv.org.au (518 words)

	Ocean Racing Club of Victoria - Site Map (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		At 1028 today, the Ocean Racing Club of Victoria received a report that the Hobart bound yacht Affrayed Knot had been dismasted 45 nautical miles (83 km) south of Phillip Island. There were no injuries to the crew of 6.
		The race record of 1 day 23 hours and 15 minutes was safe for another year with the elapsed time for the line honours boat of 2 days, 16 hours, 27 minutes and 10 seconds.
		At the afternoon sked the surprise of the race was unfolding with the 47 foot Prowler sailing down the coast to be neck and neck with the Volvo 60 Indec Merit, having covered 175 miles in the 480 miles race.
	www.orcv.org.au /site_map.php (7953 words)

	Sport Seen - Results & Statistics (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Melbourne's first race meeting was held on March 6 and 7, 1838, less than three years after the first settlers arrived.
		A succession of small clubs conducted the early race meetings at Flemington and it was The Victoria Turf Club which staged the first Melbourne Cup in 1861.
		This race, referred to in Encyclopaedia Britannica as the "greatest all age handicap in the world", has grown from strength to strength since the formation of the Victoria Racing Club and is run on the first Tuesday in November each year.
	www.sport-seen.com /AR/index.php (411 words)

	International Horse Breeding and Racing news updated daily, www.thoroughbrednews.co.nz
		The Singapore Turf Club and Australia’s Victoria Racing Club (VRC) on Thursday announced the formation of a strategic alliance, with details of the partnership unveiled during a historic visit featuring the world-famous 18-carat gold Melbourne Cup trophy appearing in Singapore for the first time.
		Commented Yu Pang Fey, President and Chief Executive, Singapore Turf Club, “The Victoria Racing Club is an innovator in the racing industry and home to the prestigious Melbourne Cup.
		Both Club's are highly committed to excellence in racing and the synergies gained will augur well not only for our respective racing industries but also beyond.
	feeds.southeastasianews.net /?rid=daa05aa53172fc97&... (488 words)

	Tsunami News for Victoria, Malaysia
		With Victoria's attention on the tsunami, holidays and sport, January was the perfect time for the Premier to act.
		At Victoria station, young volunteers collected funds for the tsunami victims in red buckets and the Conran chain of restaurants was donating Â£1 for every...
		Victoria BC native Michael White banged home a Marriott pass in the second period, and Jason White from Stephenville, Newfoundland, wristed home a...
	danger.mongabay.com /earthquake/2004/Victoria.html (2803 words)

	Spring Racing Carnival - Ready, Set ... Go! (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		The 2004 Spring Racing Carnival was also famous for showcasing that the racehorse ownership dream is achievable.
		VRC Crown Oaks winner Hollow Bullet was a $10,000 purchase who was syndicated among a large group of owners.
		RACING VICTORIA LIMITED, 400 Epsom Road, Flemington, VIC 3031.
	www.springracingcarnival.com.au /carnival_info/SRC_fact.htm (336 words)

	Warrnambool Racing Club - where heroes are created (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		The Warrnambool Racing Club are encouraging local businesses to give their female employees a half day holiday on Thursday November 7 to attend their first Oaks Day meeting almost exactly half way to the club's premium event, The May Carnival.
		Oaks Day is very significant to the club as it's a traditional Australian racedate and it is the first time any Victorian country racing club have conducted a TAB meeting in conjunction with The Victoria Racing Club's hugely successful Oaks Day.
		The front lawn of the racecourse will be converted to a large public outdoor enclosure with full dining facilities and a big screen to catch all the racing action, along with Melbourne Marriott Hotel Hats On The Field as an incentive for the ladies to don their favorite lids.
	www.warrnamboolracing.com.au /news/22102002.htm (315 words)

	The Virtual FormGuide - Media Releases - Racing - 22/03/02 Bourke and Chirnside Retire from VRC Committee
		At the Committee Meeting held today Mrs Sally Chirnside and Mr David Bourke CBE announced their intention to retire from the Committee of the Victoria Racing Club effective from 26 April and 23 May 2002 respectively.
		In recognition of their significant contribution to the Club the Committee resolved that both Mr Bourke and Mrs Chirnside be awarded Life Membership of the Victoria Racing Club.
		Having considered its responsibility to ensure that there is a balance of skills and broad expertise on the Committee, the Committee in accord with its Code of Conduct and the Rules of the Club resolved that Mr Paul Leeds be appointed to fill the vacany created by the retirement of Mrs Chirnside.
	www.cyberhorse.com.au /tvf/mediar/0322committee.shtml (322 words)

	AAP and Racing and Sports Home (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		The RVL Board comprises 11 Directors — five of whom are appointed by an appointment panel, five nominated by RVL’s Shareholder Members (Melbourne Racing Club, Moonee Valley Racing Club, Victoria Racing Club — one nominee each and Country Racing Victoria — two nominees) and the Chief Executive Officer, appointed by the RVL Board.
		Mr Hance replaces the previous Moonee Valley Racing Club nominee Mr Geoff Torney.
		Their excellent credentials along with their long-standing interest in racing will prove to be an excellent asset to the RVL Board,” Mr Duff said.
	www.aapracingandsports.com.au /racing/pressroom.asp?NID=53182 (436 words)

	Melbourne Cup 2006 Blog: September 2003
		Godolphin Racing's Mamool won his second consecutive Group 1 race, and the 104th overall win for the stable, with a 1 1/4-length tally over Albanova in the $242,907 Preis von Europa (Ger-G1) at Cologne on Sunday, in preparation for a trip to the Melbourne Cup (Aus-G1) at Flemington on November 4.
		Racing Victoria Ltd's senior handicapper, Jim Bowler, confirmed yesterday that Australasian racing was without a quality stayer by giving visiting horses the top 12 positions in the weights for the Melbourne Cup.
		Jim Bowler, Racing Victoria Ltd's senior handicapper, said he was fortunate to have such a yardstick this year after noting that the first 12 horses home in last year's Melbourne Cup were among the entries for this year's race.
	melbournecup.typepad.com /melbourne_cup/2003/09/index.html (5864 words)

	Racing Victoria Limited - International Racing (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Victoria 's Spring Racing Carnival truly is one of the world's greatest racing celebrations.
		Victoria 's Spring Racing Carnival captures the interest of the nation like no other happening.
		In 2004, more than AUD $467 million was pumped into the economy by the Spring Racing Carnival, with interstate and international visitors all drawn to the enthralling racing action.
	www.racingvictoria.net.au /index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=296&Itemid=214 (333 words)

	Racing Victoria Limited - Victorian Race Dates (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Please note: These pages indicate the name of the racecourse where each meeting is being held, rather than the name of the Club holding the meeting.
		Also, some picnic and country clubs are "tenant clubs".
		They operate their meetings at racecourses owned by other clubs.
	www.racingvictoria.com.au /index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=53&Itemid=112 (153 words)

	Quick Links
		Racing Victoria Limited (RVL) is a public company that administers racing in Victoria with industry stakeholders represented on its board of directors.
		Racing Victoria acts as the representative of the Victoria thoroughbred industry in dealings with bodies such as TABCORP and the Australian Racing Board and is responsible for the marketing of Victorian thoroughbred racing.
		Its signature race, the Carlton Draught Cox Plate, is referred to as the "greatest two minutes in sport", and with winners including Phar Lap, Kingston Town, Might and Power and Sunline, not many argue.
	www.vicnet.net.au /quicklinks/2002/springracing (1060 words)

	Spring Racing Carnival - See How They Run (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		It is home to the Southern Hemisphere's richest race - the $4.6 million Emirates Melbourne Cup - but also hosts five other Group 1 races during its four-day Melbourne Cup Carnival.
		Just six kilometres from the heart of Melbourne, Flemington is easily accessible by public transport with trains running from the city to the racecourse gates while trams also run from the city and stop right outside the course.
		The Grandstand, completed in 2000, is the showpiece of Flemington and gives the Victoria Racing Club's 22,000-plus Members and their guests the ultimate in raceday comfort.
	www.springracingcarnival.com.au /racing_info/VRC.htm (152 words)

	About the Equine Centre - Capital and Fundraising Plans (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-18)
		Following the untimely death of Robert Sangster earlier this year, the Victoria Racing Club has sponsored the naming of the Equine Centre’s Boardroom in memory of Robert, who was an avid supporter of Equine Research and Education.
		“Robert Sangster was a leader in internationalising the Thoroughbred racing industry and it is symbolic that now the Sangster family and the VRC are supporting the Equine Centre in providing world class veterinary services for a world class equine industry.” he added.
		Auctions of racing memorabilia was also held with autographed Lonhro Colours and Northerly shoes, two business class airtickets to Dubai and an exclusive BMW X5 on offer to the highest bidder.
	www.equinecentre.com.au /about_campaigns_2004.shtml (673 words)

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