Victoria Racing Club
A million more for managers and a freebie Lexus: How the VRC lost money at the track
Like many punters, the Victorian Racing Club couldn’t make money from its endeavours at the racecourse last year.
- by Stephen Brook, Kishor Napier-Raman and Danny Russell
Latest
Flemington has lost $70 million in four years. Kylie Rogers has the job of turning it around
Victoria Racing Club released its annual report on Tuesday, revealing a $24 million loss for FY24. It follows losses of $16.9 million and $14.9 million for the 2022 and 2023 financial years.
- by Danny Russell
The school-leaver up at 4am, and a Katy Perry dancer turned Cup strapper: Racing’s pre-dawn heroes
While the big days of the Melbourne Cup carnival attract the height of fashion and society’s elite, there are also pre-dawn heroes who keep horse racing’s heart beating.
- by Rob Harris
The election that could shape the future of the Caulfield and Sandown racecourses
Six faces involved in an election process that started on Tuesday could change the shape of Melbourne Racing Club.
- by Danny Russell
‘I’ve got her back’: Track rider’s near fatal fall and the quick-thinking staff who saved her life
Kendall Dickinson, 24, moved to Australia 11 weeks ago on a working trip of a lifetime, but her family say a heroic track manager is the only reason she’s still alive.
- by Danny Russell
Victorian racing’s war of words heats up
Two of the racing industry’s key figures have gone head-to-head over the appointment of Racing Victoria’s new chair.
- by Peter Ryan
Updated
Horse racing
Top executive quits AFL to take the reins at VRC with McLachlan in racing’s wings
Kylie Rogers is the second AFL executive to have departed for another major sporting organisation after missing out on the top job at league headquarters. Meanwhile, the Gillon McLachlan waiting game continues.
- by Danny Russell
Original URL: https://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/topic/victoria-racing-club-6gb5