<rss version="2.0"><channel><title>CRV News</title><link>HTTP://www.countryracing.com.au/news/crv/newsAll.aspx</link><description>CRV News</description><copyright>Copyright 2009 CRV</copyright><language>en-us</language><item><title>Superstar Jockey Glen Boss to Ride Australia's Worst Racehorse</title><link>HTTP://www.countryracing.com.au/news/crv/n_Superstar_Jockey_Glen_Boss_to_Ride_Australias_Worst_Racehorse.aspx</link><description>He’s regarded as one of the world’s great jockeys, best known for piloting Makybe Diva to three successive victories in the Melbourne Cup, but even the great Glen Boss may have finally met his match.
</description><author>Country Racing Victoria</author><category>news Item</category><pubDate>Wed, 16 May 2012 12:00:00</pubDate></item><item><title>Country racing on a winning streak </title><link>HTTP://www.countryracing.com.au/news/crv/n_Country_racing_on_a_winning_streak_.aspx</link><description>Country racing is on a winning streak with more than $200,000 in funding pledged by the Victorian Coalition Government to assist seven country race clubs improve their racecourse infrastructure. 
</description><author>Country Racing Victoria</author><category>news Item</category><pubDate>Thu, 10 May 2012 12:00:00</pubDate></item><item><title>Warrnambool Carnival A Success</title><link>HTTP://www.countryracing.com.au/news/crv/n_Warrnambool_Carnival_A_Success.aspx</link><description>Racing Victoria (RV) Chief Executive, Rob Hines, has congratulated the Warrnambool Racing Club and the jumps racing community on a successful 2012 Tabcorp Warrnambool May Racing Carnival.</description><author>Country Racing Victoria</author><category>news Item</category><pubDate>Fri, 04 May 2012 12:00:00</pubDate></item><item><title>Grand Annual VLine Train</title><link>HTTP://www.countryracing.com.au/news/crv/n_Grand_Annual_VLine_Train.aspx</link><description /><author>Country Racing Victoria</author><category>news Item</category><pubDate>Thu, 26 Apr 2012 12:00:00</pubDate></item><item><title>Golden Mile A Success</title><link>HTTP://www.countryracing.com.au/news/crv/n_Golden_Mile_A_Success.aspx</link><description>Industry leaders have declared last weekend's historic Yalumba Golden Mile Raceday at Bendigo a success and the perfect platform from which to grow the new meeting into the future.
</description><author>Country Racing Victoria</author><category>news Item</category><pubDate>Tue, 27 Mar 2012 12:00:00</pubDate></item><item><title>Benalla Racetrack Update</title><link>HTTP://www.countryracing.com.au/news/crv/n_Benalla_Racetrack.aspx</link><description>Racing Victoria (RV) today announced that all racing and course proper training is suspended at Benalla for the remainder of the 2011-12 racing season.</description><author>Country Racing Victoria</author><category>news Item</category><pubDate>Fri, 23 Mar 2012 12:00:00</pubDate></item><item><title>Golden opportunity for Bendigo racing</title><link>HTTP://www.countryracing.com.au/news/crv/n_Golden_opportunity_for_Bendigo_racing.aspx</link><description>Old-style Hollywood glamour and a St Patrick’s Day precinct will help mark the first running of the Golden Mile Race Day at Bendigo this Saturday thanks to Coalition Government support to help celebrate the historic event.
</description><author>Country Racing Victoria</author><category>news Item</category><pubDate>Wed, 14 Mar 2012 12:00:00</pubDate></item><item><title>Historic Cranbourne Night</title><link>HTTP://www.countryracing.com.au/news/crv/n_Historic_Cranbourne_Night.aspx</link><description>The launch of Night Racing at the Cranbourne Turf Club has the support of those within the racing community with over 300 nominations for the eight races to be run on a historic Friday 9 March when the Cranbourne Turf Club becomes only the second Victorian thoroughbred racing club to race under lights. 

</description><author>Country Racing Victoria</author><category>news Item</category><pubDate>Tue, 06 Mar 2012 12:00:00</pubDate></item><item><title>Full Steam Ahead for Echuca</title><link>HTTP://www.countryracing.com.au/news/crv/n_Full_Steam_Ahead_for_Echuca.aspx</link><description>
It’s full steam ahead for the two-day 2012 Moama RSL Echuca Cup Carnival this weekend with Echuca largely unaffected by flooding in the state’s north.

</description><author>Country Racing Victoria</author><category>news Item</category><pubDate>Tue, 06 Mar 2012 12:00:00</pubDate></item><item><title>Heavy Rain Impacts Victorian Tracks</title><link>HTTP://www.countryracing.com.au/news/crv/n_Heavy_Rain_Impacts_Victorian_Tracks.aspx</link><description>Racing Victoria (RV) has announced that two race meetings in the coming three days have been abandoned due to heavy rain that has engulfed much of Victoria this week.

</description><author>Country Racing Victoria</author><category>news Item</category><pubDate>Thu, 01 Mar 2012 12:00:00</pubDate></item><item><title>Massive increases to country prizemoney</title><link>HTTP://www.countryracing.com.au/news/crv/n_Massive_increases_to_country_prizemoney.aspx</link><description>Country Racing Victoria (CRV) today congratulated Racing Victoria on the increases to country racing prizemoney for season 2012/13 and beyond.

</description><author>Country Racing Victoria</author><category>news Item</category><pubDate>Wed, 29 Feb 2012 12:00:00</pubDate></item><item><title>New Plan To Support Country Tracks</title><link>HTTP://www.countryracing.com.au/news/crv/n_New_Plan_To_Support_Country_Tracks.aspx</link><description>Racing Victoria (RV) and Country Racing Victoria (CRV) today announced a new Country Club Track Management Support Plan to assist clubs in the preparation and delivery of
optimum racing surfaces.
</description><author>Country Racing Victoria</author><category>news Item</category><pubDate>Tue, 21 Feb 2012 12:00:00</pubDate></item><item><title>Coalition delivers on promise for picnic racing</title><link>HTTP://www.countryracing.com.au/news/crv/n_Coalition_delivers_on_promise_for_picnic_racing.aspx</link><description>Victoria’s picnic racing clubs are the big winners following a $50,000 Victorian Coalition Government grant for projects to improve racetracks and public facilities across 10 picnic racecourses.

</description><author>Country Racing Victoria</author><category>news Item</category><pubDate>Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:00:00</pubDate></item><item><title>Kyneton Racecourse to go green and gold on Australia Day</title><link>HTTP://www.countryracing.com.au/news/crv/n_Kyneton_Racecourse_to_go_green_and_gold_on_Australia_Day.aspx</link><description>A bumper crowd is expected to go all Green and Gold at Kyneton Racecourse on Australia
Day thanks to support of $12,000 from the Victorian Coalition Government.
</description><author>Country Racing Victoria</author><category>news Item</category><pubDate>Tue, 17 Jan 2012 12:00:00</pubDate></item><item><title>Kilmore racing to go alfresco in 2012</title><link>HTTP://www.countryracing.com.au/news/crv/n_Kilmore_racing_to_go_alfresco_in_2012a.aspx</link><description>The Kilmore races are set to go alfresco this year with the Victorian Coalition Government announcing funding for a brand new outdoor café area to add to the amenity of one of regional Victoria’s premier racing venues.</description><author>Country Racing Victoria</author><category>news Item</category><pubDate>Wed, 11 Jan 2012 12:00:00</pubDate></item><item><title>‘Green’ Light on Kilmore Turf for January 15th</title><link>HTTP://www.countryracing.com.au/news/crv/n_Green_Light_on_Kilmore_Turf_for_January_15th.aspx</link><description>After 7 months of extensive turf renovations, Racing Victoria has given the green light on Kilmore Racing Clubs Turf track.
</description><author>Country Racing Victoria</author><category>news Item</category><pubDate>Thu, 05 Jan 2012 12:00:00</pubDate></item><item><title>Coalition delivers free family entertainment to summer country racing</title><link>HTTP://www.countryracing.com.au/news/crv/n_Coalition_delivers_free_family_entertainment_to_summer_country_racing.aspx</link><description>A Kids Summer of Country Racing campaign will see free entertainment for families at a variety of Victorian country races this summer with the Minister for Racing Denis Napthine today launching the program at the Geelong Racecourse.

</description><author>Country Racing Victoria</author><category>news Item</category><pubDate>Thu, 22 Dec 2011 12:00:00</pubDate></item><item><title>Coalition funds safety upgrades at country racetracks</title><link>HTTP://www.countryracing.com.au/news/crv/n_Coalition_funds_safety_upgrades_at_country_racetracks.aspx</link><description>Safety will be significantly improved at four country racecourses with the Minister for Racing Denis Napthine today announcing the installation of new plastic running rails that reduce the impact during rail contact or collision.</description><author>Country Racing Victoria</author><category>news Item</category><pubDate>Wed, 21 Dec 2011 12:00:00</pubDate></item><item><title>Healesville Picnics Transferred</title><link>HTTP://www.countryracing.com.au/news/crv/n_Healesville_Transfer.aspx</link><description /><author>Country Racing Victoria</author><category>news Item</category><pubDate>Mon, 28 Nov 2011 12:00:00</pubDate></item><item><title>Moe Cup Transferred to Cranbourne</title><link>HTTP://www.countryracing.com.au/news/crv/n_moe_cup.aspx</link><description /><author>Country Racing Victoria</author><category>news Item</category><pubDate>Tue, 04 Oct 2011 12:00:00</pubDate></item><item><title>Racing Minister kicks off Spring Carnival with a bang</title><link>HTTP://www.countryracing.com.au/news/crv/n_Racing_Minister_kicks_off_Spring_Carnival_with_a_bang.aspx</link><description>Victoria’s world famous Spring Racing Carnival has been launched in an explosion of colour
today with Minister for Racing Denis Napthine firing a flower-filled cannon at Federation
Square to officially mark the beginning of Australia’s premier racing festival.</description><author>Country Racing Victoria</author><category>news Item</category><pubDate>Mon, 19 Sep 2011 12:00:00</pubDate></item><item><title>Official Launch of the Spring Carnival in the Country</title><link>HTTP://www.countryracing.com.au/news/crv/n_Official_Launch_of_the_Spring_Carnival_in_the_Country.aspx</link><description>The Spring Carnival in the Country will officially launch on Saturday 17th September with 65 days of racing right across Victoria and over $12 million in prize money on offer to participants. With 52 feature events including 26 country cups, the Country races are perfect for families, avid punters and those looking for a great day out.</description><author>Country Racing Victoria</author><category>news Item</category><pubDate>Mon, 19 Sep 2011 12:00:00</pubDate></item><item><title>$2 million TAB Sportsbet Cranbourne Cup bonus set to attract Cup hopefuls!</title><link>HTTP://www.countryracing.com.au/news/crv/n_CranbourneCup.aspx</link><description>This year’s Cranbourne Cup (2025m) will be bigger and better than ever, with Caulfield Cup hopefuls attempting to earn a $2 million TAB Sportsbet bonus for completing the Cranbourne – Caulfield Cups double. </description><author>Country Racing Victoria</author><category>news Item</category><pubDate>Mon, 19 Sep 2011 12:00:00</pubDate></item><item><title>Centrebet Victorian Racing Club of the Year Winner</title><link>HTTP://www.countryracing.com.au/news/crv/n_Centrebet_Victorian_Racing_Club_of_the_Year_Winner.aspx</link><description>The Cranbourne Turf Club has been announced as the winner of the Centrebet Victorian Country Club of the Year at the Centrebet Country Victorian Racing Awards held at The Sebel Albert Park. The Cranbourne Turf Club edged out fellow finalists The Echuca Racing Club, The Pakenham Racing Club and The Swan Hill Jockey Club to win the prestigious award.</description><author>Country Racing Victoria</author><category>news Item</category><pubDate>Mon, 29 Aug 2011 12:00:00</pubDate></item><item><title>Burrumbeet Cup New Years Day Races Named Event of the Year</title><link>HTTP://www.countryracing.com.au/news/crv/n_Burrumbeet_Cup_New_Years_Day_Races_Named_Event_of_the_Year.aspx</link><description>The Scott Petroleum Burrumbeet Cup New Years Day Races has been named the Centrebet Country Racing Event of the Year at The Sebel Albert Park following its successful race day earlier this year.</description><author>Country Racing Victoria</author><category>news Item</category><pubDate>Mon, 29 Aug 2011 12:00:00</pubDate></item><item><title>Red Buttons Named Top Country Horse</title><link>HTTP://www.countryracing.com.au/news/crv/n_Red_Buttons_Named_Top_Country_Horse.aspx</link><description>The Michael Kent trained Red Buttons has capped off a stellar racing season by being named the Centrebet Victorian Country Racehorse of the Year at the Country Racing Victorian Awards at The Sebel Albert Park.</description><author>Country Racing Victoria</author><category>news Item</category><pubDate>Mon, 29 Aug 2011 12:00:00</pubDate></item><item><title>Bendigo Stands Alone as the Camp Australia Best New Event Concept</title><link>HTTP://www.countryracing.com.au/news/crv/n_Bendigo_Stands_Alone_as_the_Camp_Australia_Best_New_Event_Concept.aspx</link><description>The Bendigo Jockey Club has been awarded the Camp Australia Best New Event Concept Award for its Golden Mile Race Day to be run in 2012 for the first time. </description><author>Country Racing Victoria</author><category>news Item</category><pubDate>Mon, 29 Aug 2011 12:00:00</pubDate></item><item><title>The Stars Shine Brighter at the Centrebet Country Racing Victoria Awards</title><link>HTTP://www.countryracing.com.au/news/crv/n_The_Stars_Shine_Brighter_at_the_Centrebet_Country_Racing_Victoria_Awards.aspx</link><description>The Victorian Country Racing awards have been run and won for another year at The Sebel Albert Park. </description><author>Country Racing Victoria</author><category>news Item</category><pubDate>Mon, 29 Aug 2011 12:00:00</pubDate></item><item><title>Minister celebrates success of Vic country racing</title><link>HTTP://www.countryracing.com.au/news/crv/n_Minister_celebrates_success_of_Vic_country_racing.aspx</link><description>Minister for Racing Denis Napthine has congratulated racing clubs and professionals across Victoria for another year of success at tonight’s Country Racing Awards. </description><author>Country Racing Victoria</author><category>news Item</category><pubDate>Mon, 29 Aug 2011 12:00:00</pubDate></item><item><title>Harold Mitchell Interview on TVN</title><link>HTTP://www.countryracing.com.au/news/crv/n_Harold_Mitchell_Interview_on_TVN.aspx</link><description>After the huge dollars gained for the footy and soon the NRL broadcast rights, have you ever wondered what the future of Australian racing will look like?</description><author>Country Racing Victoria</author><category>news Item</category><pubDate>Thu, 18 Aug 2011 12:00:00</pubDate></item><item><title>Casterton Race Meeting Abandoned</title><link>HTTP://www.countryracing.com.au/news/crv/n_CASTERTON_RACE_MEETING_ABANDONED.aspx</link><description>Casterton has received 28mm of rain in the last seven days and 9mm in the last 24 hours. More rain is forecast over the next three days. The track was inspected by RV stewards at 12pm today and deemed unsuitable for racing.</description><author>Country Racing Victoria</author><category>news Item</category><pubDate>Wed, 17 Aug 2011 12:00:00</pubDate></item><item><title>Racing Minister's Media Release - Weather-proofing works underway at Kilmore</title><link>HTTP://www.countryracing.com.au/news/crv/n_Racing_Ministers_Media_Release_Weather_proofing_works_underway_at_Kilmore.aspx</link><description>Extensive track drainage works at the Kilmore Racing Club will soon begin after Victorian Minister for Racing Denis Napthine today announced a $450,000 package to weather-proof the flood affected track.</description><author>Country Racing Victoria</author><category>news Item</category><pubDate>Mon, 08 Aug 2011 12:00:00</pubDate></item><item><title>Centrebet Victoria Country Horse of the Year Finalists</title><link>HTTP://www.countryracing.com.au/news/crv/n_Centrebet_Victoria_Country_Horse_of_the_Year_Finalists.aspx</link><description>With numerous country cup wins throughout Victoria, My Bentley, Red Buttons and Windarra Place will vie for the title of the 2011 Centrebet Victorian Country Racehorse of the Year, announced at the Centrebet Country Racing Victoria Awards at The Sebel Albert Park on Saturday 27th August.
The three horses have all acquitted themselves superbly when racing around country Victoria, including towns such as Ballarat, Ararat and Kyneton.
</description><author>Country Racing Victoria</author><category>news Item</category><pubDate>Tue, 26 Jul 2011 12:00:00</pubDate></item><item><title>Racing Minister's Media Release - $2 million spells joy for jumps racing</title><link>HTTP://www.countryracing.com.au/news/crv/n_Racing_Ministers_Media_Release.aspx</link><description>Jumps racing in Victoria will continue to strengthen with the Minister for Racing Denis Napthine today endorsing a four-year plan to support continued growth and improvements in the industry. 
</description><author>Country Racing Victoria</author><category>news Item</category><pubDate>Tue, 28 Jun 2011 12:00:00</pubDate></item><item><title>Win a Car at the Swan Hill 3 Day Carnival!</title><link>HTTP://www.countryracing.com.au/news/crv/n_Win_a_Car_at_the_Swan_Hill_3_Day_Carnival.aspx</link><description /><author>Country Racing Victoria</author><category>news Item</category><pubDate>Fri, 10 Jun 2011 12:00:00</pubDate></item><item><title>Racing Minister's Media Releases</title><link>HTTP://www.countryracing.com.au/news/crv/n_Racing_Ministers_Media_Releases.aspx</link><description /><author>Country Racing Victoria</author><category>news Item</category><pubDate>Mon, 06 Jun 2011 12:00:00</pubDate></item><item><title>Red Ripe Tomato Day at Tatura</title><link>HTTP://www.countryracing.com.au/news/crv/n_Red_Ripe_Tomato_Day_at_Tatura.aspx</link><description /><author>Country Racing Victoria</author><category>news Item</category><pubDate>Thu, 26 May 2011 12:00:00</pubDate></item><item><title>Warm Up With Winter Racing in Casterton</title><link>HTTP://www.countryracing.com.au/news/crv/n_Warm_Up_With_Winter_Racing_in_Casterton.aspx</link><description>Dress in your finest winter race wear and enjoy an afternoon of jumps racing action at Casterton's most anticipated race day of the year, the Karingal Haulage Casterton Cup. </description><author>Country Racing Victoria</author><category>news Item</category><pubDate>Tue, 24 May 2011 12:00:00</pubDate></item></channel></rss>
