Minister for Racing Denis Napthine, officially opened the event at the Grand Hyatt in the morning of January 21 and said the three day conference would attract more than 500 racing industry delegates from around Australia as well as many international delegates.
“The Australian Racing Conference brings together some of the country’s leading racing administrators, breeders, trainers, owners, wagering providers and media commentators to discuss the challenges and opportunities for racing,” Dr Napthine said.
“The Australian thoroughbred racing industry is worth more than $5 billion to the national economy. In Victoria alone, it generates more than $2 billion in annual economic benefits and 70,000 jobs are derived from the three codes.
“This is why the Victorian Coalition Government is such a strong supporter of racing in Victoria.
“The conference will look at ways to maintain and grow these important economic benefits through the discussion and sharing of ideas and innovations,” Dr Napthine said.
Topics to be covered include the changing media landscape, the future of wagering, opportunities provided by digital media, exporting Australian racing to the world and how racing can be marketed more effectively.
There will also be specifically designed sessions for integrity and welfare, racecourse management and career training programs in the racing industry.
The conference incorporates the Australian Racing Hall of Fame Dinner this evening where both horses and people will be recognised for their racing feats and commitment to this magnificent industry.
Delegates will also experience the thrill of Victorian racing at one of
the State’s premier racecourses when they take in the Group One $1
million Blue Diamond raceday at Caulfield Racecourse on Saturday 23 February.
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