Australian Jumps Racing Association

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Progress & Improvements in safety measures & popularity of Jumps Racing.

Jumps racing enjoys a long and esteemed history in Victoria with the annual Warrnambool May Racing Carnival a pinnacle of country racing nationwide.

Following a major reset after the 2009 season, jumps racing has been regenerated in Victoria with an unwavering focus from Racing Victoria stakeholders on the safety of all participants.

The 2021 season saw 186 horses compete – the highest number in a season since the reset and up from 125 in 2010.

The introduction of new One-Fit Hurdles, designed to further improve safety for horse and rider, saw 2021 achieve the lowest fall rate in history – down 66% on the 10-year average.

There are 19 jumps racing meetings – six exclusively for jumps riders – programmed in 2022 across eight racetracks. RV is proposing to retain jumps racing throughout the next decade and program races at those tracks currently conducting meetings subject to appropriate safety standards being maintained, Club support, and the availability of venues and horses.

RV is open to increasing the number of races conducted within the existing season window of March to August, subject to the support of owners and trainers in growing the jumping population. A trend towards race meetings conducted exclusively with jumps and highweight races will continue should participation numbers warrant it.

Life Of A Jumps Horse

Discover some key attributes of a jumps horse and the the improvements in safety measures for the Victorian Jumps Racing Industry.

Jumps Jockey Training & Development

Jumps jockey training is essential for safety and professional development. Discover the 2022 team and what they have been learning over the summer prior to the season starting.

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J.J Houlahan Jumps Championship

The J.J Houlahan Jumps Championship was introduced in 2006 as a series encompassing the 16 premier jumps races conducted in Victoria and South Australia.

The J.J Houlahan Jumps Championship is now in its 15th year.

Jumps racing horses are the most sought after for rehoming when it comes to life after racing

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The Facts About Jumps Racing

Wonder what jumps racing is all about? Find out all the facts about Australia's most historic racing code. We wish to educate about our history, equine welfare and community.

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