Progress & Improvements In Safety Measures For 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.

Jumps racing has been regenerated in Victoria with an unwavering focus from Racing Victoria on the safety of all participants.

In recent years we had the highest number of horses compete in a season since the reset in 2009 and field sizes continue to increase throughout 2025.

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.

Racing Victoria 2025 (RV) program features 16 jumps meetings throughout Victoria. The season has commenced again concluding with the Grand National Steeplechase meeting at Sportsbet Ballarat on Sunday, 17 August.