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14/07/2010 Media Alert: Gawler Racecourse Redvelopment Unveiled

The multi-million dollar transformation of the Gawler racecourse will be officially unveiled TODAY (July 14), marking the start of a new era for horse racing in South Australia.


The Hon Mike Rann MP, Premier of South Australia, will join Member for Light, Tony Piccollo, to officially open the course and unveil a celebratory plaque before a full day of racing on the new track.

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29/01/2010 CLUBS GIVEN OPPORTUNITY TO SHARE IN $1M FUNDING

South Australian racing clubs are being given the opportunity to access a million dollars in funding for capital projects.

Thoroughbred Racing SA - the controlling body for horseracing in South Australia - has sent letters to clubs throughout the State inviting applications for Captial Development Grants Funding.

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27/01/2010 Historic Agreement for Murray Bridge Racing Club

Plans for a multi-million dollar racecourse, equine precinct and 3500-home residential development at Murray Bridge are another step closer following the signing of a joint venture agreement.

Murray Bridge Racing Club and Thoroughbred Racing SA have signed the agreement with leading Adelaide developer Burke Urban, with racing at the new track proposed to start within the next two years.

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27/11/2009 THOROUGHBRED RACING SA – JUMPS RACING STATEMENT

The Board of Thoroughbred Racing SA – the controlling body for horseracing in South Australia – has expressed its disappointment at today’s decision by Racing Victoria Limited (RVL) to phase out its jumps racing program.

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02/10/2009 Port Augusta Racing Club - Clarification

Thoroughbred Racing SA would like to correct media reports that the authority is to provide $5-7 million in funding for the Port Augusta Racing Club (PARC).

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