Victoria's three racing codes have come together in support of the fifth annual Responsible Gambling Awareness Week which runs from 17 to 23 May.
Racing Victoria Limited, Harness Racing Victoria and Greyhound Racing Victoria will assist the State Government initiative to promote the need for a balanced approach to gambling.
Throughout the week, all three codes will feature advertisements in race books, on big screens at race meetings and on industry websites.
The week deliberately focuses on responsible gambling, not problem gambling, and aims to ensure people understand the importance of keeping their gambling under control.
Racing Victoria Chief Executive Rob Hines was at the launch of the week at Flemington on Saturday.
“Having a punt on the races is a great Australian tradition, but it is important to stay in control of your wagering and not let it take over your life”, Mr Hines said.
If your gambling is causing issues in your life, you can take steps to change this. Talking about gambling with somebody you trust can reduce the stress that can cause you to continue to gamble. If you have an issue with gambling there is free, confidential professional help and support available.
For immediate help you can call 1800 858 858 now. There will be someone to answer your call. Or, visit Gambling Help Online at www.gamblinghelponline.org.au for live counselling, email support and self-help tools.
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
Kavanagh's star heads Stradbroke weights
Mark Kavanagh's 'Whobegotoyou' is set to carry the top weight in this year's million dollar Stradbroke Handicap following yesterday's release of the weights.
Sydney trained 'Danleigh', who ran second in the Group one race last year, was set to carry the top weight of 57.5kg, but is now out in the paddock after his glorious Sydney autumn campaign.
With Danleigh out of contention, the weights will be re assessed, with the Queensland owned Whobegotyou set to head the field after being allocated 57kg.
Whobegotyou is coming off a lengthy break after last spring winning the Group 1 Yalumba Stakes at weight for age over 2000m, before finishing unplaced in the Cox Plate. After maturing over the summer, he may attempt a first-up win in the Stradbroke (1400m) at Eagle Farm on June 12.
Last year's Stradbroke winner Black Piranha (55.5kg) goes up two kilograms from his winning weight of 53.5kg, whilst Ortensia (53.5kg), after being placed third as a three-year-old filly last year, also rises two kilograms.
Ortensia has been a frustrating horse to follow since last years Queensland campaign, winning the Group 1 AJC Galaxy at Randwick impressively, before only managing a fifth placing under weight for age conditions in last Saturday's BTC Cup at Doomben.
The winner of last weeks BTC Cup 'Albert the Fat' has been given 52kg for the Stradbroke and the Group 2 Victory Stakes winner 'Ghetto Blaster' 51.5kg.
The 2009 Magic Millions and Golden Slipper winner 'Phelan Ready' has 52.5kg and is among an impressive list of three year olds set to play a big hand in this year's Stradbroke.
The group includes Melito (51.5kg), Shellscrape (50.5kg), Set for Fame (49.5kg), Graceful Anna (49.5kg) and Latin News (50kg).
Sydney trained 'Danleigh', who ran second in the Group one race last year, was set to carry the top weight of 57.5kg, but is now out in the paddock after his glorious Sydney autumn campaign.
With Danleigh out of contention, the weights will be re assessed, with the Queensland owned Whobegotyou set to head the field after being allocated 57kg.
Whobegotyou is coming off a lengthy break after last spring winning the Group 1 Yalumba Stakes at weight for age over 2000m, before finishing unplaced in the Cox Plate. After maturing over the summer, he may attempt a first-up win in the Stradbroke (1400m) at Eagle Farm on June 12.
Last year's Stradbroke winner Black Piranha (55.5kg) goes up two kilograms from his winning weight of 53.5kg, whilst Ortensia (53.5kg), after being placed third as a three-year-old filly last year, also rises two kilograms.
Ortensia has been a frustrating horse to follow since last years Queensland campaign, winning the Group 1 AJC Galaxy at Randwick impressively, before only managing a fifth placing under weight for age conditions in last Saturday's BTC Cup at Doomben.
The winner of last weeks BTC Cup 'Albert the Fat' has been given 52kg for the Stradbroke and the Group 2 Victory Stakes winner 'Ghetto Blaster' 51.5kg.
The 2009 Magic Millions and Golden Slipper winner 'Phelan Ready' has 52.5kg and is among an impressive list of three year olds set to play a big hand in this year's Stradbroke.
The group includes Melito (51.5kg), Shellscrape (50.5kg), Set for Fame (49.5kg), Graceful Anna (49.5kg) and Latin News (50kg).
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