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The dispute over Victoria racehorse death figures
DevelopingNext check Oct 27: Any release of Racing Victoria's named fatality list, a CPR 2026 register, or an itemised explanation reconciling 48 deaths with 22 racing fatalities.
Where it stands
The Coalition for the Protection of Racehorses’ 2026 DeathWatch report counts 48 racing-related horse deaths in Victoria from August 2025 to July 2026; Racing Victoria says there were 22 racing fatalities and disputes the broader count. The figures remain unreconciled, and the dispute is open as of 26 October 2026.
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The story so far
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Victoria’s racehorse death dispute needs names, not just numbers
Campaigners count 48 Victorian deaths linked to racing; the regulator says 22 racing fatalities. Without a shared horse-by-horse record, the public cannot fully check the difference.
History
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Who's involved
Organizations
- Racing Victoria Limitedhorseracing authority in Victoria, Australia1 report
Places
- AlexandraAlexandra, VIC, Australia1 report
- BallaratBallarat, VIC, Australia1 report
- Caulfield RacecourseCaulfield Racecourse, Normanby Road entrance, Caulfield East VIC 3145, Australia1 report
- New South WalesNew South Wales, Australia1 report
- VictoriaVictoria, Australia1 report
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