Victorian Bookmakers have played an integral part in Australian Racing for nearly 140 years. As Carbine spaced the opposition in the 1890 Cup the 200 Bookmakers on-course were at the mercy of punters as it started a warm 4/1 ($5.00) favourite. When Phar Lap strolled home in the Cup of 1930 the mood amongst the satchel swingers was no different as the "Red Terror" treated his rivals with contempt.

Through all the great chapters of racing, Bookmakers have been plying their trade adding a unique atmosphere at race tracks throughout Victoria. With characters abound, Bookmakers have, and will always be, an attraction on-course as they continue to offer a personalised and alternative betting service to the TAB. Like their forefathers they add colour, vitality and excitement to a day at the races.

All Victorian Bookmakers are members of the V.B.A. and their betting operations are guaranteed by the V.B.A. So you can bet with a Victorian Bookmaker with confidence.