If you're a runner in one of the 16 Group 1 races scheduled for this year's Spring Carnival then Racing Victoria will be providing you with your very own 24-hour security guard (and surveillance) prior to your race.

It's the latest initiative towards increasing industry integrity. Other measures include:

- an additional $5 million (over five years) for drug research.
- expanding pre-race blood-testing program.
- employment of additional staff to monitor and analyze betting transactions.