No extra security has been put in place for this year's Jayco Bendigo Cup as organisers prepare for a crowd of more than 7000.

Bendigo Jockey Club chief executive Aaron Hearps said security had been brief about the possiblity of protests following an ABC investigation into the slaughter of racehorses.

"We haven't increased our security but (security) has been made aware of protesting that has taken place at other venues like Geelong," Mr Hearps said. "We raced on October 19 and had no interruptions but are prepared.

"Obviously people have the right to a peaceful protest. We have had them here in the past, so it is nothing new for us and we have never had any major issue. We designate an area where they can protest outside the racecourse as long as they don't impact the customer experience."

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Mr Hearps said the ABC's 7.30 report didn't affect ticket sales to this year's event.

"It hasn't affected us in terms of pre-packaged sales, (the report) came out maybe a couple of weeks too late, so general admission sales were up by about 20 percent," he said.

"We are expecting a crowd of 7000 plus, the weather's on our side with between 32 and 34 degrees and sun will be out."

Gates for the Bendigo Cup open at 10.30am with the first race at noon. The Bendigo Cup will be run at 4pm.

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