Harness Racing Advisory Council

The Harness Racing Advisory Council (HRAC) is a body established under section 44B of the Racing Act 1958, in accordance with the Racing Amendment Bill 2015.

The function of the HRAC is to advise the Harness Racing Victoria (HRV) Board on matters concerning harness racing and facilitate consultation between the Board and harness racing participants.

Once appointed, members are to have an ‘industry first’ focus. They are appointed for their individual expertise and do not represent any industry organisation’s views.

The HRAC consists of the following members who are appointed for a two-year term.

  • Adam Kilgour - Chair/HRV Board
  • Judy Rothacker - alternate HRV Board
  • Anne-Maree Conroy - Victorian Square Trotters Association
  • Anthony Butt - Victorian Trainers & Drivers Association
  • Paul Rowse - Trots Clubs Victoria
  • Carol Bass - Victorian Harness Racing Club
  • Maurice Hanrahan - Harness Breeders Victoria
  • Clinton Welsh
  • Maxine Brain

The HRAC has a Charter, approved by the HRV Board.

  Harness Racing Advisory Council Charter