VICBRED Age Acceptances for 2026 have now been finalised.
Harness Racing Victoria automatically invoiced eligible horse/s 8/12/2025 if no action had been taken prior.
Payment for invoices was due 2/2/2026. If payment was not made, invoice/s were automatically cancelled.
To check the VICBRED status of horse/s:
- Log into HarnessWeb
- Select OWNERSHIP
- Select MY FUTURITIES
- Select VIC
- Select VICBRED
If you don’t have HarnessWeb, please contact HRV Customer Service – 03 8378 0200 or email info@hrv.org.au to check the VICBRED status of horse/s.
If for some reason you missed the deadline but still want your horse to be VICBRED eligible, the following late fee structure applies:
- Payment from 14/2/2026 – 14/5/2026 – $880 for a Single Year Acceptance.
- Payment from 15/5/2026 – 14/8/2026 – 3% of respective gaits final prizemoney for a Single Year Acceptance.
- Payment from 14/8/2026 to VICBRED Super Series Acceptance time: 4% of respective gaits final prizemoney for a Single Year Acceptance
- Payments received post Vicbred Super Series Acceptance time: $880 for the remainder of that particular year.
There is no sustaining payments required for 5YO and older horses.
VICBRED First Win Bonuses are only payable where payment has been received and processed and may not be backdated.
For more information about VICBRED eligibility, First Win bonuses and conditions, please click on the below links.