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Harness Racing Victoria Board
Bernard Saundry
Chair
Judy Rothacker
Board Member
Dennis Bice
Board Member
John Doherty
Board Member
Adam Wallish
Board Member
Dr Maxine Brain
Board Member
Harness Racing Victoria Executive Team
Matthew Isaacs
Chief Executive Officer
Glenn Lee
Chief Commercial Officer
Rhys Harrison
Chief Integrity and Risk Officer
Elyse Drossinis
Chief Financial Officer
Harness Racing Victoria is a statutory body for which the Victorian Minister for Racing is responsible.
Established pursuant to section 39(1) of the Racing Act, 1958, it officially commenced operations as the Trotting Control Board on January 1, 1947.
Harness Racing Victoria’s function is to administer, develop and promote the sport of Harness Racing in Victoria.
Our mission is “to develop a vibrant Harness Racing industry that promotes participation, integrity and racing excellence, grows wagering and other revenue streams and maximises returns to its stakeholders.”
Our goals and key objectives are to create a vibrant and sustainable harness racing industry by:
- Maximising returns to participants and remain a market leader.
- Improving the product and brand.
- Increasing harness wagering turnover and market share.
- Building a business that is stronger and more financially viable.
- Increasing the professionalism of the sport.
HRV Values (p.r.i.d.e)
- Purpose: Act with clear intent, consistency, and alignment to core objectives.
- Respect: Extend it unconditionally; earn it through integrity and accountability.
- Innovate: Strive for meaningful progress through thoughtful, transformative change.
- Deliver: Fulfill every commitment with reliability, precision, and excellence.
- Empathy: Seek to understand others by thoughtfully considering their perspectives and experiences.