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Harness Racing Victoria has introduced a fuel relief rebate to support participants facing increased travel costs.
Thirteen club leaders and two Harness Racing Victoria staffers gained certificates and invaluable learnings as part of a collaboration to strengthen club governance.
Kevin Seymour was tonight awarded the Caduceus Club Living Legend, celebrating his contribution and success as part of the Victorian Harness Racing Awards night at Melton Entertainment Park.
The 48 stars of the track selected to vie for Victorian Horse of the Year honours have been revealed.
Harness Racing Victoria has amended its racing guidelines regarding horses that are stood down in an effort to maximise starters.
Harness Racing Victoria (HRV) is pleased to announce a new collaboration with miStable, providing Victorian harness trainers with access to a leading communication and stable management platform designed specifically for the racing industry.
The Sumthingaboutmaori Trotting Mares Group 1 has been postponed from Saturday’s Kilmore Cup race meeting due to insufficient acceptances.
Harness racing’s most successful partnership reignites this February when the sport’s talented reinswomen don their teal pants and resume the fight for ovarian and gynaecological cancer research.
Tuesday evening’s Shepparton meeting has been cancelled due to the extreme heat forecast.
Wednesday’s Mildura meeting has been cancelled due to the extreme heat forecast.
Nominations are open for the Gordon Rothacker Medal and Lang Distinguished Service Medals, harness racing in Victoria’s most celebrated awards that honour service and excellence.
Melton’s Shakamaker Drive will close to participants, and there will be additional mares and claiming races programmed in coming months, in the latest report from Harness Racing Victoria’s Racing Office.
The Handicapping Rules Review Committee (HRRC) recommended changes to the Australian Handicapping Rules, particularly the National Ratings Based Handicapping System have been passed by the HRA members.
Harness Racing Victoria has made significant strides in its transformation to financial sustainability, which are outlined in today’s release of the 2024-25 Annual Report.
The HRV group’s performance represented a $14.2 million improvement year-on-year before operational grants, having achieved year two of its turnaround program to be on course to break even in FY26.
Harness Racing Victoria will again introduce restricted two-year-old races from February to create more opportunities for young horses.
When applying the same method last year, HRV’s Racing Department found that more two-year-old races received sufficient nominations when opportunities were condensed in the year’s early months.
Bendigo Harness Racing Club will undergo a $1.8 million LED lighting and technology system upgrade, which will significantly improve visibility and cut ongoing costs.
More money will be directed to breeders under a change to Vicbred first-win bonus allocations, which will take effect in Victoria from October 13.
Great families will be enshrined in immortality on October 4 when a new category is added to the Victorian Harness Racing Hall of Fame.
Leap To Fame and Bay Of Biscay’s iconic Victoria Cup clash will be broadcast nationally, live and free, on the Seven Network, bringing an unprecedented audience to Victorian harness racing’s showcase night.
Harness Racing Victoria will host three roadshows in September, a continuation of consultation with participants and the broader trots community.
Harness Racing Victoria will introduce a flexible, breeder-friendly approach to microchipping foals, which has been designed to support participants while streamlining processes and reducing industry costs.
Owners will have two microchipping options for the 2025 season, which are each supported by one-off $250 rebate per foal.
Victorian owners will race for up to $2.75 million in breeding and sales vouchers under a new two-year initiative beginning September 1.
The Vicbred Vouchers program will see 550 races across the next two seasons carry $5000 vouchers for winning owners, giving them a head start towards breeding or buying their next winners.
The Minister for Racing, the Hon. Anthony Carbines, has appointed Dr Maxine Brain to Harness Racing Victoria’s Board, adding veterinary and animal welfare expertise.
Dr. Brain was appointed for a three-year term starting July 1, while HRV Board member Judy Rothacker’s tenure was extended for an additional three years.