Harness Racing Victoria
Harness Racing Victoria form guru Craig Rail has highlighted several eye-catching performers from the recent trials.
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.
Harness Racing Victoria form guru Craig Rail noticed some standout runners at recent trials.
Australian Pacing Gold (APG) is proud to announce its sponsorship of the 2025 Vicbred Super Series, one of Victoria’s premier harness racing showcases, to be held across two thrilling nights of racing at Melton Entertainment Park.
The age finals for 2YO and 3YO fillies and colts & geldings will be staged on Saturday 22 November, followed by the 4YO mares and entires & geldings finals on Saturday 29 November 2025.
Wagering on Saturday night’s Sportsbet Victoria Cup card was up 15 per cent on last year, with its showcase race proving a punting powerhouse.
The elite Victoria Cup field, national free-to-air Channel 7 coverage, and Sportsbet partnership helped the Group 1 feature exceed last year’s turnover by 67 per cent, making it Victoria’s second-highest turnover harness race on recent record.
Harness Racing Victoria form guru Craig Rail noticed some standout runners at recent trials.
Harness Racing Victoria form guru Craig Rail noticed some standout runners at recent trials.
The son of a harness racing legend will be Victoria’s third young reinsman to travel to France for a once-in-a-lifetime personal and professional development tour.
Trial File: Maurlen Compass impresses as Boulevard Bart and Snippet shine
Harness Racing Victoria form guru Craig Rail noticed some standout runners at recent trials.
At Cobram, well bred filly Maurlen Compass sustained a run to win well.
At Maryborough, Boulevard Bart was eye catching winning in slick sectionals, while Snippet sprinted well to win at Geelong.
Harness Racing Victoria CEO Matt Isaacs and chairman Bernard Saundry led the first of three industry roadshows at Kilmore on Monday evening.
Harness Racing Victoria form guru Craig Rail noticed some standout runners at recent trials.
At Bendigo, unraced Art Major filly Leah Jolie sprinted home strongly and looks one to follow.
At Melton, Queen Elida’s younger sister Queen Kizen showed plenty of promise, while William stormed home to win his trial in good style.
Harness Racing Victoria form guru Craig Rail noticed some standout runners at recent trials.
Harness Racing Victoria’s new $2.7 million Vicbred Vouchers program, which kicked off at Terang on Monday night, has already earned high praise from industry participants.
Harness Racing Victoria form guru Craig Rail noticed some standout runners at recent trials.
Harness Racing Victoria will host three roadshows in September, a continuation of consultation with participants and the broader trots community.
Harness Racing Victoria form guru Craig Rail noticed some standout runners at recent trials.
Harness Racing Victoria has revealed the make-up of an incredible feature race support programme for its reimagined Summer of Glory carnival in early 2026.
Harness Racing Victoria form guru Craig Rail spotted some standout performers at recent trials.
Harness Racing Victoria form guru Craig Rail noticed some standout runners at recent trials.
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.
The close-knit trotting community has been left saddened by the passing of long-serving Ararat Harness Racing Cub committeeman Bob Collins on July 12 at the age of 82.
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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.