Harness Racing Victoria’s incredible female drivers concluded the 2024 Team Teal campaign with 126 wins and $50,400 in donations to WomenCan for ovarian and gynaecological cancer research and education programs.
From February 1 to March 15, female drivers across Australia and New Zealand wore teal racing pants, with HRV and TAB each contributing $200 for every victory in Victoria by a reinswoman.
The campaign saw over 420 winners Australasia-wide and more than $150,000 raised.
Victoria had 30 individual female winning drivers, with Ellen Tormey proving the star performer with 24 triumphs contributing $9,600 to the total tally. Hamilton-based Team Teal ambassador Jackie Barker was the next most prolific with nine winners.
HRV CEO Matt Isaacs congratulated the state's reinswomen on their outstanding success that fed the great cause.
“It's always a highlight of the year to see the teal pants dominating on the track and this year has been no exception,” Isaacs said.
“Helping raise awareness and money for women's health has been one of harness racing's great achievements of the past decade, and to continue that in such big numbers this year has been a terrific reminder of the extraordinary female talent and community spirit we have in our sport.
“Thanks to all who have worn the colours, to those who have supported them and our great friends at WomenCan, who continue the fight against gynaecological cancers and support those battling them.”