Harness Racing Victoria (HRV) has adopted amendments to the Australian Harness Racing Rules (AHRR), which were approved by Harness Racing Australia (HRA) on 18 July 2025.
The date of effect for the following AHRR amendments is 1 October 2025
On 23 September 2025, the Victorian Racing Tribunal (VRT) considered four (4) charges issued by Harness Racing Victoria (HRV) Stewards against unlicensed person David Vozlic under Australian Harness Racing Rules (AHRR) 231(2), 231(1)(d) and 187(2).
Harness Racing Victoria (HRV) acknowledges and appreciates the valuable role that licensed participants play in promoting harness racing through media interviews and public commentary. Engaging positively with the media helps showcase the sport and strengthen the connection between participants and the public.
To maintain that any horse nominated is a genuine nomination and not nominated purely for the purposes to ensure a race with minimal nominations proceeds in the racing program, Harness Racing Victoria (HRV) Stewards remind all participants of their obligations under the Australian Harness Racing Rules (AHRR).
AHRR 216 reads:
On 11 September 2025, the Victorian Racing Tribunal (VRT) considered two (2) charges issued by Harness Racing Victoria (HRV) Stewards against licensed Grade A trainer-driver Rita Burnett under Australian Harness Racing Rule (AHRR) 190(1).
On 16 September 2025, the Victorian Racing Tribunal (VRT) considered a charge issued by Harness Racing Victoria (HRV) Stewards against licensed Grade A trainer-driver Justin Campbell under Australian Harness Racing Rule (AHRR) 216.
The Drive for Life program was developed by HRV and key industry bodies to assist our young participants to foster a long career in harness racing.
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