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Kindred bodies refute HRV's stake cuts consultation claim

Kindred bodies refute HRV's stake cuts consultation claim

THE following is a statement by the Presidents of the Victorian Harness Racing Club, Trots Clubs Victoria, Victorian Harness Racing Trainers and Drivers Association and the Victorian Square Trotters Association following the recent announcement by Harness Racing Victoria of cost saving initiatives, including prizemoney reductions of $3.9m, on August

Manning sidelined after fall

Manning sidelined after fall

CHAMPIOIN reinswoman Kerryn Manning is set for a significant stint on the sidelines after a serious fall at the Horsham trials. Dislodged from the sulky, Manning landed her back, with follow-up X-rays revealing three broken vertebrae which require more than a month to heal. “I went up in the air

Prizemoney to drop by eight percent

Prizemoney to drop by eight percent

HARNESS Racing Victoria has announced $10million in operational efficiencies and prizemoney reductions following the finalisation of its annual planning and budget. HRV has forecast a wagering reduction in the 2023/24 season, part of a revenue downturn that requires new cost-saving initiatives in line with its variable income model, which

Your chance to win a share of Eureka slot

Your chance to win a share of Eureka slot

THE appearance of TAB Eureka contenders Catch A Wave and Captain Ravishing will provide an added incentive to get trackside at Beckley Park on Friday for a huge night of fun and giveaways. The finishing touches are being put on the “Team Zav” event, which will transform the Geelong Harness

Biggest threat to winning streak

Biggest threat to winning streak

HIGH class mare Star Celebrity won't have to look far to find the biggest threat to her winning streak. Racing in sensational form, Star Celebrity has won her last six starts with consummate ease. Looking to extend her sequence in Melton on Saturday night, the daughter of Always

Handy mare breaks long drought

Handy mare breaks long drought

HANDY mare Courts Bliss broke a long drought from the winners' circle just moments ago. Proving too good in Maryborough, Courts Bliss registered her first success since scoring in Swan Hill on September 30, 2021. In the nine-year-old's defence, she did spend 15 months on the sidelines

Gambling driver cops two years

Gambling driver cops two years

ON JULY 25, 2023, the Victorian Racing Tribunal (VRT) considered eight charges issued by Harness Racing Victoria (HRV) Stewards against licensed driver Jayden Brewin under Australian Harness Racing Rules (AHRR) 173(1), 173(5), 187(2) and 238. Charges 1, 2 and 3 were issued under AHRR 173(1), which