Always back the horse named self-interest, son. It'll be the only one trying
HRV Stewards today concluded inquiries regarding the conduct of Trainer/Driver Robert Walters during Stable inspections on 5 October 2023 and 24 November 2023. Mr Walters was found guilty to two charges of misconduct under AHRR 231(2) the particulars of which were: CHARGE 1 Robert Walters, a licensed Trainer and Driver with Harness Racing Victoria did […]
The new at Sandown that was part of the six million dollar refurbishment plan to attract punters back to the desolate, windswept racecourse on the two Saturdays a year they actually race there. The messiah Gillon McLachlan’s first job is to make sure that it is open on race day. His next step is to […]
For some years now the Victorian Harness Racing Club, then led by Rob Auber, has at the urging of Auber and the small number of members who attend the club’s formal meetings been pursuing the ‘dream’ of having a dedicated room for members at the Melton race track. This year them ‘dream’ was finally achieved […]
I very much doubt it. If you know what I am talking about, then I am sure you would too. Good blokes one and all in my opinion. But I am not sure the opposition leader would agree The $1.3mil Club Lounge is open at Melton. A great partnership between Harness Racing Victoria & our […]
Do you remember the gala Hunter Cup barrier draw events that the Victorian Harness Racing Club held at the Crown Casino in 2021 and 2022? The ones on which they dropped a motza? And at which they launched and then consolidated the Graeme Lang Medal for the trainer of the most Group 1 winners and […]
Matthew Isaacs appointed HRV CEO Harness Racing Victoria (HRV) is delighted to announce the appointment of Matthew Isaacs to the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO). A highly respected senior leader with extensive experience in the wagering and racing sector, Isaacs will assume HRV responsibilities on January 31. Isaacs’ impressive resume includes successful stints at […]
The APG Board and Management would like to congratulate all the VHRC/APG Yearling Sales voucher winners. APG can confirm that the voucher will be honoured and will be able to be redeemed at either the 2023 APG Queensland or WA Yearling Sale in accordance with the specified T&C on the VHRC website. The voucher is not […]
Good evening Ladies and Gentlemen and welcome to our 67th AGM of the VHRC. Enjoy it, for he have too many years like the last few there won’t be many more) Firstly, I would like to acknowledge the contribution that both Rob and Kelly have made to our Club, we cannot thank you enough for […]
Almost thirteen years after Tabcorp Park, Melton became the metropolitan home of Harness Racing in Victoria, its finally happening. In early 2023, the VHRC will finally have a proper members facility to entertain its membership base on metropolitan race nights, located right near the winning post at Melton. The new and modern VHRC Owners Room […]
Gimme a Job Rob – surname Auber – has left his position at the helm of the Victorian Harness Racing Club just as he always ran it.] Like crap. The club – which is really just a social club, not a racing one, despite the title – lost more than a quarter of a million […]
