Eligibility of horses to compete in Official Trial

23 July 2024
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Eligibility of horses to compete in Official Trials

Harness Racing Victoria (HRV) Stewards remind all Trainers that prior to a horse being permitted to compete in an official trial, all embargos must be lifted.

Embargos include, but is not limited to, veterinary certificates, a period of time prescribed by Stewards or any other embargo and/or condition placed upon a horse by Stewards.

For further information on this matter please contact HRV Stewards using one of the following below:

Contacts For HRV Stewards

HRV Stewards - Phone - 03 8378 0222

HRV Stewards Outside Business Hours - Phone - 9214 0650

Integrity Hotline - Phone - 03 9214 0651 or Email - integrity@hrv.org.au

Integrity Matters - Email - integritymatters@hrv.org.au

 

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