The list of upcoming hearings is updated every Friday for hearings scheduled in the following week. All hearings conducted by the Victorian Racing Tribunal (VRT) are open to the public unless otherwise ordered by the Tribunal.
VRT hearings are held remotely via Microsoft Teams, allowing participation through audio and video link. Hearings are also held in person at our Melbourne CBD location, with occasional hearings being conducted in regional areas.
If you are a member of the public interested in observing a hearing, please contact the VRT Registry by emailing registry@vrt.vic.gov.au. Please note, for in-person hearings, due to the limited size of the hearing room in the Melbourne CBD, public attendance is facilitated through a live stream via Microsoft Teams.
It is standard practice for the VRT Registrar to record all hearings. For privacy and security reasons, the Tribunal does not allow parties or members of the public to record hearings. This approach is consistent with the practices of Victorian Courts.
Please be aware that the Tribunal reserves the right to deny observation of hearings to any member of the public who exhibits disruptive behaviour. The VRT is committed to ensuring that hearings are conducted fairly and without interruption.
Monday 31 March 2025
Ryan Sanderson v Harness Racing Victoria: VRT Ref. 001286
Case Type: Appeal
Hearing Type: Hearing
Time: 9:30 AM
Venue: Video link (Microsoft Teams)
Panel: Magistrate Peter Reardon (Deputy Chairperson), Ms Maree Payne and Mr Des Gleeson
Racing Victoria v Michael Poy: VRT Ref. 001112
Case Type: Serious Offence
Hearing Type: Hearing
Time: 10:00 AM
Venue: Audio link (Microsoft Teams)
Panel: Judge John Bowman (Chairperson) and Dr Andrew Gould
Tuesday 1 April 2025
Craig Burns v Greyhound Racing Victoria: VRT Ref. 001300
Case Type: Appeal
Hearing Type: Hearing
Time: 9:30 AM
Venue: Audio link (Microsoft Teams)
Panel: Judge John Bowman (Chairperson)
Greyhound Racing Victoria v Joe Uglietta: VRT Ref. 001263
Case Type: Serious Offence
Hearing Type: Hearing
Time: 9:30 AM
Venue: Audio link (Microsoft Teams)
Panel: Judge Marilyn Harbison (Deputy Chairperson) and Ms Danielle Hikri
Wednesday 2 April 2025
Harness Racing Victoria v Frank Mercieca: VRT Ref. 001271
Case Type: Serious Offence
Hearing Type: Hearing
Time: 9:30 AM
Venue: Audio link (Microsoft Teams)
Panel: Judge Kathryn Kings (Deputy Chairperson) and Dr Andrew Gould
Greyhound Racing Victoria v Martin Taylor: VRT Ref. 001276
Case Type: Serious Offence
Hearing Type: Hearing
Time: 11:00 AM
Venue: Audio link (Microsoft Teams)
Panel: Judge Kathryn Kings (Deputy Chairperson) and Dr Andrew Gould
Thursday 3 April 2025
Ross Payne v Harness Racing Victoria: VRT Ref. 001273
Case Type: Appeal
Hearing Type: Hearing
Time: 9:30 AM
Venue: Video link (Microsoft Teams)
Panel: Magistrate Peter Reardon (Deputy Chairperson), Mr Des Gleeson and Ms Danielle Hikri
Harness Racing Victoria v Lisa Horton: VRT Ref. 001248
Case Type: Serious Offence
Hearing Type: Hearing
Time: 9:30 AM
Venue: Audio link (Microsoft Teams)
Panel: Judge Marilyn Harbison (Deputy Chairperson), Magistrate Peter Reardon (Deputy Chairperson) and Dr June Smith
Friday 4 April 2025
Greyhound Racing Victoria v Ivan Chircop: VRT Ref. 001172
Case Type: Serious Offence
Hearing Type: Decision Hand Down
Time: 9:30 AM
Venue: Audio link (Microsoft Teams)
Panel: Judge Marilyn Harbison (Deputy Chairperson), Mr Des Gleeson and Dr Andrew Gould
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