The Victorian Racing Tribunal (VRT) publishes a list of upcoming hearings every Friday for hearings scheduled in the following week.
Unless otherwise ordered by the Tribunal, all hearings are open to the public.
Hearing format
Remote hearings
Most hearings are conducted via Microsoft Teams, allowing observation by audio or video link.
In-person hearings
Hearings are also held at our Melbourne CBD hearing room, with some hearings conducted in regional locations.
Due to limited seating at the Melbourne venue, public access is generally provided via a live Microsoft Teams stream.
Observing a hearing
Members of the public who wish to observe a hearing are encouraged to contact the VRT Registry by email at registry@vrt.vic.gov.au.
Conditions of attendance
Observers must comply with the Court Security Act 1980, which sets out requirements to ensure the security, good order and proper management of hearings.
Under this act:
- carrying prohibited items or recording proceedings without authorisation is an offence
- authorised officers may remove any person who refuses to follow directions or is likely to disrupt the hearing
- the use of cameras and recording devices is restricted within a hearing premises.
Attendance is conditional upon adherence to these requirements.
Monday 29 June 2026
Malcolm Davis v Greyhound Racing Victoria: VRT Ref. 001475
Case type: Appeal
Hearing type: Hearing
Time: 9:00 AM
Venue: Audio link (Microsoft Teams)
Panel: Magistrate Peter Reardon (Chairperson) and Mr Des Gleeson
Racing Victoria v Brandon Stockdale: VRT Ref. 001441
Case type: Serious Offence
Hearing type: Hearing
Time: 9:30 AM
Venue: Audio link (Microsoft Teams)
Panel: Judge Paul Lacava (Deputy Chairperson), Dr Andrew Gould and Ms Maree Payne
Wednesday 1 July 2026
Racing Victoria v Anthony and Sam Freedman: VRT Ref. 001410
Case type: Serious Offence
Hearing type: Decision
Time: 9:00 AM
Venue: Audio link (Microsoft Teams)
Panel: Magistrate Peter Reardon (Chairperson), Ms Amanda Dickens and Mr Des Gleeson
Racing Victoria v Jamie Kirk: VRT Ref. 001476
Case type: Serious Offence
Hearing type: Hearing
Time: 9:30 AM
Venue: Audio link (Microsoft Teams)
Panel: Judge Marilyn Harbison (Deputy Chairperson), Mr Josh Bornstein and Mr Greg Childs
Racing Victoria v Richard Pinsent: VRT Ref. 001447
Case type: Serious Offence
Hearing type: Directions Hearing
Time: 12:00 PM
Venue: Audio link (Microsoft Teams)
Panel: Judge Marilyn Harbison (Deputy Chairperson)
Thursday 2 July 2026
Harness Racing Victoria v Robert Talent: VRT Ref. 001443
Case type: Serious Offence
Hearing type: Hearing
Time: 9:00 AM
Venue: Audio link (Microsoft Teams)
Panel: Magistrate Peter Reardon (Chairperson), Ms Amanda Dickens and Ms Heidi Keighran
Friday 3 July 2026
Harness Racing Victoria v Scott Garraway: VRT Ref. 001241
Case type: Serious Offence
Hearing type: Decision
Time: 9:00 AM
Venue: Audio link (Microsoft Teams)
Panel: Judge Marilyn Harbison (Deputy Chairperson), Dr Andrew Gould and Ms Judy Bourke
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