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 23 March 2026
Racing Victoria v Smiley Chan, Mark Kavanagh, Levi Kavanagh, Askin Yargi, Amy Yargi, Symon Wilde & Julius Sandhu: VRT Refs. 001100, 001101, 001102, 001103 & 001104
Case type: Serious Offence
Hearing type: Hearing – Decision
Time: 9:00 AM
Venue: Audio link (Microsoft Teams)
Panel: Magistrate Peter Reardon (Chairperson), Dr Andrew Gould, Mr Des Gleeson
Tuesday 24 March 2026
Gary Walsh v Racing Victoria: VRT Ref. 001428
Case type: Appeal
Hearing type: Hearing
Time: 9:30 AM
Venue: Audio link (Microsoft Teams)
Panel: Judge Marilyn Harbison (Deputy Chairperson), Ms Heidi Keighran and Dr Andrew Gould
Wednesday 25 March 2026
Harness Racing Victoria v Joe Costa: VRT Ref. 001431
Case type: Serious Offence
Hearing type: Hearing
Time: 9:30 AM
Venue: Audio link (Microsoft Teams)
Panel: Judge Kathryn Kings (Deputy Chairperson), Ms Judy Bourke and Mr Greg Childs
Racing Victoria v Rhonda Mangan: VRT Ref. 001380
Case type: Serious Offence
Hearing type: Hearing
Time: 10:00 AM
Venue: VRT Hearing Room, Level 16, 121 Exhibition St, Melbourne VIC 3000
Panel: Judge Marilyn Harbison (Deputy Chairperson), Mr Des Gleeson and Ms Maree Payne
Thursday 26 March 2026
Racing Victoria v Rhonda Mangan: VRT Ref. 001380
Case type: Serious Offence
Hearing type: Hearing
Time: 10:00 AM
Venue: VRT Hearing Room, Level 16, 121 Exhibition St, Melbourne VIC 3000
Panel: Judge Marilyn Harbison (Deputy Chairperson), Mr Des Gleeson and Ms Maree Payne
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