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 6 July 2026
Greyhound Racing Victoria v Gary Hunt: VRT Ref. 001458
Case type: Serious Offence
Hearing type: Directions Hearing
Time: 9:30 AM
Venue: Audio link (Microsoft Teams)
Panel: Judge Marilyn Harbison (Deputy Chairperson), Dr June Smith and Dr Andrew Gould
Beverley Pell v Greyhound Racing Victoria: VRT Ref. 001482
Case type: Appeal
Hearing type: Hearing
Time: 10:00 AM
Venue: VRT Hearing Room, Level 16, 121 Exhibition St, Melbourne VIC 3000
Panel: Judge Paul Lacava (Deputy Chairperson), Dr June Smith and Dr Andrew Gould
Tuesday 7 July 2026
Racing Victoria v Waylon Hornhardt: VRT Ref. 001427
Case type: Serious Offence
Hearing type: Hearing
Time: 9:00 AM
Venue: Audio link (Microsoft Teams)
Panel: Magistrate Peter Reardon (Chairperson), Ms Judy Bourke and Dr Andrew Gould
Wednesday 8 July 2026
Racing Victoria v Rhonda Mangan: VRT Ref. 001380
Case type: Serious Offence
Hearing type: Decision
Time: 8:30 AM
Venue: Audio link (Microsoft Teams)
Panel: Judge Marilyn Harbison (Deputy Chairperson) and Ms Maree Payne
Racing Victoria v Tom Dabernig: VRT Ref. 001409
Case type: Serious Offence
Hearing type: Hearing
Time: 9:00 AM
Venue: Audio link (Microsoft Teams)
Panel: Magistrate Peter Reardon (Chairperson), Mr Josh Bornstein and Ms Danielle Hikri
Thursday 9 July 2026
David Pryse v Greyhound Racing Victoria: VRT Ref. 001483
Case type: Appeal
Hearing type: Hearing
Time: 9:00 AM
Venue: Audio link (Microsoft Teams)
Panel: Judge Paul Lacava (Deputy Chairperson), Ms Heidi Keighran and Ms Melissa Mahady
Friday 10 July 2026
Racing Victoria v Jennifer Davis: VRT Ref. 001437
Case type: Serious Offence
Hearing type: Directions Hearing
Time: 9:30 AM
Venue: Audio link (Microsoft Teams)
Panel: Judge Marilyn Harbison (Deputy Chairperson)
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