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 20 July 2026
Harness Racing Victoria v Alex Freeman: VRT Ref. 001170
Case type: Serious Offence
Hearing type: Hearing
Time: 9:30 AM
Venue: Audio link (Microsoft Teams)
Panel: Judge Marilyn Harbison (Deputy Chairperson)
Tuesday 21 July 2026
Harness Racing Victoria v Glenn Bull: VRT Ref. 001477
Case type: Serious Offence
Hearing type: Directions Hearing
Time: 9:00 AM
Venue: Audio link (Microsoft Teams)
Panel: Judge Paul Lacava (Deputy Chairperson)
Greyhound Racing Victoria v Frederick Zeinert: VRT Ref. 001459
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 22 July 2026
Arron Lynch v Racing Victoria: VRT Ref. 001485
Case type: Appeal
Hearing type: Directions Hearing
Time: 9:45 AM
Venue: VRT Hearing Room, Level 16, 121 Exhibition St, Melbourne VIC 3000
Panel: Magistrate Peter Reardon (Chairperson)
Michael Blomeley v Racing Victoria: VRT Ref. 001420
Case type: Appeal
Hearing type: Hearing
Time: 10:00 AM
Venue: VRT Hearing Room, Level 16, 121 Exhibition St, Melbourne VIC 3000
Panel: Magistrate Peter Reardon (Chairperson), Ms Judy Bourke and Mr Josh Bornstein
Greyhound Racing Victoria v Daniel McKay: VRT Ref. 001461
Case type: Serious Offence
Hearing type: Hearing
Time: 10:00 AM
Venue: Audio link (Microsoft Teams)
Panel: Judge Marilyn Harbison (Deputy Chairperson), Ms Danielle Hikri and Mr Greg Childs
Friday 24 July 2026
Greyhound Racing Victoria v Clint Capuano: VRT Ref. 001462
Case type: Serious Offence
Hearing type: Hearing
Time: 9:30 AM
Venue: Audio link (Microsoft Teams)
Panel: Judge Marilyn Harbison (Deputy Chairperson), Ms Judy Bourke and Ms Amanda Dickens
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