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 30 March 2026
Racing Victoria v Waylon Hornhardt: VRT Ref. 001427
Case Type: Serious Offence
Hearing Type: Directions Hearing
Time: 9:00 AM
Venue: Audio link (Microsoft Teams)
Panel: Magistrate Peter Reardon (Chairperson)
Racing Victoria v Ryan Houston: VRT Ref. 001432
Case Type: Serious Offence
Hearing Type: Directions Hearing
Time: 9:15 AM
Venue: Audio link (Microsoft Teams)
Panel: Magistrate Peter Reardon (Chairperson)
Ewa Justice v Harness Racing Victoria: VRT Ref. 001413
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
Tuesday 31 March 2026
Racing Victoria v Anthony & Sam Freedman: VRT Ref. 001410
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 Amanda Dickens
Greyhound Racing Victoria v Luckie Karabitsakos: VRT Refs. 001414 & 1415
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), Ms Judy Bourke and Ms Danielle Hikri
Wednesday 1 April 2026
Harness Racing Victoria v Greg Burns: VRT Ref. 001322
Case Type: Serious Offence
Hearing Type: Hearing
Time: 9:00 AM
Venue: Audio link (Microsoft Teams)
Panel: Magistrate Peter Reardon (Chairperson), Dr June Smith and Ms Melissa Mahady
Greyhound Racing Victoria v Luckie Karabitsakos: VRT Refs. 001414 & 1415
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), Ms Judy Bourke and Ms Danielle Hikri
Thursday 2 April 2026
Greyhound Racing Victoria v Luckie Karabitsakos: VRT Ref. 001416
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), Ms Judy Bourke and Ms Danielle Hikri
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