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 April 2026
Stefano Cassar v Greyhound Racing Victoria: VRT Ref. 001455
Case type: Appeal
Hearing type: Hearing
Time: 9:30 AM
Venue: Audio link (Microsoft Teams)
Panel: Judge Paul Lacava (Deputy Chairperson) and Mr Des Gleeson
Tuesday, 21 April 2026
Racing Victoria v Patrick Payne: VRT Ref. 001279
Case type: Serious Offence
Hearing type: Directions Hearing
Time: 9:30 AM
Venue: Audio link (Microsoft Teams)
Panel: Judge Marilyn Harbison (Chairperson)
Wednesday, 22 April 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)
Aaron Dunn v Harness Racing Victoria: VRT Ref. 001457
Case type: Appeal
Hearing type: Hearing
Time: 9:15 AM
Venue: Audio link (Microsoft Teams)
Panel: Magistrate Peter Reardon (Chairperson) and Mr Des Gleeson
Greyhound Racing Victoria v Adam Wilcock: VRT Ref. 001391
Case type: Serious Offence
Hearing type: Hearing
Time: 10:00 AM
Venue: Video link (Microsoft Teams)
Panel: Judge Marilyn Harbison (Deputy Chairperson), Mr Greg Childs and Ms Danielle Hikri
Thursday, 23 April 2026
Harness Racing Victoria v Robert Talent: VRT Ref. 001443
Case type: Serious Offence
Hearing type: Directions Hearing
Time: 9:00 AM
Venue: Audio link (Microsoft Teams)
Panel: Magistrate Peter Reardon (Chairperson)
Harness Racing Victoria v John Justice: VRT Ref. 001444
Case type: Serious Offence
Hearing type: Directions Hearing
Time: 9:15 AM
Venue: Audio link (Microsoft Teams)
Panel: Magistrate Peter Reardon (Chairperson)
Harness Racing Victoria v Rosemarie Weidenbach, Paul Weidenbach & Kevin Jnr Weidenbach: VRT Refs. 001448, 001449 & 001450
Case type: Serious Offence
Hearing type: Directions Hearing
Time: 9:30 AM
Venue: Audio link (Microsoft Teams)
Panel: Magistrate Peter Reardon (Chairperson)
Greyhound Racing Victoria v Michael Mellington: VRT Ref. 001439
Case type: Serious Offence
Hearing type: Directions Hearing
Time: 9:30 AM
Venue: Audio link (Microsoft Teams)
Panel: Judge Marilyn Harbison (Deputy Chairperson)
Harness Racing Victoria v Jason Grimson: VRT Ref. 001445
Case type: Serious Offence
Hearing type: Hearing
Time: 10:00 AM
Venue: Audio link (Microsoft Teams)
Panel: Judge Paul Lacava (Deputy Chairperson), Ms Danielle Hikri and Ms Maree Payne
Friday, 24 April 2026
Michael Blomeley v Racing Victoria: VRT Ref. 001420
Case type: Appeal
Hearing type: Directions Hearing
Time: 9:15 AM
Venue: Audio link (Microsoft Teams)
Panel: Magistrate Peter Reardon (Chairperson)
Racing Victoria v John Leek Jnr: VRT Ref. 001400
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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