A FREE Stallion Service Could Be Yours!
Ballarat, Cranbourne and Kilmore Harness Racing Clubs have teamed up this season to bring an incredible offer to breeders across Victoria. The draws will take place at the various club starting with Ballarat on November 7 so get in quick! On offer, thanks to Aldebaran Park, Haras des Trotteurs, Woodlands and Alabar, are services to Dancinginthedark M, Classic Connection, Rock N Roll Heaven, Lather Up and Downbytheseaside.
To participate broodmare owners simply need to register with each club before noon on the day of the draw by emailing a completed copy of the attached entry form. Note that individuals may participate in more than one club draw. Individuals do not need to be on course to win but attendance is welcomed.
For more information and the application form, click HERE.
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Breed To Succeed 2024
In partnership with Campbell's Comments, HBV look forward to bringing you a fresh new series of our online breeder education program, Breed To Succeed. The latest episode is a showcase of Victorian studs and here you can view a special edition with Dr Hugh Cathels around foal handling - if you have a topic you'd love to learn more about, let us know via email.
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HBV Membership
New season membership for 2025 are now open with renewal notices to be issued to current and recently lapsed members in the coming weeks. Membership in this coming season is more important than ever to ensure the breeders' collective voice is truly being heard - support your very active kindred body in continuing to lobby government, HRA and HRV on behalf of Victorian breeders and commit to representation to the Harness Racing Advisory Council. Membership benefits will remain the same, including a hard copy of the 2025 Australasian Standardbred Stallion Guide delivered straight to your door.
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Fillies dominate Vic Derby
The puzzle came together for the E L Titan at Haras Des Trotteurs Victoria Trotters Derby Final at Maryborought after two heats were run on Sunday at Maryborough. Superstar filly Keayang Zahara led all the way in blistering mile rate of 1.59.3, which was only 0.4 seconds off the track record held by Cravache Dor.
Read the full story HERE.
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New Foal Notification Process
Harness Racing Victoria has introduced a new online foal notification option for 2024 through Harness Web. Read more about this new process, where to get more information or the workflow for microchipping HERE. |
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FoalQuest 2025
We'll be soon on the lookout for a Vicbred foal to grace the cover of next year's edition of the Australasian Standardbred Stallion Guide, so make sure your cameras are at the ready this season - T&Cs are HERE, and be sure to tag us on Facebook & Twitter so we can share the foal love this season! You can also submit your photos to APG for their terrific new gallery HERE.
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Victorian 2YOs in February
HRV will introduce weekly restricted two-year-old races from February 1 to create more opportunities for young horses. A racing department review of last year’s calendar found many early season two-year-old races failed to deliver sufficient field sizes to proceed. In an attempt to remedy this, HRV will program two-year-old races at central Victorian venues, where the category's population is greatest. For more, click HERE.
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Nominations open for HRAC
Those with a passion for harness racing in Victoria are urged to nominate for an independent seat on the Harness Racing Advisory Council. The council was established under the Racing Act to advise Harness Racing Victoria’s Board on matters concerning harness racing, facilitate consultation between the Board and participants, and consider matters referred to it by the Board.
For more information including an application form, click HERE.
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Minister appoints new Chair
Experienced racing administrator Bernard Saundry has been appointed Chair of Harness Racing Victoria. Saundry, who was chief executive officer of HRV for eight years from 1993, was appointed by the Minister for Racing Anthony Carbines, bringing vast racing and media experience to the role. “Bernard Saundry is regarded as one of Australia’s most experienced and successful racing administrators and possesses a unique understanding of the industry,” Mr Carbines said. Read more HERE.
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Member Group Results
Congratulations to Group 1 & top line race winning member-breeders in October:
Yabby Dam Farms - Derek The Jet (GR3 Need For Speed Prince), Just Believe (GR1 Bill Collins Sprint, GR3 Maryborough Gold Trotters Cup)
Peter Gleeson with Bruce & Craig Cameron - Best Deal (GR1 Victoria Derby)
Redbank Lodge - Swayzee (GR1 Victoria Cup), Leap To Fame (GR3 Smoken Up Sprint)
Woodlands Stud - Coastal Babe (GR1 Victoria Oaks)
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Breed To Succeed - Why We Breed
The latest in an inspiring series of interviews exploring why breeders to what they do with Paul Campbell of Campbell’s Comments.
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Harness Breeders Victoria Committee Meetings
The next meeting of the HBV committee is scheduled for Tuesday 10 December and a summary of proceedings will be posted on our website shortly after. We invite members and interested parties to submit papers or correspondence for consideration by the Committee by post or email. Please refer to previously summaries on our website to ensure the issue has not previously been addressed by the Committee. For consideration at the each meeting, members should email papers or correspondence to contact@hbv.org.au. |
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Headline image: A 2024 colt foal by Vincent from McArdle mare Blue Seelster, bred by Noel Watson.
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