The Harness Racing Victoria (HRV) Integrity Department remind licensed trainers of obligations placed upon them under the Australian Harness Racing Rules (AHRR) in ensuring all persons carrying out the activities of a stablehand are licensed.
HRV Stewards will stringently monitor this as part of their compliance requirements when undertaking stable inspections.
The relevant sections of AHRR 90A (2.9) state;
(a) The holder of a trainer’s license shall ensure that all persons carrying out the activities of a stable hand are licensed as stable hands.
(b) A trainer who fails to comply with sub-paragraph (a) is guilty of an offence.
Licensed Trainers are placed on notice that should they be found in breach of the above rules penalties may now apply.