The Harness Racing Victoria (HRV) Stewards advise all industry stakeholders of the following which is effective immediately:
- All Licensed persons whom have competed interstate must not attend race or trial meetings in Victoria for a period of 14 days from the date of competition, and must provide a medical clearance to HRV within that 14-day period;
- Trainers, who are subject to the above restriction, will not be permitted to present a horse to start in a race or trial during this 14-day period;
All persons are advised that should they fail to comply with these requirements significant penalties, including periods of disqualification, may be imposed under Australian Harness Racing Rule (AHRR).
AHRR 238 states:
238. A person shall not fail to comply with any order, direction or requirement of the Controlling Body or the Stewards relating to harness racing or to the harness racing industry.
