Effective 2 June 2025, HRV will implement new pre-race warmup protocols to ensure consistency in pre-race sampling procedures.

Key Changes:

  • Pre-Race Warmups Must Be Declared: To be eligible for a pre-race warmup on raceday, the trainer must have it listed on the relevant horse’s Stable Return. The trainer, or person in charge of the horse, must then, upon arrival of the horse on course, seek Steward's approval for the horse to complete a pre-race warmup at that race meeting.
  • Sampling Takes Priority: If a horse is selected for pre-race sampling, the sampling process will take precedence, and the pre-race warmup will not be permitted.

These measures are designed to ensure fairness, consistency, and integrity in HRV’s testing procedures.

For further information on this matter please contact the HRV Integrity Department using one of the following below:

HRV Stewards - Phone - 03 8378 0222

HRV Stewards Outside Business Hours - Phone - 03 9214 0650

Integrity Hotline - Phone - 03 9214 0651 or Email - integrity@hrv.org.au