The Victorian harness racing industry is governed by the Australian Harness Racing Rules and the Victorian Local Rules.
Any amendments to the Australian Harness Racing Rules or the Victorian Local Rules must be adopted/approved by the Harness Racing Victoria Board and reviewed by the Victorian Racing Integrity Board before coming into effect in Victoria.
Australian Harness Racing Rules
The Australian Harness Racing Rules are available on the Harness Racing Australia website. Links to other related documents, including the Australian Trotting Stud Book Regulations, are also available on the Harness Racing Australia website.
The Australian Harness Racing Rules (Amendments up to and including 14 December 2024) are effective in Victoria as of 17 March 2025.
Details of previous amendments made to the Australian Harness Racing Rules are available here.
Victorian Local Rules
The Victorian Local Rules (Effective 1 May 2024) are available here.
See also: Policies