Australia To Host World's Richest Race April 20, 2022 Australia will host the world’s richest harness race.
Taranto Relinquishes Chairman Role June 29, 2020 Harness Racing Australia (HRA) has announced that it is looking for a new chairman, as Michael Taranto has advised the HRA Executive that he will not be seeking re-appointment as chairman of HRA at th...
Jamieson To Down Under Conference November 20, 2018 Harness Racing Australia Chairman Michael Taranto has unveiled the full program for HRA’s inaugural National Conference, which will take place on Friday, December 14 at Flemington Racecourse.
Jamieson To Speak In Australia October 16, 2018 Officials from Harness Racing Australia today announced plans to establish an annual HRA National Conference.
Australia Delays Whip Ban June 10, 2017 The Executive of Harness Racing Australia (HRA) has reaffirmed its commitment to the removal of the use of whips in harness racing, but announced this week it would not implement such rules by the pre...
Australia To Ban Whips December 10, 2016 In a move sure to spark much discussion, Australia's harness racing industry has announced that the country will ban the use of existing whips in 2017.
Media Swarms International Drivers February 20, 2015 The drivers taking part in the 2015 World Driving Championship continue to receive a substantial amount of attention from the Australian media.
Horses Scratched For Wide Sulkies December 13, 2014 What was scheduled to be one of the biggest nights on the calendar of a racetrack in Australia was marred with controversy after a number of top contenders were late scratches due to racebikes exceedi...
Global Effort To Protect Integrity June 30, 2014 On Monday, the Ontario Racing Commission announced the formation of a new international effort to share intelligence information across borders to protect the integrity of horse racing.
We Will Trot You November 01, 2013 Harness Racing Australia (HRA) has recently unveiled its 'We Will Trot You' marketing concept, designed to create a national brand focus capable of delivering a big, bold and exciting image for harnes...
TV, Racing Promotion Discussed At WTC June 13, 2013 Discussion of television and technology’s positions in racing and the promotion of racing and racetracks shared the spotlight on the third day of the World Trotting Conference in France.
Controversy Over Voluntary EI Vaccination March 25, 2010 Harness Racing Australia has announced that it is deeply concerned at reports that the Minister for Agriculture, Tony Burke, will advocate for voluntary vaccination of
HRA: No Change To New Whip Rules February 01, 2010 The executive of Harness Racing Australia (HRA) reiterated its support for the recently amended rules pertaining to the use of whips in harness racing at its monthly meeting on January 28, 2010, but h...
