Harness Racing Victoria would like to announce the introduction of their new Hero Program Retrainer Award, the award aims to recognise retrainers that work tirelessly to retrain and rehome retired harness racehorses throughout Victoria and promote the organisations industry retirement program (Hero).
The award, eligible to Hero Program retrainers, has two categories, enabling Harness Racing Victoria to celebrate both current program retrainers and retrainers joining the program from January 2025
The prizes include a Hero award pack with a cash prize pool of $20,000 for 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in both categories to assist the selected retrainers with the development of their retraining and rehoming work.
The award focuses on the volume of retired harness racehorses rehomed during the 2025 calendar year via the eligible retrainers as well as the quality of feedback received from the horse owners on their experience and support while purchasing their new equine partner.
The award recipients will be announced early 2026.
Find out more on the new award.
Find out how to become a Hero retrainer.
