Jumps Review Panel

The function of the Jumps Review Panel is, among other things, to provide clear direction regarding matters that the Panel may take into account when considering the qualification of horses to race in jumps races.

The Jumps Review Panel will be taking the following points into account when qualifying a horse;

  • competitiveness;
  • jumping ability;
  • placing in trial;
  • fitness;
  • overall performance and condition;
  • any other factor the Jumps Review Panel considers relevant in its discretion.
  • Jumps review panel members

    The Jumps Review Panel meets regularly to review the performance of horses and riders in trials and races, consider their suitability for competition, oversee the conduct of jumps racing and provide recommendations to the Racing Victoria Board on the operation of jumps racing.

    • Rob Montgomery (Chairman)
    • Josh Grimwood (Jumps Racing Manager)
    • James Hitchcock (Steward)
    • Ron Hall (Jockey Wellbeing and Safety Officer and former jumps jockey)
    • Dr. Grace Forbes (Manager - Veterinary Services)

    • Jumps review panel members

      The Jumps Review Panel meets regularly to review the performance of horses and riders in trials and races, consider their suitability for competition, oversee the conduct of jumps racing and provide recommendations to the Racing Victoria Board on the operation of jumps racing.

      • Rob Montgomery (Chairman)
      • Josh Grimwood (Jumps Racing Manager)
      • James Hitchcock (Steward)
      • Ron Hall (Jockey Wellbeing and Safety Officer and former jumps jockey)
      • Dr. Grace Forbes (Manager - Veterinary Services)
  • jumps rider skills panel

    The Jumps Rider Skills Panel is convened upon request of the Jumps Review Panel to review a rider's performance and consider appropriate measures as required.

    • Rob Montgomery (Chairman)
    • Ron Hall (Jockey Wellbeing and Safety Officer and former jumps jockey)
    • Adrian Garraway (Former jumps jockey and RV Jumps Jockey Coach)

    • jumps rider skills panel

      The Jumps Rider Skills Panel is convened upon request of the Jumps Review Panel to review a rider's performance and consider appropriate measures as required.

      • Rob Montgomery (Chairman)
      • Ron Hall (Jockey Wellbeing and Safety Officer and former jumps jockey)
      • Adrian Garraway (Former jumps jockey and RV Jumps Jockey Coach)
2022 Race Reports

Click on the race date below to view the 2022 race reports as reviewed by the Jumps Review Panel:

2017 Race Reports
Click on the race date below to view the 2017 race reports as reviewed by the Jumps Review Panel:
2015 Race Reports
Please click on the race date below to view the 2015 race reports as reviewed by the Jumps Review Panel: