IndianSubcontinent

Weir has won more than 30 races at the elite Grade One levelTrainer Darren Weir has been charged and faces suspension for possessing devices used to deliver electric shocks to make horses run faster.On Wednesday, police seized a firearm, a substance believed to be cocaine, and four of the illegal Taser-type devices at the Melbourne Cup-winner's stables.Now Mr Weir, assistant trainer Jarrod McLean and stable employee Tyson Kermond must answer charges brought by Racing Victoria.The trio has declined to comment.Mr Weir faces six charges, including three of possessing an electronic device designed to shock horses into running faster.The 48-year-old, who claimed a landmark win in the 2015 Melbourne Cup when jockey Michelle Payne won aboard Prince Of Penzance, is also charged with failing to help the inquiry and conduct prejudicial to the interests of horse racing.Mr McLean faces four charges including possessing one of the devices, which are known as "jiggers" and can cause horses to run faster in conjunction with a jockey using their whip.Mr Kermond has been charged with failing to help the inquiry and refusing to answer questions from the stewards.The inquiry was opened after the execution of search warrants by Victoria Police on Wednesday at properties in Ballarat and Warrnambool that saw the three arrested before later being released without charge.Mr Weir and Mr McLean have also been issued with "show cause notices" in relation to possible suspensions of their licences and refusal to accept nominations for races.Mr Weir's nine runners and the McLean-trained Sacred Theme were late withdrawals from Friday night's meeting at The Valley, along with Weir's 11 runners at Saturday's Caulfield meeting.





Unlimited Portal Access + Monthly Magazine - 12 issues


Contribute US to Start Broadcasting - It's Voluntary!


ADVERTISE


Merchandise (Peace Series)

 


Hamas promises to release last living US hostage in bid to secure ceasefire


India and Pakistan ceasefire shaken by overnight clashes in Kashmir


India and Pakistan agree to a ceasefire after US-mediated talks


Israel won’t be involved in new Gaza aid plan, only in security, US envoy claims


Hamas engaged in ‘fierce fight’ with Israeli soldiersin Rafah


Mother of Israeli hostage outraged by Donald Trump's claim of three captive deaths


Israeli strikes on congested market and school housing households kill at least 48


Israeli airstrikes shut down Yemen’s main airport


'What is left to bomb' is the concern individuals of Gaza ask amidst debris of their homes and decreasing food products


Taoiseach accuses Israel of 'war criminal offenses' over blockading of aid into Gaza


Bel Trew: How Trump's dark vision for Gaza has actually emboldened Israel to take entire strip


Bel Trew: Palestinian families dealing with an apocalyptic problem as Israel prepares fresh Gaza offensive


Pope Francis's popemobile to be used as mobile health unit in Gaza


Six hurt after Houthis hit Israel’s Ben Gurion Airport with hypersonic missile


Hamas carries out 'looters' after armed gangs apparently assault Gaza supermarket


World is ‘breaking the bodies and minds’ of the children of Gaza, says Dr Mike Ryan


Greta Thunberg was because of board unarmed Gaza help ship that was assaulted by drones as NGO blames Israel


Tánaiste gets in touch with Israel to 'instantly' lift help supply blockade in Gaza as it strikes two-month mark