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Weir trained the New Zealand thoroughbred Prince of Penzance, which was ridden to victory in the 2015 Cup by the first female jockey to win the race.But he was banned from the sport in Victoria state this year after dramatic police raids on his stables that allegedly discovered Taser-like “jiggers”, which are used to prompt a horse to perform better on the track.Police said in a statement that a 49-year-old man was charged with animal cruelty, conspiracy to defraud racing officials, and illegal possession of a weapon following a search of two properties in January.National broadcaster ABC identified the man as Weir.Three other men were also charged Wednesday with offences connected to the raids, including corruption in racing, animal cruelty and cocaine possession.The scandal likely spells the end of Weir’s career.The Australian newspaper reported that he sold his stables just weeks after the raids.The peak racing body in neighbouring New South Wales state also issued Weir with a show cause notice earlier this year to explain why he should not be disciplined there.He is due to appear in a Melbourne court on October 23.A NOTE ABOUT RELEVANT ADVERTISING: We collect information about the content (including ads) you use across this site and use it to make both advertising and content more relevant to you on our network and other sites.
(9News) Melbourne Cup winning trainer Darren Weir (left, with Michelle Payne after their 2015 victory) is being investigated for allegedly using an electric 'jigger' on his horses to make them work harder The investigation into horse trainer Darren Weir has cast a shadow over the upcoming film celebrating the life and achievements of Michelle Payne, the …
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Trainer Darren Weir is seen leaving the Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board in February.
Darren Weir's Ballarat operations Forest Lodge has been sold after the Victorian trainer was banned for four years.
(9News) He trained over 500 winning horses last year alone. Melbourne Cup-winning trainer Darren Weir has torture case moved to regional Victoria All four a set to appear in the Melbourne Magistrates Court on …
This is also known as Online Behavioural Advertising. The alleged animal cruelty and fraud conspiracy case against Melbourne Cup winning trainer Darren Weir will be heard in Ballarat.
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Melbourne Cup-winning Australian trainer Darren Weir was charged with animal cruelty offences Wednesday, months after receiving a four-year racing ban …
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Darren Weir is seen departing the Victorian Racing Club's headquarters during after a show cause hearing in Melbourne.
https://www.theroar.com.au/2019/02/07/will-there-be-a-way-back-for-darren-weir Melbourne Cup-winning horse trainer Darren Weir and two other men have been arrested in police raids at Weir's Victorian properties.