The 63-year-old was arrested after he allegedly administered alcohol to one of his greyhounds then bet on a rival dog.
A greyhound trainer has appeared in court charged with allegedly giving alcohol to a dog to corrupt the outcome of a race in central western New South Wales.
He is accused of betting on a rival dog to win $4,000Augustus Leslie Weekes allegedly gave alcohol to one of his animals before a race then bet $4,000 on a rival dog.He has been charged withHis matter was briefly mentioned in the Orange Local Court on Thursday."I treat animals the way I treat humans," he said outside the court after his appearance.The Greyhound Welfare Integrity Commission is involved.
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