Victoria Police has denied withholding evidence which Darren Weir's lawyers say could exonerate the Melbourne Cup-winning trainer of animal abuse charges.
Lawyers say footage which was not shown to the expert witness could clear Mr Weir of the chargesOn Tuesday and Wednesday the Ballarat Magistrates' Court held a virtual committal hearing for Mr Weir and his former stable staff, Jarrod McLean and Tyson Kermond, who each face charges of animal abuse and conspiracy to defraud stewards.
Police allege Melbourne Cup runner Red Cardinal, Japanese import Tosen Basil, and subsequent Sandown Cup winner Yogi were all hit with aDarren Weir says he trains horses because he loves them, not for gambling purposes.Police Detective Senior Constable Cliff Pickett as to why only a few hours of footage were shown to expert witness Andrew McLean, who fronted the hearing yesterday.
Senior Constable Pickett told the court police unsuccessfully requested an interview with two to three jockeys. His assistant trainer, Mr McLean, as well as former jockey William Hernan, are facing corrupt betting charges.
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