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Melbourne Cup-winning horse trainer Darren Weir is disputing the allegation that he attempted to corrupt the famous Flemington race in 2018. During a Victorian Racing Tribunal, Weir pleaded guilty to using an electronic jigger on three racehorses, and also admitted guilt to other various charges relating animal welfare. But he pleaded not guilty to trying to corrupt upcoming races — including the Melbourne Cup and the 2018 Lexus Stakes — and allegations of misleading behaviour.
And former Racing Victoria chair of stewards Robert Cram gave evidence on Monday. “I’m not aware of tangible evidence of putting a on a horse will make it race any better,” Cram said. Hill is also disputing some of the facts around the allegations. The same footage was played in the Warrnambool Magistrates Court in 2022. Weir has already been banned for possession of the jiggers and was fined $36,000.
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