Darren Weir Appeals Two-Year Disqualification Over Jigger Use

by | Oct 17, 2024 | Uncategorized | 0 comments

Former trainer Darren Weir has lodged an appeal against the two-year disqualification handed down by the Victorian Racing Tribunal (VRT) in July for using a jigger on three horses. Weir’s legal team, Guthrie & Associates, has filed the appeal with the Supreme Court, arguing that the penalty is “altogether excessive… Read More »

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