Murrihy report into Tasmania's harness racing industry makes finding of race fixing and team driving

1 year, 2 months ago

Murrihy report into Tasmania's harness racing industry makes finding of race fixing and team driving

In short: A report into Tasmania's harness racing industry, sparked by an ABC News investigation, has found the state's leading trainer had engaged in race fixing and animal abuse. A report into Tasmania's harness racing industry, sparked by an ABC News investigation, has found the state's leading trainer had engaged in race fixing and animal abuse. A 10-month investigation into Tasmania's harness racing industry has found individuals within the industry engaged in team driving, race fixing and animal abuse. The Tasmanian government announced in March 2023 that an independent review would be carried out after the ABC aired allegations of team driving, race fixing, and animal welfare concerns in the state's harness racing industry.

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Tasracing again moves to ban Ben Yole and others from race tracks after Supreme Court clears the way

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Australia's leading harness racing stable, Yole Racing, at centre of cheating allegations

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Australia's leading harness racing stable, Yole Racing, at centre of cheating allegations

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Ben Yole, Tasmania's leading harness racing trainer, banned from attending races after Murrihy Report's adverse findings

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