Darren Weir receives additional two-year ban
Darren Weir receives an additional two-year ban from the Victorian Racing Tribunal for using a jigger on racehorses, following prior animal cruelty charges.
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Stewards demand huge ban as Weir faces Victorian Racing Tribunal
Stewards have told the Victorian Racing Tribunal penalty hearing that the use of jiggers was “abhorrent” and wanted a huge penalty handed down to disgraced...
Darren Weir found not guilty on corruption charges
Darren Weir, embroiled in controversy over allegations of attempting to manipulate race outcomes, has been acquitted of these charges.
Champion racemare Verry Elleegant for Hall of Fame
The roll of honour for the New Zealand Racing Hall of Fame is set to be enhanced by champion racemare Verry Elleegant, who will be...
Punt Drunk: Railway Stakes takes centre stage
Punt Drunk is back once again and is headlined by the Wizard of the West William Pike pushing for a fifth straight Railway Stakes win...
Cup-winning trainer’s cruelty case moved
A Melbourne Cup-winning trainer and three others accused of torturing horses and corrupt betting have had their case moved out of Melbourne.
Cup winning trainer’s torture case moved
A Melbourne Cup-winning trainer and three others accused of torturing horses and corrupt betting have had their case moved out of Melbourne.
Horse shock, corrupt betting claims aired
Corrupt betting and horse torture have been linked to three Darren Weir-trained horses during last year's spring racing carnival, court documents allege.
Explosive Cup Day allegations revealed
Explosive animal cruelty and fraud allegations have been levelled against horse trainers including Darren Weir in the lead up to last year's Melbourne Cup.
Melbourne Cup-winning Weir fronts court
Melbourne Cup-winning trainer Darren Weir has faced the court charged with animal cruelty offences.
Weir ruled ineligible for Vic premierships
Racing Victoria has announced eligibility criteria for its racing awards, ruling disqualified trainer Darren Weir out of the season's premierships.
McLean faces hearing over ‘jigger’ charge
Victorian trainer Jarrod McLean, Darren Weir's former Warrnambool assistant, will front a hearing on Monday charged with possessing an electrical device.
RAD Board to hear Jarrod McLean charges
The Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board has set a date to hear the charges against trainer Jarrod McLean, Darren Weir's former Warrnambool assistant.
Iconoclasm in top order ahead of Goodwood
The Goodwood at Morphettville will be the first of two interstate Group One assignments for the Danny O'Brien-trained Iconoclasm.
RV Board deny McLean’s bid for Weir’s base
Jarrod McLean's application for the Warrnambool stables of Darren Weir has been knocked back.
Maher/Eustace to open Ballarat stable
The training partnership of Ciaron Maher and David Eustace will take over Darren Weir's Ballarat stable.
Former Weir horses entered for Caulfield
A host of horses formerly trained by now disqualified Darren Weir are set to race for new stables on C F Orr Stakes day at...
Vic racing isn’t rotten: industry chief
Racing Victoria chief executive Giles Thompson would rather be talking about the Festival Of Racing than recent scandals in the state.
The rise and fall of trainer Darren Weir
Darren Weir has gone from zero to hero and back again in the most dramatic rise and fall in the racing industry.
Jiggers located in Weir’s master bedroom
Three devices known as jiggers were found in the master bedroom of the home at trainer Darren Weir's training property at Ballarat, an inquiry has...
Four-year ban for disgraced trainer Weir
Trainer Darren Weir has been disqualified for four years after three devices known as jiggers were found in the bedroom of his home at his...
Jiggers found in Weir bedroom at Ballarat
The three electrical devices known as jiggers were found in the master bedroom at trainer Darren Weir's training property at Ballarat, a inquiry has heard.
A snapshot of trainer Darren Weir’s career
Darren Weir has risen from humble beginnings as an owner-trainer to become Australia's leading trainer.
Racehorse trainer Weir banned for 4 years
Trainer Darren Weir has been disqualified for four years over three devices known as jiggers found in the bedroom of his home at his Ballarat...
Darren Weir faces ban of at least 4 years
Darren Weir will know his penalty for possessing jiggers during a Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board hearing with stewards to ask for a four-year ban.