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.
Mr Yole is Tasmania’s leading harness trainer and has previously described all allegations as “patently false”.
Mr Murrihy’s final report, which was handed to the state government last year, was published online on Wednesday.
More than 44 submissions were received and over 50 interviews were conducted as part of the inquiry, along with examining betting records, reviewing extensive race footage and undertaking site visits.
Mr Murrihy also heard from seven former stable employees who gave evidence about race day practices involving horses in the wash bay area at the Yole Sidmouth property.
The racing minister said in terms of any formal charges being laid or staff dismissals, that would be a matter for the independent stewards panel.
“I’m not going to pre-empt their findings … but I can assure the Tasmanian community that the independent stewards come highly recommended,” Mr Ellis said.
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Mr Yole is Tasmania’s leading harness trainer and has previously described all allegations as “patently false”.
Mr Murrihy’s final report, which was handed to the state government last year, was published online on Wednesday.
More than 44 submissions were received and over 50 interviews were conducted as part of the inquiry, along with examining betting records, reviewing extensive race footage and undertaking site visits.
Mr Murrihy also heard from seven former stable employees who gave evidence about race day practices involving horses in the wash bay area at the Yole Sidmouth property.
The racing minister said in terms of any formal charges being laid or staff dismissals, that would be a matter for the independent stewards panel.
“I’m not going to pre-empt their findings … but I can assure the Tasmanian community that the independent stewards come highly recommended,” Mr Ellis said.
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