VIC – VRT Hearing – Peter O'Brien

02 December 2024
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On 14 November 2024, the Victorian Racing Tribunal (VRT) considered charges issued by Harness Racing Victoria (HRV) Stewards against Peter O’Brien under Australian Harness Racing Rules (AHRR) 231(1)(d), 247, 187(3) and 187(1).

HRV Stewards had issued seven (7) charges to Mr O’Brien.  At the commencement of the hearing, HRV Stewards withdrew two (2) charges – charges 5 and 6 – both issued under AHRR 187(1).

Charges 1 and 3 were issued under AHRR 231(1)(d), which states:

A person shall not: - 

(d) abuse

anyone employed, engaged or participating in the harness racing industry or otherwise having a connection with it.

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