Harness Racing Victoria (HRV) Stewards have issued a charge against Neil Preston under Australian Harness Racing Rule (AHRR) 187(3) which states:
A person shall comply with an order or direction given by the Stewards.
It is alleged that Mr Preston failed to take any steps to provide shelter for horses in his care after being given a written direction by HRV Stewards to do so.
The charge will be heard by the HRV Racing Appeals and Disciplinary (RAD) Board on a date to be fixed.