On 1 October 2019, the Harness Racing Victoria (HRV) Racing Appeals and Disciplinary (RAD) Board commenced a hearing into a charge issued against licensed trainer David Kaa under Australian Harness Racing Rule 190(1).
On 30 October 2019, after considering further evidence and obtaining external independent legal advice that a successful prosecution in respect of the charge was unlikely given the circumstances of this case, HRV Stewards formally withdrew the charge.