As a result of the Harness Racing Victoria (HRV) Integrity Department investigation into Airbournemagic winning at Cobram on 22 June, 2015, HRV Stewards today invoked Australian Harness Racing Rule (AHRR) 183, ordering that neither Mr Brocq Robertson or Mr David Bartley conduct licensed activities or race any horses until the investigation is finalised. These restrictions were imposed by HRV Stewards with immediate effect.
In making this decision, the HRV Stewards have considered all relevant information including any submissions provided on behalf of the participants as to why no action should be taken against the participants or their licences in the circumstances.
The participants have been advised of their rights of appeal against this decision and any such appeal must be lodged with the Racing Appeals and Disciplinary (RAD) Board registrar by 5.00pm on 30 January, 2017.
HRV will not be commenting further on this matter at this time.
