Harness Racing NSW today inquired into the conduct of Trainer/Driver Mr Glenn McElhinney in the Stewards Room at the Penrith Harness meeting on Thursday 15 March 2012.
Mr McElhinney pleaded guilty to a charge of improper behaviour under AHRR 247. The particulars of the charge being that, during the course of an inquiry at Penrith on Thursday 15 March 2012 he spoke in an improper manner towards the Stewards.
In considering penalty the Stewards took into account Mr McElhinney’s:
• Guilty plea
• Disciplinary record
Mr McElhinney was fined the sum of $1,000 however, under the provisions of AHRR 256 (5) (a) the Stewards suspended the sum of $500 for a period of 12 months conditional on Mr McElhinney not re-offending during that period.
Harness Racing NSW (HRNSW) is the controlling body for harness racing in New South Wales with responsibility for commercial and regulatory management of the industry including 31 racing clubs across the State. HRNSW is headed by an industry-appointed Board of Directors and is independent of Government.
To arrange an interview or for further information please contact:
Name: Reid Sanders
Position: Regulatory Manager
Phone: (02) 9722 6600
Email: rsanders@hrnsw.com.au
