Wednesday 14 July 2010
CHARGES AGAINST MICHAEL ACHURCH, ADAM RUGGARI & ROBERT XERRI
Stewards have directed Mr Michael Achurch, Mr Adam Ruggari and Mr Robert Xerri to appear before them to answer the following charges in relation to Race 5 at Tamworth on Thursday 17 September 2009.
Michael Achurch
Rule 187 (1) – A person who is directed to do so by the Stewards shall attend an inquiry or investigation convened or conducted by them.
Rule 241 – A person shall not in connection with any part of the harness racing industry do anything which is fraudulent or corrupt.
Rule 227 – A person shall not give or offer money or other inducement improperly to anyone employed, engaged or participating in the harness racing industry.
Adam Ruggari
Rule 241 – A person shall not in connection with any part of the harness racing industry do anything which is fraudulent or corrupt.
Rule 228 – A person employed, engaged or participating in the harness racing industry shall not accept or agree to accept any money or other inducement improperly.
Robert Xerri
Rule 245 – A person shall not direct, persuade, encourage or assist anyone to breach these rules or otherwise engage in an improper act.
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: Michael Beattie
Position: Chairman of Stewards
Phone: (02) 97226600
Email: mbeattie@hrnsw.com.au
