On 31 March 2021, currently disqualified person Joe Bajada was interviewed by Harness Racing Victoria (HRV) Stewards in relation to his attendance at a Mount Cottrell property where he was attending to registered standardbred horses.

As this investigation is ongoing, no further comment will be made at this time, however industry participants are reminded that they must not associate or communicate with disqualified persons for purposes relating to the harness racing industry.