Harness Racing Victoria (HRV) Stewards have issued a charge against licensed stablehand Leroy O’Brien under Australian Harness Racing Rule (AHRR) 231(1)(e), which reads:
A person shall not assault anyone employed, engaged or participating in the harness racing industry or otherwise having a connection with it.
This charge relates to the conduct of Mr O’Brien at the Ararat harness racing meeting on 15 September 2024.
Further charges have been issued against Mr O’Brien under AHRR 231(1)(d) and 231(2) which are also in relation to his conduct at the Ararat harness racing meeting on 15 September 2024.
The charges will be heard by the Victorian Racing Tribunal (VRT) on a date to be fixed.