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Banned harness trainer apologises publicly for first time

Banned harness trainer apologises publicly for first time
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SunLive - Mauao murder: Convicted killer to be released

SunLive - Mauao murder: Convicted killer to be released
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No more freeze branding for NZ harness horses

Horsetalk.co.nz No more freeze branding for NZ harness horses A standardbred foal being freeze branded. © HRNZ Harness racing horses in New Zealand will no longer be freeze branded from next season, with microchipping the way of the future for the industry. This season was a “transition” season, with standardbred foals being both branded and microchipped, but those born in the upcoming season will be microchipped only. It brings the New Zealand industry into line with other harness racing jurisdictions around the world, and Harness Racing New Zealand (HRNZ) said the change was about traceability and animal welfare as well as embracing technology.

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Harness racing trainer s downfall from serial winner to a lifetime ban for corruption

John Coulam, chairman of the Harness Racing New Zealand board, said the decision reinforced the industry’s “zero tolerance” for dishonest behaviour. Warwick Gendall, the chairman of the JCA panel, said Kerr had forfeited any right to be involved in the harness racing profession or enjoy any of the benefits of horse racing. A penalty to deter others was crucial. “The confidence of owners and others in the absolute integrity of trainers in whom total trust is vested is vital. The sport cannot endure if owners cannot trust trainers.” Gendall gave a detailed account of Kerr’s fraud against Brisbane businessmen Peter Varcoe and John Beverley.

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Harness racing trying to polish its tarnished image by clamping down on cheats

Joseph Johnson/Stuff Canterbury is harness racing s most active area. The local industry employs about 1700 people and injects about $200m into the Canterbury/West Coast economy. They could be two old men discussing great horses over a beer in the members lounge at Addington Raceway. Don Bates, in his 70s, is quietly spoken and retiring, Warwick Gendall, approaching 80, is confident and talkative. In fact the setting is more formal. Gendall, a retired High Court judge, is chairing a panel of the Judicial Control Authority (JCA) – a tribunal that adjudicates charges laid by racing s investigation and prosecution arm, the Racing Integrity Unit (RIU).

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