On 25 June 2015, Harness Racing New South Wales (HRNSW) concluded an inquiry that commenced on 11 February 2015 in relation to licensed trainer, Mr Michael Day (Snr) fraudulently obtaining payments from an owner for the training of a standardbred horse that never existed. Mr Day (Snr) was interviewed by HRNSW Stewards on 5 May 2015 and provided false information during that phase of the investigation. On 15 May 2015, Mr Day (Snr) was again interviewed and made admissions in relation to his fraudulent conduct. Mr Day (Snr) was issued with three (3) charges pursuant to Australian Harness Racing Rules (AHRR) as follows: CHARGE 1- Pursuant to AHRR 241: 241. A person shall not in connection with any part of the harness racing industry do anything which is fraudulent or corrupt. The particulars of this charge were that Mr Day (Snr) between 2009 and 5 May 2015, by way of dishonesty and deception, received money for training fees and other expenses from an owner for a horse referred to as ‘MIRIYAN’, a horse that did not and does not exist. CHARGE 2- Pursuant to AHRR 243: 243. A person employed, engaged or participating in the harness racing industry shall not behave in a way which is prejudicial or detrimental to the industry. The particulars of this charge were that Mr Day (Snr) between 2009 and 5 May 2015, by way of dishonesty and deception, received money for training fees and other expenses for a horse referred to as ‘MIRIYAN’, a horse that did not and does not exist. These actions, involving dishonesty and deceit are detrimental to the Harness Racing industry. CHARGE 3- Pursuant to AHRR 187(2) & (7) as follows: 187. (2) A person shall not refuse to answer questions or to produce a horse, document, substance or piece of equipment, or give false or misleading evidence or information at an inquiry or investigation. (7) A person who fails to comply with any provision of this rule is guilty of an offence. The particulars of this charge were that Mr Day (Snr), in an interview with HRNSW Stewards on Tuesday 5 May 2015, gave false and/or misleading information in relation to an investigation being conducted by HRNSW Stewards into this matter. Mr. Day (Snr) pleaded guilty to all charges by way of written submissions. In respect of the charge proven pursuant to AHRR 241, Mr Day (Snr) was disqualified for a period of 10 years. In respect of the charge proven pursuant to AHRR 243, Mr Day (Snr) was disqualified for a period of 5 years. In respect of the charge proven pursuant to AHRR 187 (2) & (7), Mr Day (Snr) was disqualified for a period of 2 years. All disqualification periods were ordered to be served concurrently. Effectively, Mr Day (Snr) is disqualified for a period of 10 years to expire at midnight on 24 June 2025. In determining penalty, Stewards considered the conduct of Mr Day (Snr) to be dishonest, deceitful and calculated at the highest level due to the length of time over which the offence took place, the measures undertaken by Mr Day (Snr) and the continuation of the conduct. In addition, Stewards were mindful of Mr Day’s (Snr) guilty plea, his conduct in recanting the initial false and misleading evidence and the effect such conduct had on the investigation. Stewards were also mindful of the effects of his conduct on the image, reputation and integrity of the harness racing industry.
how about this bloke's form Mr Michael Day (Snr) – Inquiry Concluded01 July 2015On 25 June 2015, Harness Racing New South Wales (HRNSW) concluded an inquiry that commenced on 11 February 2015 in relation to licensed trainer, Mr Michael Day (Snr) fr
n Thursday 2 July 2015 stewards inquired into an incident that occurred between trainer/driver Ryan Hryhorec and concession driver Michael Smith in the raceday stalls after Race 9 at Globe Derby on Friday 26 June 2015. Evidence was taken from Ryan Hryhorec, Michael Smith, Brett Lowe, Garry Folland and Matthew Maguire. Mr. Hryhorec was found guilty of a charge under Rule 231(1) which reads: A person shall not threaten, harass, intimidate, abuse, assault or otherwise interfere improperly with anyone employed, engaged or participating in the harness racing industry or otherwise having a connection with it. The particulars being that Mr. Hryhorec approached Mr. Smith in an aggressive manner, verbally abused him, made a threatening comment and made physical contact with him. Mr. Hryhorec was disqualified for 6 months. Further, Mr. Hryhorec pleaded guilty to a charge under Rule 243 which reads: A person employed, engaged or participating in the harness racing industry shall not behave in a way which is prejudicial or detrimental to the industry. The particulars being that Mr. Hryhorec’s conduct in abusing, threatening and making physical contact with Mr. Smith, was detrimental to the image of harness racing and had the potential to cause people to question the professionalism of the industry. Mr. Hryhorec was disqualified for 3 months. Stewards ordered these two periods of disqualification be served concurrently. Mr. Hryhorec was advised of his appeal rights. In considering penalty stewards were mindful that Mr. Hryhorec was the instigator and had a previous misconduct offence, the seriousness of the offence, his admittance of the breach and his remorse and the need for a significant penalty to serve as a deterrent and to illustrate to the industry that this type of conduct will not be tolerated. Barbara Scott
n Thursday 2 July 2015 stewards inquired into an incident that occurred between trainer/driver Ryan Hryhorec and concession driver Michael Smith in the raceday stalls after Race 9 at Globe Derby on Friday 26 June 2015.Evidence was taken from Ryan Hry
still remember the night when a hryhorec trotter who had beaten the same field the last 3 or 4 starts and was a short price fave(the trotters name escapes me)was layed for $20,000 on betfair(biggest lay ive seen on SA trots) and lo and behold missed start 100m.
still remember the night when a hryhorec trotter who had beaten the same field the last 3 or 4 starts and was a short price fave(the trotters name escapes me)was layed for $20,000 on betfair(biggest lay ive seen on SA trots) and lo and behold missed