FILE PHOTO: Trainer Darren Weir (L) and jockey Michelle Payne celebrate with their cups after victory with their horse Prince of Penzance in race 7 the Melbourne Cup during the Melbourne Cup race day at Flemington Racecourse in Melbourne, Victoria November 3, 2015. REUTERS/Hamish Blair
MELBOURNE (Reuters) - Melbourne Cup-winning trainer Darren Weir was handed a four-year global ban on Wednesday for the possession of equipment used to deliver electric shocks to horses.
Three of the electrical devices, which are known as "jiggers" and are used to condition horses to run faster in races, were found in the master bedroom at Weir's house when Victoria Police raided his properties last week.
Already a subscriber? Log in.
Win a prize this Mother's Day by subscribing to our annual plan now! T&C applies.
Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!
