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Horse racing trainer Darren Weir committed to stand trial on charges of animal abuse, conspiracy
Melbourne Cup-winning trainer Darren Weir has been committed to stand trial on multiple charges of animal abuse and conspiracy to defraud racing stewards.
Weir is charged with "engaging in the torturing, abusing, overworking and terrifying" three racehorses during the 2018 spring carnival, and conspiring to cheat and defraud Racing Victoria stewards.
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Article by Daniel Miles
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