australian-racing-0719
Smerdon loses VCAT Appeal
ROBERT Smerdon yesterday lost his appeal to the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal after it affirmed the decision of the Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board, which found him guilty of conduct prejudicial to the image, interests or welfare of racing.
Smerdon was found guilty by the RAD Board and fined $10,000 for giving jockey Damien Oliver $11,000 in cash from professional punter Mark Hunter.
The payment was a result of a bet Oliver placed on Miss Octopussy in October 2010 via Hunter, which led to the jockey's disqualification for eight months.
Smerdon can appeal against the fine.
4 Comments | 1 decade ago
Recent Comments
LuckyLongshots 20 Jun | Posts: 4185
Please feel free to form your own opinion ;) ;) I have and I think most have!
bookielover 20 Jun | Posts: 2590
During the case, Olly said that he had NEVER done it before. :)) :)) And Smerdon said that he had no idea what the money was about :)) :)) Please feel free to form your own opinion ;) ;)
SPUDLEY 19 Jun | Posts: 1507
He probably will be paid back by Ollie anyway but some mud will still stick
bookielover 19 Jun | Posts: 2590
Justice has been done :)>-