Fraser Coast Chronicle

Small win for Weir in animal cruelty case

The court case against trainer Darren Weir over allegations of "torturing, over-working, abusing and terrifying" horses has...

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14th Feb. 2020 1:02 PM

Disgraced trainer Darren Weir has appeared in a Melbourne court. Picture: AAP

Darren Weir’s betting activity in spotlight

Former horse trainer Darren Weir’s fall from grace has hit a new low after an investigation into his betting accounts - and...

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30th Nov. 2019 8:11 PM

Former horse trainer Darren Weir’s fall from grace has hit a new low after an investigation into his betting accounts - and those held by his associates.

New animal cruelty claims, betting allegations in Weir case

Darren Weir’s right-hand man hit horses, court documents have claimed, while 'shocking' of horses has been allegedly linked...

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23rd Oct. 2019 12:10 PM

Trainer Darren Weir arrives at the Melbourne Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday. Picture: AAP Image/Julian Smith

Trainer Jarrod McLean may face years on sidelines

Darren Weir former foreman has been suspended by Racing Victoria after a seven-hour hearing relating to animal cruelty —...

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11th Oct. 2019 4:10 PM

Jarrod McLean has been charged for possessing a banned electric-shock device.

Melbourne Cup trainer charged with ‘torturing’ horses

Police have laid several charges against disqualified horse trainer Darren Weir over serious allegations of animal cruelty...

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09th Oct. 2019 10:10 AM

Trainer Darren Weir holds up the Cup after Jockey John Allen rode Kiwia to win the Ballarat Cup.

McLean jigger case put on hold

Jarrod McLean will not face the Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board until late May over four charges relating to the...

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26th Feb. 2019 5:02 PM

No reason has been given officially for the delay in the hearing of charges against Jarrod McLean. Picture: Vince Caligiuri/Getty Images

Weir returns to farm life after awkward farewell

Banned trainer Darren Weir spent his final week at Forest Lodge recommending new trainers, briefing them on horses'...

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16th Feb. 2019 2:02 PM

Ciaron Maher at Darren Weir's old Ballarat stables. Picture: Jay Town

Maher to take over Weir’s horses

Ciaron Maher has emerged as the saviour for the business owned by disgraced trainer Darren Weir.

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07th Feb. 2019 8:02 AM

Ciaron Maher will take over the Ballarat operation of banned trainer Darren Weir.

Shattered Weir reduced to tears as career crumbles

As the guillotine fell on the man who embodied the larrikin essence of Australian racing, tears streamed down Darren Weir’s...

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06th Feb. 2019 6:02 PM

Weir’s prizemoney haul revealed

The success of Darren Weir snowballed year after year but it was the year of his Melbourne Cup triumph when his stable’s...