Tasmania’s Chief Thoroughbred Steward Sacked
Tasracing terminated the employment of the senior racing official due to "conduct-related matters" following an investigation.
The chief thoroughbred steward was stood down on September 21, just days after starting in the role on September 15.
The conduct was described as "disappointing" by Racing Integrity Commissioner Sean Carroll.
Carroll's office stated that he was "satisfied with the manner in which Tasracing has managed the situation since becoming aware of the allegations".
- The steward was dismissed on Monday.
- The specifics of the steward's misconduct have not been disclosed by Tasracing or the state's racing watchdog.
Author's summary: Tasmania's chief steward dismissed due to conduct issues.