RTI documents reveal 19 complaints have been made to the Office of Racing Integrity about Tasmania's biggest harness racing trainer
The Greens have a strong interest in the investigation and findings of the Independent Review in to the harness racing industry.
I too noticed the vigour in the Premier's defence of the Aboriginal Affairs minister this morning in contrast to his very flaccid defence of minister Ogilvie.
As you know, harness racing trainer Ben Yole has a very similar business model to the notorious greyhound trainer, Anthony Bullock.
In Question Time Minister Madeleine Ogilvie floundered over more serious questions about racing integrity and animal welfare in the industry.
The minister and the Office of Racing Integrity had been alerted to these appalling scenes several months ago.
The whistleblower believed they had already made tens of thousands of dollars and no action was taken by ORI.
Racing Minister Madeleine Ogilvie must initiate an immediate, independent investigation into allegations of race fixing and animal cruelty by a harness trainer
Minister, is this appalling animal welfare standard what you would expect from Tasmania's so-called 'top trainer'?
The Sykes Report into animal welfare in thoroughbred, harness and greyhound racing is another damning indictment on the industry.