[AusRace] Victorian harness racing trainer Robert Walters in court over alleged corruption of a race

L.B.Loveday lloveday at ozemail.com.au
Sat Jul 13 13:50:49 AEST 2019


Quote: Mr Walters' is facing counts of engaging in conduct that corrupts or
would corrupt a betting outcome

 

There was far more money bet on the Test that Smith, Warner and the bunny
tried to affect the result of. 

 

Can anyone explain why those 3 should not be similarly charged?

 

In my opinion, the cricketers were guilty of "dishonestly obtaining
financial advantage by deception", a serious crime, as they tried to
illegally affect the results of the game (more wickets, more quickly,
greater chance of winning) when succeeding could have meant bigger bonuses
for them, larger contracts next year. 



 


Victorian harness racing trainer Robert Walters in court over alleged
corruption of a race


A Victorian harness racing trainer charged with race fixing, allegedly told
an associate of his intention to "employ specific tactics" so that bets
could be placed.

Rebekah Cavanagh <https://www.heraldsun.com.au/journalists/rebekah-cavanagh>
, Exclusive, Herald Sun

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July 10, 2019 9:19am

 

 

A Victorian harness racing trainer is facing jail over the alleged
corruption of a race in which he had two horses competing.

Police's sporting integrity intelligence unit charged Robert Walters, 49,
with two offences relating to race-fixing in Shepparton on July 17 last
year.

The Kilmore trainer's case was brought before Melbourne Magistrates Court
for the first time but he did not attend the hearing last month.

Police allege, in charge sheets released by the court, that Mr Walters:

- Drove his horse, Kash, over the 2190m trot in a manner that did not
provide it the full opportunity to win or obtain the best possible placing;

- Manipulated the field positions to disadvantage other horses and give the
advantage to his other horse, Paddy Mach; and

- Advised an associate of his intention to "employ specific tactics" so that
bets could be placed.

Mr Walters' is facing counts of engaging in conduct that corrupts or would
corrupt a betting outcome, and use of corrupt conduct information for
betting purposes.

The charges carry a maximum penalty of 10 years jail.

 

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