(File photo)A Canterbury harness racing trainer caught injecting a substance into two horses has been charged by the Racing Integrity Unit (RIU). READ MORE:* Harness racing trainer suspended after being caught in suspected horse doping scandal* High profile sports players allegedly cheated by star harness racing trainer Mitchell Kerr* Horse owner stands by troubled young trainer with 'terrible addiction'* Harness trainer Nigel McGrath banned for eight years over horse tubing and obstructing racecourse inspectorsRIU general manager Mike Godber confirmed on Wednesday that Alford was facing three charges alleging breaches of harness racing rules. John Hawkins/Stuff Harness racing trainer Mitchell Kerr with Bettor Pay Me at Makarewa in 2014. The incident came as police launched an investigation into allegations star harness racing trainer Mitchell Kerr defrauded people in the industry for hundreds of thousands of dollars. Kerr handed in his training and harness driving licence to Harness Racing New Zealand in November, citing “mental health” as the reason for the break.

Source: Stuff March 16, 2021 20:37 UTC