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Chief Steward Dismissed Amid Misconduct Investigation in Tasmania

10/14/2025

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Tasmania's chief thoroughbred steward was dismissed by Tasracing for conduct-related matters shortly after starting on 15 September 2025.
The steward was stood down on 21 September 2025, and details of the misconduct remain undisclosed.
Racing Integrity Commissioner Sean Carroll confirmed the dismissal, praised Tasracing's management, and said a separate investigation found five stewards placed over 200 bets, as he reviews governance and financial health.

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Tasmania's chief thoroughbred steward was dismissed by Tasracing for conduct-related matters shortly after starting on 15 September 2025.
The steward was stood down on 21 September 2025, and details of the misconduct remain undisclosed.
Racing Integrity Commissioner Sean Carroll confirmed the dismissal, praised Tasracing's management, and said a separate investigation found five stewards placed over 200 bets, as he reviews governance and financial health.