Former professional punter Noah Brash has been warned off from racing for 10 years after a Victorian Racing Tribunal (VRT) ruling on Friday morning.
Brash, 29, pleaded guilty to five charges of betting with or for a jockey, breaching AR 236.
The offences, involving jockey Michael Poy, included high-stakes bets placed through Betfair sub-accounts and associates.
Incidents from Swan Hill races in August 2022 revealed bets totalling over $172,000.
One notable bet saw Brash risk $84,572.48 to lay Pill Box in Race 8, yielding $12,738.18.
“The amounts involved were large, the total in excess of $172,000. Each bet, or group of bets, was placed at the request of a jockey, a profit was obtained,” Judge John Bowman said.
“This type of behaviour attacks the very essence of our horse racing industry and its integrity. It can do untold damage. The penalty imposed on you should reflect that.”
