Victorian trainer charged over horses condition

Racing Victoria stewards have issued two charges against a licensed trainer in relation to a now retired racehorse.

The charges have been made agains trainer Andrew Benyan in relation to the condition of the now retired racehorse, Propiska.

The particulars of the charge are as follows:

• On 4 April 2018, the racehorse Propiska was examined by a RV veterinarian and was found to be a body condition score of 1 out of 5.
• Propiska’s body condition score on 4 April 2018 resulted from Mr Benyan’s failure to provide proper and sufficient nutrition in the period he was its owner and/or trainer.
• Propiska’s body condition score on 4 April 2018 resulted from Mr Benyan’s failure to seek veterinary treatment for Propiska, which was necessary to address Propiska’s poor body condition, in the period he was its owner and/or trainer.

The above charges will be heard before the Racing Appeals and Disciplinary (RAD) Board on a date to be fixed.