Fighting Trainers Fined $500

Racing Victoria Ltd (RVL) stewards today concluded an inquiry into an altercation between licensed trainers Graham Hicks and Shane Garland at the Ballarat stables of Mr Hicks on 28 May, 2010.

Mr Hicks and Mr Garland both pleaded guilty to a charge of misconduct under the provisions of AR175(q) and under the provisions of LR6C(2A).

Stewards imposed a fine of $500 on both trainers.