Darren Weir
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Darren Weir is a prominent Australian horse trainer known for his success in thoroughbred racing, including winning the prestigious Melbourne Cup in 2015. However, he gained notoriety after being filmed using a jigger, a device that delivers electric shocks to horses, during training sessions, leading to his disqualification from racing and legal troubles for animal cruelty.
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Darren Weir was disqualified from training for using an electronic shock device on horses.
Inside jockey's life after historic Melbourne Cup winThe Sydney Morning Herald·
Australia· 2025-10-18
Australia· 2025-10-18
Darren Weir was disqualified for animal cruelty after being filmed shocking horses with a jigger.
Footage shows disqualified horse trainer shocking horses with jiggerThe Sydney Morning Herald·Australia· 2025-09-05
Australia· 2025-09-05
