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Program: Darren Weir Melbourne Cup winning trainer arrested by police

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One of Australia's best-known horse trainers, Darren Weir, is among three men arrested by police in connection with alleged "sporting integrity matters" including alleged betting corruption.

Weir is best known for training the 2015 Melbourne Cup winner Prince of Penzance which was famously ridden by the first female jockey to win the Cup, Michelle Payne.

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Martin Pakula, Victorian Racing Minister

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Police searched the Miners Rest property of Melbourne Cup-winning horse trainer Darren Weir on January 30, 2019.

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