Stewards have today inquired into the bona fides of the ownership of the racehorses ARONDAN and ACADEMY IDOL when trained by Mark Minervini.

Evidence was provided that ARONDAN’s ownership had changed prior to commencing its current preparation and that Mr. B. Woodhouse had acquired the interests previously held by Mr. S. Scannell.  Mr. Minervini admitted knowledge of these matters and pleaded guilty to three charges of having breached ARR.56 in that details provided in the entries of ARONDAN for races at Cheltenham Park on Saturday, 8 October, at Morphettville on Saturday, 29 October and at Cheltenham Park on Saturday, 12 November 2005 did not correctly state the owners.  He was fined $150 on each breach.

Evidence was provided that ACADEMY IDOL’s ownership had changed prior to commencing its current preparation and that Menzies Racing Stables Pty Ltd Syndicate had relinquished its interest to other parties in the ownership.  Mr. Minervini admitted knowledge of these matters and pleaded guilty to two charges of having breached ARR.56 in that details provided in the entries of ACADEMY IDOL for races at Murray Bridge on Wednesday, 9 November and at Victoria Park on Saturday, 26 November 2005 did not correctly state the owners.  He was fined $150 on each breach.

TRSA Stewards Media Release Published 01/12/05