Harness Racing Victoria (HRV) Stewards have issued charges against licensed trainer Michael Doltoff under Australian Harness Racing Rules (AHRR) 196B (1) and 187(2) (two charges).   

The allegations being that Mr Doltoff as the trainer of the horse Valtona, which was engaged to compete in Race 3 at the Yarra Valley harness racing meeting on 9 December, 2016, administered an injection to Valtona on 8 December 2016, without the permission of the Stewards.

The other allegations relate to Mr Doltoff providing false and misleading evidence to HRV Stewards during the course of their investigation.

The charges will be heard by the HRV Racing Appeals and Disciplinary (RAD) Board on a date to be determined.