Journalists Wandering Eyes Posted September 30, 2019 Journalists Share Posted September 30, 2019 Leading Victorian trainer Ciaron Maher faces a multi-million lawsuit after the sale of Azkadellia. A man claiming to be the rightful owner of Group One winner Azkadellia has filed a multi-million dollar lawsuit against leading trainer Ciaron Maher in the Queensland Supreme Court. William Duffy lodged documents on Monday seeking $8.5 million in lost earnings and $11.5 million damages. Azkadellia was suspended from racing in late 2016 when Racing Victoria stewards opened an investigation into the bona fides of her ownership. Her registered owner was Ben Connolly, Maher’s racing manager at the time but RV stewards found convicted con man Peter Foster was in fact the likely owner. Maher was suspended in 2017 for six months after stewards found him guilty of conduct prejudicial to racing in that he should have been aware there was a question over who owned Azkadellia and four other horses in his stable. Connolly was disqualified for his involvement. Azkadellia was sold to bloodstock agent Sheamus Mills at an Echuca auction last week for $615,000 under the Agistment Act. While she has not been able to race, her new owners will be able to breed from the mare. The post Top Vic racehorse trainer facing lawsuit appeared first on BOAY Racing News. View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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