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MELBOURNE, Nov 13: Champion jockey Damien Oliver was charged by racing stewards on Tuesday after he admitted putting money on a rival horse that won a race in which he was also riding.
The charge relates to a race two years ago at Moonee Valley in Melbourne in which Oliver allegedly breached racing rules by betting Aus$10,000 (US$10,400) via a third party on eventual winner and favourite Miss Octopussy.
Oliver's horse, second favourite Europa Point, finished sixth.
The Australian jockey was also charged with using a mobile phone in the jockeys' room prior to the race, which is prohibited.—AFP
