Daniel Mchardy Afternoons

Shock across the country's racing community, as major figures in harness racing are questioned.Police have carried out 10 raids at harness racing stables in Christchurch, Invercargill and Manawatu - as part of an investigation into alleged race-fixing.The investigation began with information supplied by the Racing Integrity Unit.HarnessedNZ Editor, Garrick Knight told Daniel McHardy it's a dark day for the industry."The number of people and the level at which they operate is going to have a catastrophic effect. Not just on the industry itself but in public confidence, the people outside looking in."It's understood the investigations are into alleged race fixing, involving up to four stables.The properties raided this morning reportedly saw well-known horse trainers have their computers and phones seized.LISTEN TO GARRICK KNIGHT TALK WITH DANIEL MCHARDY ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.