On Wednesday, the QRIC handed its penalties to Barcaldine Thoroughbred trainer Todd Austin, and disqualified him for five years. Jockey Ric McMahon has been disqualified for three and a half years, while stable hand Toni Austin was disqualified for twelve months.
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