Former trainer Darren Weir has been found not guilty of attempting to alter the outcome of horse races, including the 2018 Melbourne Cup, by using a jigger on three of his horses. The Victorian Racing Tribunal (VRT) reached the verdict after reviewing video footage that showed the use of the device, but concluded that it was unlikely to have affected race results. Weir, along with Jarrod McLean and Tyson Kermond, also faced charges of dishonest and corrupt conduct, but these were also dismissed. However, the three men have pleaded guilty to animal cruelty and welfare charges and will attend a hearing next week to finalize their penalties.