The Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board will deliver its decision at 2.30pm on Wednesday on charges against trainer Robert Smerdon in relation to the handover of cash from professional punter Mark Hunter to disqualified jockey Damien Oliver in the Miss Octopussy betting scandal.Smerdon maintains he is innocent of the charge of conduct prejudicial to the image, interest and welfare of racing, and said the cash delivery was merely a favour to his friend Hunter. (www.theage.com.au)

The Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board will deliver its decision at 2.30pm on Wednesday on charges against trainer Robert Smerdon in relation to the handover of cash from professional punter Mark Hunter to disqualified jockey Damien Oliver in the Miss Octopussy betting scandal.

Smerdon maintains he is innocent of the charge of conduct prejudicial to the image, interest and welfare of racing, and said the cash delivery was merely a favour to his friend Hunter. (www.theage.com.au)