Trainer Ben Currie handed another ban over raceday treatment

Ben Currie had a win on one front but a loss on another as stewards dished out another suspension to the embattled trainer over raceday treatment.

Ben Currie had a win on one front on Friday but a loss on another in a net result that adds another six months to the four years he has already been disqualified for.

The Internal Review of Currie’s four-year disqualification for two breaches of AR175(a) over text messages relating to the intention to use an electronic apparatus reduced the initial penalty to a 2½-year sentence.

Separately, Queensland Racing Integrity Commission stewards disqualified the Toowoomba trainer for two years after being found guilty of 12 race-day treatment charges, pertaining to activities at one of his stables on March 24 and April 7 last year.

It was deemed this penalty would be served in addition to the AR175(a) sentence, meaning the stretch is now out to 4½ years, pending the outcome of further appeals.

Stewards are yet to determine penalty for the five prohibited substance charges that he was found guilty of earlier in the week.

Trainer Ben Currie faces a long stint on the sidelines. Picture: AAP