Police quiz Damien Oliver

[tigerland09]

CHAMPION jockey Damien Oliver has stood down from riding at Sandown today as Victoria Police continue to investigate an unspecified criminal matter allegedly involving the rider.
Oliver, regarded as the nation’s best jockey, had four mounts at today’s meeting but advice from Racing Victoria stewards early today was that he would not be riding at Sandown.
Oliver's manager Mark Van Triet contacted Racing Victoria Limited stewards to inform them his client would not be fulfilling any of his three rides.
The 38-year-old jockey’s spring carnival hopes are in doubt as police continue their investigations.
Oliver met with detectives from Geelong Police Station on Monday. Police would not comment on the nature of their inquiries.
He has not been charged with an offence but the probe could interfere with his preparations for this year's carnival.
Geelong Supt Peter O'Neill said Oliver had spoken to police and investigations were continuing.
Insp Pat Whelan, from Geelong Police Station, also confirmed Oliver had spoken to detectives.
Oliver, a winner of 91 Group 1 races, a six-time Scobie Breasley medallist and an inductee of Australian Racing's Hall Of Fame, is due to ride at today's Sandown meeting.
Oliver has not withdrawn from any race meetings, but it is believed Racing Victoria has offered him counselling.
The matter is not related to the racing industry and the Daily Telegraph has chosen not to reveal its nature for legal reasons.
Acting on legal advice, Oliver would not comment when contacted by the Daily Telegraph. "I've got no comment to make," Oliver said.
Specialist crime unit investigators, who interviewed Oliver, are speaking to several witnesses.
Racing Victoria chief steward Terry Bailey said he had not been briefed about the probe.
"I've heard rumours," he said.
"It's difficult to comment until then. We have to find out the facts first.
"It's in the hands of the police and if and when it becomes official we'll deal with it then."
RVL chief Rob Hines would not be drawn on the issue. "I have one thing to say about this whole story and that's 'I have no comment on the circumstances surrounding these rumours that are about at the moment'," Mr Hines said.
Victorian Jockeys' Association chief Des O'Keeffe had no comment.
Speculation has been swirling around the racing industry across Australia and overseas.

[Mop Up]

hmm very weird this...

I dare say there is alot of people on this forum who know what is going on but for obvious reasons can't say anything...

BigFooty forum is amid with talk on it, once again obviously nothing being said, but all on there seem to know the rumour and some of the stuff they are saying is concerning... I've met D.Oliver and have been a fan of his ever since and really hope it isn't as serious as it sounds...

If anyone knows anything a p.m. would be appreciated

[mighty_tiger_79]

storm in a tea cup

[overloaded]

Not sure its a storm in a tea cup.

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[bayman]

Not sure its a storm in a tea cup.

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should ''these rumours'' be posted on here before any charges are laid ?, for the moment they are just allegations & rumours..........i wont comment until we know as i think it is the fair way

[mighty_tiger_79]

well ive heard a different rumour.....

[Dutchy]

Please do not post rumours on here, keep it to facts please.

[hottie]

Not that i have heard what has been alleged,but the SA footy website is full of people putting rumours on it,and will continue to do so,just like a womens weekly magazine.

[Dutchy]

Not that i have heard what has been alleged,but the SA footy website is full of people putting rumours on it,and will continue to do so,just like a womens weekly magazine.

But this one involves the police and likely to be a legal matter very shortly, therefore we are trying to protect our members from possible legal action

[overloaded]

oliver can sue me for all he likes. I put my last grand on him in the JC at balak cup when he was $1.25