According to a report, a computer hacker was successful in scratching a trotter from a scheduled race, but the horse has since been cleared to compete

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A story by The Herald Sun explains that a hacker broke into the system of Harness Racing Victoria on Thursday, May 5 and at 12:34 p.m. scratched gelding Stoned I Am from competing in a race at Tabcorp Park.

The article explains that the gelding's trainer, Bill Walker, confirmed to HRV officials that he did not scratch his horse. The horse was officially back in to race in the system as of 7:15 p.m. last night.

(With files from The Herald Sun)