Caulfield trainer Ciaron Maher says he is glad the conjecture around the ownership of Azakadellia and three other horses is almost over.
Maher will face the Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board on September 25 to learn of his punishment after he pleaded guilty to a charge of engaging in "conduct prejudicial to the image, or interests, or welfare of racing."
Stewards alleged Maher should have known the identity of the rightful owner of Group I winner Azkadellia and the lesser performed Loveable Rogue, Hart and Mr Simples.
Maher wrote to owners on Wednesday afternoon advising them of the situation.
"I pleaded guilty to a charge under the Australian Racing Rule 175A," Maher wrote.
"I have done this after considerable reflection and accept that if I had thought less about the horses and more about the broader implications, I ought to have known that there were serious question marks about the ownership of the horses, Azkadellia, Hart, Loveable Rouge and Mr Simples.
"I accept my obligations to Racing Victoria.
"As you know this has been hanging over the stable for nearing a year and has caused considerable strain to myself, my staff, and I'm afraid my owners.
"I am glad this is concluding and I will keep you informed as soon as I know anything further."
Notorious conman Peter Foster has been linked to the ownership of the horses which had been listed as being owned by Maher's former racing manager Ben Connolly.
Connolly was stood down from the role last year and faces charges of engaging in dishonest, improper and/or dishonourable action or practice and of lying to stewards.
