01 November 2011 Harness Media Release

RWWA Stewards have been advised by the ChemCentre in Perth, that the pre-race blood sample taken from MIKE WAZOWSKI prior to it competing and finishing 4th in Race 3 the Brad Harkins MS Pace (2190m) at Northam on Wednesday, 26 October 2011, had a level of total carbon dioxide (TCO2) in excess of 36.0 millimoles per litre in plasma.

This finding has been verified by the Racing Analytical Services Ltd in Victoria.

Accordingly the Stewards will inquire into these reports and the Trainer of MIKE WAZOWSKI, Mr Peter Fairless has been requested to attend the inquiry, which will be held in the RWWA tewards Room at Ascot Racecourse on Thursday, 10 November 2011 at 10.am.

DENIS N BOROVICA
Acting General Manager Integrity

Racing and Wagering Western Australia
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