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29 October 2009 Thoroughbred Media Release

RWWA Stewards have been advised by the Chem Centre in Perth, that aminocaproic acid has been detected in the post race urine sample taken from NEIGE after it had won Race 3 the Westspeed Stayers’ Bonus Handicap (2) at Belmont on Saturday 5 September 2009.

This finding has been verified by the Australian Racing Forensic Laboratory in NSW.

Accordingly the Stewards will inquire into these reports and the Trainer of the gelding, Mr Sean Casey has been requested to attend the inquiry, which will be held at the RWWA Stewards Room at Ascot Racecourse on Friday, 6 November 2009 at 10.30am.

Also, RWWA Stewards have been advised by the Chem Centre in Perth, that aminocaproic acid has been detected in the post race urine sample taken from MOONEMIA after it had won Race 3 the playeronline.com.au Handicap (1650m) at Belmont on Wednesday, 2 September 2009.

This finding has been verified by the Australian Racing Forensic Laboratory in NSW.
Accordingly the Stewards will inquire into these reports and the Trainer of the gelding, Mr R. Harvey (Jnr) has been advised that an inquiry into this matter will be held at a time and date to be fixed.

JOHN A. ZUCAL
RWWA Chairman of Stewards


For more information contact:

Racing and Wagering Western Australia
Stewards Division

70 Grandstand Road
Ascot WA 6104
Ph: (08) 9277 0777

 
 
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