News & Media

19 May 2010 Harness Media Release

RWWA Stewards today concluded the inquiry into a report received from RWWA Investigator Mr Geoff Johnson regarding an alleged stomach tubing en-route to Gloucester Park of the 2 year old filly FORZA DI VOLONTA a runner in the Clipsal 2yo Fillies WA Sales Classic Final (G1) on Friday, 30 April 2010.

FORZA DI VOLONTA was withdrawn by the Stewards at 7pm on Friday, 30 April 2010 from its engagement in the Clipsal 2yo Fillies WA Sales Classic Final (G1).

Blood samples taken from FORZA DI VOLONTA on Friday evening 30 April 2010 revealed no analytical abnormalities.

The evidence presented to the inquiry did not substantiate that a stomach tubing had taken place.

Trainer/Driver Mr Glenn Elliott on Wednesday, 12 May 2010 had pleaded guilty to two charges namely:

1. Under HRR193(3) for administering a substance, namely a green amino preparation, to FORZA DI VOLONTA on raceday.
2. Under HRR192(1) for having in his possession instruments capable of administering a medication or substance to a horse.

Mr Elliott had requested and was granted an adjournment to prepare a submission on penalty.

In consideration of penalty Stewards took into account Mr Elliott’s:
- Comprehensive submission on penalty.
- Guilty plea and forthright manner in dealing with the inquiry.
- The negative impact of his actions on the image of Harness racing.
- Blemish free record.
- The seriousness of the charges.

In relation to the charge under HRR192(1) of possessing stomach tubing equipment Mr Elliott was fined the sum of $2,000.00.

In relation to the charge under HRR193(3) for administering a substance, namely a green amino preparation to FORZA DI VOLONTA Mr Elliott was fined the sum of $5,000.00

JOHN A. ZUCAL
RWWA Chairman of Stewards

From the office of the Chairman of Stewards
Racing and Wagering Western Australia
Stewards Division

70 Grandstand Road
Ascot WA 6104

Ph: (08) 9277 0777