RWWA Stewards today concluded the inquiry into a report received from the ChemCentre in Perth that oxyphenbutazone had been detected in the urine sample taken from FORZA DI VOLONTA which had been withdrawn by the Stewards from its engagement the Clipsal 2yo Fillies WA Sales Classic Final (G1) on Friday, 30 April 2010 at Gloucester Park.
The finding had been verified by the Racing Science Centre in Queensland.
Trainer/Driver Mr Glenn Elliott pleaded guilty to a charge under HRR 190(1) for presenting FORZA DI VOLONTA to race at Gloucester Park on Friday, 30 April 2010 not free of the prohibited substance oxyphenbutazone.
In considering penalty Stewards took into account:
- Mr Elliott’s guilty plea.
- Mr Elliott’s blemish free record in relation to charges of this type.
- The nature of the prohibited substance.
- The fact that FORZA DI VOLONTA did not compete in its scheduled race.
Mr Elliott was fined the sum of $3,000.00.
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
