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08 October 2010 Thoroughbred Media Release

RWWA Stewards have been advised by the Racing Science Centre in Queensland, that the pre-race blood sample taken from GONDORFF prior to it competing and finishing unplaced (6th position) in Race 7 the XXXX Gold-Kalgoorlie Cup (2300m) at Kalgoorlie on Saturday, 18 September 2010, had a level of total carbon dioxide (TCO2) in excess of 36.0 millimoles per litre in plasma.

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

Accordingly the Stewards will inquire into these reports and the Trainer of GONDORFF, Mr Mark Reed has been requested to attend the inquiry, which will be held at the RWWA Stewards Room Ascot on Monday, 25 October 2010 at 9.30am.

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

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