RWWA Stewards have been advised by the ChemCentre in Perth, that arsenic in excess of the threshold of 0.3mg/L permitted within the Rules of Racing has been detected in the following:
KASEY JOHN (Harness Trainer Mr. Michael Brennan) after it competed in and won Race 1 at Gloucester Park on 29 June 2018
DIPLOMAT EXPRESS (Thoroughbred Trainer Mr. Dennis Barker) after it competed in and won Race 7 at Belmont on 20 June 2018
RED TAIL (Harness Trainer Mr. Hayden Reeves) after it competed in and won Race 2 at Bunbury on 16 June 2018
These findings have been verified by Racing Analytical Services Ltd (Vic) (RASL).
Additional analysis of these samples by RASL to assist in assessing the possible sources of the arsenic is being conducted. Once the results of this analysis is known stewards will determine the appropriate course of action.
In view of the recent spate of similar arsenic detections, stewards are currently undertaking considerations and investigations which may delay the resolution of some of the current outstanding matters.