Stewards Inquiries
Thoroughbred stewards’ inquiry – Trainer Michael Grantham
Racing and Wagering Western Australia (RWWA) stewards concluded the inquiry into reports from ChemCentre in Perth and the Racing Analytical Services Laboratory (Vic) that arsenic in excess of the threshold of 0.30 milligrams/L has been detected in the post-race urine samples taken from: Antique Miss – following its win in Race 6 at Ascot on […]
Thoroughbred stewards’ inquiry – Trainer Michael Grantham
Racing and Wagering Western Australia (RWWA) stewards have been advised by Chem Centre in Perth that arsenic in excess of the threshold of 0.30 micrograms/mL has been detected in the post-race urine samples taken from: Antique Miss – following its win in Race 6 at Ascot on 27 January 2024. Antique Miss – following its […]
Greyhound stewards’ inquiry – trainer Ben Abercrombie (Go Gettem Greta)
Racing and Wagering Western Australia (RWWA) stewards conducted an inquiry on 31 January 2024 into reports received from ChemCentre in Perth and Racing Analytical Services Limited (Vic) that the sample taken from Go Gettem Greta, prior to racing in Race 1 at Cannington on 21 October 2023, was found to contain the prohibited substance dexamethasone. […]
Harness stewards’ inquiry – trainer Cody Wallrodt (Lombo Ishak)
Racing and Wagering Western Australia (RWWA) stewards conducted an inquiry on 13 March 2024 into reports received from ChemCentre in Perth and the Australian Racing Forensic Laboratory (NSW) that the sample taken from Lombo Ishak following it competing in Official Trial number 3 at Pinjarra on 1 November 2023 was found to contain the prohibited […]
Harness stewards’ inquiry – Trainer Cody Walldrodt
Racing WA stewards have been advised by the Chem Centre in Perth that flunixin has been detected in the sample taken from Lombo Ishak prior to it trialling in trial three at Pinjarra Paceway on 1 November 2023. These findings have been verified by the Australian Racing Forensic Laboratory (NSW). Accordingly, the stewards will inquire […]
Harness stewards’ inquiry – Trainer Kevin Charles
Racing WA stewards have been advised by the Chem Centre in Perth that metformin has been detected in the sample taken from Whos the Dad following it racing in, and winning, Race 8 at Gloucester Park on 13 October 2023. These findings have been verified by Racing Analytical Services Ltd (Vic). Accordingly, the stewards will […]
Thoroughbred stewards’ inquiry – Trainer George Dupre
Racing WA stewards conducted an inquiry on Monday, 11 March 2024, into reports from the ChemCentre in Perth and the Racing Analytical Services Laboratory (RASL) (Vic) that 4-hydroxy xylazine was detected in the sample taken from Mood Swings, trained by George Dupre, following it competing and finishing in second place in Race 10 at Belmont […]
Thoroughbred stewards’ inquiry – Trainer David Hopperton (Play Dice)
Racing and Wagering Western Australia (RWWA) stewards conducted an inquiry on Thursday, 7 March 2024 into reports from the ChemCentre in Perth and the Racing Analytical Services Laboratory (Vic) that metformin was detected in the sample taken from Play Dice, trained by David Hopperton, following it competing in and winning Race 2 at Bunbury on […]
Harness stewards’ inquiry – trainer Michael Reed (Montana Glory)
Racing and Wagering Western Australia (RWWA) stewards conducted an inquiry on 31 January 2024 into reports received from the ChemCentre in Perth and Racing Analytical Services Limited (Vic), that the sample taken from Montana Glory following it racing in, and winning, Race 8 at Gloucester Park on 31 October 2023 was found to contain the […]
Thoroughbred stewards’ inquiry – jockey Shaun McGruddy penalty
Racing and Wagering Western Australia stewards have determined the matter of penalty following jockey Shaun McGruddy’s plea of guilty to a charge under AR 228 (e), which was issued at the stewards’ inquiry on 30 January 2024. The particulars of the charge related to Mr McGruddy, when riding Saulok in race five at Belmont Park […]
Thoroughbred stewards’ inquiry – Jockey Shaun McGruddy
Racing and Wagering Western Australia stewards conducted an inquiry on 30 January 2024 in relation to an incident following the running of Race 5 at Belmont Park on Wednesday, 24 January 2024. At the inquiry, several statements from jockeys that had engagements in the race – which had been made available to Mr McGruddy prior […]
Thoroughbred stewards’ inquiry – trainer Ken Nightingale (Fair Grace)
Racing and Wagering Western Australia stewards conducted an inquiry on 18 January 2024 into reports received from the ChemCentre in Perth and Racing Analytical Services Limited (Vic), that the sample taken from Fair Grace following it racing in, and winning, Race 3 at Laverton on 29 October 2023 was found to contain the prohibited substance […]
Greyhound stewards’ inquiry – trainer Rod Noden (Liberty Star)
Racing and Wagering Western Australia stewards conducted an inquiry on 22 January 2024 into reports received from the ChemCentre in Perth and Racing Analytical Services Limited (Vic), that the sample taken from Liberty Star following it racing in, and winning, Race 2 at Cannington on 1 October 2023 was found to contain the prohibited substance […]
Greyhound stewards’ inquiry – trainer Ben Abercrombie (Go Gettem Greta)
Racing and Wagering Western Australia stewards have been advised by the ChemCentre in Perth that the sample taken from Go Gettem Gretta following it racing in and finishing third in Race 2 at Cannington on 21 October 2023 was found to contain the prohibited substance dexamethasone. Dexamethasone is a corticosteroid, prescription animal remedy, commonly used […]
Greyhound stewards’ inquiry – trainer Rodney Noden (Liberty Star)
Racing and Wagering Western Australia stewards have been advised by the ChemCentre in Perth that the sample taken from Liberty Star following it racing in, and winning, Race 2 at Cannington on 1 October 2023 was found to contain the prohibited substance dexamethasone. Dexamethasone is a corticosteroid, prescription animal remedy commonly used therapeutically as an […]
Thoroughbred stewards’ inquiry – trainer Ken Nightingale (Fair Grace)
Racing and Wagering Western Australia stewards have been advised by the ChemCentre in Perth, that the sample taken from Fair Grace following it racing in, and winning, Race 3 at Laverton on 29 October 2023 was found to contain the prohibited substance lignocaine. Lignocaine is a local anaesthetic agent having pain de-sensitising properties and being […]
Harness stewards’ inquiry – trainer Michael Reed (Montana Glory)
Racing and Wagering Western Australia stewards have been advised by the ChemCentre in Perth, that the sample taken from Montana Glory following it racing in, and winning, Race 8 at Gloucester Park on 31 October 2023 was found to contain the prohibited substance dexamethasone. Dexamethasone being a corticosteroid, is a prescription animal remedy commonly used […]
Harness stewards’ inquiry – trainer Cosimo (Charlie) Luca (Galvinston John)
Racing and Wagering Western Australia (RWWA) stewards conducted an inquiry on 21 December 2023 into reports received from the ChemCentre (Perth) and Racing Analytical Service Limited (Vic) that the sample taken from Galvinston John following it racing in, and winning, Race 3 at Pinjarra on 19 December 2022 was found to contain the prohibited substances: […]
Thoroughbred stewards’ inquiry – Trainer J Buckley
30 October 2023 Racing and Wagering Western Australia stewards conducted an inquiry on Tuesday 17 October 2023, into reports from the ChemCentre in Perth and the Australian Racing Forensic Laboratory (NSW) that pregabalin was detected in the sample taken from Reel Themoff, trained by Jayce Buckley, following it competing in and winning Race 1 at […]
Greyhound stewards’ inquiry – Trainer Corey White (Dandalup Blazer)
Racing and Wagering Western Australia (RWWA) stewards have concluded an inquiry into reports from the ChemCentre in Perth and the Racing Analytical Services Limited (Vic) that Meloxicam was detected in a sample taken from Dandalup Blazer, trained by Corey White, following it competing in and winning Race 4 at Cannington on 16 September 2023. After […]
