Stewards Inquiries
Harness Stewards Inquiry – Trainer Mr Kevin Charles (IDEAL CHARM)
Racing and Wagering Western Australia’s (RWWA) stewards have been advised by the Chem Centre that Dexamethasone has been detected in the sample taken from IDEAL CHARM, following it competing in and winning Race 1 at Gloucester Park on 22 June 2021. These findings have been verified by Racing Analytical Services Ltd (Victoria). Accordingly, the stewards […]
Thoroughbred Stewards Inquiry – Jockey Mr Mitchell Pateman and Trainer Mr Nicholas Carapellotti (THERE’S A CHANCE)
Racing and Wagering Western Australia (RWWA) Stewards today conducted an inquiry into a report received from RWWA Senior Investigative Steward, Mr Paul Criddle regarding the actions of Jockey Mitchell Pateman prior to weighing in after winning Race 5, the Relph Electrical Contractors Handicap, when riding THERE’S A CHANCE at the Kalgoorlie – Boulder Racing Club […]
Harness Stewards Inquiry – Trainer Mr Robin Zec (OUR SEQUEL)
Racing and Wagering Western Australia (RWWA) Stewards have been advised by the Chem Centre that Dexamethasone has been detected in the sample taken from OUR SEQUEL following it competing in and winning Race 7 at Gloucester Park on 15 June 2021. These findings have been verified by Racing Analytical Services Ltd (Victoria). Accordingly, the Stewards will […]
Greyhound Stewards Inquiry – Owner Mr Gavin Levitzke
On Tuesday 17 August 2021, Racing and Wagering Western Australia (RWWA) Stewards concluded an inquiry into the conduct of Owner Mr Gavin Levitzke during his attendance at Greyhounds WA Cannington on Monday, 5 July 2021. The inquiry was opened on Thursday, 12 August 2021 where evidence was heard from Mr Gavin Levitzke, his advocate Mr Nicholas Hindle, Western Australian Greyhound Racing Association (WAGRA) Official […]
Harness Stewards Inquiry – Trainer Mr Aiden Decampo (SECRET REACTION)
On Thursday, 5 August 2021 Racing and Wagering Western Australia (RWWA) Stewards conducted an inquiry in relation to reports received from the Chem Centre in Perth, concerning the detection of elevated levels of testosterone in race day samples collected from SECRET REACTION when it raced in Race 3 at Williams on 14 March 2021 and in Race […]
Greyhound Stewards Inquiry – Trainer Mr Kyle Goodwin
Racing and Wagering Western Australia (RWWA) Stewards concluded an inquiry today into the conduct of Victorian Trainer Mr Kyle Goodwin during the race meeting at Greyhounds WA Cannington on 22 May 2021. Mr Goodwin had previously pleaded guilty to a charge under GAR 86 (o), with the particulars being that he, as a registered person […]
Harness Stewards Inquiry – Trainer Mr Kevin Charles (IONA DIAMOND)
Racing and Wagering Western Australia (RWWA) Stewards have concluded an inquiry into reports received from the ChemCentre that Arsenic in excess of the threshold of 0.30ug/ml had been detected in the post-race urine sample taken from IONA DIAMOND (trained by Mr Kevin Charles) following it competing in and winning Race 7 at Gloucester Park on 8 June […]
Harness Stewards Inquiry – Trainer Mr Kevin Charles (IONA DIAMOND)
Racing and Wagering Western Australia (RWWA) Stewards have been advised by the Chem Centre in Perth that arsenic, at a concentration in excess of the threshold of 0.30 ug/mL permitted within the Rules of Racing, has been detected in the sample taken from IONA DIAMOND (trained by Mr K Charles) after it had competed in […]
Thoroughbred Stewards Inquiry – Trainer Mr Bernie Miller (SHEZA CHALMER)
Racing and Wagering Western Australia’s (RWWA) Stewards have concluded an inquiry into reports received from the Chem Centre (WA) and Racing Analytical Services Limited (RASL) (Victoria) confirming the detection of the prohibited substance Arsenic in the urine sample taken from SHEZA CHALMER, at Ascot Racecourse on Saturday 8 May 2021, after winning Race 4 on that day. Evidence was taken from Chem Centre Analyst Ms E Cook, RWWA Compliance Officer Ms F Bennett, RWWA […]
Thoroughbred Stewards Inquiry – Trainer Mr Bruno Monteleone
On Thursday 17 June 2021, Racing and Wagering Western Australia (RWWA)Stewards conducted an inquiry into reports received from the Chem Centre WA and Racing Analytical Services Ltd (RASL – VIC) confirming the presence of the prohibited substance Naproxen in the sample taken from DESIGNER PRINCE following it competing in and winning Race 6 at Bunbury on Wednesday,17 February 2021. Stewards also […]
Greyhound Stewards Inquiry – Trainer Mr Frank Lowry
On Tuesday 22 June, Racing and Wagering Western Australia (RWWA) Stewards concluded an inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the implant of SUPRELORIN into the greyhound ASTON COOPERS on 8 January 2021. The inquiry has been conducted over several sittings which included 11 March, 19 May and 16 June 2021. Throughout the inquiry evidence was heard from T2 […]
Thoroughbred Stewards Inquiry – Trainer Mr Bernie Miller (SHEZA CHALMER)
Racing and Wagering Western Australia’s (RWWA) Stewards have been advised by the Chem Centre in Perth that arsenic, at a concentration in excess of the threshold (0.30 milligrams per litre in urine) within the Rules of Racing, has been detected in the sample taken from SHEZA CHALMER (trained by Mr. B Miller) after it had […]
Greyhound Stewards Inquiry – Trainer Mr Kyle Goodwin
Racing and Wagering Western Australia (RWWA) Stewards opened an inquiry today, 15 June 2021, into the conduct of Victorian Trainer Mr Kyle Goodwin during the race meeting at Greyhounds WA Cannington on 22 May 2021. At an initial investigation conducted at that time, evidence was heard from Victorian Trainer Mr Kyle Goodwin, Attendant Ms Tayla […]
Thoroughbred Stewards Inquiry – Trainer Mr Roy Rogers
On Monday 14 June 2021, Racing and Wagering Western Australia (RWWA) Stewards concluded an inquiry regarding comments that were alleged to have been made by Trainer, Mr R Rogers towards Apprentice Jockey Mr Kristo Sardelic in the mounting enclosure shortly before Race Six at Albany on 16 May 2021. The inquiry was conducted in the Stewards Room at the Albany […]
Harness Stewards Inquiry – Trainer Mrs Christine O’Driscoll (MISTER RIGGERS
Racing and Wagering Western Australia (RWWA) Stewards have concluded an inquiry into the reports of the ChemCentre (Perth) and Racing Analytical Services Limited (RASL) that cobalt at a concentration of 190ug/L had been detected in the sample taken from MISTER RIGGERS, trained by Mrs Christine O’Driscoll, following it competing in and winning Race Four at Northam on 16 April […]
Thoroughbred Stewards Inquiry – Trainer Mr Michael Lane (KIA ORA STAR)
Racing and Wagering Western Australia (RWWA) Stewards have concluded an inquiry into the reports of the ChemCentre and Racing Analytical Services Limited (RASL) that dexamethasone had been detected in the post-race urine sample taken from KIA ORA STAR, trained by Mr Michael Lane following it competing in and winning Race 6 at Bunbury Turf Club on 11 March 2021. At […]
Thoroughbred Stewards Inquiry – SHIVERS OF JOY – Carnarvon 22 May 2021
Racing and Wagering Western Australia’s (RWWA) Stewards today conducted an inquiry into the weight allocated to SHIVERS OF JOY in Race 3, Leon Bakers Jewellers Handicap (1400m), at Carnarvon on Saturday, 22 May 2021. Evidence was taken from RWWA Chief Handicapper and Programmer, Mr Vinny Meens and the owner and trainer of SHIVERS OF JOY, […]
Thoroughbred Stewards Inquiry – Trainer Mr Des Waldock (CHANCERY)
On Tuesday 1 June 2021, Racing and Wagering Western Australia (RWWA) Stewards conducted an inquiry into a report received from RWWA Manager Veterinary Services Dr Judith Medd, in relation to the condition of retired racehorse, 10 year old gelding CHANCERY. Evidence was taken from Dr J Medd and Trainer Mr D Waldock. Mr Waldock was found […]
Thoroughbred Stewards Inquiry – Trainer Mr Michael Lane (KIA ORA STAR)
Racing and Wagering Western Australia (RWWA) Stewards have been advised by the ChemCentre in Perth that Dexamethasone has been detected in the sample taken from KIA ORA STAR (trained by Mr Michael Lane) on 11 March 2021, after it competed in and won in Race 6 at Bunbury Turf Club. These findings have been verified by Racing Analytical […]
Harness Stewards Inquiry – Trainer Mrs Christine O’Driscoll (MISTER RIGGERS)
Racing and Wagering Western Australia (RWWA) Stewards have been advised by the ChemCentre in Perth, that cobalt at a concentration in excess of 100 micrograms per litre, being the threshold prescribed in the Harness Rules of Racing, has been detected in a urine sample taken from MISTER RIGGERS at Northam on 16 April 2021 after it had competed in and finished first in Race […]
