Harness – Stewards Inquiry – TORETTO NZ
16 February, 2017
Harness
RWWA Stewards will be conducting an inquiry on Monday 27 February 2017 in relation to the late scratching of TORETTO from Race 6 at Gloucester Park on Friday 20 January 2017 after a report was received from RWWA Senior Investigative Steward Mr. Paul Criddle alleging that he had witnessed Trainer, Mr. B. Lynn, in company with Licensed Driver Mr. M Paris (Owner of TORETTO) stomach tube the horse when conveying it to Gloucester Park.
Analysis of all samples taken has now been completed by the Chemistry Centre (WA) with no prohibited substances detected.
Mr Lynn and Mr Paris have been directed to attend the inquiry, where Mr Criddle will be presenting his report, video footage of the alleged incident and evidence gathered through the course of the subsequent investigation.
The direction by Stewards to suspend the licences of Mr Lynn and Mr Paris remains in effect pending outcome of the inquiry.
Media Contact:
Denis Borovica – GM Racing Integrity
Ph.: 9445 5427
denis.borovica@rwwa.com.au