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 inquire into these reports on Thursday, 14 March 2024. The trainer Kevin Charles has been directed to attend.
Metformin is classified as an oral anti-hyperglycaemic medication, indicated for use in the management of diabetes in humans.
In view of the circumstances of this matter and nature of the substance detected, acting under the provisions of Harness Rule of Racing 183(d), stewards have directed that Mr Charles’ licence to train be suspended forthwith pending the outcome of the stewards’ inquiry to the extent that he is not permitted to nominate or present any horses to race.