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Thoroughbred Stewards Inquiry – Trainer Mr Luke Fernie (SPIN THE KNIFE)
January 14, 2022
Thoroughbred
Racing and Wagering Western Australia’s (RWWA) Stewards have been advised by the Chem Centre in Perth that 3-hydroxylignocaine (metabolite of lignocaine) had been detected in the urine sample taken from SPIN THE KNIFE following it competing in and winning Race 9 at Belmont Park on 4 September 2021.
These findings have been verified by Racing Analytical Services Ltd (Victoria).
Accordingly, the Stewards will inquire into these reports on Tuesday 25 January 2022, which trainer Mr Luke Fernie has been directed to attend.