By: T.D. Thornton Strychnine, the active ingredient in rat poison, has been detected in post-race drug testing of three horses from the same owner/trainer at Turf Paradise. All three horses additionally tested positive for caffeine. A fourth horse from the same outfit tested positive for caffeine alone. Alex Torres-Casas, the owner/trainer of all four horses,
By: Racing.Com Staff Racing Victoria stewards have launched an investigation into a caffeine positive obtained from a horse prepared by long-time Swan Hill trainer Austy Coffey. Stewards on Wednesday announced that they had received a report from Racing Analytical Services Ltd confirming that a prohibited substance had been detected in a sample collected from Coffey's
By: Caryl Williamson DISQUALIFIED vet Tom Brennan says his misplaced trust in a colleague is the reason he and three trainers are fighting bans for cobalt use. Brennan has been outed by both NSW and Victorian racing officials over high levels of cobalt found in horses from the Flemington stables of Mark Kavanagh and Danny
Vet Adam Matthews launches Supreme Court action against Racing NSW over cobalt claims By: Adam Pengilly The vet allegedly at the centre of the cobalt crisis gripping Australian racing is set for a Supreme Court showdown with Racing NSW to prevent the governing body from publicising any potential charges against him. A matter involving Dr
Brent Zerafa the latest to be charged in ongoing Sam Kavanagh cobalt inquiries By: Chris Roots Media personality Brent Zerafa is the latest to be charged in relation to the ongoing inquiry into the Sam Kavanagh stable. Zerafa was issued a charge of conduct prejudicial to the image of racing because of his actions when
Sam Kavanagh stood down and to face cobalt, caffeine and treatment charges By Chris Roots Rosehill trainer Sam Kavanagh has been stood down by Racing NSW stewards and will face an inquiry next month to answer eight charges relating to the use of cobalt and caffeine and the raceday treatment of three horses. "Stewards formed
Racing NSW invests in cutting-edge technology to protect racing’s integrity By: Ray Thomas RACING NSW has further strengthened its drug detection processes by purchasing cutting-edge equipment that will be able to screen for more than 8000 different types of drugs in a single swab analysis. Peter V’landys, Racing NSW’s chief executive, said the new technology
Sam Kavanagh runner Midsummer Sun tests positive for caffeine and cobalt By Racingbase Staff Trainer Sam Kavanagh is facing an investigation after Racing NSW stewards revealed his runner Midsummer Sun test posted for caffeine and cobalt after winning the Gosford Gold Cup in January. Racing NSW informed Kavanagh that Midsummer Sun returned a positive test
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