Hopes Challenge Cobalt Lab Accreditation: Racing.Com 4/15/16
By: Shane Anderson Trainers Lee and Shannon Hope will argue that the laboratories employed by Racing Victoria to test for cobalt were not properly accredited when their appeals are heard by the Victorian Civil and Administrative Tribunal (VCAT) on August 1. In an explosive directions hearing in front of Judge
Trainers Darren Weir and Clinton McDonald in the Clear After Horses Tested Positive to Ibuprofen: Herald Sun 3/30/16
By: Daryl Timms DARREN Weir and Clinton McDonald will not be charged by stewards after each had a horse test positive to the prohibited drug ibuprofen. But stewards will recommend to the Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board that their horses be disqualified from the races they won on the days
Cobalt Threshold Adopted By IFHA:Thoroughbred Daily News 3/25/16
By: TDN The International Federation of Horseracing Authorities has adopted a raceday threshold for cobalt of 0.01 micrograms per litre of urine, which the British Horseracing Authority will put into effect Apr. 2. Cobalt is an essential trace element naturally present in the horse; however, when administered at levels beyond
BHA Apologises over Botched Investigations: Racing Post 3/22/16
By: Mark Scully THE BHA has apologised to trainer Jim Boyle and former trainer Kate Walton as part of a major report into its integrity work that calls for an urgent review into a number of its disciplinary procedures. In an unprecedented move, BHA chief executive Nick Rust admitted the
John Leek Escapes Cobalt Charges:Racing.Com 3/18/16
By: Racing.com staff Racing Victoria Stewards will not charge trainer John Leek despite his galloper Spirit Cent returning a urine sample above the legal cobalt threshold last July. According to stewards, ‘a thorough investigation and consideration of veterinary and legal advice’ led them to decide against taking any action against
RV Stewards Considering Moody Appeal:Racing.Com 3/18/16
By: Grace Ramage Racing Victoria Stewards are considering whether to appeal the suspension handed to trainer Peter Moody by the Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board on Thursday. Chief Steward Terry Bailey told Racing.com’s Racing Ahead on RSN 927 on Friday that the Stewards will discuss their right to appeal the
