Owner of De Little Engine considering legal action after horse allowed to race following positive cobalt test: Herald Sun 12/14/15
By: Matt Stewart DE Little Engine’s owner Jeff Dimery will consider legal action against Racing Victoria if officials cannot explain why his horse was allowed to race after testing positive to cobalt. Dimery, owner of Uluru Stud, said he was “disturbed’’ to learn RV’s lab arm Racing Integrity Services Limited
Australian Vets Condemn Cobalt Misuse in Horses: The Horse 12/11/15
By: Edited Press Release Equine Veterinarians Australia (EVA) says the misuse of cobalt in horses is a serious welfare issue. Ian Fulton, EVA President, BVSc, MSc, FACVSc, EVA president, said cobalt deficiency has not been reported in horses. Therefore, supplementation at high levels is unnecessary and can result in illness
Final Submissions In Cobalt Hearing: Thoroughbred Daily News 12/11/15
Damian Sheales, the attorney for trainers Danny O’Brien and Mark Kavanagh–who face charges for cobalt positives of horses under their care–claimed at the conclusion of the trainers’ hearing Friday that they were “victims” of Dr. Tom Brennan, who provided vitamin drips that reportedly contained cobalt, according to Racing.com. Final submissions
Adelaide officials slam South Australian cobalt use allegations: Fox Sports 12/5/15
By: Ben Scadden ADELAIDE racing officials have slammed suggestions by under-siege Victorian trainer Danny O’Brien that cobalt use was widespread in South Australia. During Friday’s fiery fifth day of a cobalt hearing against O’Brien and fellow trainer Mark Kavanagh, O’Brien claimed vet Tom Brennan had spoken of rumours of the
Leading Victorian trainer disqualified: Harnessnews.com.au 10/1/15
By: Trent Steele VICTORIAN horsewoman Jodi Quinlan has been disqualified by Harness Racing New South Wales. The governing body concluded its inquiry yesterday into the report received from the Australian Racing Forensic Laboratory that Chlorpheniramine and Desmethyl Chlorpheniramine were detected in the urine sample taken from Illawong Armstrong following his
Mornington trainer Mark Riley wins appeal over three-year ban: The Age Victoria 10/1/15
By: Mark Russell A Supreme Court judge has cleared Mornington trainer Mark Riley over claims he used a prohibited substance on a racehorse in a decision expected to have widespread ramifications for the racing industry across Australia. An ecstatic Mr Riley told Fairfax Media after the judgment was handed down
