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
By: Matt Stewart PETER Moody’s biggest owners remain staunch, saying they will not prematurely abandon the trainer as he faces cobalt charges that could ruin his career. Moody said on Friday he had expected to be charged with presentation but not administration of a prohibited substance, regarding Lidari’s positive drug test to cobalt. “To be
Cup of lies: John Camilleri denies claim a horse won a Melbourne Cup on cobalt and EPO Nic Ashman THE Melbourne Cup has been rocked by an allegation that a horse won Australia’s greatest race while on “cobalt and EPO”. Day three of the Sam Kavanagh cobalt inquiry proved to be the most explosive on
By Shane Anderson The Australian Turf Club’s Executive General Manager Racing, Matt Rudolph, has been embroiled in the cobalt saga that is sweeping Australian racing, with Racing NSW asking him to show cause as to why he should not be sacked. An independent investigation has been carried out by the Honourable Keith Mason AC QC
Embattled vet stands down from vets association as Racing NSW issue more cobalt charges By Adam Pengilly Besieged veterinarian Tom Brennan has voluntarily stood down from a special focus group designed to represent thoroughbred racing practitioners as Racing NSW stewards joined their Victorian counterparts in issuing charges against the Flemington Equine Clinic partner. Brennan was
Racing Victoria charges thrust horse vet activities into spotlight By Patrick Bartley The ethics and professionalism of equine veterinarians and their board have been put in the spotlight with Racing Victoria laying 20 charges against Flemington vet Dr Tom Brennan after a lengthly investigation into cobalt doping in Victoria. Senior horse vets, who did not
Group 1-winning trainers Danny O’Brien, Mark Kavanagh among those charged by Racing Victoria for cobalt breach By: Rod Nicholson and Michael Manley GROUP 1-winning trainers Danny O’Brien and Mark Kavanagh face lengthy bans after they were charged on Wednesday with the administration of cobalt to five of their horses. After an investigation spanning more than
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