Trainer Mr. Peter Morris JNR pleaded guilty to a charge under Rule of Racing 190 (1),(2) & (4) in that as the trainer of TULLIES RETURN he did present that horse to race in race 4, the Austrain Academy Pace at the Bulli at Menangle meeting on Monday, 15 August, 2011 when a blood sample taken from it prior to the race upon analysis revealed a Total Plasma Carbon Dioxide level above the threshold.
Mr Morris was disqualified for a period of 18 months effective immediately.
Although Mr Morris is disqualified, HRNSW will permit him to continue to perform his duties for the NSW Harness Racing Club under strict conditions.
In considering penalty, stewards took into account Mr Morris previous record, his guilty plea and his current domestic circumstances.
TULLIES RETURN was disqualified from its 4th placing under Rule of Racing 195 from the above mentioned race.
