Harness Racing NSW today inquired into a report from the Australian Racing Forensic Laboratory (ARFL) that boldenone at a mass concentration greater than 15 micrograms per litre in urine had been detected in a post race urine sample taken from KARLOO KIX after winning Race 9 the KOFM Pace (2,030 metres) at Newcastle on Friday 9 December 2011.
This finding had been confirmed by the Hong Kong Jockey Club Racing Laboratory (HKJC).
Evidence was taken from the Trainer of KARLOO KIX Mr B Lew, Part Owner Mrs R Lew, HRNSW Regulatory Veterinarian Dr M Wainscott and ARFL Science Manager Dr A Crawley.
Mr Lew was found guilty to a charge under Australian Harness Racing Rule (AHRR) 190 (1) for presenting and racing KARLOO KIX at Newcastle on 9 December 2011, when boldenone at a mass concentration of greater than 15 micrograms per litre in urine was detected in the post race urine sample.
In determining penalty Stewards took into account Mr Lew’s:
• Forty (40) year clear training record in relation to prohibited substance offences
• The nature of the prohibited substance detected
• Support of the Harness industry over many years
• Personal circumstances
Mr Lew was disqualified for a period of six (6) months effective immediately.
Under the provisions of AHRR 195 KARLOO KIX was disqualified as the winner of Race 9 the KOFM Pace (2,030 metres) at Newcastle on Friday 9 December 2011 and placings amended to read:
1st HANGOVER JOE D.J. SMITH
2ND SOMART W.A. KOMOROWSKI
3RD COMEDY KNIGHT R.A. ATKINS
4TH WHERETHESUNSHINES P.A. BOURKE
Harness Racing NSW (HRNSW) is the controlling body for harness racing in New South Wales with responsibility for commercial and regulatory management of the industry including 31 racing clubs across the State. HRNSW is headed by an industry-appointed Board of Directors and is independent of Government.
To arrange an interview or for further information please contact:
Name: Reid Sanders
Position: Regulatory Manager
Phone: (02) 9722 6600
Email: rsanders@hrnsw.com.au
