Harness Racing New South Wales (HRNSW) has concluded an inquiry into results received from the Australian Government National Measurement Institute that Cobalt was detected above the threshold in a sample taken from EARLS REIGN following its win in race 1, the Commercial Club Albury Mahogany Room Pace (1770 metres) conducted at the Albury harness meeting on 1 March 2014.
The “B” sample and associated control sample was confirmed by the ChemCentre in Western Australia.
Mr Tyndall was issued with the following charge in writing pursuant to Rule 190 (1),(2) & (4);
That as the registered trainer he did present EARLS REIGN to race in race 1 at the Albury
harness meeting on 1 March 2014, when a urine sample taken, upon analysis
by two approved laboratories had reported a Cobalt level in excess of the threshold
prescribed by NSWLR 188A(2)(a);
Mr Tyndall pleaded guilty to the charge issued and made written submissions on penalty.
Mr Tyndall was disqualified for a period of 3 years to commence from 1 May 2014, the date upon which he was stood down. Mr Tyndall was also ordered to pay $200 to HRNSW within 14 days for costs associated with the laboratory fees including the analytical process and couriers. This order was made pursuant to NSW Local Rule 256A.
In considering penalty Stewards were mindful of the guilty plea, the nature of the Class 1 substance, the level recorded (300ug/L), Mr Tyndall’s licence history over a period of 20 years and other personal subjective facts including personal and financial hardship.
Acting under the provisions of Rule 195, EARLS REIGN was disqualified from the abovementioned race.
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: Manager Integrity & Chairman of Stewards
Phone: (02) 9722 6600
Email: rsanders@hrnsw.com.au
