Trainer Pat Carbone stood down – Cobalt Irregularity

18 November 2015 | Barbara Scott, Chair of Stewards
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Harness Racing SA Stewards today suspended the licence of trainer Pat Carbone under Australian Harness Racing Rule (AHRR) 183, after receiving a report from Racing Analytical Services Ltd (RASL) that Cobalt above the threshold was detected in a pre race urine sample taken from THE OCTAGON prior to Race 1 at Globe Derby on 3 October 2015.

The ‘B’ sample has been confirmed by the Racing Science Centre in Queensland.

Prior to invoking Rule 183 Stewards considered all available evidence including:

  • that two Certificates have been issued by approved drug testing laboratories confirming Cobalt has been detected above the threshold
  • the level of the readings relative to the threshold
  • the nature of the prohibited substance
  • the absolute nature of prohibited substance offences
  • the likely penalty if a prohibited substance offence is proven
  • the personal circumstances of Pat Carbone
  • that a Stewards inquiry can proceed and conclude in a timely manner

Trainer Pat Carbone and owner Peter Biddell, who transported and was responsible for THE OCTAGON on 3 October 2015 will be required to attend an inquiry. 

The Stewards inquiry is set for 2pm Tuesday 24 November 2015.

 

Barbara Scott
Chair of Stewards

 

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