Harness Racing SA Stewards have received a report from Racing Analytical Services Ltd (RASL) that Cobalt above the threshold was detected in a pre-race urine sample taken from PENNY SNATCHER prior to Race 3 at Globe Derby Park on 8 August 2016.
The ‘B’ sample has been confirmed by Chemcentre in Western Australia.
Under rule 183 (a) PENNY SNATCHER has been stood down.
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; and
• the absolute nature of prohibited substance offences.
Trainer Scott Garroway has been advised that he will be required to attend an inquiry on Monday 17 October 2016.
