Mrs B McCarthy
Harness Racing New South Wales (HRNSW) advise that the inquiry into the results of two samples collected from VINNY CHASE subsequent to that horse winning at Tabcorp Park Menangle on Tuesday, 14 June 2016 and an out-of-competition sample collected on 15 July 2016 has been adjourned until 30 November and 1 December 2016.
This adjournment was granted following an application from Mrs Belinda McCarthy’s legal representatives to enable them to complete the production of expert evidence from persons based overseas.
Mr A Simiana
HRNSW has received correspondence from the legal representatives of trainer Mr Shaun (Anthony) Simiana in relation to the eight charges issued against him 5 October 2016.
These charges related to the results of out-of-competition samples taken from horses in the care of Mr Simiana during the period 17 April 2016 up to and including 3 May 2016, which have been reported as containing the prohibited substance Peptide VNFYAWK.
Mr Simiana now has until close of business on Friday 18 November 2016 to respond to the charges.
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 33 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:
Reid Sanders
CHIEF OPERATING OFFICER
p: (02) 9722 6600
e: rsanders@hrnsw.com.au
