Harness Racing New South Wales (HRNSW) Stewards, acting under the provisions of Australian Harness Racing Rule 183 (d), have today suspended the Trainer’s licence of Mr Dylan Xerri after receiving advice from the Australian Racing Forensic Laboratory (ARFL) that Xylometazoline was detected in the post-race urine sample taken from the horse DUGGEE SLOY following its win in Race 7, the HYLAND HARNESS FULL SUITS PACE (1609 metres) conducted at Menangle on Tuesday 8 April 2025.
The reserve portion and control sample were confirmed by Racing Analytical Services Limited (RASL) in Victoria.
In addition, HRNSW Stewards received advice from the Australian Racing Forensic Laboratory (ARFL) that Xylometazoline was detected in the post-race urine sample taken from the horse DUTY OF CARE following its win in Race 6, the TINTIN IN AMERICA @ WINGATE FARM PACE (1609 metres) conducted at Menangle on Tuesday 29 April 2025.
The reserve portion and control sample were confirmed by Racing Analytical Services Limited (RASL) in Victoria.
HRNSW Stewards considered all available information, together with submissions provided by Mr Xerri prior to the imposition of Australian Harness Racing Rule (AHRR) 183.
Mr Xerri was informed of his right to appeal this decision.
A date for the Inquiry has not been scheduled at this time.
For further information on this matter contact:
HRNSW Integrity Department
(02) 9722 6655
