ON Friday 23 November 2018, Harness Racing New South Wales (HRNSW) Stewards, acting under the provisions of Australian Harness Racing Rule 183 (a), (b), (c) & (d), suspended the Trainer and Driver licences of Mr Phillip Walters after receiving advice from the Australian Racing Forensic Laboratory (ARFL) that acetazolimide had been detected in the blood sample taken from PLAYING ARKABELLA prior to its win in race 7, the TAB PACE (1755m) at Wagga on Friday 28 September 2018.
In addition, acetazolimide was detected in the urine sample taken from PLAYING ARKABELLA following its win in that race.
The “B” samples were confirmed by Racing Analytical Services Limited (RASL) in Victoria.
HRNSW Stewards considered available information, including submissions on behalf of Mr Walters, prior to the imposition of Australian Harness Racing Rule (AHRR) 183.
Mr Walters was informed of his right to appeal this decision.
A date for the inquiry has not been scheduled at this time.
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 a Board of Directors and is independent of Government.
To arrange an interview or for further information please contact:
MICHAEL PRENTICE | INTEGRITY MANAGER
(02) 9722 6600 • mprentice@hrnsw.com.au
GRANT ADAMS | CHAIRMAN OF STEWARDS
(02) 9722 6600 • gadams@hrnsw.com.au
