May Integrity Updates & Information

It is to be noted that the current open Inquiries can be found by the following link.

www.hrnsw.com.au

New Inquiries

• 10 May 2022 – Mrs Stacie Elliott - HRNSW Stewards have commenced an investigation in relation to a report from the Australian Racing Forensic Laboratory (ARFL) that ethacrynic acid had been detected in the post-race urine sample taken from ENEMY LINES following its win in race 3, the MATES 4 HARNESS PACE (1609 metres) conducted at Newcastle on Monday 28 February 2022. The reserve portion and control solution were confirmed by Racing Analytical Services Limited (RASL) in Victoria.
• 10 May 2022 – Mr Gary Spencer - HRNSW Stewards have commenced an investigation in relation to a report from the Australian Racing Forensic Laboratory (ARFL) that Scopolamine had been detected in the post-race urine sample taken from LOUIGI following its win in race 7, the HRNSW 2YO GUARANTEED PACE (1609 metres) conducted at Newcastle on Friday 6 August 2021. The reserve portion and control solution were confirmed by Racing Analytical Services Limited (RASL) in Victoria.
• 17 May 2022 – Mrs Ashlee Grives - HRNSW Stewards have commenced an investigation in relation to a report from the Australian Racing Forensic Laboratory (ARFL) that naproxen had been detected in the post-race blood sample taken from FREDDY SINGH following its win in race 10, the FINAL NIGHT MARQUEE 25TH MARCH PACE (2260 metres) conducted at Bathurst on Wednesday 9 March 2022. The ‘B’ Sample was confirmed by Racing Analytical Services Limited in Victoria.

Inquiries Concluded

• 17 May 2022 – Mr Rodney Coelli pleaded guilty to charges issued by HRNSW Stewards pursuant to AHRR 231(2) and AHRR 247 in relation to his conduct during a Steward’s Inquiry held at the Leeton Harness Racing Club meeting on 1 January 2022.

In relation to AHRR 231(2), Mr Coelli was fined $1000 ($500 of which was wholly suspended on the condition that Mr Coelli does not breach any conduct related rules for a period of 2 years).

In relation to AHRR 247, Mr Coelli was fined $2000 ($500 of which was wholly suspended on the condition that Mr Coelli does not breach any conduct related rules for a period of 2 years).

(original notice at www.hrnsw.com.au)

Appeal Decision

• 2 May 2022– Mr Blake Hughes withdrew an appeal against the decision of HRNSW Stewards to suspend his driver’s licence for a period of 10 days pursuant to AHRR 163(1)(a)(iii) at Tabcorp Park Menangle on 5 March 2022.
• 25 May 2022– Mr Cameron Hart withdrew an appeal against the decision of HRNSW Stewards to suspend his driver’s licence for a period of 7 days pursuant to AHRR 163(1)(a)(iii) at Tabcorp Park Menangle on 19 April 2022.

Integrity Information

• During the month of May 2022, HRNSW Integrity department obtained 857 Race day samples.

As per normal HRNSW procedure all samples have been submitted for analysis.

Integrity Notices

• 13 May 2022 – April Integrity Updates & Information.
• 16 May 2022 – Mr Rodney Coelli- Inquiry Concluded- 16/05/2022.
• 18 May 2022 – Arrival Times Elevated TCO2 Levels as at 18/05/2022.

Original notices at www.hrnsw.com.au