Trainer Stood Down - Mr Shannon Rye

Harness Racing New South Wales (HRNSW) Stewards, acting under the provisions of Australian Harness Racing Rule 183 (a), (b), (c) & (d), have today suspended the Trainer and Driver’s licence of Mr Shannon Rye after receiving advice from the Australian Government National Measurement Institute (NMI) that Cobalt above the threshold of 100 micrograms per litre in urine was detected in the urine sample taken from BARRYS ROSE following its win in race 7, the BOURKES HORSE RUGS PACE (1660 metres) conducted at Parkes on Friday 18 October 2024..

The reserve portion and control solution have been confirmed by the ChemCentre in Western Australia.

HRNSW Stewards considered all available information, including submissions on behalf of Mr Rye, prior to the imposition of Australian Harness Racing Rule (AHRR) 183.

Mr Rye was informed of his right to appeal this decision.

A date for the Inquiry has not been scheduled at this time.

For further information contact the HRNSW Integrity department (02) 9722 6600