O'Leary Fined For Positive
- Tuesday, 01 March 2011 00:13
Stewards last Thursday concluded an inquiry into the analysis of a pre-race blood sample taken from the racehorse Value As prior to this event recording a total carbon dioxide (TCO2) level at a concentration greater than 36 mmol/L in plasma as prescribed by the Rules.
Evidence was taken from Dennis O’Leary, the Trainer of Value As, TRSA Steward, M. Santoro, TRSA Veterinary Surgeon, Dr. P. Horridge, Racing Analytical Services Limited Laboratory Director, Dr. J. Vine and Racing Science Centre Manager, Analytical Services, Mr. Mark Jarrett.
In addition, evidence was taken from Veterinary Surgeon Dr. Greg Sezun on behalf of Mr. O’Leary.
After considering the evidence, Stewards charged Mr. O’Leary under ARR.178 as the licensed Trainer of the horse Value As, which had been brought to Morphettville Parks on Saturday, 29 January 2011 to contest Race 6 following which analysis of a pre-race blood sample detected a prohibited substance, namely total carbon dioxide (TCO2) at a concentration greater than 36.0 mmol/L in plasma.
Mr. O’Leary pleaded guilty and was fined $7,000.
Mr. O’Leary was informed of his right of appeal.
Acting under ARR.177, Value As, which finished fourth, was disqualified from this event.
The amended the placings are:
First No. 9 VALOROSO (L. Stojakovic)
Second No. 3 IN THE CHAIR (P. Gatt)
Third No. 4 LIGHTLY SPICED (J. Potter)
Fourth No. 5 WAR ENDS (W. Egan)
