NSW: Taramin - Positive Sample

14 October 2021
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The Australian Racing Forensic Laboratory (ARFL) has advised HRNSW that

Prilocaine and Lignocaine have been detected in the urine sample taken from the horse TARAMIN following its win in race 8, the SOMERSBY CIDER PACE (2125 metres) conducted at Penrith on Thursday 1 April 2021.

The “B” sample has been confirmed by Racing Analytical Services LTD (RASL) in Victoria. 

Trainer Mr Bruce Fox has been advised that HRNSW will continue its investigation into this sample and an Inquiry will be conducted in due course.

Acting under the provisions of AHRR 183A, it has been determined that TARAMIN, the horse subject of the certificate, shall not be nominated or compete in any race until the outcome of an Inquiry or investigation.   

 

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