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25 August 2026

Mr Anthony Varga - Inquiry Conducted

Harness Racing NSW (HRNSW) Stewards conducted an Inquiry today into a report from Racing Analytical Services Limited (RASL) that benzoylecgonine, a cocaine metabolite, was detected in a urine sample obtained from Mr Anthony Varga at the Tamworth harness meeting on Thursday 9 July 2026. The reserve portion...

20 August 2026

July Integrity Updates & Information

It is to be noted that the current open Inquiries can be found here. New Inquiries 27 July 2026 – Mr Joshua Carroll – HRNSW Stewards have commenced an investigation in relation to a report from the Australian Government National Measurement Institute (NMI) that Cobalt above the threshold...

13 August 2026

Mr Chris Bourke - Inquiry Concluded

On Monday 10 August 2026, Harness Racing New South Wales (HRNSW) Stewards concluded an Inquiry that commenced on 5 June 2026 in relation to the conduct of Licensed Trainer Mr Chris Bourke in the raceday stalls at the Newcastle Harness meeting on that date. The Inquiry was adjourned to allow HRNSW Stewards...

13 August 2026

Mr Bruce Birch - Inquiry Concluded

On Wednesday 12 August 2026, Harness Racing New South Wales (HRNSW) Stewards concluded an Inquiry into a report received from the Australian Racing Forensic Laboratory (ARFL) that Levamisole had been detected in the pre and post-race blood samples taken from SHEETWEB WEAVER prior to, and following its...