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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...

3 August 2026

Elevated TC02 Levels - Horses Required to Present Early

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31 July 2026

Mr Dean Atkinson - Inquiry Commenced

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28 July 2026

Mr Adam Kelly & Mr Paul Wellington - Inquiry Conducted

On Wednesday 22 July 2026, Harness Racing New South Wales (HRNSW) Stewards conducted an Inquiry into a report received from the Australian Racing Forensic Laboratory (ARFL) that Methylamphetamine was detected in the post-race urine sample taken from SHOWMETHETANLINES NZ following its win in race 5, the...

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