O’Connor Fined For Positive Swab
- Monday, 15 March 2010 13:00
The Stewards have concluded an inquiry into the analysis of a urine sample taken from Court Bell at Allan Scott Park Morphettville on Monday, 1 February 2010 which detected the prohibited substances Phenylbutazone and Oxyphenbutazone.
Court Bell was trialling to be reinstated to race having had an embargo imposed in winning at Allan Scott Park Morphettville on Saturday, 16 January 2010.
Evidence was taken from Mr. Jon O’Connor, the Trainer of Court Bell, TRSA Veterinary Surgeon, Dr. P. Horridge, and Dr. D. Batty, Deputy Laboratory Director, Racing Analytical Services Limited.
Mr. O’Connor’s treatment record was examined together with veterinary records for the mare.
Mr. O’Connor was charged under ARR.177A(a) in that Court Bell had been brought to the racecourse and presented for reinstatement in an Official Barrier Trial following which the prohibited substances Phenylbutazone and Oxyphenbutazone were detected in a urine sample taken post trial.
He pleaded guilty and was fined $2000. In determining penalty, the Stewards recognised Mr. O’Connor’s forthrightness before them and his presentation of credible treatments records.
Mr. O’Connor was informed of his right of appeal.
Picture: Jenny Barnes
