Webb Fined After Bi-Carb Inquiry
- Tuesday, 03 September 2002 00:00
The pre-race blood sample taken from Lochi was for post-race analysis.
The analyst reported that Lochi had a total carbon dioxide (TCO2) concentration greater than 36.0 mmol/l in plasma.
Evidence was taken today from Mr S Webb, trainer of Lochi, Dr J Vine, Laboratory Director of Racing Analytical Services Limited, Dr J McCaffrey, Director of Veterinary Services Racing Victoria, Mr P McMillan, Racecourse Detective Racing Victoria and written submissions were tendered by Mr M Webb, Stable Foreman for Mr S Webb and Melbourne Equine Veterinary Group.
Mr S Webb was found guilty of a charge of having brought Lochi to the Warrnambool racecourse on the 12th August, 2002, for the purpose of engaging in the Robyn Maceys Panmure Hotel Class 4 Handicap when it was found on analysis to have had administered to it a prohibited substance as defined in AR1.
Mr Webb was fined the sum of $8,000.
The Stewards disqualified Lochi as third placegetter and the amended placings are:- 1st West Highland Way, 2nd Scremus, 3rd My Decision (NZ), 4th Bonoval, 5th Spec of Silver (NZ).
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