On Monday 4 April 2016, Harness Racing New South Wales (HRNSW) Stewards conducted an Inquiry into a report received from the Australian Racing Forensic Laboratory (ARFL) that Clenbuterol was detected in the blood sample taken from Chucky Balboa following its win in race 1, the Uranquinty Hotel Three Year Old Pace (1755 metres) conducted at Wagga Wagga on Tuesday 2 February 2016.
The “B” sample was confirmed by Racing Analytical Services LTD (RASL) in Victoria.
Mr Deep appeared at the Inquiry and provided evidence regarding the training of Chucky Balboa and his husbandry practices. Evidence from HRNSW Regulatory Veterinarian
Dr Don Colantonio and the Reports of Analysis were also presented to the Inquiry.
Mr Deep pleaded guilty to a charge pursuant to Australian Harness Racing Rule (AHRR) 190 (1), (2) & (4) for presenting Chucky Balboa to race not free of a prohibited substance. Mr Deep was disqualified for a period of 6 months to commence immediately.
In considering penalty Stewards were mindful of the following;
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Mr Deep’s guilty plea;
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Mr Deep’s 1st offence for a Prohibited Substance;
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Class 3 Prohibited Substance under the HRNSW Penalty Guidelines;
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Mr Deep’s licence history, contribution to the NSW Harness Racing Industry and other personal subjective facts.
Acting under the provisions of Rule 195, Stewards disqualified Chucky Balboa from the above mentioned race.
Mr Deep was advised of his right to appeal this decision.
Reid Sanders