Harness Racing South Australia Stewards today suspended the licence of trainer Andrew Kearney under Australian Harness Racing Rule (AHRR) 183 after receiving a report from Racing Analytical Services Ltd (RASL) that Arsenic above the threshold was detected in the post race urine sample taken from SILVER RANGER after Race 4 The Hygain Horse Products Claiming Pace at Globe Derby on 23 November 2015.
The ‘B’ sample has been confirmed by the Racing Science Centre in Queensland.
Prior to invoking Rule 183, Mr. Kearney was given an opportunity to make submissions regarding the stand down and stewards considered all available evidence including:
- that two Certificates have been issued by approved drug testing laboratories confirming arsenic has been detected above the threshold
- the absolute nature of prohibited substance offences
- the likely penalty if a prohibited substance offence is proven
- the personal circumstances of Andrew Kearney
- that a Stewards inquiry can proceed and conclude in a timely manner
Acting under the provisions of Rule 183A, SILVER RANGER shall not be nominated or compete in any race until the outcome of the inquiry.
The Stewards inquiry is set for Friday 15 January 2016.
Barbara Scott
Chair of Stewards