Arlo
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This is not the first time back testing of swabs has come up positive. The worrying thing is why did they not test positive the first time. One possible answer is that all swabs are not tested ( despite the fact that I have been assured that all swa…
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I was told that in Hong Kong all bills are processed through the Hong Kong Jockey Club, and if bills were not paid within a certain time, the owners of the horse or horses could not get a start. The benefits of this system are obvious, owners who d…
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WA always seems to go down a different path! Do not seem to have the courage to attack illegal useages despite their announcements in the press about how tough they are going to be. If they accept the feed supplement arguement, then all trainers hav…
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Have used Martin for some years now and it was well worth it. We had some teeth problems such as parrot mouths etc and he managed them very well.
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Was there an announcement made some time ago of mandatory penalties for infringements regarding prohibited substances? There certainly was in the east! Haven't seen too much evidence of mandatory penalties in WA, really more lenient penalties if any…
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I would still like to see an explanation from the Stewards as to how, under the seemingly rigorous scrutiny applied by the integrity department, that it is possible for someone to provide a false sample. It is not the first time this has supposedly …
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I believe a horse that went on to win the Perth Cup was treated on race day and I think the trainer was fined $1000. There was also the case of the unlicensed stable hand treating a horse and I am not sure but think that trainer was fined $2000. Obv…
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Stewards seem quite happy to apply different standards. I know of one low profile trainer who had horses running at two different tracks so another trainer was appointed to saddle up one horse. In doing so this trainer infringed the rules and a $200…
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Could somebody please explain how under the supervision of RWWA's Integrity department it is possible for a donor to switch urine samples? If, as alleged, it is possible then surely we have a major problem with with the Integrity departments credibi…
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Deaths relating to "cardiac failure" in California have risen from 4 in 2009 to 6 in 2011 and now 11 in 2012.7 out of the 11 horses in 2012 were all trained by the one trainer.He is a very high profile trainer and one wonders why he should have such…
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It would be interesting to know who the panel of experts that viewed the race footage were. Maybe if that were public knowledge then we could make a better judgement of their opinion.
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So, Jockeys were named, there has been a full investigation, but no Jockeys were questioned? Does RWWA seriously think the public can accept their assurances that their has been a full and proper investigation?
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Perhaps Stewards might consider doing a check before the race as well.
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I was interested to read on the Breeding Racing website the other day that authorities in the USA are concerned by the number of recent cases of horses having "heart attacks". They are making great efforts to ascertain the cause. They appear to be …
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I wonder if Stewards have contacted anyone who has voiced concerns on this forum about particular races or performances to get a better picture of what people think is happening. If they did, perhaps they would have been able to conduct their inves…
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Looks like she chopped off another horse in the straight at Geraldton on her way to winning race 6!
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In the USA where Lasix is legal but must be declared if a horse starts using it, punters have a rule which says always back a horse first up when it starts on lasix.
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On the morning of the race, how can anybody who did not actually administer the treatments be sure what was actually given? Stewards have obviously relied on the word of the trainers. So maybe in a situation were the trainers have not sought permis…
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So withdraw the horses from the race and then hold the enquiry.
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Every trainer would know the rule about treatments on race day. If they break the rule the horse should not run! How could the Stewards possibly know what was given to the horses before the race, they should not simply accept being told that it was …
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I am sure a lot of people would love to see a list of the samples that were sent!
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Trainer put in stable return indicating the horse would be wearing blinkers, what happened after that is unknown!
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If the bet was put on for one of the "heavies", do you really think Oliver would have have tried his hardest to then beat Octopussy? Surely that would be living dangerously as the "heavy" may have been a little upset!
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WA should adopt the new penalty guidelines for prohibited substances as outlined by Harness Racing NSW. in relation to TCO2 First offence - No less than 2 years Second offence - No less than 5 years Third offence - No less than 10 years Penalties li…
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Didn't Knuckey get fined $500 for overuse of the whip getting Big Attitude to win and then about two days later gets fined $100 for overuse of the whip at Northam? Seems crazy that for a repeat offence you get fined a lesser amount, especially when…
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I look forward to the announcement from Stewards in WA informing us of the steps that they will be taking to ensure that WA will also commence freezing samples and doing retrospective testing!There can be absolutely no reason for WA not having the s…
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So it appears that Pounced may have been hard done by.I would still like to know why Reverend Lovejoy appears to lose points so easily.He is an extremely well performed horse compared to Pounced and i would have expected a high performing horse to f…
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How did he know it was Sydney money?
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It is interesting to be reading about all the new testing activity in other states and countries. What is happening in Perth? Would love to hear some statement from our head of integrity to assure us that Perth is keeping up with the rest of the wor…