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Classic Arc & Magic Shoos – Sample Irregulatities 
The Australian Government National Measurement Institute (NMI) has advised Harness Racing New South Walesthat Cobalt above the threshold of 100 micrograms per litre in urine has been detected in the urine samples taken from:
- CLASSIC ARC following its win in race 5, the HAPPY 30TH BIRTHDAY JORDAN MURPHY PACE (1609 metres) at Newcastle on Friday 3 September 2021; and
- MAGIC SHOOS following its win in race 9, the TAB VENUE MODE PACE (1609 metres) at Newcastle on Friday 3 September 2021.
The reserve portions and control samples have been sent for confirmation.
Trainer Ms Stacie Elliott has been advised that HRNSW will continue its investigation into these samples and an Inquiry will be conducted in due course.
Acting under the provisions of AHRR 183A, it has been determined that CLASSIC ARC and MAGIC SHOOS, the horses subject of the certificates, shall not be nominated or compete in any race until the outcome of an Inquiry or investigation.
Ms Elliott has until 4pm on Monday 18 October 2021 to make submissions in relation to AHRR 183.
Divine Diva – Sample Irregularity
The Australian Racing Forensic Laboratory (ARFL) has advised HRNSW that Total Plasma Carbon Dioxide above the prescribed threshold has been detected in the pre-race blood sample taken from DIVINE DIVA prior to it running in race 3, the WARDS ACCOUNTING GROUP LADYSHIP PACE (1609 metres) at Tabcorp Park Menangle on Saturday 9 October 2021.
The ‘B’ sample has been confirmed by the Racing Science Centre in Queensland.
Trainer Mr Peter Russo has been advised that HRNSW will continue its investigation into this sample and an Inquiry will be conducted in due course.
Acting under the provisions of AHRR 183A, it has been determined that DIVINE DIVA, the horse subject of the certificate, shall not be nominated or compete in any race until the outcome of an Inquiry or investigation.
Mr Russo has until 12 midday on Monday 18 October 2021 to make submissions in relation to AHRR 183.
Taramin – Positive Sample
The Australian Racing Forensic Laboratory (ARFL) has advised HRNSW that Prilocaine and Lignocaine have been detected in the urine sample taken from the horse TARAMIN following its win in race 8, the SOMERSBY CIDER PACE (2125 metres) at Penrith on Thursday 1 April 2021.
The “B” sample has been confirmed by Racing Analytical Services LTD (RASL) in Victoria.
Trainer Mr Bruce Fox has been advised that HRNSW will continue its investigation into this sample and an Inquiry will be conducted in due course.
Acting under the provisions of AHRR 183A, it has been determined that TARAMIN, the horse subject of the certificate, shall not be nominated or compete in any race until the outcome of an Inquiry or investigation.
From Harness Racing New South Wales
