{"id":424853,"date":"2024-10-04T05:10:18","date_gmt":"2024-10-04T05:10:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=424853"},"modified":"2024-10-04T08:07:53","modified_gmt":"2024-10-04T08:07:53","slug":"trainer-mystified-after-horse-tests-positive-to-meth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportinfo.pro\/?p=424853","title":{"rendered":"Trainer mystified after horse tests positive to meth"},"content":{"rendered":"

The spring carnival<\/a> has been rocked by confirmation a race-winning horse has tested positive to methamphetamine.<\/p>\n

In a statement, Racing Victoria stewards confirmed a "prohibited substance" was detected in a urine sample taken from Justdoit after it won race three at Flemington<\/a> on August 3.<\/p>\n

The horse is trained by Luke Oliver, who reportedly received the news early in September while at hospital for the birth \ufeffof his daughter.<\/p>\n

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Oliver told Racenet how the meth got into the horse's system is a mystery.<\/p>\n

"We're hoping to get to the bottom of it, but it's been tough on the staff, myself and the mare's owners," he said.<\/p>\n

\"Craig<\/p>\n

The Racing Victoria statement said the horse tested positive in both samples taken.\ufeff<\/p>\n

"RASL (Racing Analytical Services Limited) reported that the urine sample was shown to contain methamphetamine, which is a prohibited substance on race day in accordance with the Australian Rules of Racing," the statement read.<\/p>\n

"The Australian Racing Forensic Laboratory also reported that it had detected methamphetamine within the reserve portion of the urine sample.<\/p>\n

"Methamphetamine is a nervous system stimulant. There are no reported therapeutic uses for methamphetamine in horses.<\/p>\n

"Methamphetamine is a prohibited substance in accordance with the Australian Rules of Racing.<\/p>\n

\"Trainer<\/p>\n

"RV Stewards initially informed Mr Oliver of the irregularity on 5 September 2024. Mr Oliver has now been informed of the confirmatory findings and that RV Stewards are continuing their investigation."<\/p>\n

With jockey Craig Williams \ufeffon board, Justdoit edged the Daniel Stackhouse-ridden Street Delight to win the race. Alpine Flyer was nearly two lengths back.<\/p>\n

Justdoit has won \ufefffive races from 18 starts. The August Flemington win was the mare's second in succession, having won at a heavy Sandown a fortnight earlier.<\/p>\n

Justdoit finished 9th of 10 runners in its only race since, at Caulfield on August 17.\ufeff<\/p>\n

Oliver has seven horses entered into the Sale race meeting next Wednesday.\ufeff<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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