I find this out after I've backed her :(
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An extract from the rule:
Results of blood samples consistently reveal elevated TCO2 levels, however they fall
just below the threshold and therefore no action can be taken. This indicates that
trainers are administering alkalinising agents on raceday.
https://www.thetrots.com.au/for-part...d-tco2-levels/
Very disappointing to think that Matty Craven is pushing the rules after his raw emotion after the win last week
And he is being featured as a lead story on both the HRV and HRA homepages
I know he is not guilty of anything but the quote in post 642 makes it clear that the stewards do not think that everything is squeaky clean
I would like him to come out and refute it
Makes me sick actually - is our industry a joke and supposed horse lovers just $ driven
I suggest you listen to Mattie Craven's interview with Paul Campbell where he covers this in the conversation
Where would I find it Carol?
Found it
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vj4bLbTw5cM
It is about 19 minutes in folks. Mattie Craven basically says it is an 'unkown'
He said Pink Galahs has been on a modified program for 8wks (as opposed to surgery) so she has obviously required treatment
It is a plus that HE raised it in the interview.
Under different interview circumstances the interviewer may have asked the hard question:
"Do you refute the premise of the Elevated TCO2 policy - that your horse has been administered alkalinising agents on race day?"
Sorry Kev - I usually only log into the forum first thing in the morning - glad you found it.
Paul Campbell has a website where all his interviews etc are found (or you can find on podcasts etc).
https://campbellscomments.com/
Cheers
An interesting 2nd starter in the maiden trot at Bendigo tonight
Dreamcatcher SWE He is a 7yo now and only had the one start as a 3yo
The dam Saorse won $370k and is the half sis to superstar Westgate Crown
http://www.harness.org.au/racing/fie...20#BNC20102007
I didn't realize that Dreamcatcher has had a little stint at stud and has 11 weanlings/yearlings on the ground
He won tonight