Just announced.....
Harness Racing New South Wales has received a report from the Australian Racing Forensic Laboratory (ARFL) that boldenone, at a level greater than 15 micrograms per litre in urine, has been detected in a post race urine sample taken from Mach Wiper following its win in the NXFM Newcastle Cup (2550metres) run at Newcastle on 9 December 2011.
The “B” sample and the control were sent to the Hong Kong Jockey Club Racing Laboratory (HKJC) for confirmation, and the HKJC has today confirm the presence of boldenone in the post race urine sample taken from Mach Wiper on 9 December 2011.
Trainer Mr Luke McCarthy has been advised of these findings. An inquiry will be conducted at a time and date to be fixed.
Acting under the provisions of Australian Harness Racing Rule 183 (A), Mach Wiper has been stood down until further notice.
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