Racing and Wagering Western Australia stewards have been advised by the ChemCentre in Perth that the sample taken from Liberty Star following it racing in, and winning, Race 2 at Cannington on 1 October 2023 was found to contain the prohibited substance dexamethasone.
Dexamethasone is a corticosteroid, prescription animal remedy commonly used therapeutically as an anti-inflammatory.
These findings have been verified by the Racing Analytical Services Laboratory (Vic).
Accordingly, stewards will inquire into these reports on Monday 22 January 2024, which Mr Noden has been directed to attend.