Racing and Wagering Western Australia (RWWA) stewards have been advised by ChemCentre in Perth that Codeine, Morphine and Oripavine has been detected in the post-race urine sample taken from Columbus Monelli after it competed in and won Race 4 at Cannington on 20 January 2024.
These findings have been verified by Racing Analytical Services Limited (VIC).
Accordingly, stewards will inquire into these reports on Tuesday, 21 May 2024, which Mr Halse has been directed to attend.