Racing and Wagering Western Australia stewards have been advised by the Chem Centre in Perth that cobalt in excess of the prescribed level, trendione and altrenogest have been detected in the sample taken from Maddy Rocks following it racing in, and winning, Race 1 at Gloucester Park on 22 March 2024.
These findings have been verified by Racing Analytical Services (VIC).
Accordingly, stewards will inquire into these reports on Tuesday, 25 June 2024, which Mr Nolan has been directed to attend.
Acting under the provisions of Harness Rules of Racing 183 (d), stewards have directed that Mr Nolan’s licence to train be suspended forthwith pending the outcome of the stewards’ inquiry to the extent that he is not permitted to nominate or present any horses to race.
Further, acting under the provisions of Harness Rules of Racing 183 (a), stewards have directed that Maddy Rocks shall not be permitted to be nominated for, or compete in, any event pending the outcome of the inquiry.