Racing and Wagering Western Australia stewards have been advised by ChemCentre in Perth that Arsenic in excess of the threshold of 800ng/mL has been detected in the post-race urine sample taken from Chunky Ballerina after it competed in, and won, Race 5 at Cannington on 22 April 2024.
These findings have been verified by Racing Analytical Services Limited (VIC).
Accordingly, stewards will inquire into these reports on Tuesday, 2 July 2024, which Mrs Pierson has been directed to attend.