Journalists Wandering Eyes Posted May 27, 2021 Journalists Share Posted May 27, 2021 Coin Collector wins the Avis Car & Truck Rental Bendigo BM64 Handicap at Bendigo Racecourse on December 13, 2020 in Bendigo, Australia. (Brett Holburt/Racing Photos)Danny O’Brien is the latest trainer to find himself in hot water, with his galloper Coin Collector returning a blood sample which contained a prohibited substance. Late on Wednesday afternoon, Racing Victoria stewards announced that they had received a report from Racing Analytical Services Limited (RASL) that showed a blood sample containing Phenylbutazone, which is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug. The report goes back to a blood sample taken prior to Coin Collector competing at Moonee Valley on All Star Mile Day back on March 13 this year. The drug is a prohibited substance when found in a sample taken on race day, in line with the Australian Rules of Racing. Racing Victoria stewards had informed the Melbourne Cup-winning trainer back on April 27 about that irregularity, with the findings only being made public at 4:30pm on May 26. Stewards have announced that they will be continuing the investigation. It remains to be seen whether Coin Collector will be disqualified from his third-placed finish at The Valley and his fourth-placed finish at his subsequent start at Sale. The post O’Brien in strife after Coin Collector returns positive drug test appeared first on BOAY Racing News. View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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