Brodie Posted November 21, 2021 Share Posted November 21, 2021 Does anyone know why Sophia Bromac was disqualified in race 7 at Methven on the 10th October this year. It was disqualified but I can not see anywhere why it was disqualified! Stipes report says nothing about it!! Very weird!!!! Anyone?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robalan Posted November 21, 2021 Share Posted November 21, 2021 It drew one on the second row, the horse starting from one on the front ducked outwards at the start and Colin defillippi drove down into the passing lane to get past it and take the early lead. Horses can only use the passing lane at the finish of a race Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brodie Posted November 21, 2021 Author Share Posted November 21, 2021 1 hour ago, Robalan said: It drew one on the second row, the horse starting from one on the front ducked outwards at the start and Colin defillippi drove down into the passing lane to get past it and take the early lead. Horses can only use the passing lane at the finish of a race Thanks for that. When was it disqualified? No mention of it in the stipes report, so was it disqualified on the day and they paid the divs on it??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hunterthepunter Posted November 21, 2021 Share Posted November 21, 2021 1 hour ago, Brodie said: Thanks for that. When was it disqualified? No mention of it in the stipes report, so was it disqualified on the day and they paid the divs on it??? bute Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brodie Posted November 21, 2021 Author Share Posted November 21, 2021 Thanks Hunter, yes I just heard that. Kept quiet lol Think alot use it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted November 21, 2021 Share Posted November 21, 2021 2 minutes ago, Brodie said: Thanks Hunter, yes I just heard that. Kept quiet lol Think alot use it Of course "a lot use it"!! It is the most commonly used anti-inflammatory therapeutic drug used in the treatment of pain relief in horses. However there is a withholding period and can't be present on raceday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted November 21, 2021 Share Posted November 21, 2021 Non Raceday Request for a Ruling – Decision dated 11 November 2021 – Mark John Smolenski ID: RIB5589 Respondent(s): Mark John Smolenski - Trainer Applicant: Simon Irving, Investigator for Racing Integrity Board Adjudicators: Russell McKenzie Information Number: A15809 Decision Type: Request for Ruling Rule(s): 1004E - Disqualification From Race Request for Ruling: Disqualification of Sophia Bromac Stewards Report Results Animal Name: Sophia Bromac Code: Harness Race Date: 10/10/2021 Race Club: Methven Trotting Club Race Location: Orari Raecourse - Orari Station Road, Orari, 7992 Race Number: R7 Hearing Date: 11/11/2021 Hearing Location: On the papers Outcome: Determination Penalty: Sophia Bromac disqualified SUMMARY OF FACTS: The following is the agreed Summary of Facts: The Respondent, Mark John Smolenski, is a Licensed Public Trainer under the Rules of New Zealand Harness Racing. He is 62 years old and has been a Harness Trainer and Driver since 1984. SOPHIA BROMAC is a 3-y-o filly (He’s Watching – Life of Luxury) trained and owned by Mr Smolenski. The horse was correctly entered for and presented to race at the Methven TC meeting at Orari Racecourse on 10 October 2021. SOPHIA BROMAC was driven by John Dunn and won Race 7, Methven Panel & Paint Mobile Pace, earning a stake of $5,500. SOPHIA BROMAC was post-race swabbed (#132901) in the presence of Mr Smolenski who does not contest the swabbing process. On 26 October, the New Zealand Racing Laboratory Service issued a Certificate of Analysis reporting Phenylbutazone and Oxyphenbutazone was detected in the sample. The control sample was clear. Phenylbutazone, commonly known as “Bute”, is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug commonly used to treat short term pain and fever in horses. Oxyphenbutazone is a metabolite of Phenylbutazone. “Bute” can be prescribed in powder form, paste and is also injectable. It is listed in the NZEVA Veterinarian’s guide as having a “detection time” of five days and a “possible withholding time” of seven-plus days. Mr Smolenski was interviewed at his property in Weedons on 27 October. He stated that he had been mixing sachets of “Bute” powder to a yearling’s feed post-gelding and, with his paddock rotation, it was possible that SOPHIA BROMAC had the opportunity to eat some of the gelding’s leftover feed. Mr Smolenski has consented to SOPHIA BROMAC being disqualified pursuant to Rule 1004E. REQUEST FOR RULING: Information No. A15809 has been filed by Mr Simon Irving, Investigator for the Racing Integrity Board, seeking a ruling that SOPHIA BROMAC be disqualified from the the race by this Committee. With the consent of the parties, the Information was heard “on the papers” pursuant to clause 21 of Fifth Schedule, Rules of Practice and Procedure for the Adjudicative Committee and Appeals Tribunal. THE RULE: Rule 1004E provides: (1) Any horse taken to a racecourse for the purpose of engaging in a race which is found to have administered to it or ingested by it a prohibited substance or an out of competition prohibited substance must be disqualified from that race. (2) The mandatory disqualification under sub-rule (1) applies regardless of the circumstances in which the substance came to be present in or on the horse. REASONS FOR DECISION: The Committee is satisfied, firstly, that the Respondent has been advised of the analysis which indicates that a prohibited substance may have been administered to, or ingested by, the horse and, secondly, that the Respondent has not requested that the reserve sample be analysed at an approved laboratory. The Committee, being satisfied as to those matters, is required to disqualify SOPHIA BROMAC pursuant to Rule 1004E (3). CONCLUSIONS: The Committee rules that SOPHIA BROMAC is disqualified from Race 7, Methven Panel & Paint Mobile Pace, at the meeting of Methven Trotting Club at Orari on 10 October 2021. Such disqualification is to take effect from the date of this decision pursuant to Rule 1004E (6) & (7). Consequent upon the disqualification, the amended placings for the race are: 1st 2 Sporty Celine 2nd 10 Arden’s Sweetheart 3rd 7 Senorita Margarita 4th 1 Four Starzzz Shiraz It is ordered that stakes for the race are to be paid in accordance with that amended result. Decision Date: 11/11/2021 Publish Date: 12/11/2021 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ID: RIB5589 Respondent(s): Mark John Smolenski - Trainer Applicant: Simon Irving, Investigator for Racing Integrity Board Adjudicators: Russell McKenzie Information Number: A15809 Decision Type: Request for Ruling Rule(s): 1004E - Disqualification From Race Request for Ruling: Disqualification of Sophia Bromac Stewards Report Results Animal Name: Sophia Bromac Code: Harness Race Date: 10/10/2021 Race Club: Methven Trotting Club Race Location: Orari Raecourse - Orari Station Road, Orari, 7992 Race Number: R7 Hearing Date: 11/11/2021 Hearing Location: On the papers Outcome: Determination Penalty: Sophia Bromac disqualified SUMMARY OF FACTS: The following is the agreed Summary of Facts: The Respondent, Mark John Smolenski, is a Licensed Public Trainer under the Rules of New Zealand Harness Racing. He is 62 years old and has been a Harness Trainer and Driver since 1984. SOPHIA BROMAC is a 3-y-o filly (He’s Watching – Life of Luxury) trained and owned by Mr Smolenski. The horse was correctly entered for and presented to race at the Methven TC meeting at Orari Racecourse on 10 October 2021. SOPHIA BROMAC was driven by John Dunn and won Race 7, Methven Panel & Paint Mobile Pace, earning a stake of $5,500. SOPHIA BROMAC was post-race swabbed (#132901) in the presence of Mr Smolenski who does not contest the swabbing process. On 26 October, the New Zealand Racing Laboratory Service issued a Certificate of Analysis reporting Phenylbutazone and Oxyphenbutazone was detected in the sample. The control sample was clear. Phenylbutazone, commonly known as “Bute”, is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug commonly used to treat short term pain and fever in horses. Oxyphenbutazone is a metabolite of Phenylbutazone. “Bute” can be prescribed in powder form, paste and is also injectable. It is listed in the NZEVA Veterinarian’s guide as having a “detection time” of five days and a “possible withholding time” of seven-plus days. Mr Smolenski was interviewed at his property in Weedons on 27 October. He stated that he had been mixing sachets of “Bute” powder to a yearling’s feed post-gelding and, with his paddock rotation, it was possible that SOPHIA BROMAC had the opportunity to eat some of the gelding’s leftover feed. Mr Smolenski has consented to SOPHIA BROMAC being disqualified pursuant to Rule 1004E. REQUEST FOR RULING: Information No. A15809 has been filed by Mr Simon Irving, Investigator for the Racing Integrity Board, seeking a ruling that SOPHIA BROMAC be disqualified from the the race by this Committee. With the consent of the parties, the Information was heard “on the papers” pursuant to clause 21 of Fifth Schedule, Rules of Practice and Procedure for the Adjudicative Committee and Appeals Tribunal. THE RULE: Rule 1004E provides: (1) Any horse taken to a racecourse for the purpose of engaging in a race which is found to have administered to it or ingested by it a prohibited substance or an out of competition prohibited substance must be disqualified from that race. (2) The mandatory disqualification under sub-rule (1) applies regardless of the circumstances in which the substance came to be present in or on the horse. REASONS FOR DECISION: The Committee is satisfied, firstly, that the Respondent has been advised of the analysis which indicates that a prohibited substance may have been administered to, or ingested by, the horse and, secondly, that the Respondent has not requested that the reserve sample be analysed at an approved laboratory. The Committee, being satisfied as to those matters, is required to disqualify SOPHIA BROMAC pursuant to Rule 1004E (3). CONCLUSIONS: The Committee rules that SOPHIA BROMAC is disqualified from Race 7, Methven Panel & Paint Mobile Pace, at the meeting of Methven Trotting Club at Orari on 10 October 2021. Such disqualification is to take effect from the date of this decision pursuant to Rule 1004E (6) & (7). Consequent upon the disqualification, the amended placings for the race are: 1st 2 Sporty Celine 2nd 10 Arden’s Sweetheart 3rd 7 Senorita Margarita 4th 1 Four Starzzz Shiraz It is ordered that stakes for the race are to be paid in accordance with that amended result. Decision Date: 11/11/2021 Publish Date: 12/11/2021
Brodie Posted November 21, 2021 Author Share Posted November 21, 2021 1 hour ago, Chief Stipe said: Of course "a lot use it"!! It is the most commonly used anti-inflammatory therapeutic drug used in the treatment of pain relief in horses. However there is a withholding period and can't be present on raceday. Lol didnt want to say it out loud Chief! MVB. may be listening!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyclops Posted November 21, 2021 Share Posted November 21, 2021 What penalty did the Trainer have imposed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted November 21, 2021 Share Posted November 21, 2021 46 minutes ago, cyclops said: What penalty did the Trainer have imposed? It appears that the penalty was limited to the horse being disqualified. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cyclops Posted November 23, 2021 Share Posted November 23, 2021 Is that- fair ? Unfair? appropriate? Inappropriate? reasonable? Unreasonable? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief Stipe Posted November 23, 2021 Share Posted November 23, 2021 16 minutes ago, cyclops said: Is that- fair ? Unfair? appropriate? Inappropriate? reasonable? Unreasonable? Your view is? Given the absence of any detail on the level of Bute detected, its accidental administration and assuming the levels detected were negligible then based on the rules I would say it was fair, reasonable and appropriate. Did it affect the horses performance? Most likely not as one .use assume the detected levels were very low. However is it equitable compared to what penalties other similar cases have been dealt? In my opinion no. For example the Te Akau feed contamination where negligible levels of morphine was detected resulted in a $6k fine and the horse being disqualified. In my opinion that penalty wasn't fair, reasonable or appropriate. Especially when considering in that case the administration involved no direct accidental administration by the trainer and it was at a level that had zero performance enhancing or therapeutic effect. In these cases the RIB should publish the detected levels of the prohibited drug. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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