Journalists Wandering Eyes Posted July 24, 2023 Journalists Share Posted July 24, 2023 Brereton, ridden by Luke Nolen, returns to the mounting yard after winning the Maribyrnong Plate at Flemington. (Scott Barbour/Racing Photos)Racing Victoria stewards confirmed on Monday morning that the Peter Moody-trained Brereton had returned a positive swab for a prohibited substance. The result stems from a blood sample taken at Flemington on May 13, prior to the galloper finishing sixth in the Listed Straight Six (1200m) when beaten two lengths by the Danny O’Brien-trained It’sourtime. The blood sample was shown to contain phenylbutazone and oxyphenbutazone (a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory and its metabolite) – banned substances under the Australian Rules of Racing. “Phenylbutazone is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory agent. It has analgesic (pain relieving), anti-inflammatory and fever suppression properties and is registered for use in horses by the Australian Pesticides and Veterinary Medicines Authority,” a Racing Victoria statement read. “The substance is, however, a prohibited substance under the Australian Rules of Racing when detected in a sample taken from a horse at a race meeting or trial (including an official trial or a jumpout for the purpose of obtaining a permit to start in a race).” RV stewards initially informed Moody of the irregularity on June 20, 2023. Brereton is a one-time winner from 12 starts, with his sole career success coming in the Group 3 Maribyrnong Plate (1000m) on Melbourne Cup Day. More horse racing news View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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