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Has been withdrawn from the 7:10 here at Windsor "withdrawn by the stewards"
Trying to find out the exact reason
Reason is an empty syringe labled as containing an "unallowable" substance was found in the possesion of the trainer.
The trainer was unable to explain the presence of the syringe.
The matter has been referred to the BHA.
Unbelieveable!
I sincerely hope this particular trainer has the book thrown at him this time.
E’nuff is e’nuff.Hasn’t Michael Wigham got previous or am I getting my misdemeanours mixed up?
I believe he has.
Full text of the stewards report.
"On a report from the BHA Stable Security guard, that, during routine checks in the racecourse stables before racing, an empty syringe. labelled as having contained an unallowable substance had been found in the possession of M Wigham, the trainer.
The Stewards interviewed the stable guard, M Wigham and Jill Hancock, Veterinary Officer.
Having heard evidence that M Wigham was unable to explain the presence of the syringe, the Stewards ordered Sendreni to be withdrawn and the matter to be referred to the BHA."
Sounds like a stitch up. Why would someone write the name of a banned substance on a syringe ?
Allegedly, ‘found in his possession’ and ‘unable to explain the presence of the syringe’
If it was found on his person, you would think he’d have a ready explanation as a contingency to being searched, i.e. along the lines of that relates to something I gave to one of my horses at home earlier today. Found in the vicinity of the stable area might be a reason for saying, "No idea where that came from."
If, however, it was found on him and he couldn’t explain why he had it then I reckon he’s shot himself in the foot and is in hot water.
Surely, anyone with brains knows that the stables are wel-covered with CCTV.Obviously there are a lot of stories sweeping round here but I have carefully only reported what has been officially released (not least to keep Corm and the forum on the right side of the law) and am, obviously, not prepared to relate what is only conjecture.
We will. presumably, have to wait for the BHA enquiry to find out more information and I think it is probably unwise to second guess what has happened until the official hearings take place.
As the trainer is responsible for everything and anything that enters the racecourse stable yard we withdrew the horse and referred the matter to the BHA."
Wigham countered: "It is not an illegal substance and was there for protection of the horse. When I was told about it, I wanted to withdraw the horse but the stewards did it."
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Could be logical explanation. Best to wait for dope test on horse. I asume the rules allow for a dope test bearing in mind the horse was a non runner
Could also be the manufacturers label on a pre-packed syringe of whatever the substance was?
But who’d ever want a logical explanation?
Happy wrote: A sharp pointy thing is not much protection for a 1/2t horse.
Congratulations Happy, for a long-suffering racegoer and owner you seem to have mastered the art of text lingo, which I thought was the preserve of young people. I presume 1/2t is an abbreviation of half-fit. Are you all that we have been led to believe?
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I’m thinking it’s more likely to mean ‘half-tonne’, Ken.
Probably, Equitrack. I just connected a chemical boost with a less than 100% fit horse. Silly me.
KI would imagine the scenario went something like this:
Horse is led into stabling area which is covered by CCTV. Careless groom accompanying horse administers what is most likely a substance along the lines of a "calmer" – a mild usually herbal based product designed to help the horse cope with its nerves (Incidentally one 1,000 Guineas winner of recent times was quite openly trained and raced on one of these products with much success). CCTV picks up groom administering substance and veterinary officer is sent to investigate. On ordering groom to turn out their pockets (in this case empty all bags containing horse stuff in stables), empty syringe of substance is found. It is highly probable it is an opaque syringe with the manufacturers label on it.
HOWEVER! HRA rules state that a horse must consume nothing but hay, water & feed on the day of a race and no other substances although should they be given in the horsebox on the way to the races, they will not test positive to any banned substance.
Hope this helps!
Given that helpful scenario jinnyj what could be the likely BHA consequences for horse, groom and trainer, please?
KThink Wiggy will just get a standard fine – probably no more than £150. Don’t think that the HRA don’t keep an eye on repeat offenders though – often these trainers are targeted for spot checks in their yards to check all is above board. They do however have to act within their rules and if the individual hasn’t breached them, then there is not alot they can do.
The Disciplinary Ctte are pretty tough and will watch races very very thoroughly noting those trainers who have been found guilty of being easy on their horses in the past.
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