The RIB has concluded an investigation commenced on 8 November under HRNZ rule 213(1)(c) – a horse has had or may have had administered to it, a prohibited substance.

Two men have been charged with three infringements of the HRNZ rules of racing.  Both will face charges of administration of a prohibited substance and administration within 1 clear day.

One of the men will face a charge of associating with a prohibited person and the other will face a charge of acting in contravention of an HRNZ notice or direction.

These charges will be put before an adjudicative committee for hearing at a time and place yet to be determined.