The National Horseracing Authority confirms that at an Inquiry held in Cape Town on 26 March 2013, Trainer A E Sands was charged with a contravention of Rule 73.2.7, read with Rule 10.5.14, in that he was the person responsible for the horse LA TIGRESSE, from which a blood specimen was taken on 28 September 2012 at Sands Racing Yard, Milnerton.
This blood specimen disclosed upon analysis the presence of Phenylbutazone, which is a prohibited substance in terms of the Rules of The National Horseracing Authority and was not recorded in his Veterinary Treatment Register.
Mr Sands pleaded not guilty to the charge.
The Inquiry Board found Mr Sands guilty of the charge imposed a penalty of a fine of R15 000, of which R5 000 was wholly suspended for a period of one year provided that Mr Sands is not charged with and found guilty of a contravention of these Rules during that period.
Mr Sands has the right of appeal against the finding and the penalty imposed.
