Analysed by the NHA lab
As previously reported, the National Horseracing Authority collected blood samples from Vodacom Durban July runners on Friday 5 July 2019.
These blood specimens were analysed by the NHA Laboratory and were all reported as prohibited substance negative specimens on 25 July 2019.
These blood specimens were comprehensively screened for substances which are indicative of Anabolic Steroid, ACTH, Growth Hormone and Erythropoietin (EPO) use.
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