Racing Victoria (RV) Stewards have received a report from Racing Analytical Services Limited (RASL) confirming that a prohibited substance was detected in a sample collected from the Luke Oliver trained racehorse, Justdoit.
The report relates to a post-race urine sample taken from Justdoit after running in the Donate to RDA Australia (Race 3) over 1410 metres at Flemington Racecourse on 3 August 2024, with the horse winning the race.
RASL reported that the urine sample was shown to contain Methamphetamine, which is a prohibited substance on race day in accordance with the Australian Rules of Racing.
The Australian Racing Forensic Laboratory also reported that it had detected Methamphetamine within the reserve portion of the urine sample.
Methamphetamine is a nervous system stimulant. There are no reported therapeutic uses for methamphetamine in horses. Methamphetamine is a prohibited substance in accordance with the Australian Rules of Racing.
RV Stewards initially informed Mr. Oliver of the irregularity on 5 September 2024. Mr. Oliver has now been informed of the confirmatory findings and that RV Stewards are continuing their investigation.