The Veterinary Officer reported that BESTWORK (FR), trained by Charlie Longsdon, appeared to show evidence of possible administration of a substance around its mouth and that a used syringe of Free Flow, an herbal product, had been found in the horse lorry. The Trainer's representative, an Equine Welfare and Integrity Officer and the Veterinary Officer were interviewed. The trainer's representative explained that the gelding had been eating haylage during the journey and, in his opinion, this was the cause of the residue around its mouth. The Veterinary Officer confirmed that this was a possibility and, having heard the evidence of the trainer's representative, the Stewards were satisfied that BESTWORK (FR) had received only normal food and water by mouth on the day of racing. The Stewards allowed the gelding to run and ordered BESTWORK (FR) to be routine tested. They further confiscated the substance, and ordered that it should be tested

The Veterinary Officer reported that BESTWORK (FR), trained by Charlie Longsdon, appeared to show evidence of possible administration of a substance around its mouth and that a used syringe of Free Flow, an herbal product, had been found in the horse lorry. The Trainer's representative, an Equine Welfare and Integrity Officer and the Veterinary Officer were interviewed. The trainer's representative explained that the gelding had been eating haylage during the journey and, in his opinion, this was the cause of the residue around its mouth. The Veterinary Officer confirmed that this was a possibility and being satisfied that BESTWORK (FR) had received only normal food and water by mouth on the day of racing, the Stewards allowed the gelding to run and ordered BESTWORK (FR) to be routine tested. They further confiscated the substance, and ordered that it should be tested

Notice following an enquiry into the possible administration of a substance to BESTWORK (FR)