FINDING OF A PROHIBITED SUBSTANCE

FINDING OF A PROHIBITED SUBSTANCE

The National Horseracing Authority confirms a Prohibited Substance finding which is aligned with its decision to publish the status of all Prohibited Substance matters from the commencement of the new Racing Season.

The presence of Flunixin (Class 4) was disclosed upon analysis of a specimen taken from MIGHTY MAC after the running of Race 7, at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth Racecourse on 16 March 2024.  The Trainer responsible, Mr P D Reeves, elected to sign an Admission of Guilt and was fined an amount of R27 500,00.

MIGHTY MAC is accordingly disqualified from the race in terms of Rule 72.3.2.

This finding is recorded in the NHA Racing Calendar.

Enquiries:

A D Hyde

Racing Control Executive

this thread is very quiet 

.....this substance is given out like smarties.....vets and NHRA are coining it.....

ZERO TOLERANCE Cape racing do things bigger

How's the zero tolerance going? Seems to be more positives in the Cape than JHB these days

FINDING OF A PROHIBITED SUBSTANCE - FLUNIXIN


The National Horseracing Authority of Southern Africa (NHA) confirms a Prohibited Substance finding arising from routine post-race specimen collection.

The presence of Flunixin, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) classified as a Class 4 prohibited substance, was disclosed following analysis of a specimen collected from OKAVANGO after the running of Race 5 at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth Racecourse on 10 January 2026.

Flunixin meglumine is widely used in equine veterinary practice for the relief of pain, reduction of inflammation, and control of fever. It is commonly prescribed for conditions such as musculoskeletal injury, colic, or post-operative recovery. While safe and effective when used under veterinary supervision, its administration is prohibited within defined withdrawal periods prior to racing and must be accurately recorded in the Veterinary Treatment Register (VTR).

Following notification of the analytical finding, the Trainer, Mr S J Snaith conducted an internal investigation. This included review of the stable and race-day video footage as well as a detailed examination of the VTR. Through this process, the Trainer was able to conclusively establish the circumstances that led to the positive finding. The NHA notes and commends this proactive and transparent approach.

Mr S J Snaith elected to sign an Admission of Guilt for a contravention of Rule 73.2.4, and the penalty of a fine of R25 000 was imposed.

In determining the penalty, due consideration was given to the classification of substance, the Trainer’s clean penalty record in respect of prior prohibited substance contraventions over the preceding five-year period, the concentration detected in the specimen, and the status of the race.

In accordance with Rule 72.3.2, OKAVANGO is disqualified from the race.



Vee Moodley
Chief Executive

Justin conducted an internal investigation?? Lol 😂 I've heard it all now. 

Perhaps it's time that the punter knows the history of what treatments/medications have been applied to the horses. Should be indicative of what problems are suspected...