Peter Moody has been charged by Racing Victoria stewards following a positive test result from one of his runners, Brereton. The test was conducted on a pre-race blood sample taken at Flemington on May 13.
The substances identified in the sample were Phenylbutazone and its metabolite Oxyphenbutazone. These compounds, classified as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, are prohibited under the Australian Rules of Racing on race day.
Phenylbutazone is a standard veterinary treatment for horses, known for its anti-inflammatory, pain-relieving, and fever-suppressing properties. However, its presence on the day of the race is strictly against regulations.
The charge issued Peter Moody will be heard before the Victorian Racing Tribunal on a date to be fixed.
Moody may be subjected to a significant four-figure fine for this offence.