The National Horseracing Authority confirms that at an Inquiry held at its offices in Turffontein on 31 May 2019, Trainer Mrs H Adamson was charged with a contravention of Rule 73.2.7.
Heather Adamson
The particulars of the charge being that an Out of Competition plasma specimen which was taken from the horse SEA LIKE GLASS at her Vaal Stables on 8 March 2019 disclosed upon analysis the presence of Flunixin, a prohibited substance in terms of the Rules of the NHA, and the administration of which was not accurately recorded in her Veterinary Treatment Register.
Mrs Adamson pleaded guilty to the charge.
The Inquiry Board found Mrs Adamson guilty of the charge and imposed a penalty of a fine of R18 000.
Trainer Adamson has the right of appeal against the penalty imposed.
