Meloxicam: Medical Alert for Trainers Latest Open Race Details
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Vol 11 / No 19 20 September 2019 Fortnightly by Subscription calendar Meloxicam: Medical Alert For Trainers Latest Open Race Details BUMBLEBEE BULLET (Trap 3, left), owned by The Bruiser Boyz Syndicate and trained by Mark Wallis, wins the Coral TV Trophy at Romford in 59.26sec from Photo: Steve Nash kennelmate Aayamza Breeze (Trap 1). FOR ALL THE LATEST NEWS - WWW.GBGB.ORG.UK -VSSV^.).)VU;^P[[LY'NYL`OV\UKIVHYK'NINIZ[HɈHUK0UZ[HNYHTHUK-HJLIVVR CATEGORY ONE FINALS Date Distance Track Event Thu 26 Sep 480m British Bred Newcastle BGBF Northern Plate Fri 27 Sep 400m Puppies Romford Romford Puppy Cup Sat 05 Oct 714m Crayford Jay and Kay Coach Tours Kent St Leger Sun 06 Oct 480m Central Park Ladbrokes Kent Derby Mon 21 Oct 500m British Bred Nottingham BGBF/Nottingham British Breeders Stakes Weds 23 Oct 661m Doncaster SIS Yorkshire St Leger Thu 24 Oct 480m Newcastle All England Cup Sun 27 Oct 460m Henlow Henlow Derby Sat 02 Nov 540m Crayford Ladbrokes Gold Collar Sat 16 Nov 710m Perry Barr RPGTV St Leger Mon 18 Nov 500m Nottingham Eclipse Stakes Fri 06 Dec 575m Romford Coral Essex Vase 7XH'HF P%ULWLVK%UHG 6KHIÀHOG %*%)%ULWLVK%UHG'HUE\ Thu 19 Dec 515m Brighton & Hove Coral Olympic Thu 19 Dec 480m Puppies Newcastle Northern Puppy Derby )XUWKHUFRPSHWLWLRQVWREHFRQÀUPHG$ERYHGDWHVPD\EHVXEMHFWWRFKDQJH ANNUAL VETERINARY KENNEL INSPECTION Professional and Greyhound trainers are reminded that the deadline for submitting their Annual Veterinary Kennel Inspection form has now passed, any Professional or Greyhound trainers that have not yet had their inspection completed, please contact their Area Stipendiary Steward as soon as possible. Trainers that do not wish to renew their licence for 2020, please advise either your Area Stipendiary Steward or the GBGB office (number below). Annual Inspection forms can still be obtained from any Racing Office, from the GBGB website, or from the GBGB office (0207 822 0927). MELOXICAM: MEDICAL ALERT FOR TRAINERS • Meloxicam is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug which is used for the treatment of inflammation and pain in both acute and chronic musculoskeletal disorders in dogs and other species. The injectable form is also used for reduction of post-operative pain and inflammation following surgery. • In dogs, it is a Prescription Only Medicine with marketing authorisations for both oral suspension and injectable forms as Metacam and tablets as well. • Brand names include Metacam, Inflacam and Rheumocam. • A recent study looking at the administration of meloxicam to greyhounds has raised issues as to its safety as a drug for treating greyhounds within a “Drug- free Sport” and results from this research have demonstrated that meloxicam may persist in the greyhound for up to 25 days following a single dose. • Residues of meloxicam may also be found in category 2 meat and if this meat is fed to racing greyhounds, drug residues may be found for up to 12 days. Repeat feeding of contaminated meat will result in an accumulation of the drug which may then be detected for a longer period. Cooking will not remove the risk of meloxicam residues in meat and any liquor from the meat will also present a risk. • The Greyhound Board therefore issue the following warning to Trainers; Meloxicam should not be used as an anti-inflammatory within 30 days of a race or trial Category 2 meat shall not be fed to racing greyhounds within 14 days of a race or trial • Trainers are advised to seek veterinary advice regarding alternative anti inflammatory medication. • Suitable alternatives include Carprofen and Cox-2 inhibitors such as Firocoxib. • These are Prescription Only Medicines (POMs) and must be supplied by a veterinary surgeon. Simon Gower, BVSc MRCVS Veterinary Director GBGB CALENDAR 1 IMPORTANT NOTICES Complaints 7KH*UH\KRXQG%RDUGRI*UHDW%ULWDLQZLOOUHFHLYHFRPSODLQWVLQFRQÀGHQFHIURPDQ\RQHFRQFHUQHGDERXWDSRVVLEOHEUHDFKRIWKH5XOHVRI5DFLQJ Send emails to [email protected]*%*%RIÀFHRQ020 7822 0900. Alternatively, write to: The Greyhound Board of Great Britain Ltd, Genesis House, 17 Godliman Street, London EC4V 5BD Welfare Hotline ,I\RXDUHFRQFHUQHGDERXWWKHZHOIDUHRIDQ\UHJLVWHUHGUDFLQJJUH\KRXQGVSOHDVHFDOORXUFRQÀGHQWLDO:HOIDUH+RWOLQHRQ020 7822 0917. The line is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. You will be prompted to leave a voicemail message giving as much information as you can so that our team can investigate your concerns fully and ensure appropriate action is taken. The Disciplinary Committee wish to advise those appearing before them as “the affected person” that the Disciplinary Committee has the discretion to take account of any previous breaches of the rule(s) of racing which they consider are relevant to a case being heard before them irrespective of the date of commission of the breach. DISCIPLINARY COMMITTEE INQUIRIES BANDIT at Nottingham Stadium on decisions on each. He and Professor 21 September 2018 was analysed by Morris, together with Mr Hall, The Disciplinary Committee of LGC Health Sciences as containing believed that there were no material the GBGB were in attendance at the presence of diisopropylamine, differences between the two cases. a meeting held on 10 September and that he had in his charge a Mr Gibson referred to the Local 2019:- greyhound that showed the presence Inquiry held on 19 November Dr AJ Higgins (in the chair) of a substance that by its nature 2018 into the positive analysis of Mr R Woodworth CBE could affect the performance of a the urine samples taken from the Mr R Coughlan greyhound or prejudice its wellbeing. greyhounds STORMBORN and Former Head Kennelhand Kye BURGESS BANDIT at Nottingham 1a Nottingham Stadium – Hallsworth was found in breach Stadium on 21 September 2018. STORMBORN – Professional of rules 152 (i) & (ii), 174 (i)(a), 174 Trainer Mr R Hall / Former The samples had been analysed (xiv)(a) & (b) of the GBGB Rules of and diisopropylamine had been Head Kennelhand Racing. Mr K Hallsworth identified. The samples had ;OL(IV]L0UX\PYPLZ been collected at random and Professional Trainer Robert Hall was Mr Hall was in attendance sampling had not been intelligence found in breach of rules 152 (i), 174 led. In his written evidence, Mr (i)(b) and 217 of the GBGB Rules of accompanied (for part of the proceedings) by his wife, Melanie Hallsworth had admitted giving Racing in that a urine sample taken both dogs what he believed to be a from the greyhound STORMBORN Hall. Mr Hallsworth was not in attendance but unexpectedly ‘multivitamin injection’ supposedly at Nottingham Stadium on 21 to relieve cramping. The substance September 2018 was analysed by telephoned in towards the conclusion of the hearing which diisopropylamine, also known as LGC Health Sciences as containing DADA 250, was however a doping the presence of diisopropylamine, enabled questions to be put to him. Jason Smith, racing manager of agent and could be used in a and that he had in his charge a deliberate attempt to influence a greyhound that showed the presence Nottingham Stadium and Rachel Corden, authorised representative, greyhound’s performance and of a substance that by its nature undermine the integrity of racing. could affect the performance of a apologised for their absence. Senior Stipendiary Steward, Mr Paul The GRB therefore considered the greyhound or prejudice its wellbeing. findings to be very serious. Former Head Kennelhand Kye Illingworth, and Professor Tim Morris, Mr Gibson referred first to the finding Hallsworth was found in breach Independent Scientific Adviser, were in the greyhound STORMBORN, of rules 152 (i) & (ii), 174 (i)(a), 174 in attendance. which had won a 500m A4 race at (xiv)(a) & (b) of the GBGB Rules of On behalf of GRB, Mr Gibson said a SP of 6/1. The Racing Manager Racing. that Mr Hall admitted the breaches against him except for 174 (i)(a). He had reported that nothing unusual had been noted about the result or 1b Nottingham Stadium proposed that the Committee hear – BURGESS BANDIT – the two cases together. Mr Hall the on-course betting. Security was Professional Trainer confirmed that the procedure had tight at Nottingham. The pre-race Mr R Hall / Former Head been explained to him by Mr Gibson sample had shown the presence of Kennelhand Mr K Hallsworth and he had no objection to this. To diisopropylamine. Professor Morris gave evidence that Professional Trainer Robert Hall was avoid any possible prejudice of one diisopropylamine is a vasodilator found in breach of rules 152 (i), 174 case influencing the other, Mr Gibson available as a licensed veterinary (i)(b) and 217 of the GBGB Rules of said he would normally suggest the product for use in horses in Australia. Racing in that a urine sample taken Committee hear the evidence relating There is no preparation containing from the greyhound BURGESS to each inquiry separately and reach 2 VOL 11 NO 19 20 SEPTEMBER 2019 diisopropylamine licensed for use in Mr Hall said that he believed that the believing it was a simple multivitamin UK and importation or purchase of incident had resulted in the loss of injection to relieve cramp. unlicensed veterinary medicines is a his contract at Nottingham and he On the balance of probabilities, the breach of the Veterinary Medicines was now attached to another track. Committee found that Mr Hallsworth Regulations. Diisopropylamine He placed full responsibility for the had deliberately injected the two stimulates the cardiovascular positive test on his stepson, Mr greyhounds STORMBORN and and nervous systems and has Hallsworth, and his admission. He BURGESS BANDIT in order to been shown to have a proven said that Mr Hallsworth was a very influence their performance. These ability to improve performance vulnerable young man who regretted was no evidence given that Mr in greyhounds. In his opinion the his actions and understood the Hall knew about or administered use of diisopropylamine could implications.