Justin Snaith holds The Met trophy for the second successive year (Picture: Wayne Marks)
The Justin Snaith yard were left shocked by two of their horses being tested above the TCO2 threshold level at Hollywoodbets Kenulworth on Saturday and scratched.
They have looked in to the matter and at this stage believe that most horses in Cape Town that have had second samples requested were all on the same ulcer medication.
Justin Snaith was still supportive of the NHA and their procedures to preserve the integrity of the sport and said to the Sporting Post,
“The welfare of our horses is what is most important to me as a trainer.”
“I welcome all and any testing that can help protect our thoroughbreds. This testing is being done with that goal in mind. I am sure there will be some tweaks and amendments to the testing protocol and procedures as the NHA gets more of these tests under its belt,” he added.
“I know our withdrawn filly, in a third test taken ten minutes after she was scratched, tested below the threshold. So presumably it is still a bit of a learning curve. That said, this initiative is to be applauded and supported.”
