DWJR 17 Report post Posted August 31, 2015 http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/racing/71620331/australian-horse-racing-trainer-sam-kavanagh-found-guilty-of-all-bar-one-charge-in-cobalt-scandal Australian horse racing trainer Sam Kavanagh found guilty of all bar one charge in cobalt scandal GETTY IMAGES Verdict: Trainer Sam Kavanagh was found guilty of all but one charge. Embattled Australian horse racing trainer Sam Kavanagh has been found guilty on all bar one of the 24 charges levelled against him in the long-running cobalt saga after Racing NSW stewards delivered their findings on Monday. Kavanagh either pleaded guilty or was found guilty in 23 of the 24 charges during the marathon inquiry - which commenced in June - and was triggered after Midsummer Sun returned illegal levels of caffeine and cobalt in his system after his successful Gosford Cup defence. The only charge he escaped was of administering or causing to administer caffeine to Midsummer Sun. Flemington Equine Clinic partner Dr Tom Brennan was found guilty on all 12 charges while practice manager Aaron Corby was found in the wrong in one of two charges. Harness racing identities Mitchell Butterfield (five charges) and John Camilleri (six) as well as Kavanagh's stablehand Michael O'Loughlin (four) were also found guilty. Submissions on penalty will be considered by the stewards panel on September 10. Ad Feedback - Sydney Morning Herald Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWJR 17 Report post Posted August 31, 2015 I feel that an appeal will be coming on shortly. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
biff 2,158 Report post Posted August 31, 2015 He must be pretty thick this kid, cannon fodder to that vet, who would believe though he didn't know the caffiene was in that horse........having said that, anyone who has been in a big stable [50+] and see's the daily rounds of the vet?........some trainers can't live without the vet, then again the kick backs to said trainer by the vet company?.......what a pandora's box it is....... chevy86 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cunnamulla 73 Report post Posted August 31, 2015 I don't know about "pretty thick", it would be more accurate to say he's a cheating, lying, greedy, cruel, conniving scumbag with no regard for the welfare of animals. It's been reported in Australia that it wasn't only cobalt that fatboy Sam used, he also tried formaldehyle (the human embalming chemical) and xenon gas on his horses. Also another drug (the name escapes me) which hardens the bones but makes them more prone to breaking. It should be noted that poor Midsummer Sun died after breaking a leg in a barrier trial. If he gets off lightly with the racing authorities, then I hope the SPCA hammers him with every charge they possibly can. The damage done to the racing industry's image by this type is astronomical. THE TORCH, cantab matt, chevy86 and 6 others 9 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
biff 2,158 Report post Posted August 31, 2015 Yep, agree with you, he's thick to the extent he thinks we are all stupid, or the fact he wouldn't get caught.....he's not interested in horses welfare.......he would be living off his savings, I hope he ends up busking or begging, cos even Macca's wouldn't have him, or Burger King, or Subway etc Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosie one 177 Report post Posted August 31, 2015 :angry:Disgusting ....... DRUG CHEAT and didn't give a hoot about the horses and just as bad didn't give a hoot for the safety of the JOCKEYS either. And the poor owners that loose as well ....all creditably of their horses wins, for nothing and the breeder looses out as well, and worst of all a horse dies. DISGUSTING Grego and hedley 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
