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Freedman Racing takes responsibility for race day treatment
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Racing Victoria stewards have adjourned an inquiry into alleged race day treatment of two horses trained by Anthony and Sam Freedman.
Stewards heard evidence on Saturday at Caulfield from co-trainer Sam Freedman, veterinarian Dr Tom Brennan and stable employees Alex Maher and Debra Cooke, acting on RV Compliance Assurance Team advice.
Earlier, stewards scratched Freedman pair Moonhaven and Kira at 8.40am on Saturday from respective Caulfield races as they 'had been treated with medication on race day'.
Freedman Racing has vowed to work 'cooperatively' with stewards, committed to an 'immediate and in-depth review' and apportioned initial blame to 'human error'.
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This masthead has established the horses received equine nebuliser treatment early on Saturday morning, while incorrectly still being entered for Caulfield, as plans changed to race on Wednesday at Sandown instead. A nebuliser is used to deliver medication and natural therapies to horses with respiratory issues.
Under Australian Rules of Racing the administration of medication on race day is prohibited.
A remorseful Freedman Racing issued a statement on Saturday.
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'An oversight occurred within the stable, for which we take full responsibility,' the statement co-signed by Melbourne Cup-winning father and son trainers Anthony and Sam Freedman read.
'We are committed to working openly and cooperatively with the Racing Victoria stewards as they conduct their inquiry.
'We take pride on our integrity and the strength of our systems, but any system in the world can fall victim to human error.
'Therefore, we will conduct an immediate and in-depth review to ensure that all processes continue to meet our stringent requirements and do everything possible to mitigate any future risk.'
Communications to staff and owners of the horses — Moonhaven and Kira — could be central to the stewards inquiry.
Originally published as Freedman Racing take responsibility for human error in race day treatment blunder, stewards adjourn inquiry
