Further to the press release which was issued on 3 July 2017, Laboratoire des Courses Hippiques has been selected as the official racing laboratory to perform confirmatory analysis of the referee (B) urine sample obtained from NASHASHUK after being successful in the aforementioned race.

Depending on the findings of the selected official racing laboratory in respect of the referee (B) urine sample, an inquiry into this matter will then be conducted. This would take place after the commencement of the 2017/2018 racing season to ensure the availability of the connections of NASHASHUK and other persons who may be called to give evidence at the inquiry.  Accordingly, this matter remains adjourned until a date to be fixed.