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In November 2024, Racing NSW Investigators commenced an investigation into allegations of raceday administration of medication by licensed trainer Mark Ostini at Armidale Racecourse.

Racing NSW Investigators obtained witness statements, seized CCTV footage as well as other electronic and physical evidence.

About 8:30am on 28 November 2024, Racing NSW Officials entered the registered stable address of Mr Mark Ostini at Armidale Racecourse and conducted an inspection. Officials seized nine (9) red coloured oral tubes labelled “B.L.T Lung Airway Clairisol TM, 1250mg”, six (6) green coloured oral tubes, nine (9) vials labelled “Joint Repair IV” and other medications.

The medications were located concealed inside a washing dryer. Investigators seized treatment records and obtained relevant photographs.

On 29 November 2024, Stewards issued two charges against Mr Ostini under AR249(1)(b) and AR249(1)(a). Stewards enacted the provisions of AR23, suspending Mr Ostinis’ Trainer’s licence, pending the hearing and determination of the charges.

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