TOP Warrnambool galloper St Jean is heading to the spelling paddock following a ruling from Racing Victoria relating to the detection of the non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug Ibuprofen, which is a prohibited substance on raceday.
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St Jean injured his near-side tendon in September 2014 after winning four races from eight Australian starts for Aaron Purcell.
He was treated with Ibuprofen and is one of more than 20 horses including top stayer Signoff that have been caught up in the on-going saga.
The RV Board endorsed the recommendation of RV’s Integrity Council to enforce the Rules of Racing as they stand on the basis that there is no legitimate case for allowing any exemption that would compromise the Australian racing industry’s commitment to drug-free racing.
St Jean cost Purcell just over $110,000 and has earnt more than $180,000 in prizemoney.