BRENT EVANS PLEADS GUILTY TO BANNED SUBSTANCE IN URINE TEST

RACING Victoria stewards have suspended top apprentice, Brent Evans, for two months after he provided a urine sample that contained a banned substance.

Evans, formerly of Queensland, pleaded guilty to a breach of the rules for having provided a sample which was found upon analysis to contain the banned substances - d, lamphetamine and l-methamphetamine.

Racing Victoria issued a media statement today stating that: Stewards have concluded an inquiry into a report from Racing Analytical Services Limited on 23 October confirming the presence of a banned substance, in accordance with the provisions of AR81(B), detected in the urine sample provided by apprentice jockey Brent Evans at the Pakenham race meeting on 29 September 2009.

Brent Evans pleaded guilty to a breach of the rules under the provisions of AR81A(1)(a) for having provided a sample which was found upon analysis to contain the banned substances; d, lamphetamine
and l-methamphetamine.

In assessing penalty Stewards took into account the forthright evidence tended by Mr Evans, his guilty plea and his character references, in particular the submissions made on his behalf by his employer Mr Mick Kent.

Mr Evans had his licence to ride in races suspended for two months commencing midnight 21 October and expire midnight 21 December 2009.

Mr Evans was also advised at the completion of his suspension he would not be permitted to accept rides until he has provided the evidence that he has fulfilled the recommendations from RVL consultant Lisa Stevens (psychologist) which includes a drug and alcohol education and awareness program and counselling.:

RACING VICTORIA MEDIA RELEASE