Archard appeals fine Sport in brief

Friday, July 30, 2010

Echuca trainer Daryl Archard has appealed a $7000 fine which he was given last Friday by Racing NSW stewards after his gelding Produced tested positive to testosterone before a race at Wagga Wagga on May 7.

Stewards held an inquiry into the analyst's finding of testosterone from a pre-race urine sample at a level higher then prescribed for geldings.

Although not every trainer uses drugs to help horses recover while not in the racing season, it is not uncommon for trainers to use testosterone or other drugs, according to an industry source who preferred not to be named.

These drugs may be used to enhance recovery of muscles and ligaments and are free to use while horses are not racing.

However, it is prohibited for a racing horse to use drugs while competing and many blood and urine tests are carried out at events to make sure drugs are not present.

In Archard's case, it is possible the drug was used during the non-racing season to boost recovery, but the drug had not had time to leave the system before racing.

Archard was unable to comment on the matter, as it is under appeal.

Chalmers re-signs

Echuca's Jane Chalmers has re-signed with the Bendigo Bank Spirit for the next Women's National Basketball League (WNBL) season.

The point guard played in all 23 matches last season, averaging three points, two rebounds and one assist a game.

The 27-year-old has played most of her basketball in Bendigo, playing 57 WNBL games for the Spirit, as well as being part of the Champions IGA Lady Braves side in the SEABL.

City of Echuca bowls

It was a quiet week at the club, with continued cold weather and many away in the northern climates meaning small fields turned out.

Last Monday, 36 players competed in the mixed triples event, with Bill Toll, John Hollowood and Jill Blake winning from Jim Thomas, Elaine Thomas and Gary Hunter.

In slightly warmer weather last Thursday, 68 bowlers played in the men's pairs, with Toll and Norm Hodge eventually winning ahead of Neil Leonard and Matt Liverton.

A small field on Saturday saw Hunter, Stanhope's Bill Macnamara and Paul Tracy win the day from Keith McGowan, Jim Ferrier and Linda Ormando.

The clear stars of the week were the experienced Toll and Hunter

An early reminder to members the 2010-11 season opening day is Saturday, August 28.

YMCA Back-9 Social

A stroke round was played last Friday.

Winners

Men, A grade: S Presser (40-4-36) 1, R Barbour (47-10-37) 2; B grade: N Peacock (50-13-37) 1; C grade: W Harris (50-18-32) 1, on a countback from N Martin (53-21-32) 2, S Clover 52-19-33) 3; straightest drive: S Presser (A grade), B Trueman (C grade), G Torpey (over 70); nearest the pin: R Barbour (fourth), L Harris (sixth).

Women, A grade: J Davey (57-18-39) 1, L Alchin (55-15-40) 2, H Makin (57-16-41) 3; B grade: M Sheehan (60-21-39) 1, C Mackenzie (62-21-41) 2, B Fitzpatrick (65-23-43) 3 on a countback; straightest drive: H Makin (A grade), B Stansfield (B grade), J Davey (over 70).

Rich River women

About 71 women played a stroke round on the east course in wet and cold conditions, Winnie Lavery recording the score of the day with a score of 67 nett in the Rich River women's golf round.

Winners, division one: Sue Edwards (70); division two: Winnie Lavery (67); division three: Antonia Holmes (71) on a countback; Clarice Cheatley brooch and monthly medal: Winnie Lavery (67).

Heather Berryman won the final of the silver spoon with a score of 70 nett.

Berryman will play in the state-wide final at Riverside Golf Club on October 22.

The final of the Bridie McKenzie event will be played on the west course on Monday at 10.30am, to be played between Karen Fitzgerald and Maree Ciavarella.

At Saturday golf, 27 women played a stableford round on the west course.

Winner: Vera Curnow (37 points) 1, on a countback from Heather Berryman 2.

The next play by date for swaggers is August 6 at Nathalia.

Names to Beryl Clack or list in the locker room.

Nine-holen competiton: Shaaron Charlton (19 points) 1, Gaie McLean (18) 2.

EDNA

Tomorrow's draws

Primary

Netta, 10.30am: court one _ Wombats v Kangaroos, court two _ Wallabies v Kookaburras, court three _ Koalas v Emus.

Modified, 10am (umpires' games start at 10.30am): court six _ Apples v Grapes (umpires: E Clarke, R Ilsey), court seven _ Mangos v Bananas (S Chong, A Cartlidge), court eight _ Pineapples v Oranges (I Hayes, C Williams), court nine _ Pears v Strawberries (M Egglestone, M Watson); umpire supervisors _ A Corneille, L Gould, R Buckley, N Costello.

Gold and navy, 11.30am (umpires' games start at noon): court one (N) _ Mystics v Fever (P Watson, C Perry), court two (N) _ Vixens v Swifts (T Chong, S Hindson), court three (N) _ Thunderbirds v Firebirds (A Watson, E Simpson), court six (G) _ Adidas v Nike (E Groves, T Naughton), court seven (G) _ New Balances v Puma (C Nesbitt, J Ilsey), court eight (G) _ Reebok v Filas (S Aburrow, C Smith); bye _ Magic; umpire supervisors _ L Gould, A Corneille, A O'Neil, N Costello.

Afternoon, 1.30pm: court one _ S1 Incredibles v Ayayays (J Evans, C Shorland), court two _ S3 Top Notch Emb v Legends (A O'Neil, K Rule), court three _ S2 Rochy v Fury (A Foster, J Gould), court six _ S4 Heatwave v Kryptonite (Z Steel, O Lawton), court seven _ S2 Chip n Dip v Pinkness (J Gledhill, B Dullard), court eight _ 13/U Purple Monkey Dw v Cols Angles (E Woods, H Lowndes); umpire supervisors _ A Corneille, N Costello, L Gould; emergency umpire _ R George.

2.30pm: court one _ S2 Storm v Triple Rs (A Foster, B Lowndes), court two _ S3 Vixens v Evans Shoes (K Rule, R George), court three _ S4 Purple Panthers v Steamers (H McCoomb, E Howarth), court six _ S1 Where's Wally v Hillbillies (J Gould, J Evans), court seven _ 13/U Toy Soldiers v Divas (D Martin, A O'Neil), court eight _ S3 Caltex Stars v Rebels (B Dullard, J Clarke); bye _ Incredibles, Raiders; umpire supervisors _ L Gould, N Costello.