Track work rider stood down after Sunshine Coast and Deagon testing operation

A Sunshine Coast track work rider has been stood down from riding after returning an alcohol reading in excess of the permitted .02 threshold after a Queensland Racing Integrity Commission (QRIC) Integrity Investigations Team (IIT) no notice testing operation at Sunshine Coast and Deagon track work this morning.

A total of 30 participants returned negative results this morning however one unlicensed Deagon stablehand has been referred to the Stewards.

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