COWRA trainer Michael Lynch has until the close of business today to appeal a two-year disqualification handed down to him by stewards on Monday.
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Racing NSW deputy chief steward Marc Van Gestel chaired the inquiry after two sets of electrified spurs and an unlabelled syringe were found when Lynch was visited by CDRA/WRA chief steward Todd Smith and surveillance and intelligence unit racecourse investigator Adam Janco on February 4.
Evidence was taken from Lynch, his former wife Carol Lynch and from Smith.
Written evidence was provided from Racing NSW veterinarian Dr Craig Suann and from the Australian Racing Forensic Laboratory.
Videotaped interviews of Ms Lynch and a transcript of and interview from Mr Lynch were also tendered.
Mr Lynch was found guilty of a charge under AR 175(hh)(ii) of having in his possession two electric apparatus that were capable of affecting the performance of a horse.
After taking into account Mr Lynch's prior clear record, the Stewards issued a penalty of two years' disqualification.
Mr Lynch pleaded guilty to a charge of having on his premises a syringe containing the prohibited substance clenbuterol that had not been labelled or prescribed or dispensed in compliance with relevant State and Commonwealth legislation.
Mr Lynch was fined the sum of $400.
Stewards deferred the implementation of the period of disqualification until Monday, March 31, 2014 on the condition that he not be permitted to start a horse within that period meaning Lynch will not be eligible to apply for his licence to train until March 31, 2016.