We discussed the news of Lyreen Mover’s positive test from the Derby final, and agreed it so disappointing for everyone involved. I mentioned that I had heard it was for morphine, which in the past has involved poppy seeds [though I am not trying to prejudge this case]. Oddly whenever I see that posh bread with poppy seeds in Waitrose I buy it because firstly it’s so nice, and secondly it must give me some sort of lift if it creates all those positives. Dolores had issued strict orders whenever her runners come to Britain to avoid the stuff – agreeing it was delicious too.

**BLONDE SNAPPER was fastest with 26.91sec in a series of trials at Sunderland on Monday.

Greyhound of the Year Fear Zafonic clocked 27.35sec and Pall Mall winner Ballymac Ace 27.66sec, Derby finalist Lyreen Mover returned 27.59sec and Crown Rover 27.24sec.

3. Perry Barr Stadium – LITTLE MIRACLE (nka AERO MIRACLE) – Greyhound Trainer Mr S Donnelly

Greyhound Trainer Mr Stephen Donnelly was found in breach of rules 12(i), 49 (iv), 152 (i), 174 (i)(a), 215, and 217 in that a urine sample taken from the greyhound LITTLE MIRACLE (nka AERO MIRACLE) at Perry Barr Stadium on 9 March 2010 was analysed by HFL Sports Science Laboratory as containing the drug morphine; and the administration of any substance that could affect the performance and/or well being of the greyhound.
Mr Donnelly was in attendance and having considered his explanation together with the circumstances of the case, the Disciplinary Committee ordered that he be severely reprimanded and fined £450 which comprised a £400 fine for the positive sample and £50 for not registering the greyhound in the name of the true owner.
The Disciplinary Committee wished to remind all trainers of their responsibilities under rule 215 that bread containing poppy seeds is not to be fed to greyhounds and the following precautions shall be taken:
i. All bread shall be carefully checked and sorted prior to adding to feed.
ii. All bread that shows contamination with poppy seed shall be discarded.
iii. All debris in bags and trays shall be discarded.
iv. All packaged bread shall be discarded if there is any doubt regarding its ingredients