Racing Victoria stewards have opened an investigation into a positive swab taken from a runner prepared by young trainer Logan McGill.
McGill’s charge Arapahoe Moon produced a positive test to Dexamethasone, a short-acting corticosteroid, in a pre-race sample taken at Avoca on Anzac Day.
Arapahoe Moon finished sixth of 10 as a $20 chance in the race.
Stewards advised McGill of the findings earlier this month before confirming the results of a second test on Wednesday.
The investigation is continuing.
Recent cases involving Dexamethasone had resulted in fines for trainers charged.
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