Boy Crush scratched by stewards from Placid Ark

The Luke Fernie-trained Boy Crush has been scratched from Saturday’s Listed Placid Ark Stakes at Ascot by order of stewards.

Racing WA stewards withdrew the three-year-old colt and subsequently opened an inquiry into the alleged use of unapproved spurs during the training of Boy Crush.

Fernie and stable foreman and track rider Brian Carey have been interviewed by stewards as part of the investigation.

A veterinary examination of Boy Crush on November 12 found no injuries to the colt.

Stewards scratched Boy Crush from the Perth Listed race, citing the circumstances under investigation and the need to preserve the integrity of the race.

The colt will remain ineligible to race until further approval from stewards.

Investigations are continuing.