Lawyers have been given 11 days to hand in their final submissions to the authority deciding whether jockey Lisa Cropp used methamphetamine in 2005.
Racing's Judicial Control Authority (JCA) today heard the last of the evidence into Cropp's positive test to methamphetamine at a race meeting at Te Rapa, Hamilton on May 7, 2005.
Prosecutors allege Cropp set out to contaminate her urine because she knew it would test positive for methamphetamine.
Cropp has denied ever taking the drug and had unsuccessfully challenged the legality of the test through the courts in the past three years.
Racecourse Inspector John McKenzie told NZPA today the hearing was adjourned after three days of evidence presented at Ellerslie racecourse this week.
Cropp gave evidence herself last month.
Mr McKenzie said both parties were told they must have evidence in the hands of the JCA by November 24, and they could speak to their submissions if desired on November 26 and 27.
It is expected the JCA will reserve its decision once final submissions are presented.
If the charge is proven Cropp could be disqualified or suspended from racing for up to 12 months and/or fined up to $10,000.
Prosecutors have also given notice they will seek costs from Cropp if the charge is proven.
Cropp continued to ride after she was charged. She has been New Zealand's champion jockey for three of the past four years. She is currently sidelined with a broken leg.
