By: Peter Scargill Further shocking revelations have surfaced about the actions of an alleged group of dopers operating in Australian racing, and how supposed tip-offs helped them ensure horses avoided drugs tests. Among them is the apparent conversation between Group 1-winning trainer Robert Smerdon and box driver Greg Nelligan, two of the major players at
By: Ray Paulick The Arkansas State Racing Commission on Thursday began random testing for total carbon dioxide (TCO2) levels in horses competing at Oaklawn Park. The move, widely supported by horsemen who seek a level playing field among their peers, adds to integrity measures taken earlier this year at the Hot Springs, Ark., racetrack, including
By: Richard Forristal IRISH racing's failure to test for excessive levels of cobalt and TCO2 – more commonly known as milkshaking – which has been heavily criticised by leading trainer Jim Bolger, is going to be tackled as a priority, according to the Turf Club's head of anti-doping, Dr Lynn Hillyer. However, Hillyer was reluctant
By: Mark Scully THE BHA has apologised to trainer Jim Boyle and former trainer Kate Walton as part of a major report into its integrity work that calls for an urgent review into a number of its disciplinary procedures. In an unprecedented move, BHA chief executive Nick Rust admitted the botched handling of both investigations
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