International

Mar1, 2018

Smerdon reserves plea: Racing.com 3/1/18

By: Andrew Eddy Trainer Robert Smerdon has reserved his plea against 115 charges in the Aquanita inquiry while the other seven people charged have pleaded not guilty at Thursday's second directions hearing before the Racing Appeals and Disciplinary Board. The Board confirmed an April 30 start date for the hearing in the

Feb27, 2018

O’Brien, Kavanagh fined, horses disqualified: Racing.com 2/27/18

By: Brent Zerafa Danny O'Brien and Mark Kavanagh have escaped any form of suspension or disqualification in relation to the cobalt saga, with VCAT President Justice Greg Garde electing to issue a fine to both trainers. O'Brien has been $8000, or $2000 for each horse under his care that tested positive to cobalt,

Feb26, 2018

Major rule changes in Ontario: Harness Racing Update 2/26/18

By: Dave Briggs Horses with class I, II, III or TCO2 positives may still be suspended from racing in Ontario for 90 days, but that suspension is no longer automatic and will be determined on a case-by-case basis, said the head of the sport’s regulator in the province. It’s all

Feb25, 2018

Veterinarian gets prison time for horse doping: American Press 2/25/18

By: Crystal Stevenson A Lake Charles veterinarian has been sentenced to more than a year in federal prison for his part in a racehorse doping conspiracy. U.S. Attorney Alexander C. Van Hook said Kyle James Hebert, 43, was sentenced to 15 months in prison for once count of conspiracy; two

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