Danny O’Brien faces fourth cobalt positive test: Racing Post 3/17/15
By AAP Racing Australia: Another Danny O'Brien-trained horse, Bullpit, has returned a high level of cobalt. A swab taken from Bullpit following his win at Moonee Valley on December 19 showed a level higher than the allowed 200 micrograms per litre of urine. O'Brien was told in January that three
Sam Kavanagh runner Midsummer Sun tests positive for caffeine and…: Racingbase.com 3/10/15
Sam Kavanagh runner Midsummer Sun tests positive for caffeine and cobalt By Racingbase Staff Trainer Sam Kavanagh is facing an investigation after Racing NSW stewards revealed his runner Midsummer Sun test posted for caffeine and cobalt after winning the Gosford Gold Cup in January. Racing NSW informed Kavanagh that Midsummer
Trainer Mark Riley facing more drug drama after revelation of…: Herald Sun 2/27/15
Trainer Mark Riley facing more drug drama after revelation of Grand Gallop positive test in December By: Matt Stewart TRAINER Mark Riley faces a second drug drama as he attempts to save his career. Riley, who will attempt to fight a three-year ban at the Victorian Civil Administrative Tribunal on
Trainer Darren Smith’s fate depends on what is an…:The Sydney Morning Herald 2/24/15
Trainer Darren Smith's fate depends on what is an excessive level of cobalt By: Chris Roots The fate of Newcastle trainer Darren Smith's career will be decided within the next week by Racing NSW stewards and will come down to at what point does cobalt become a prohibited substance. Smith
British Racing’s new Equine Anti-Doping Rules published …: Britishhorseracing.com 2/24/15
British Racing’s new Equine Anti-Doping Rules published / 24 Feb 15 Press Release Enhanced Rules state that no horse should ever be administered an anabolic steroid for as long as it is involved in racing, with no exceptions Guide to the Rules published online and distributed domestically and internationally as
Riley to appeal three-year ban: Thoroughbred Daily News 2/24/15
In an adjourned penalty hearing Monday, Australia’s Racing and Disciplinary Appeals Board pronounced a three-year ban against Victorian trainer Mark Riley. On Jan. 29, Riley was found guilty of administering the prohibited substance TCO2 (bi-carb) to one of his charges ahead of a race at Sandown last July. The trainer
