Emirates Stewards Suspend Trainer After Horses Test Positive for…: Paulick Report 12/15/14
by Edited Press Release ERA Stewards today concluded an inquiry into reports received from the Equine Forensic Unit (Dubai) that the prohibited substance ibuprofen had been detected in the post-race urine samples taken from Razeen (FR) after it won Race 1, the Sharjah Sport Council (1200 metres) at Sharjah on
Clarry Conners hit with $10,000 fine for banned drug lignocaine: News.com.au 12/15/14
By: Christian Nicolussi MORE than 20 years on since the Golden Slipper drama involving Tierce, Clarry Conners has landed in hot water with stewards again over the banned drug lignocaine. Conners was slugged a whopping $25,000 after Tierce got the cash in the 1991 Golden Slipper and Group 1 Sires
Philip Fenton withdraws appeal against drugs ban: Racing Post.com 12/11/14
By: Jessica Lamb TRAINER Philip Fenton has withdrawn his appeal against a three-year ban imposed on him by the Turf Club for drug possession. Fenton, who is also set to be made a disqualified person in March, had specifically questioned the severity of his punishments and was due to have
Board holds special meeting on drug testing: Farming Life 12/11/2014
The Board of Horse Racing Ireland held a special meeting last week to consider the issue of drug testing in the Irish thoroughbred racing and breeding industry. The board agreed to issue the following statement jointly with the Turf Club and INHS Committee. The board noted with concern recent high
Metropolitan winner Junoob disqualified…: The Sydney Morning Herald 12/11/14
By: Chris Roots Premier trainer Chris Waller was fined $30,000 by Racing NSW stewards on Thursday afternoon after The Metropolitan winner Junoob tested positive to Frusemide after its group 1 success in October. Junoob was subsequently disqualified, elevating stablemate Opinion into first place and the late Araldo, which died after
HRI and Turf Club establish drug testing taskforce: The Irish Times 12/6/14
By Brian O'Connor Horse Racing Ireland and the Turf Club have established what they describe as a “taskforce” to ensure that drug testing within the racing and breeding industries will operate to the highest international standards. Tension between both organisations appeared to have deepened earlier this week in an unprecedented
