Godolphin owned Sky Hunter test positive for drugs: Skysports.com 12/3/2014
The disciplinary panel of the British Horseracing Authority will hold an inquiry on Thursday into the urine sample produced by Godolphin's Sky Hunter following his victory in the Doonside Cup at Ayr on September 20. A sample taken from the Saeed bin Suroor-trained Sky Hunter was found to contain omeprazole,
Turf Club call in arbitrator over drug-testing laboratory: The Irish Times 12/2/2014
By Brian O'Connor The issue of drugs within racing has taken a new twist with the sport’s two ruling bodies, Horse Racing Ireland and the Turf Club, unable to agree on funding for improved testing facilities at the laboratory which examines horse samples taken in this country. The Turf Club
NSW trainers call for review of rule: Racingandsports.com.au 12/1/14
By Caryl Williamson NSW trainers say a new rule governing when therapeutic treatment with corticosteroids can be given needs to be reviewed. A rule designed to improve horse welfare is having the opposite effect according to the NSW Trainers Association. From August 1, the Australian Racing Board extended the length
Paget’s drug scandal affecting all Kiwi riders: Nicholson: tvnz.co.nz 11/30/14
ONE Sport World number one equestrian rider Andrew Nicholson fears Jock Paget's positive drugs test could be affecting our other top competitors. Nicholson has returned home for a short break and has expressed concern that New Zealand's riders are coming under harsh scrutiny following Paget's troubles. Nicholson says being a
Report says Fenton attempted to hide drugs: Racingpost.com 11/26/14
By James Burn DISGRACED trainer Philip Fenton, who is facing a three-year-ban from racing, tried to hide banned substances from officials when they visited his yard, a report from the Turf Club has said. Fenton was hit with the suspension on Saturday after being found guilty of eight charges of
Racing NSW boss Peter V’landys declared war on new wave…: dailytelegraph.com.au 11/26/14
By Ray Thomas RACING NSW boss Peter V’landys has put horse racing drugs cheats on notice by declaring: “We will catch you.’’ For the first time, Racing NSW is close to introducing a world-first drug-testing procedure that will put it a step ahead of anyone trying to use performance-enhancing drugs
