Ben Currie’s horses clear of prohibited substances: Sports News 7/27/18
By: AAP All samples taken from Toowoomba trainer Ben Currie’s stable on Weetwood Handicap day have proved clear of any prohibited substances. However, the Queensland Racing Integrity Commission has again emphasised any treatment of horses on race days without stewards’ consent could be found to breach rules of racing. Numerous
HRI board unanimously approves new anti-doping policy: The Irish Times 7/23/18
By: Brian O'Connor The board of Horse Racing Ireland has unanimously approved a new ‘Industry Wide Policy on Prohibited Substances & Doping Control’. The long-awaited new protocol promises to introduce a radical overhaul of drug testing and traceability in both racing and breeding and was described on Monday as a landmark moment
Horse racing body: ‘prior day notice’ drugs testing not ideal: The Irish Times 7/20/18
By: Brian O'Connor The Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board has described as less than ideal any “prior day notice” element likely to be included in the thoroughbred industry’s proposed new anti-doping policy. Despite that, racing’s regulatory body has indicated it is prepared to sign up to the Industry Wide Policy on
Trainer admits lying but denies cheating: Wide World of Sports 7/16/18
By: AAP Trainer Shannon Hope admits he lied during his cobalt case but denies cheating by giving horses supplements on race days to enhance their performances. Hope and his father Lee have pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of administering a prohibited substance as they fight their cobalt disqualifications, blaming
Trainers warned that recreational drugs in yards can prompt equine positives: Racing Post 6/26/18
By: Richard Forristal Recreational drug use around racing yards increases the risk of horses testing positive for illegal substances, trainers in Ireland have been warned. All licensed trainers have received written notification of the threat in a one-page advisory note from the Irish Horseracing Regulatory Board following a spike in the
Dunn facing cobalt charges: Racing.com 6/14/18
Press Release: Tatura trainer Belinda Dunn has been charged under the Australian Rules of Racing in relation to an elevated cobalt reading. The Dunn-trained Margot's Boy returned a cobalt reading above the threshold of 100 micrograms per litre of urine in a post-race sample after the horse's win in the
