Mahmood Al Zarooni before the stewards

[Posts: 4052Joined: 03 Feb 2006, 11:39Location: Sacramento,CA.]

Interesting summons.Just some thoughts;the Aga Khan dumped his trainer when he found out his horses were doped.Is this another Nicky Henderson case? Will he get the same presumption of innocence that Kieren Fallon got? Will he have to wait two years to clear his name?

[Posts: 4052Joined: 03 Feb 2006, 11:39Location: Sacramento,CA.]

The silence is deafening.Where are all the Barney Curley bashers gone? That Godolfin should come to this.Can't wait to hear the "Henderson" explanation i.e. "I did not know what was going on in my yard" or "It's the vets fault".Since he does not train for the Queen he will not be treated as lightly as the bold Nicky.Or maybe money will speak up loud and clear?

[Posts: 289Joined: 18 Sep 2011, 17:34]

You remind me of Karl Pilkington Andy

[Posts: 4052Joined: 03 Feb 2006, 11:39Location: Sacramento,CA.]

Nice avoidance technique.

[Posts: 732Joined: 09 Jan 2011, 14:48]

Personally, I'm not avoiding the matter for any reason other than the fact that it's an upcoming case which I'm not in a position to speculate or comment on at this juncture... That and truth be told, I don't really care all that much.

I suspect that this is how many other forum users feel.

Hope this helps.

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You remind me of Karl Pilkington Andy

Except I like Karl Pilkington....

[Posts: 1086Joined: 12 Feb 2011, 15:34]

The silence is deafening.Where are all the Barney Curley bashers gone? That Godolfin should come to this.Can't wait to hear the "Henderson" explanation i.e. "I did not know what was going on in my yard" or "It's the vets fault".Since he does not train for the Queen he will not be treated as lightly as the bold Nicky.Or maybe money will speak up loud and clear?

Ever trained more than 40 Cheltenham Festival winners ?
Thought not.

Henderson is the best jumps trainer in the last 30 years.

[Posts: 2032Joined: 06 Jun 2011, 14:34Location: Bury St Edmunds]

The silence is deafening.Where are all the Barney Curley bashers gone? That Godolfin should come to this.Can't wait to hear the "Henderson" explanation i.e. "I did not know what was going on in my yard" or "It's the vets fault".Since he does not train for the Queen he will not be treated as lightly as the bold Nicky.Or maybe money will speak up loud and clear?

As it was not featured on the sportinglife website or made a headline on the BHA website I didn't even know. Having had a brief look on those two sites I can still find nothing so perhaps you could tell us what he has been accused of/required to answer.

[Posts: 484Joined: 30 Oct 2011, 10:43Location: North Yorkshire]

Internet shows that urine samples from two of his horses (Mariners Cross who won Wood Ditton Stakes 19/4/12 and Lyric of Light last in 1000gns 6/5) have tested positive with traces of propoxyphene.

[Posts: 1075Joined: 01 Sep 2008, 13:20Location: Liverpool]

Wow, I'm surprised this hasn't been reported more widely.

If Al Zarooni is found responsible for authorising his horses to run with propoxyphene - which I see is a type of painkiller - then the question has to be why did the horses need this? If they were running in spite of some underlying lameness or physical problem, then perhaps it would be seen as cruelty.

[Posts: 2032Joined: 06 Jun 2011, 14:34Location: Bury St Edmunds]

Internet shows that urine samples from two of his horses (Mariners Cross who won Wood Ditton Stakes 19/4/12 and Lyric of Light last in 1000gns 6/5) have tested positive with traces of propoxyphene.

Thanks for that, will have a look. I dont suppose the Post would carry the story as nothing even mildly negative about Godolphin is permitted.

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http://www.racingpost.com/news/horse-ra ... t7DaysNews

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The official BHA announcement

Mariner’s Cross (IRE), trained by Mahmood Al Zarooni, tested positive for Propoxyphene after a race at Newmarket in April

The Horseracing Forensic Laboratory (HFL) Sport Science has reported that the analysis of the urine taken from MARINER’S CROSS trained by Mahmood Al Zarooni, after finishing first in the Swan at Lavenham Wood Ditton Stakes at Newmarket on the 19th April 2012 has confirmed the presence of Propoxyphene, which is a prohibited substance within the meaning of Rule (C)53 of the Rules of Racing. The findings were confirmed by HFL Sport Science, who also performed the counter analysis.

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority will hold an inquiry to consider whether:

1) Mahmood Al Zarooni acted in breach of Rule (C)53 of the Rules of Racing in respect of the finding of Propoxyphene in the urine sample taken from Mariner’s Cross;
2) To take action in respect of the possible disqualification of the colt under Rule (A)74.2 Ground 3

A hearing is scheduled to take place on Thursday 16th August 2012.
Lyric of Light (GB), trained by Mahmood Al Zarooni, tested positive for Propoxyphene after a race at Newmarket in May

The Horseracing Forensic Laboratory (HFL) Sport Science has reported that the analysis of the urine taken from LYRIC OF LIGHT trained by Mahmood Al Zarooni, after finishing last in the Qipco 1000 Guineas Stakes at Newmarket on the 6th May 2012 has confirmed the presence of Propoxyphene, which is a prohibited substance within the meaning of Rule (C)53 of the Rules of Racing. The findings were confirmed by HFL Sport Science, who also performed the counter analysis.

The Disciplinary Panel of the British Horseracing Authority will hold an inquiry to consider whether:

1) Mahmood Al Zarooni acted in breach of Rule (C)53 of the Rules of Racing in respect of the finding of Propoxyphene in the urine sample taken from Lyric of Light;
2) To take action in respect of the possible disqualification of the filly under Rule (A)74.2 Ground 3

A hearing is scheduled to take place on Thursday 16th August 2012.

Notes to Editors:

Guide to Penalties
The current guideline penalties are as follows:
Rule(C)53 – Positive sample in error/on veterinary advice: Entry Point - £1000, Range - £750 to £10,000