Newmarket doping investigation
Newmarket's racing industry is facing fresh questions about horse doping
All horses at Godolphin stables to be drugs tested
The British Horseracing Authority is due to start full testing of every horse at the Godolphin stables in Newmarket today, following a doping scandal.
Mahmood al-Zarooni has admitted giving anabolic steroids to fifteen horses at the Godolphin stables, where he's been principal trainer since 2010. He's been banned from the sport for eight years.
Godolphin owner Sheikh Mohammed has locked down the Moulton Paddocks until the testing is undertaken.
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Newmarket racing trainer faces eight-year ban
Racehorse trainer Mahmood Al Zarooni has been disqualified for eight years after 11 of his horses tested positive for anabolic steroids.
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Newmarket stables in horse doping scandal
The Newmarket Godolphin stables are at the centre of horse doping allegations involving 11 horses and the trainer Mahmood Al Zarooni.