Kentucky Derby

Kentucky Derby winner’s trainer agrees to suspension

After a settlement was made between the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission and trainer of the 2008 Kentucky Derby winner, a 30-day suspension was imposed.
Salute the Count, horse of Rick Dutrow, tested positive for a breathing stimulant in May 2008 after a race at the Churchill Downs. This led to suspension in the month of July [...]

January 15, 2010 | Posted in Steroids Blog | Read More »

A thoroughbred’s injury sheds light on use of medications in horses

Kentucky Derby’s precious I Want Revenge sustained a bad ankle on April 7. On April 10, the colt’s right front fetlock was X-rayed, and on April 14, an ultrasound was conducted on it, according to testimony and veterinarian bills. The next day, I Want Revenge was injected in his right front digital sheath with hyaluronic [...]

October 7, 2009 | Posted in Steroids Blog | Read More »