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They really need to check how much banned medication they give him--he only managed 3rd. Cheat to win fellas. (totally tongue in cheek...nobody bite my head off please)
Seriously though can anybody go into detail about ipratropium? Was this a case of him being doped versus a Brass Hat screw up?
Deep Impact tests positive
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Deep Impact tests positive
"Time flies like an arrow, fruit flies like a banana"
http://sport.guardian.co.uk/horseracing ... 38,00.html
"The four-year-old was being treated for a respiratory problem prior to the race and had been prescribed a drug that contained the banned substance Ipratropium by a French vet.
The policy in France dictates that veterinary surgeons clearly indicate the date connections should stop administering the drug so that it is no longer in the horse's system come raceday.
However, it appears Deep Impact continued to receive treatment and it seems more than likely that he will be disqualified from his third place.
Louis Romanet, director general of France Galop, explained the correct protocol had been followed for the administration of the substance but that the treatment overstepped the clearance time.
"We have the first sample which tested positive for Ipratropium, a substance used to treat bronchial problems," said Romanet.
"The second sample has been confirmed by the Hong Kong Jockey Club. We have already started the inquiry and some of our officials spent the last weekend in Tokyo to assist the JRA with procedure.
"It is clear the horse was given some medication containing the substance when he was in France.
"The prescription was given by a French vet as the Japanese vet was not allowed to give medication to their horse. The prescription very clearly gave a clearance time for the medication but it appears they have not followed this instruction.
"The vet did not administer the drug, that was left up to the assistant trainer or a stable lad," continued Romanet. "They have clearly made a mistake regarding the clearance time.
"We have all the evidence, the vet's prescription and everything, we are just waiting for a detailed report which has been done in Japanese and will be translated. The JRA have been very helpful."
"The four-year-old was being treated for a respiratory problem prior to the race and had been prescribed a drug that contained the banned substance Ipratropium by a French vet.
The policy in France dictates that veterinary surgeons clearly indicate the date connections should stop administering the drug so that it is no longer in the horse's system come raceday.
However, it appears Deep Impact continued to receive treatment and it seems more than likely that he will be disqualified from his third place.
Louis Romanet, director general of France Galop, explained the correct protocol had been followed for the administration of the substance but that the treatment overstepped the clearance time.
"We have the first sample which tested positive for Ipratropium, a substance used to treat bronchial problems," said Romanet.
"The second sample has been confirmed by the Hong Kong Jockey Club. We have already started the inquiry and some of our officials spent the last weekend in Tokyo to assist the JRA with procedure.
"It is clear the horse was given some medication containing the substance when he was in France.
"The prescription was given by a French vet as the Japanese vet was not allowed to give medication to their horse. The prescription very clearly gave a clearance time for the medication but it appears they have not followed this instruction.
"The vet did not administer the drug, that was left up to the assistant trainer or a stable lad," continued Romanet. "They have clearly made a mistake regarding the clearance time.
"We have all the evidence, the vet's prescription and everything, we are just waiting for a detailed report which has been done in Japanese and will be translated. The JRA have been very helpful."
Ah good to know. I guess him not being 100% explains the 3rd. Did the treatment even make a positive difference?
I still say the Brass Hat situation was a raw deal. Guess these guys just messed up. I wondered if that was possible after Brass Hat's DWC DQ (I'd like to buy a vowel)...you realize it's more common to 'oops' than you think.
I still say the Brass Hat situation was a raw deal. Guess these guys just messed up. I wondered if that was possible after Brass Hat's DWC DQ (I'd like to buy a vowel)...you realize it's more common to 'oops' than you think.
"Time flies like an arrow, fruit flies like a banana"
The french took off Deep Impact,s third place 180 K dollar, Hurricane Run is up third from fourth.
The french jockey club has consulted the japanese jockey.
A court hearing will be held, and hearing the trainer the owners etc.
They were using the stuff beyond the date the vet has ordered giving it theirselves
The only outcome in france is, using forbidden stuff.
It will change faces in international racing, more or less the same like Brass Hat in the worldcup at Dubai.
The use of drugs, enhacers etc is far more spread out, than everyone is able to dream off.
In france the use of any stuff what so ever is forbidden within the three days before a start in a race. Also vitamin,s etc.
The french jockey club has consulted the japanese jockey.
A court hearing will be held, and hearing the trainer the owners etc.
They were using the stuff beyond the date the vet has ordered giving it theirselves
The only outcome in france is, using forbidden stuff.
It will change faces in international racing, more or less the same like Brass Hat in the worldcup at Dubai.
The use of drugs, enhacers etc is far more spread out, than everyone is able to dream off.
In france the use of any stuff what so ever is forbidden within the three days before a start in a race. Also vitamin,s etc.