Godolphin steroids: It's OK though, he didn't realize they were banned

[my miss storm cat]

I'm a horrible person for finding all of this so damned funny, I know.

British Horseracing Authority veto tribute to Frankie Dettori in Leicester

http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/h...cester-1895236

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by my miss storm cat

I'm a horrible person for finding all of this so damned funny, I know.

British Horseracing Authority veto tribute to Frankie Dettori in Leicester

http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/h...cester-1895236

"Confirmation that a race title at Leicester on Mon 20th May remains 'British Stallion Studs Supporting British Racing EBF Maiden Stakes'

"The proposed title of 'EBF Welcome Back Frankie Maiden Stakes' was never authorised by BHA & was not deemed appropriate."


the original/official name of the race is hilarious!

[my miss storm cat]

Originally Posted by Danzig

"Confirmation that a race title at Leicester on Mon 20th May remains 'British Stallion Studs Supporting British Racing EBF Maiden Stakes'

"The proposed title of 'EBF Welcome Back Frankie Maiden Stakes' was never authorised by BHA & was not deemed appropriate."


the original/official name of the race is hilarious!

Yeah I woulda called it the Let's Do Drugs but that name is pretty good too.

[my miss storm cat]

St Leger winner Encke among 7 more Godolphin horses to test positive

http://www.irishtimes.com/sport/raci...tive-1.1400257

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by my miss storm cat

St Leger winner Encke among 7 more Godolphin horses to test positive

http://www.irishtimes.com/sport/raci...tive-1.1400257

that is a bitter pill to swallow for camelots folks.

[my miss storm cat]

"Medical issues"...

http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2013...omeback-stalls

[Danzig]

Originally Posted by my miss storm cat

"Medical issues"...

http://www.guardian.co.uk/sport/2013...omeback-stalls

Under strict French rules, a jockey would be in breach if found to be positive for many over-the-counter medications, including aspirin. "We're waiting for him to get back to us over medical issues," said Julien Pescatore, communications director at France Galop. He was said to have described it as "a private matter".


there's strict, no tolerance... and then there's ridiculous.