HKJC Official Urges Worldwide Steroid Ban

One official urged racing authorities to consider banning the use of anabolic steroids for horses in training.
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The International Federation of Horseracing Authorities (IFHA) should quickly consider a ban on the use of anabolic steroids for horses in training, Winfried Engelbrecht-Bresges, CEO of the Hong Kong Jockey Club (HKJC), said April 28.

Engelbrecht-Bresges, also a vice chairman and member of the executive council of the IFHA, said the recent British scandal involving the administration of steroids to horses in training by Godolphin trainer Mahmood Al Zarooni threatens the integrity and reputation of racing and must be addressed.

Regulations governing race-related medication currently differ significantly among jurisdictions around the world. Al Zarooni admitted administering steroids to horses in his charge but said he did not realize that was a violation of British regulations. Last week, the trainer had his license suspended for eight years.

"It is a real concern," Engelbrecht-Bresges said April 28 after Audemars Piguet QE II Cup at Sha Tin Racecourse, where steroids are banned for training and racing. "The recent doping case has significantly hurt the image of racing. … This is a fundamental issue that will hurt the integrity and branding of the sport

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Bob Kieckhefer is a correspondent for The Blood-Horse, sister magazine to The Horse.

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