Horses test positive for morphine

Runners and riders leave the start at Huntingdon racecourse The BHA will not reveal any details about the horses under investigation until their investigation is complete

Traces of banned substance morphine have been found in the post-race samples of five horses, the British Horseracing Authority has revealed.

The BHA says it is investigating if there is a link between the cases.

It added that it would not reveal any details, including the identity of the horses, trainers or owners, until investigations are complete.

Once this is done, the cases will be put before a disciplinary panel to impose any necessary punishment.

This could include the disqualification of the horses from the relevant races.

The BHA said it had been in communication with the National Trainers Federation and trainers of the horses in question.


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